after seeing this set of kristen stewart gifs
Me: i am listening to the sound of rain right now
Melissa: is that a band?
or like literally the sound of rain?
Me: literally the sound of rain
Melissa: like outside or a recording?
Me: a recording
Melissa: that's kind of weird
Now we ask what those bags are made of that allows them to float despite the fact that they are filled with water.
(Source: makebelievethati-impress)
Catherine Ulisky has painted the connections between the European starlings in these photographs to show the entire flock as one faceted geometric shape.
Ulisky on her work:
My work presents and explores aspects of our surroundings in ways that are new to me, yet faithful to what exists in nature. Carefully observing natural phenomena reminds me constantly of the limitless complexity and wonder of the world we inhabit. It is an exciting, reciprocal process that continually reinvigorates my own appreciation for what is around me.
Flocking behavior = always gorgeous.
Portland Maine: An Old World Soul Meets Modernity in Portland Maine - chicagotribune.com »
This is a note to myself for the (possibly near) future.
I’d love to read a concise, non-hysterical biography of Michael Jackson. I just want to know everything about him.”
— David Sedais, in this interview, saying exactly what I’ve been wishing for years.
Megan Amram: Ayn Randers »
Dear Ayn,
I’m dating a man who I think I love, but I’m afraid he’s having an affair. He comes home late, he acts suspiciously, and he even has red lipstick on his collar. Should I confront him or just hope for the best?
- County Af-fair
Dear County,
Red lipstick? Your husband is a…
I can’t even with how funny this is.
This. Now.: Let's Tone Down The 'Girls' Backlash, Shall We? »
Here’s something that’s annoyed me… at some point in the 48 hours since it premiered on Sunday night, the reaction to Lena Dunham’s new show Girls has turned exceptionally nasty. Not “Hey, I didn’t like this show” nasty, but more like “I’m going to use Facebook and Tumblr and Twitter to tear…
I agree with a lot of this. It’s so easy now to pass reactionary judgement, especially with something like GIRLS, which has received/is receiving just an insane amount of attention from a lot of different places.
It’s so easy to declare dislike of something based on what you read (or, let’s be honest, skim), which is precisely the problem. It is (and forgive the lack of originality) another example of how little critical thought seems to matter now.
I have no doubt that Lena Dunham worked really hard on GIRLS - which doesn’t mean we have to like it. But I think it does mean that we owe her (and other producers and creators of media who put concerted effort into what they make) the courtesy of critical thought.
Which is all to say, welcome to the backlash to the backlash.
How Much Do We All Love Saturn?
Astronomer Mark Thompson shares his passion for the ringed planet, exposing some of its most enduring mysteries.
Of all the planets in the Solar System, there are none as stunning nor intriguing as Saturn. It has been known for thousands of years, though only with the invention of the telescope was its true nature revealed.
It’s an alien world that is easy to spot with the unaided eye and even with a basic telescope, Saturn’s true beauty is there to be enjoyed. April is a great month to take a look at the planet as it lies at opposition on April 12 — meaning it is opposite to the sun in the sky so is visible all night, rising as the sun sets and setting as the sun rises.
It only takes a magnification of around 20 to 25 times for the rings to become visible, so even a small bird-spotting telescope will resolve them, but a larger telescope is needed to see the gaps in the rings or the belts around the planet.
(via npr)
