amazing clip. this is a video of supernatural, quite possibly the greatest freestyler of all time, doing his famous schtick where audience members hold up random items for him to rhyme about unrehearsed and off the top. not being very verbally oriented, i am so wowed by this skill, and have such a hard time understanding how this is even humanly possible.
2/8/07
bottled water resource study
sustainable engineer Pablo Päster did a study to figure out the resources necessary to manufacture and transport one bottle of fiji water, the countries second most popular bottled water brand. the reults are staggering.
the manufacture and transport of a single one kilogram bottle
consumed
>26.88 kilograms of water (7.1 gallons)
>.849 Kilograms of fossil fuel (one litre or .26 gal)
and created
>562 grams of Greenhouse Gases (1.2 pounds).
niiice.
link to the study
2/7/07
discrimination against atheists
this video got me steaming mad. hellloooo! freedom of religion? freedom of speech? seperation of church and state? particularly the statement "this is a christian country". watch the vid...
how can a country be christian? the populus may be overwhelmingly christian, but the "country", the state is supposed to be secular, and the notion of freedom of religious practice, or the lack thereof, is supposed to be one of the countrys founding principles. how is it that these two women arent able to recognize that?
oh, and this is the first part of the story preempting this "discussion"- a piece about a family in mississippi that had been kicked out of their house and ostracized from their community because of their beliefs.
how can a country be christian? the populus may be overwhelmingly christian, but the "country", the state is supposed to be secular, and the notion of freedom of religious practice, or the lack thereof, is supposed to be one of the countrys founding principles. how is it that these two women arent able to recognize that?
oh, and this is the first part of the story preempting this "discussion"- a piece about a family in mississippi that had been kicked out of their house and ostracized from their community because of their beliefs.
5000 year snuggle
these remains of an embracing man and woman were unearthed in mantua, italy the other day after 5000 years together. quite the powerful image, isnt it?
link to full story
2/6/07
whores for low rent
their title, not mine.
in an attempt to keep rents at a reasonable level in tel aviv, a group of locals scattered carboard cutouts of prostitutes around their neighborhood. hmmm.
in an attempt to keep rents at a reasonable level in tel aviv, a group of locals scattered carboard cutouts of prostitutes around their neighborhood. hmmm.
the right place, the right time
this photo, in which the lucky photographer managed to grab a once in a lifetime shot containing fireworks, a lightning storm, AND a comet(the little streak of light right in the center), was taken on january 26 in perth, australia during a "australia day" fireworks celebration.
go here for the full size image.
2/5/07
new mac ad on vista security measures
im sure youll see it sooner or later, but i just thought it was worth going ahead and posting it, since it gave me a good chuckle
2/4/07
Koichiro Tsujikawa
big post here, i'm so impressed with this guys work, i just cant decide which pieces to include, so i just decided to post everything i could find. 34 year old japanese film/music video director Koichiro Tsujikawa is doing some of the most interesting and innovative work i have ever seen. totally dreamlike, surreal, whimsical, however you want to describe it is fine, but i just think his work is awesome. check it out-
Cornelius - Drop
Cornelius - Tone Twilight Zone
Supercar - Wonderword
Sketch Show - Ekot
Cornelius - I Hate Hate
Cornelius- Beep it
Cornelius - fit song
RIP Slyme ~ Galaxy in the Groove
Eyes
Cornelius - Gum
Cornelius Music
i'm still digging around for a few more of his videos that i couldnt find on you tube or daily motion or any of the usual video sites, particularly UAs "Flash of Light". if anyone has a link, i would appreciate if you could post it in the comments.
and finally, a very sweet and inspiring interview with the man himself-link
also,Koichiro Tsujikawas website, where those willing to do a little legwork can find some more of his work and some still images-link
Cornelius - Drop
Cornelius - Tone Twilight Zone
Supercar - Wonderword
Sketch Show - Ekot
Cornelius - I Hate Hate
Cornelius- Beep it
Cornelius - fit song
RIP Slyme ~ Galaxy in the Groove
Eyes
Cornelius - Gum
Cornelius Music
i'm still digging around for a few more of his videos that i couldnt find on you tube or daily motion or any of the usual video sites, particularly UAs "Flash of Light". if anyone has a link, i would appreciate if you could post it in the comments.
and finally, a very sweet and inspiring interview with the man himself-link
also,Koichiro Tsujikawas website, where those willing to do a little legwork can find some more of his work and some still images-link
2/2/07
laurie anderson- o superman
i cant even begin to describe the influence laurie anderson had on freaking my young impressionable mind. this video is from 1981, which would have made me 8 when i first saw it, and i have loved it since. house heads should try to check out the M.A.N.D.Y. remix of this song.
adrian belew- three of a perfect pair
another adrian belew performance- this one is a great example of why the adrian belew performaces i have seen were some of the best concert experiences i ever had. hes an absolute joy to watch, always seems to have such a great time on stage, not to even mention just how frickin talented the guy is.
bicycle furniture
great idea here, using old bike parts to create furniture. theres definitely a couple design "misses" here, but also some solid hits, for sure.
bikefurniture.com
hassle me
"Not eating enough fruit? Forgot to feed the fish again? Need a little help keeping your New Year's resolutions?
Tell us what to hassle you about, and we'll nag you via email at semi-unpredictable intervals."
hassleme.co.uk
Tell us what to hassle you about, and we'll nag you via email at semi-unpredictable intervals."
hassleme.co.uk
1/31/07
neil degrasse tyson- unintelligent design
i love this guy. the always lovable host of nova science now, director of the american museum of natural history hayden planetarium, recipient of seven honorary doctorates and the NASA distinguished public service medal, astrophysicist neil degrasse tyson refuting intelligent design.
as a bonus here is a link to his appearance on the daily show.
link
as a bonus here is a link to his appearance on the daily show.
link
photographer lauren greenfield
really captivating, wide ranging, talented and socially relevant photographer lauren greenfields home site. tons of work here, ranging from straight fashion and editorial to work exploring societal pressures on girls, children, and teens, gender issues, eating disorders, and just the overall human struggle. great stuff. very powerful. be sure to explore as there is a lot of material tucked away here and there.
link- laurengreenfield.com
link- laurengreenfield.com
chuck norris- fox news anchorman
OH. MY. GOD.
what on earth? how can anyone take this station seriously? what real news show would have CHUCK FRICKIN NORRIS host? this was the only clip i could find so far, but im sure there will be more, and you can be sure i'll post em.
what on earth? how can anyone take this station seriously? what real news show would have CHUCK FRICKIN NORRIS host? this was the only clip i could find so far, but im sure there will be more, and you can be sure i'll post em.
1/30/07
bones brigade-future primitives on google video
classic bones brigade skate vid from 1985 featuring the likes of tony hawk, rodney mullen, steve caballero, ad more actin like damn fools as only a bunch of professional teenage skaters from the 80s could. this was my favorite skate video when i was a kid, mostly due to the new york street skating footage about 35 minutes in, classic. not to mention all the amazing 80s fashion goodness. i cant believe people ever wore this shit. i cant believe i ever wore some of that shit. anyone who thinks 80s fashion was cool should watch this shit, cause you are sadly mistaken.jams and hot pink evvvvverywhere.
for example-
link
for example-
link
unflinching triumph
free full online movie about one phillip rockhammer and his quest for fame and glory in the world of professional staredown competition.
unflinchingtriumph.com
if the world were 100 people:
If the World were 100 PEOPLE:
Gender
50 would be female
50 would be male
Age
20 would be 0-14
67 would be 15-64
14 would be 65 and older
Geography
5 would be from North America
9 would be from Latin America & the Caribbean
12 would be from Europe
61 would be from Asia
13 would be from Africa
Religion
31 would be Christian
21 would be Muslim
14 would be Hindu
6 would be Buddhist
12 would believe in other religions
16 would not be religious or identify themselves
as being aligned with a particular faith
First Language
17 would speak Chinese
8 would speak Hindustani
8 would speak English
7 would speak Spanish
4 would speak Arabic
4 would speak Russian
3 would speak Bengali
2 would speak Malay-Indonesian
2 would speak French
45 would speak other languages
Overall Literacy
82 would be able to read and write
18 would not
Literacy by Gender
87 males would be able to read and write
13 males would not be able to read and write
77 females would be able to read and write
23 females would not be able to read and write
Education
76 males would have a primary school education
72 females would have a primary school education
66 males would have a secondary school education
63 females would have a secondary school education
1 would have a college education
Urban/Rural
47 would be urban dwellers
53 would be rural dwellers
Drinking Water
83 would have access to safe drinking water
17 would use unimproved water
Food
17 would be undernourished
Infectious Disease
<1% would have HIV/AIDS
<1%would have tuberculosis
Poverty
53 would live on less than 2USD per day
50 would live in poverty
Electricity
69 would have electricity
31 would not
Technology
34 would be cell phone subscribers
17 would be active internet users
1 would own a computer
Gender
50 would be female
50 would be male
Age
20 would be 0-14
67 would be 15-64
14 would be 65 and older
Geography
5 would be from North America
9 would be from Latin America & the Caribbean
12 would be from Europe
61 would be from Asia
13 would be from Africa
Religion
31 would be Christian
21 would be Muslim
14 would be Hindu
6 would be Buddhist
12 would believe in other religions
16 would not be religious or identify themselves
as being aligned with a particular faith
First Language
17 would speak Chinese
8 would speak Hindustani
8 would speak English
7 would speak Spanish
4 would speak Arabic
4 would speak Russian
3 would speak Bengali
2 would speak Malay-Indonesian
2 would speak French
45 would speak other languages
Overall Literacy
82 would be able to read and write
18 would not
Literacy by Gender
87 males would be able to read and write
13 males would not be able to read and write
77 females would be able to read and write
23 females would not be able to read and write
Education
76 males would have a primary school education
72 females would have a primary school education
66 males would have a secondary school education
63 females would have a secondary school education
1 would have a college education
Urban/Rural
47 would be urban dwellers
53 would be rural dwellers
Drinking Water
83 would have access to safe drinking water
17 would use unimproved water
Food
17 would be undernourished
Infectious Disease
<1% would have HIV/AIDS
<1%would have tuberculosis
Poverty
53 would live on less than 2USD per day
50 would live in poverty
Electricity
69 would have electricity
31 would not
Technology
34 would be cell phone subscribers
17 would be active internet users
1 would own a computer
reverse graffiti
what a beautiful concept. creating graffiti designs by cleaning away the ever present built up grime on city walls. tricky one for the law to prosecute, what are you gonna charge the guy with?
"thank you for not breeding"
full article at inhabitat.com
NPR interview with one of the artists, moose(audio)
"thank you for not breeding"
full article at inhabitat.com
NPR interview with one of the artists, moose(audio)
1/28/07
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