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Richard Ayaode's fantastic rant on big fat quiz of the year

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Photo by Beth Novey/NPR

Our critic Michael Schaub calls Karen Russell’s new Orange World “a thing of beauty, a stunning collection from one of the most brilliant literary minds of her generation.” Check out his full review here.

– Petra

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Outstanding Concert Halls: A Perfect Match Between Acoustics and Aesthetics

When we think about a perfect match between acoustics and good design it may not be as easy as it seems. A number of technical decisions in order to make an interior space acoustically efficient -and to achieve its programmatic purpose correctly- can make some of the architect’s design intentions fade and be replaced by standard and prefabricated panels.

In this article published in Archdaily, they present a selection of architecture projects that are able to create a memorable visual impact as well as an impeccable interior solution for acoustics.

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“I am yours, from the tingling of my toes to the nausea of my dreams”

Poems of Fernando Pessoa

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Over at the Salt, our blog on food and culture, writer Nina Martyris talks to Barry Strauss – author of Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine about the cultural and political significance of the lavish, decadent Roman banquet. Check it out here.

– Petra

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1955 Pink Cadillac Elvis Presley bought for his mother Gladys

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THE GREAT RED DRAGON.

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inktober 08 - mccree

the halloween event is the only thing that ever makes me want to play this game tbh

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Inktober2018 Day 8. Intermission

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obligatory inktober witch

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Inktober 8: Nap

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by David Uzochukwu

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Pinecone Treehouse O2 Treehouse with Sheet Metal Alchemist

An activation for Glade, the O2 Treehouse “Pinecone” is a fully permitted, Redwood tree hanging dwelling located in the Santa Cruz forest. Sheet Metal Alchemist Events was responsible for turning O2 Treehouse’s artistic vision to reality by providing the modeling, fabrication, and structural engineering required to complete the fabrication and installation of this project in 5 weeks.

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via weheartit

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