Archive for April, 2008

The Now Defunct Museum

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Okay, how many people have recommended this lens to me? 10, 20, 30? I've lost count. :)
But you guys are absolutely right.
It's a fun, fascinating, warm, and nostalgic thoughtpiece.
How much of this bygone stuff do you miss? How much are you glad to see gone?
http://www.squidoo.com/defunct

Girl-powered peace

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

I love this lens.
Did I mention that I love this lens?
I can't even do it justice, so I'm going to let Nate, the guy who put it together, introduce it to you. In his own words:
"What you can expect to find on this great lens is... The most amazing women in the world! I [...]

Free Lunch

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Happy tax day! Err....
If you're especially sensitive today to where your taxes are really going, David Cay Johnston's New York Times bestselling book FREE LUNCH is for you.
"From how George W. Bush got rich off a tax increase to a $100 million taxpayer gift to Warren Buffett, Johnston puts a face on all of the [...]

Great Character Designs

Monday, April 14th, 2008

What do a jumphappy plumber, a speedy hedgehog, and tubby yellow people have in common?
Great character design.
Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog and The Simpsons are just a few of Aldric Chang's favorites.
"Good character designs" he says, "can help to make a game or cartoon series look that much more interesting and propel sales... [And] great [...]

The Robot Conundrum (and a blog you shouldn’t miss)

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Question of the day: If you were a robot, and I knew but you didn't, would you want me to tell you?
http://www.squidoo.com/If-You-Were-A-Robot
No, really. Think about it for a bit.
And happy Friday. Battlestar Galactica is on tonight. W00t.
P.S. Lensmaster KAB is just a phenomenal contributer to Squidoo. He/she has so many cool, smart, curious, [...]

Printing with Coffee

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Java junkies and art aficionados, this one's for you.
Evelyn Saenz's "Printing With Coffee" lens is a fascinating look at Saul BolaƱos' Coffee Art -- the unique process of developing photographs using coffee instead of other chemicals. This results in nostalgic, warm, organic feeling photographs, defined by a rich, cafe-colored, and yes, almost yummy style.
Here's what [...]

Egg Tempera - Resources for Artists

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

First things first: thanks for hanging in while Lens of the Day was on mini-hiatus! We're back, full of Spring fever, and revved up for spotlighting some more standout lenses.
Yesterday I was poking around for lenses on Andrew Wyeth (his "Wind from the Sea" is one of my favorite paintings of all time). [...]

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