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Monday, November 12, 2007

The Little Suitcase That Could



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The Little Suitcase That Could

You can't easily shake off this robotic suitcase on wheels, if it starts after you.
Read more about it here.


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Intense:


(original unknown)

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Simple yet Strange


(image credit: Laurent Dejente)

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Glass Fetish - via


(image credit: Plantation LA)

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Origins of the Audi Logo


(image credit: Masterson)

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Mixed fresh links for today:

The Ultimate Luxury Car - [pictures]
This is one seriously messed-up flight - [article] - via
Wicked looking lawn-mowers - [design] - via
Stacking Eggs, and not knowing when to stop - [cool art]
The Little People of London (easy to step on) - [weird art]
Great new online video show (featuring best writers) - [cool site]
Top 10 Extreme Custom Cars from SEMA - [auto]
Living in a Ball - [cool video]
One animator works 4 years to make this film - [3D video]
Claim your $699 Joe Satriani Guitar – participation required

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Girls with Guns


(original unknown)


(image credit: Toni Dysert)


(image credit: AES+F Group)


(image credit: AES+F Group)


photo by Annie Leibovitz


(image credit: Kenneth Wong)


(image credit: Jan Saudek)

"Girls with guns" should probably use guns like these:







Photos from an exhibition, organized by the Republic of Slovenia's Ministry of Defense in Lubljana, Slovenia.

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Mystery Photo

I'm pretty sure this picture will remain a mystery for some time.


(original unknown)

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    http://www.4wdonline.com/Museums/BMIHT/PinkPanther.html
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  • One of the primary objectives of dazzle camouflage was to prevent effective use of optical rangefinders. It was also important to confuse observers as to course and speed so many camo schemes incorporated false bow waves or false bow and stern outlines.
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  • Pink is a popular color in the military. Robyn Miller, co-creator of the game Myst, has a truly wonderful article on other pink military vehicles here.
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  • I need to repaint my bedroom, and Medium Lavender Mauve Grey looks just the ticket. Hurrah for battleships.

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  • FAKE, just a photoshop geek gone wild. Just kidding, somebody had to say it.
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  • ..the dazzle effect , effected to the
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    (2) Install a small strap belt onto the chair for safety reasons.

    (3) Using a remote control, wheel your boss around the office anywhere you like.


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