Weight Watchers recipe cards, circa 1974
– My mother had a set of these when I was a kid. Now with hilarious comments! (via SarahJames on Twitter)
Your message – delivered by Bob Dylan!
Your message – delivered by Bob Dylan!
– In conjunction with the release of Dylan’s latest compilation album, Sony has posted this online Flash app that allows you to put your own words on the cards Dylan holds. Fun! (via CKUA – they need your support, pledge now!)
Vincent van Gogh Letters now online
Vincent van Gogh Letters now online
– Every surviving letter van Gogh wrote, accompanied by scans of the originals, original and translated text, and extensive notes. Part of an exhibit by the Vincent van Gogh Museum that places the original letters next to the paintings to which they refer. What a gift!
Eigenharp demo
Electric Drag Racing
– Watch this video of an electric car that leaves gas-powered cars in the dust!
(via David Pogue on Twitter)
Out of Hand (Cellphone) Film Festival
Out of Hand (Cellphone) Film Festival
– Great little films! Posted by Ze Frank, who was one of the judges.
"I Will Not Read Your F—ing Script" by screenwriter Josh Olson
“I Will Not Read Your F—ing Script” by screenwriter Josh Olson
– For my professional writing friends. WARNING: some strong language.
Archival Sound Recordings: British Accents and Dialects
Archival Sound Recordings: British Accents and Dialects
– Not just for dialecticians and actors, some great stories too. This British Library site has recordings of people from almost everywhere in Britain. Except Dumfries, where some of my ancestors came from. Oh well.
Ronstadt and Zappa
… for Remington Electric Razor? A never-aired ad the pair did in the late 60s. Warning: some potentially offensive language on the page (hey, this is Zappa we’re talking about).
Tron Legacy – Trailer
Looks very promising – fingers crossed…