Launch of the "Topol-M" Missile
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 Link Scroll down for today's pictures & links. Launch of the "Topol-M" Missile You want something really scary for Halloween? Then watch this launch of Russian newest three-stage intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Topol-M". According to many sources, these missiles change their flight trajectory, which makes them virtually unpredictable and hard to destroy. They also have similar ICBMs on board of submarines. url    To read more about these ICBM and the trucks that carry them, see our articles Part 1 and Part 2. Today's pictures & links: Click to enlarge images. Horned Witch? No, just wacky hairstyle via  Another nice hair job - "Leave Britney alone!.." style  The Portrait of a Tele-marketer and his wife:  (image credit: vintage photo) Speaking of phones, this is First Russian Mobile Phone, 1954  Nun experimenting with steampunk -  (original unknown) Furniture update Nice shelving unit:  (image credit: swissmiss) A lamp by Bathsheba Grossman that is a laser fused complex mathematical 3d form:  (image credit: oobject) Mixed fresh links for today: The Inner Life of The Cell - [animation] 10 Awe-Inspiring Interactive Websites - [flash sites] - via Spiders from Stolen Scissors - [weird art] - via Homespun Analogy Generator - [funny] China Launches First Moon Probe - [space] Online Vectorization Tool (designers, rejoice) - [useful] Beautiful Airplane Wallpapers - [flickr set] - via Unfortunate Soccer Moment - [fun video] The coolest way to help homeless people - [fun video] Is this a computer?? Certainly, sir. Stop staring at the girl and consider spending your $6800 for this cybernetic marvel.  (image credit: vintage ads) Unusual Romance An update for our article The Fine Points of Romance Love is a game:  (image credit: snnantn) Deflated feelings:  (image credit: Laura Ward) Love birds:  (image credit: Steve Stone) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  (image credit: ocn.ne.jp) Permanent Link...  Dark Roasted Blend's Photography Gear Picks: |
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Computer ad: Back in the late 70's we used to run credit reports on a machine something like this at the car dealership I worked for.
The girl in the plastic globe is from a well known 1960s fashion shoot by Richard Avedon. The steam punk nun is getting new glasses, that is a portable optometrist's fitting/testing device.
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