Glass Wings Blog: October 2006
Discworld wedding cake
Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:48:38 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Beautiful Discworld wedding cake:
http://homepages.tesco.net/~janefisk/discworld/discworld.htm
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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For the person who has everything
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 22:15:27 +1000
"Steven Pam" <steven [at] smartshots.com.au>
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Iggy Pop's humorous rider by roadie Jos Grain
Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:39:09 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
A new literary epic: entertaining, educational and enlightening. Roadie
Jos Grain shows real comic talent. Two thumbs up.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1004061iggypop1.html
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2006 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:05:57 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
The 2006 Ig Nobel Prize winners were awarded on Thursday night, October
5, at the 16th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, at Harvard's
Sanders Theatre.
http://www.improb.com/ig/ig-pastwinners.html#ig2006
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Cartoon Brew
Sat, 07 Oct 2006 14:28:03 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Excellent animation news blog, including links to animation available on
YouTube such as the excellent short "Fast Film" and (earlier this month)
"Male Restroom Etiquette" and "Twice Upon a Time".
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/
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music
Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:45:02 -0700
Linda <lindapage [at] earthlink.net>
Figure you probably know about this but in case you do not, I'm loving
www.pandora.com.
:o)
Linda P
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LED Throwie Rat (or Mouse)
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:47:07 +1000
"Steven Pam" <steven [at] smartshots.com.au>
When a DIY project starts with 'step 1: Learn mouse taxidermy', you know
it's gonna be a goodie...
http://www.instructables.com/id/E7Y1MAP6SOET2JXPD2/?ALLSTEPS
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Making Comics on Cool Tools
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:59:09 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools:
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/
Similar content to the much loved "Whole Earth Review" he used to edit.
Recent articles include the "GustBuster" unflippable umbrella and the
legendary Scott McCloud's new book "Making Comics", with sample pages:
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fun CAT and MISC articles
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:40:04 -0700
Bill Daul <bdaul [at] pacbell.net>
Coming Soon: Sneeze-proof Cats — (International Herald Tribune —
October 5, 2006)
<
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/10/05/news/cats.php>
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/10/05/news/cats.php
A small biotech company says it has successfully found the Holy Grail
of the $35 billion pet industry: a hypoallergenic cat. At the start
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Swede plans to put little red cottage on the moon
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:39:10 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Not content with having them dotted all over the countryside, Sweden is
now considering putting a little red cottage on the moon. The idea,
first conjured up by the artist Mikael Genberg seven years ago, may
become reality with the help of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC),
according to N24.
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What Kind of Genius Are You?
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:42:52 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.07/genius_pr.html
A new theory suggests that creativity comes in two distinct types –
quick and dramatic, or careful and quiet.
By Daniel H. Pink
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Be a water bear
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:47:09 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
This song popped into my head. As recently performed on the ABC TV show
"Spicks and Specks", Mal Webb with "Waterbear (Family Tardigrada)":
http://malwebb.customer.netspace.net.au/watbear.html
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Sushi Pillows and other cute stuff
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:40:54 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Handmade items from Pixelgirl Shop:
http://pixelgirlshop.com/item.php?item_id=534
http://pixelgirlshop.com/item.php?item_id=535
Also check out the cone shaped bunnies, the "Forever Young" jewelery
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McDonalds gives away MP3 players with free malware
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:15:47 +1000
"Steven Pam" <steven [at] smartshots.com.au>
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Monster laptop sleeves (and more)
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:09:04 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
From the "Stuff by Katie" line:
http://barrysfarm.com/?a=katie
Now your laptop can look just like a muppet!
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Fwd: Uncle Norman's Obituary in the Gilroy Dispatch
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:02:34 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Katherine's uncle Norman Watenpaugh was killed by a truck yesterday.
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Subject: Uncle Norman's Obituary in the Gilroy Dispatch
Date: Wednesday 18 October 2006 08:01
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Gabriel Re-Shocks the Monkey Online
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:48:51 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
British rock legend Peter Gabriel holds a Web contest to remix a classic
song, draws more than 700 entries, and, in the process, promotes his
record label
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2006/gb20061018_117320.htm
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Fwd: A Cup of Coffee
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:56:47 -0700
Bill Daul <bdaul [at] pacbell.net>
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A Cup of Coffee
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:42:51 +0930
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
On Friday 20 October 2006 09:26, Bill Daul wrote:
LIFE IS THE COFFEE
This reminds me of another variation on that theme.
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Werewolf article
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:38:20 +0000 (UTC)
Amanda Penrose <amanda [at] zimbra.dd.com.au>
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Fwd: RE: Lecture by Janine Benyus, UC Berkeley, October 25/2006
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:53:04 -0700
Bill Daul <bdaul [at] pacbell.net>
Peter Goldsbury of New Zealand's NextNow contingent sent this to me.
I looked at the website and thought that others in NN might
appreciate Biomimicry. I also added a few others to the distribution
list.
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Glowing hair gel
Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:13:19 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
iGlow, temporary hair color product that 'glows in the dark' ...
without UV, neon or black lights!
http://www.voltagehairgel.com/
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PREGNANT TURKEY
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:28:54 +0930
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
PREGNANT TURKEY
Charlie@wciservices.org (Charles Oakes)
Last year at Christmas time, my mom went to my sister's house for the
traditional holiday feast.
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Dog Humour
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:50:38 +0930
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
A friend just sent me some dog humour and I'm passing along some of the best.
My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein
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Fwd: [Bulk] Dust Art
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:30:41 -0700
Bill Daul <bdaul [at] pacbell.net>
I think you will enjoy this... —bill
http://www.dirtycarart.com/
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US bans Vegemite
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:38:36 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
THE United States has slapped a ban on Vegemite, outraging Australian
expatriates there.
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20620744-953,00.html
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Borat Thong Swimsuit / Soylent Green pendant
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:41:26 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
This thong swimsuit is custom made to look just like the one in Borat!
Made from 100% spandex, this suit is one-size fits all!
http://mondotees.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3320
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Pumpkins and carrots and Klingons, oh my!
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:44:02 +0930
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Haloween... A time for celebration, a time for family... but also a time
for BATTLE and HONOUR! Even in the simple act of carving the holiday
pumpkin, a true WARRIOR can hone his skills with the Bat'leth!
Unfortunately, as human pumpkins are so small we will content ourselves
with the more delicate klingon weapon - the daq tahg.
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Electric marshmallow toaster
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:34:15 +1000
"Steven Pam" <steven [at] smartshots.com.au>
"But being that we're gadget people, putting your marshmallow on a stick
that you have to manually turn just won't do."
http://crunchgear.com/2006/10/23/electric-marshmallow-toaster-for-perfect-toasted-marshmallows/
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Fwd: Free Hugs by Juan Mann
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:26:59 -0700
Bill Daul <bdaul [at] pacbell.net>
Yvonne, I hope you don't I shared your kind offering with others!
OTHERS, this is absolutely worth 3 minutes and 39 seconds...at LEAST!
Pass it on...
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Happy Halloween!
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:12:05 +1030
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
Happy spooky holidays everyone! I'm off to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin
Charlie Brown" tonight as well as "The Werewolf's Second Cousin's Revenge". I
made some halloween cookies I'm quite proud of. Hopefully Andrew will be
passing photos of that around later.
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