Thursday, June 14, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Toronto, The Centre of the Universe
Recently I returned from a trip to Toronto, Ontario. Many people asked me why the heck would I book a vacation to Toronto. Many of the issues and concerns put forth by concerned parties I completely agreed with: arrogance and impatience of city dwellers, snarling traffic and road rage, humidity, urban sprawl, and the smog of the concrete jungle. But these points were merely collateral damage of a beautiful, vast, energetic, and diverse cosmopolitan city in Canada. The stereotypes we Westerns have projected onto Torontonians unfairly are not just.
Previously, I had visited Toronto in 1998 where upon I visited the Royal Ontario Museum, strolled around Queen Street West, and wet my whistle in a few dive bars. But that was eons ago. Toronto now encompasses a population of over 2.5 million. I tried to fathom that quantitative number by how large the population of Manhattan, New York, is--1.5 million (2010). In 2005, when I visited New York I was quickly overwhelmed by the populous and yearned to crawl back to my tiny colony of Vancouver.
Driving into downtown Toronto was no easy feat. Without a proper navigation system that instructed me with plenty of warning, I would never have been in the proper lane or making my exit at 130 mph. Toronto drivers do not signal, but constantly tailgate, speed, a double/triple-lane change to make exits. A driver that missed her exit almost drove into my driver side and had the nerve to glare at me as if I was in the wrong. My experiences driving down the I-5 and in California was thorough preparation for driving in the urban jungle.
Surprisingly, once safely stationed in the metropolitan, Toronto is very easy to navigate by public transit, biking or walking. Prior to the trip, I did some research as to what were the best of the bests of the city. I wanted to avoid most of the usual tourist traps and landmarks. The recommendations suggested to me by a wonderful big T dot O dweller far exceeded my expectations.
During the first weekend of my trip, I started near Exhibition Park just past Ontario Place. I walked past the Toronto Mounted Unit building to take a public transit east towards the Toronto Inner Harbour. Gorgeous weather was a perfect backdrop for the harbour front.
The first stop was the Paws Way Centre which provides education, awareness about pets and showcases heroic stories of cats and dogs. Beside the building is a sloped, hill-like art structure that looks like a skateboard ramp. Instead children seemed to use it as a slide and I was so very tempted to try it out myself. I continued walking over the Amsterdam Bridge overlooking beautiful Lake Ontario. From the top of the bridge I could see a beautiful view of Toronto Islands.
I continued to walk along the harbour front promenade and there were several tall ships offering tours in the harbour. Apparently, there is also a ferry one can take to Toronto Islands. I happened upon a atrium mall that showcased historic black and white photographs of Victorian Toronto. One photographed showed a horse that dived into Ontario Lake.
Feeling parched from the summer weather and desiring a tasty beverage, I stopped at Second Cup for a toffee chocolate frappucino. Cold and iced beverage in hand, I sat on the dock with my feet up soaking in the rays and the view.
What visit is complete without visiting the patriotic Hockey Hall of Fame? My main goal was to find some great souvenirs for my cousins. After cruising the rows of typical mediocre trinkets and finding no great Gretzky or Lemieux souvenirs, I went to the St. Lawrence Market. This indoor market has so many food merchants and interesting shops that one could be lost of an entire afternoon. Resisting many bakeries, cheese mongers, butchers, chocolateers and tea merchants, I went north in search of food.
I had noshing on my mind. What better way to satisfy instinctual desire than with sushi? Fuzen did not disappoint. I am definitely spoiled with so many Japanese restaurant selections in Vancouver (not too mention Asian cuisine). Fuzen offers a generous menu selection and many fusion rolls for any palate.
After bringing ye ole blood sugar back up, it was off to the Distillery District. This historic area highlights Victorian industrial architect with modern and contemporary tones. This district has so many galleries, boutiques, cafes, and shops. I was delighted to see art installations. The main draw to this area, in my humble opinion, is Soma. I was assured that Soma's spicy Mayan hot chocolate was like no other on earth. As a chocolate snob, I cannot refute this to be the case. This elixir is infused with ginger, Madagascar vanilla, orange peek, chili and spices. Wow... As the beverage cooled, the flavours infused even further. The spicy chocolate after taste was delicious. Even so, I was very tempted by another elixir entitled Dark Side of the Mug. But that shall be pursued on another adventure.
Once the last of the lingering sun rays disappeared into the night sky, it was time for some serious dining. Unsuccessful in booking a last minute reservation at the 360° Restaurant in the CN Tower (probably for the best), we opted to dine at the new contemporary hotspot Hush. Slick decor and chic ambiance without the pretentious attitude. The menu offered the usual fare with great portions at reasonable prices. Service was excellent.
Yearning for dessert, we wandered around Queen Street West which was packed with throngs of young adults and tweens. This avenue was alive with coffee shops, ethnic restaurants, bars and jazz joints, and sex shops.
Finally, tiredness started to set in and feet started to ache. I finished a lovely Saturday in downtown Toronto sipping tea and nibble Belgian chocolate cookies gazing at the south skyline over looking Medieval Times. Hark, art thou a wind turbine? Indeed.
The sights, sounds, smells of this bustling metropolis definitely seems like a city that never sleeps. I looked forward to Part Deux of the Toronto Tour Experience.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Horse and Dog Play Together
Lily Loves Mountain Biking
Link via Arbroath
Bouncing Baby Elephant
Blind Kitten Oskar
Link via Arbroath
Cat Plays with Dolphins
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China showcases ice architecture made from chunks of ice from the frozen Sonhua River.
The festival artists create buildings, monuments, animals and mythical creatures to dazzle spectators.
ink via Inhabitat
Husky Helps Himself to Ice
Timescapes
Breathtaking video by photographer Tom Lowe.
Link via Neatorama
John Stamos' Guide To Cuddling
13 Creative Chicken Coop Designs
Link via Neatorama
7 Creepy Abandoned Zoos
Link via Neatorama
Microscopic View of Alcoholic Drinks
Link via Neatorama
20 Bizarre Works Of Public Art
Tony Tasset’s Eye, Chicago, IL, 2010
Link via Neatorama
Manifesto for Life
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: M83 - Midnight City
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Rubber Duckie Helps Japan
A 31-foot rubber ducky created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofmanhas has arrived in Osaka, Japan.
Link via Neatorama
Baby Elephant Gets Prosthetic Foot
A young elephant who lost a foot to a poacher's trap in Cambodian received a prosthetic foot. The 5 year old elephant now bounds around the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Link via Arbroath
Dog Loves Flying
Photograph Manipulation Art
Artist Sarolta Ban photographs and digitally manipulates art to create a whole new world. Her work is beautifully stunning.
Link via Neatorama
Muppets Bloopers
Earth Timelapse View From Space
Listening to: Seether - Careless Whisper
A 31-foot rubber ducky created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofmanhas has arrived in Osaka, Japan.
Link via Neatorama
Baby Elephant Gets Prosthetic Foot
A young elephant who lost a foot to a poacher's trap in Cambodian received a prosthetic foot. The 5 year old elephant now bounds around the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Link via Arbroath
Dog Loves Flying
Photograph Manipulation Art
Artist Sarolta Ban photographs and digitally manipulates art to create a whole new world. Her work is beautifully stunning.
Link via Neatorama
Muppets Bloopers
Earth Timelapse View From Space
Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS from Michael König
Listening to: Seether - Careless Whisper
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Wonders of the World in Sand Art
Link via Arbroath
Mother Sues Bank Over Son's Scam
The mother of a 14-year-old teenager is suing four major Australian banks for refusing to discuss her son's bank accounts over privacy concerns. The teenager was selling fake items on eBay and earning over $6,000 a day. The teenager went on a $200,000 shopping spree. The mother also tried to seek assistance from teachers, counselors, principals, travel agents, business owners, and bank representatives.
Link via Arbroath
Ducklings on a Waterslide
Link via Neatorama
Russian Begger Bears
Bears in Russia begging from passing drivers on a highway.
Link via Arbroath
Blind and Injured Elephants Serenaded by Piano on Mountaintop
As his 50th birthday present to himself, Paul Barton dragged a piano to a Thailand mountaintop to serenade blind and injured elephants on his birthday. What do you play for elephants? Slow Movement 2 from Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata of course.
Link via Arbroath
Metal Cow Art from Old Car Parts
Finnish sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä takes colourful scrap pieces of cars and recycles them into gigantic dairy cows art structures.
Link via Inhabitat
Listening to: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Spread Your Love
Link via Arbroath
Mother Sues Bank Over Son's Scam
The mother of a 14-year-old teenager is suing four major Australian banks for refusing to discuss her son's bank accounts over privacy concerns. The teenager was selling fake items on eBay and earning over $6,000 a day. The teenager went on a $200,000 shopping spree. The mother also tried to seek assistance from teachers, counselors, principals, travel agents, business owners, and bank representatives.
Link via Arbroath
Ducklings on a Waterslide
Link via Neatorama
Russian Begger Bears
Bears in Russia begging from passing drivers on a highway.
Link via Arbroath
Blind and Injured Elephants Serenaded by Piano on Mountaintop
As his 50th birthday present to himself, Paul Barton dragged a piano to a Thailand mountaintop to serenade blind and injured elephants on his birthday. What do you play for elephants? Slow Movement 2 from Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata of course.
Link via Arbroath
Metal Cow Art from Old Car Parts
Finnish sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä takes colourful scrap pieces of cars and recycles them into gigantic dairy cows art structures.
Link via Inhabitat
Listening to: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Spread Your Love
Friday, January 13, 2012
Relax and Put Your Flippers Up
In December 2011, a baby seal strolled into a cat door in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, and put his flippers up.
After hearing a lot of "racket", she went downstairs to see what the cats were up to because she thought the cats had brought a rabbit or another animal into the house. She thought she was hallucinating when she saw a seal pup lounging on her sofa.
After taking a few photos and video, she called the SPCA and they called the Department of Conservation. The conservation representative netted and boxed the seal to return it to the ocean. During the vehicle transport, the seal got out on the box, sat in the front seat and accidentally turned on the radio.
Listening to: The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
After hearing a lot of "racket", she went downstairs to see what the cats were up to because she thought the cats had brought a rabbit or another animal into the house. She thought she was hallucinating when she saw a seal pup lounging on her sofa.
After taking a few photos and video, she called the SPCA and they called the Department of Conservation. The conservation representative netted and boxed the seal to return it to the ocean. During the vehicle transport, the seal got out on the box, sat in the front seat and accidentally turned on the radio.
Listening to: The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Crayon Scultures
Artist Diem Chau carves beautiful detailed animals on crayons.
Geometric Light Sculpture
Beautiful geometric light sculpture by Dev Harlan.
Starry Night Photographs
Ten incredible slow exposure starry night photographs.
Listening to: Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Artist Diem Chau carves beautiful detailed animals on crayons.
Geometric Light Sculpture
Beautiful geometric light sculpture by Dev Harlan.
Starry Night Photographs
Ten incredible slow exposure starry night photographs.
Listening to: Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Prairie Dogs Riding Roomba
Nyan Cat Scarf
Link via Neatorama
Long Exposure Photography
Moonlight Shadow by Paul Bica
Link via Neatorama
Adorable Disabled Pets
Any living being deserves to live their life comfortably. Disabled animals always hold a place in my heart. Here is Carli Davidson's portraits of disabled pets.
Link via Neatorama
Men Pole Dancing
The North American stereotype for pole dancing has only focused on women, but what about men who excel at this talent?
Link via Neatorama
Bob
An animation by Jacon Frey.
RGB Wallpaper
The Milan based Carnovsky Group have designed wallpaper using RGB colours that changes the image depending on red light, green light, or blue light.
Link via Neatorama
Everything Is A Remix: Matrix
This a great series that shows how contemporary art forms are merely remixes of previously intriguing works.
Stray
Beautiful animation by Guy Collins about a stray cat in Australia. This was my favourite video last month.
Paper Haunted House Silhouettes
Craft Magazine how-to create paper silhouettes for windows.
Link via Neatorama
Dog Saves Dog
An amazing and brave dogs risk its own life to save an injured dog on a busy highway.
Amazing Opera Stage Designs
Wow does not even begin to appreciate these amazing, intricate stage designs for Bregenzer performing arts festival in Austria.
Listening to: Kavinsky ft Lovefoxxx - Nightcall
Nyan Cat Scarf
Link via Neatorama
Long Exposure Photography
Moonlight Shadow by Paul Bica
Link via Neatorama
Adorable Disabled Pets
Any living being deserves to live their life comfortably. Disabled animals always hold a place in my heart. Here is Carli Davidson's portraits of disabled pets.
Link via Neatorama
Men Pole Dancing
The North American stereotype for pole dancing has only focused on women, but what about men who excel at this talent?
Link via Neatorama
Bob
An animation by Jacon Frey.
BOB from Jacob Frey on Vimeo
RGB Wallpaper
The Milan based Carnovsky Group have designed wallpaper using RGB colours that changes the image depending on red light, green light, or blue light.
Link via Neatorama
Everything Is A Remix: Matrix
This a great series that shows how contemporary art forms are merely remixes of previously intriguing works.
Everything Is A Remix: THE MATRIX from robgwilson.com on Vimeo
Stray
Beautiful animation by Guy Collins about a stray cat in Australia. This was my favourite video last month.
Paper Haunted House Silhouettes
Craft Magazine how-to create paper silhouettes for windows.
Link via Neatorama
Dog Saves Dog
An amazing and brave dogs risk its own life to save an injured dog on a busy highway.
Amazing Opera Stage Designs
Wow does not even begin to appreciate these amazing, intricate stage designs for Bregenzer performing arts festival in Austria.
Listening to: Kavinsky ft Lovefoxxx - Nightcall
Friday, November 04, 2011
Toe Mistakenly Sewn In Place of Thumb
Bristol resident James Byrne accidentally sawed off his thumb last December. After an attempt to reattach his thumb failed, plastic surgeons replaced the thumb with a big toe instead. Byrne stated he need his thumb back for his job as a paver, thus, he is grateful to have it back.
Link via Arbroath
Australia Offers Transgendered Passports
Australia now offers passports with the genders F, M, and X. Australian Senator Louise Pratt, Australia's first parliamentarian with a transgendered partner, who was born female but now a man, stated the change was a huge step forward.
Robert McClelland, the Attorney General, stated the new changes allow transgendered people to find traveling much easier. "Most people take for granted the ability to travel freely and without fear of discrimination," he said. "This measure will extend the same freedoms to sex and gender-diverse Australians."
Link via Arbroath
Police Sting Captures Burglar
Birmingham police were baffled when a rash of apartment burglaries that showed no forensic evidence, no surveillance or signs of forced entry. So, Birmingham police setup a sting with a flat monitored with video cameras. After setting up the sting, the monitoring alerted the police several hours later to the intruder. Police caught teenager Bubba Ambala red handed.
Link via Arbroath
Zombie Cupcakes
Betcha can't eat just one!
Link via Neatorama
Graeme the cat visits railway station twice a day to drop off and pick up his owner
Graeme, the cat, of Melbourne, Australia, meticulously walks along to the station, uses the subway to cross the tracks, drops his owner off, and returns in the evening to pick her up. He carefully waits behind the yellow line and knows exactly which train she will be exiting from. Graeme is popular with many train riders, who generally know him by name.
Link via Neatorama
Osaka Water Clock
An waterfall art installation in Osaka, Japan's train station shows the time, announcements and pictures in a waterfall.
Link via Neatorama
Leeches save woman's face after dog attack
Physicians in Sweden have used leeches to save a woman's face after her own dog bit off a chunk of it. A total 358 leeches were used in the operation to continually suck blood and to increase healing in her face. The woman will need some reconstructive surgery in the future.
Link via Arbroath
Team Canada builds TRTL Solar Shell Home for the Solar Decathlon
Team Canada has built a sustainable residence with a solar roof, energy efficent systems with sustainable materials. TRTL, which stands for Technological Residence, Traditional Living, was designed closely with the first nations communities of Treaty 7 with respect to their traditions and culture. The modular home is specifically designed for Southern Alberta and hopes to help alleviate housing issues. The design will be submitted by Team Canada for the Solar Decathlon.
Link via Inhabitat
Sleepboxes for Sleep On the Go
Russian-based Arch Group has designed structure for private, safe sleeping for two in only 4 square metres. This unit can be placed in any bus station, train station or airport.
Link via Inhabitat
A to Z
A creative video by artist Alessandro Novelli.
Trike Racing
Yep. Trike racing... Seems insane, but kind of cool.
Dogs In Schools to Curb Bullying
Kansas educators have implemented a creative solution to bullying in schools--dogs. Dogs teach children social responsibility and compassion. When teaching school-aged children about internalizing feels about being treated poorly, children can easily related to an animal being treated poorly. I hope this strategy works to curb bullying in schools.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Sarah McLachlan - Fallen (Gabriel and Dresden Remix)
Bristol resident James Byrne accidentally sawed off his thumb last December. After an attempt to reattach his thumb failed, plastic surgeons replaced the thumb with a big toe instead. Byrne stated he need his thumb back for his job as a paver, thus, he is grateful to have it back.
Link via Arbroath
Australia Offers Transgendered Passports
Australia now offers passports with the genders F, M, and X. Australian Senator Louise Pratt, Australia's first parliamentarian with a transgendered partner, who was born female but now a man, stated the change was a huge step forward.
Robert McClelland, the Attorney General, stated the new changes allow transgendered people to find traveling much easier. "Most people take for granted the ability to travel freely and without fear of discrimination," he said. "This measure will extend the same freedoms to sex and gender-diverse Australians."
Link via Arbroath
Police Sting Captures Burglar
Birmingham police were baffled when a rash of apartment burglaries that showed no forensic evidence, no surveillance or signs of forced entry. So, Birmingham police setup a sting with a flat monitored with video cameras. After setting up the sting, the monitoring alerted the police several hours later to the intruder. Police caught teenager Bubba Ambala red handed.
Link via Arbroath
Zombie Cupcakes
Betcha can't eat just one!
Link via Neatorama
Graeme the cat visits railway station twice a day to drop off and pick up his owner
Graeme, the cat, of Melbourne, Australia, meticulously walks along to the station, uses the subway to cross the tracks, drops his owner off, and returns in the evening to pick her up. He carefully waits behind the yellow line and knows exactly which train she will be exiting from. Graeme is popular with many train riders, who generally know him by name.
Link via Neatorama
Osaka Water Clock
An waterfall art installation in Osaka, Japan's train station shows the time, announcements and pictures in a waterfall.
Link via Neatorama
Leeches save woman's face after dog attack
Physicians in Sweden have used leeches to save a woman's face after her own dog bit off a chunk of it. A total 358 leeches were used in the operation to continually suck blood and to increase healing in her face. The woman will need some reconstructive surgery in the future.
Link via Arbroath
Team Canada builds TRTL Solar Shell Home for the Solar Decathlon
Team Canada has built a sustainable residence with a solar roof, energy efficent systems with sustainable materials. TRTL, which stands for Technological Residence, Traditional Living, was designed closely with the first nations communities of Treaty 7 with respect to their traditions and culture. The modular home is specifically designed for Southern Alberta and hopes to help alleviate housing issues. The design will be submitted by Team Canada for the Solar Decathlon.
Link via Inhabitat
Sleepboxes for Sleep On the Go
Russian-based Arch Group has designed structure for private, safe sleeping for two in only 4 square metres. This unit can be placed in any bus station, train station or airport.
Link via Inhabitat
A to Z
A creative video by artist Alessandro Novelli.
The Alphabet 2 from n9ve on Vimeo
Trike Racing
Yep. Trike racing... Seems insane, but kind of cool.
Dogs In Schools to Curb Bullying
Kansas educators have implemented a creative solution to bullying in schools--dogs. Dogs teach children social responsibility and compassion. When teaching school-aged children about internalizing feels about being treated poorly, children can easily related to an animal being treated poorly. I hope this strategy works to curb bullying in schools.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Sarah McLachlan - Fallen (Gabriel and Dresden Remix)
Friday, October 07, 2011
Cows Like Jazz
Letter Birdhouses
Artist Nishant Jethi decided to help the declining sparrow population by building smaller birdhouses in letter shapes.
Link via Neatorama
10 Weirdest Championships
Ever wonder what the most weirdest skill for championship events would be?
Link via Urban Savior
30 Gifts to 30 Strangers
Brazilian Lucas Jatoba has been living abroad in Australia. He was so greatful for all the wonderful gifts in his life, he decided to give out 30 gifts to strangers when he turned 30 years of age. The video is very beautiful and inspirational.
Weird and Wonderful Slides
Weird and wonderful slides in places you would expect and some you would least expect.
Link via Neatorama
NYC's Bike Share System
Next summer, New York City and Alta Bike Share will provide bikes for public use. Annual memberships will be cheaper than monthly MetroCards and the first 30 minutes of bike use is free. Way to go New York City!
Link via Neatorama
Letter Birdhouses
Artist Nishant Jethi decided to help the declining sparrow population by building smaller birdhouses in letter shapes.
Link via Neatorama
10 Weirdest Championships
Ever wonder what the most weirdest skill for championship events would be?
Link via Urban Savior
30 Gifts to 30 Strangers
Brazilian Lucas Jatoba has been living abroad in Australia. He was so greatful for all the wonderful gifts in his life, he decided to give out 30 gifts to strangers when he turned 30 years of age. The video is very beautiful and inspirational.
30 Gifts to 30 Strangers in Sydney from Lucas Jatoba on Vimeo
Weird and Wonderful Slides
Weird and wonderful slides in places you would expect and some you would least expect.
Link via Neatorama
NYC's Bike Share System
Next summer, New York City and Alta Bike Share will provide bikes for public use. Annual memberships will be cheaper than monthly MetroCards and the first 30 minutes of bike use is free. Way to go New York City!
The Phenomenal Success of Capital Bikeshare from Streetfilms on Vimeo
Link via Neatorama
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sand Art
Japanese artist Ako Tsubaki creates beautiful sand art in a vase. Can you guess what the sand art will become?
Cat With Two Legs Learns To Walk Again
A cat found with its two hind legs missing is learning to walk again. He can balance steadily for a brief moments. Originally, vets believed Deuce was attacked, but later decided he probably lost his legs in a farming accident.
Deuce has since gone to a humane society with hopes for adoption.
Link via Arbroath
100 Years of East London Style
Amazing Whale Rescue
Earlier this year, Michael Fishbach and his friends were boating in the Sea of Cortez when they found a humpback whale floating in the water. It appeared to be dead, having been trapped in a fishing net for a long time. Fishbach discovered that she was still alive — but only barely. They worked hard for an hour with only one knife to cut the net away and free her. Once freed, the whale showed its appreciation to her rescuers.
Link via Neatorama
Recycled Paper Art
Jennifer Collier of Unit Twelve creates every day objects out of recycled newspaper, maps and paper patterns.
Link via Neatorama
Rope Sculptures
Brazilian-born, Parisian artist Mozart Guerra creates sculptures out of nylon rope and styrofoam.
Link via Neatorama
Steampunk Octopus at Burning Man
Artist Duane Flatmo's flaming octopus Art Car titled El Pulpo Mechanico. It is made up of recycled parts with moving eyes, mouths and tentacles.
Muppet Dr. Who
Anything Muppets is marvelous. Dr. Who Muppets believed to be by artist Amy Mebberson.
Link via Neatorama
Simon's Cat & Mouse
Artist Simon's latest Cat cartoon.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
Japanese artist Ako Tsubaki creates beautiful sand art in a vase. Can you guess what the sand art will become?
Cat With Two Legs Learns To Walk Again
A cat found with its two hind legs missing is learning to walk again. He can balance steadily for a brief moments. Originally, vets believed Deuce was attacked, but later decided he probably lost his legs in a farming accident.
Deuce has since gone to a humane society with hopes for adoption.
Link via Arbroath
100 Years of East London Style
Amazing Whale Rescue
Earlier this year, Michael Fishbach and his friends were boating in the Sea of Cortez when they found a humpback whale floating in the water. It appeared to be dead, having been trapped in a fishing net for a long time. Fishbach discovered that she was still alive — but only barely. They worked hard for an hour with only one knife to cut the net away and free her. Once freed, the whale showed its appreciation to her rescuers.
Link via Neatorama
Recycled Paper Art
Jennifer Collier of Unit Twelve creates every day objects out of recycled newspaper, maps and paper patterns.
Link via Neatorama
Rope Sculptures
Brazilian-born, Parisian artist Mozart Guerra creates sculptures out of nylon rope and styrofoam.
Link via Neatorama
Steampunk Octopus at Burning Man
Artist Duane Flatmo's flaming octopus Art Car titled El Pulpo Mechanico. It is made up of recycled parts with moving eyes, mouths and tentacles.
Muppet Dr. Who
Anything Muppets is marvelous. Dr. Who Muppets believed to be by artist Amy Mebberson.
Link via Neatorama
Simon's Cat & Mouse
Artist Simon's latest Cat cartoon.
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
Friday, September 16, 2011
Bridge Wind Chimes
Artist Mark Nixon made a wind chime sculpture under a bridge with 600 50mm diameter gold anodized aluminum pipes ranging in length from 120 mm up to 3750 mm. The art installation recently exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea in Aarhus Denmark.
Link via Neatorama
Man Sets House on Fire While Cremating Dog
A man grieving the loss of his Rottweiler accidentally set his house on fire while cremating his dog in Dale City. He had requested the authorities to pick up the dog's remains, but they informed him to bring it in. His car was too small, so he decided to cremate it on the property. After pouring gasoline on the remains, the flames transferred up the side of the house and on to the roof. The house suffered extensive fire and smoke damage. The dog's remains remained on a tarp next to the house. The animal control authorities eventually came to remove the dog's remains from the property.
Link via Arbroath
I Wear Fur
Link via Arbroath
Five Classic Movies that Seemed Terrible at the Time
Can you guess the huge blockbuster films that seemed like potential flops during production that grew to make millions of cashola?
Link via Cracked
Owl in Slow Motion
Baboons Kidnap and Raise Dogs as Pets
Groups of baboons kidnap, train and raise dogs as pets. Bizarre and difficult to watch at times. Nonetheless, it kind of makes sense when you think of how humans do the exact same thing.
Around the World In a Minute
MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo
Link via Neatorama
Grover's Smell Like A Monster
What A Helpful Kitten
Loving Owner Tries to Keep Pet Sheep
A Melbourne man, Vu Ho, 54, has paid upwards of $60,000 to keep his beloved companion home after the Greater Dandenong City Council threatened to remove his pet Baa. The Greater Dandenong City Council local laws officers hit him with a $220 fine on February 25 for "keeping livestock on land under half (a) hectare". Baa has lived with Mr. Ho for over 10 years. Mr. Ho says Baa is a close member of his family. If he loses the case on September 7, he faces $30,000 in legal costs plus a similar bill for the council's lawyers. The council updated the laws late last month, exempting cats and dogs from the term "livestock"
Link via Arbroath
Cat Donuts
Link via Neatorama
The 25 Greatest Unscripted Movie Scenes
I am a huge film buff, so it was interesting to see this video montage of the best 25 greatest unscripted movie scenes.
Link via Neatorama
10 Disturbing Ads Featuring Kids
Link via Neatorama
Story of Two Elephants: Shirley and Jenny
Shirley and Jenny were two circus elephants that were chained up most of their circus days except when they were forced to perform for audiences. Shirley adopted Jenny when she was calf and become her surrogate mother. Soon after, Shirley was moved and Jenny was forced to continue performing for next 23 years of her life until she sustained a leg injury. After she was injured, she was dumped on an animal welfare's doorstep. The animal welfare organization was barely equipped or funded to care for an injured elephant. An animal activist contacted an elephant sanctuary and had Jenny transferred there.
Jenny's first days at the sanctuary were spent in isolation. Because she was miserable without company of her kind, she was urged to spend more time with the herd. Coincidentally, Shirley was sent to the same elephant sanctuary years earlier. Upon recognizing each other, both Shirley and Jenny trumpeted as they bumped their ample bodies together in a typical gesture of affectionate camaraderie. Both elephants were happy to see each other after so many years apart. Immediately, the old friends were inseparable and soon were joined by another duo, Bunny and Tarra.
Unfortunately, Jenny's leg injury become critical and she worsened. When she became too weak, Shirley led her to a shaded valley area to lay down. Shirley used her truck to help Jenny stay comfortable. When the situation became to unbearable to bear, Shirley left to mourn the loss of her friend. Bunny and Tarra stayed with Jenny, trumpeting and easing her comfort, until she passed away.
Link via Arbroath
Jack Layton's last letter to Canadians
Jack Layton's last letter to Canadians dated August 20, 2011.
A Chalk Tribute in Toronto, Ontario.
Link via CBC News
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
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
Chicken Adopts Ostriches
Link via Arbroath
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
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
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
Link via Arbroath
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.
Link via Neatorama
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.
Link via Neatorama
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 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?
Link via Neatorama
B-Movie Title Generator
Link via Neatorama
Rubber Ducky You're the One
This lioness really wants her rubber ducky.
Link via Neatorama
Unusual Signs
Caption: Do not feed your baby as Crocodile dinnah! (Chomp Chomp)
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Alanis Morisette - Crazy
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.
Link via Neatorama
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.
Link via Neatorama
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?
Link via Neatorama
B-Movie Title Generator
Link via Neatorama
Rubber Ducky You're the One
This lioness really wants her rubber ducky.
Link via Neatorama
Unusual Signs
Caption: Do not feed your baby as Crocodile dinnah! (Chomp Chomp)
Link via Neatorama
Listening to: Alanis Morisette - Crazy
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Farmer Requires License to Remove Fish from Flooded Fields
Martin Reid of Sabrevois, Quebec, was previously fined $1,000 for fishing with a license to remove fish from flooded fields of his farm in 1993. He is concerned he may be fined a second time up to $100,000. Each permit obtained only lasts 2 weeks. Reid explained. "I have to transport them so as not to damage them, by containers with water inside. If some of them die, I have to bury them." Canadian bureaucracy at its best.
Link via Arbroath
Vogue Italia's Cover with Plus-Size Models
Viva Italia! There has been a lot of controversy the past few years regarding the fashion industry exclusively using waif-like, anorexic-looking models. Interestingly, maybe 1% of the women on the planet are a size 0. Nonetheless, Vogue Italia published a stunning cover with three plus-size models (I loathe this term) of Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley, who all look absolutely stunning.
Link via TheFrisky
Ninety-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes Mother For First Time
A 90-year-old tortoise of the Dubbo Western Plains Zoo in Australia has given birth to a baby tortoise for the first time. The father could one of 2 tortoises in their 40s.
Link via Arbroath
Nighthawks of the Living Dead
Artist Alex Eylar's Lego interpretation of Boulevard of Broken Dreams with Lego.
Break Out
Clever cartoon on legal pad.
Link via Neatorama
4D Art Show
Link via Neatorama
Shape-Shifting Cuttlefish
Apparently, some cuttlefish can replicate the shape of objects around them for camouflage purposes.
Neatorama
Cheerleader Booted for Refusing to Cheer for Rapist
A Texas cheerleader Hillaire was axed from the team when she refused to cheer for her date-rapist. She is trying to fundraise funds to fight her case. When she decided to come forward with her statement, high school officials at Texas’ Silsbee High School told her to keep quiet. When the case was taken to the appeals court, it was dismissed, and her family is now required to pay $45,000 to cover the school’s legal fees. Basketball player Rakheem Bolton pleaded to the charge of misdemeanor assault, and was allowed back on the basketball team. After she was kicked off the cheerleading team, she was publically branded a slut. The allowance of Rakeem Bolton to continue to play basketball with the full support of the high school, as well as the way the court system and high school officials have behaved in Texas, reinforces that an alleged sexual assaulter can get away with date-rape. Truly a sad tale indeed.
Link via Mary Sue
Does the Internet Make Us Creepy?
A new opera titled Two Boys at the ENO London Coliseum, highlights the Internet culture (or lack there of) developing online. Social networking (Facebook, Twitter) is watering-down communication style to low levels. “Do you want to be my friend? Can I poke you? What’s your comment?”
Link via Neatorama
Mind Your Step
Milk Crate Sea Dragon
Woman sues ex-fiance after being impaled on fence while urinating from his veranda
An Australian woman is suing her ex-fiance after impaling herself from falling from an unsecured veranda. The woman has sustained extensive injuries to her urinary system, as well as her lower abdominal and pelvic regions. She claims she was urinating off the veranda that was not secure nor appropriately lit.
Link via Arbroath
Listening to: Swing Out Sister - Breakout
Martin Reid of Sabrevois, Quebec, was previously fined $1,000 for fishing with a license to remove fish from flooded fields of his farm in 1993. He is concerned he may be fined a second time up to $100,000. Each permit obtained only lasts 2 weeks. Reid explained. "I have to transport them so as not to damage them, by containers with water inside. If some of them die, I have to bury them." Canadian bureaucracy at its best.
Link via Arbroath
Vogue Italia's Cover with Plus-Size Models
Viva Italia! There has been a lot of controversy the past few years regarding the fashion industry exclusively using waif-like, anorexic-looking models. Interestingly, maybe 1% of the women on the planet are a size 0. Nonetheless, Vogue Italia published a stunning cover with three plus-size models (I loathe this term) of Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley, who all look absolutely stunning.
Link via TheFrisky
Ninety-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes Mother For First Time
A 90-year-old tortoise of the Dubbo Western Plains Zoo in Australia has given birth to a baby tortoise for the first time. The father could one of 2 tortoises in their 40s.
Link via Arbroath
Nighthawks of the Living Dead
Artist Alex Eylar's Lego interpretation of Boulevard of Broken Dreams with Lego.
Break Out
Clever cartoon on legal pad.
Link via Neatorama
4D Art Show
Link via Neatorama
Shape-Shifting Cuttlefish
Apparently, some cuttlefish can replicate the shape of objects around them for camouflage purposes.
Neatorama
Cheerleader Booted for Refusing to Cheer for Rapist
A Texas cheerleader Hillaire was axed from the team when she refused to cheer for her date-rapist. She is trying to fundraise funds to fight her case. When she decided to come forward with her statement, high school officials at Texas’ Silsbee High School told her to keep quiet. When the case was taken to the appeals court, it was dismissed, and her family is now required to pay $45,000 to cover the school’s legal fees. Basketball player Rakheem Bolton pleaded to the charge of misdemeanor assault, and was allowed back on the basketball team. After she was kicked off the cheerleading team, she was publically branded a slut. The allowance of Rakeem Bolton to continue to play basketball with the full support of the high school, as well as the way the court system and high school officials have behaved in Texas, reinforces that an alleged sexual assaulter can get away with date-rape. Truly a sad tale indeed.
Link via Mary Sue
Does the Internet Make Us Creepy?
A new opera titled Two Boys at the ENO London Coliseum, highlights the Internet culture (or lack there of) developing online. Social networking (Facebook, Twitter) is watering-down communication style to low levels. “Do you want to be my friend? Can I poke you? What’s your comment?”
Link via Neatorama
Mind Your Step
Milk Crate Sea Dragon
Woman sues ex-fiance after being impaled on fence while urinating from his veranda
An Australian woman is suing her ex-fiance after impaling herself from falling from an unsecured veranda. The woman has sustained extensive injuries to her urinary system, as well as her lower abdominal and pelvic regions. She claims she was urinating off the veranda that was not secure nor appropriately lit.
Link via Arbroath
Listening to: Swing Out Sister - Breakout
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Cat Raising Baby Chicks
Niu Niu, a cat, has taken a fondness to helping in the raising of chicks in China.
The owner, a farmer, caught the cat getting into the chick's box and fear the cat was going to eat them. The cat frozen red-handed, then until the owner noticed the chicks playing with the cat. Now the owner lets the cat chick-sit while he is at work.
Link via Neatorama
Hampshire Police Mobilize Capture Tiger
Someone in Hampshire, UK reported a tiger relaxing on a golf course and the police were mobilized to capture the dangerous beast. (Un)fortunately, the wild tiger turned out to be stuffed.
Link via Neatorama
Dog Fights for Recover After Being Shot and Buried Alive
A dog is slowly recovering after being discovered buried alive, bound and shot that was accidentally discovered by animal welfare officers investigating neglected dogs in a field. They heard the muffled whimpering of an animal. After looking under a wooden plank, they discovered "Star".
Link via Arbroath
Couple Sentenced to Stand In Wadding Pool Wearing Life Jackets
A young couple who were swept away in a river without wearing life jackets have been sentenced to stand in a wadding pool with life jackets and hand out boating safety educational pamphlets.
Link via Arbroath
New York School Plants First Green Roof
NY Sunworks, a non-profit organization, has teamed up with Manhattan School for Children to build the first green roof in the city. The collaborative team plans to building over 100 green roofs on schools.
Link via Inhabitat
Pretty Girls Get Free Perks
Do pretty girls get more free perks than girls who do not make an effort to wear pretty clothing, wear makeup and coif their hair? Perhaps.
Link via TheFrisky
Dog Becomes Surrogate to Ligre Cubs
Four liger cubs born in Xixiakou Wildlife Zoo were at risk when their tiger mother stopped nursing them. A dog that recently nursed some puppies was enlisted to help.
Link via Arbroath
Cat Hugs Kitten
Canadian indie ISP owner recounts how corrupt monopoly drove her out of business
ISPs are dirty, but regulators refuse to investigate
The Canadian CRTC has received numerous complaints regarding ISPs' net neutrality and throttling bandwidth services, but fails to investigate complaints.
Link via BoingBoing
Man Proposes To Girlfriend Via Mural
Jeff Gurwin, 28, proposed to his girlfriend, Caitlin Fitzsimons, 27, both of New York by commissioning graffiti artists to create a Scrabble-themed mural.
Link via TheFrisky
Cat Plays Shell Game
German Cat Frida is quite good at the shell game. Paw-rific indeed!
Niu Niu, a cat, has taken a fondness to helping in the raising of chicks in China.
The owner, a farmer, caught the cat getting into the chick's box and fear the cat was going to eat them. The cat frozen red-handed, then until the owner noticed the chicks playing with the cat. Now the owner lets the cat chick-sit while he is at work.
Link via Neatorama
Hampshire Police Mobilize Capture Tiger
Someone in Hampshire, UK reported a tiger relaxing on a golf course and the police were mobilized to capture the dangerous beast. (Un)fortunately, the wild tiger turned out to be stuffed.
Link via Neatorama
Dog Fights for Recover After Being Shot and Buried Alive
A dog is slowly recovering after being discovered buried alive, bound and shot that was accidentally discovered by animal welfare officers investigating neglected dogs in a field. They heard the muffled whimpering of an animal. After looking under a wooden plank, they discovered "Star".
Link via Arbroath
Couple Sentenced to Stand In Wadding Pool Wearing Life Jackets
A young couple who were swept away in a river without wearing life jackets have been sentenced to stand in a wadding pool with life jackets and hand out boating safety educational pamphlets.
Link via Arbroath
New York School Plants First Green Roof
NY Sunworks, a non-profit organization, has teamed up with Manhattan School for Children to build the first green roof in the city. The collaborative team plans to building over 100 green roofs on schools.
Link via Inhabitat
Pretty Girls Get Free Perks
Do pretty girls get more free perks than girls who do not make an effort to wear pretty clothing, wear makeup and coif their hair? Perhaps.
Documentary : Sexy Girls Have It Easy from Bright Hand Pictures on Vimeo
Link via TheFrisky
Dog Becomes Surrogate to Ligre Cubs
Four liger cubs born in Xixiakou Wildlife Zoo were at risk when their tiger mother stopped nursing them. A dog that recently nursed some puppies was enlisted to help.
Link via Arbroath
Cat Hugs Kitten
Canadian indie ISP owner recounts how corrupt monopoly drove her out of business
ISPs are dirty, but regulators refuse to investigate
The Canadian CRTC has received numerous complaints regarding ISPs' net neutrality and throttling bandwidth services, but fails to investigate complaints.
Link via BoingBoing
Man Proposes To Girlfriend Via Mural
Jeff Gurwin, 28, proposed to his girlfriend, Caitlin Fitzsimons, 27, both of New York by commissioning graffiti artists to create a Scrabble-themed mural.
Link via TheFrisky
Cat Plays Shell Game
German Cat Frida is quite good at the shell game. Paw-rific indeed!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
3D Pencil Drawings by 17 Year Old
Artist Fredo creates 3D pencil drawings that are so intense and surreal.
The lizard and elephant drawings are my favourites.
Link via Neatorama
Underwater Explosion
Link via Neatorama
Victorian London
An interesting collection of photographs from 1800s London.
Link via Neatorama
Magnet Boy
A six-year-old Croatian boy has an apparent ability to attract metal to his body. Health professionals have investigated his special abilities and have not been able to find a scientific explanation for his unique gift.
Link via BoingBoing
Community Bakery Promotes Pay What You Can
Imagine a bakery where it suggests its customers pay what they can afford or deem reasonable for fresh baked goods. Would this business model work? Could the little bakery that could survive? Apparently so.
Panera Bread has adopted this model in three of its 1500 stores in the United States. During the first year, sixty percent of customers pay the suggested amount, twenty percent pay more and twenty percent pay less. One customer even paid $500 for a meal. Sometimes pay it forward really does work.
Link via BoingBoing
Science of Cheese
Link via BoingBoing
Artist Fredo creates 3D pencil drawings that are so intense and surreal.
The lizard and elephant drawings are my favourites.
Link via Neatorama
Underwater Explosion
Link via Neatorama
Victorian London
An interesting collection of photographs from 1800s London.
Link via Neatorama
Magnet Boy
A six-year-old Croatian boy has an apparent ability to attract metal to his body. Health professionals have investigated his special abilities and have not been able to find a scientific explanation for his unique gift.
Link via BoingBoing
Community Bakery Promotes Pay What You Can
Imagine a bakery where it suggests its customers pay what they can afford or deem reasonable for fresh baked goods. Would this business model work? Could the little bakery that could survive? Apparently so.
Panera Bread has adopted this model in three of its 1500 stores in the United States. During the first year, sixty percent of customers pay the suggested amount, twenty percent pay more and twenty percent pay less. One customer even paid $500 for a meal. Sometimes pay it forward really does work.
Link via BoingBoing
Science of Cheese
Link via BoingBoing
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