Learn what your favorite blocks and neighborhoods looked like before the land was developed. Warning: Positively AddictiveSUPER COOL interactive ecology map of NYC
Author: jenbokoff
Pedal-powered school bus. Great exercise, very environment friendly, and very fun. Leave it to the Dutch.
“Yes and” works a lot better than no.
I posted this to my Facebook wall last week and received many concurrent responses: It really bothers me when people who don’t understand an idea or issue jump to “no” instead of asking the right questions to make informed decisions. Shutting down thoughtful ideas and not trying to understand the root of an issue is… Continue reading “Yes and” works a lot better than no.
Long Island City. Let’s hope they don’t actually tear this down.
Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look like?
Mrs. Hughes, played by Phyllis Logan, actually looks like: Check out the rest of the cast! (I know, this is the rare pop culture post. But I’m on the Downton bandwagon like everyone else. Deal with it, and even better, start watching the show if you don’t already.)Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look… Continue reading Downton Abbey Cast: What do they really look like?
This fire grew really quickly from a garbage can in the 72nd street B/C subway station. It got super smokey. There were no fire extinguishers, and the attendant was on the other side. After contacting emergency people, the entire FDNY showed up.
Where’s the healthy food? Kale chips? Yogurt? Granola? Asparagus? Baby carrots have nudged their way in! Says Bob Borda, the marketing director for Gimmway Farms, “The Super Bowl is the largest single event for carrots.” Read more about super bowl eating rituals.
Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and Voila! Art!
Pete Fecteau created an incredible mosaic of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. using 4300 Rubiks cubes. I love mosaics using different materials, and this mosaic in particular conveys a lot about challenges, mixing colors, and problem-solving. Read the exclusive interview from Everybody’s Invited! about his methodology and thought processes here. Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and… Continue reading Mosaics + Rubiks Cubes and Voila! Art!
Exclusive: ThingCreatures Artwork
I love playful and affordable ($30!) artwork, and I’m pretty sure I found the next big thing in ThingCreatures, which portray enigmatic shadows of unknown creatures against their natural habitat’s brilliant background. With Arthur and Walter already spotted in the wild and available for purchase in multiple settings and colors, ThingCreatures are sure to sell like… Continue reading Exclusive: ThingCreatures Artwork
Did You Know? Groundhogs do more than just predict weather
This morning, Punxsutawney Phil predicted more winter (not so bad, considering the insanely mild winter we’ve had so far). Even though Phil should keep his job, other groundhogs have been contributing to science. New Scientist reports that because of a disease common in groundhogs that resembles the human hepatitis B, they are able to lend… Continue reading Did You Know? Groundhogs do more than just predict weather
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