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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
A House Not for Mere Mortals
Artists Madeline Gins and Arakawa say that their house in East Hampton, N.Y., opposes death and may extend life. Originally called the Bioscleave House (Lifespan Extending Villa), they say its architecture makes people use their bodies in unexpected ways to maintain equilibrium, and that will stimulate their immune systems.
The couple also built nine “reversible [...]
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Pecha-Kucha Night at See Sound Lounge 4/10
I wrote an article for this months issue of MAKE Magazine (http://www.makezine.com/) about folk artist Martin Sanchez and the environment he created out of found objects (including a beer-bottle chapel) and I’m going to be featuring some of those photos with commentary this Thursday 4/10 at See Sound Lounge on 1st and Blanchard in Belltown [...]
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Liberace’s World
The Liberace Museum was founded April 15, 1979, by the late entertainer Liberace. The Museum features “Mr. Showmanship’s” dazzling jewelry, rare antiques, unsurpassed wardrobe, unique and historical pianos and his custom car collection.
Highlights include Liberace’s famous sequined, bejeweled and rhinestone-studded costumes, feathered capes and fur collection, plus his incredible pianos and amazing car collection.
He [...]
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Abandoned swimming pools
Flicker set of abandoned swimming pools.
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Pakistani buses and trucks
Amazing photos of Magic Buses in Pakistan
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Happy Easter!
The theme of the Seattle Times Peeps contest was “Newsmakers” and this year’s competition proves that scandal and marshmallow Peeps go together like Easter and bunnies. Britney Speeps, Amy Winepeep, and Larry Craig Peep are just a few you’ll view on the Seattle Times website.
Obama was a favorite with this depiction by Seattle artist [...]
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Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
National Corndog Day
Today is National Corn Dog Day
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Friday, March 21st, 2008
Unusual homes photo set
Weird houses and buildings on Utah blog
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008
Like a Rock
Solid Rock Church
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Frozen in Grand Central Station
Frozen in Grand Central Station
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Ugliest House of the Year
Ugliest House of the Year Award goes to…..
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Jesus cosmetics banned in Singapore
A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported.
The cosmetics, called “Lookin’ Good for Jesus”, is made by American makeup company Blue Q. It was sold in three Topshop outlets in Singapore.
Jesus cosmetics prove too cheeky for Singapore
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Purple Palace Art House
One of many wonderful details….
Slideshow of Purple Palace Art House
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Parasite Pals for Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is the time to tell your sweetheart just how you feel, even if you’re feeling queasy and slightly itchy. With these ten different 3″ to 5″ Valentines you can give a Tickles Tapeworm Valentine to the cafeteria lady or a Dig Dig Head Louse Valentine to your barber. Envelopes included.
Parasite Pals by Archie [...]
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Saudi Arabia bans red roses for Valentines Day
Saudi Arabia’s religious police have banned red roses ahead of Valentine’s Day, forcing couples in the conservative Muslim nation to think of new ways to show their love.
