Pictures of ever-so-tiny things.
I think this picture of velcro should have done better than a simple honorable mention.
Nikon Small World :: Gallery
Monday, October 31, 2005
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Jonesin' for Six Feet Under?
[HBO has] struck an exclusive two-year overall pact that calls for [Alan] Ball to develop series for the paybox. First up is a drama based on Charlaine Harris' "Southern Vampire" series of bestselling novels.
Project is set in a world where vampires and humans co-exist after the development of synthetic blood. First book, "Dead Until Dark," revolves around a waitress in rural Louisiana who meets the man of her dreams only to find out he's a vampire with a bad reputation.
Variety.com :: Ball back in HBO's court
[HBO has] struck an exclusive two-year overall pact that calls for [Alan] Ball to develop series for the paybox. First up is a drama based on Charlaine Harris' "Southern Vampire" series of bestselling novels.
Project is set in a world where vampires and humans co-exist after the development of synthetic blood. First book, "Dead Until Dark," revolves around a waitress in rural Louisiana who meets the man of her dreams only to find out he's a vampire with a bad reputation.
Variety.com :: Ball back in HBO's court
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Oh, wow. They're on sale.
Following up on my post yesterday about those adorable little racist twin singers, Lynx & Lamb, I somehow ran across this delightful site.
I saw the twins wearing these Happy Hitler girly t's in one story about them.
(Yech.)
Aryan Wear
Following up on my post yesterday about those adorable little racist twin singers, Lynx & Lamb, I somehow ran across this delightful site.
I saw the twins wearing these Happy Hitler girly t's in one story about them.
(Yech.)
Aryan Wear
My buddy, Timmy, sent this around to a bunch of us at work.
Yahoo! News :: Remote Control Device 'Controls' Humans
Bradley's response to Timmy:
I will control you like this timmy, some day.
you will bend to my whims, or at least, walk in a pretzel shape.
Yahoo! News :: Remote Control Device 'Controls' Humans
Bradley's response to Timmy:
I will control you like this timmy, some day.
you will bend to my whims, or at least, walk in a pretzel shape.
This is kind of cute
...but anyone who'd pay $40 for an iPod halloween costume is out of his or her tree.
iAttire :: Vampire for iPod
...but anyone who'd pay $40 for an iPod halloween costume is out of his or her tree.
iAttire :: Vampire for iPod
I find this disturbing.
Why the hell does a 3-year old need a cell phone?
Mobile Phone News :: Buddy Bear Phone
Why the hell does a 3-year old need a cell phone?
Mobile Phone News :: Buddy Bear Phone
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Fake houses in London.
The route of the [underground railway] between Paddington and Bayswater necessitated the demolition of 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens, situated on a long, upmarket terrace of five story houses, and it was decided to build a 5ft-thick facade which matched the houses either side of the break.
Facade and dummy houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens, Paddington, London W2 above the Metropolitan and District Line
(Thank you, Bradley!)
The route of the [underground railway] between Paddington and Bayswater necessitated the demolition of 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens, situated on a long, upmarket terrace of five story houses, and it was decided to build a 5ft-thick facade which matched the houses either side of the break.
Facade and dummy houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens, Paddington, London W2 above the Metropolitan and District Line
(Thank you, Bradley!)
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
And people wonder why I'm phobic about grown people in costumes.
...Upon returning to his spot a day after his arrest, [Mr. Harper] conceded that things are tense these days among the characters, who form cliques and alliances to defend their turf and make money. Mr. Harper, for example, says his Elmo is a foe of Batman and Superman, but in cahoots with Mr. Incredible, SpongeBob SquarePants and at least one of the half-dozen Spider-Men who prowl the street.
Members of Elmo's clique often pose in pictures together and split tips when the dollars are flowing. Because many of the costumes have no pockets, wads of cash are often visibly clenched in characters' hands. But as a Saturday stroll down the boulevard showed, other characters are alone and adrift, often wearing ragged costumes and seeming to horn in on others' turf.
WSJ.com :: Hollywood Boulevard Just Isn't Big Enough For Elmo and Friends
...Upon returning to his spot a day after his arrest, [Mr. Harper] conceded that things are tense these days among the characters, who form cliques and alliances to defend their turf and make money. Mr. Harper, for example, says his Elmo is a foe of Batman and Superman, but in cahoots with Mr. Incredible, SpongeBob SquarePants and at least one of the half-dozen Spider-Men who prowl the street.
Members of Elmo's clique often pose in pictures together and split tips when the dollars are flowing. Because many of the costumes have no pockets, wads of cash are often visibly clenched in characters' hands. But as a Saturday stroll down the boulevard showed, other characters are alone and adrift, often wearing ragged costumes and seeming to horn in on others' turf.
WSJ.com :: Hollywood Boulevard Just Isn't Big Enough For Elmo and Friends
Robots r kewl.
Watch this video. SO fun.
(FYI - if this is a true vision of the future, I'm going to trip over robots a lot. I can barely avoid my cat when she gets underfoot.)
1st Avenue Machine :: Propaganda
(Thank you, Timmy. You made my day, luv.)
Watch this video. SO fun.
(FYI - if this is a true vision of the future, I'm going to trip over robots a lot. I can barely avoid my cat when she gets underfoot.)
1st Avenue Machine :: Propaganda
(Thank you, Timmy. You made my day, luv.)
From the mouths of (13 year-old racist) babes.
"We're proud of being white, we want to keep being white," said Lynx. "We want our people to stay white … we don't want to just be, you know, a big muddle. We just want to preserve our race."
ABC News :: Young Singers Spread Racist Hate
"We're proud of being white, we want to keep being white," said Lynx. "We want our people to stay white … we don't want to just be, you know, a big muddle. We just want to preserve our race."
ABC News :: Young Singers Spread Racist Hate
The Turkish remake of ET.
In the Turkish version, the alien is attacked by a strike force made up of an angry mob of peasants, soldiers dressed as storm troopers, police and firefighters. The children assault the mob right back with gas grenades and marbles. A few of them put on party hats to enhance their combat abilities. Then they steal a cart from an old man by, and I’m not making this up, patiently waiting for him to die on his feet from old age. I repeat: not making this up.
The Wave Magazine :: Video Review - Turkish E.T.
(via an excellent SFGate blurb on Turkish remakes.)
p.s. No offense, Alper. I'd laugh no matter what culture was doing this...
In the Turkish version, the alien is attacked by a strike force made up of an angry mob of peasants, soldiers dressed as storm troopers, police and firefighters. The children assault the mob right back with gas grenades and marbles. A few of them put on party hats to enhance their combat abilities. Then they steal a cart from an old man by, and I’m not making this up, patiently waiting for him to die on his feet from old age. I repeat: not making this up.
The Wave Magazine :: Video Review - Turkish E.T.
(via an excellent SFGate blurb on Turkish remakes.)
p.s. No offense, Alper. I'd laugh no matter what culture was doing this...
Learn something new every day.
Today's topic: Giant checks. You can actually cash them. And if you write your routing number, account, etc. on a watermelon, you can cash that as well.
TrixiePixGraphics :: Giant checks
Today's topic: Giant checks. You can actually cash them. And if you write your routing number, account, etc. on a watermelon, you can cash that as well.
TrixiePixGraphics :: Giant checks
Oooooh.
Except for the fitness equipment and fitness library -- which I would have removed -- this sounds absolutely lovely...
Westin Hotels & Resorts :: Westin Renewal Suite at Times Square
Except for the fitness equipment and fitness library -- which I would have removed -- this sounds absolutely lovely...
Westin Hotels & Resorts :: Westin Renewal Suite at Times Square
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ah, Banksy. At it again.
Banksy's exhibition of modified oil paintings will open tonight despite the threat of legal action. Environmental health services yesterday cleared the project after being called by neighbouring businesses who reacted badly to the arrival of 200 live black rats. They will live in the glass fronted shop for the duration of the two week show.
Wooster Collective :: Banksy show opens
Banksy's exhibition of modified oil paintings will open tonight despite the threat of legal action. Environmental health services yesterday cleared the project after being called by neighbouring businesses who reacted badly to the arrival of 200 live black rats. They will live in the glass fronted shop for the duration of the two week show.
Wooster Collective :: Banksy show opens
Not for the queasy.
Static objects that appear to move. Sounds dull, but it's kind of mesmerizing...
Rotational illusion
Static objects that appear to move. Sounds dull, but it's kind of mesmerizing...
Rotational illusion
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Google's Quote of the day
... is by one of my favorite British authors, P.G. Wodehouse:
Boyhood, like measles, is one of those complaints which a man should catch young and have done with, for when it comes in middle life it is apt to be serious.
- PG Wodehouse
More Wodehouse quotes here:
The Quotations Page :: P. G. Wodehouse Quotes
... is by one of my favorite British authors, P.G. Wodehouse:
Boyhood, like measles, is one of those complaints which a man should catch young and have done with, for when it comes in middle life it is apt to be serious.
- PG Wodehouse
More Wodehouse quotes here:
The Quotations Page :: P. G. Wodehouse Quotes
Concurring Opinions :: When Your Cell Phone Can Recognize You
Ailisto says, using the simple motion sensing gait method, the prototype phone correctly identified when it was being carried by someone other than its owner 98% of the time.
(fyi - the first comment is brilliant.)
Ailisto says, using the simple motion sensing gait method, the prototype phone correctly identified when it was being carried by someone other than its owner 98% of the time.
(fyi - the first comment is brilliant.)
Monday, October 17, 2005
If you've never been to San Francisco...
This book will make you want to go there.
SF Gate Mystical San Francisco
This book will make you want to go there.
SF Gate Mystical San Francisco
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Possibly the saddest CV/filmography ever.
After his stint with [Steve Allen], Nye became a regular on The Ann Sothern Show. On the big screen, he scored roles in such films as Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), The Facts of Life (1960), A Guide for the Married Man (1967) and Cannonball Run II (1984).
Yahoo! News :: Comedian Louis Nye Dies
After his stint with [Steve Allen], Nye became a regular on The Ann Sothern Show. On the big screen, he scored roles in such films as Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), The Facts of Life (1960), A Guide for the Married Man (1967) and Cannonball Run II (1984).
Yahoo! News :: Comedian Louis Nye Dies
TSA for Tots.
This is just so weird, I love it.
PLAYMOBIL :: Security Check-in
(via Concurring Opinions)
This is just so weird, I love it.
PLAYMOBIL :: Security Check-in
(via Concurring Opinions)
Friday, October 14, 2005
Excellent, easy-to-understand tutorials on house-y repairs.
Easy2.com :: Home Improvement Tutorials
(via Good Experience)
Easy2.com :: Home Improvement Tutorials
(via Good Experience)
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Boondoggled by sushi houses.
Learn something new every day... Today: most wasabi isn't wasabi.
The truth is, what passes for wasabi in the U.S., in all but the most rarified temples of Japanese cuisine, is a mixture of ordinary western horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), Chinese mustard, cornstarch and green food coloring. The mixture reasonably approximates its cousin, Wasabia japonica, a difficult-to-grow and therefore very pricey gourmet condiment. Even when you buy imported Japanese "wasabi" in a tin of powder or a tube of paste, provenance does not guarantee authenticity. In fact, a good rule of thumb is: most wasabi isn't, and many products claiming to contain wasabi don't.
The Nibble :: Real Wasabi - Authentic Japanese Wasabi Powder (Wasabia Japonica)
Learn something new every day... Today: most wasabi isn't wasabi.
The truth is, what passes for wasabi in the U.S., in all but the most rarified temples of Japanese cuisine, is a mixture of ordinary western horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), Chinese mustard, cornstarch and green food coloring. The mixture reasonably approximates its cousin, Wasabia japonica, a difficult-to-grow and therefore very pricey gourmet condiment. Even when you buy imported Japanese "wasabi" in a tin of powder or a tube of paste, provenance does not guarantee authenticity. In fact, a good rule of thumb is: most wasabi isn't, and many products claiming to contain wasabi don't.
The Nibble :: Real Wasabi - Authentic Japanese Wasabi Powder (Wasabia Japonica)
Monday, October 10, 2005
Talk about a bitch of a day.
The satellite fell into the Arctic Ocean minutes after lift-off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
BBC NEWS :: Europe ice mission lost in ocean
The satellite fell into the Arctic Ocean minutes after lift-off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
BBC NEWS :: Europe ice mission lost in ocean
Truly lovely multi-media piece.
200 beautiful large scale photos, housed in a 45,000 sq. ft. portable museum made of mostly recycled materials. Based on the theme of one man's year-long journey* and the 365 letters he writes to his wife while he's away. I would LOVE to see this.
Ashes and Snow
*a wanderjahr, monk! (I knew that phrase would come in handy.)
200 beautiful large scale photos, housed in a 45,000 sq. ft. portable museum made of mostly recycled materials. Based on the theme of one man's year-long journey* and the 365 letters he writes to his wife while he's away. I would LOVE to see this.
Ashes and Snow
*a wanderjahr, monk! (I knew that phrase would come in handy.)
’The Footprint Of the Great American Chicken’
Learn something new every day... Today: the origins of *the* peace symbol (and a few others).
design boom :: peace symbols
(via grow-a-brain)
Learn something new every day... Today: the origins of *the* peace symbol (and a few others).
design boom :: peace symbols
(via grow-a-brain)
Friday, October 7, 2005
BILLBOARDOM: Gallery of Billboards, Signage and Outdoor Advertising
Very fun. I'm bookmarking this one.
Very fun. I'm bookmarking this one.
"How can you have your pudding if you won't eat your meat????"
These insane Aussies have recreated the entire Pink Floyd arena rock experience -- including the crazy light show and the gimungous, scary original Pink Floyd inflatable stage props. And they're coming to Milwaukee 11/5. It looks SO absolutely over-the-top, I'm actually tempted...
If you find this in the least bit interesting, check out the DVD Trailer under "Downloads."
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
These insane Aussies have recreated the entire Pink Floyd arena rock experience -- including the crazy light show and the gimungous, scary original Pink Floyd inflatable stage props. And they're coming to Milwaukee 11/5. It looks SO absolutely over-the-top, I'm actually tempted...
If you find this in the least bit interesting, check out the DVD Trailer under "Downloads."
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Hands down – my favorite piece of artwork so far this year.
I LOVE this. Brilliant.
The work will be located on the outskirts of Valentine, Texas near Marfa on desolate ranching land with no other visible trace of civilization. As one drives toward the artwork it will appear to be a large minimalist sculpture, as one gets closer it will look like a luxury boutique where a display of Fall 2005 high-heel Prada shoes and bags will be seen through the store front windows. Yet, one cannot open the door, it is a sealed time capsule and will never function as a place of commerce.
kultureflash :: Prada Marfa
(thanks, swissmiss!)
I LOVE this. Brilliant.
The work will be located on the outskirts of Valentine, Texas near Marfa on desolate ranching land with no other visible trace of civilization. As one drives toward the artwork it will appear to be a large minimalist sculpture, as one gets closer it will look like a luxury boutique where a display of Fall 2005 high-heel Prada shoes and bags will be seen through the store front windows. Yet, one cannot open the door, it is a sealed time capsule and will never function as a place of commerce.
kultureflash :: Prada Marfa
(thanks, swissmiss!)
It's National Egg Day.
I'd no idea that the second Friday of October is National Egg Day. Since I haven't had lunch yet, this is a mesmerizing fact. All hail the egg.
Egg Cooking Contest Recipes
I'd no idea that the second Friday of October is National Egg Day. Since I haven't had lunch yet, this is a mesmerizing fact. All hail the egg.
Egg Cooking Contest Recipes
2005 Ig Nobel Award Winners, including...
• MEDICINE: Gregg A. Miller of Oak Grove, Missouri, for inventing Neuticles -- artificial replacement testicles for dogs, which are available in three sizes, and three degrees of firmness.
• PEACE: Two researchers at Newcastle University in England monitored the brain activity of locusts as they watched clips from the movie "Star Wars."
• CHEMISTRY: An experiment at the University of Minnesota was designed to prove whether people can swim faster or slower in syrup than in water.
Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize
(An excellent tip from my brother, Michael. Thanks, Pedder!)
• MEDICINE: Gregg A. Miller of Oak Grove, Missouri, for inventing Neuticles -- artificial replacement testicles for dogs, which are available in three sizes, and three degrees of firmness.
• PEACE: Two researchers at Newcastle University in England monitored the brain activity of locusts as they watched clips from the movie "Star Wars."
• CHEMISTRY: An experiment at the University of Minnesota was designed to prove whether people can swim faster or slower in syrup than in water.
Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize
(An excellent tip from my brother, Michael. Thanks, Pedder!)
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Know any ridiculously wealthy and childish men?
"A Week As James Bond." Prices starting from $75,000pp. Good lord.
Welcome to Bluefish Concierge - Experiences
(via grow-a-brain)
"A Week As James Bond." Prices starting from $75,000pp. Good lord.
Welcome to Bluefish Concierge - Experiences
(via grow-a-brain)
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Too many fun designs to pick just one.
But, at this moment, I'm coveting a set of Window Lights.
thorsten van elten
But, at this moment, I'm coveting a set of Window Lights.
thorsten van elten
This is truly bizarre.
[New York artist Brock Enright] has had some 40 clients to date, and what they ask for can vary enormously. One woman he is currently working with in New York, in a game lasting several months, is trying to conquer her fear of deceit, and so, as if to inoculate her, Enright has inveigled around 25 new characters into her life, using actors.
Times Online :: Kidnapped in the name of art
[New York artist Brock Enright] has had some 40 clients to date, and what they ask for can vary enormously. One woman he is currently working with in New York, in a game lasting several months, is trying to conquer her fear of deceit, and so, as if to inoculate her, Enright has inveigled around 25 new characters into her life, using actors.
Times Online :: Kidnapped in the name of art
Robot news
You'll thank me someday for keeping you apprised.
engadget :: The Murata Seisaku-kun robot wants to ride his bicycle
engadget :: Self-assembling robots
You'll thank me someday for keeping you apprised.
engadget :: The Murata Seisaku-kun robot wants to ride his bicycle
engadget :: Self-assembling robots
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Harriet Miers' blog.
Faux and quite funny.
First of all, I'm sorry my last post... typos and much worse... well, I'm sorry. I think you can probably tell who came out on top in Miers v Six Vodka Tonics! My first case and I lost it!! LOL
Harriet Miers's Blog!!!
(via yesbutnobutyes.)
Faux and quite funny.
First of all, I'm sorry my last post... typos and much worse... well, I'm sorry. I think you can probably tell who came out on top in Miers v Six Vodka Tonics! My first case and I lost it!! LOL
Harriet Miers's Blog!!!
(via yesbutnobutyes.)
Van Morrison's Contractual Obligation Album.
My buddy Richie made fun of me for being a VM-head in college. He couldn't understand how I could listen to Van Morrison's repetitiverepetitiverepetitiverepetitive lyrics. But, Richie, if you're reading this, I think even you'll like this one.
In order to fulfill his obligation to his early solo label Bang Records,Van Morrison sat down in 1967 or so and cranked out 31 songs on the spot, on topics ranging from ringworm to wanting a danish, to hating his record label and a guy named George. Make sure you get past the first few tunes - it takes him a few to get cooking.
WFMU's Beware of the Blog: Van Morrison's Contractual Obligation Album
My buddy Richie made fun of me for being a VM-head in college. He couldn't understand how I could listen to Van Morrison's repetitiverepetitiverepetitiverepetitive lyrics. But, Richie, if you're reading this, I think even you'll like this one.
In order to fulfill his obligation to his early solo label Bang Records,Van Morrison sat down in 1967 or so and cranked out 31 songs on the spot, on topics ranging from ringworm to wanting a danish, to hating his record label and a guy named George. Make sure you get past the first few tunes - it takes him a few to get cooking.
WFMU's Beware of the Blog: Van Morrison's Contractual Obligation Album
Books AND hotels. Together. At last.
I must travel to this enchanted land and perhaps stay for many, many days...
Welcome to the Library Hotel
(Thanks for the truly awesome tip, Paul.)
I must travel to this enchanted land and perhaps stay for many, many days...
Welcome to the Library Hotel
(Thanks for the truly awesome tip, Paul.)
Taking the piss out of copyright laws.
If you have seen someone singing Happy Birthday in a restaurant, a park, or at a school, you should tell ASCAP so that they can arrange for a license. If you are an offender, you should apologize and offer to pay whatever is due — a nickel, a quarter, a dollar — whatever ASCAP demands.
Unhappy Birthday
If you have seen someone singing Happy Birthday in a restaurant, a park, or at a school, you should tell ASCAP so that they can arrange for a license. If you are an offender, you should apologize and offer to pay whatever is due — a nickel, a quarter, a dollar — whatever ASCAP demands.
Unhappy Birthday
Monday, October 3, 2005
And on the low-brow side of my consciousness
I don't know why, but I'm fascinated by this site.
vendingondemand.com :: Capsule toys
I don't know why, but I'm fascinated by this site.
vendingondemand.com :: Capsule toys
One of my favorite poems – Crusoe in England.
I've had this on the brain today for some reason. Some word must've snagged in my brain earlier and summoned it.
Robinson Crusoe at the end of his life. In first person. Poignant and lovely. Long, but worth it. Trust me.
Elizabeth Bishop :: Crusoe in England
I've had this on the brain today for some reason. Some word must've snagged in my brain earlier and summoned it.
Robinson Crusoe at the end of his life. In first person. Poignant and lovely. Long, but worth it. Trust me.
Elizabeth Bishop :: Crusoe in England
Interesting. With a cool URL.
justcurio.us is an anonymous question and answer system, open to anyone, with one simple rule: to ask a question, you must first answer someone else's question. Question yields answer yields question. Strangers helping strangers.
justcurio.us // strangers helping strangers
justcurio.us is an anonymous question and answer system, open to anyone, with one simple rule: to ask a question, you must first answer someone else's question. Question yields answer yields question. Strangers helping strangers.
justcurio.us // strangers helping strangers
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