“Architecture of IRAN during Islamic times”

1. “Architecture of IRAN during Islamic times” by pesaretabrizi: This gorgeous collection of Iranian architecture is fantastic, mystical and inspiring.

2. Reknit: Your favorite knit sweater dying a slow, unraveling death? Never fear! ReKnit will transform your favorite old sweater into a shiny, new scarf for you to enjoy. Welcome to upcycle heaven.

3. Pennyshooter Prototype: I have seen the future, and in that future I can wing you with a penny with my business card. Better start ducking, bitches.

4. Why Humans Were Born To Run Barefoot: This fascinating article and radio clip explains how scientists are discovering how running barefoot affects human’s stride, and why it appears to actually be significantly better for us to run in this fashion.

5. Mac Vs. PC: The Complete Campaign: AdFreak has collected the entire collection of what may be considered the best ad campaign of the decade. If only John Hodgman wasn’t so loveable…

6. “If Movie Posters Told The Truth”: Though I personally feel these “photo-editing” contests can get a little out of hand, a majority of these altered movie posters are remarkably well done, and exceptionally amusing.

7. Ain’t: I came across the Wikipedia page for this colloquialism the other day. It’s a fascinating grammatical read of a practically made up slang word.

Finally, if you aren’t familiar with Fever Ray, the solo side project of The Knives front woman Karin Dreijer Andersson, you really, really, need to acquaint yourself, because it was one of the best albums that came out last year, in my humble opinion. If that isn’t a good enough reason, then I turn your attention to this award acceptance speech she recently gave in Sweden while accepting the award for best dance record. Known for never revealing her face, she is swiftly giving Lady Gaga a run for her money in the performance art department. And I LOVE it…

“Soviet Women Dreaming of Future” by Alina Rudya

1. Alina Rudya: Feature Shoot spotlights this Ukrainian-based photographer whose work stretches the gap between the old world and the new.

2. You Dropped Food on the Floor – Do You Eat It?: Good Eats helps us deliberate this vexing question with an informative and hilarious flow chart. Hint: you usually eat it.

3. 24 Kick Ass Portfolio Designs: Varying to supremely simple to tricked out to the max, Fuel Your Creativity offers some stellar examples of online portfolios done well.

4. Clients From Hell: A blog that is a collection of anonymously contributed client horror stories from designers. Find out what its like to be a designer, or commiserate your existence if you happen to be one.

5. Conan O’Brien Keeps It Real: I along with a lot of other people I know feel like NBC really picked the lame horse on this one. However, I have been completely impressed with the sensitivity with which Conan and his team have successfully spun this disaster. Reading formal statement he released earlier this week shows you just how in tune he is to the sympathies and thoughts of his audience.

6. 10 Web Design Rules That You Can Break: With this list of web design taboos used effectively and fantastically, Web Design Depot proves that to a good designer, the only rule is there are no rules.

7. MyKarmaSutraBuddy: This is the reason they invented the internet, folks: kama sutra positions filmed for your perusal by several different couples with alternate body types, including very large and extremely little people. Obviously, this may be not safe for work. There’s no nudity, but your going to see some ridiculously funny sex positions.

Finally, this brilliant palindrome ad will give you chills. Simply brilliant…