McKim, Mead & White, The Municipal Building, Elevation, New York, New York, 1908
Martha Stewart, Architecture-Inspired Wedding Cake
“In this cake, the cantilevered tiers are a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright. Styrofoam separators supporting the tiers are hidden behind undulating walls of fondant inspired by the work of the contemporary architect Frank Gehry.”
If you enjoy the excitement of chasing someone down the street that just snatched your bag, then this backpack is for you.
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Flying Buttresses Abound by dclamster on flickr
Although not as tall as many skyscrapers in Chicago, I love the Chicago Tribune Tower’s gothic style.
Zimbabwe’s ongoing currency struggles: In which we attempt to break down the gist of a great New York Times story into two photos with some text on top. Suggestion: Coinstar should mail all the change people don’t want in the U.S. to Zimbabwe. (photos via The Zimbabwean, Wikimedia Commons)
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Artist’s concept for Kingdom Tower, planned to reach 1 km
I really hope they make this
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Money Is Not Important: Check out these AWESOME travel tips from your fellow Tumblrs
So, earlier today, I asked you all for some of your best travel tips. The response was great, and here are several of the best answers. Be sure to follow these fine folks if you like their suggestion!
- outlawedthinking answered: Never sleep in a Hotel/Motel. Get a Van.
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The Andy Kaufman Show, The Big Desk, Andy Kaufman Interview with Elayne Boosler
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How to Follow Up on a Job Interview (Without Being Annoying)
We’ve all been there. You feel like you nailed a recent job interview, but your phone isn’t ringing with an offer on the other end. Each hour that goes by is agonizing, and you’re contemplating when you should email or call the hiring manager for an update.
But, if you think about it from the company’s standpoint, you’ll understand that bringing on a new employee is often one of the lowest priority tasks they have. Things come up, and calling that job candidate back suddenly becomes less important.
Knowing this, it is important to follow up and ask for updates to keep you fresh in the hiring manager’s mind. But, you want to tread lightly here. If you’re too persistant, you could see the job slip away from you.
Click the link above and follow these guidelines for how to follow up the right way.
