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When smartphones come to church, you know nowhere is safe

sudshr47 December 9, 2017

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I’ve attended church with my family for my entire life, but I’ve noticed a stark change in the last few visits to our non-denominational Christian congregation: A startling number of people around me spent the sermons glued to smartphones and tablets.

Even my dad, a classic Midwestern disciplinarian, pulled out his iPhone and put it on his lap for easy access right as I was turning mine off for the first time that week. He and the others that I spotted through some good old-fashioned pew snooping weren’t using their gadgets to scroll through Twitter or play Candy Crush, though — they were following along with the pastor in the pulpit as he read passages in the Bible, which happens often in non-denominational services focused on interpreting and applying scripture to daily life.   Read more…

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This year’s winner of the Bad Sex in Fiction Award will make your skin crawl

sudshr47 December 1, 2017

And the winner is… LA LA LAND! Oh wait…
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The Literary Review announced the winner of the 25th annual Bad Sex in Fiction Award at what it described as “a lavish ceremony”…

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Books Literature Memes Poetry Watercooler

This old poem about plums has been turned into a hilariously nerdy meme

sudshr47 November 30, 2017

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Ever wondered what happens when you cross “Mambo Number 5” with William Carlos Williams’ poem about eating some plums? Of course you have! 

Well, poetry nerds have gone and given “This Is Just To Say” the remix treatment, yielding a veritable harvest of memes all about those delicious, sweet, and cold plums. 

In case you’d forgotten about the damn plums being stolen from the icebox because they were so irresistible, here’s a little reminder to jog your memory:

The internet has worked its magic to ensure this poem will never be forgotten—it’s now been fully crystallised in meme form for all eternity.  Read more…

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Architecture Books Bookshelf Design Japan

Earthquake-proof, book-filled home is a bookworm’s dream

sudshr47 November 30, 2017

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This wall-to-wall bookshelf has an additional neat trick — it’s made to withstand earthquakes.

The clever design from Japanese architects Shinsuke Fujii features a home with ample — and we mean ample — shelf space, covering one wall of the house.

But to keep its contents from falling off in the event of an earthquake, the shelf leans inwards at a slant.

Best of all, the lean means you won’t even need a ladder to reach its top. Simply climb it and stand on each rack to get what you need.

Image: SHINSUKE FUJII ARCHITECTS Read more…

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These ‘Harry Potter’ ebook covers were never released (but should have been)

sudshr47 November 28, 2017

Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in 1997, there have been many different covers published for J.K. Rowling’s beloved books.
UK illustrator Olly Moss was commissioned by Rowling’s website Pottermore to create covers for the…

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Book Cover Books Entertainment Harry Potter Harry Potter Books

These ‘Harry Potter’ ebook covers were never released (but should have been)

sudshr47 November 28, 2017

Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in 1997, there have been many different covers published for J.K. Rowling’s beloved books.
UK illustrator Olly Moss was commissioned by Rowling’s website Pottermore to create covers for the…

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Architecture Books Bookshelf China Mashable Video

This futuristic library is an architectural marvel, but its walls are lined with fake books

sudshr47 November 21, 2017

Tianjin Binhai Library just opened its doors in China, but many of its bookshelves are lined with fake books. The interior and exterior design is stunning, but the fast-track construction process led MVRDV, the architecture firm commissioned with the…

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