Mark Forsyth tasted internet fame this week when a passage from a book he wrote went viral. He explains more language secrets that native speakers know without knowing.
Source: BBC – Culture – The language rules we know – but don’t know we know
Author: CaptainJaq
I am a father as well as a world traveling, dog loving, scuba diving, book collecting, writer - currently residing somewhere in Eastern Europe. His words have been spoken by Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and Robin Hood, been read by David Copperfield, and criticized by his 7th grade English teacher. He'd like to thank the members of the Academy, although he doesn't know why. In his spare time, he's a university professor and a kick-ass uncle.
Free Historical Costume Patterns
A list of free historical medieval, Elizabethan and Victorian costume patterns.
Source: Free Historical Costume Patterns
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Caretaker of a Goddess
Snicket Blake, to whom I am somehow related, has directed a new film. Her last one, was pretty good, too.
Zombie Malls | David Magazine
Thousands of Shuttered Malls Stand as Tragic Testaments to Unfulfilled Commercial Optimism.
Read my latest for David Magazine!
Source: Zombie Malls | David Magazine
Happy Halloween – 2016
Mad Man – Video – NYTimes.com
Al Jaffee of Mad Magazine is outspoken on the imposition of the Comics Code.
Source: Mad Man – Video – NYTimes.com
(Found this while doing research for my dissertation, but really cool!)
Kauno Rotuse Live Feed!
I live in a beautiful place. This picture to the left is a ground level shot of our former City Hall (where I, and many others, got married). This square is the home of our official Christmas Tree, which often wins design awards (especially the green plastic Christmas Tree miracle from five years ago).
But now, someone has gone ahead and put a live cam overlooking the square. So if you ever want to know what things are like here in Kauanas… Go ahead and click. It’s worth it.
School teacher blues
I gotta say…
grading more than a 150 500-word essays a week,
no matter the quality,
is a bit soul sucking…
Superhero Comic Books: The 100 Best Runs You Must Read | Hollywood Reporter
If you’re just getting started with comics (or even a long time fan), this is a great place to learn more. From here you’ll discover not only these characters but others as well. (and yes, my favorite character, Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, is not represented but that’s okay. I’m excited to discover new reads).
Source: Superhero Comic Books: The 100 Best Runs You Must Read | Hollywood Reporter
Impresario Extraordinaire | David Magazine
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia Presents a Retrospective Honoring the Life and Times of Legendary Rock Promoter Bill Graham.
Source: Impresario Extraordinaire | David Magazine
My latest missive from David Magazine. Go ahead and give it a look. Tell ’em Jaq sent ya.
Staten Island Ferry Disaster Memorial Museum – http://sioctopusdisaster.com
The Staten Island Ferry Disaster Memorial Museum hopes to preserving the memory of those lost in this tragedy and educate the public about the truth behind the only known giant octopus ferry attack in the tri-state area.
Source: Staten Island Ferry Disaster Memorial Museum – http://sioctopusdisaster.com
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Always remember….
xkcd: Earth Temperature Timeline
Source: xkcd: Earth Temperature Timeline
What Makes a Hero and the True Measure of the Human Spirit: Walter Lippmann’s Stunning Tribute to Amelia Earhart – Brain Pickings
“The world is a better place to live in because it contains human beings who will give up ease and security and stake their own lives in order to do what they themselves think worth doing.…
Charity of Ideas | David Magazine
Industry Leaders, Technology and Social Justice Converge to Create New Possibilities for Tikkun Olam (Healing the World)
Source: Charity of Ideas | David Magazine
My second piece this month is about people who are changing the world. Gives me a little bit of hope. Not as much as the kids in this picture, but still….
Getting the Hang of Thursdays 