The four figures carved in stone on Mount Rushmore represent the first 150 years of American history. The birth of our nation was guided by the vision and courage of George Washington. Thomas Jefferson always had dreams of something bigger, first in the words of the Declaration of Independence and later in the expansion of our nation through the Louisiana Purchase. Preservation of the union was paramount to Abraham Lincoln but a nation where all men were free and equal was destined to be. At the turn of the Twentieth Century Theodore Roosevelt saw that in our nation was the possibility for greatness. Our nation was changing from a rural republic to a world power. The ideals of these presidents laid a foundation for our nation as solid as the rock from which their figures are carved. Each man possessed great skills and leadership of the brand our nation needed for the times.
I have been to Rapid City, South Dakota but never made it to Mount Rushmore.Which we also call the Black Hills. They also have an airforce base ther where I watched the Thunderbirds do there air show. LINK
Friday, November 30, 2007
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river. LINK
"Great Wall of China"
Shi Huangdi was credited with linking the various sections of the wall, which was then known as the Wan Li Chang Cheng (Ten Thousand Li Long Wall), to form what is now known as the Great Wall of China. It twists and winds along hill crests, gorges, and rivers. Its length extends 3,000 miles westward: from the China Sea town of Shanhaiguan to Gansu province. To put this in perspective, it is equivalent to the distance from Los Angeles to Boston, or from London to beyond the Urals mountain chains that separate Europe from Asia. LINK
Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle, royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, the most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, who grew up nearby at Hohenschwangau Castle. LINK
The Once-Secret Temples of Damanhur
Deep underground in the foothill of the Alps in northern Italy is a magnificent temple so secret that even the Italian government didn’t know of its existence until just recently: LINK
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
" Silent Valley Game Ranch South Africa"
These photos were taken in South Africa at the Silent Valley Game Ranch. Love these kind of pictures. LINK
"Sky, Sunset, Clouds Pictures"
The color of the sky is a result of diffuse sky radiation. On a sunny day the Earth sky usually looks as a blue gradient - dark in the zenith, light near the horizon.
Sunset is the time at which the sun disappears below the horizon in the west. The sunset is often more brightly coloured than the sunrise because there is more dust at the end of the day than at its beginning.
UV Absorbing Filters
Ultraviolet filters, sometimes called sky filters, provide a basic reduction in the UV light found especially at high altitudes where the UV-absorbing atmosphere is thinner. UV light causes a blue colour cast in photographs or loss of detail, particularly when photographing over long distances in either colour or black-and-white. Haze caused by UV light should not be confused with haze caused by airborne particles such as smog. The latter absorbs visible light as well as UV light and is not removed by a UV filter. Ultraviolet filters are made with a variety of absorption levels with some tinted to give added warmth and better colours. UV filters may be left on the lens as protection against dust, moisture, scratches, fingerprints and breakage. LINK
"Bob Dob"
It has been said that truth can best be told through exaggeration of humor. The edginess Bob Dob casts upon his woe some bad-boy characters lends a sardonic aura of humor and pain. ‘The moment,’ captured in a character’s frown, is echoed in perennial adolescent angst. He reaches across generations to communicate with the youth of today. His narratives depict figures in action as each character represents something we all want to be, say, or do, whether we’re five or seventy-five. It’s about the ’shadow side’ we either lost along the way and have forgotten, or somehow exercise within ourselves on a daily basis.
Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California, Bob Dob cultivated a taste for adolescent unrest early on, expressing his talent through music, playing guitar in a punk band named Lunacy. Transmutation from music to art was a natural progression for him. He currently works as a freelance commercial artist for such clients as Aflac, American Airlines, Village Voice, and ABC Family Channel.
"Natalie Shau"
Natalie is a 23 years old Vilnius (Lithuania) based artist. She works mainly in digital media and her pieces are mix between photo manipulation, 3D elements and digital painting/drawing. She enjoys creating surreal and strange creatures, fragile and powerful at the same time. Her style was influenced a lot by religious imagery, fairytales illustrations and many classical and modern painters. However, she is still searching for perfect expression that could totally convey her inner world and visions.
She constantly keeps working on her own portfolio, but also enjoy creating illustrations for music bands, fashion designers and writers. She already had a chance to work with some big music labels like Nuclear Blast (The Duskfall) , Century Media (Lacuna Coil, PoisonBlack, The Agonist) ,Trisol (Samsas Traum), Diquela (Ojos De Brujo) and some smaller ones.”
"Ian Keltie"
Ian Keltie is a Commercial Artist based in the U.K, Ian’s digital style takes many influences including the skylines and architecture of his home town of Newcastle Upon Tyne as well as all things he finds cool, magazines , scuffed jeans, old shoes, 1970’s photographs and the work of austrian painter Egon Schiele. Ian is always interested in new projects, and is keen to add to his growing list of worldwide clients.
"Bonnie Gloris"
Bonnie Gloris was born and raised outside of Albany, New York. She moved to New York City to attend Parsons School of Design in 2002, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration in May 2006. Bonnie is now living in Jersey City, though she commutes to Manhattan daily.
In March of 2007 Bonnie participated in the Scientific Aesthetics exhibition in Minneapolis. It was her second show at the Altered Esthetics gallery – both times her artwork was used for promotional purposes. Most recently she took part in the Faces of Woman exhibition, an international juried show featuring images of women, by female artists.
Bonnie has served as studio assistant to world-renowned illustrator, fine artist, and former chairperson of Parsons School of Design, Barbara Nessim, for the past year. During this time she has completed design work for such clients as The Women’s Media Center, The Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Cynthia Broan gallery.
Bonnie Gloris is pursuing a wide range of artistic opportunities, including freelance illustration, fine arts exhibitions, store window installations, and production of functional art objects. She has a versatile style that encompasses realistic oil painting and drawing, looser mixed media collages, and printmaking.
Monday, November 26, 2007
The Best Dance Ever.... (Makes You Cry)
A guy who lost his leg dances with a girl who lost her arm in a car accident.
the dance won first prize in annual dance competition on CCTV9 international, beijing.
There is beauty and art in the willingness within each of us, as these two talented young people show us. LINK
Sunday, November 25, 2007
"Holiday Light Show to Trans Siberian"
Here is the light show that is awesome, followed by the video of The Trans Sibrian Orchestra playing the song in the video above.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Wizards in Winter
The guy that did the lightening on his home, did an awesome job. Love it. LINK
Saturday, November 24, 2007
" M .C. Escher"
One of the many fine works of Art done by M.C. Escher. Name of this art piece is - "Bond" LINK
Salvador Dali & Gala - "Born From An Egg"
This short film about the birth of Dalà himself, is related in concept with his painting titled "Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of a New Man", in which the object of new life refers to the new American society. LINK
Salvador Dali on "What's My Line?"
This ten minute clip is drawn from the famous 1950s game show, and it's quite surreal. I don't use the word surreal loosely: the special guest is Salvador Dali. LINK
"Jeremy Mayer"
b.1972
Born in rural northern Minnesota
He disassembles typewriters and then reassembles them into full-scale human figures, sometimes encasing them in clear casting resin. He does not solder, weld, or glue; the process is entirely cold, mechanical assembly. He also does charcoal drawings based on ideas about biotech and nanotech.
He is interested in time spent and the future. He uses CAD and 3D programs to do the studies of his drawings (backwards, He knows), which essentially are studies for sculptures that He cannot afford to make. The typewriter pieces take about 1200 hours for a full-scale human figure.
Any long-winded tirades about recycling or nostalgia for mechanical machines would be absolute bullshit, and He is renowned for bullshitting . He was broke and bored when it all came to him. The romantic high ideals that people have about art are moronic. Art is a disease and a curse if you do it for the right reasons.
He tries his best not to fill the world with more contrived and saccharine shit. LINK
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Friday, November 23, 2007
"Master of the Killer Ants"
The Mofu people of northern Cameroon, Africa, have developed a unique process of defending themselves and their crops against termites and other pests: by calling on killer ants they called the jaglavak (Dorylus) for help!
The Mofu who sees his compound invaded by termites and ants calls on the jaglavak for help. Dorylus colonies are not easy to find. After identifying the nest or colony of jaglavak on the move, the Mofu removes from the colony several hundred to a thousand, or even more, Dorylus soldiers. […]
The Mofu put the jaglavak on the ground within an ocher circle from which extends a path, also traced in ocher, that leads toward the area of the most badly infested house. The Mofu admit that they do not see the jaglavak operate, but they claim that two or three weeks later, the harmful insects have disappeared, and the jaglavak as well, for they do not remain in the compound … LINK, LINK
"Kitty Conversation"
These two cats seem to be having a very important conversation. Lucky for us, YouTube user klaatu42 has provided the English version. BELOW
I got a big chuckle out of these. LINK
" Glow Water. " How To Make Your Own
Glow Water.How To Make Your Own -
I found this cool. I have a waterfall and a blacklight, so am going to try this out to see how well it works. LINK
INCREDIBLE TORNADO VIDEO!! May 4, 2007 - Ellis Co., OK
chasers Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor shot this INSANE video of a violent tornado from within 50 yards!!! We had to back up at the last second, and my cell phone fell out on the road and was taken away by the tornado!!
HUGE MANITOBA TORNADO! June 23, 2007 -
storm chasers Reed Timmer and Dave Holder captured this huge, violent wedge tornado in southwest Manitoba on June 23, 2007. We were blasted by mud and flying corn stalks as the tornado crossed the road less than 200 yards away! Check out TornadoVideos.net for more insane tornado video. LINK and Tornado videos.net
"Ellis G"
Ellis Gallagher is a native New Yorker. As a former graffiti writer, his work can be found in New York City and beyond, in Autograf: New York City's Graffiti Writers by Peter Sutherland (Powerhouse Books 2004), as well as in numerous newspapers, magazines, on television and in films. Currently a Contemporary/Street Artist known as (C)ELLIS G., Gallagher's work has appeared on the cover of Time Out New York, in the New York Daily News, The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Brooklyn Paper, Der Spiegel Germany, The Area Revue France, H Magazine Spain, as well as on NY 1, RAI TV Italy, Chinese News Network, NYCTV, The Hallmark Channel, Current T.V., WPIX 11 (NYC), NBC 4 (NYC), and the streets of New York City and beyond. Gallagher will publish his first book "Adhesives," the ultimate compendium of graffiti, graphic design and street art stickers with Miss Rosen Editions for Powerhouse Books. LINK and LINK
Thursday, November 22, 2007
"Colorful Glass Art " by Dale Chihuly
Considered the greatest living master of glass-working, Dale Chihuly’s glass creations show us just that. From warm yellow and bold reds to oceanic teals and deep sky blues, the spectrum of his work is boundless. Looking at Chihuly’s collection of Basket creations and Seaforms is enough to show us his extensive colour palette, while his work plays at the pre-conceived notions we have of what glass is.
But it’s not like Chihuly to work on a small scale. With dozens of installations across the country, he’s made wonderfully vivid designs to temporarily stand in the famed botanical gardens. Part of the series Glass and Gardens visited New York’s Botanical Gardens last year and the glass creations range from floral look-alikes to dazzling sun-inspired chandeliers. LINK,
His website
"ROLLER GIRL"
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When you click on the link, it says "Roller Boy." But it is a girl, she is 4 years old, she is from a small town in India. Awesome video and quite limber and talented youngster. LINK
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
"The Strangest Internet Video Online Ever!"
This is by far the weirdest video I have ever come across on the internet. Who ever made this is either a genius or has alot of time on there hands. Im not sure which one... LINK
Marian Rupp "ART"
The name of the Artwork is "Inner Values". Marian Rupp
is a 18 years old designer and illustrator from Stuttgart/Germany. He loves both, traditional and digital art,
therefore he combines them in his work. LINK
Monday, November 19, 2007
Kanye West - "Stronger Video " (High Quality)
Found on Youtube but is from Kayne's website. Another great song, enjoy. LINK Also check out this next video,"Stronger" down by using there hands. Cool video also.Took some practice to do that.
"Daft Hands" Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Paul Oakenfold - "Ready Steady Go"
The music video for "Ready Steady Go" by Paul Oakenfold. Rare video, great to watch. Love the song. LINK
" The Vertical Bridge" Panorama Illusion
Check this Bridge out, one of the coolest Illusions ever. Go to the link following and get the effects of what I mean. Well worth the look. Was hoping for it to work on here, so I apologize that it didn't . Hope you enjoy it. Not sure where this was taken or if done up in photoshop, but is still cool. Link
"Hawaiian Lenticular"
Here is a rather striking hi-res photo of a lenticular cloud near Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawaii. LINK
"Photography 3D illusion"
By rapidly shifting the perspective on these images, your brain interprets them and you see them in 3D. Not only is this awesome, but after watching this for a couple of minutes, looking at any other graphic, it seems to be vibrating! Click on picture to see the illusion. LINK
"The Hidden Letter " by Kay Sage
Exhibited in San Francisco (USA), Fine Arts Museum. Kay Sage married fellow painter Yves Tanguy. When Tanguy died in 1955, Sage was deeply affected. She painted less and less, her once witty poetry turned wry and cynical, and she became a virtual recluse. What little energy she could summon was spent mostly on defending Tanguy's work against the critics. LINK, More here - LINK
"Rene Margritte" Art
Belgian surrealist painter Rene Magritte. Magritte, who was a painter and a painter tout court, albeit an unusual one, was nevertheless more aware than any of his contemporaries of words and of the dubious status they had acquired. His consciousness of words is evident in both his writings and paintings. The name of this artwork is, "Lagrandefamilille. LINK
"Leafy Sea Dragon"
Sea Dragons are arguably the most spectacular and mysterious of all ocean fish. Though close relatives of sea horses, sea dragons have larger bodies and leaf-like appendages which enable them to hide among floating seaweed or kelp beds. Sea dragons feed on larval fishes and amphipods, such as and small shrimp-like crustaceans called mysids (”sea lice”), sucking up their prey in their small mouths. Many of these amphipods feed on the red algae that thrives in the shade of the kelp forests where the sea dragons live.
The leafy sea dragon is the official marine emblem of the state of South Australia. A biennial Leafy Sea Dragon Festival is held by the District Council of Yankalilla, South Australia. It is a festival of the environment, arts and culture of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, with a theme of celebrating the leafy sea dragon. The inaugural festival in 2005 attracted over 7000 participants and visitors. LINK
Sunday, November 18, 2007
"Parrot Dancing Part 1 & 2 " (Snowball the Cockatoo)
This is a video of a medium sulphur crested Eleanora cockatoo named Snowball living at the Bird Lovers Only Rescue in Schererville, Indiana.
Snowball loves the Back Street boys and has taught himself to dance to their song "Everybody."
"Snowball doesn't dance unless he's inspired. Huey Lewis and the News came on the radio a few days ago and we noticed him doing a slightly different dance. So we found the CD for this song and decided to let the video roll. Towards the end of the clip, Snowball twirls his head repeatedly to the instrumental part of the song. It looks as even Snowball can get dizzy if he keeps that up for too long! Shake it off, Snowball!" LINK
"Andy Warhol Meets Surrealist Art Master Salvador Dali"
Wonderful black & white photo of the moment Andy Warhol met Salvador Dali, the Surrealist. They are shown here goofing around for the camera. LINK
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Great Pose - Great Pictures"
Here is a series of pictures taking funnily and entertaining. Enjoy LINK
"Every Moment is Precious"
To realize the value of ONE YEAR
Ask a student who has failed his exam.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE DAY
Ask a daily wage laborer who has ten kids to feed.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR
Ask the person thats lost a loved one.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE
Ask the person who missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND
Ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLI-SECOND
Ask the person who won a "silver" medal in the Olympics.
"Treasure every moment that you have,
because you never know when time may run out...
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
"Sloth Bear"
Species on the verge of extinction. The small sloth bear is unique amongst the bears, as insects are its main food source. It has a long, shaggy black coat, which on some individuals appears to have a cinnamon tinge, and there is a pale white/cream marking on the chest. The muzzle is also pale in colour and these bears have a shaggy mane of hair around the shoulders. The snout is relatively long, the lips are bare, and sloth bears lack upper incisors, all of which are adaptations for their insect-based diet. The front feet are turned inwards and have large and slightly curved ivory claws for digging. Early explorers saw these bears lying upside down in trees and gave them their common name of sloth bear.Most sloth bears live in India and Sri Lanka; others live in southern Nepal, and they have been reported in Bhutan and Bangladesh. LINK
"ROFL Cats"
Some cute pictures of cats with captions. Had a good laugh on these.There is 5 pages, enjoy. LINK
"BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTER"
Not wanting to be left behind by Saudi Arabia and Dubai, the country of Bahrain has been approving some interesting and eye-popping developments in the realm of green architecture. Especially interesting is the new Bahrain World Trade Center located in the city of Manama. The 50-story complex contains two identical towers that rise over 240 meters in height. The sail-shaped buildings offer a visually striking silhouette, appropriately referencing the maritime environment of this small Middle Eastern island, and boast one very unique feature — 3 giant wind turbines tying the two “sails” together. LINK
"THE SONGJIANG SUSTAINABLE HOTEL IN CHINA"
Near Shanghai, the Songjiang district has become a popular weekend destination for many tourists with its natural beauty and sprawling landscapes. And now the Songjiang Hotel might just become the newest and greenest attraction. While it may look a bit sci-fi, this hotel was designed for the real (green) world, with many sustainable features in mind.
The 400-bed resort will be located in a 100-meter-deep quarry located in the province and will contain restaurants, cafes, sport facilities, and even underwater public areas and guestrooms. Water will play an important part in the design, featured in many areas around the hotel. Waterfalls, underwater aquariums, and green areas will be integrated into the design to match the existing facing of the quarry. LINK
"Development of a new born Panda"
Once upon a time the female panda was pregnant and when the time came she gave birth to this little fellow…
The new born cub was so small and fragile that he seemed to be more of a cat cub than of a panda one…Attention, good care and all the time needed were spent so that the little cub would grow healthy and beautiful…In a week, he is already acting as a ” big ” and powerful animal, sniffing around…At 25 days, the cub begins to look as a panda…the specific black spots have already appeared but he’s still blind…After 30 days, the cub looks like a little pig ..
In a couple more days, we have a brand new panda cub able to eat and start to play by his own.When he’s 85 days old, no one knows what he’s up to…But he still is somehow funny and he sleeps just like a human baby…Let’s blow the candle, the cub has reached 3 months old …Mammals evolve the same way as humans do and still, some people couldn’t care less about them, about the environment and about living a healthy life… Check out the progress in the pictures in the LINK.
Friday, November 16, 2007
"Dirty Car Art Gallery"
This image featuring Leonardo's "Mona Lisa" with Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" is shown at its peak. These images drawn in the dust are obviously quite impermanent. One of the cool things about them is how they change over time. More dust accumulates as the car is driven down the road. Early morning dew streaks and dots the image, creating a patina. A light shower creates a deeper patina... LINK
Thursday, November 15, 2007
"Glass Lionfish Sculpture"
Tim Lindemann is a glassblower who sculpts a wide range of tropical sea-dwellers, including this fellow, the mighty lionfish. Via boingboing and Lindemann Glass
"Glass Jellyfish Sculpture"
"Tree - Fish"
The rivulus is notorious for being the only fish that can naturally self-fertilize and is also known to breathe air for long periods of time. However, scientists accidentally discovered that this odd American fish can live in logs while breathing air for months at a time, a behavior they now call “logpacking” since many rivulas will pack together inside a single log. Link
"Liger"
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
" Glamorous Insects!"
Dark Roasted Blend has a gallery of beautiful photographs of exotic insects by various photographers. This one is an Idolomantis diabolica, or a Devil’s Flower Mantis. Link
"Animusic Videos" ( I LIKE )
"Future Retro"
Animusic - Future Retro -
I Find Animusic to be relaxing yet invigorating. Listen and enjoy, am posting several.
"Drum Machine"
Animusic 1 - 04 - Drum Machine -
"Resonant Chamber"
Animusic 2 - 03 - Resonant Chamber -
"Starship Groove"
Animusic 2 - 01 - Starship Groove -
"Fiber Bundles"
Animusic Fiber Bundles -
"Acoustic Curves"
Hope you enjoy the listen. There is more Via: Metacafe
and Google
" A GUY PLAYING INDONESIAN TRANCE MUSIC IN OXFORD "
Monday, November 12, 2007
"Camouflaged Animals"
These animals have a great defense mechanism in that they can blend into their natural environment. More pictures Via: ebaumsworld
"People Camouflage"
Camouflage is used to disguised oneself so that they are not noticable when blending into the environment to conceal their shape. Check out some interesting ways of people camouflaging. More cool pictures in this link.
"Biddy Maroney's illustration"
Sunday, November 11, 2007
"Philatelic Keyboard"
These Philatelic Keyboards were made by Andy from Model M: "Each of his keyboards are made with the stamps of a single nation and often commemorate a royal coronation or celebrate a particular sport. Andy's friends and family are most often the lucky recipients of these works of art." Who says philately will get you nowhere? Via: boing boing
Saturday, November 10, 2007
0de) M.C. Escher & Salvador Dali - by sAm Firman (uk)
:an ODE 2 Salvador Dali & M.C.Escher - please enjoy. music written by the band T00L
a song entitled 'Parabol' Via: Youtube
"Tribute To Salvador Dali"
Dali was the man. Music by Mogwai, song is called "Take me somewhere nice" and it is on "rock action". Via: Youtube
Friday, November 09, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
"The coolest Bird On This Planet"
"The Art of Kevin Mack"
Kevin Mack (Link) is a special effects genius, He's also an excellent artist. Mack's work is the result of ongoing research in a wide range of fields from the mathematics of complexity to neuroscience and human perception. His work in artificial life and rule based systems, used on What Dreams May Come and Fight Club, inspired the development of tissue simulation software that is now being used for virtual stem cell research. In 2006, Mack received the title of Honorary Neuroscientist, from UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, for his lectures there on perception, visualization and creativity. Via: Boing Boing
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
"Moola Invites"
I play Moola every day. Have cashed out once and am close to cashing out my second $10.00. They have 3 different games you can play. They start you off with a penny and you work your way up. If you lose and go to nothing they start you with another penny to build on. Tonight they are having a Moola Blitz; I am putting invites here. Join and you will receive .64 cent and be on level 6, and for each one that joins under me and activates there account I will receive .32 cents. Come one, come all join in on the fun. They will also be having Bigger Booster spins during the Blitz tonight from 6 to midnight. Try it out. You can also join anytime even after tonight. Just trying to get you a better start and help me also. Good Luck. Click here to get invite.
"Tesla Coil Duet"
You may remember the singing Tesla coil previously on Neatorama; now here are two Tesla coils doing The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in harmony!
The Tesla coils stand 7 feet tall and are each capable of putting out over 12 foot of spark. They are spaced about 18 feet apart. The coils are controlled over a fiber optic link by a single laptop computer. Each coil is assigned to a midi channel which it responds to by playing notes that are programed into the computer software. These coils were constructed by Steve Ward and Jeff Larson. Video was captured by Terry Blake. What is not obvious is how loud the coils are. They are well over 110dB… Via: Neatorama and Youtube
"Urban Street Art Images in Macroscale"
"The Giants in the Streets." What better way to follow up on The Little People of London than with an amazing tale of artistic giganticism? Julia Fullerton-Batten was born in Bremen, Germany and received her diploma in fine arts from the Berkshire College of Art and Design. She has since traveled the world and rapidly risen to fame as a premiere fine arts photographer, in no small part thanks to her surreal urban imagery. Via: Web Urbanist
Urban Archeology: "Submerged Wonders of The World"
Bay of Cambay, India: A few years back discovered the remains of a vast 9,500 year old city. This submerged ruin has intact architecture and human remains. More significantly, this find predates all finds in the area by over 5,000 years, forcing historians to reevaluate their understanding of the history of civilazation in the region. The find has been termed Dwarka, or the ‘Golden City,’ after an ancient city-in-the sea said to belong to the Hindu god Krishna. Via: Web Urbanist
"Deserted Wonders of The Modern World"
Bangkok, Thailand: This former Russian Embassy, including the century-old Luang Sathorn Mansion, is remarkably preserved despite being long abandoned. Sound-proofed and metal-lined walls tell the story of what was once a Russian intelligence stronghold during the Cold War. Pieces of intelligence and communications equipment are strewn about, but much of the architecture and decor remain intact. Via; Web Urbanist
Monday, November 05, 2007
Gnarls Barkley - "Crazy"
The 1st video from 5 time Grammy-nominated album St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley.
"You are the best. You are the worst. You are average. Your love is a part of you. You try to give it away because you cannot bear its radiance, but you cannot separate it from yourself. To understand your fellow humans, you must understand why you give them your love. You must realize that hate is but a crime-ridden subdivision of love. You must reclaim what you never lost. You must take leave of your sanity, and yet be fully responsible for your actions." -Gnarls Barkley, in a letter to the legendary rock critic Lester Bangs. The video that follows is instrumental by Lev and Via: Youtube
"My Thoughts"
I personally enjoy Gnarls Barkley music. The video above and below this post I feel are awesome and put together well. Hope you all are enjoying my Blog as much as I am enjoying doing it. Please feel free to comment or e-mail me.
"Lev and Thumpbot play Crazy"
ROBOT BAND! LEV the thereminbot and his newly-built pal thumpbot play "Crazy" with help from a 20-year-old MT32 synthesizer. OK, Lev's a bit out of tune, but hey, ROBOTS. A tribute to The Ether & Aether Experiment's marvelous performance. Via: Youtube
"Labyrinths, Crypts, Catacombs and More"
Coober Pedy, Australia: This small town in the middle of nowhere, Australia, is home to some of the strangest houses on Earth. A combination of climactic conditions and the existence of opal mining in the region have literally driven the residents underground. Everything from residences to churches are carved out of the ground as the above images show. The place is something of a tourist attraction, with underground hotels as well as a golf course above ground - though golf is played at night due to the regional heat! Check out the other Labyrinths, Cypts, and Catacombs with pictures and videos. Via: Web Urbanist
"Lost Caverns and Buried Cities"
Kapadokya, Turkey is home to hundreds of linked rooms that, together, form an ancient system of underground cities over 2,500 years old. Areas are separated by narrow corridors lit once lit by oil lamps as well as other architectural devices for maximizing the defensibility of the spaces. Settlement initially started on the surface, then slowly moved underground over time. Within the link you will also see other Lost Caverns and Buried Cities, along with videos. Via Web Urbanist
Sunday, November 04, 2007
"Socalled - You Are Not Alone"
Great video with ground breaking CG directed by Benjamin Steiger Levine. Via: Youtube
Saturday, November 03, 2007
"Dazzling Set by 11 yr Old Violinist"
Only 11 years old when she performed at TED, Sirena Huang is still technically a child. But as anyone who sees her perform can attest, she has a musician’s soul that transcends her years. "Her musical imagination is boundless," said Juilliard dean Stephen Clapp, who described her as "a musical artist with qualities of maturity far beyond her age."
What's most striking in her performance style is the way she combines technical ability with emotional force and nuance. Her fiercely virtuoso performances are profoundly moving, even via podcast. "Amazed," "delighted" and "spellbound" are the words bloggers often use after watching her play. Via: Ted
"Dubai World Islands"
Dubai is home to an increasingly infamous set of awe-inspiring man-made islands, by far the largest in the world. One would almost have to be living on an island oneself to have not seen or heard of this first item on this amazing islands list. These islands, in the shape of everything from a palm to the world itself, constitute the most massive land-moving operation of all time. Dubai has recognized that oil, its original source of wealth, will only last for so long. With islands like these and a thriving tourist industry around them there is no doubt that Dubai will outlast its oil supplies. Via: Youtube
Friday, November 02, 2007
"10 Divinely Designed Churches"
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas, or the Las Lajas Cathedral [wiki] in Colombia, was built in 1916 on a site where, according to local legend, the Virgin Mary appeared. The story goes like this: an Indian woman named MarÃa Mueses de Quiñones was carrying her deaf-mute daughter Rosa on her back near Las Lajas ("The Rocks"). Weary of the climb, the MarÃa sat down on a rock when Rosa spoke (for the first time) about an apparition in a cave.
Later on, a mysterious painting of the Virgin Mary carrying a baby was discovered on the wall of the cave. Supposedly, studies of the painting showed no proof of paint or pigments on the rock - instead, when a core sample was taken, it was found that the colors were impregnated in the rock itself to a depth of several feet. Via: Neatorama
"10 Most Amazing Temples In The World"
Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched precariously on the edge of a 3,000-feet-high cliff in Paro Valley, is one of the holiest places in Bhutan. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche [wiki], the second Buddha, flew onto the cliff on the back of a tigress, and then meditated in a cave which now exists within the monastery walls.
The monastery, formally called Taktshang Goemba, was built in 1692 and reconstructed in 1998 after a fire. Now, the monastery is restricted to practicing Buddhists on religious retreats and is off-limits to ordinary tourists. Via: Neatorama
Thursday, November 01, 2007
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