Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Joe the All-Terrain Bunny
Joe the bunny was born paraplegic. His owner built a mobility device to allow him to move more easily.
Link via Neatorama
Zombie-Proof House
A house that converts into a fortress just incase of a zombie apocalypse.
Link via Neatorama
Laughter Yoga With Clowns
A Calgary teenager, who was born with a rare liver disease and became paralyzed three years ago, received some therapy through laughter. Two therapeutic clowns, Jumpa (Fif Fernandes) and Sparkle (Cheryl Oberg) at the Alberta Children's Hospital
assisted Micaela in yoga laughter classes to help reduce pain and stress and increase oxygen intake through breathing and laughing. These exercises helped exercise slowly speak again and gain some mobility back. Laughter is indeed the best medicine.
Link via Arbroath
Dog submerged herself in bathtub to survive raging fire
A Belgian Malinois named Mia survived a house fire for six hours by seeking refuge in a water-filled bathtub in the basement of a burning house. The Southern Carolinian family insists the dog had always been smart. The dog had learned to open doors and would have had to open four doors to get to the bathtub in the basement.
Link via Arbroath
Factory workers forced to pledge not to commit suicide
At least 14 works in Apple's factor in China have committed suicide in the past sixteen months. This number does not include failed suicide attempts. Staff members are being forced to sign written promises to not commit suicide.
In addition, the staff members must also promise that if they did end their lives, their families would not seek damages beyond the legal minimum. One executive accused victims of committing suicide to win compensation payouts for relatives.
Link via Arbroath
I Want by the Animal Humane Society
Joe the bunny was born paraplegic. His owner built a mobility device to allow him to move more easily.
Link via Neatorama
Zombie-Proof House
A house that converts into a fortress just incase of a zombie apocalypse.
Link via Neatorama
Laughter Yoga With Clowns
A Calgary teenager, who was born with a rare liver disease and became paralyzed three years ago, received some therapy through laughter. Two therapeutic clowns, Jumpa (Fif Fernandes) and Sparkle (Cheryl Oberg) at the Alberta Children's Hospital
assisted Micaela in yoga laughter classes to help reduce pain and stress and increase oxygen intake through breathing and laughing. These exercises helped exercise slowly speak again and gain some mobility back. Laughter is indeed the best medicine.
Link via Arbroath
Dog submerged herself in bathtub to survive raging fire
A Belgian Malinois named Mia survived a house fire for six hours by seeking refuge in a water-filled bathtub in the basement of a burning house. The Southern Carolinian family insists the dog had always been smart. The dog had learned to open doors and would have had to open four doors to get to the bathtub in the basement.
Link via Arbroath
Factory workers forced to pledge not to commit suicide
At least 14 works in Apple's factor in China have committed suicide in the past sixteen months. This number does not include failed suicide attempts. Staff members are being forced to sign written promises to not commit suicide.
In addition, the staff members must also promise that if they did end their lives, their families would not seek damages beyond the legal minimum. One executive accused victims of committing suicide to win compensation payouts for relatives.
Link via Arbroath
I Want by the Animal Humane Society
Monday, May 09, 2011
Unclaimed Baggage Center
Where does one's unclaimed baggage go? Apparently, it goes on a final trip to Alabama.
Link via Neatorama
Shelties Rescued From Radiation Area
Several shelties were rescued from a radiation area in Minami Soma, Japan. The group of dogs were waiting for their breeder owner. A group of volunteers managed to rescue about twenty of the dogs and transport them to a veterinarian.
Link via Neatorama
Symmetry
Ocelet Takes First Steps
Few months old ocelot kitten, Evita, took its first steps close to its mother, Bella. She is slowly taking in her new surroundings. The Woodland Park Zoo has posted some wonderful photos on their blog.
Link via Woodland Park Zoo
Defiant
Link via Arbroath
Tiger Plays With Dogs
Link via Arbroath
Chinese Activists Save Dogs
In China, hundreds of dogs were saved from cooking pots by about 200 animal-rights activists. A truck transporting 430 to 520 dogs was forced to stop by a swerving motorist. Many of the dogs had been stolen from owners. After a 15-hour stand-off, the animal-protection group purchased the dogs for 115,000 yuan ($17,600).
Link via Arbroath
Where does one's unclaimed baggage go? Apparently, it goes on a final trip to Alabama.
Link via Neatorama
Shelties Rescued From Radiation Area
Several shelties were rescued from a radiation area in Minami Soma, Japan. The group of dogs were waiting for their breeder owner. A group of volunteers managed to rescue about twenty of the dogs and transport them to a veterinarian.
Link via Neatorama
Symmetry
Ocelet Takes First Steps
Few months old ocelot kitten, Evita, took its first steps close to its mother, Bella. She is slowly taking in her new surroundings. The Woodland Park Zoo has posted some wonderful photos on their blog.
Link via Woodland Park Zoo
Defiant
Link via Arbroath
Tiger Plays With Dogs
Link via Arbroath
Chinese Activists Save Dogs
In China, hundreds of dogs were saved from cooking pots by about 200 animal-rights activists. A truck transporting 430 to 520 dogs was forced to stop by a swerving motorist. Many of the dogs had been stolen from owners. After a 15-hour stand-off, the animal-protection group purchased the dogs for 115,000 yuan ($17,600).
Link via Arbroath
Friday, April 29, 2011
Beavers Build A Lodge
BBC Animals shows how beavers build a lodge.
Robin Sparkles
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Canadian 90s pop singer Robin Sparkles has her own LastFM channel.
Time-Lapse of San Francisco-Paris Flight
A photographer captures time-lapse on a flight from San Francisco to Paris.
Link via BoingBoing
Is Sugar Toxic?
Link via Neatorama
J. Crew Ad Controversy
Some Americans are in an uproar over a J. Crew ad in the new catalogue. Apparently, a photo showing the CEO and her son enjoying an afternoon painting their toe nails is promoting transgender children. Really what is wrong with a boy liking pink and nail polish? Can only girls like pink and nail polish?
I know growing up, I liked to wear pants and sneakers, ride my bmx bike, build tree forts and play with Legos. It is such a double-standard in North America for acceptance of females to be tomboyish, but males can never be feminine to any degree.
Link via Neatorama
1 in 4 Meat Contaminated in US
A recent study funded by the Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming has revealed that meat and poultry tested throughout the United States is infected with drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. I do not understand why the average person tolerates and accepts these low standards for quality and assurance of their food supply. Yet, people wonder where cancer, disease and congenital defects arise from.
Link via Neatorama
Congresswoman Poetry-Slam
Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Democrat of Maryland) delivers her message via poetry slam.
Link via Neatorama
Word Clouds Show Gender Bias In Toys
Ever since I was a young child, I have always been fascinated and frustrated how toys are marketed to be gender-specific. Anyone can easily divide and separate toys marketed to girls and boys.
The colours, the dolls vs. cars, the delicate vs. action, the nurture vs. creativity, the feminine vs. masculine. I loathe how advertising and toys directed at young girls portrays a stereotypical messages of being submissive, reining in personalities, being delicate and demure. Whereas, advertising and toys directed at young boys promotes stereotypes of strength, adventure, success and sports.
It is no wonder that girls and boys grow up to be such polar opposites of each other and do not know how to communicate or compliment each gender, not too mention that women are so submissive and insecure.
These word clouds by Crystal highlight these stark gender biases.
Link via Neatorama
The Doctor Is In
Cartoonist Adam Koford made this wonderful cartoon featuring Doctor Who and Peanuts.
Link via Neatorama
Poptart Cat
Awesome 8-bit animation of a poptart cat pooping rainbows. Perfect for Friday!
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Danko Jones - First Date
BBC Animals shows how beavers build a lodge.
Robin Sparkles
Canadian 90s pop singer Robin Sparkles has her own LastFM channel.
Time-Lapse of San Francisco-Paris Flight
A photographer captures time-lapse on a flight from San Francisco to Paris.
Link via BoingBoing
Is Sugar Toxic?
Link via Neatorama
J. Crew Ad Controversy
Some Americans are in an uproar over a J. Crew ad in the new catalogue. Apparently, a photo showing the CEO and her son enjoying an afternoon painting their toe nails is promoting transgender children. Really what is wrong with a boy liking pink and nail polish? Can only girls like pink and nail polish?
I know growing up, I liked to wear pants and sneakers, ride my bmx bike, build tree forts and play with Legos. It is such a double-standard in North America for acceptance of females to be tomboyish, but males can never be feminine to any degree.
Link via Neatorama
1 in 4 Meat Contaminated in US
A recent study funded by the Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming has revealed that meat and poultry tested throughout the United States is infected with drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. I do not understand why the average person tolerates and accepts these low standards for quality and assurance of their food supply. Yet, people wonder where cancer, disease and congenital defects arise from.
Link via Neatorama
Congresswoman Poetry-Slam
Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Democrat of Maryland) delivers her message via poetry slam.
Link via Neatorama
Word Clouds Show Gender Bias In Toys
Ever since I was a young child, I have always been fascinated and frustrated how toys are marketed to be gender-specific. Anyone can easily divide and separate toys marketed to girls and boys.
The colours, the dolls vs. cars, the delicate vs. action, the nurture vs. creativity, the feminine vs. masculine. I loathe how advertising and toys directed at young girls portrays a stereotypical messages of being submissive, reining in personalities, being delicate and demure. Whereas, advertising and toys directed at young boys promotes stereotypes of strength, adventure, success and sports.
It is no wonder that girls and boys grow up to be such polar opposites of each other and do not know how to communicate or compliment each gender, not too mention that women are so submissive and insecure.
These word clouds by Crystal highlight these stark gender biases.
Link via Neatorama
The Doctor Is In
Cartoonist Adam Koford made this wonderful cartoon featuring Doctor Who and Peanuts.
Link via Neatorama
Poptart Cat
Awesome 8-bit animation of a poptart cat pooping rainbows. Perfect for Friday!
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Danko Jones - First Date
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Cat Confused by Fish Under Ice
Sleepy Penguin
Cat Detects Cancer
Cancer survivor Barrie Gardham, of Hornsea, believes he is alive because his cat detected his prostate cancer. Whiskey the cat had always been a rough animal, but one day he was cuddly and tender. Gardham decided to go see a doctor and, after testing, found out he had cancer. Since recovery, Whiskey has gone back to being his disdainful self.
Link via Arbroath
Dog Rescued After 15-Days In Mountains
A British Columbian search and rescue team rescued a Bernese Mountain Dog after it was lost for fifteen days in the North Shore mountains. A family had placed Hurley in a kennel service while away on vacation. The dog got lost on a daily hike in the woods. The kennel company was supposed to use a GPS collar, but neglected one that particular day. The rescue team air-lifted the dog out to safety to be reunited with his family.
Link via Arbroath
Sleepy Penguin
Cat Detects Cancer
Cancer survivor Barrie Gardham, of Hornsea, believes he is alive because his cat detected his prostate cancer. Whiskey the cat had always been a rough animal, but one day he was cuddly and tender. Gardham decided to go see a doctor and, after testing, found out he had cancer. Since recovery, Whiskey has gone back to being his disdainful self.
Link via Arbroath
Dog Rescued After 15-Days In Mountains
A British Columbian search and rescue team rescued a Bernese Mountain Dog after it was lost for fifteen days in the North Shore mountains. A family had placed Hurley in a kennel service while away on vacation. The dog got lost on a daily hike in the woods. The kennel company was supposed to use a GPS collar, but neglected one that particular day. The rescue team air-lifted the dog out to safety to be reunited with his family.
Link via Arbroath
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Futurama as an 8-Bit Video Game
I am a huge fan of Futurama and I am so happy that the tv show has been brought back from the dead. This is an animated hommage to the Season 2 episode The Lesser of Two Evils.
Link via Neatorama
Midnight's Prosthetic Leg
A miniature horse, in Texas, was born with only three legs. After being neglected by his original owner, the horse was close to being euthanized before being adopted by Ranch Hand Rescue. The organization fitted the horse with a prosthetic leg and the horse can now stand and run naturally.
Link via Neatorama
Aurora
Terje Sorgjerd of Norway captured Aurora Borealis near the Russian border. He has created a time-lapse video of the beautiful natural occurrence.
Link via Neatorama
Staypuff Marshmallow Legoman
Who ya gonna call?
Link via Technabob
Hobbes In A Box
How To Ask A Girl To Prom
Jason asks Lianna to the prom during third period with a little help from his friends.
Link via Neatorama
Baboon Criminal To Be Killed
A Cape Town baboon that has been terrorizing people by opening car doors and robbing tourists is to be killed. He is motivated to enact a crime when he sees food. The baboon prefers human food to a natural diet. In 2010, he physically attacked three individuals. The city has tried several attempts to deter his behaviour, but feel euthanisation is the only course of action.
Link via Neatorama
Sponge Atlas Conveys Water Use
Artists Matthew Laws and Hal Watts created an art installation to convey countries water use by 2030 using kitchen sponges. But can the planet support the Western world's increasing water usage, while other areas of the globe go dry?
Link via Neatorama
Warmth and Competence:
Do You Perceive Warm Person as Less Competent?
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy, of Harvard Business School, and her colleagues in a study about warmth and competence discovered that people prefer warmth when assessing others, but choose competence when assessing ourselves.
Link via Neatorama
Subway Stair Art
An artist painted a optical illusion in a Toronto subway of floating stairs.
Link via Neatorama
Word Map of Dating Profiles
Do you ever wonder what words are used most in dating profiles across the United States? I wonder more so what words are most popular and marketable in Canada, but this map by R. Luke DuBois is very interesting.
Link via Neatorama
Stingray X-Ray
Link via Neatorama
Ice Fishing Kitty
Listening to: Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good
I am a huge fan of Futurama and I am so happy that the tv show has been brought back from the dead. This is an animated hommage to the Season 2 episode The Lesser of Two Evils.
Link via Neatorama
Midnight's Prosthetic Leg
A miniature horse, in Texas, was born with only three legs. After being neglected by his original owner, the horse was close to being euthanized before being adopted by Ranch Hand Rescue. The organization fitted the horse with a prosthetic leg and the horse can now stand and run naturally.
Link via Neatorama
Aurora
Terje Sorgjerd of Norway captured Aurora Borealis near the Russian border. He has created a time-lapse video of the beautiful natural occurrence.
The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd
Link via Neatorama
Staypuff Marshmallow Legoman
Who ya gonna call?
Link via Technabob
Hobbes In A Box
How To Ask A Girl To Prom
Jason asks Lianna to the prom during third period with a little help from his friends.
Link via Neatorama
Baboon Criminal To Be Killed
A Cape Town baboon that has been terrorizing people by opening car doors and robbing tourists is to be killed. He is motivated to enact a crime when he sees food. The baboon prefers human food to a natural diet. In 2010, he physically attacked three individuals. The city has tried several attempts to deter his behaviour, but feel euthanisation is the only course of action.
Link via Neatorama
Sponge Atlas Conveys Water Use
Artists Matthew Laws and Hal Watts created an art installation to convey countries water use by 2030 using kitchen sponges. But can the planet support the Western world's increasing water usage, while other areas of the globe go dry?
Link via Neatorama
Warmth and Competence:
Do You Perceive Warm Person as Less Competent?
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy, of Harvard Business School, and her colleagues in a study about warmth and competence discovered that people prefer warmth when assessing others, but choose competence when assessing ourselves.
Link via Neatorama
Subway Stair Art
An artist painted a optical illusion in a Toronto subway of floating stairs.
Link via Neatorama
Word Map of Dating Profiles
Do you ever wonder what words are used most in dating profiles across the United States? I wonder more so what words are most popular and marketable in Canada, but this map by R. Luke DuBois is very interesting.
Link via Neatorama
Stingray X-Ray
Link via Neatorama
Ice Fishing Kitty
Listening to: Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Red Pandas Frolic In Snow
Two red pandas play in the snow. So darn cute.
Link via Arbroath
Cat vs. Internet
The Oatmeal has created another cat comic titled Cat vs. Internet. Guess who wins?
BBC's Human Planet - Showdown In Elktown
Every summer, male elk invade Estes, Colorado. Not my first choice for summer vacation, but if I was invited to a stag party, I may reconsider.
Go Outside
Go outside? What? But I would rather procrastinate on (insert lame web site here)...
Link via Neatorama
BBC's Amazing Snow Fox Dive
A Yellowstone Park fox stalks and listens to prey six feet beneath the snow before making move.
Australians Stealing Penguins For Pets
Poachers are scaling fences near Granite Island off of Adelaide to stealing penguins for pets. These penguins are endangered because only 146 exist compared to 1,500 only 10 years ago.
Granite Island Penguin Centre co-ordinator Dorothy Longden, who has worked for the centre for seven years, started a petition to close the causeway leading to the facility. However, she has only collected 1,000 signatures but hopes to have the required 2,000 to protect the birds.
Link via Arbroath
Orange You Cute
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, celebrated the birth of an orange baby monkey to the Francois langur monkey family last month. Keo-co (pronounced Key-co) was born to mother Saigon and father Hanoi, is very curious, but stays very close to his mother. When he was born, his mother was afraid of him, but his fur will change to black in six months time.
Link via Arbroath
Plastic Content of a Sea Turtle
You may have heard about the plastic island floating in the Pacific Ocean, but what about all the plastic debris marine animals ingest? I know when I see litter in parks, beaches or waterfront areas it makes me cringe. I always think: is an animal going to eat it thinking it is food?
Here is a sample of plastic items found in the stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) tract of a juvenile sea turtle. The turtle had an obstruction and could not pass waste. In a period of one month, the turtle passed 74 foreign objects. Would we let a child eat a piece of plastic? I think not.
Link via Neatorama
The Art of Stir-Fry
Ever wondered about the science of a wok? This cooking method has been practiced for many years and this cutaway photo is fantastic.
Link via BoingBoing
Listening to: Def Leppard - Photograph
Two red pandas play in the snow. So darn cute.
Link via Arbroath
Cat vs. Internet
The Oatmeal has created another cat comic titled Cat vs. Internet. Guess who wins?
BBC's Human Planet - Showdown In Elktown
Every summer, male elk invade Estes, Colorado. Not my first choice for summer vacation, but if I was invited to a stag party, I may reconsider.
Go Outside
Go outside? What? But I would rather procrastinate on (insert lame web site here)...
Link via Neatorama
BBC's Amazing Snow Fox Dive
A Yellowstone Park fox stalks and listens to prey six feet beneath the snow before making move.
Australians Stealing Penguins For Pets
Poachers are scaling fences near Granite Island off of Adelaide to stealing penguins for pets. These penguins are endangered because only 146 exist compared to 1,500 only 10 years ago.
Granite Island Penguin Centre co-ordinator Dorothy Longden, who has worked for the centre for seven years, started a petition to close the causeway leading to the facility. However, she has only collected 1,000 signatures but hopes to have the required 2,000 to protect the birds.
Link via Arbroath
Orange You Cute
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, celebrated the birth of an orange baby monkey to the Francois langur monkey family last month. Keo-co (pronounced Key-co) was born to mother Saigon and father Hanoi, is very curious, but stays very close to his mother. When he was born, his mother was afraid of him, but his fur will change to black in six months time.
Link via Arbroath
Plastic Content of a Sea Turtle
You may have heard about the plastic island floating in the Pacific Ocean, but what about all the plastic debris marine animals ingest? I know when I see litter in parks, beaches or waterfront areas it makes me cringe. I always think: is an animal going to eat it thinking it is food?
Here is a sample of plastic items found in the stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) tract of a juvenile sea turtle. The turtle had an obstruction and could not pass waste. In a period of one month, the turtle passed 74 foreign objects. Would we let a child eat a piece of plastic? I think not.
Link via Neatorama
The Art of Stir-Fry
Ever wondered about the science of a wok? This cooking method has been practiced for many years and this cutaway photo is fantastic.
Link via BoingBoing
Listening to: Def Leppard - Photograph
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Chinese Girl With Fingers on One Hand Plays Piano
A Chinese girl who only saw a piano three years ago plays a beautiful piano concerto for an audience.
Link via Arbroath
Gorilla Accounts His Mother's Death
Michael, a silverback gorilla, learned sign language over ten years ago at age 27. In sign language, Michael recounts the horrifying witness of his mother killed by humans for bush meat.
Link via Arbroath
Companion Pigs for the Elderly
Most people have heard of cats or dogs as companions as therapy for elderly people. But what about pigs?
Link via Arbroath
Woman Found With 71 Balls of Heroin in Her Vagina
A woman was arrested in Poland by boarder guards with almost half a kilo of heroin in balls hidden in her vagina.
Link via Arbroath
Disabled Janitor Wins Against Abusive Collection Agency
A collection agency was ordered to pay $311,000 by a court for consistently harassing a disabled janitor for a $3,800 debt. Sometimes the good guy wins.
Link via The Consumerist
Dog Rides Bicycle
A dog rides on the back of a bicycle in China (of course!).
Link via Neatorama
Police Raid Home More Than Forty Times
Matt Jillard, a poor chap, in England has had his home raided forty times in 18 months because the West Midlands Police confuse Repton Road, Birmingham with nearby Repton Grove.
Link via Arbroath
Slash Hospital Budgets, Not CEO's Salary
Even after the financial crises in America, CEO salaries and bonuses are still untouchable. A CEO can slash budgets for a hospital in crisis-management, but do not every consider touching the CEO's salary or bonuses.
Link via BoingBoing
Dog Busted Sneaking Treats
Link via Neatorama
Tattoo To-Do List
A fellow had a notepad to-do list tattooed on his arm.
Link via Neatorama
Children's Playground Replaced With Brick Wall
Two years ago, a children's playground in England was dismantled by a municipality to make way for a brand-new playground. Then, the city installed a brick wall.
Link via Arbroath
Woman Found With 54 Bags of Heroin in Her Vagina
There seems to be a trend with using your vagina as a purse. Scranton police have arrested a 27-year-old woman for hiding 54 bags of heroin, 31 empty bags, pills and money in her vagina.
Link via Arbroath
Stolen Statue Returned with Travel Journal
A statue of Stan Laurel stolen from a Scottish hotel has been returned seven years later with a travel journal. The six-foot-tall statue was stolen in 2004. The owners put out a reward for its return, but were never successful in recovering the statue. Several years later, the statue showed up by the back door one day. The owners have no idea where the statue went or how the statue was returned.
Link via Arbroath
A Chinese girl who only saw a piano three years ago plays a beautiful piano concerto for an audience.
Link via Arbroath
Gorilla Accounts His Mother's Death
Michael, a silverback gorilla, learned sign language over ten years ago at age 27. In sign language, Michael recounts the horrifying witness of his mother killed by humans for bush meat.
Link via Arbroath
Companion Pigs for the Elderly
Most people have heard of cats or dogs as companions as therapy for elderly people. But what about pigs?
Link via Arbroath
Woman Found With 71 Balls of Heroin in Her Vagina
A woman was arrested in Poland by boarder guards with almost half a kilo of heroin in balls hidden in her vagina.
Link via Arbroath
Disabled Janitor Wins Against Abusive Collection Agency
A collection agency was ordered to pay $311,000 by a court for consistently harassing a disabled janitor for a $3,800 debt. Sometimes the good guy wins.
Link via The Consumerist
Dog Rides Bicycle
A dog rides on the back of a bicycle in China (of course!).
Link via Neatorama
Police Raid Home More Than Forty Times
Matt Jillard, a poor chap, in England has had his home raided forty times in 18 months because the West Midlands Police confuse Repton Road, Birmingham with nearby Repton Grove.
Link via Arbroath
Slash Hospital Budgets, Not CEO's Salary
Even after the financial crises in America, CEO salaries and bonuses are still untouchable. A CEO can slash budgets for a hospital in crisis-management, but do not every consider touching the CEO's salary or bonuses.
Link via BoingBoing
Dog Busted Sneaking Treats
Link via Neatorama
Tattoo To-Do List
A fellow had a notepad to-do list tattooed on his arm.
Link via Neatorama
Children's Playground Replaced With Brick Wall
Two years ago, a children's playground in England was dismantled by a municipality to make way for a brand-new playground. Then, the city installed a brick wall.
Link via Arbroath
Woman Found With 54 Bags of Heroin in Her Vagina
There seems to be a trend with using your vagina as a purse. Scranton police have arrested a 27-year-old woman for hiding 54 bags of heroin, 31 empty bags, pills and money in her vagina.
Link via Arbroath
Stolen Statue Returned with Travel Journal
A statue of Stan Laurel stolen from a Scottish hotel has been returned seven years later with a travel journal. The six-foot-tall statue was stolen in 2004. The owners put out a reward for its return, but were never successful in recovering the statue. Several years later, the statue showed up by the back door one day. The owners have no idea where the statue went or how the statue was returned.
Link via Arbroath
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
St Matthews Island
Artist Stuart McMillen created an online comic about a small herd of reindeer introduced to an isolated island with natural resources and no prey. An interesting read if you are concerned about green living and the planet.
Link via BoingBoing
Tiger Nurses Piglets
From Animal Planet, a adult tiger nurses piglets.
Painted Trees
Artist Curtis Killorn gives new life to dead trees by painting dead trees bright colours.
Link via Neatorama
Smartest Dog in the World
A short animation by Graham Annable about an owner, a dog and a cat.
Link via Neatorama
Cat Dreams
What do cats dream about? Eating fish, chasing mice or cuddling with their owners? Artist Theresa Knudson created a series of portraits with a sleeping cat.
Everything Important about London
Artist Nick Patchitt creates wonderful spherical wall prints with iconic images and symbols. I think I like the Animal one the best.
Link via Neatorama
Monster Landscape Paintings
Artist Chris McMahon buys mediocre second-hand landscape paintings and paints monsters to them. Rather awesome indeed.
Link via Neatorama
Listening New Order - Regret
Artist Stuart McMillen created an online comic about a small herd of reindeer introduced to an isolated island with natural resources and no prey. An interesting read if you are concerned about green living and the planet.
Link via BoingBoing
Tiger Nurses Piglets
From Animal Planet, a adult tiger nurses piglets.
Painted Trees
Artist Curtis Killorn gives new life to dead trees by painting dead trees bright colours.
Link via Neatorama
Smartest Dog in the World
A short animation by Graham Annable about an owner, a dog and a cat.
Link via Neatorama
Cat Dreams
What do cats dream about? Eating fish, chasing mice or cuddling with their owners? Artist Theresa Knudson created a series of portraits with a sleeping cat.
Everything Important about London
Artist Nick Patchitt creates wonderful spherical wall prints with iconic images and symbols. I think I like the Animal one the best.
Link via Neatorama
Monster Landscape Paintings
Artist Chris McMahon buys mediocre second-hand landscape paintings and paints monsters to them. Rather awesome indeed.
Link via Neatorama
Listening New Order - Regret
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tiger Cub and Piglet
Last Breakfast
Artist Bryan Stuckey adapted the painting of the Last Supper featuring breakfast cereal characters titled The Last Breakfast.
Link via Neatorama
Murder of Eagles
As salmon season approaches in Alaska, thousands of bald eagles descend upon Dutch Harbor. This video is a little eerie.
Link via Neatorama
Passive-Aggressive Office Notes
Some of my favourites from the 40 Office Notes:
Link via Neatorama
Before I Die...
Artist Candy Chang created a great interactive art installation in New Orleans.
Link via Neatorama
New Smithsonian Wildlife Photos
The Smithsonian has created an online database, http://www.siwild.si.edu), that presents more than 202,000 wildlife photos to the public. These photos were captured with camera traps--automated cameras with motion sensors.
Here is the query for a giraffe.
Link via BoingBoing
Listening to: Rising Appalachia - Scale Down
Last Breakfast
Artist Bryan Stuckey adapted the painting of the Last Supper featuring breakfast cereal characters titled The Last Breakfast.
Link via Neatorama
Murder of Eagles
As salmon season approaches in Alaska, thousands of bald eagles descend upon Dutch Harbor. This video is a little eerie.
Link via Neatorama
Passive-Aggressive Office Notes
Some of my favourites from the 40 Office Notes:
Link via Neatorama
Before I Die...
Artist Candy Chang created a great interactive art installation in New Orleans.
Link via Neatorama
New Smithsonian Wildlife Photos
The Smithsonian has created an online database, http://www.siwild.si.edu), that presents more than 202,000 wildlife photos to the public. These photos were captured with camera traps--automated cameras with motion sensors.
Here is the query for a giraffe.
Link via BoingBoing
Listening to: Rising Appalachia - Scale Down
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Yosemite National Park
Horsetail Fall is a waterfall in Yosemite Valley that appears to be on fire during two weeks in February when the setting sun strike it.
Immigration Patters in Lego
Artist Samuel Granados created a 3D Lego map to show immigration patterns in North America.
Link via Neatorama
Monkey Pirate Confiscated
In Louisiana, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries confiscated four monkeys from an autistic 64-year-old woman. The Department claims the primates are illegally owned. The woman likes to wear a pirate costume and also dress her "service monkeys" in pirate costumes. She claims the monkeys assist her with her disability.
Link via Arbroath
I am a recent fan of Big Bang Theory. I am only starting Season 3, but I love the show, the characters, style and zany plots. I heard there was a crazy cat episode involving Sheldon (I have yet to see it).
Horsetail Fall is a waterfall in Yosemite Valley that appears to be on fire during two weeks in February when the setting sun strike it.
Immigration Patters in Lego
Artist Samuel Granados created a 3D Lego map to show immigration patterns in North America.
Link via Neatorama
Monkey Pirate Confiscated
In Louisiana, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries confiscated four monkeys from an autistic 64-year-old woman. The Department claims the primates are illegally owned. The woman likes to wear a pirate costume and also dress her "service monkeys" in pirate costumes. She claims the monkeys assist her with her disability.
Link via Arbroath
I am a recent fan of Big Bang Theory. I am only starting Season 3, but I love the show, the characters, style and zany plots. I heard there was a crazy cat episode involving Sheldon (I have yet to see it).
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Hamster Mansion
Katja modified her Ikea expedit bookcase into a mansion for her hamster Fred.
Link via Neatorama
Ecuador: court rules Chevron guilty of polluting the Amazon, fines oil giant $8 billion
Chervon was on of the top 10 biggest polluters of the 1990s. Now a court in Ecuador has ruled Chervon is guilty of polluting the Amazon and has fined Chervon $8 billion. Chevron (formerly Texaco) abandoned open toxic pits in the Ecuadorean Amazon rainforest near Lago Agrio.
Since the late 1960s, the Cofán people have suffered numerous health and environmental problems due to oil production on their lands. The health issues continue as the water and soil are polluted and the Cofán people have new illnesses and cancer.
Link via BoingBoing
Dave the rottweiler plays mother to orphaned bunnies, birds and kittens
One day, Amanda Collins brought home an abandoned French rabbit only to discover her 6-year-old rottweiler affectionately became its guardian. The Dave the dog continued to adopt a nursemaid role, when Collins also brought home ducklings, geese, rabbits, kittens and puppies. Dave came from an abusive home, his first owner chopped his tail with a cleaver, but continues to be a calm and loving guardian to stray animals.
Link via Arbroath
Muppets LCD Soundsystem cover Dance Yrself Clean
People Are Awesome
Hooked
An animation by Character Matters Animation Studios about a little fish and a baited hook.
Extreme Underwater Ice Hockey
Austrian polar divers play underwater hockey.
Cats with Thumbs
Listening to: DeVotchKa - How It Ends
Katja modified her Ikea expedit bookcase into a mansion for her hamster Fred.
Link via Neatorama
Ecuador: court rules Chevron guilty of polluting the Amazon, fines oil giant $8 billion
Chervon was on of the top 10 biggest polluters of the 1990s. Now a court in Ecuador has ruled Chervon is guilty of polluting the Amazon and has fined Chervon $8 billion. Chevron (formerly Texaco) abandoned open toxic pits in the Ecuadorean Amazon rainforest near Lago Agrio.
Since the late 1960s, the Cofán people have suffered numerous health and environmental problems due to oil production on their lands. The health issues continue as the water and soil are polluted and the Cofán people have new illnesses and cancer.
Link via BoingBoing
Dave the rottweiler plays mother to orphaned bunnies, birds and kittens
One day, Amanda Collins brought home an abandoned French rabbit only to discover her 6-year-old rottweiler affectionately became its guardian. The Dave the dog continued to adopt a nursemaid role, when Collins also brought home ducklings, geese, rabbits, kittens and puppies. Dave came from an abusive home, his first owner chopped his tail with a cleaver, but continues to be a calm and loving guardian to stray animals.
Link via Arbroath
Muppets LCD Soundsystem cover Dance Yrself Clean
People Are Awesome
Hooked
An animation by Character Matters Animation Studios about a little fish and a baited hook.
Hooked from Character Matters on Vimeo
Extreme Underwater Ice Hockey
Austrian polar divers play underwater hockey.
Cats with Thumbs
Listening to: DeVotchKa - How It Ends
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Cat Purrs Loud
Imagine if your cat purred as loud as a Boeing 747? Deafening yes. Smokey just wants to show his family that he is happy.
Link via Arbroath
Whatever
Link via Arbroath
Laser Cat Bowling
A strike!
Billboard Swing Set
Architect Didier Faustino built a swing set out of an old billboard frame in New York. A great, random interactive art installation.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Sheryl Crow - Every Day Is A Winding Road
Imagine if your cat purred as loud as a Boeing 747? Deafening yes. Smokey just wants to show his family that he is happy.
Link via Arbroath
Whatever
Link via Arbroath
Laser Cat Bowling
A strike!
Billboard Swing Set
Architect Didier Faustino built a swing set out of an old billboard frame in New York. A great, random interactive art installation.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Sheryl Crow - Every Day Is A Winding Road
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
All Thrifty States
Jenna, an out of work journalist and Earth lover, created a web site to showcase her journey into Thrift Stores around the United States. Her goal is to discover what Americans consume and throw away.
Link via Inhabitat
NFB/Interactive's Welcome to Pine Point
Imagine growing up in a small mining town only to have that town disappear. What happens to your childhood memories? Will the residents continue to have any sense of belonging? In a collaborative effort by Adbusters creative team Paul Shoebridge and Michael Simons with former resident Robert Cloutier, and funding from the NFB of Canada, produce an online interactive web site to bring the history and culture of Pine Pointers, a former small town in the Northwest Territories.
It is a beautiful and interactive documentary of Pine Point.
Klepto Kitty
This kitty likes to scavenge and collect items. Lots of different items including clothing, shoes and toes. This kitty looks like my kitty.
Friendly stingray slaughtered in front of screaming children
In Hamelin Bay, Australia (I have actually visited this Bay), a friendly stingray named Stumpy was hunted in front of screaming children. This stingray would approach children and tourists in the shallows of the Bay and allow itself to be petted.
Hunting stingrays is not illegal in this area of Australia, but it is shocking that it was done to this particular sea creature in front of children. Sad story indeed.
Link via Arbroath
Sea Turtle Objects to Underwater Wedding
A couple's underwater wedding ceremony in the London Aquarium was crashed by a sea turtle.
Link via Arbroath
Take Me Home Tonight Cast Reenacts Every '80s Movie
Link via Neatorama
Simpsons house as a Quake III level
Link via BoingBoing
Jenna, an out of work journalist and Earth lover, created a web site to showcase her journey into Thrift Stores around the United States. Her goal is to discover what Americans consume and throw away.
Link via Inhabitat
NFB/Interactive's Welcome to Pine Point
Imagine growing up in a small mining town only to have that town disappear. What happens to your childhood memories? Will the residents continue to have any sense of belonging? In a collaborative effort by Adbusters creative team Paul Shoebridge and Michael Simons with former resident Robert Cloutier, and funding from the NFB of Canada, produce an online interactive web site to bring the history and culture of Pine Pointers, a former small town in the Northwest Territories.
It is a beautiful and interactive documentary of Pine Point.
Klepto Kitty
This kitty likes to scavenge and collect items. Lots of different items including clothing, shoes and toes. This kitty looks like my kitty.
Friendly stingray slaughtered in front of screaming children
In Hamelin Bay, Australia (I have actually visited this Bay), a friendly stingray named Stumpy was hunted in front of screaming children. This stingray would approach children and tourists in the shallows of the Bay and allow itself to be petted.
Hunting stingrays is not illegal in this area of Australia, but it is shocking that it was done to this particular sea creature in front of children. Sad story indeed.
Link via Arbroath
Sea Turtle Objects to Underwater Wedding
A couple's underwater wedding ceremony in the London Aquarium was crashed by a sea turtle.
Link via Arbroath
Take Me Home Tonight Cast Reenacts Every '80s Movie
Link via Neatorama
Simpsons house as a Quake III level
Link via BoingBoing
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friendship
Thirteen stories about surprising animal friendships. The story about the Lion, Tiger and Bear is probably my favourite.
Link via Neatorama
Cats Play with iPads
Sustainable Wind Bridge
A bridge designed by Francesco Colarossi, Giovanna Saracino and Luisa Saracino to generate wind power is still on paper. But if constructed, it will generate 40 million kWh per year.
Link via Neatorama
Kitten In Slow Motion
Stray dog saves boy in Siberia
A stray dog in Siberia saved a young boy who was feeding ducks and had fallen into a frozen pond. The dogs barking alerted Tatiyana Balashov, a volunteer who feeds stray dogs, who alerted utility workers close by. The dog, Naida, has since been adopted by a loving family in a village nearby.
Link via Arbroath
Processed Food Linked to Lower IQs
Researchers discovered a link between children eating processed foods aged three and under to lower Intelligence Quotient (IQ). These findings sounds reasonable because children development is so critical in the early years. I can not fathom feeding your little one garbage full of chemicals and additives.
Link via The Consumerist
Children Swim with Polar Bears
I was a bit skeptical when I read this article, but apparently at Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat near Ontario (a family resort) children can swim next to polar bears separated by a 25 cm (10-inch-thick) glass wall. I only hope this bear habitat is a natural, eco-friendly habitat that is not merely a cheap, tourist attraction.
Link via Arbroath
Cheetah Cam
The Smithsonian Zoo has a new Cheetah Cam. The cam shows a female Cheetah and her new cubs.
I am fond of their Octopus Cam.
Link via Neatorama
Cats Play with iPads
Sustainable Wind Bridge
A bridge designed by Francesco Colarossi, Giovanna Saracino and Luisa Saracino to generate wind power is still on paper. But if constructed, it will generate 40 million kWh per year.
Link via Neatorama
Kitten In Slow Motion
Stray dog saves boy in Siberia
A stray dog in Siberia saved a young boy who was feeding ducks and had fallen into a frozen pond. The dogs barking alerted Tatiyana Balashov, a volunteer who feeds stray dogs, who alerted utility workers close by. The dog, Naida, has since been adopted by a loving family in a village nearby.
Link via Arbroath
Processed Food Linked to Lower IQs
Researchers discovered a link between children eating processed foods aged three and under to lower Intelligence Quotient (IQ). These findings sounds reasonable because children development is so critical in the early years. I can not fathom feeding your little one garbage full of chemicals and additives.
Link via The Consumerist
Children Swim with Polar Bears
I was a bit skeptical when I read this article, but apparently at Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat near Ontario (a family resort) children can swim next to polar bears separated by a 25 cm (10-inch-thick) glass wall. I only hope this bear habitat is a natural, eco-friendly habitat that is not merely a cheap, tourist attraction.
Link via Arbroath
Cheetah Cam
The Smithsonian Zoo has a new Cheetah Cam. The cam shows a female Cheetah and her new cubs.
I am fond of their Octopus Cam.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Corgis Playing Tetherball
These two Corgis playing tetherball is rather amazing.
Link via Neatorama
Luxurious Bird Mansions
John Looser, of Ontario, designs and builds buildings for birds. These structures cost upwards of thousands of dollars and take a week to a month to build. Some buildings have swimming pools.
Link via Neatorama
Animal Friendships
These stories always melt my heart. Why can't two different species defined by stereotypes to be enemies be best friends?
Link via Neatorama
Wine Store Mishap
Link via Arbroath
22 Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin
I am a big fan of reinventing new uses for old products. But an Altoids Tin? Apparently, The Art of Manliness discovered many things an Altoids Tin can be reused for.
Link via Neatorama
Top 10 Superbowl Ads
I am not a fan of American football, but I do watch the halftime show (which was Meh this year) and the Superbowl commercials. My favourite to this day is still the Cat Rancher commercial. Oddee has selected the Top 10 Best Superbowl Commercials.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Natalie Merchant - Wonder
These two Corgis playing tetherball is rather amazing.
Link via Neatorama
Luxurious Bird Mansions
John Looser, of Ontario, designs and builds buildings for birds. These structures cost upwards of thousands of dollars and take a week to a month to build. Some buildings have swimming pools.
Link via Neatorama
Animal Friendships
These stories always melt my heart. Why can't two different species defined by stereotypes to be enemies be best friends?
Link via Neatorama
Wine Store Mishap
Link via Arbroath
22 Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin
I am a big fan of reinventing new uses for old products. But an Altoids Tin? Apparently, The Art of Manliness discovered many things an Altoids Tin can be reused for.
Link via Neatorama
Top 10 Superbowl Ads
I am not a fan of American football, but I do watch the halftime show (which was Meh this year) and the Superbowl commercials. My favourite to this day is still the Cat Rancher commercial. Oddee has selected the Top 10 Best Superbowl Commercials.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Natalie Merchant - Wonder
Friday, February 04, 2011
Dog gets prosthetic paw
A Tennessee couple's 9-year-old Siberian husky, Polo, was run over in the drive-way and the couple was faced with limited and expensive decisions regarding the pet's crushed paw. Expensive surgery costing upwards of thousands of dollars or amputate the leg and hope Polo could continue as a three-legged dog. Another alternative was to fit him for a prosthetic leg.
Link via Arbroath
Squirrel vs Obstacle Course
Link via BoingBoing
Google Autocomplete
Have you ever tried experimenting with Google autocomplete? You can come up with some very interesting (and surprising) searches. It also is funny how Google chooses to censor certain searches (illegal content, children, sexuality, etc.). But did you know it can be used to find out how to create meth, kidnap a child or make mustard gas?
Link via BoingBoing
Frozen Bubbles
I have seen a YouTube video of a women who throws a cup of boiling water in -30C air and the water instantly turns into snow. But what about frozen bubbles?
Photographer Tom Falconer
Link via Neatorama
Bob Staake's Look! A Book!
I am a huge fan of children's books every since my parents read me bedtime stories or took me to the local library. I am a huge fan of Richard Scary's books.
Bob Staake, a New Yorker illustrator, has published a new children's book titled Look! A Book! full of beautiful illustrations that any child would love as a gift.
2011 Best Picture Nominee Posters in Lego Form
I still a huge fan of Lego and thanks to the Internet I get to view and praise Lego animations and designs. Old Red Jalopy has created Lego revisions of the Best Picture Nominee posters for 2011. I think my favourite is the one for Winter's Bone.
Link via Next Movie
Simpsons Action Hero: The McBain Movie
I am a huge Simpsons fan. Recently, I watched the Simpsons Movie with director Matt Groening's and voice actor's commentary and it was fantastic. Their comments were full of insights, interesting facts, and original thoughts on the production of the movie.
Another fun fact about the Simpsons television series is if you arrange all the McBain clips together, you can form a four minute McBain movie.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Cyndi Lauper - Change of Heart
A Tennessee couple's 9-year-old Siberian husky, Polo, was run over in the drive-way and the couple was faced with limited and expensive decisions regarding the pet's crushed paw. Expensive surgery costing upwards of thousands of dollars or amputate the leg and hope Polo could continue as a three-legged dog. Another alternative was to fit him for a prosthetic leg.
Link via Arbroath
Squirrel vs Obstacle Course
Link via BoingBoing
Google Autocomplete
Have you ever tried experimenting with Google autocomplete? You can come up with some very interesting (and surprising) searches. It also is funny how Google chooses to censor certain searches (illegal content, children, sexuality, etc.). But did you know it can be used to find out how to create meth, kidnap a child or make mustard gas?
Link via BoingBoing
Frozen Bubbles
I have seen a YouTube video of a women who throws a cup of boiling water in -30C air and the water instantly turns into snow. But what about frozen bubbles?
Photographer Tom Falconer
Link via Neatorama
Bob Staake's Look! A Book!
I am a huge fan of children's books every since my parents read me bedtime stories or took me to the local library. I am a huge fan of Richard Scary's books.
Bob Staake, a New Yorker illustrator, has published a new children's book titled Look! A Book! full of beautiful illustrations that any child would love as a gift.
2011 Best Picture Nominee Posters in Lego Form
I still a huge fan of Lego and thanks to the Internet I get to view and praise Lego animations and designs. Old Red Jalopy has created Lego revisions of the Best Picture Nominee posters for 2011. I think my favourite is the one for Winter's Bone.
Link via Next Movie
Simpsons Action Hero: The McBain Movie
I am a huge Simpsons fan. Recently, I watched the Simpsons Movie with director Matt Groening's and voice actor's commentary and it was fantastic. Their comments were full of insights, interesting facts, and original thoughts on the production of the movie.
Another fun fact about the Simpsons television series is if you arrange all the McBain clips together, you can form a four minute McBain movie.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Cyndi Lauper - Change of Heart
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Day Without Chemistry
The American Chemical Society produced a video to raise awareness of the many ways we depend on chemistry in our daily lives. The International Year of Chemistry (IYC) officially begins on February 1st.
Link via Neatorama
United States Map of Shame
A few United States map have been created: United States Food by State and The Economist's Comparing US states with countries.
But what is the embarrassing overall shame of each individual state in the United States? Some issues are expected, others are very surprising to discover.
Link via Pleated Jeans
Turkey Attacks Mail Truck
For some reason, a wild turkey in Cape Cod decided to chase and attack a United States mail truck. He proudly displays his masculinity by banging the side of the truck and chasing it down the street. The mail carrier is cautious and tries to speed up when the turkey stops. But the persistent turkey continues to follow him down the road.
Link via Arbroath
Dog found 18 miles out to sea adopted by rescuers
A dog rescued at sea over a year ago by a Polish sea vessel has celebrated his one-year anniversary gaining his sea legs aboard the ship with the crew that adopted him. He lives on the ship, but continues to dislike rough waters.
Link via Arborath
German Tiger Receives Artificial Hip
An eight-year-old German tiger received an artificial hip, the first tiger in the world to receive a prosthetic hip designed for dogs. The tiger has been suffering from arthritis, so the zoo asked the operation was performed by vets from the University of Leipzig.
The vets donated their time to perform the operation free of charge. Malaysian tigers usually live to about 20 years.
Link via Arbroath
Listening to: Veruca Salt - Seether
The American Chemical Society produced a video to raise awareness of the many ways we depend on chemistry in our daily lives. The International Year of Chemistry (IYC) officially begins on February 1st.
Link via Neatorama
United States Map of Shame
A few United States map have been created: United States Food by State and The Economist's Comparing US states with countries.
But what is the embarrassing overall shame of each individual state in the United States? Some issues are expected, others are very surprising to discover.
Link via Pleated Jeans
Turkey Attacks Mail Truck
For some reason, a wild turkey in Cape Cod decided to chase and attack a United States mail truck. He proudly displays his masculinity by banging the side of the truck and chasing it down the street. The mail carrier is cautious and tries to speed up when the turkey stops. But the persistent turkey continues to follow him down the road.
Link via Arbroath
Dog found 18 miles out to sea adopted by rescuers
A dog rescued at sea over a year ago by a Polish sea vessel has celebrated his one-year anniversary gaining his sea legs aboard the ship with the crew that adopted him. He lives on the ship, but continues to dislike rough waters.
Link via Arborath
German Tiger Receives Artificial Hip
An eight-year-old German tiger received an artificial hip, the first tiger in the world to receive a prosthetic hip designed for dogs. The tiger has been suffering from arthritis, so the zoo asked the operation was performed by vets from the University of Leipzig.
The vets donated their time to perform the operation free of charge. Malaysian tigers usually live to about 20 years.
Link via Arbroath
Listening to: Veruca Salt - Seether
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