This & That, Ceci et Cela

Kichen in a bulb

Jun 25th, 2006 11:06am
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Space-saving, multipurpose disappearing kitchen from Sheer. You can prepare and cook food, chill champagne bottles, eat, store utensils, etc. all on this little bulb of an island. When not in use, it functions as a lamp radiating a soft light. To open or close, the lid slides electrically on telescopic steel ...

NOT your mama’s ceramics

Jun 24th, 2006 8:35am
BakedArt Ceramics art works by Shigeki Hayashi from series 1 and 2 of his aptly titled "Entertainment Ceramics". Although his pieces may appear to be made of plastics or PVC, they're actually all ceramics produced via firing in kilns. Very refreshing to see ceramics in a completely different light. His pieces show a very successful tie between concept and ...

Romanian hands over wife to pay debt

Jun 17th, 2006 9:38pm
An update from the land of sex, pork, and laidback clergy: A Romanian man has handed over his wife to a creditor as payment for his debts. Emil Iancu, from Tighisu Nou, gave his wife Daniela to 72-year-old Jozef Justien Lostrie when he turned up on his doorstep to collect a £1,800 debt. Iancu said: "I had no money ...

Something for the outhouse DJ

Jun 16th, 2006 8:02pm
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iCarta by Atech Flash Technology is the "lavatory sound system" that combines a toilet roll dispenser with an I-Pod docking station complete with four "moisture-resistant" speakers. We ahem, imagine that toilet or outhouse DJs are rejoicing worldwide. Talk about making a splash.

Ferrari: Knit edition

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With wheels, it normally has to move in addition to moving me, but this immobile exception rocks: 22 year-old UK art graduate Lauren Porter knitted herself a full-size Ferrari. She has reportedly gotten men admiring the racing lines and old ladies digging the stitches. All hail the art of the craft! The red bodywork consists of 250 ...

I’ve been peeped y’all!

Jun 13th, 2006 9:52am
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Please feel free to rock my vote by hitting the peep (clicking on the graphic) above or right at the 25peeps site (by clicking on the text link)!
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Soccer visual update

Jun 12th, 2006 1:11am
From Bora.Herke comes a great soccer kickoff: 32 soccer balls decorated with different materials associated with specific countries. Here are some of my favourites; see entire line up at the Mighty Optical Illusions site.

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World’s oldest condom

Jun 9th, 2006 9:49pm
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The world's oldest condom, dating back to 1640, has gone on display at a museum in Austria. The reusable condom dates back to 1640 and is completely intact, as is its orginal users' manual, written in Latin. The manual suggests that users immerse the condom in warm milk prior to its use to avoid diseases. The ...

Google China: an apartheid era reminder

Jun 7th, 2006 7:00pm

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Chinese authorities have blocked most domestic users from the main Google.com search engine, a media watchdog said. ... But Google.cn, the controversial Chinese language version launched in January, has not been affected. The site blocks politically sensitive material to comply with government censorship rules. ... On Tuesday, Google co-founder Sergey Brin defended his company's decision to launch the ...

In Mexico, Voodoo dolls get the vote!

Jun 3rd, 2006 11:44pm
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Vuducratas Americana?

Voodoo dolls of presidential election candidates have gone on sale in Mexico. Manufacturer Alberto Nava is selling the Vuducratas dolls (top) for £6 each, reports UOL Noticias Populares. The dolls have the politicians' faces and come with ...


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