Curiosities

Here you'll find the flotsam and jetsam from the collisions between my interests and the Internet, a bit of cosmic debris, and the small, crunchy bits that collect in the gutters of my mind. If you like what you find, you may also like the longer original works at Hidden City. On the other hand, if you are interested in the person behind this collection, you can find out more than you need to know here.
Fri Jul 3
silversmith:

Cats need to be fed good food and they need to be physically and intellectually stimulated. Some of that stimulation must be autonomous, self-initiated, self-directed activity or they get depressed. This is why so many cat toys are human-hands-off. He needs to feel as if he captured that little fabric catnip mouse all by himself. It gives him a sense of accomplishment. When he’s happy his coat is softer and smoother, and he yowls less. Which we all appreciate.
Alina needs to be fed good food, and she needs to be physically and intellectually stimulated. Some of that stimulation must be autonomous, self-initiated, self-directed activity or she gets depressed. This is why so many Alina toys are media/culture/church/everyone-hands-off. She needs to feel as if she’s captured that little photographic image all by herself. It gives her a sense of accomplishment. When she’s happy her movements are softer and smoother, and she yowls less. Which we all appreciate.

And when Alina is happy, we are all happy.

silversmith:

Cats need to be fed good food and they need to be physically and intellectually stimulated. Some of that stimulation must be autonomous, self-initiated, self-directed activity or they get depressed. This is why so many cat toys are human-hands-off. He needs to feel as if he captured that little fabric catnip mouse all by himself. It gives him a sense of accomplishment. When he’s happy his coat is softer and smoother, and he yowls less. Which we all appreciate.

Alina needs to be fed good food, and she needs to be physically and intellectually stimulated. Some of that stimulation must be autonomous, self-initiated, self-directed activity or she gets depressed. This is why so many Alina toys are media/culture/church/everyone-hands-off. She needs to feel as if she’s captured that little photographic image all by herself. It gives her a sense of accomplishment. When she’s happy her movements are softer and smoother, and she yowls less. Which we all appreciate.

And when Alina is happy, we are all happy.

The soft, lightweight Zeo Headband uses our SoftWave™ sensor technology to simply, comfortably, and accurately track your unique sleep patterns. The headband sends your personal sleep information safely and wirelessly to the bedside display.

Zeo - What Is Zeo?

I should try this. Of course, if I had $399 to blow on something like this, I would probably be sleeping better, anyway.

Thu Jul 2
Sears Tower’s new ‘Ledge’ offers visitors far-out views
Just looking at the photo is giving me goosebumps, and not the good kind. I have to look away now, excuse me.

Sears Tower’s new ‘Ledge’ offers visitors far-out views

Just looking at the photo is giving me goosebumps, and not the good kind. I have to look away now, excuse me.

Wed Jul 1
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Want.

BLDGBLOG

Want.

Tue Jun 30
It isn’t often that question is answered with “No.”
It isn’t often that question is answered with “No.”
Mon Jun 29
Rantz Hoseley […] introduced his latest endeavor at Heroes Con this weekend. Longbox, a digital comics platform similar to iTunes, is expected to launch later this year as a free download for Mac, PC, and Linux. Developed by Quicksilver Software, Longbox comics can be download for a suggested price point of $.99 per issue, with the potential for block and subscription pricing. Comic Book Resources > CBR News: HeroesCon: Longbox Digital Comics
Wow! This special Philip Glass edition of “Rock Band” is easssssyyy. I’ve had the red key held down for like eight minutes now. Twitter / Andy Ihnatko
Sun Jun 28