I make my scratch by “selling” the notion that we can change the way we think…It’s all about changing our perception of things. How we perceive things around us is more important because it shapes how we subsequently think, feel AND react/behave…

f-l-e-u-r-d-e-l-y-s:

Banksy, the street artist

Banksy is a England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical form of street art and subversive epigrams combine irreverent dark humor with graffiti done in a distinctive stenciling technique. His form of art is something I really like.

Art…

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vacilandoelmundo:

Venice, Italy

Someday…

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bookmania:

Book Mania! Pays Tribute to Chinua Achebe:

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart is fantastically flocked with the consciousness of the African cultural paradigm, a multitude of evolving characters, and words that sing the mouths of the African post-colonial community.  Indeed, the novel is fresh to represent a flexible African craft of letters and substance of significance even to its peripheries of zeitgeist. The novel derives its simple, yet powerful characteristics from that of the realms of African social and religious connections. Okonkwo’s story defines the prospect of his widely-branched family, and ultimately, the tragic breaking down of his illustrious clan. Overall, this three-part-novel which paves the way to the societal, religious and cultural clash is an example of an insightful breadth and a powerful hand which penned not just for the purpose of showing, but also for the intention of provoking the readers. Read More

Star burns out…but such brilliance will live on in his words…

ofakind:

Find yourself an excuse to visit all of them.

Shana Tabor has come a long way: “When I first started, I had a tiny corner of my bedroom where I would sit for 12 hours every day and make jewelry,” she explains of the roots of her line In God We Trust, which now tackles apparel, too. But in…

Love vintage-y stuff…

skeptv:

Total Silence Drives You Crazy

Silence is golden, but can also drive you crazy! Chances are you’ve never experienced absolute quiet, but those who have report hallucinations and feelings of insanity. Laci Green tells us why and how this can happen.

by DNews Channel.

Remind anyone of “Altered States”?

When is enough, enough???

world-shaker:

20 Quick Actions You Can Do Today To Set Your Classroom Up For Massive Success

An impressive and thoughtful list. Most of the ideas come with linked resources. Here are three (click through for the rest):

Action #7 Pay attention to noise and light surroundings, which may distract learning (30 minutes)

Teachers only have so many resources and control over the actual classroom structure. Using throw rugs and curtains help to diminish excess noise from hallways or in the room. If you have a reading area, why not set up a table lamp from home for more cozy lighting? It may not seem like much, but the environment plays a big role in a student’s ability to concentrate.

Do you or your parents have any old furniture at home? Adding a chair or couch to a silent reading area will greatly enhance your student’s willingness!

Action #8 Deal with smartphones from the first day with a proactive plan for integration (10 minutes)

Whether you like it or not, smartphones are working into younger and younger hands. Some schools may have a ban on smartphones altogether, but if your school does not, consider creating a plan that uses smartphones in the classroom. Banning them will only give you a headache as you spend hours trying to referee, confiscate, and deal with unruly students. Who wants to waste time doing that?

Why not create a smartphone area in your classroom? Everyone must put his or her smartphone there at the beginning of the day. For five minutes before lunch or after work is finished, they can go over to that area and use it for research or educational gaming. When you work with your students, you might find they are more apt to compromise as well.

Action #9 Create a list of “question words” that help you with effective questioning (10 minutes)

Create a board or poster with excellent words to use in questioning your students. These words can be used not only for instructing, but when students are asked to question each other. The NDT Resource center has an effective list of words to remember.

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