marie in weiden #003
uploaded to flickr by hasensaft.

I totally dig this filtering work..Gives it a propaganda-like appearance. You know like similar to Chinese propaganda art..and has a similar effect to some styles of high realism paintings

+ Hey everyone. I just finished moving this site to a different host. Could you please update your links to point to http://qii2.com/giantkicks/, or just type in http://giantkicks.com. -thanks for checking in.

+ Link to db clay via Cool Hunting.

The Patented GAFFERS TAPE BILLFOLD by db clay

Our new line of wallets are six pocket (4 card slots and 2 card pouches) bi-folds with a bill compartment. They also have the following features:

1. Water-proof Nylon%u2122 lining
2. Teflon%u2122-coated Nylon%u2122 stitching for durability
3. Extra material to allow for a flat fold
4. Professional grade gaffers tape or industrial grade duct tape
5. Edges creased flat and stitched to keep wallet thin

+ The very cool concept of DNA art by dna 11 was recently mentioned to me in an email:

DNA11 creates unique DNA portraits through an extraordinary combination of science and art. The process begins with the DNA being collected using a patented, non-invasive technique: depositing your saliva into a tube. This sample is then sent to our highly secure, certified laboratory, where the DNA is extracted to create a unique genetic fingerprint, using a technique that takes advantage of the variation that occurs among the DNA sequence of every individual.

- I wonder, is it conceivable that sometime in the future these images might be used to the disadvantage of their subject?

+ These images by Ifsra on fecalface got me thinking..if you’re talented, and want to show your work, and ultimately make money from selling it, why isn’t your stuff online. Here’s this person I know nothing about except he/she is from Bristol, England. I searched around for a while and found a link to a forum where Ifsra advises someone on making art (not link worthy), and that’s it. Now here’s an opportunity to gain linkage, to perhaps gain momentum as an artist..and nothing. Shame. I like the art.

+ Rather than write much, here’s a link to Keep A Breast. It’s a non-profit foundation promoting education about breast cancer..they cast the breasts of talented people and have talented people paint the casts. You can bid on these cool looking casts online at ebay from October 18th to October 27th.

+ Filled out a personality test based on Jung - Myers-Briggs typology..didn’t take much time. I’ve done it a few times with the same answer every time, INFJ (Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging).

+ I have no problem with off-label use of drugs to enhance intelligence..Scientific American Mind gives an update on current research and trends.

+ I find it annoying that some files I want to delete are locked by windows. Surfing through the Download Squad site I found the perfect solution:

Unlocker is a utility with a simply stated goal: make it easy to delete locked files. If you’ve ever been frustrated by one of these error messages, this free Windows utility might be the answer.

* Cannot delete file: Access is denied
* There has been a sharing violation
* The source or destination file may be in use
* The file is in use by another program or user
* Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use

+ via fromform comes the link The Rasterbator

The Rasterbator is a web service which creates huge, rasterized images from any picture. The rasterized images can be printed and assembled into extremely cool looking posters up to 20 meters in size.

The Rasterbator is very easy to use. You can either upload a file from your computer or use any file that is publicly available in the Internet. After you have cropped the image and selected a desired size, the rasterbated image will be sent to you as an easily printable pdf file.

+ Not sure if I want to integrate this into my current site, or if I’ll wait for a future re-design impulse..

From RandomByte comes the FAlbum - WordPress Flickr Plugin

This is a Wordpress plugin that allows you to display your Flickr photos and photosets on your site.

This plugin uses the Flickr API (http://www.flickr.com/services/api/).

Features:

* Configurable and maintained through standard WordPress administrative page
* View album of most recent photos - Example
* View your photos using tags - Example
* View your tags in a cloud format - Example
* Caching of Flickr API calls and generated html
* Pull EXIF data from Frickr
* Flickr notes are viewable (multi-line and html code) - Example Example
* Next image pre-caching is performed on the browser
* Supports Flickr%u2019s new Authentication API
* Localization support