"Rocket Sled Destruction Angle 1" LINK
"Rocket Sled Destruction!" LINK
Adam and Jamie use a rocket to test the old tale of a two-truck head-on collision, and the wee car caught in-between.
See the super slow-motion results when Adam and Jamie use a rocket to test the old tale of a two-truck head-on collision, and the wee car caught in-between.
Wednesdays @ 9pm ET/PT, only on Discovery.
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythb...
Thursday, April 30, 2009
MythBusters
Sand Dancer
“It’s pretty amazing how he can form perfect geometric shapes and figures using barely any reference points/guides.” LINK: Youtube
Lamborghini Gallardo - Italian Police
Lamborghini has donated a police version of the company's newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia. The Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia powered by 560 horsepower engine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. It sported a recording video system, as soon as police officers discover a suspicious driver, with the help of GPS data, the device can calculate the location, direction of movement and speed of the Lamborghini. Using radio data transmission, the video system in the Gallardo Polizia transfers its images in real time to the relevant police station. LINK
Largest Drum Crescendo
The largest drum crescendo consisted of 70 drum kits and was led by Pepe Sanchez (Spain) on the set of 'Guinness World Records', in Madrid, Spain, on 19 December 2008. Pepe Sanchez is a former GWR holder having held the record for the largest drum kit ensemble in 2001. LINK: Youtube
Kids Say the Darndest Things - ART LINKLETTER
Sooo funny. Art Linkletter was (IS!) one of the good guys. LINK: Youtube
Downhill racer
Scientists know about three spiders that roll, rather than walk, down sand dunes. Now they’ve found one that propels itself with handsprings.
The palm-size arachnid gets a running start and flings itself into a continuous cartwheel, which can move it along at almost 5 mph. LINK
Frozen Woolly Mammoth Baby
Are baby animals still cute after they've been frozen for 40,000 years? Lyuba here was discovered by a Siberian reindeer herder. She's perfectly preserved - she even has eyelashes. Researchers think she was a month old when she fell into a river and was suffocated in mud. Aw. LINK
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Saturn V Model Rocket Launch
3D Photo Sculptures by Gwon Osang
Gwon Osang, a contemporary Korean artist, uses hundreds of photographs of his subjects to create remarkable 3D sculptures. LINK
Sunbeam Tiger Concept inspired by the 1920s Sunbeam Tiger LSR Car
Sunbeam Tiger Concept is a 2 seater sports car inspired by 1925 Sunbeam Tiger Land Speed Record car, and designer Ryan Skelley is a design student of Coventry University creates it to celebrate the centenary of the original Sunbeam (1925-2025) Now it is only 2009? OK, anyway...
The Sunbeam Tiger is powered by electric engine, 0- 60 mph in 2.3 seconds, top speed at 160mph and a single charge for 800 miles. And it also packed a lithium-titanate battery pack with a full change in four hours. The Tiger Concept is made of eco materials, including recycled aluminum tubular chassis, soy foam seats with Biofabric, vegetable oil resin body panels... LINK
WALL OF DEATH (homemade) the SCOOTER did it amazing
With just a little tuning the honda sky rides like a dream right to the top. LINK: Youtube
The Interior of the Boeing 747 Intercontinental
Its interior is designed to reduce jetlag in long range flights. It will be a lot quieter than the current 747, and it will have the same "new curved, upswept architecture" to make it airier and give passengers more room for personal belongings. Also like the 787, the Intercontinental will use special lighting to provide "smooth transitions for a more restful flight. LINK
Monday, April 27, 2009
How To Make An R/C Nerf Tank
Indian Glassy Fish
“The Indian glassy fish is a species of freshwater fish in the Asiatic glassfish family of order Perciformes. It is native to an area of south Asia from Pakistan to Malaysia. The Indian glassy fish has a striking transparent body revealing its bones and internal organs; the male develops a dark edge to the dorsal fin. The fish grows to a maximum overall length of 3.1 inches.” LINK
Man Finds Jesus On His Guitar
“A New Gloucester guitar maker said he has found what he thinks is a heavenly image on one of his instruments he made. Joe Lepore said he made a guitar recently and about four days after he finished, a mysterious image suddenly appeared. He said you can see Jesus… Lepore said he is not going to sell the guitar instead he plans to keep it in the family.” LINK
The Naked Ladies Alphabet by anthonBeeke (NSFW)
One of the most elaborate 'human alphabets', in terms of its formal quality, is of course anthonBeeke's, published by de Jong & Co. printers in their experimental 'Kwadraat' series in 1970. LINK
21 Now-Creepy Paintings By Adolf Hitler
Sure, if you didn't know who painted them, you might think they were decent enough to hang in some hotel. But they're by the Fuhrer. Here are 21 now-creepy paintings by Adolf Hitler. LINK
Recycling Eagle’ sculpture release on Earth Day
Burnaby artist Bill Thomson, places his ‘Recycling Eagle’ sculpture at the new Vancouver Convention Centre building. Bill’s ‘Recycling Eagle’ is one of over 150 ‘Eagles in the City’ to be located in towns around the province from April 2009 to April 2010. The project is sponsored by the BC Lions Society.
The artist states: ‘Recycling Eagle’, is a urban eagle with a sharp eye for salvage and a popular culture flair for ‘bling’. The silvery wings are embellished with the shiny backs of recycled license plates along with a built in LED light system on the trailing edge of the wings. Check out Thomson’s unique ‘Recycling Eagle’, on your next visit to the waterfront. LINK
Funkytown by Lipps Inc. Remix with Old Computer Equipment (Funky Town)
QUOTE: This is my video response to James Houston's remix of Radiohead's Nude. I decided to try my own version with Funkytown by Lipps Inc. I only used computers from the early 1980's that were destined for the Junk Yard and this is how I got the idea for JunkyTown.
Go to Youtube to read more on how this was made. I think it is cool.
Carbon Motors E7: NYPD Cool
Built on a purpose-built chassis and using a 300 HP, 420 Lb-Ft of torque forced-induction diesel, the 4,000 Lb E7 will run 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, top out at 155 MPH and return 28-30 MPG in normal use. More importantly, it's designed to a 250,000-mile durability spec. Faster, more economical and longer lasting than current cop cars, but it's what inside that really counts; the E7 has been designed around the police officers specific needs. LINK
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Mia and Thor are home in Sweden
Were are all over the moon here at Help Find My Child that Thor and Mia have been reunited and landed safely in Sweden. The following Link will show you a news video (in Swedish) of Mia and Thor landing at the airport .. thank you to everyone who helped get work out, who kept Thor's profile high and to those who send words of support or said a prayer for them xx.
LINK: Youtube
Henson's 11
This is what we would have enjoyed if Jim Henson had produced the movie Ocean’s Eleven. Link, Via: Unique Daily, Via: Youtube
RIP Bea Arthur
Goodnight, Golden Girl. Arthur passed away peacefully at her home in Los Angeles; she was 86. LINK
Blue Man Group
Mushroom Magick art book
I just received a curious and lovely new book, titled Mushroom Magick, by artist Arik Roper. It's a collection of Roper's paintings of various species of hallucinogenic mushrooms. BB pal Erik Davis contributed an essay and famed mycologist Gary Lincoff provided notes on the various kinds of 'shrooms pictured in the book. From the book description: LINK
Incubus - Love Hurts (Music Video)
This is the music video for Love Hurts. This is an www.incubus-online-view.com exclusive! LINK: Youtube
Unseen pictures of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1957. Proud Galleries and The Sam Shaw Archives, Ltd. presents Audrey and Marilyn is showing at Proud Central, 32 John Adam Street, London between 30th April and 26th July. LINK
Square Style Painting - Robert Doesburg
Using a "square style" that he developed on his own, Robert Doesburg's paintings exude a great amount of color and almost look like they're sparkling.
Born in 1945 in the Netherlands, Robert has painted all his life. "I see myself as a aesthetic sensualist, always looking for beauty and always trying to paint with intuition and feeling. This emotional language has to radiate from my work." LINK
AWESOME AIR SHOW 4 - 25 - 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Apache — A 19th Century Personal Protection Gadget
Renault F1 Dubai Autodrome Crash
Team Renault F1 Roadshow comes to Dubai Autodrome and, after hours trying to get the car sorted, it finally gets on the track....... for a few seconds....... LINK: Youtube
Keith Urban "Jeans On"
Keith Urban slideshow of his song "Jeans On". Totally Love this song. LINK: Youtube
Myrtle Beach Wildfire
Thousands of acres have burned as ash continues to fall after North Myrtle Beach residents were evacuated, reports Jody Barr from WBTW-TV.
This video was posted to Youtubev on 4-23-09.
Rob Dyrdek
Factory Balls 2 (Game Battle)
Create custom-made balls according to the specifications on the box. LINK
Lamp by Roger Wood
Here's the latest Klockwerks newsletter from mad sculptor Roger Wood, a clockmaker/assembage sculptor who's branching out into glorious lamps. LINK
Klockwerks
YouTube Mosaic Music Video
The video's official release date was April 21, 2009. It took the team over 1 month to privately annotate the videos before publishing it publicly!
The YouTube Mosaic Music Video is a digital piece of art that was made from 1.4 million tiles, and thousands of unique YouTube video stills. It is an original, interactive video of it's kind, and maxs out YouTube's annotation editor. LINK: Youtube
Some Really Amazing Hot Rods
Hot Rods are automobiles rebuilt or modified for high speed, fast acceleration, or sporty appearance.
A wide range of automobiles may be called hot rods, including some of those used in drag racing as well as those used in recreational cruising. They may be composed of used or new parts. Some are intended primarily for exhibition. LINK: Presurfer
Skateboarding Dog
All clips are from January 2007. Tillman was a little over a year old at the time and is a much better skateboarder now. To find out more about Tillman visit http://www.gotillman.com. LINK: Yutube
Eminem's "Letter to Detroit" for NCAA's Final Four (CBS)
Here is a little clip of Em paying homage to his hometown. It's poetic and pays tribute to Detroit's culture and national impact.
This was aired on Saturday (April 4 2009) on CBS. LINK: Yutube
FLOWERS FROM MY SWEETIE
Roses and Flowers I received from ARBYN for my Birthday on 4-22. We had a relaxing evening and ordered food to be delivered so I didn't have to cook. :).
We have been going together for almost five years and have been living together for the past 14 months.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Avril Lavigne - Complicated (With Lyrics)
Avril Lavigne - Complicated (with lyrics). LINK: Youtube
Very true in life if you've been there that is.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
New Works by Ron English
World renowned artist Ron English is at it again. His latest show “Lazarus Rising” will run at the Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London from May 8th through June 6th, 2009. The new exhibition, with its deliberately provocative theme of resurrection, reflects the contemporary socio-political situation, presenting uncomfortable and dark insights beneath the slick, plastic face of our society. LINK
Five Tracks
This picture of tracks in Lakehurst, New Jersey looks quite intriguing. Can you guess what they are for?
In order for a plane to safely land on an aircraft carrier without racing off the end, its tailhook needs to be ‘caught’ by arresting cables attached to the carrier’s deck (see here). these cables need to be extremely strong and durable but also flexible enough so as not to stop the plane too quickly. these 5 test tracks, located at navair in lakehurst, are dedicated to testing these very systems and the emergency barricades. LINK
See more pictures of vehicle testing facilities at deputy dog. Link
Floating Water Bridge
The Swirls and Waves of Antelope Canyon
Gaze for too long at these rock formations, and you begin to drift off and forget whether you’re looking at a geological phenomenon or a vast, abstract oil painting. The swirls seem to envelop you, and in Antelope Canyon they actually do. Let’s take a ramble down this most gorgeous of gorges and lose ourselves in the wonderful play of light and patterns that captivate its many visitors each year. Here lies one of the planet’s greatest natural art galleries. LINK
SmartFaucet
For the person who has everything, here’s SmartFaucet. Besides the features you’ve actually heard of in a faucet, it has a face recognition system so it can adjust heat and flow to your individual preferences. Link, Via: J-Walk Blog, Via: Neatorama
Ocean Emerald, a Super Yacht
Ocean Emerald, a super yacht designed by Sir Norman Foster, has been launched. LINK
Jay-Z vs. Radiohead
Jaydiohead is a mash-up album of Jay-Z an Radiohead. Git yerself some while the gittin's good. LINK (Thanks, Gabe Adiv!)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Deep Rock Railroad and Cloudscraper Roller Coaster
Deep Rock Railroad is a model railroad with moving trains, boats, and crazy clowns, and Cloudscraper Roller Coaster is a roller coaster made from N-scale model railroad track, and it's 480 scale feet high! Deep Rock Railroad uses REAL train sounds! Hot train action, and just LISTEN to those cool sounds! Cloudscraper Roller Coaster uses real sounds too. LINK, Via: Youtube
Legs-on with Honda's walking-assist devices
Helps with correct stride and assistance for forward movement, and the other which is meant for supporting your weight while doing tasks that require lots of bending at the knee. The former is intended to help the elderly, the disabled and those suffering from muscle or joint weakness walk more easily, and the latter is geared towards workers who are constantly performing leg and knee movements that can cause strain or injury. LINK
The Engadget team goes legs-on to see what Honda's new assistive devices feel like. Verdict? Powerful. LINK: Youtube
Lowest Street Legal Car
“Perry Watkins has built the lowest street legal car measuring just 19 inches off the ground, called the Flatmobile.” w/ video
Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009
Filmed over the period of a few months in and around Edinburgh by Dave Sowerby, this video of Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill features probably the best collection of street/street trials riding ever seen. There's some huge riding, but also some of the most technically difficult and imaginative lines you will ever see. Without a doubt, this video pushes the envelope of what is perceived as possible on a trials bike. LINK
Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes A Baby Titi Monkey Into The World!
Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating the birth of a primate called the Bolivian gray titi monkey. Native to South American tropical forests, there are less than 50 individuals in accredited zoos. Lincoln Park Zoo has one of the most successful breeding pairs. LINK
Electric Stimulus to face -test3 ( Daito Manabe )
Daito Manabe:Direction,programming and composition supported by Masaki Teruoka and Katsuhiko Harada: device Taeji Sawai: sound design Rhizomatiks.
The weird yet strangely wonderful work of Daito Manabe, a Japanese video artist who puts electrodes on his face to make glitchy electronic music. LINK, Via: Youtube
50+ Cool Laptop Sleeves and Bags
There are a lot of really nice sleek and cool laptop sleeves and bag out there, and chances are one must be perfect for your machine. If you want to be slightly different from the rest of the crowd, we want to show you some laptop sleeves and bag we thought really nice and purchasable. Here’s 50+ Cool Laptop Sleeves and Bags You Can Buy.
Note: The price stated here are taken from stores they cross-referenced and it might varies from store to store. Hongkiat.com has no affiliation with these stores or whatsoever. Go to the LINK and check it out.
Matchbox Mountain
The 1984 sculpture in this video was located in the San Francisco FAO Schwartz's window for a couple of years. It's now for sale on eBay with a starting bid of $4500. The maker says, "I'll include alot of matchbox and hotwheel vehicles(some of which i've retrofitted with head and tail lights." Matchbox Mountain. LINK, Via: Youtube
US Naval Academy Performance Kings Firecracker
The Kings Firecrackers are a group of elementary and Jr High school girls from Kings Local School District in Ohio who, besides doing their school work and keeping their grades up, practice for 5 days a week, 2 hrs a day jumping rope. And it pays off; they’ve been on Late Night With David Letterman, in the Macy’s Day parade, at one of Bush’s inaugurations as well as in American Girl magazine. LINK, Via: Neatorama, Via: Youtube
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Soft Cell vs Depeche Mode - Tainted Personal Jesus
Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" mixed with Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus". LINK: Youtube
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Aerosmith - Hole in my soul
The part where he says "Sometimes I feel broke and I can't be fixed." Made me think, one reason I despise liars and cheaters. Don't need mind games in my life, life is to short. What I say is from experiences I have been through. LINK: Youtube
The Guinness Bug
This unpleasant creature - called a Hop Bug (humanus lupalus) - has just been discovered, along with its brethren, amid the hop farms of Ireland, which means that Guinness may have to shift all production to Nigeria. LINK
Infected Mushroom Deeply Disturbed
They added some trippy video to make the song become the sound track using the full song. LINK: Youtube
Airbrushing SKULLS
ChromoSoma Lamp by Javier Alejandre
Madrid-based Industrial designer Javier Alejandre created a mix-and-match lamp unlike anything we’ve seen before. His lamp ChromoSoma takes inspiration from the genealogical tree, which lets the owner choose his or her own unique configuration. It’s easier just to watch the clip to see what it’s all about: LINK, Via: Youtube
Nathan Jurevicius’ Scarygirl Flash Game
In 2000, Australian artist Nathan Jurevicius created a character named Scarygirl, a cute but slightly odd little girl who has a giant octopus as a guardian, and thought of a game. Flash forward nine years later, he has finally finished it.
If you haven’t checked it out before, do yourself a favor and head on over to Nathan’s website. It’s the most beautifully animated Flash, like, ever!
Link - Via: gamingatwork, Via: Neatorama
Elephant on Water Skis
1959 Home movies - An elephant water skis behind a boat at the Pittsburgh Bicentennial regatta. LINK: Youtube
Vintage Beer Cans
Photo: Lance Wilson Via: Love Made Visible
Love beer? Here’s something for you: a neat collection of vintage beer cans by Lance Wilson and Dan Becker. According to TheDieline blog, the duo have over 2000 beer cans from the past 70 years or so, and have uploaded photos of a small fraction of them onto Flickr.
Link [Flickr Photoset], Via: Neatorama
Al Capone’s Prison Cell
When notorious gangster Al Capone was incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, he was treated with deference by guards, and maintained powerful connections from behind bars. Link, Via: J-Walk Blog, Via: Neatorama
(image credit: Mike Graham)
Friday, April 17, 2009
Röyksopp ft. Robyn - The Girl and the Robot [HQ]
A new single from Röyksopp featuring pop sensation Robyn. LINK: Youtube
Timelapse Drawing of Marilyn Monroe
A timelapse charcoal drawing of Marilyn Monroe.
Measures 14x11 inches. Material used HB charcoal pencil and a kneaded eraser. LINK: Youtube
World’s Longest Motor Scooter
A couple of guys build an insane long motor bike.. This is speed up. LINK
Help Find My Child Missing Children
Help Find My Child is a group of volunteers helping families of missing or exploited children. This video tells you a little about the group and highlights many children who need to be found. Please take a moment to watch, share or comment every little helps!
Follow them on twitter - @helpfindmychild
visit there main site - www.helpfindmychild.net
As they get close to the end of there first year we hope many of the children that are featured in the new video will be located soon. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far with searching and raising profiles of missing children. LINK: Youtube
Freaky Liquid Metal
Ferrofluid (magnetic fluid) sculptures by two Japanese artists that move like something out of a science fiction movie. You have to watch the video! LINK: Youtube
V8 Engine Block Machined From Solid
V8 Engine Block Machined From Solid on a Matsuura 5 axis MAM72-63V CNC state of the art Machine Tool. LINK: Youtube
Wayne Gretzky Visits Wine Library TV - Episode #660
Gary Vaynerchuk has the honor of sitting down with “The Great One” to talk about wine and hockey. LINK: Youtube
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Art Is The Cure
Art Is The Cure is a project that inspires people to turn to art therapy as a way of dealing with problems in life.
Art Is The Cure was founded by English artist, Rich Simmons, In February 2008. LINK: Youtube
Modern Architecture - Korean Pavilion for 2010 World Expo: Shanghai
Architects Mass Studies have unveiled their design for the Korean pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China. The Korean Pavilion is situated in Zone A, directly neighboring the Japan Pavilion and the Saudi Arabia Pavilion, and in close proximity to the China Pavilion. The site is around 64,600 ft² (6000m²), and it is one of the largest lots within the expo compound. The pavilion will include a large exhibition space, VIP lounge, press room, conference room, restaurant, administrative facilities and a roof garden.
Read more on the Korean pavilion at the LINK.
‘Feeling This’ Music Video Now In Lego Format!
Breathtaking Images of Patagonia - Photographer Joel Flory
Joel Flory's website. Last year he took a trip with friends to Patagonia, a majestic place I've always wanted to visit. Patagonia is defined as the geographic region containing the southernmost portion of South America. Located in Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is filled with gorgeous glaciers and unbelievably amazing landscape. LINK
Solar Powered Kinetic Animal Sculptures
Development of the Eadweard Muybridge / Theo Jansen inspired kinetic paper animals. Featured are a solar powered horse followed by a horse and some Giraffes controlled by a Basic Stamp 2 micro-controller. LINK: Youtube
Trombone Gallery
Who knew there were so many types of trombones? Douglas Yeo has pictures of all kinds of trombone configurations. Pictured is a buccin, a trombone with a bell ending in a zoomorphic head. Link, Via: Metafilter, Via: Neatorama
The Smallest Airplanes In The World
This is not about remote controlled or paper airplanes. This is about the smallest manned planes in the world. The first plane to be so titled was known as the Wee Bee. The diminutive plane was designed, built, and flown by Ken Coward, William Chana, and Karl Montijo in San Diego, California, during the late 1940s.
Just over 14 ft long and with a wingspan of only 18 ft, the Wee Bee was powered by a 30-hp piston engine and could carry a maximum of 200 lb, including the pilot and fuel. Weight was kept to a minimum by having the pilot lay in a prone position atop the fuselage. LINK
The Smallest Airplanes In The World.
Ron White - Behavioral Problems on Comedy Central April 19 at 9pm/8C
Bobble-head Ron White arrives on "Tater Air" for a psychiatric evaluation after his infamous brush with the law. Can anyone figure Ron out? Watch Ron White's "Behavioral Problems" on Comedy Central, premiering Sunday, April 19 at 9pm/8C.
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon. But the Grammy nominated comedian can now officially add "Bad Boy" to his resume with his NEW Comedy Central Special "Behavioral Problems". LINK: Youtube
The Modern Thinker
I wanted to convey the concept of the modern electrical age with the barrage of electrical interference in our lives. So much is happening and demanding our attention that it is difficult to "think".
Lacking the physique of Rodin's "Thinker" statue, I have chosen to be covered with sparks from a Tesla coil. I am protected by a layer of foil that covers everything except my face which has a very fine wire mask. Link, Via: Neatorama
A "faceless" watch
National Geographic's New Infinite Photograph
Check out the video of this new Web app from National Geographic. It's called Infinite Photograph and is live today at www.ngm.com/infinite.
The browser-based program features stunning user-submitted photography from the natural world to create a massive As Seen on Earth photo mosaic that you can navigate by clicking on color patterns to create an infinite number of photograph mosaics. LINK: Youtube
That’s the idea behind the Infinite Photograph, a giant mosaic composed of some 300,000 photos submitted to National Geographic’s My Shot program. You click on the first image, then go deeper and deeper into the mosaic, and find mosaics within mosaics. Curiouser and curiouser. LINK: Neatorama
Blender 3D art
Couple of photos and vids of 3D animation in Blender - open source 3D modelling, creating animations, photos and even games... video made by various authors. LINK: Youtube
Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass
Directed by Ordinary Kids (SF) with Aesop Rock and featuring the art of Jeremy Fish. Mixed media video features animation and live action. LINK: Youtube
Elton John - Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
Featured in this video at 6:38 is some stunning art work created by Carole Foret. It is an original oil painting on 30" x 60" canvas. LINK: Youtube
Golden Eagle dragging mountains goats off cliffs.
--English -- The diet of the golden eagles consists mainly of small mammals, occasionally capture goat mountains, lambs, fawns, etc. generally these specimens are usually ill or weaknesses. The conservation of these eagles contributes to sustaining a high quality of the alpine habitat. LINK: Youtube
I didn't understand the language but the video was still interesting. I understood the just of what was happening.
VEGEMITE on TOAST SPEED PAINTING: TheHill88's Portrait
A Portrait of YouTube's TheHill88 done with Vegemite and a butter knife on 9 pieces of toast. Original painting time 1hr 30mins. Speed Plays in under 4 mins. LINK: Youtube
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sonya Kahn - Friend Live Performance
Acoustic performance of the 'Friend' song from Sonya Kahn's Debut CD New Beginning. LINK: Youtube
Believe me I know the mind playing games people can play. But your more the wiser and the smarter. I always say, "What goes around comes around."
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Bubble Eye Fish
“The Bubble Eye normally has an evenly curved back that lacks a dorsal fin. The pair of large pouches of skin attached under its eyes jiggle as it swims. Bubble Eyes have metallic scales and they are similar to the celestial eye goldfish. The eyes of the Bubble Eye goldfish are normal in the young fry, but will start to develop eye bladders three months after hatching. Like ranchu, the bubble eye goldfish lacks in dorsal fin and has a double tail. They normally grow up to 6 to 8 inches in length.” LINK
Over Powered Powerwheels
Snow Jam Barbie Jeep vs. Corvette vs. F150 vs. Mustang Crazy Drift. LINK: Youtube
Röyksopp 'Happy Up Here'
Official video for the first single from 'Junior'! Directed by Reuben Sutherland. The album 'Junior' is out 23rd March! LINK: Youtube
National Parks Utah
$7 solar oven design wins $75,000 prize
The Kyoto Box is a cardboard box, with an interior that's painted black, aluminum foil-covered top panels, and covered with clear acrylic. It gets hot enough to boil water. Its inventor, Kenyan-based Jon Bohmer, won a £51,000 prize from the Forum for the Future.
The box will be produced in a factory in Nairobi. He told CNN: "This took me about a weekend, and it worked on the first try. It's mind-boggling how simple it is." LINK, Via: Youtube
Inventor turns cardboard boxes into eco-friendly oven.
If It Ain't Hell, They Ain't Happy - Catch Returns 4/14 @ 9pm ET/PT on Discovery *
All eyes point to 53° 52 North / 166° 31 West: Dutch Harbor, Alaska, where Captains Sig Hansen (Northwestern), Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand (Time Bandit), Phil Harris (Cornelia Marie) and Keith Colburn (Wizard) are all back for another season of crab fishing, but storms -- personal, natural and financial--are brewing.
The seas are rougher, the stakes are higher and the intensity has never been stronger as the original, ultimate tough guys of television return in Discovery Channels Emmy-winning DEADLIEST CATCH for an all new season Tuesday, April 14, at 9 PM ET/PT.
Believe me I will be watching. This is one of my favorite shows. LINK: Youtube
Legend of Zelda medley - A Capella Voices and Violin
Original Composition by Koji Kondo.
Music arranged, performed, recorded, engineered and mixed by Diwa de Leon
Video shooting, editing, rendering by Diwa de Leon
This is his own rendition of the themes from Legend of Zelda game composed by Koji Kondo. Most of the picks came from Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past originally for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). LINK: Youtube
Laser-cut etchings on a Dollar Bill
Critically acclaimed tattoo artist, Scott Campbell, recently showed his work at the O.H.W.O.W. gallery in Miami, FL. The highlight of the evening was a series of laser-cut etchings, each on a stack of $1 bills. The collection is entitled “Make It Rain” and shows a sampling of the artist’s dark and beautiful undertones.
Scott Campbell was born in rural Louisiana and began his career illustrating before mastering the art of tattoo. In 2004, he opened Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn where he perfected his signature style. LINK, More at scottcampbelltattoo.com.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Funky Wine-Tasting Bar
This gorgeous wine-tasting bar created by artist Claire Danthois really caught my eye. Constructed out of recycled oak from old wine barrels, the bar was inspired by a visit to Newton Vineyard in Napa California, where they take pride in the sustainable methods used in crafting their wines.” LINK
Baseball card collage art
Artist Pat Riot launched his website, Popular Vulture, featuring a wonderful gallery of collage art baseball cards. LINK
Johnny Rex's super-8 movies from Minneapolis' skid row circa 1960
Mt. Holly Mayor Mike Haeg says:
Visitor's to Minneapolis often remark about how much drinking goes on here.
They point out the few remaining buildings with any character downtown (There are really only one half a blocks worth left) and remark, "What happens in there?" but seldom wander inside.
And I'm glad.
Because, I tend to tipple in these places, to get away from the suits, the college kids, the convention goers, and the suburban sports fans. I enjoy cheap, stiff drinks, earnest conversation, and little or no distraction from either. It's a slice of heaven.
If I had a time machine, I would go back to skid row. Perhaps I'd see my grandpa brawling outside The Sourdough. He worked for the railroad. And from what I hear, he liked to get into his cups.
Enjoy this little slice of permanent happy hour. I hope it makes you as thirsty as it makes me. LINK
Down on Skid Row by Johnny Rex.
"Come on Back" Music Video by F.U.S.B.I.
This is the new best/worst music video ever. It's called Come on Back. The video tells the story of a babe who drops a 20 dollar bill in an airport, I think. I won't give away the end, but it's all very poignant, and the song is super intense. LINK, Via: That's Your Team, Vi