MeFiSoCalWenCom '04 - LA Mefi Meetup is on for this Saturday.

The 2004 Graceful Envelope contest promises to be as lovely and unique and inspired as in years past.

Bioresonant clothing seeks to exploit an astonishing new theory in bio-physics: that the information exchange in human consciousness can be directly influenced and enhanced by vibrations of Light, that we call colors. Isn't color stimulation safer for us than the water we drink?

What's in a name? Spawn creator Todd McFarlane creates a comic book character named after marginal NHL hockey player Tony Twist (okay, a goon). Twist sues and is awarded $24.5 million. McFarlane appeals and a new trial is ordered. The U.S. Supreme Court doesn't want to touch it. Should copyright protection be extended to prevent people from using your name?

Toast art and fashion.

Interesting web utility. The TouchGraph Google browser: Enter in a URL, and it generates an interactive three-dimensional "map" of that URL's "neighborhood." (via blogger blog)

I don't know what it is, but I had a hell of a time playing with it. [Flash]

Surrealist Kazimierz Dzyga: highlights of his career

Bush in 30 Seconds. The winners have been announced.

Curious George: Vintage TV Set I'm looking to buy a vintage tv set from the 50's to go with my new house. It doesn't have to work, just to look good. I've tried E-Bay to no avail. Anybody have any ideas? Leads? Sets to sell?

"... this IS dangerous unless you know what you are doing. You can actually crucify someone if they are not properly supported..."
Somewhere betwixt fetish, product placement and astonishingly bad idea lies the DuctTape Guys' Guide to Wall Taping.
It all bears a striking resemblance to stills from Invasion of the Body Snatchers or Aliens.
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that disclaimer might not hold up in court.

Cool Commercial Animation Art from the Fifties and Sixties. (Via the ever-wonderful Imaginary World...) more inside

Children Speak from the Heart A group of eight graders wrote "get well" letters to their heart attack-stricken English teacher. I don't know what was more likely to kill him -- their sentiments or their spelling and grammar. No Child Left Behind Indeed.

Rubik

Behaviourism lives on... more inside

Think you could do a better job as president than any of these bozos? Well, here's your chance!

The seven words you can't say on television, 2004 edition. A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this month would outlaw the expression on TV and radio of seven well-known words.

Stormgasm -- nature money shots [via The Morning News]

Abandoned Bikes of New York - No Leo, no heavy-handed Scorcese, and it doesn't take 3 and half hours to look at, either.

It looks like Kill Bill Vol. 2 is going to be delayed until at least April. Meanwhile you can send members of the Deadly Viper Assassins after those who have wronged you. Boy did this come in handy today. Take that you evil boss wench!