From loch at pobox.com Tue Jun 2 00:10:09 2009 From: loch at pobox.com (Andrew Loch) Date: Tue Jun 2 00:11:18 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Bruno and EminEm Message-ID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DFBHgT84nY From anna.e.milan at gmail.com Tue Jun 2 19:04:52 2009 From: anna.e.milan at gmail.com (Anna Milanowicz) Date: Tue Jun 2 19:05:17 2009 Subject: [eclectika] An office made out of cardboard. Message-ID: <28023032-5954-42BE-8427-A451BEFF0DCC@gmail.com> What a fabulous office. Personalize your space with your own creativity. I want one for my kids. :) http://www.nothingamsterdam.com/ Anna -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090603/3d63602c/attachment.htm From woody at wudee.net Wed Jun 3 00:23:36 2009 From: woody at wudee.net (Andrew Wood) Date: Wed Jun 3 00:23:45 2009 Subject: [eclectika] A few interesting things in the NYT... Message-ID: <3c2c94740906022223l49add754ge0d00eb2ace8446@mail.gmail.com> The New York Times keeps cranking out stuff I find interesting... (or am I just getting old?) The first is a relatively quick flip through, but the others are longer pieces. Readers? Portraits of President Obama http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/readers-portraits-of-president-obama/ Australia Feels Chill as China?s Economic Shadow Grows http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/world/asia/03australia.html Rethinking the Mall http://arieff.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/rethinking-the-mall I've really been getting into the architecture reviews in the NYT - they had great commentary on the plans for the new Black History Museum planned for Washington DC. Woody. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090602/04626272/attachment.htm From liz.willis at gmail.com Wed Jun 3 14:39:50 2009 From: liz.willis at gmail.com (Liz Willis) Date: Wed Jun 3 14:40:02 2009 Subject: [eclectika] an Australian online retail question Message-ID: Does anyone know of an Australian retail site where I can buy a gift "voucher" online that can be redeemed by entering a code on the site - as opposed to buying a gift card online at e.g. http://everythingbutflowers.com.au/ which is then mailed to the person and then they need to physically take it in to the shop to redeem it? No, none of the big dept or chain-y stores (that Ive researched) have this available. JIC someone has recently done this? (and no, its not a work related question:-) Thanks for yr time! From simon at rumble.net Thu Jun 4 18:58:41 2009 From: simon at rumble.net (Simon Rumble) Date: Thu Jun 4 18:59:04 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: The Board Game Message-ID: <1234ca4a0906041658p21c7c950q7525b3904bc3ba77@mail.gmail.com> http://www.jrbaldwin.com/mixed-media/fear-and-loathing-the-board-game/ -- Simon Rumble -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090605/f0d787ea/attachment.htm From andynehl at optusnet.com.au Fri Jun 5 08:15:40 2009 From: andynehl at optusnet.com.au (Andy Nehl) Date: Fri Jun 5 08:15:49 2009 Subject: [eclectika] The ABC suspends The Chaser for 2 weeks In-Reply-To: <1234ca4a0906041658p21c7c950q7525b3904bc3ba77@mail.gmail.com> References: <1234ca4a0906041658p21c7c950q7525b3904bc3ba77@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <18ACBB1F-EF7D-4AE2-9C90-660DB86B12C9@optusnet.com.au> http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/05/2591072.htm and The Chaser's view at http://www.chaser.com.au/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090605/625d64a7/attachment.htm From keith.duddy at gmail.com Sat Jun 6 22:20:18 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Sat Jun 6 22:20:27 2009 Subject: [eclectika] The ABC suspends The Chaser for 2 weeks In-Reply-To: <18ACBB1F-EF7D-4AE2-9C90-660DB86B12C9@optusnet.com.au> References: <1234ca4a0906041658p21c7c950q7525b3904bc3ba77@mail.gmail.com> <18ACBB1F-EF7D-4AE2-9C90-660DB86B12C9@optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: Hi Andy, I lieu of being able to leave comments at the Chase web site (I couldn't find any way of sending mail, or leaving a message), I'll let you know: I found the Make Realistic Wish sketch the funniest thing on that week's show... I think people who don't have the stomach for that kind of humour should just watch something else. Fer Christ's sake, it's not like South Park gets a two week suspension every time they cause offense... maybe you guys are on the wrong channel? 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URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090607/66b4392b/attachment.htm From loch at pobox.com Sun Jun 7 19:41:08 2009 From: loch at pobox.com (Lochy) Date: Sun Jun 7 19:42:17 2009 Subject: [eclectika] know your goths Message-ID: http://www.blackwaterfall.com/viewall.php From subs at phatpad.com.au Mon Jun 8 23:15:42 2009 From: subs at phatpad.com.au (Nathen Street) Date: Mon Jun 8 23:15:53 2009 Subject: [eclectika] FW: [youthgas] INSIGHT SCIENCE OF MUSIC In-Reply-To: <4A2E5B41.9FA9.00F8.0@health.qld.gov.au> Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message Hi, I am an Associate Producer from the Insight show on SBS presented by Jenny Brockie. I am researching at the moment for a program looking into MUSIC and how it affects our mind and body. Why do we like the songs we do? And why do some songs instantly give us the warm and fuzzies while others leave us cold? Are their universal rules about which sounds are pleasing to the ear? And what sets the people who make music apart from those who just spend hours compiling playlists on their Ipods? Is there certain music which has a very specific affect on you? Maybe it makes you feel fabulous but sends your partner crazy? Have you ever purposely used music to moderate your mood? Are you a music maker, or are you someone who feels musical ability passed you by? Are you in a band that you believe is set for the big time? Insight wants to talk to musicians, the not so musical, those who are trying to learn (or parents of those trying to learn). If you, or someone you know, has something to contribute to this discussion, please send through an email with a contact number and a bit of information about yourself. Look forward to hearing from you. kerry.brewster@sbs.com.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090609/fe744a01/attachment.htm From loch at pobox.com Tue Jun 9 21:06:07 2009 From: loch at pobox.com (Lochy) Date: Tue Jun 9 21:07:42 2009 Subject: [eclectika] some beauties here Message-ID: http://explainthisimage.com/ From keith.duddy at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 20:43:56 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Thu Jun 11 20:44:08 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Umbrella Art Message-ID: http://www.stumbleupon.com/s/#1AItWg/www.crookedbrains.net/2009/04/umbrella.html/topic:Arts Indeed I did stumble upon this, by touching the mousepad and having it interpret it as a click on some random link on a web page... |< -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090612/8ad7bc8b/attachment.htm From keith.duddy at gmail.com Mon Jun 15 01:16:13 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Mon Jun 15 01:16:27 2009 Subject: [eclectika] UFO Houses Message-ID: [image: ¤TªÛ­¸ºÐ«Î the UFO house in Sanjhih by cypherone - Taiwan.] http://www.flickr.com/photos/cypherone/sets/72157600694356865/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090615/dc2625a3/attachment.htm From timbomb at timbomb.net Tue Jun 16 20:38:26 2009 From: timbomb at timbomb.net (Tim Mansfield) Date: Tue Jun 16 20:38:39 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Civilization. Message-ID: <35565cab0906161838s29f33910w7e27e58c47533b8c@mail.gmail.com> I don't know how to explain what this is, but I felt strange after watching it. http://motionographer.com/theater/marco-brambilla-civilization/ From loch at pobox.com Tue Jun 16 20:56:38 2009 From: loch at pobox.com (Lochy) Date: Tue Jun 16 20:56:48 2009 Subject: [eclectika] in depth economic analysis (I think) Message-ID: this guy has a fair handle on the economy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61bt0hXAbxA :-) From keith.duddy at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 21:15:47 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Tue Jun 16 21:15:59 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Civilization. In-Reply-To: <35565cab0906161838s29f33910w7e27e58c47533b8c@mail.gmail.com> References: <35565cab0906161838s29f33910w7e27e58c47533b8c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Wow... and such a beautiful quality picture as well... I'm so sick of the shitty quality of most web-based video. |< 2009/6/17 Tim Mansfield > I don't know how to explain what this is, but I felt strange after watching > it. > > http://motionographer.com/theater/marco-brambilla-civilization/ > _______________________________________________ > eclectika mailing list > eclectika@wudee.net > http://laika.gnusto.com/mailman/listinfo/eclectika > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090617/f422c97a/attachment.htm From loch at pobox.com Sat Jun 20 23:54:14 2009 From: loch at pobox.com (Lochy) Date: Sat Jun 20 23:54:49 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Philosoraptor Message-ID: http://www.lonelydinosaur.com/philosoraptor.html From keith.duddy at gmail.com Thu Jun 25 21:27:37 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Thu Jun 25 21:27:52 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Meme du jour Message-ID: Wanna see a set of similar photos from an obscure search - take a look here: http://davidhorvitz.tumblr.com/post/93729208 |< -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090626/16de17d2/attachment.htm From woody at wudee.net Sun Jun 28 23:28:18 2009 From: woody at wudee.net (Andrew Wood) Date: Sun Jun 28 23:28:29 2009 Subject: [eclectika] A Letter from Ronald Reagan to Michael Jackson... Message-ID: <3c2c94740906282128v4570afabx729085fa7f2ad56a@mail.gmail.com> >From inside the maelstrom of American tragedy, this was in last months Harper's magazine: http://www.harpers.org/archive/2009/06/0082515 G.O.P.Y.T. *By Ronald Reagan * *A letter from Ronald Reagan to Michael Jackson, dated February 1, 1984, five days after the singer?s hair was set afire by pyrotechnics during the filming of a Pepsi commercial. The letter was among belongings Jackson offered for sale at auction in April in an attempt to pay off an estimated $24 million in debts, including legal fees incurred during his trial for child molestation. The auction was canceled after Jackson?s representatives claimed that some of the items for sale were ?irreplaceable.?* Dear Michael, I was pleased to learn that you were not seriously hurt in your recent accident. I know from experience that these things can happen on the set?no matter how much caution is exercised. All over America, millions of people look up to you as an example. Your deep faith in God and adherence to traditional values are an inspiration to all of us, especially young people searching for something real to believe in. You?ve gained quite a number of fans along the road since ?I Want You Back,? and Nancy and I are among them. Keep up the good work, Michael. We?re very happy for you. Sincerely, Ronald Reagan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090628/2756fe11/attachment.htm From keith.duddy at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 01:48:39 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Mon Jun 29 01:48:58 2009 Subject: [eclectika] A Letter from Ronald Reagan to Michael Jackson... In-Reply-To: <3c2c94740906282128v4570afabx729085fa7f2ad56a@mail.gmail.com> References: <3c2c94740906282128v4570afabx729085fa7f2ad56a@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Did you mean tradgey..... or farce? |< 2009/6/29 Andrew Wood > >From inside the maelstrom of American tragedy, this was in last months > Harper's magazine: > > http://www.harpers.org/archive/2009/06/0082515 > G.O.P.Y.T. > > *By Ronald Reagan * > > *A letter from Ronald Reagan to Michael Jackson, dated February 1, 1984, > five days after the singer?s hair was set afire by pyrotechnics during the > filming of a Pepsi commercial. The letter was among belongings Jackson > offered for sale at auction in April in an attempt to pay off an estimated > $24 million in debts, including legal fees incurred during his trial for > child molestation. The auction was canceled after Jackson?s representatives > claimed that some of the items for sale were ?irreplaceable.?* > > Dear Michael, > > I was pleased to learn that you were not seriously hurt in your recent > accident. I know from experience that these things can happen on the set?no > matter how much caution is exercised. All over America, millions of people > look up to you as an example. Your deep faith in God and adherence to > traditional values are an inspiration to all of us, especially young people > searching for something real to believe in. You?ve gained quite a number of > fans along the road since ?I Want You Back,? and Nancy and I are among them. > Keep up the good work, Michael. We?re very happy for you. > > Sincerely, > Ronald Reagan > > > _______________________________________________ > eclectika mailing list > eclectika@wudee.net > http://laika.gnusto.com/mailman/listinfo/eclectika > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090629/8ae7d86b/attachment.htm From keith.duddy at gmail.com Mon Jun 29 02:11:03 2009 From: keith.duddy at gmail.com (Keith Duddy) Date: Mon Jun 29 02:11:23 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Any old, any old iron? Message-ID: Actually, I'm looking for a specific kind of iron.... that comes with some silicone, some gold, and lots of plastic. Has anyone got a surplus PC in the Brisbane area that they would lend to a visiting French student who works with me? The poor bugger has had a catastrophic laptop failure, and of course his warranty is based in France. He'll be in the country until mid-august, and just needs something that can run a web browser and IM clients to keep in touch with family and friends back home. He's living in Highgate Hill, and I would happily drive to anywhere in a 20km radius to pick up a loaner machine on his behalf. (I'll have to leave it to him to make a return arrangement, as I'll be overseas when he leaves). Thanks, |< -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090629/7217e364/attachment.htm From rollo.paul at gmail.com Tue Jun 30 08:16:16 2009 From: rollo.paul at gmail.com (paul rollo) Date: Tue Jun 30 08:16:32 2009 Subject: [eclectika] Bacon Alarm Clock Message-ID: <7a638a150906300616g419afdd3kbff8fa5856fde224@mail.gmail.com> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://laika.gnusto.com/pipermail/eclectika/attachments/20090630/0e6f14b1/attachment.htm