![]() Link Scroll down for today's pictures & links. First Robot Expressions MDS (Mobile Dexterous Social) Robot's first test of expression with the prerecorded voice. Creepy? Amazing? - more info, via url Today's pictures & links: Click to enlarge images. Desert Eating Grassland in Brazil Dunes around Jericoacoara - from the photo album about Brazil - here ![]() (image credit: Bjorn) Another location, desert eating Lençóis Maranhenses this time: (more images here) ![]() (image credit: Ricardo Ferreira) ------------ Droplets & Parachutes Good addition to our "Liquid Art" article. This is the work of Ark ![]() ![]() (images credit: Ark) ------------ Dump a bunch of cameras into a cement mixer - what will you get? You'll get art, of course. See more wacky & ecological art creations of Phil Ross on this page ![]() ![]() ![]() (art by Phil Ross) ------------ Hamster Magic ![]() (original unknown) ------------ Retro Ray Guns, Robots, Rockets.... Pete of the Builder's Studio makes very creative retro-tech sculptures and ray guns. See them in this set. Click to the image to read the story of how it was made: ![]() (image credit: Builder's Studio) ------------ Mixed fresh links for today: Change your appearance, according to seasons - [gallery] The Bathing Machine: Swim naked (maybe) - [vintage] Banned ad of Absolut Vodka - [cool ads] Fantastic hi-res image, artist' site - [3D art] Scary giant bear killed in Alaska, info - [photos] Super-crowded Trains in Japan - [wow video] Real-life ninja turtle vs. cat - [fun video] Cell Phone Gun, info - [video] Self Image: hilarious animation - [fun video] ------------ Cool Vintage Gadget: Pocket Totaliser, 1960 "The Clicker Quik-Chek lets you quickly check your total purchases - by clicking off the price of each item." Even though it's pretty noisy, this device may be considered handy even today when visiting grocery store. (if you are in the habit of counting every cent, that is) ![]() (image credit: Consumer Reports) ------------ Very Strange Hitchhikers ![]() (image credit: Mark Jenkins) ![]() (original unknown) ------------ Sean Duffy's "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" Turntable Displayed at Susanne Vielmetter's studio: ![]() ------------ Making thousands of toasts, looking for the Jesus picture As part of the probability research (all "tested" bread goes to the Salvation Army) - ![]() ![]() (image credit: consumerreports) Umm... just kidding actually. This is a test of automatic electric toasters in 1956, conducted by Consumer Reports ------------ We found this mysterious picture here... which movie would that be?? ![]() ![]() Permanent Link... ![]() ![]() ![]() Dark Roasted Blend's Photography Gear Picks: |
RECENT ARTICLES:
|
Visual Caffeine #8 Visual Caffeine, Issue 8 A thrilling blend of art, myths and technology |
|
Visual Caffeine #7 Visual Caffeine, Issue 7 A thrilling blend of art, myths and technology |
|
Art Deco Imperial Dreams: Art Deco Update Wings, Gears, & Glamorous Ladies |
|
1970s SciFi DRB Pics-of-the-Day Grand Space Adventure 1970s Art |
"Dark Roasted Blend" - All Kinds of Weird and Wonderful Things, Discovered Daily!"
DRB is a top-ranked and respected source for the best in art, travel and fascinating technology, with a highly visual presentation. Our in-depth articles in many categories make DRB a highly visual online magazine, bringing you quality entertainment every time you open your "feed" reader or visit our site - About DRB
Connect with us and become part of DRB on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google Plus; make sure to subscribe to our updates.
YOUR COMMENTS::
|
![]() |
SF ART & BOOK REVIEWS: Don't miss: The Ultimate Guide to NEW SF&F Writers! Fiction Reviews: Classic Cyberpunk: Extreme Fiction Short Fiction Reviews: Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" (with pics) New Fiction Reviews: The Surreal Office |
READ OTHER RECENT ARTICLES:
|
Abandoned, Dieselpunk DRB Pic-of-the-Day Abandoned: Streamlined Three-wheeler |
|
Visual Caffeine #6 Visual Caffeine, Issue 6 A thrilling blend of art, myths and technology |
|
Visual Caffeine #5 Visual Caffeine, Issue 5 A thrilling blend of art, myths and technology |
![]() |
Hellish Weather on Other Planets
Wild, Untamed, and Uncut |
![]() |
Medieval Suits of Armor
Metal Body Suits vs. Weapons of Medieval Destruction |
![]() |
World's Strangest Theme Parks
Amusement to the (twisted) extremes! |
![]() |
Enchanting Victorian Fairy Tale Art
"Then world behind and home ahead..." |
![]() |
Adorable Pedal Cars
Collectable Pedal Vehicles Showcase |
![]() |
Japanese Arcades: Gundam Pods & Other Guilty Pleasures These machines have gone up to the next level |
![]() |
Modernist Tallinn Architecture Delicious blend of old and new! |
![]() |
Early Supercomputers: A Visual Overview "Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons" |
![]() |
Futuristic Concept Cars of the 1970-80s French, Italian & Japanese rare beauties |
![]() |
Epic 1970s French Space Comic Art DRB Time-Slice: Valérian and Laureline |
![]() |
The Trees Are Escaping! The Abandoned Prison in French Guiana "Great Escape" from the Devil's Island |
FULL ARCHIVES (with previews, fast loading): 2018/16 2015/14 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Link Lattes Feel-Good & Biscotti Issues |
|
CATEGORIES:
Feel-Good! | airplanes | animals | architecture | art | auto | boats | books | cool ads | funny pics | famous | futurism | food
gadgets | health | history | humour | japan | internet | link latte | military | music | nature | photo | russia | steampunk
sci-fi & fantasy | signs | space | sports | technology | trains | travel | vintage | weird | abandoned
6 Comments:
My mom had a "clicker" when I was a kid, in the early 70s.
It seemed a bit smaller, probably a knock-off like all other products ever made.
the last two pictures are from different movies judging from the people in the photos as well as the NYC sets. I would say the top photo is some 9/11 movie and the bottom looks like maybe "Escape from NY"
I remember those clickers; Mum used one to keep a running count of calories when dieting. Early 70s, I guess.
the madrussia.com site doesn't work... i think
The last one looks like the mineaature panorama version of the NYC located at the Queens Museum.
http://www.queensmuseum.org/panorama/pictures.htm
Where can I get a Clicker Quick Check? It was SO handy - I'd like to have one NOW! Can anyone help me find one? -Jayne
Post a Comment
<< Home