http://ladycmog.multiply.com/ 'Everything You Feel Will Find It's Own Form' Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:56:44 -0000 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:21:47 -0000 http://images.ladycmog.multiply.com/logo http://ladycmog.multiply.com 100 100 I only have a couple of weeks left in Lyon and as always your last days are there to remind you how special a place is. This iconic jazz club in Lyon was a late discovery but I am so glad I had the opportunity to experience the magic before leaving...Many thanks to the Claire Geraghty Quintet for a wonderful http://ladycmog.multiply.com/photos/album/36/A_Night_of_Jazz_Hot_Club_Lyon_France Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:21:47 -0000 Love this idea, when I have kids I would love to help them realise their toy designs. I imagine us working side by side in our DIY workshop. You know it's all about the children http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/103/Child_Drawings_Turned_Real_Toys Thu, 5 Jun 2008 23:00:29 -0000 You know I love cardboard http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/102/7_Creative_Approaches_to_Building_Big_with_Paper_Adaptive_ReUses_of_an_Everyday_Material_WebUrbanist Sun, 25 May 2008 23:22:49 -0000 Great article and a bit sad really. The worst place to go through US immigration is definitely at the border in my experience. Nice to see this being written http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/101/Strict_new_border_policies_are_turning_Canada_into_a_foreign_country._via_Salon_News Thu, 1 May 2008 17:24:17 -0000 Via TED - "Rock star physicist" Brian Cox talks about his work on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Discussing the biggest of big science in an engaging, accessible way, Cox brings us along on a tour of the massive complex and describes his part in it -- and the vital role it's going to play in understanding our http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/100/TED_Talks_Brian_Cox_What_really_goes_on_at_the_Large_Hadron_Collider_video Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:43:40 -0000 "Ze Frank’s new project is a collection of childhood photographs compared with present day recreations. The addictive website’s amazing collection of submissions range from adorable to pretty creepy." Awesome project, too bad I don't have any childhood pics to recreate. (Source, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzz/Young_MeNow_Me">http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzz/Young_MeNow_Me</a>) http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/99 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:08:54 -0000 "Providing an acoustic live stream of the Antarctic underwater soundscape is a formidable challange. After all, more than 15000 km lie between Antarctica and our institute in Germany. Underwater sound is recorded by means of two hydrophones by PALAOA, an autonomous, wind and solar powered observatory located on the Ekström ice shelf (Boebel et al., 2006). The data stream is transmitted via wireless LAN from PALAOA to the German Neumayer Base. From there, a permanent satellite link transmits the data to the AWI in Germany. A constant hiss pervading the signal is the natural, isotropic background noise made audible here through the use of ultra sensitive hydrophones. Additional broad band noise caused by wind, waves and currents adds to it on occasion." Eerie and very http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/98/Livestream_of_the_Antarctic_Ocean_Alfred_Wegener_Institute_for_Polar_and_Marine_Research Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:45:12 -0000 A follow up to Bill Joy's excellent essay on nanotechnology, robotics, genetic engineering and ethical development. The original piece really made a lasting impression on me and coincidentally, I recently pulled out the same issue to read again. Still timely and thought provoking. Here is a link to and excerpt of the essay, <a href="http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.04/joy_pr.html">http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.04/joy_pr.html</a> "From the moment I became involved in the creation of new technologies, their ethical dimensions have concerned me, but it was only in the autumn of 1998 that I became anxiously aware of how great are the dangers facing us in the 21st century. I can date the onset of my unease to the day I met Ray Kurzweil, the deservedly famous inventor of the first reading machine for the blind and many other amazing things. Ray and I were both speakers at George Gilder's Telecosm conference, and I encountered him by chance in the bar of the hotel after both our sessions were over. I was sitting with John Searle, a Berk... http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/97/15th_Anniversary_Why_the_Future_Still_Needs_Us_a_While_Longer Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:38:18 -0000 What is a Lifter? "The basic device merely consists of a lightweight (typically balsa wood) frame, to which is attached a wire and a sort of aluminum foil skirt. The photos below illustrate this. The wire is charged to approximately 30,000 volts by means of a power supply and very thin wire attached to the corona wire. The aluminum foil skirt is coneccted to ground by a thin wire as well. When the device is powered it developes downward thrust and levitates." (<a href="http://www.electricmuseum.com/exhibits/lifter/index.shtml">http://www.electricmuseum.com/exhibits/lifter/index.shtml</a>) Go on, I dare you to make one. I would but my neighbours think I am too crazy as it is http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/96/Anti-Gravity_The_Lifters_Experiments_by_Jean-Louis_Naudin Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:34:28 -0000 "Men in Scandinavia are videotaping themselves wearing an insanely tight brand of jeans called Mustang Skinlines and putting them up on YouTube. Umm...you'd think a photo would be sufficient, but these fashion exhibitionists feel the need to give you a full 360 degree live-action video tour of just how tight their jeans are." Is it wrong that I think this is brilliant? Look at your own http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/95/Mustang_Skinline_Jeans_via_BuzzFeed Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:23:28 -0000 A tender moment between us. Reunited http://ladycmog.multiply.com/photos/album/34/Me_Teddy Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:11:09 -0000 Some geek porn http://ladycmog.multiply.com/photos/album/33/Supercomputers_And_A_Turbine_EPFL_Lausanne_Switzerland Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:08:40 -0000 Here is our latest, more from our blog below... "This project was a custom order that challenged us to develop several new systems, most notable a sample and hold circuit and a micro-controller based trigger pulse generating system." "There are still two more sections to complete, a CV interpretation module that will take in a control voltage and convert it to trigger pulses that can be used with the trigger pulse system and also a rocker pedal that will control the pitch of the oscillators as well as several other functions." "The sound range from more conventional synth noises to full on noise as well as different patterns of beeps and tones created by the trigger pulse generator. It would be the type of instrument ideally suited to someone wishing to create strange little samples for use on their tracks or it could be used live as a bizarre noise generating unit." VIDEO: Our friend Ian demonstrates, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rnuJr0Vj-0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rnuJr0Vj-0</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMMhoI3nvvo">http://www.youtube.com/wat... http://ladycmog.multiply.com/photos/album/32/DIY_Music_Completed_Fotosis_007_-_Noise_Generating_Synth Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:35:06 -0000 I am very fond of power plants having been raised by an engineer, my big brother. I used to visit them with much excitement. loving the science fiction feeling of the plant at night and the enormity of their operations, inspiring many of my winning school science projects. This particular photo essay is stunning, I wish I could be there http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/94/Urban_Exploration_Toronto_Power_Companys_Hydroelectric_Station_via_the_Vanishing_Point Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:14:50 -0000 So perfect, I love bookcases and forts http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/93/Uroko_House_Build_Your_Own_Bookcase_Fort_via_Gizmodo Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:57:59 -0000 A very beautiful and cultural student city in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Perhaps my next http://ladycmog.multiply.com/photos/album/31/A_Week_in_Lausanne_Suisse_My_Favourite_Parts Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:28:08 -0000 <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R6c5rgoKCCcAAD29Yr01"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.ladycmog.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R6c5rgoKCCcAAD29Yr01/don_vetements.jpg?et=%2CBk%2B8fTGboKmdlQzyrACPw&amp;nmid=" border="0"></a>I have decided that I would donate all my excess clothing - suits, dresses, accessories, etc - to anyone who wouldn't mind coming to pick them up rather than getting ripped off by ebay or making a profit from designer or unique pieces.<br><br>This afternoon, I signed onto one of the recycling sites here in Lyon. The response? Over a hundred inquiries from all walks of life. They are students, single mothers, regular business women and even a pervy guy who says I am exactly the same size as his wife. Yeah buddy, I heard that one before!<br><br>Anyway, tonight should be fun, the first group of women should be arriving anytime now. I can't wait to tell them the stories behind the beaded dress from martinique or the handmade purses from Shangai. Each item has a history and will continue to do so. It really makes me happy.<br> http://ladycmog.multiply.com/journal/item/26/Getting_Rid_of_Excess_-_Clothing_Donation_Starts_Tonight Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:17:57 -0000 Excellent interview with Louis Theroux with TSOYA, not familiar with them but their public broadcast is actually quite intelligent and interesting. This podcast is available for download and streaming. http://www.maximumfun.org/blog/2007/04/podcast-louis-theroux-author-and-tv.html A good listen if you a fan. Right Joxley? http://ladycmog.multiply.com/music/item/1318/_Podcast_with_Louis_Theroux_via_The_Sound_of_Young_America_April_2007 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:03:08 -0000 UPDATE: Good new everyone ;-) Looks like all is sorted <a href="http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the-internet">http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the-internet</a> Tonedeff is a hip hop artist who won the 'Last Band Standing' at Lollapalooza in 2006. He was promised 10 grand worth of Gibson gear and still hasn't received anything after a year and a half. After not going public about his ordeal to not tarnish the festival or experience, he has decided to recount the whole story. I find it despicable on Gibson's part and hope the situation gets resolved. Tonedeff has decided to go ahead and purchase, with his own money, a new studio out of http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/92/Gibson_Rips_Off_Contest_Winner_10000_via_QN5_Blog Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:48:35 -0000 I love the idea behind this project. "For the past 22 years, Canadian artist Zube has worked on a house in Whistler, Canada, named The Mushroom House. The external design of The Mushroom House was inspired by the glacial rock formations found in Emerald Estates. As the home took shape, fascinated onlookers dubbed it The Hobbit House, Bedrock, and finally, The Mushroom House. The interior design is based on the anatomy of a tree. All aspects of the decor reflect this motif, from the womblike hues of the Jacuzzi room in the ‘roots’ to the vivid leaf greens on the walls in the ‘canopy’." The flash site provides an interior/exterior tour of the house. It is currently for sale. A very beautiful and natural home by the http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/91/The_Mushroom_House_via_Neatorama Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:57:14 -0000 I admire Daniel Day-Lewis and was quite surprised to see how candid he has been in promoting his latest film, There Will Be Blood, by Paul Thomas Anderson. But, I am not complaining ;-) Look forward to the http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/90/The_enigma_of_Day-Lewis_via_The_Observer Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:04:06 -0000 Beautiful video from Kent Chiu, a graduate film student in Media Design. The music matches it perfectly. I'd love to see a film made in this style, perhaps drawing on Chinese folk stories and fables. Info: "The main research is focus on the simulation of hand-made artwork in 3D animation. The aim of my research project is to explore the methods and issues involved in the simulation of Chinese ink wash painting as a NPR (Non-Photorealistic Render) in 3D animation, in order to makes the rendering result likewise a hand-made http://ladycmog.multiply.com/video/item/66/Movement_and_Stillness_-_Simulated_Chinese_Ink_Wash Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:57:53 -0000 I just joined (under ConnieC) and it's very promising. I have started a group under electronic/experimental music too in hopes of having a small community available to those who need resources/ideas/etc. Not alot of music related artists yet so if you're interested, check it out. It's also a great place to check out the work of many talented artists. My page: <a href="http://www.artreview.com/profile/ConnieC">http://www.artreview.com/profile/ConnieC</a> http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/89/artreview.com_-_web_2.0_meets_the_art_world Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:08:18 -0000 Everyone should have a tree house. One of these days I am going to build http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/88/Top_8_Most_Amazing_Tree_Houses Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:04:58 -0000 For only 8,000,000 USD ;-) "I'm a farmer...(The audience cheered)...I don't know how to speak to twenty people at one time, let alone a crowd like this. But I think you people have proven something to the world — not only to the Town of Bethel, or Sullivan County, or New York State; you've proven something to the world. This is the largest group of people ever assembled in one place. We have had no idea that there would be this size group, and because of that you've had quite a few inconveniences as far as water, food, and so forth. Your producers have done a mammoth job to see that you're taken care of... they'd enjoy a vote of thanks. But above that, the important thing that you've proven to the world is that a half a million kids — and I call you kids because I have children that are older than you are — a half million young people can get together and have three days of fun and music and have nothing but fun and music, and God Bless You for it!" Source: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/09/yasgur%e2%80%99s-farm/">http://www.neatorama.... http://ladycmog.multiply.com/links/item/87/Own_A_Piece_of_History_-_Yasgur_Homestead_Home_Of_The_Woodstock_Festival_For_Sale Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:19:35 -0000 Chilling doc about Tranquility Bay. The film explores the evidence of abuse towards the enrolled and the attempts to fight the powerful management that run these facilities inside and outside the United States. I have never heard of TB before, I hope this documentary reaches many viewers. Full: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://quicksilverscreen.com/watch?video=19934">http://quicksilverscreen.com/watch?video=19934</a> (This is a DivX file. If you do not want the DivX player, VideoLan VLC works fine. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.videolan.org/">http://www.videolan.org/</a>) Sites that support the information in the doc: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://tbfight.com/">http://tbfight.com/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.antiwwasp.com/">http://www.antiwwasp.com/</a> Tranquility Bay site: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tranquilitybay.org/">http://www.tranquilitybay.org/</a> About: "One of America’s best-kept secrets is Tranquility Bay, an extremely strict re-education camp for youngsters, one of which is located in Jamaica. Parents are sent glossy leaflets with pleasant sounding texts to persuade them to pay $33,000 a year and hand over their troubled teens to WWSAP, a conglomerate founded by businessmen from Utah.The heavenly beach where the teen... http://ladycmog.multiply.com/video/item/64/Tranquility_Bay_-_Documentary_on_Behavior_Modification_Centers Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:20:27 -0000