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The Face and Voice of Civilian Sacrifice in Iraq

I recommend this very compelling NYTimes photo essay and article called The Face and Voice of Civilian Sacrifice in Iraq. (some images are graphic) (free sign-in required)

Dizzle Dazzle Sweater Razzle

Witness thyne sweet smelling sweater salad at Gemsweater.com. Be sure to check the vids... Genius!

[Thanks Andrew!]

Joe Smith Bicentennial

I just heard an interesting peice on NPR's Day2Day program about the 200th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith. They report that as Mormons around the world reflect on this milestone, (Dec. 23rd) there are lingering questions from outsiders about Smith's motivation, teachings and legacy. Listen to the ReaAudio stream here. (approx :09 min)

The Chronic Of Narnia

In the spirit of the Beasties, you must see this weeks Saturday Night Live music video spoof The Chronic of Narnia Rap. Also, this is pretty damn cute.

Newest Luxury... Doll Care Service

The New York Times reports that 7-year-old Park Slope resident Elizabeth Brantl has started a Home Away From Home doll care service.

[Via The Morning News]

Candy Kills

For those who don't mind a little ultraviolence in their cartoon charachters, there's a few desktop wallpapers to download at the Happy Tree Friends website.

Black Chandelier Cake Walk This Friday

A fun way to start your weekend might be to bake a cake and go to the Cakewalk with the Misfit Toys at Black Chandelier this Friday Dec. 16th!

Where: The Black Chandelier store in Trolley Square

Time: 8:00 Cake check-in & Interim music by the Misfit toys, 8:30 Round 1, 9:00 Round 2

Bring a cake! $50 store gift certificate for the most outrageous cake! Free Hot Coca will be served. (Cake not required for participation, but appreciated.)

Come get something improbable for that someone impossible on your list! Special sales and exciting new products throughout the whole store!

About the Misfit Toys:
Featuring the sterling voice of the world renowned Susan Naud as the lead vocalist, and the reckless genius of band leader Jared Gold, the Misfit Toys never fail to mesmerize and confuse audiences. The Misfit toys play Christmas carols, mangled operas, and twisted children's tunes all on toy instruments.

Instruments include: A tiny drum set, a Stradivarius toy piano, a candy striped Theremin, a diminutive guitar, music boxes, bells, whistles, kazoos, and countless other contraptions!

[More at Black Chandelier]

Blobby Beauty

I love the imaginative illustrations by Ekiselev.

[Via Shift]

Franck Roger Mix Radio Show

Budding deep house music producer/DJ Franck Roger is running his own label now, Real Tone Records complete with streaming mix shows from the man himself.

Dusty Scans

Link: Scans From Old Books.

Cross Stitch Arcade Game Patterns

Hot.

[Via Crystaltips]

Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena

60 Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena. Enjoy!

LED Lamps & Lightbulbs Coming To Your Living Room

The Chameleon light is an LED lamp that changes colour to match what you put in front of the sensor. It's one of many LED based lighting prototypes being developed by Philips Simplicity Products.

[Via Shiny Shiny]

Pop-Up Garden Market Display

I came across the most adorable Garden Market Diplay designed by Edouard Larmaraud.

After noticing how many hours merchants spent setting up their displays, he developed an easy to assemble solution that allowed one to stock their fruit and vegetables into boxes which are installed directly on the display.

The People Responsible For Decorating T.G.I. Friday's

...say focus groups have reacted "very well" to the new look for the chain.

[Via The Morning News]

Santaland Diaries Premiers Tonight

Here's some info about the local play SANTALAND DIARIES, which I am going to see the premier of tonight:

"Now in its fifth SMASH HIT year, Tooth and Nail Theatre presents David Sedaris' hilarious account of his short-lived career as Santa's slave (a department store Elf) at Macy's in New York. This production stars Todd Parmley, who originally created the role for Tooth and Nail."

Studio Theatre
Rose Wagner Center
138 West Broadway
Salt Lake City UT
Get Tickets Here

Jesse Walker At Sundance SLC Opening Gala

I am tickled to be playing once again at the SUNDANCE OPENING NIGHT GALA in Salt Lake City on Friday, January 20, 2006. It will be an electricly charged lounge affair in the Rose Room prior to screenings at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. 138 West Broadway. (Gala Ticket required).

Sundance Expands To Downtown Salt Lake City

From Indiewire– "In an effort to increase the presence of the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, UT, organizers have announced that they will launch a new 'Festival District' in the city's downtown area at the upcoming event. The new site will be anchored by two movie theaters that will present two screenings each weeknight of the festival (January 19 - 29, 2006) and a full program of showings on the weekend. Festival organizers said in a statement Friday that they are responding to growing local interest in the event.
'Our goal is to create a unique Sundance experience for our local patrons, similar to that in Park City, and to build on the screenings we've been presenting there the past 3 years,' said Jill Miller, Managing Director of the Sundance Institute, in a statement.
The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and the Broadway Center Cinemas will be the city's anchor venues for the Salt Lake City portion of the festival. A larger number of nightly screenings will also take place at the Tower Theater, expanding from one to three per evening."

Great Ape?

Andy Towleroad has an interesting citizens review of the new King Kong movie which opened in NYC over the weekend.

Project Runway 2

A minimum amount of excitement surrounds the premier of "Project Runway 2" which is at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, on Bravo. I think most of us would rather see the tired and flimsy Victoria Secret model Heidi Klum cut from the series more than any of it's contestants, but if your looking for a fun reality show where people have to actually be creative and make something, this is it.