Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Golden Gate Suicide Diagram

"The first suicide occurred 10 weeks after the bridge opened in 1937. Over the years there have been seven attempts to build a bridge barrier. While the design and cost have been debated, the deaths have continued. At least 1,218 suicides have been reported, according to Chronicle research. "
Article here.

Inflatable Iceberg

"Where was this thing when I was a kid? Or now, for that matter? The Inflatable Iceberg is the biggest, most insane, most awesome pool toy I have ever seen. Inflating to a monster 15 feet above the water, the Inflatable Iceberg is like your own private water park without as much pee in the water. Three of the sides of the iceberg have grips for climbing and are of various stages of difficulty, from beginner to expert. The fourth side is a gigantic water slide to send you plummeting back into the water after your climb. "

Link to the article here.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Strange Japanese Gadgets

"This crazy product not only makes you look like something from a horror movie, but slims your face using contact pressure and doubles as a sauna to sweat the fat away. "


Top 5 list here.

Princess Leia Hat

"My inspiration for this pattern came to me one day while shopping in a sporting goods store. I saw this fabulous full length white down coat that reminded me of a Princess Leia outfit. I thought, wow, now that would look great with a knitted ‘wig’ hat. And so, Leia was born."

Article here.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

The Story Disneyland Doesn't Want You To Know

"Families visiting Disneyland on their holiday this week saw a life-size Guantanamo bay inmate standing inside the Rocky Mountain Railroad ride at Disneyland in Anaheim California.

The sculpture, consisting of an inflatable doll dressed in an orange jumpsuit with its hands and feet manacled remained in place for one and a half hours before Disneyland's security staff shut down the ride and removed it amid fears over public safety."

The artist: Banksy

More pictures here.

Update:

LaWeekly.com interviews Banksy here.

Don't Write Like An Idiot

13 Common spelling mistakes and how to correct them.

Site here.

Update: Link is dead. Still, don't write like an idiot. Google.com is a great place to start for hints.

Saturday, September 09, 2006