The media is full of news stories about the power of the Religious Right, the American and Canadian Christians who equate support for capitalism with their belief in the salvation power of Jesus, the Jewish peasant sage whom they believe is the Messiah.
But it turns out Americans, including American Christians, are inclined to believe Christian values are at odds with capitalism, according to the respected…
Reblogged from Lauren Houssin:
The New York Times / In Transit, May 14, 2012
Monumenta, now in its sixth edition, has become one of the most important annual contemporary art happenings in Paris. This year the event, opened on Thursday, features Excentrique(s), an installation byDaniel Buren that fills the 14,000 square-meter Grand Palais through June 21.
The French artist listed three main challenges while preparing the work: the space, the light and the spectacular beauty of the monument’s architecture.
Anne and Peter Verrill, owners of the restaurant, decided to save a Methodist church, built in the 1850′s, from demolition. The holy property was acquired in 2007 for 675 000 USD, and subsequently renovated for about 2 million USD. The result is high-end restaurant, Grace, located in Maine’s largest city, Portland.
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Russian Orthodox Church photoshops 30 000 USD watch from the picture of the leader, Patriarch Kirill, but forgot to remove the reflection on the table.
The library hall exhibits exquisite rococo style, designed by Austrian architect, Peter Thumb. One of the world’s richest medieval book collections is found here, and since 1983 the location has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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At last, something that sums up relevant thoughts on Perry’s ad into a smart comic strip. The original Rick Perry campaign «Strong» here.
Cartoon by For the Lack of a Better Comic.
We acknowledge that this ad may be found offensive. That being said, lol.
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