Photo by Weegee, 1940s New York. Original title unknown.
[Found here.]
Category: True Stories
Desert Breath
Located near the Red Sea in El Gouna, Egypt, Desert Breath is an impossibly immense land art installation dug into the sands of the Sahara desert by the D.A.ST. Arteam back in 1997.
It reminded me of and predates Louis Sachar‘s 1998 novel “Holes” that I read as a parent at the insistence of my youngun’s. I liked it, and the movie wasn’t bad either.
Saturday Matinee – The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic & Blind Faith
In 1965, The Spencer Davis Group rocked.
In 1967, Traffic rocked.
In 1969, Blind Faith rocked.
30 or so years later, and Steve Winwood still rocks.
Have a great weekend, folks. Be back here tomorrow, Winwood or not.
“Ya, Boss, we take care of it. You watch.”
Hot Links To Chu
The Argument Of The Beard goes like this:
“…For if once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and from robbing he comes next to drinking and Sabbath-breaking, and from that to incivility and procrastination. Once [one] begin[s] upon this downward path, you never know where you are to stop. Many a man has dated his ruin from some murder or other that perhaps he thought little of at the time.”
–Thomas DeQuincey
Yet another way to win at Rock Paper Scissors.
It’s 11:22 according to the ferrofluid clock.
Mare brings horseyhubby a sammich [via].
Haka for Mr. Dawson Tamatea’s funeral.
Ever wondered what people do with clam saliva? Here you go.
BREAKING NEWS: The Antarctic ice cap is reportedly melting due to Anthropogenic Global Climate Change™. That means the temperature at the South Pole has risen at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s all your fault. [More here]
Chu Berry & His Stompy Stevedores with “ChuBerry Jam” from 1937 [via].
11 September 2001 – Never Forget.
Every one of those innocent people in that photo were doomed on 11 September 2001.
In the aftermath of the catastrophic attacks on the WTC, the Pentagon (and on United Flight 93) by muslims, the largest evacuation by flotilla in history began on 9-11-2001 with one call for assistance. The spontaneous response by private citizens was amazing, and this short documentary gives thanks to all who responded and helped to evacuate Lower Manhattan.
“…Never go through life saying ‘you should have’… “
And never forget THIS.
Discovered By Kangaroos In Canberra – The World’s Largest Calcified Dog Poop
[Story found by the missus. More here.]
Blues Legends Illustrated
Every one of those images were derived from B&W photos, and if I’m not mistaken, they were created by Robert Crumb. You’ve heard their songs covered by others (like this one by Memphis Minnie & Kansas City Joe McCoy).
[Image found here.]
Smokin’ Hot Links
Page images from a 1965 edition of the Boy Scout’s Handbook bring back memories.
The Blob: 1,000 cubic feet of squid eggs discovered over 70 feet below the ocean surface (video at the link).
There’s a reason for wrapping your cabin in foil.
Hitchbot mugged in Philadelphia, is recuperating from injuries.
1920s Selfies
Note that two pricey photos were taken simultaneously, suggesting promotional photos. Original source unknown because we were too lazy to hunt for it, but we’ll link with credit if you find it.
[Received via email. Tip ‘o the Tarboosh to A.U.]
Tacky Raccoons 