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I've been a bit of a film title sequence junkie since grad school and this one for Thank You for Smoking is spectacular. (ms)
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As brilliantly illustrated in this week's New York Magazine, Exactitudes documents the "striking dress codes of various social groups." (ms)
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Nuclear Nightmares: Twenty Years Since Chernobyl Photo documentary of the nuclear aftermath at Chernobyl. (rbm)
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Need to pretend you're carrying a FedEx package? There's a shirt out there for you. (sm)
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Hmm. Why didn't I think of that? (kf)
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To wipe your hands on a schematic of a sanitary system or a big dancer check out these cool dishtowels from Third Drawer Down. (sm)
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This is either a testament to human ingenuity or multiple accidents waiting to happen. (ms)
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A 14-blade razor may be closer to existence than we think. For now we have to make due with a paltry 5-blades, that vibrate. (ms)
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Trust me, never eat a "Luther Burger" if offered. And that goes double for a hamdog. (ms)
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Beware the Kalends of April, or May or June or July or otherwise. (esm)
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Need a place to hide? Check out this company that makes bookshelves rotate, fireplace walls spin and candlesticks trigger secret doors. (sm)
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It's the best alarm clocks versus the most annoying. I recommend sleeping late. (ms)
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Sinatra versus God, or "Look, pal, is this going to be an ocean cruise or a quick sail around the harbor?" (esm)
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Continuing my Michel Gondry love-fest, I have finally found a clip of the upcoming release "Science of Sleep." (ms)
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I join the inventor's lament for the office cubicle. Although I prefer them to the desk made from a door on saw horses in many architect's offices. (ms)
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They will never bust me if I draw my car inspection sticker. And my debt may also disappear if I draw it. (ms)
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This would be a cool way to see St. Petersburg, FL. (aw)
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Down with the auto-flushing toilet! And speaking of a toilet seat that has the potential to rock... (ms)
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And the winner is... Brokeback Mountain... recreated in Legos! (sm)
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Calling all Swedes: what does this mean? Be sure to check out Ice King #8. (ms)
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I find it oddly sublime how James Niehues uniformly illustrates ski resorts. (ms)
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Attention single, male architects: here is your chance to hook up on live television. (ms)
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Mmmmm. Big Tips Candy is still selling old regional favorites on a mouth-watering web site. Nut Goodie anyone? (sm)
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