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August 23, 2008
Elderly Japanese dogs are pampared
My dog Miko turned 10 this year and I know he only has a handful of years left. Tho age hasn't seemed to pull the puppy out of him, I know it'll come sooner or later. In the meantime I'm doing everything to make sure his final years are filled with nothing but joy.
That's why it warms my heart to know Japanese culture on caring for the elderly extends to their dogs too. People are shelling out tens of thousands of dollars to make sure their elderly dogs are pampered. They're sorta like doggy senior homes with 5-star hotel services like transportation, custom meals, grooming, massage, exercise, and health - not to mention tons of other doggies to play with.
via Luxury Launches
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August 17, 2008
崖の上のポニョ by Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki has a new movie called 崖の上のポニョ or for us English readers, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. This marks his 9th film with Studio Ghibli. The plot is centered around a girl fish who runs away from from home because she desperately wants to be human. She ends up stranded on shore and is rescued by Sōsuke, a five year old boy who lives by the cliff. I can't wait until the U.S. release.
I love all of Miyazaki's stories. They're always about transformation, seeing the bigger picture, and embracing who you are. If you have children or still have that 5 y.o. little boy or girl buried deep inside, watch his movies.
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August 16, 2008
BREAKING! Imperial Troops invade San Francisco
Believing San Francisco is a rebel base, the Galactic Empire sent in Imperial Troops to smite the city this morning. Governor Schwarzenegger has sent thousands of his own guardsmen to defend the city by the bay. Unfortunately they may not arrive in time. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom was seen pleading for help,
"Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
All is not lost. Keen on gaining a foothold into the Alpha Quandrant, a fleet of Cylon ships was spotted only one jump away from Earth hoping to intercept the bulk of the Imperial Fleet. However progress has been slow with reports of a single alien ship only identifying itself as "Moya" forming a blockade. This may get ugly guys.
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August 15, 2008
The Cho Show
This Fall/Winter is going to be awesome with Heroes promising to return to glory after that horrific second season and Ugly Betty making everything gay even more fabulous. However what I'm really excited for is The Cho Show, Margaret Cho's reality show. The first episode is already online. Watch as she decides whether or not to accept the Korean of the Year award and you just know she has her case of gays, her little person assistant Selena and of course her parents.
Kathy Griffin better watch out. There's a new bitch in town and she knows how to throw chopsticks!
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Oktapodi!
Check out this awesome short called Oktapodi about two cephalopods who'll do anything for love.
UPDATE: They've removed the movie for some reason by you can learn more about it here.
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August 13, 2008
Windshape by nArchitects and SCAD
Windshape, a structure commission by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) near their campus is Lacoste, France takes weaving to new heights - literally. SCAD students spent 5 weeks carefully hoisting and weaving the structure together. It now serves as a public meeting space, hosted concerts, and art exhibitions. More pics after the jump.
More at Archdaily
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August 11, 2008
Snail mail for real!
Here's an epic way of using snails. The Real Snail Mail project by Boredom Research (I'm serious) for the 2008 Siggraph Slow Art Exhibition uses live snails to deliver your emails. 3 snails were tagged with RFID chips. Anytime you compose an email via their website, it's delivered to one of those snail agents. Then it's all up to them as they aimlessly wander around the tank until the hit one of the drop off points.
As of now only one snail has managed to deliver his email taking a whopping 1.88 days. Hey, considering the message came from the other side of the country, the snail still delivered it faster than the post office.
via Gizmodo
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August 9, 2008
The Chinese century begins with the 29th Olympiad
If you missed the opening Olympic ceremony, the Boston Globe has an awesome photo recap of the 4 hour event. I loved it tho struggled to stay awake. I think the sleep fairy must have been attacking me or something.
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August 8, 2008
Yay 2008 Olympics
Olympic fever has hit me so to celebrate here's a picture of Michael Phelps in one of those supertastic Speedo suits, designed to make you slipperier than a shark.
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August 3, 2008
Space Collective
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China rehearses for the Olympics
Two things happened today in Beijing. First off, incoming journalists were amazed to find China had successfully lifted the brown haze in city. Skies were crystal blue and the air felt noticeably lighter. This after months of banning traffic from the town center and significantly reducing carbon emissions from nearby industrial complexes.
By nightfall Beijing came to a halt as residents were treated to what one journalist called "a spectacular display of light, sound, fire, and water." The dress rehearsal stunned people as they stopped and got out of the cars with all eyes on Bird's Nest stadium. The opening ceremony is only 5 days away. I have a feeling this is going to be the most theatrical and dramatic olympic celebration in modern history.
Hit the jump for more stunning pictures.
via Mail On Sunday
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