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Friday, 23. March 2007

Shutdown Day

Did you know? Tomorrow it's Shutdown Day.

Be a part of one of the biggest global experiments ever to take place on the internet. The idea behind the experiment is to find out how many people can go without a computer for one whole day, and what will happen if we all participate! Shutdown your computer on this day and find out! Can you survive for 24 hours without your computer?

Be warned - I can!

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Posted at 23.03.07 @ 17:19 | Category Internet & Computer |


Imprisoned Parrots

Thats so wonderful.
And so sad.


A short clip to raise awareness of the abuse and neglect of parrots. The soundtrack is a Chinese song by Peng Ling, named 'Imprisoned Bird'. It fits the contexts here very well,

With English subtitles.


Posted at 23.03.07 @ 17:14 | Category Clips & Pics | Nature & Environment |


Cassini Imaging Diary

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Surely one of the most gorgeous sights the Solar System has to offer, Saturn sits enveloped by the full splendor of its stately rings.
Taking in the rings in their entirety was the focus of this particular imaging sequence. Therefore, the camera exposure times were just right to capture the dark-side of its rings but longer than that required to properly expose the globe of sunlit Saturn. Consequently, the sunlit half of the planet is overexposed.


Cassini Imaging Diary

So, take your seats, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
And don't miss the Theatre.


Posted at 23.03.07 @ 16:52 | Category Knowledge & Science | Photography & Pictures |


Zoomquilt II

Do you remember Zoomquilt, that crazy flashy zoom thing?

Well, here is Zoomquilt II.

Now with downloadable Zoomquilt screensaver on their site.

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Posted at 23.03.07 @ 16:41 | Category Various & Sundry |


Alex Ross Art

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Alex Ross is an American comic book painter, acclaimed for the photorealism of his work. Ross is known for his love of the vintage looks of classic characters and the more mythic elements of the superheroes.

Forty years ago, Spider-Man learned that with great power comes great responsibility. Looking at Alex Ross, it’s obvious the lesson took. Ross’ career offers another important message: follow your dream. Actually, it’s not far from the sort of message you might find in one of his stories.

Alex Ross Art


Posted at 23.03.07 @ 15:58 | Category Illustrations & Paintings |


Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia

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Two thousand years ago, this vast and powerful empire stretched from the Mediterranean to the River Indus. Great kings created the breathtaking cities of Persepolis, Susa and Pasargadae, which now lie in ruins. Follow the links to rediscover the riches of a forgotten empire ...

Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia by The British Museum.





Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) 518-330 BC.
One of the three capitals of Persian empire:




Posted at 23.03.07 @ 11:40 | Category Art & Culture |


Meal or No Meal?

Everybody knows the game show 'Deal or No Deal' - right?

So have fun today with: Meal or No Meal?

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Posted at 23.03.07 @ 11:21 | Category Games & Toys |


Bonjour Viet Nam

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Enjoy this nice musical photo slideshow:

Bonjour Viet Nam


Posted at 23.03.07 @ 11:20 | Category Various & Sundry |


Herr Bar

Well, that's a little bizarre and fascinating at once.

The film solely consists of photos of human body parts, which are arranged to form landscapes, animals, plants,...

Herr Bar by Clemens Kogler.

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Posted at 23.03.07 @ 11:19 | Category Clips & Pics |


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