Thursday, August 25, 2011

Peculiar Animal Sculptures

Artist Kate Macdowell creates animal sculptures with human accessories of war or human body parts. Quite intriguing.



Link via Neatorama

 

Illustrated History of Johnny Depp's Career

I am a huge fan of actor Johnny Deep. His character roles are diverse and delightful to watch. Artist Derek Eads has created a poster with each of Depp's characters.



 

Marine Sculptures Using Ocean Plastic Debris

Oregon artist Angela Pozzi was frustrated by the waste debris that washed up on the beaches near her home. So, she decided to create art sculptures of marine life out of the ocean debris. The exhibit is titled Washed Ashore Project.

Link via Inhabitat

 

Tesco Virtual Store in Korean Subway Station



 

Jesse and Joy's Chocolate

Jesse & Joy "Chocolate" from Carlos Lopez Estrada on Vimeo



Three Girls Win Google Science Fair

Three girls are the winners of the Google Science Fair, a co-ed science competition. Lauren Hodge studied the effects of different marinades on the level of carcinogens in chicken, Naomi Shah studied indoor air quality and asthma, and Grand Prize Winner Shree Bose studied ways to improve ovarian cancer treatment for women who have built up a resistance to chemotherapy drugs. Way to go girls of science!



Link via Geek Feminism

 

The Mountain

The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.



Chicken Adopts Ostriches



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Depressed Ferret Flees Circus with Monkey and Parakeet

A ferret, monkey and parakeet have run away from a circus in East Siberian city of Chita apparently due to "depression from the bad weather." The monkey was found in a doghouse cuddling with the dog. The whereabouts of the ferret and parakeet are unknown.

Link via Arbroath

 

Why Google + is Superior to Facebook



Listening to: The Black Keys - Tighten Up







Thursday, August 11, 2011

Goose, Goslings and Their Escort

A mother goose and her goslings were monitored by I-90 Seattle, Washington traffic cameras and a police cruiser as the walked down the highway.



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Paper Art

Paper art is quickly becoming an art world phenomenon. Artist Calvin Nicholls is a wonderful up and coming talent in in the paper art world.



Link via Neatorama

 

New York Bike Lanes Are Not Safe

New York cyclist Casey Neistat consistently received tickets for biking outside the bike lane. He created this video to prove it is not safe to bike in the bike lanes in NYC.



 

Terminally Ill Owner and Dog Reunited

When homeless Kevin McClain was found by paramedics living in a Wal-Mart parking lot with lung cancer, he was moved from a hospital to a hospice. His beloved dog Yurt, whom he raised from a pup, was transported to an animal shelter. Mr. McClain yearned for his beloved companion as his health worsened. Paramedic Jan Erceg, who also worked at the animal shelter, arranged for one last visit before McClain passed away. Yurt has since been adopted by a loving family.



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Jerusalem rabbis sentence canine reincarnation of lawyer to death by stoning

A Jerusalem rabbinical court sentenced a dog to death by stoning after determining the dog was the reincarnation of a famous secular lawyer, who insulted the court's judges 20 years ago. Thankfully, the dog managed to escape.



Link via Arbroath

 

World's oceans in 'shocking' decline

Link via BBC News

 

L’Homme Chat

Bela: L'Homme Chat from Paul Trillo on Vimeo.



Bela: L'Homme Chat is short documentary shot during Cannes Film Festival 2011.
"Bela" follows the day in the life of a street performer named Bela Erdei or "the cat man". Bela, a recognizable face to some, travels hours by train throughout the south of France to perform with his affectionate house cats. An affable and eccentric character who has a real passion for what he does.

 

7 Literal Cat Theives

Link via Mental Floss

 

Genderless Preschool in Sweden

Do we influence genders to be masculine or feminine? What if we allowed children to choose what colour they prefer or what toys to play with. A preschool in Sweden addresses all children as friends, not "him" or "her", allowing each individualistic child to define their gender role and preferences. But will the genderless programming create a more neutral and equal dynamic between boys and girls?



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B-Movie Title Generator



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Rubber Ducky You're the One

This lioness really wants her rubber ducky.



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Unusual Signs



Caption: Do not feed your baby as Crocodile dinnah! (Chomp Chomp)

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Listening to: Alanis Morisette - Crazy