Every time you hear stories about guys surfing the Great Lakes, remember the photo above. It was taken today somewhere very close to Toronto on Lake Ontario. I keep looking and thinking it’s some elaborate trick. Thing is it must have been -15°C and windy in T.O. today and that’s fresh water. Almost can’t believe […]

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Original trailer for what will for sure become a classic movie for the 90’s gen of computer users. Love it. Hackers (1995) Original Trailer

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One of my “old faithful” websites in the design community has finally update their website. It was looking dated and not reflecting the work and artists they were discussing anymore. The site is now using a standards based approach and they are actively committed to improving it. They have updated some of their semantics / […]

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Mythbusters has tackled the dynamite surfing viral video/myth that circulated the net last fall. The piece isn’t a full episode but a small “web-isode bust” that they’re now producing. Can you guess the outcome? “Surf’s up! Well almost. Kari, Grant and Tory investigate how much dynamite it would take to create a surfable wave.” Watch […]

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Love this idea, although I wonder how well it would work anywhere but around radiators. “..this project tries to explore a new definition of decoration which brings to life design. Several objects were chosen demonstration; a heat-sensitive wallpaper which the flowers on it will be blooming when the radiator is on…” More at http://www.shiyuan.co.uk/

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If you’re a surf cam jockey in the far north; you’ll want to keep an eye on these for the next three days. The forecasts for tomorrow are… “Surf: Shoulder to head high E medium period swell with occasional 1-2′ overhead high sets. Conditions: Fairly clean in the morning with NNW winds 10-15kt. Glassy conditions […]

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Love this illustration of Laika and the Sputnik 2 flight. Well done, a bit sad and inspiring all at the same time. “Translated text above craft: “Laïka, our heroine, pioneer for all canines. Unforgivable, Unforgotten, Immortal” text below craft: “Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!” Sputnik 2 by Magus-Lupus

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Update: I found this ridiculous thread on another blog (200+ comments long) that details other people’s trials in this similar search Anyone out there have a good method for producing and tracking a lightweight home budget on Mac OS X? I’ve had limited tries with Excel; but figured there must be other apps that are […]

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Update – Check my panorama from the summit on Youtube Saturday we went exploring. We had heard rumors of a closed down ski hill in the townships, Mount Shefford. Legend even told us that there was a way to drive right to the summit on a year round cleared road. Woke up early on Saturday, […]

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Reenie Marx takes photos of the valley’s and area where I grew up — mainly Harrington. That part of quebec is unbelievable. I can say that she captures the beauty of the place better than anyone else I’ve seen — especially her Rouge River shots. Check out her work here

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Saint Cat Love this shot from Chris Dewolf. Really captures downtown Montreal in the summertime. He has plenty more amazing shots from around montreal. http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherdewolf

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A nice simple WordPress Admin style sheet (in the form of a plug-in). Also a good jumping off point for modifying your own style if you want — which i’m slowly doing (and will release at some point). “WordPress has been a helpful tool. Love it, hate it – it’s free, flexible and approachable by […]

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A must see if you’re a designer or artist; The opening line … “Type is saying things to us all the time.” The whole movie, “Helvetica”, is available on Google video. “Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture.” Watch it

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Global Warning Kenn Munk does some great paper and vinyl work. Especially like the thoughtfulness behind his global warming bears. His Flickr Stream | His Blog

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Got a request from “the angry french guy” couple days back asking to use one of my CC licensed photos. As Nancy said today .. “Wow, he really is an angry french guy !!” Check out the final product here

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