Monthly Archives: December 2006

A Case of Curiosities

Posted on December 13, 2006 by cicada

Tia Resleure Winged Cat Mixed Media, 2002 A Case of Curiosities is a site to explore – if, like me, you find preserved specimens fascinating, not gross. (A cabinet of curiosities is one of my favorite things). The site includes … Continue reading →

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Beat until light, fluffy, and hypoallergenic

Posted on December 11, 2006 by cicada

The words that manufacturers use in product packaging can be a little ambiguous. In an earlier post, I noted that the FDA permits the adjective “light” to be used in reference to the texture or appearance of a food, for … Continue reading →

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Santa, c/o Ginsberg, Plath and Poe

Posted on December 10, 2006 by cicada

The December McSweeney’s gives us: Poems That Were Considered and Rejected Before ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Was Established as “the Official American Christmas Poem.” I can’t decide which of the three I like best. But the faux-Poe perhaps best … Continue reading →

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“Just find all your own faults and insult yourself.”

Posted on December 9, 2006 by cicada

Damn. I hate it when these things are mostly right! Almost Perfect- INFP 33% Extraversion, 80% Intuition, 46% Thinking, 26% Judging So, you want to make the world a better place? Too bad it’s never gonna happen. Of all the … Continue reading →

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I’ve been schooled!

Posted on December 7, 2006 by cicada

Walmor Correa, 2004 APÊNDICE – MOSTRUÁRIO ENTOMOLÓGICO CENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO MARIA ANTÔNIA, SÃO PAULO, BRASIL Walmor Correa is amazing. And frustrating. One of the exasperating things about art is that at any minute, you might cross paths with an artist you … Continue reading →

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Does this outfit make Red look fat?

Posted on December 6, 2006 by cicada

Mixing Memory : Does Red Weigh More Than Blue? Here is an outstanding summary of research into the effect of color on the apparent weight of objects. Brighter colors like pink consistently have less visual “heft” than darker ones like … Continue reading →

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The Fountain Movie Poster Contest

Posted on December 1, 2006 by cicada

Yes, I’m excited about this film. I know it’s getting mixed reviews. I don’t care. If you feel the same, here’s a contest courtesy of Firstshowing.net. Hurry; it ends Dec. 2. Poster Madness Contest #07 – Nov 26, 2006 – … Continue reading →

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The Independent: Christmas Book List

Posted on December 1, 2006 by cicada

Best Art Books The British paper just released their Christmas book lists. Check out both “Art” and “Science.” I was intrigued by the new Martin Kemp book, Seen | Unseen: Art, Science, and Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope … Continue reading →

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