26 February 2016

(Map) http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_history_of_american_slavery/2015/06/animated_interactive_of_the_history_of_the_atlantic_slave_trade

http://www.artscatalyst.org/notes-field-commoning-practices-art-and-science

https://www.nodecenter.net/course/curating-on-the-web

http://www.economist.com/news/business/21688872-fashion-making-employees-collaborate-has-gone-too-far

(Radio program) "The Engines of Our Ingenuity" : tells the story of how our culture is formed by human creativity

http://www.autodesk.com/artist-in-residence/home

(Movie nights) http://www.ago.net/fridaynights

Sculpture Supply Canada: http://www.sculpturesupply.com/ (345 Munster Avenue - just south of Kipling and Bloor subway station)

(Definition) "Arcturus" : red giant, looks orange to the eye. It’s the brightest star on the northern half of Earth’s sky dome. Especially noteworthy for its large proper motion, or sideways motion across our sky.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/scientists-are-floored-by-whats-happening-in-the-arctic-where-temperatures-are-4-c-above-average

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." - W.B. Yeats
"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." - Kurt Vonnegut
"Genius gives birth, talent delivers." - Jack Kerouac (on whether writers are born or made)
"If you knew how each little, fluffy thought or daydream of yours was tied to the huge, pivotal events of your life, ..." - The Universe
"World is not going to open up for you - find a way in." - Alfre Woodard, actor

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