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Monday, January 30, 2012
Fold-up car of the future unveiled for Europe
[READ FULL AFP Article]
The "Hiriko," the Basque word for "urban," is an electric two-seater with no doors whose motor is located in the wheels and which folds up like a child's collapsible buggy, or stroller, for easy parking.
The vehicle's four wheels turn at right angles to facilitate sideways parking in tight spaces.
The backers describe the "Hiriko" project as a "European social innovation initiative offering a systematic solution to major societal challenges: urban transportation, pollution and job creation."
The "Hiriko," the Basque word for "urban," is an electric two-seater with no doors whose motor is located in the wheels and which folds up like a child's collapsible buggy, or stroller, for easy parking.
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The backers describe the "Hiriko" project as a "European social innovation initiative offering a systematic solution to major societal challenges: urban transportation, pollution and job creation."
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Song of the Day
Young the Giant
These guys are awesome...
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107100318#pm_cmp=vid_OEV_P_P
These guys are awesome...
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107100318#pm_cmp=vid_OEV_P_P
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock
Today is Jackson Pollock's hundredth birthday. I expected the Google Doodle to be related, but they already did one for his 97th.
Today is Jackson Pollock's hundredth birthday. I expected the Google Doodle to be related, but they already did one for his 97th.
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| Lavender Mist: Number 1, 1950 1950 (350 kb); Oil on Canvas, Oil, Enamel, and Aluminum on Canvas; 221 x 300 cm (7 ft 3 in x 9 ft 10 in); National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. |
Largest Snowflake
Google Doodle
It's hard to imagine a snowstorm in which the snowflakes are more than a foot in diameter. But on Jan. 28, 1887, a snowflake observed in Fort Keogh, Mont., was logged at nearly 15 inches in diameter.
It's hard to imagine a snowstorm in which the snowflakes are more than a foot in diameter. But on Jan. 28, 1887, a snowflake observed in Fort Keogh, Mont., was logged at nearly 15 inches in diameter.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Blue Marble
I have an abundance of ideas, but haven't made the time to implement them. I usually send myself a text message to remind me to work on them, so I'm probably falling behind.
In other news, NASA released the most high-def satellite images of Earth yet -- Blue Marble 2012.
In other news, NASA released the most high-def satellite images of Earth yet -- Blue Marble 2012.
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| NASA |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Frozen Cincinnati
Life on Pause Photographs
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Lifelike Beavis and Butt-Head
Beavis And Butt-Head Sculptures Are So Lifelike, So Horrifying
Posted by Adam K. Raymond in Art, Big Hits, TV
[VIEW GALLERY]
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
More Butter
Diabetes is not a funny condition, but there is a lot of contradiction/irony going on with the Paula Deen situation.
Angry diabetics are calling celebrity chef Paula Deen a hypocrite, both for hiding her disease while promoting fatty, sugar-heavy foods and for partnering with a drug company that provides relief for diabetics.
[READ ARTICLE]
Angry diabetics are calling celebrity chef Paula Deen a hypocrite, both for hiding her disease while promoting fatty, sugar-heavy foods and for partnering with a drug company that provides relief for diabetics.
[READ ARTICLE]
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| Paula Deen loves fatty foods and butter. Paula Deen gets diabetes. Paula Deen promotes fatty foods. Paula Deen promotes a diabetes drug. wdsiemer ii |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
End Piracy, Not Liberty
Tell Congress: Don’t censor the Web
Fighting online piracy is important. The most effective way to shut down pirate websites is through targeted legislation that cuts off their funding. There’s no need to make American social networks, blogs and search engines censor the Internet or undermine the existing laws that have enabled the Web to thrive, creating millions of U.S. jobs.
Too much is at stake – please vote NO on PIPA and SOPA.
https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/
I guess I shouldn't assume I was the only one capturing websites. All the images below are ones I found and created, but check out the collection PC Magazine collected. [VIEW GALLERY]
Fighting online piracy is important. The most effective way to shut down pirate websites is through targeted legislation that cuts off their funding. There’s no need to make American social networks, blogs and search engines censor the Internet or undermine the existing laws that have enabled the Web to thrive, creating millions of U.S. jobs.
Too much is at stake – please vote NO on PIPA and SOPA.
https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/
I guess I shouldn't assume I was the only one capturing websites. All the images below are ones I found and created, but check out the collection PC Magazine collected. [VIEW GALLERY]
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| Wikipedia (censored) |
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| Take Action Campaign |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Apposite: an original typeface design by Tobias Brauer
After years of work, a font for this century
ap·po·site
adjective
suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt: an apposite answer.
What: Apposite: an original typeface design by Tobias Brauer
When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
Where: Third Floor Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights.
Admission: Free. For more information, contact the Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Knight@nku.edu or 859-572-5148.
[Read Article] As seen on inside of the a&e section of Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer
I highly recommend going to see Tobias Brauer's gallery showing at Northern Kentucky University. See his typeface as it was meant to be seen!ap·po·site
adjective
suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt: an apposite answer.
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What: Apposite: an original typeface design by Tobias Brauer
When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
Where: Third Floor Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights.
Admission: Free. For more information, contact the Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Knight@nku.edu or 859-572-5148.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Centaur 'skeleton'
Centaur 'skeleton' takes science center stage
By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY
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| Bill Willers | 'The Centaur of Tymfi,' on display in Tucson. |
Metropolis II
Speedy Toy Cars Blur The Boundaries Of Sculpture
by ALEX SCHMIDT / NPR
[READ ARTICLE]
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| About 1,200 tiny custom-made cars zoom around Metropolis II. If there's an accident, the sculpture comes with nearly 11,000 more toy cars, ready to hit the road. |
Friday, January 13, 2012
Product Deformities
Product Deformities
Deformities draw our interest... Oyster crackers with two or more crackers attached, a peanut shell with three peanuts inside, or this oddly shaped pretzel.
Deformities draw our interest... Oyster crackers with two or more crackers attached, a peanut shell with three peanuts inside, or this oddly shaped pretzel.
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GoBieber
More of the stuff that is important to me...
Bieber and girlfriend switch up their hair
Power
couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez show off looks sure to get fans
buzzing.
If Justin ever shaved his head I would be devastated...
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Gold Twinkies
Gold Twinkies
William D. SIEMER II
Twinkies maker Hostess seeks bankruptcy protection
[READ ARTICLE]
As a kid, me and my mom would sometimes go to the local Hostess store to get some produce, bread, and a box of Hostess snacks. It eventually shut down, followed by the other location, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2004, changed its name to Hostess Brands in 2009, and now filed for bankruptcy once again early in 2012.
Supposedly Twinkies last forever, so hold on to them like gold to see if their value increases over time because Hostess profits sure need to...
William D. SIEMER II
Twinkies maker Hostess seeks bankruptcy protection
[READ ARTICLE]
As a kid, me and my mom would sometimes go to the local Hostess store to get some produce, bread, and a box of Hostess snacks. It eventually shut down, followed by the other location, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2004, changed its name to Hostess Brands in 2009, and now filed for bankruptcy once again early in 2012.
Supposedly Twinkies last forever, so hold on to them like gold to see if their value increases over time because Hostess profits sure need to...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rat in Mountain Dew
Rat in Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew Will Dissolve Rats On Contact
Revolting affidavit details drink's acidic power
[Read Article]
This spoof is related to an article of older news...
Mountain Dew Will Dissolve Rats On Contact
Revolting affidavit details drink's acidic power
[Read Article]
This spoof is related to an article of older news...
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The Human Zoo
Outrage over 'human zoo' on Indian islands
[Read Article]
The headline of this article stood out to me because I did a piece back in high school titled the "The Human Zoo" based on Howard Finster's artistic folk art style. My piece was based upon my belief that humans are still primal in their nature. In our history we have enslaved and demeaned people based upon gender and race. Yet, we considered ourselves just, civilized and intelligent beings.
Even today some try to hold others in a metaphorical cage based on sexuality, religion, and lifestyle choices.
If I can find the piece (which wasn't anything spectacular), I'll post it later. I later wrote a song of the same name.
-wdsiemer ii
[Read Article]
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Even today some try to hold others in a metaphorical cage based on sexuality, religion, and lifestyle choices.
If I can find the piece (which wasn't anything spectacular), I'll post it later. I later wrote a song of the same name.
-wdsiemer ii
Nicolas Steno Google Doodle
Nicolas Steno Google Doodle
Today’s green-topped Google logo is rendered as rock strata with embedded fossils — reflecting twin ideas for which Steno is best known.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Smallest Smartphone
Smallest SmartPhone
Just when you thought people only cared about large touchscreen smartphones, a new miniature model the size of a penny is introduced at CES that you can store it in your belly button crevice.
Just when you thought people only cared about large touchscreen smartphones, a new miniature model the size of a penny is introduced at CES that you can store it in your belly button crevice.
Monday, January 9, 2012
2013 Ford Fusion
2013 Ford Fusion
It's Auto Show time, and Ford unveiled an electric Fusion capable of achieving 100 mpg. I'm a satisfied current model driver. The new Ford looks more masculine, and is a little reminiscent to the much more expensive Aston Martin Brand.
A little... (Little more bulky/I think its grill threw me in this direction)
It's Auto Show time, and Ford unveiled an electric Fusion capable of achieving 100 mpg. I'm a satisfied current model driver. The new Ford looks more masculine, and is a little reminiscent to the much more expensive Aston Martin Brand.
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Barry Larkin
Barry Larkin
Growing up my two favorite players were Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin. It was awesome to hear Barry Larkin was elected into baseball's Hall of Fame today. All this talk of Larkin has me missing watching him play. He always came through in the clutch, had great speed, and was a defensive genius.
Growing up my two favorite players were Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin. It was awesome to hear Barry Larkin was elected into baseball's Hall of Fame today. All this talk of Larkin has me missing watching him play. He always came through in the clutch, had great speed, and was a defensive genius.
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| Barry Larkin (love that swing) |
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Playing Cards Border
Playing Cards Border
In the giving mood...
In the giving mood...
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| A Cards Border for 8.5"x11" Letter wdsiemer ii |
Cincinnati Skyline
Skyline Silhouettes
Well, I drew them, so you can have them...
Well, I drew them, so you can have them...
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| Cincinnati's Skyline Black & White Silhouette with Great American Tower wdsiemer ii |
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| A more generic black & white silhouette skyline wdsiemer ii |
Thursday, January 5, 2012
5 High-Paying Jobs Without a Grade School Degree
5 High-Paying Jobs Without a Grade School Education
Highest Earners Make Millions
William D. SIEMER II
Lab Rat
Always wanted a career in Science without having to go through all the boring grade school labs? Then, you should be a lab rat. Donate your plasma, participate in studies, and test new products. While the per session rates are not the highest, there are plenty of options to keep the income flowing.
Bank Robber
Adventurous? Daring? Give yourself a rush of adrenaline and loot by becoming a robber. The 1% do it every day. It may a high-risk job, but the rewards can be satisfying. Someone needs to keep the world on its toes, or we'll become too at ease.
Trust Fund / Inheritance Milker
Rich parents? Near death grandparents? Spend your career convincing them you are worthy of all their hard-earned money. Wipe grandma's butt, take out your parent's garbage, or make friends at the nursing home. You'll make others feel good, and yourself better.
Prostitution / Pimping
Selling your body for sex can keep a steady income pouring in, but the real money is in Pimping. You get to look like a jackass, make big bucks, court girls and do none of the dirty work. Downfalls to this industry can be STDs, jail, or even death, but the payout may have you retiring early.
Advanced Drug Dealer
While some drug dealers may need a Doctorate in Chemistry, the every day dealer doesn't need a minute of schooling. Imagine adding Dr. before your name--a Pharmacist giving people the drugs they want when they want them with a high markup.
Highest Earners Make Millions
William D. SIEMER II
Lab Rat
Always wanted a career in Science without having to go through all the boring grade school labs? Then, you should be a lab rat. Donate your plasma, participate in studies, and test new products. While the per session rates are not the highest, there are plenty of options to keep the income flowing.
Bank Robber
Adventurous? Daring? Give yourself a rush of adrenaline and loot by becoming a robber. The 1% do it every day. It may a high-risk job, but the rewards can be satisfying. Someone needs to keep the world on its toes, or we'll become too at ease.
Trust Fund / Inheritance Milker
Rich parents? Near death grandparents? Spend your career convincing them you are worthy of all their hard-earned money. Wipe grandma's butt, take out your parent's garbage, or make friends at the nursing home. You'll make others feel good, and yourself better.
Prostitution / Pimping
Selling your body for sex can keep a steady income pouring in, but the real money is in Pimping. You get to look like a jackass, make big bucks, court girls and do none of the dirty work. Downfalls to this industry can be STDs, jail, or even death, but the payout may have you retiring early.
Advanced Drug Dealer
While some drug dealers may need a Doctorate in Chemistry, the every day dealer doesn't need a minute of schooling. Imagine adding Dr. before your name--a Pharmacist giving people the drugs they want when they want them with a high markup.