More wonderful art.

More wonderful art.

via Yonatan Zunger

Originally shared by Tommi Ris

Стартуем ;)

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If you've watched or been watching season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix, you may have enjoyed Jon Bernthal's...

If you've watched or been watching season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix, you may have enjoyed Jon Bernthal's portrayal of The Punisher, a violent vigilante with a compelling backstory. Well, he's getting his own spin-off series. Personally, I'm pretty excited. If the writing and story development for that show is as good as it is on Daredevil, Netflix may have another hit on its hands.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/punisher-series-netflix/

I LOLed...literally.

I LOLed...literally.

Originally shared by Dave Walker
http://s.mlkshk-cdn.com/r/18DJ1

I survived taekwondo sparring tonight without serious injury, either caused or received, which I consider solid...

I survived taekwondo sparring tonight without serious injury, either caused or received, which I consider solid progress.

And I say "survived" because I'm way, way out of my skull depth in these sparring classes. Tonight, for example, I was the oldest person there, the shortest (except for one female black belt), the lowest-ranked belt (and one of only two non-black belts), the least flexible (by a wide margin), the least experienced in sparring, and most probably in the worst shape. So, to escape without an ambulance ride, a limp, or a need for even an icepack or aspirin is a total win in my book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPVuC6ugmAw

Holy. Cow. That is insane.

Holy. Cow. That is insane.

And yeah, I'm totally jealous. ;-p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai7DHG4w1U0&feature=share

"Mahatma Gandhi was a peculiar person.

"Mahatma Gandhi was a peculiar person. He walked barefoot everywhere, to the point that his feet became quite thick and hard. He often went on hunger strikes, and even when he wasn't on a hunger strike, he did not eat much and became quite thin and frail. He also was a very spiritual person. Finally, because he didn't eat much and when he did his diet was peculiar, he developed very bad breath. He became known as a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis."

Stolen from a comment on this NPR story: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/28/476046598/photos-chinese-buddhist-monk-is-mummified-and-covered-in-gold
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/28/476046598/photos-chinese-buddhist-monk-is-mummified-and-covered-in-gold

Aaron Wood is a damned fine artist. Some of his work just gives me goosebumps (in a good way).

Aaron Wood is a damned fine artist. Some of his work just gives me goosebumps (in a good way).
https://www.etsy.com/listing/226902427/retro-planetary-travel-poster?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

This is part 4 of the series; the first three articles are linked at the bottom of this one (read those first).

This is part 4 of the series; the first three articles are linked at the bottom of this one (read those first).

So...are YOU headed to a LEGO fan expo soon? Which one?
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/04/28/attending-lego-fan-conventions-part-4-so-long-farewell-editorial/

"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed."

"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed."

via Kerry Amburgy-Dickson
http://imgur.com/gallery/snxk3

Let's hope there's more inspiration in the family yet to come...

Let's hope there's more inspiration in the family yet to come...
http://on.wsj.com/1SKRIqR

We're deep in the post-Steve Jobs decade.

We're deep in the post-Steve Jobs decade.
All Apple's trump cards seem to be played.
Blockbusters are rare.
Investors beware;
Poor numbers just led to a downgrade
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/26/475788283/dip-in-iphone-sales-results-in-apples-first-revenue-decline-in-13-years?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

But...March 18th of WHAT YEAR??!?

But...March 18th of WHAT YEAR??!?

Nudity trigger warning. ;-}

Nudity trigger warning. ;-}

via Patrick Steed

Originally shared by Thomas

Some photos from this past weekend's Kentucky Brick Expo (http://www.okilug.com/kentucky-brick-expo.html), a small...

Some photos from this past weekend's Kentucky Brick Expo (http://www.okilug.com/kentucky-brick-expo.html), a small but high-quality LUG show.

[hops around] oh goody goody goody goody goody!! #xmen

[hops around] oh goody goody goody goody goody!! #xmen

Originally shared by WIRED

Trailer alert! "X-Men: Apocalypse" promises the best—or at least the most unique—hero superhero squad of the year.
http://bit.ly/1Qxkiaw

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#GORGEOUS

#GORGEOUS

Originally shared by GiocoVisione

Official Images Porsche 911 GT3 RS (LEGO 42056)
Like For More GiocoVisione 
http://www.giocovisione.com/lego-technic-42056-porsche-911-gt3-rs/

#LEGO   #LEGOTechnic   #Porsche   #porsche911  

#fudgepuppies

#fudgepuppies

Originally shared by Greg “Basically Thermite” X

Sounds like a good alternative curse word. "Aw, fudge puppies!"

Which of these TV dramas has the best opening credits?

Which of these TV dramas has the best opening credits?
Consider imagery, music...the whole experience. 

Links to refresh your memory:
Game of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN8PKcNGcuI
Marvel's Daredevil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYFh8w4758
The Walking Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngFgz2U7o9s
The X-Files https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbBX6aEzEz8
American Horror Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c3VVJb562Y

The European Commission building -- Brussels, Belgium (2016)

The European Commission building -- Brussels, Belgium (2016)

Last summer, I predicted that all-day breakfast would easily bring McDonald's out of its slump (at least in the...

Last summer, I predicted that all-day breakfast would easily bring McDonald's out of its slump (at least in the short run). Turns out I was right, but the stock market is still skeptical.
http://www.modernreaders.com/mcdonalds-comeback-quarterly-report/44740/lorenzo-tanos

Yet another reason I don't support fracking.

Yet another reason I don't support fracking. It doesn't appear to be able to be done without jeopardizing the environment, both natural and developed. Carbon-free energy sources should be the only ones being developed further.

via Jennifer Freeman
http://ecowatch.com/2016/04/22/river-explodes-methane-fracking/

April 23, 2016 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

April 23, 2016 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep."
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36111591

Ever wondered how many different colors LEGO elements have appeared in over the years?

Ever wondered how many different colors LEGO elements have appeared in over the years? Nearly 200! And this Flickr collection has them all neatly organized.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126975831@N07/26522644281

Spam is the very best example of hoping quantity makes up for quality.

Spam is the very best example of hoping quantity makes up for quality.

Speling matters.

Speling matters.

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My kids thought this was hilarious. :-)

My kids thought this was hilarious. :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTZt3yyBuI&feature=share

Oh my lord, this is beyond cool.

Oh my lord, this is beyond cool.

h/t Lars DeRuntz 

Originally shared by Panah Rad

LEGO #Steampunk Strandbeast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5E-VyQOfNM&feature=youtu.be

neat

Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day
The only holiday we have in common with every human to have ever lived.

Rickman, Bowie, Prince, Hadid, Haggard, Maurice White...all dead in 2016.

Rickman, Bowie, Prince, Hadid, Haggard, Maurice White...all dead in 2016.

But Kim Jong-un & Martin Shkreli are still alive.

If God isn't fake, He's a complete douche.

#satire

#satire
http://thegoodlordabove.com/articles/details/235

Will no one think of the celebrities?

Will no one think of the celebrities?
And now it's Prince.... Obama must be made to act !
https://www.change.org/p/barack-obama-stop-celebrities-from-dying

I'm going to have to start a new collection called "80s icons who died this year" :-(

I'm going to have to start a new collection called "80s icons who died this year" :-(

Originally shared by Greg “Basically Thermite” X

Totally yoinked from FB.

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called life
Electric word life
It means forever and that's a mighty long time
But I'm here 2 tell u
There's something else
The afterworld.

- Prince Rogers Nelson

The sad news today: Prince is dead.

The sad news today: Prince is dead.
His songs still live on in my head.
His sound was unique:
Part chic and part freak.
"It's gonna be lonely," he said.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/21/475133745/a-death-is-reported-at-prince-s-paisley-park-estate-in-minnesota?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

#srsly

#srsly

h/t Jennifer Freeman

h/t Jennifer Freeman

Originally shared by Panah Rad

Work done ... Time to relax for a bit :)

via: NASA

"Writing in the journal Nature, Egan says public attitudes may change quickly when summer temperature increases...

"Writing in the journal Nature, Egan says public attitudes may change quickly when summer temperature increases start increasing faster, which scientists say will happen in several decades. How fast depends on whether and by how much the world cuts back on emissions of greenhouse gases."
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/20/474690481/climate-change-some-people-may-not-be-sweating-it-because-the-weather-is-nicer?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

Boaty McBoatface: tyrants have crushed the people’s will

Boaty McBoatface: tyrants have crushed the people’s will

http://gu.com/p/4tek3?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Google%2B
http://gu.com/p/4tek3?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Google%2B

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe by Peter Eisenman and Buro Happold

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe by Peter Eisenman and Buro Happold
Berlin, Germany
Photo by me (2016)

Some really innovative lighting and automation components for LEGO models can be found at www.brickstuff.com

Some really innovative lighting and automation components for LEGO models can be found at www.brickstuff.com
http://www.brickstuff.com/

This is NOT RIGHT, people, and frankly QUITE DISTURBING! Body parts should NOT go in the recycling bin!!

This is NOT RIGHT, people, and frankly QUITE DISTURBING! Body parts should NOT go in the recycling bin!!

h/t Acadia Einstein
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/04/11/human-foot-found-in-seattle-recycling-bin.html

This story blends science, architecture, urban planning, and art all into one fascinating problem: The blah-ness of...

This story blends science, architecture, urban planning, and art all into one fascinating problem: The blah-ness of most contemporary buildings may actually be doing us psychological, and social, harm.

This 2015 Slate article looks like it was motivation for the one published in NY Mag: http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2015/11/psychology_of_boring_architecture_the_damaging_impact_of_big_ugly_buildings.html

h/t Andres Soolo 
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/04/the-psychological-cost-of-boring-buildings.html

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Hooray!

Hooray! No, seriously...that's great news. The big challenge will be making the sequel interesting since all the novelty of Deadpool will have already been expended on the first movie. Maybe they can have Mr. Pool team up with Howard the Duck and Dazzler for the weirdest superhero movie ever.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/deadpool-team-sequel/

I think lecture has its place as part of a portfolio of teaching styles.

I think lecture has its place as part of a portfolio of teaching styles. Not every topic lends itself to every teaching style, so ruling out any approach absolutely seems like an overreaction.

Scholarship has to change with the times.

Scholarship has to change with the times.

Originally shared by George Station

#twitter   #socialmedia  
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/04/12/how-academics-use-social-media-advance-public-scholarship

It's amazing how consistent the research is in showing that the only benefits from open and other high-density...

It's amazing how consistent the research is in showing that the only benefits from open and other high-density office designs are cost savings, and those are likely only short-run cost savings. I mean, if you save a million bucks, but the loss of talent and innovation and productivity costs you $2 million the next year, are you really better off?

via Lisa Chabot

Originally shared by Peter da Silva
http://www.smh.com.au/business/how-hotdesking-offices-can-wreck-productivity-20131229-301lh.html

Via Robot Garage

Via Robot Garage

http://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/Annual-2016/Replica-of-Frank-Lloyd-Wright-House-Made-with-50000-Legos-to-be-on-Display-at-Birminghams-Robot-Garage/#.VwxzJMhh9Pc.facebook
http://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/Annual-2016/Replica-of-Frank-Lloyd-Wright-House-Made-with-50000-Legos-to-be-on-Display-at-Birminghams-Robot-Garage/#.VwxzJMhh9Pc.facebook

#Berlin

#Berlin
http://fav.me/d4vt92r

Yeah, I know I've posted this before, but it's still one of funniest things ever.

Yeah, I know I've posted this before, but it's still one of funniest things ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw&feature=share

Dammit, G+, stop being so interesting. I have work to do!!

Hoooly cow.

Hoooly cow. You need to see architect Jeff Pelletier's LEGO room. He estimates he has half to three-quarters of a million bricks. The floor-to-ceiling tub organizers are a true fan's dream.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/architect-jeff-pelletier-lego-room/

Some amusement courtesy of Andreas Geisler

Some amusement courtesy of Andreas Geisler

Originally shared by Polynomial -C

My sense of humor is a bit askew this morning...

My sense of humor is a bit askew this morning...

via John Poteet

Originally shared by null

I love this image.

I love this image.

Originally shared by Diane Attaway

If you're of a certain age, this will be hilarious to you.

If you're of a certain age, this will be hilarious to you.

via Simon Waddington

Originally shared by Yoko F Thunders

These guys just have to be extras from "The Game of Thrones".

These guys just have to be extras from "The Game of Thrones".

Be careful, my friends in Westeros Spokane!

Originally shared by Susan Stone
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/2-western-state-escapees-may-have-gotten-on-buses/

The music inherent in nature.

The music inherent in nature.

h/t Jason ON

Originally shared by Adam K

This. This is just awesome. : )
#DivineNature

Thank you Chris Dyer​
http://www.dailyliked.net/tree-trunk-record-player/

Simply jaw-dropping!

Simply jaw-dropping!

Originally shared by The Brothers Brick

It can take years to save up for a vacation abroad, or sometimes a vacation at home. Ulrik Hansen has taken the time for you and created a beautiful microscale rendition of Copenhagen, Denmark, for us all to enjoy. While it’s taken us a bit to find this…
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/04/08/visit-copenhagen-in-microscale/

Made me laugh.

Made me laugh.

Originally shared by Matthew “Polybius” H

Don Blankenship sentenced to serve time

Don Blankenship sentenced to serve time
At least he's convicted of a crime
Greed killed 29
A year and a fine
It just seems too little for this slime
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/06/473256648/former-coal-executive-don-blankenship-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

#24 is my favorite. And yes, it'll ruin your childhood forever.

#24 is my favorite. And yes, it'll ruin your childhood forever.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/nico-lang/2013/08/24-words-you-might-not-know-youve-been-saying-incorrectly/

The first illustrated book was exceptionally well done, so I expect more of the same for this one.

The first illustrated book was exceptionally well done, so I expect more of the same for this one.

Originally shared by Laughing Squid

New Edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ Featuring Wonderful Illustrations by Jim Kay
http://laughingsquid.com/new-edition-of-harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-featuring-wonderful-illustrations-by-jim-kay/

If you're a lover of old photos like I am, this will be right up your alley. Glorious work.

If you're a lover of old photos like I am, this will be right up your alley. Glorious work.
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/06/animation-created-using-old-photos-early-1900s/

I'm not Zen.

I'm not Zen. My inner peace is a chaotic flurry of worries, impatience, and stress. That said, I see the value in focus, and martial arts are one avenue to achieving improving one's focus.
http://www.lifehack.org/383170/zanshin-learning-the-art-attention-and-focus-from-legendary-samurai-archer

An amazingly detailed rendering of Disneyland's famous Haunted Mansion attraction.

An amazingly detailed rendering of Disneyland's famous Haunted Mansion attraction. Everything from the ghosts to the portraits to even the "hidden Mickeys" is faithfully reproduced in this impressive MOC over on LEGO Ideas.
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/135242

Today, I'm unveiling my Tesla Model S in LEGO [1:16 scale]

Today, I'm unveiling my Tesla Model S in LEGO [1:16 scale]

I packed in a bunch of actual Model S features:
• Hood opens to reveal frunk (front trunk)
• Swooping roofline with panoramic sunroof
• Front doors open & front door handles slide out
• Front seats recline
• Front center armrests slide back to reveal cup holders
• Rear hatch opens
• Optional 3rd row children’s seat folds out

I spent far too much time on this MOC, so I hope you'll go over to LEGO Ideas and support it: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/137456

Oh, and if you wouldn't mind, please share this. My kids are reeeally hoping to be able to see an official LEGO kit of it, and getting to 10,000 votes on Ideas is going to require all the help I can muster. Thanks!
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/137456

PEMDAS...it's not just for breakfast anymore.

PEMDAS...it's not just for breakfast anymore.

Originally shared by Notepad++

My 8 year-old son has asked me "Why should I learn math?".
I have showed him this video and then, he work hard on math.

It sometimes seems that as much happens after the image is captured as before.

It sometimes seems that as much happens after the image is captured as before.
http://www.boredpanda.com/how-photographers-photoshop-their-images-landscape-photography-peter-stewart/

Sculpture outside Neue Burg - Vienna, Austria

Sculpture outside Neue Burg - Vienna, Austria

In Iceland, the protests persist.

In Iceland, the protests persist.
Gunnlaugsson must leave, they insist.
The Panama leak
Has fueled this critique
Quite clearly, the people are pissed.
http://www.stltoday.com/business/national-and-international/more-protests-ahead-as-icelanders-seek-leader-s-resignation/article_a7395615-a7c5-568e-8877-cbe7bb9b90a7.html

Nobody gets seriously hurt, but the commentary is pure gold.

Nobody gets seriously hurt, but the commentary is pure gold.

Originally shared by Andrew Craucamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkq9qjzB9UQ

Microscale LEGO builds are really hard to pull off, but this is a dandy.

Microscale LEGO builds are really hard to pull off, but this is a dandy.

More great examples can be found at http://lego-microscale.tumblr.com/

Originally shared by The Brothers Brick

Building in microscale is difficult and I have full respect for those that can pull it off well. This little gate by Halhi141 captured the scale and subject quite well. I like the flats and details for the castle wall. That can be difficult enough on…
http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/04/04/in-defense-of-reedus/

via Bryan Sherman

via Bryan Sherman

This could go under Climate Change...this could go under Electric Vehicles...this could go under Society and...

This could go under Climate Change...this could go under Electric Vehicles...this could go under Society and Politics. Whatever category you assign it to, it's an appalling tragedy.
http://climatecrocks.com/2016/04/04/warren-buffet-the-kochs-and-the-war-on-buggy-whips/

Good going, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft!

Good going, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft! We all need to support the EPA's plans to aid our transition to renewable energy sources.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/1/11350482/epa-rules-backed-by-apple-google-microsoft-amazon-court-filing

Go buy something awesome from Chris' store...these are amazing, truly unique and attractive sets!

Go buy something awesome from Chris' store...these are amazing, truly unique and attractive sets!

Originally shared by Chris McVeigh

Coupon code NOPLACELIKEHOME is good today through Tuesday for anything in 'Household!' shop.chrismcveigh.com

Ah, April 2nd...the day when I get all my best ideas for April Fool's Day pranks.

Goooood morning, G+ peeps!

Goooood morning, G+ peeps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDFRA2ACH4Q&feature=share

Every time I hear a news story about unisex bathrooms, this Friends scene pops into my head.

Every time I hear a news story about unisex bathrooms, this Friends scene pops into my head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iViePaAFu0w&feature=share

In case you're feeling a desire to build something that accomplishes exactly nothing, but does so in a very exciting...

In case you're feeling a desire to build something that accomplishes exactly nothing, but does so in a very exciting way...

Originally shared by Beyond the Brick

How a #LEGO Great Ball Contraption works https://youtu.be/U4v-qS7Wd0s
https://youtu.be/U4v-qS7Wd0s

So...ordering one?

So...ordering one?
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Maze-21305?RRID=2774865&RMID=SAHVIP_2016_04_01_Maze_NA

dammit, you thrill-seeking birds!

dammit, you thrill-seeking birds!

Originally shared by Tim Johnson

This is at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Another reason for a weekend getaway to that city.

Originally shared by Tom Moncho

This is at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Another reason for a weekend getaway to that city.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/31/travel/lego-architecture-exhibition-chicago/index.html