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	August 22nd, 2012 名残 Posted 1 day ago by Koichi Mitsui to s a s u r a u 1 新宿。 Wise words from famous authors Posted 1 day ago by Kate Rinsema to Holy Kaw! Not all writers are lucky enough to have an ever-encouraging voice over their shoulder, but with one of Chris Ritter’s posters, the great ones will only be a wall away. The New York-based graphic designer has paired pictures of authors from various genres with quotes that reflect both their wisdom and style. Full story at Chris Ritter Design Works via My Modern Met. Tips on writing. 8 items banned on eBay Posted 1 day ago by The Week to Holy Kaw! You can get anything on eBay — almost. Starting Aug. 30, online shoppers will no longer be able to renew their supply of "magic demon destroyer potion" ($51) or "powerful spell vampire transformation" ($15.68). The online auction site is adding magic spells and potions to its list of prohibited items. Yes, there's a list. Click through to see seven other verboten items. View slideshow at The Week. All the top stories from The Week. Electronic records may let depression therapy slip Posted 1 day ago by Futurity to Holy Kaw! Some patients are half as likely to receive depression treatment in primary care practices that use electronic medical records as they are in practices that use paper-based records, new research shows. "There is some evidence that typing these notes into the computer is actually reducing the amount of time that physicians and patients talk to each other during visits," says University of Florida researcher Jeffrey Harman. "If the physician only has time to address two out of three conditions, depression may be the one that they’re not talking about." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Photo credit: Fotolia Revenge of the nerds may be creativity Posted 1 day ago by Futurity to Holy Kaw! 1 Social rejection can enhance creativity—if the person has a strong sense of personal independence. "Rejection confirms for independent people what they already feel about themselves, that they’re not like others," says Johns Hopkins University Professor Sharon Kim. "For such people, that distinction is a positive one leading them to greater creativity." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Photo credit: Fotolia Architectural ABC's Posted about 20 hours ago by Kate Rinsema to Holy Kaw! Photo credit: Chris LaBrooy Just because the ABC’s are one of the first lessons learned doesn’t mean many an architect doesn’t remember it as one of their favorites, or so it would appear from this collection of buildings from Flavorwire that incorporate letters into their structures. One could say it’s a particularly elementary form of design. Above: This typographic 3D design by Chris LaBrooy was inspired by the work of renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. LaBrooy paid homage to the creator by basing the expressive letter forms of his creation, Tadao, after the architect’s Chikatsu-Asuka Historical Museum, the Honpuku Temple(Water Temple), and the Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum. Photo credit: Charlott_L Berlin’s Gardens of the World recreational park is home to The Christian Garden — a structure made entirely of letters. Each character is about a foot tall and is stacked 11 lines high, composed of writing from within Christian and occidental cultures, forming a traditional ambulatory as seen in medieval cloisters. The letters cast ghostly shadows on the walkway, and the text feels spacious and organic despite being made of metal. Full story at Flavorwire. ABC architecture. Sent by Posterous. Change your email settings or unfollow. Other questions? We'd love to help.