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READING A PAPER OUTSIDE OF MY RESEARCH FOCUS

credit: Danielle
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For Books are not absolutely dead things, but doe contain a potencie of life in them to be as active as that soule was whose progeny they are; nay they do preserve as in a violl the purest efficacie and extraction of that living intellect that bred them. I know they are as lively, and as vigorously productive, as those fabulous Dragons teeth; and being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men.
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Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as an escape.
Posted on May 9, 2013 via with a stolen voice. with 359 notes
Source: idleobservation
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Laverie Vallee (July 18, 1875 – February 6, 1949), best known by her stage name Charmion, was a Sacramento born trapeze artist who possessed strength and a physique most men would be envious of. However, she was most well known for her risqué striptease performances.
The act opened with Charmion taking the stage in full Victorian attire. She would then mount the trapeze and proceed to undress to her leotard while performing impressive and strength-dependent stunts. The act was incredibly impressive and provocative for the era. However, the controversy created by her performances did not prevent the formulation of a devoted, and mostly male, fan base.
One of her greatest fans was Thomas Edison. As a result of that adoration, on November 11, 1901 Charmion committed a simplified version of her act to film for Edison. The film, simply entitled ‘Trapeze Disrobing Act’ focused more on the erotic aspect of the performance, though a few remarkable feats of strength are featured.(via mizenscen)
Posted on May 9, 2013 via never braid your eyelashes. with 14,472 notes
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(via femalegaze)
Posted on May 9, 2013 via Old Hollywood with 314,062 notes
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When someone asks what you’re going to do when you finish your degree
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Ali Liebert gazing at you for four and a half minutes.
You’re welcome.
http://screentest.warhol.org/Babyliebs-s-Screen-Test-1358627826#.UWWMl6MU1Aw.twitter
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Gentlemen and women, take note. [x]
how to be cool(via actualresultsmayvary)
Posted on April 22, 2013 via it was a dark and stormy night; with 477,016 notes
Source: devoureth
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Maude Adams as Duke of Reichstadt in L’Aiglon, c.1900. (via NYPL Digital Library & Bookmice)
It’s like a bingo card, except the numbers are a very handsome face.
i just kept scrolling and scrolling……
Posted on March 5, 2013 via with 4,428 notes
Source: mizenscen
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Golf-themed hens night. Such fun.


