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February 28, 2008
'Where The Wild Things Are' to be rewritten and reshot
Warner Bros. has apparently decided to take Dave Eggers off, reshoot and perhaps even rewrite the long anticipated 'Where The Wild Things Are'-movie, which we've written about before.
Why? Because the screenings made kids cry... Well, fuck you, WB - you just made me cry. (Since when did this need to be a kids' movie, anyway?!)
The release date is pushed back to October 2009. Me, I'm waiting for the directors cut. (Via The Skinny)
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I Want To Climb
Have you been to a kid's playground lately? I'm talking about those new ones. They have molded astroturf with big pillowy mounds to jump on. The slides take longer than 2 seconds to go thru. Monkey bars have been replaced by rock climbing structures!
I want the Mobius Climber for my backyard. This looks so much fun. I'm not even worried about falling because who cares when you're having as much fun as those kids!
P.S. I need to get a backyard first.
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Looks Cozy Don't It?
Cats out of the bag. This is how I capture my dates. A couple of cushy pillows and the promise of restful sleep and then BAM, trapped like a rat.
Surely you must know I jest. This is just a fun exhibit called Come Up To My Bedroom in the Gladstone Hotel.
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February 27, 2008
Will Wright Explains The Care Bears
The Care Bears are cool, got that? They're creatures of unconditional love, live way above the Earth in a place called Care-a-lot. They have cousins called the Care Bear cousins although they're not Bears at all. In fact they live below the Care Bears in the Forest of Feelings. The Care Bears shoot rainbow particle weapons from their stomachs and can combine to form some death star-like weapon. If that's not enough, the Care Cousins join in and add a sonic boom. Together they enslave the stars.
God the 80's were great!
P.S. If you're wondering who Will Wright is. Why, he's only the person behind small titles like SimCity, SimEarth, SimAnts, The Sims, and a very small upcoming title called SPORE.
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February 25, 2008
Woodbot
After reading this interview about Mike Rea and his wood working prowess, I have renewed interest in wood shop. Unfortunately my skills with a saw is about as good as throwing a football more than 10 yards. Seriously this guy can make anything out of wood.
If you live anywhere near Virginia, he's having an exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center this April. GO SEE IT!
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February 24, 2008
Human Zoo
This should totally be my Halloween costume this year. Hit the jump to see more.
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February 22, 2008
Dude I'm So Pitted
One reason why I love living in southern California.
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February 18, 2008
Celebs Diluting Fashion Design
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are tired of the number of fashion shows each season and that number is increasing. When asked by Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera about the situation, they had this to say;
"A senseless circus. There should be fewer events of higher quality."
I have to agree with them. This season in Milan, the number of shows has exploded to 103. It seems fashion is under attack by celebrities whom think they can design. Excuse me but fashion design is a skill, one who's technical executions are only as good as its creative origins. All the money in the world will only make your line hot for the moment, but to have some relevance in history? Don't get your hopes up. Leave the big fashion shows to the real designers and stick to trade shows instead.
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Bambi Borg
It's a little steampunk, a little borg, and a little disturbing. Still I somehow can't refrain from staring at these pictures. Check out artist Lisa Black for more of her assimilated creations. More after the jump.
via Notcot
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The Super Bowl Ad You Never Saw
Peta's TV spot was rejected by the NFL and network execs on the grounds they don't sell air time to anyone to judge or impose their personal views.
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February 15, 2008
Anatomically Correct Sock Monkey
Monika Lidman and her monkey Mr. Johnson.
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February 14, 2008
Highschool Sweethearts
In celebration of Valentines, here's a heart warming story. Jack and Betty are high school sweethearts but that came to an end after Jack was drafted. 62 years later, they reunite and it's as if no time passed at all.
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February 13, 2008
U.S. Poison And Vietnam's Suffering
A 3rd generation of Vietnamese are suffering deformities caused by US chemical warfare, specifically Agent Orange and the US Government still refuses to admit it.
Every single independent investigation into the U.S. led spraying of toxins over jungles in Vietnam have come to the same conclusions - detrimental changes to swathes of rain forest that once blanketed the country are not the only victims. The toxins initially sprayed at "military targets" found its way into the country's water supply and now affects nearly 1 million people.
The Vietnamese government estimates it will only cost 60 million dollars to clean up the toxins. The U.S. has agreed to only pay 3 million.
As our country stands on the precipice of leadership change, I hope we can envisage a future where war is only used in self defense, and the immediate ban on all nuclear and biological weapons.
via Guardian
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Snoopy Would Be Proud
I just wanted to point out Uno the Beagle won Best In Show at this years Westminster's Dog Show. I want to brag because my dog Miko is also a Beagle, and a Beagle has never won Best In Show. Hell, Uno beat out 2 Poodles. HELLO! Did you hear me? POODLES! That's like Beyonce beating out Aretha Franklin! Not that Beagles are anything like Beyonce, I'm just saying.
Although Beagles have consistently topped public lists, they've never won top dog because Beagles are considered the all American breed. Not exactly pretty by show standards. No frilly hair. No special strut. Just a beckoning face and a stubby tail carried on a muscular frame. But times are a-changing!
Congratulations Uno and to all Beagles everywhere!
Hit the jump to see the winning moment.
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February 11, 2008
An Official Apology
Overheard;
Woman: That hurt my feelings.
Man: Why? I didn't mean anything by it. What do you want me to do?
Woman: Well I'm telling you it hurt my feelings so you should apologize.
Man: I'm sorry you perceived it as mean and your feelings got hurt.
Woman: That's not a real apology. . . (walks off)
Ah, Ventura Blvd. north of Los Angeles never ceases to amaze me. I digress, maybe this is one instance where a little bureaucracy is necessary. That's why a documented official apology could work. Hmph, I know a few people who need to file one for me.
via Swissmiss
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February 10, 2008
Favorite 2008 Super Bowl Ad
Because Charlie never wins. This made my heart smile.
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February 9, 2008
WALL-E
I can't wait for this movie comes out. A little bird in the industry told me it's Pixar's best. Sigh, I wish I were working on the website for it.
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February 8, 2008
Are You A Boomerang Kid?
A Boomerang Kid is someone who moves back in with their parents after graduating college. The stay can last several months to years. Government figures show that more than half of male Brits in their early 20’s live back at home. The numbers are similar here in the US. Free food, free rent and relative autonomy make it a pretty sweet deal. But piqued parents are having trouble coping and are even turning to helplines for advice.
The study cites massive student debt, difficulty entering the housing ladder, later marrying, and general fear of failure particularly for males as the main reasons.
I moved out when I was 18. When did you?
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Sack Boy is Real
If you've been following the upcoming PS3 game Little Big Planet, then you know the main character Sack Boy. One of the game developer's mothers liked her son's creation so much that she made a real live one, complete with dragon costume!
ACES! I want one! Mo' after the jump.
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Exclusive Sony Bravia Play-Doh Bunnies Screensaver
Hey readers! Sony Europe wanted me to give all you guys an exclusive downloadable screensaver for you mobile phone featuring the Bravia Bunnies! If you'll recall, I went goo-goo gah-gah over the Play-Doh ad so this is right up my alley.
Their site doesn't go live until Monday but I'm giving you guys a chance to download it now!
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February 5, 2008
Solar Lyrics
Processing experiment combining music with lyrics.
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The Thinning
There's this perception that global warming is a cyclical event so we're damned if we do, damned if we don't. Problem is when that cycle is unnaturally hyper accelerated, many ecosystems can't adapt and mass extinctions occur. The above image is Greenland today. 10 years ago, this entire area would have been covered in an ice sheet.
It seems the island is finally living up to its name.
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Da Vinci Mirrored Images
Theorists are suggesting many of Da Vinci's greatest works are hiding secret images when mirrored. The above example looks like the the ancient God Jahveh from the Old Testament.
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February 4, 2008
Mint Condition Brand New Apple IIc
How much of an Apple fanboy are you? And by Apple I mean the original computers - pre-Mac. Probably one of the most familiar Apple computers is the Apple II series. Some guy name Dan managed to get his mitts on an unopened mint condition Apple IIc (color) for a cool 2 G's off ebay. He posted a bunch of photos in flickr and boy does it bring back memories.
It's also nice to see even then Apple led the way with thoughtful industrial design. For a computer in its day, the IIc was quite compact. I love how the cooling vents on the CPU and monitor look more design than functional which is key for a great design. Even the packaging and those ultra rare Apple stickers are a sight to see.
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Living Wonderland
As a designer I often argue kids have the best designs. They are all at once imaginative, new, exciting, exotic, and unabashed by typical adult sensitivities. Children first begin to showcase this ability by the time they start drawing. Artist Yeon Doo Jung took some of those illustrations and brought them to life in an exhibition called Wonderland. The design of a child, execution of a grown up. Flawless and creative.
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Redesign Dosages
This story is about my dog. His name is Miko and he's been on a myriad of meds to treat his allergies. For the most part he's allergic to grass (certain kinds) and some kinds of pollen which sucks for a dog since they love being outside. The symptoms come up as hair loss and itching which can lead to secondary infections. I tried everything until my Vet agreed to put him on Atopica, an allergy medication that works miracles.
My only gripe are the dosage adjustments. Miko starts off by taking very high amounts, slowly tapering off until he gets down to 1 pill a day. He's already taking vitamins and fish oil caps so I'm constantly shoving things down his throat multiple times a day. I feel bad for him and wish there were a more streamline way of delivering adjusted dosages. So the above image is an example of how I'd like to see some meds packaged.
BTW, Miko is all better now.
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February 1, 2008
Blind Photographers
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