Frames? Digital Pictures!
They really ought to be called something like, “Digital Display Frame” since the “frame” isn’t really digital, is it? It’s the picture that’s digital. But I think it’s an example of how language is a practical medium and changes according to the whims of those who use it, rather than …
No way. Think again, brainiac.
Or go check out the articles in the Wikipedia regarding Nuclear Weapons. The hard part seems to be getting the fuel. You need Uranium or Plutonium, even if you want to make a Hydrogen bomb, but it’s got to be a special type — and lots of it.
I …
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Getting through the winter seems to be so complicated and expensive for us humans. On the other hand, in the tropics houses are simple. All you really need is a roof that keeps the rain out, screens on the windows (or a mosquito net to sleep under), four walls and …
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From time to time I become curious about something and I start reading about it. A month ago it was hibernation, and in particular, the winter homes of animals. Lately it’s been nuclear reactors.
This sort of informal, casual study of things I’ve found to be similar to assembling a puzzle, …
Termites (2007)
Termites are morphologically uncomplicated insects, in contrast with their astonishingly complex social behavior. –Robert L. Smith, Termites
Several weeks ago, while commuting to work, I was listening to Dana Gioia, director of the National Endowment of the Arts, chatter away on National Public Radio about how no one reads anymore. …
While doing some serious research on calendars recently, I stumbled on a gallery where:Big Black Framesand Short Inspirational TitlesIn Glowing White TextSeparated by a White LineWith Snappy Quotation Subtitles BelowWere The House Specialty
They looked nice. In fact, this inspirational poster framing style looked very polished and professional, which is what I think, “Corporate” is …
Desert Roads
Back several month ago, I posted about a program called Fyre. As is often the case with new programs and new forms of algorithmic art, I quickly reached what I thought were its creative limits.
A recent comment on my blog asking for information on how the images from Fyre are made, re-kindled (ha, …
“For some folks I write a profound, richly articulated blog posting, and for others I just draw a picture.”
Here’s my latest commentary on the Fractal Universe Calendar: The Fractal Alternate Universe Calendar.
I made the cover for the Fractal Alternate Universe Calendar, so I’m especially proud of it, despite the lack of a cash bonus.
I …
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Back to fractals. I think I did something to the other machine. It’s leaking oil, or something. I smell something “electrical”, too.
My seven year-old daughter was recently invited to a birthday party. While we were looking around in the Barbie Doll aisle of a department store for a …
Summer in Malibu (1999)
Nine campers view photos of longboarders and swells of smoke. Hot Hub said industry crosstalk. Click the link to flame on and off
premises. Dry weather, a tourist, checks in and tan lines glow white hot. Wet suits curdle. Surferscrawl a foam floor nosing …
