Wired has a great article summarizing the significance of today’s anniversary of the consideration of the concept of the possibility of the existence of wave mechanics (physicists can be so modest), thus revolutionizing nearly all fields of scientific exploration and paving the way for this wonderful world of advanced technology. To put it simply, firstContinue reading “Happy birthday Wave Mechanics”
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Beautiful Ogilvy Mather animation
Laughing Squid just turned me on to this beautiful ad for, of all things, Scrabble. I’m a big fan of the board game, which only makes me predisposed to appreciate what I think I’d nevertheless consider this to be a phenomenal bit of animation. For some reason (animated boobies?) Youtube might require age verification.
Mexico City shuts down due to flu outbreak
This is a little creepy. The Washington Post is reporting that Mexico City is effectively shut down while a flu outbreak runs its course. The normally fear-mongering news media in the US seems to have completely missed this one. The World Health Organization is convening in Switzerland to discuss methods for slowing the spread ofContinue reading “Mexico City shuts down due to flu outbreak”
Battling billboards
Joesdaily.com has done a great job of pointing out this great little bit of advertising brinksmanship.
New GI Joe series is ahhhh-suuuuuum
I’m watching the new GI Joe Resolute series. It is awesome. ***SPOILER ALERT*** A few reasons why it’s awesome – and by awesome, I mean totally sweet: The animation style of Aeon FluxAction sequences a la Matrix bullet-timeUpdated vehicle designsNinjasMoscow destroyed in the first episodeBig-eyed, anime-lookin’ techie female character “Dialtone”Bazooka killed in first episodeH.A.A.R.P.“There willContinue reading “New GI Joe series is ahhhh-suuuuuum”
QuantumTom 