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Hundreds of hand-drawn turkeys!
As teaching assistant for a large (700+) class at upenn.edu, I was put in charge of photocopying the midterm. I added "Draw a turkey" to the last page; here are the results. Gobble, gobble!
posted by dmd at 9:32 AM on November 22, 2006
As teaching assistant for a large (700+) class at upenn.edu, I was put in charge of photocopying the midterm. I added "Draw a turkey" to the last page; here are the results. Gobble, gobble!
posted by dmd at 9:32 AM on November 22, 2006
FRN
My latest project is a blog about trains in all their forms -- historical and modern, freight and passenger, real and model -- and the people who are crazy about them. When "trainspotter" becomes synonymous with all obsessives, you know that train fans have a reputation for being just a little bit fixated. "FRN" is railroader's slang: it stands for "fuckin' railroad nut." (Oh look, another three-letter acronym with the F-bomb in it. Of course I have to name a blog after it.)
posted by mcwetboy at 2:46 PM on November 13, 2006
My latest project is a blog about trains in all their forms -- historical and modern, freight and passenger, real and model -- and the people who are crazy about them. When "trainspotter" becomes synonymous with all obsessives, you know that train fans have a reputation for being just a little bit fixated. "FRN" is railroader's slang: it stands for "fuckin' railroad nut." (Oh look, another three-letter acronym with the F-bomb in it. Of course I have to name a blog after it.)
posted by mcwetboy at 2:46 PM on November 13, 2006
ConsoleCamp
Consolecamp.com is the site with news and detailed info to help you pick the best camping spots for the Wii and PS3. You can publish to this site right from your phone—submit photos, send updates on the number of people in line, and automatically make Google maps of your camping site.
posted by juggernautco at 9:32 AM on November 10, 2006
Consolecamp.com is the site with news and detailed info to help you pick the best camping spots for the Wii and PS3. You can publish to this site right from your phone—submit photos, send updates on the number of people in line, and automatically make Google maps of your camping site.
posted by juggernautco at 9:32 AM on November 10, 2006
Another stab at micropatronage
I’ve started a micropatronage drive that, I hope, combines features of several of the previous drives. In this case, the proposition is to subsidize me while I fundraise for an accessibility research project. Supporters also have numerous zero-cost options, including the use of clever ad banners.
posted by joeclark at 10:29 PM on November 8, 2006
I’ve started a micropatronage drive that, I hope, combines features of several of the previous drives. In this case, the proposition is to subsidize me while I fundraise for an accessibility research project. Supporters also have numerous zero-cost options, including the use of clever ad banners.
posted by joeclark at 10:29 PM on November 8, 2006
Audio branding blog
A conversation on audio branding -- the intentional use of music, sound and voice to create a cognitive and emotional connection between people and organizations. I'm focused on more than one-off jingles, temporary anthems or the blip-bleep noises your gadgets make; this is about the totality of a brand's sound everywhere the brand lives. My goal is to grow a greater awareness of the role sound plays in our lives today. And my motivation is to ensure that sonic touchpoints are used to enhance the world we live in, rather than serve as a vehicle for sensorial bombardment.
posted by diastematic at 10:10 AM on November 3, 2006
A conversation on audio branding -- the intentional use of music, sound and voice to create a cognitive and emotional connection between people and organizations. I'm focused on more than one-off jingles, temporary anthems or the blip-bleep noises your gadgets make; this is about the totality of a brand's sound everywhere the brand lives. My goal is to grow a greater awareness of the role sound plays in our lives today. And my motivation is to ensure that sonic touchpoints are used to enhance the world we live in, rather than serve as a vehicle for sensorial bombardment.
posted by diastematic at 10:10 AM on November 3, 2006
User Name and Password
An 85-second video about my frustration with the state of identity management, complete with rockabilly music.
posted by dbarefoot at 5:40 PM on October 31, 2006
An 85-second video about my frustration with the state of identity management, complete with rockabilly music.
posted by dbarefoot at 5:40 PM on October 31, 2006
Word Plus One
Fun with flash fiction... Starting November 1, I will write a new story every day for a year. Each day, the number of words in the story will increase by exactly one. Yes, the first story is only one word long.
posted by phrenq at 9:07 AM on November 2, 2006
Fun with flash fiction... Starting November 1, I will write a new story every day for a year. Each day, the number of words in the story will increase by exactly one. Yes, the first story is only one word long.
posted by phrenq at 9:07 AM on November 2, 2006
Status Report
Status Report was created to provide background on Status of Women Canada (SWC) and related issues. On September 25, 2006, the Canadian federal government announced a 5 million dollar (40%) cut to SWC's administrative budget. On October 3rd, they removed the word "equality" from SWC's mandate and changed the rules so that women's groups cannot use federal funding to do advocacy or lobbying. Status Report provides objective information about SWC, along with tools and motivation for people to lobby the federal Conservatives to revisit changes made to the agency's funding and objectives.
posted by sanitycheck at 6:58 PM on October 27, 2006
Status Report was created to provide background on Status of Women Canada (SWC) and related issues. On September 25, 2006, the Canadian federal government announced a 5 million dollar (40%) cut to SWC's administrative budget. On October 3rd, they removed the word "equality" from SWC's mandate and changed the rules so that women's groups cannot use federal funding to do advocacy or lobbying. Status Report provides objective information about SWC, along with tools and motivation for people to lobby the federal Conservatives to revisit changes made to the agency's funding and objectives.
posted by sanitycheck at 6:58 PM on October 27, 2006
Sportable
A new sports blog dedicated to covering all things sports, ranging from commentary, gossip, sports style, and team/player analysis. My friends and I started this on October 1st, and we've been polishing our writing styles over the last 3-4 weeks. I designed the website and I'm currently maintaining all the non-writing aspects. I'll be writing some articles starting next week on soccer as well for those soccer fans. I'd appreciate any constructive criticism and comments. Thanks!
posted by petah at 6:58 PM on October 27, 2006
A new sports blog dedicated to covering all things sports, ranging from commentary, gossip, sports style, and team/player analysis. My friends and I started this on October 1st, and we've been polishing our writing styles over the last 3-4 weeks. I designed the website and I'm currently maintaining all the non-writing aspects. I'll be writing some articles starting next week on soccer as well for those soccer fans. I'd appreciate any constructive criticism and comments. Thanks!
posted by petah at 6:58 PM on October 27, 2006
Vinyl Oddities
Oddball music, unheard-of genres, wild artists, and lunatic album covers, with commentary.
posted by Astro Zombie at 9:29 AM on October 22, 2006
Oddball music, unheard-of genres, wild artists, and lunatic album covers, with commentary.
posted by Astro Zombie at 9:29 AM on October 22, 2006
iGTD - a software idea of getting things done.
About a month ago, I posted this: Metafilter thread about My dream app And entered my three ideas. Somehow, iGTD (Getting things done) was accepted as a finalist. You know the routine. Please, get over to MyDreamApp (a software 'american idol' idea contest) and vote for me (or even just help me and others improve their ideas)
posted by filmgeek at 10:10 AM on September 29, 2006
About a month ago, I posted this: Metafilter thread about My dream app And entered my three ideas. Somehow, iGTD (Getting things done) was accepted as a finalist. You know the routine. Please, get over to MyDreamApp (a software 'american idol' idea contest) and vote for me (or even just help me and others improve their ideas)
posted by filmgeek at 10:10 AM on September 29, 2006
Snakes on Film
Some people nitpick movies or TV shows for historical accuracy or continuity. Me, I nitpick 'em for their snakes. Seeing someone scream in terror at a snake that I can immediately identify as a harmless species you can buy at the local pet store for sixty bucks spoils my fun, so I'm spreading the joy. Snakes on a You-Know-What has had its snakes debunked and profiled; I'll do the same for as many other films, movies and short videos as I can track down. For that niche who likes both snakes and movies. (Yeah, him.)
posted by mcwetboy at 11:40 AM on September 27, 2006
Some people nitpick movies or TV shows for historical accuracy or continuity. Me, I nitpick 'em for their snakes. Seeing someone scream in terror at a snake that I can immediately identify as a harmless species you can buy at the local pet store for sixty bucks spoils my fun, so I'm spreading the joy. Snakes on a You-Know-What has had its snakes debunked and profiled; I'll do the same for as many other films, movies and short videos as I can track down. For that niche who likes both snakes and movies. (Yeah, him.)
posted by mcwetboy at 11:40 AM on September 27, 2006
Finally, a web Sudoku site that doesn't suck
Every Sudoku site I've tried is worse than using a piece of paper. So my friend and I created a site that's more fun than pencil and paper, and has a bunch of cool features to boot: Smart Hints (that tell you *why* the next move makes sense so you get better), undo, bookmarking so you can resume a puzzle later or send it to a friend, and a cool UI.
posted by ajshankar at 11:40 AM on September 27, 2006
Every Sudoku site I've tried is worse than using a piece of paper. So my friend and I created a site that's more fun than pencil and paper, and has a bunch of cool features to boot: Smart Hints (that tell you *why* the next move makes sense so you get better), undo, bookmarking so you can resume a puzzle later or send it to a friend, and a cool UI.
posted by ajshankar at 11:40 AM on September 27, 2006
Public messages of thanks from students. young and old, to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
Just a simple database of public messages from students to teachers saying Thank You. Nothing fancy, completely free. Say thanks to one of your teachers.
posted by JWright at 3:00 PM on September 9, 2006
Just a simple database of public messages from students to teachers saying Thank You. Nothing fancy, completely free. Say thanks to one of your teachers.
posted by JWright at 3:00 PM on September 9, 2006
The Daily Chegwin
"One fish, one photo, once a day." Daily photolog of my goldfish, just for comedy's sake.
posted by Katemonkey at 2:01 PM on September 3, 2006
"One fish, one photo, once a day." Daily photolog of my goldfish, just for comedy's sake.
posted by Katemonkey at 2:01 PM on September 3, 2006
Captain Canuck Legacy
What began as a patriotic expression from an unknown, independent artist has evolved into a cultural icon. Captain Canuck is Canada's favorite comic book superhero and the creation of my father, Richard Comely. The Cap's back after a 10 year leave of absence, this time to stop illegal weapons being smuggled en route from the US to Canada!
posted by raydexter at 7:17 PM on August 29, 2006
What began as a patriotic expression from an unknown, independent artist has evolved into a cultural icon. Captain Canuck is Canada's favorite comic book superhero and the creation of my father, Richard Comely. The Cap's back after a 10 year leave of absence, this time to stop illegal weapons being smuggled en route from the US to Canada!
posted by raydexter at 7:17 PM on August 29, 2006
My Father's Hand: A blog of figure drawings
My father can no longer hold a pen. He sure could draw in his time, though. If you enjoy this sort of thing, bookmark it as he has done hundreds. He was the king of simple line drawings, especially nude studies. My mother is taking care of him full-time now as he has both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Any revenue from his work will go directly to his care. I hope you enjoy the drawings.
posted by livinginmonrovia at 4:21 AM on August 29, 2006
My father can no longer hold a pen. He sure could draw in his time, though. If you enjoy this sort of thing, bookmark it as he has done hundreds. He was the king of simple line drawings, especially nude studies. My mother is taking care of him full-time now as he has both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Any revenue from his work will go directly to his care. I hope you enjoy the drawings.
posted by livinginmonrovia at 4:21 AM on August 29, 2006
Wiki for biology and biological engineering
OpenWetWare is a MediaWiki-based effort to promote the sharing of information, know-how, and wisdom among researchers and groups who are working in biology and biological engineering. OpenWetWare was started at an MIT Biology lab one year ago and has grown to include 60 academic labs from 24 institutions around the world.
OpenWetWare provides a forum for publishing the day-to-day research information that is unavailable in traditional, peer-reviewed journals and has become an essential tool for many of the participating labs.
posted by zaphod at 7:31 PM on August 28, 2006
OpenWetWare is a MediaWiki-based effort to promote the sharing of information, know-how, and wisdom among researchers and groups who are working in biology and biological engineering. OpenWetWare was started at an MIT Biology lab one year ago and has grown to include 60 academic labs from 24 institutions around the world.
OpenWetWare provides a forum for publishing the day-to-day research information that is unavailable in traditional, peer-reviewed journals and has become an essential tool for many of the participating labs.
posted by zaphod at 7:31 PM on August 28, 2006
I am not a terrorist: The Shirt
I offer this shirt as my response to the ridiculousness of the hysteria. All the shirts are set to $1.00 more than the Spreadshirt base price — all profits will be sent to the ACLU.
posted by o2b at 11:08 PM on August 25, 2006
I offer this shirt as my response to the ridiculousness of the hysteria. All the shirts are set to $1.00 more than the Spreadshirt base price — all profits will be sent to the ACLU.
posted by o2b at 11:08 PM on August 25, 2006
The Trailer Mash
The Trailer Mash is a website totally devoted to collecting recut trailers and trailer mash-ups. If you've ever wondered what The Matrix would be like as a Romance... or The Garden State as a thriller, check it out.
posted by johnsee at 9:43 AM on August 25, 2006
The Trailer Mash is a website totally devoted to collecting recut trailers and trailer mash-ups. If you've ever wondered what The Matrix would be like as a Romance... or The Garden State as a thriller, check it out.
posted by johnsee at 9:43 AM on August 25, 2006