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Friday, 25. July 2008
Obama Addresses Over 200000 In Berlin Speech
Anyone who saw Barack Obama at Berlin's Siegessäule on Thursday could recognize that this man will become the 44th president of the United States.It's amazing anyone could pack such a potpourri of issues into the space of a speech that lasted less than 30 minutes.
OpenPhotoVR
OpenPhotoVR allows you to assemble a series of photos, all of the same locations or subject matter, but taken at different angles and perspectives - like an explorable 3D album.Try the photo below for example. Use your mousewheel to zoom in, click and drag to pan about, and simply click on any of the hotspots to change your view or move deeper into the scene.
Pencil Rebel
Use your mouse to solve puzzles, find secrets, and defeat monsters.Pencil Rebel isn't a difficult point'n'click game and the stop motion animation and cardboard sets make it fun to explore. Enjoy!
Tuesday, 22. July 2008
Small World
Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.Nikon Small World
The Nikon Small World Competition is open to anyone with an interest in photography through the microscope. Truly international in scope, entries have been received from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Winners have included both professionals and hobbyists.
So don't miss the galleries 1977 - 2007.
Christian Gautier, Cedrus Atlantica (cedar) leaf crosscut (200X)
Summer Meter
It's summer, at least it is in the Northern Hemisphere.Summer Meter let you know when there will be the summer.
(via The Presurfer)
Monday, 21. July 2008
Remember ...
| ... Blogging here will be light and irregular for the next few weeks or so. Unless I get some great stuff along the way, of course. I'll be in-and-out of town with projects and trips - so stay coooool! | ........@........... .@ |
Friday, 18. July 2008
No Arms - No Problem
She was born without arms.Some people resign from life when faced with adversity and hardships, some people thrive and overcome.
She is simply amazing! Be sure to watch this awesome human story until the end ... inspiring for all of us!
(via Le Web...et le reste)
The Big Picture
The Big Pictures tells you stories using high quality pictures. If you like photos and you like a good stories, you will find this site as a fascinating resource!
I have spent a long time browsing through the stories, e.g. Recent Volcanic Activity or Running with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain is simply outstanding. Enjoy!
Ed Bing Lee's Knotted Artworks
Artist Ed Bing Lee has perfected the art of the knot. For over 25 years, the Philadelphia based artists uses a basic macrame knot to create pieces that look like food in his delectable series or look like intricate needlepoint in his picnic series.
Ed Bing Lee's Knotted Artworks - Cool!
Thursday, 17. July 2008
Escape Artist
Escape Artist is a new point and click escape the room game by Mateusz Skutnik. Explore the studio, find the hidden items and use them to uncover the exit. Some items will go into your inventory while others will simple move from one position to another. Good luck and enjoy.
Stuck? Check out the complete walkthrough after the jump: more ...
Wednesday, 16. July 2008
View Of Sydney
The color pickup is fantastic and everything is so vibrant!
Enjoy this world class footage of a world class city:
Tuesday, 15. July 2008
Japanese Drums
A beautiful clip made by Swiss videographer Kedar Misani:In July 2004 I visited Barcelona to attend a huge environmental exhibition and discussion FORUM together with the Parliament of the World's Religions. Among many cultural events the "Shumei Taiko Ensemble" gave an outstandig live performance for schoolchildren in their courtyard. I got the permission to film this event. Open the clip and revive the powerful moments of this Japanese drumming group that practices music and meditation as part of their daily spiritual training.
Monday, 14. July 2008
Ideé Labs
Like colours?Pick a bunch to search large images sets. Available with Alamy Set and Flickr Set.
Or use Visual Search Lab - combine tags with visual search to return never-before-seen combinations of images.
Cool tools by Ideé Labs!
Sunday, 13. July 2008
The Man Who Lives With Bears
Charlie Vandergaw is a man who seems to prefer bears to humans.Every summer for more than 20 years he has swapped his home for a wood cabin in the wilderness of Alaska so he can be close to black and grizzly bears.
Featuring some of the most intimate footage of wild bears ever seen, this remarkable film follows this mans secret in the Alaskan wilderness, as he attempts to prove that man and wild bear can live alongside each other in harmony.
Faszinating! I enjoyed every minute of it!
Duration: 44 minutes
See also The Man Who Lives With Bears, article and slideshow by the Sun.