Glass Wings Blog: November 2012
Cool robot and restoring blurry images
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:43:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Interactive Version of Life on Mars
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:11:09 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Free to be... You and Me
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:25:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The Value of Money for Nothing
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:56:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
http://www.shareable.net/blog/the-value-of-money-for-nothing
"Giving things away freely – time, knowledge, possessions and money – has been
and continues to be a truly valuable aspect of my freedom."
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Michel Gagne's "The Saga of Rex" animated film
Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:25:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michelgagne/the-saga-of-rex-the-animated-film-project>
This is awesome! I love Gagne's work, and have enjoyed The Saga of Rex
as serialised in the wonderful Flight anthologies. I've backed the film.
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Tesla Coil Electricity Fight
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:26:39 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
FIRST: You may want to turn your sound WAY DOWN.
Two guys in special suits zap each other with electrical bolts IRL. VERY cool.
http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2012/11/5/freakin-awesome-live-action-tesla-coil-electricity-fight.html
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Hobbit Hole Doll House
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:19:01 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
The detail in this is amazing! The realisation of the Hobbit hole is adorable.
Take a good look at this!
http://madshobbithole.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/my-hand-made-hobbit-hole-bag-end-from-lord-of-the-rings/
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Profile of Dr. Peter G Neumann
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:55:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/science/rethinking-the-computer-at-80.html>
"Many people cite Albert Einstein’s aphorism “Everything should be made as
simple as possible, but no simpler.” Only a handful, however, have had the
opportunity to discuss the concept with the physicist over breakfast."
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John Neumeier
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:58:37 +0900
"Yukihiko Yoshida" <yukihiko [at] s6.dion.ne.jp>
Here is my interview with John Neumeier.
I have collaborated with editor of webzine.
http://www.danzaballet.com/modules.php?name=News
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Music for sleeping children
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:13:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
http://musicforsleepingchildren.com/
Music videos based on interviews with teenage girls. The music is
great! They're all imaginative - I particularly liked Mik & Mel which
uses stop-motion animated food.
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Misao the Big Mama and Fukumaru the Cat.
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:46:43 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
There are cat pictures and THEN there are cat pictures. These are
heartwarmingly beautiful.
Thirteen years ago, photographer Miyoko Ihara
<
http://whitemanekicat.p1.bindsite.jp/nitinitikorekouniti.html> began snapping
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Behind the scenes at NASA Mission Control
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:25:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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A More Accurate Galaxy Song
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:45:17 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
Monty Python star Eric Idle wrote the original 'The Galaxy Song' for the 1983
Monty Python Meaning of Life movie but got the physics in the lyrics totally
wrong. He asked Brian to correct them and the new version is premiering during
Brian's talks in Melbourne and Sydney.
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What Does a Conductor Do?
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:47:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
A critic decides to find out—by stepping up to the podium himself.
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http://nymag.com/arts/classicaldance/classical/features/conductors-2012-1/>
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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The Scalzi super bundle
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:09:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
http://whatever.scalzi.com/2012/11/05/announcing-the-scalzi-super-bundle-from-subterranean-press-this-november-only/>
Scalzi is an excellent SF author. I've previously mentioned that his
entertaining first novel, SF comedy "Agent to the Stars" is available
for free at
http://www.scalzi.com/agent/ and I've bought and enjoyed
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Dogs Teaching Chemistry
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:42 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
These pups are pretty darn cute. And they teach you about chemistry...awesome.
http://youtu.be/_M9khs87xQ8
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Mad! Tuba
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:50:13 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
When tubas go mad...plus a cute tune.
http://youtu.be/ahHpcg3Ucmw
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MR-808 - mechanic drum robot
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:23:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Nice job - I particularly like the physical presentation:
http://vimeo.com/52766487
"The robot installation MR-808 is a replica of the famous 1980s
electronic drum machine TR-808 – with robots playing the drum sounds!"
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Hard 'n Phirm: Gersberms (Yer Gervin Mah)
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:33:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Featuring the Swedish Chef and a special appearance by R. L. Stine:
http://youtu.be/57oUeO_OJMg
Share and enjoy,
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Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:50:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
This Kickstarter is coming to an end, so if you love adventure and
roleplaying games please help them make it over the line!
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1878147873/hero-u-rogue-to-redemption>
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When does an animal count as a person?
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:17:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
http://io9.com/5961226/when-does-an-animal-count-as-a-person
"A grassroots movement has recently emerged in which a number of
scientists, philosophers, ethicists and legal experts have rallied
together in support of the idea that some nonhuman animals are persons
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A transforming home
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:47:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Using techniques from mechanised theatrical sets, the latest in space
efficient homes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwFXOiU81BY
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Popcorn as Kinetic Sculpture
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:49:30 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
I'm a big fan of kinetic sculpture! This gorgeous device looks amazing and
salts, butters, and pops one kernel of popcorn at a time.
http://laughingsquid.com/oncle-sam-a-popcorn-machine-that-pops-one-kernel-at-a-time/
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Free and Open Source Software internships for women
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:37:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://live.gnome.org/OutreachProgramForWomen
Via Mary Gardiner: "This is a three month internship program for women
to contribute to Free Software projects as full-time paid (USD5000) interns.
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Chinese Space Children
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:53:49 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
These posters are kinda cute, kinda creepy, and all kinds of pastel coloured
cool. I love the poster of the children flying on a space ship to meet the
goddess Kwan Yin. Weirdness.
http://www.retronaut.com/2012/11/chinese-space-children-posters/
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The Saga of Rex: The Animated Film Project
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:26:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Double Fine Amnesia Fortnight
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:09:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
A cool new idea - getting the audience to vote on game prototypes, with
a payment (of any size) attached to make sure you've got skin in the game:
http://www.humblebundle.com/double-fine
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Carmen in a Garage
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:26:29 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
These guys make music from shop tools, old toys, and junk found in a garage.
Here they are playing Habanera from Bizet's Carmen.
http://youtu.be/96I_UrTOZF0
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Top Ten Zoomorphic Buildings
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:28:36 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
Quick! Write this woman with your photos of Australia's giant animal buildings!
She clearly hasn't been sufficiently educated about world wonders.
http://petslady.com/articles/animal_houses_top_10_bizarre_zoomorphic_buildings_59948
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Talk to Me: Design and the Communication Between People and Objects
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:41:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Via John Ohno:
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http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/06/26/talk-to-me-moma-paola-antonelli-book/>
"...the projects and objects featured span the entire spectrum of human
intellectual and emotional investment. From the unapologetically analog
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20 animated gifs that explain how things work
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:41:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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http://twistedsifter.com/2012/11/animated-gifs-that-explain-how-things-work/>
"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an animated gif must be
priceless!"
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Optimistic Scenarios for Our Future World
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:22:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/11/mind-meld-optimistic-scenarios-for-our-future-world/>
"In the spirit of optimism and hope, what are a few of your far future
scenarios that speak to the possible positive aspects of our evolving
relationship with our world?"
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Japanese Film Festival
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:41:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
We're going to these two films at this year's Japanese Film Festival.
Let us know if you're coming along!
Friends: Naki on the Monster Island (friends もののけ島のナキ)
http://japanesefilmfestival.net/film-naki.html
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Monsterise Those Paintings!
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:57:24 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
Artists take thrift store paintings and add a little joie de vivre or perhaps
terreur de vivre. RAWR!
http://weburbanist.com/2012/11/27/vintage-vandals-6-artists-monsterize-thrift-store-paintings/
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Cunning Fox
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:41:54 +1100
Katherine Phelps <muse [at] glasswings.com.au>
Cunning fox makes phone calls to a young gentleman after stealing his phone.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8d0_1354038422
Be sure to watch the video of the theft.
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Domino chain reaction
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:30:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
Starting with teeny tiny dominoes and scaling up:
http://youtu.be/5JCm5FY-dEY
Share and enjoy,
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