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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]