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2013-05-25 07:24:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

FloralFriday  +Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson #floralfriday +FloralFriday
FlowerFriday  +Angie Davila +FlowerFriday
+ColorMe Weekly curated by +Rosie Nixon #colormeweekly
+CREATIVE PHOTOS curated by +Edith Kukla   #creativephotos
+FLOWER POWER curated by +Edith Kukla #flowerpower
+Pink Circle curated by +lane langmade +Cheryl Cooper #pinkcircle
#hqspflowers by +Anja Wessels    +Larry Henley    +Tamam Newman   +Vincent Dale +HQSP Flowers 

2013-05-25 05:02:31 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

One last #GingerThursday, this one comes with a question.

These lovely redheads are the work of Heise Jinyao, who I've found several fan pages for, and one potential page on dA that might be theirs, but the website referenced (heisejinyao.com) is a dead thing. Does anyone know where I can get more information on this artist?

And, dear Gingeraffe, have some birthday eye candy, to go with what I hope is a fabulous day, and wonderful years to come!

#HappyBirthdayGingeraffe

2013-05-25 04:57:40 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

For a feistier #GingerThursday, I present this desert warrior, and one contemplative ginger dragon.

#HappyBirthdayGingeraffe!

2013-05-25 04:54:18 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

It's my understanding that, by the magic of time zones, I can hit a #GingerThursday AND a #HappyBirthdayGingeraffe at the same time!

I'm terribly excited!

As a note, the source is in the photo caption.

2013-05-24 17:23:29 (50 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

Yeah well, this is one of my all time favourite songs. And the Drums (which are very difficult) on this covered by this lady, man! I have nothing to say, nothing I can say!

This goes out to all the Metalheads out there and also, especially to the ladies, for this is one rare example of Girl Power (I never EVER thought I'd see / say this)!

+Sheree Nicholson +Libbie Lala +Mz Maau +Francesca Fusaro +Skye Delaney +Caroline Bentley and +carole RxQ please (try to) enjoy as a special dedication!

#metal   #womeninmusic  

2013-05-24 17:10:46 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 13 +1s)

It's probably for the best if you don't ask how I ran across these, but they are entirely too adorable not to share.

Especially if you love #Tortoises.

If you would like to purchase a #TortoiseCozie , or a pattern for one, go here:
http://www.etsy.com/people/MossyTortoise
The owner is a fanatic about tortoise rescuse as well, you can find out more at their profile here:
http://www.etsy.com/people/MossyTortoise#

2013-05-24 16:20:37 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)

Been hearing that people have been receiving their games in the mail so I've added the last ten cards I never posted to the GDFR album. For those who missed the Kickstarter campaign, you can buy the card game and art book at the Game Salute website: http://shop.gamesalute.com/collections/game-o-gami

2013-05-24 09:51:51 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Dear +Anna Robertson Davis,

Happy birthday, and may your day, and years to come, be filled with many excellent adventures!

#HappyBirthdayAnnaRobertsonDavis
#PirateSteampunkDay

Image source:
http://mea411.deviantart.com/art/banana-pirate-217596445

2013-05-24 06:41:43 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

#FABAIC2013. Jam session for Thursday

2013-05-24 05:35:53 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Dear friends and family in the UK. Should you happen by an Oxfam and spot a Pudsey Bear mug please buy it for me. The life you save will be that of +Capin Chip.

This has been a public service announcement.

Thank you.

Edit:  To be fair, Chip was hugging me and as he pulled away his hand hit mine and knocked it to the floor. He wasn't just being mean. It was my oldest and most favorite mug though, so I'm kinda heartbroken.

2013-05-24 05:30:22 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

Life-sized Star Wars X-Wing fighter is the world's largest LEGO model
It took 32 master builders, over five million LEGO bricks, and more than 17,000 hours to put together a full-scale replica of a Star Wars X-Wing fighter, but the finished model was well worth it. It's currently the world's largest LEGO model and it's sitting in the middle of Times Square in New York City.

The 5,335,200-brick model is a one-to-one replica of LEGO Star Wars set No. 9493 — it's just 42 times the size and weighs 45, 979.61 pounds (this weight includes some supporting steel infrastructure, mind you). It is 11 feet high, 43 feet long, and has a wingspan of 44 feet.

More details:
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/life-sized-star-wars-x-wing-starfighter-worlds-largest-lego-6C10051746

Photo by Amy Sussman/LEGO.

2013-05-24 02:31:12 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

I've been debating all day (minus the hours asleep, of course) about what to do for +Pierce Arner's birthday today.

But what do Pierces like?  What would be an adequate birthday wish?  They like mecha, robots, science, science fiction... Ah-hah!  Anime!  That's the ticket!  

And, as +Tim Shinn will tell you, we've all seen enough anime to know where this is going.

You got it!  Hen-tie!

So, +Pierce Arner, happy birthday, I hope you like your new hen-tie t-shirt!

They can be purchased, for those that are interested, in a variety of colours here:
https://www.signalfirestudios.com/shirt/shop/hentie/

2013-05-24 02:13:36 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Heute bei Joachim Wissler gegessen. Es war toll! Grandiose Leistung des 10.-besten Restaurants der Welt. 4 Stunden gegessen...

2013-05-23 17:48:08 (25 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

The audacious plan to end hunger with 3-D printed food, from Quartz:

Anjan Contractor’s 3D food printer might evoke visions of the “replicator” popularized in Star Trek, from which Captain Picard was constantly interrupting himself to order tea. And indeed Contractor’s company, Systems & Materials Research Corporation, just got a six month, $125,000 grant from NASA to create a prototype of his universal food synthesizer.

But Contractor, a mechanical engineer with a background in 3D printing, envisions a much more mundane—and ultimately more important—use for the technology. He sees a day when every kitchen has a 3D printer, and the earth’s 12 billion people feed themselves customized, nutritionally-appropriate meals synthesized one layer at a time, from cartridges of powder and oils they buy at the corner grocery store. Contractor’s vision would mean the end of foodwaste, because ... more »

2013-05-23 15:57:46 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 18 +1s)

This is a bit old but I've been seeing a lot of elephant love in my stream today.

2013-05-23 06:21:27 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Once you know a thing, you can begin to learn that thing.

For those of you out there with experience in #SQLServer stored procedures and related functionalities, what do you consider best practices?

#DataPorn

2013-05-23 04:05:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

*Writer's Challenge Question of the Day*

Scorecard: Rate your writing on memes and tropes. How many instances of Paranoid conspiracy theorist(s) who turn out to be right?

If this gets a good response, we'll do this daily.

#QOTD

From an idea I cooked up with +Monica Speca 

2013-05-23 04:02:36 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Stranded in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, a man sets in motion an unlikely plan to protect the precious cargo he carries: his infant daughter.

2013-05-23 03:25:30 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)

Illusion - Effect
can you feel it?

via: collegehumor.com

Have posted similar ones in the past.  Check more cool effects and illusions here: http://www.collegehumor.com/pictures/gallery/6888598/5-gifs-you-can-hear-and-feel

2013-05-23 02:35:23 (84 comments, 7 reshares, 13 +1s)

My terribly British name is Margaret Salisbury.

Margaret?

It's a lovely name and all, but I'm not sure it fits. And Salisbury? I'm dinner now? Oi!

What's your terribly British name?

#H201306220700
#TerriblyBritish

2013-05-23 01:34:45 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

#wordlessonwednesday  

2013-05-22 15:34:53 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 28 +1s)

Life Of Its Own

#Mobilography

2013-05-22 15:30:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Better lasers for sharks. Most excellent. 

2013-05-22 15:09:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Introducing Snapsation

Amongst the greatest human needs is the need to tell stories, to record memories, and to share our moments with the people who matter the most to us.

When you need an awesome dating profile picture, a business portrait, photos of your family reunion or milestone events. You need an amazing local photographer to help you to capture all of  life’s moments.

As a local business you want to show off how amazing your restaurant is, the decor in your Bed and Breakfast, to show off your beautiful store or great new products, to record your industry happenings and events.

Finding a photographer is intimidating. And harder than it should be.

Photographers need customers. No matter how experienced a photographer is, there never seems to be enough time to focus on getting new customers. And for the many passionate andta... more »

2013-05-22 15:00:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Amazon Publishing Introduces “Kindle Worlds,” a New Publishing Model for Authors Inspired to Write Fan Fiction

Now, this is quite interesting especially since 50 Shades of Grey was Twilight fanfic. 

2013-05-22 08:47:44 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Pardon the interruption, but I just had to share my sappy huge little squee with y'all.

That is all, you may carry on now, or note a squee of your own in the comments below.

2013-05-22 04:53:49 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)

You should see the sneezes.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-22 04:52:55 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

They like the cool steam setting the best.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-22 04:50:17 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Pink? Check. Cat? Check.

"It's like I have a fifth sense. ESPN or something..."

Life with teenage girls.

2013-05-22 04:03:28 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 18 +1s)

"Tentacle", art by Chris (Slumberus). 

http://slumberus.deviantart.com/

2013-05-21 14:56:33 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Commission for Cleo (in space). :)

2013-05-21 11:41:24 (40 comments, 1 reshares, 26 +1s)

There was a book, much like this, in my childhood. A very prized possession I no longer have in person, but always there in spirit.

If you're so inclined, share your favourite #ElephantJokes, by comment here, or in your own post.

Give yourself a moment of childish joy, and let the stress diminish, if only for that moment.

♥

2013-05-21 11:21:34 (23 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

My personal favourite:

Why do elephants paint their toes red?

To hide in cherry trees.

What's the loudest sound in the jungle?








Giraffes eating cherries.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 11:20:05 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

And what, precisely, does a martini sound like?

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 11:19:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Because #motifake.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 08:23:42 (25 comments, 12 reshares, 55 +1s)

This one I post especially for the #FontAfficianados out there.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 08:19:58 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

And let's not discuss the state of the butter dish.

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 08:17:11 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 08:17:27 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)

Based on posts and comments I've seen, especially from the US folk, I'm getting the feeling that some distractions, and/or levity, could be useful.

I tend to be rather bad at knowing how to "appropriately" handle emotional distress, and I often turn to jokes in such times.

Specifically, elephant jokes.

So, until y'all me to quit, or I get tired/distracted, I shall be posting elephant jokes.

Starting with my current favourite, the Periodic Table of Elephants.

Because science! And elephants!

Image source, and purchase location:
http://www.dsart.com/gallery/item/periodic-table-of-elephants
http://newdsart.blogspot.com/2012/08/periodic-table-of-elephants.html

#ElephantJokes

2013-05-21 07:18:19 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 13 +1s)

The Future of Our World... as told in a GIF

#GIFS   #cosmology   #science   #astrophysics   #Storytelling  

2013-05-21 07:02:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

A Photograph With No Name 393
Buy a print here http://www.deviantart.com/print/32997934/

2013-05-21 02:23:18 (8 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)

So, by all reports, things are not very pretty in #Oklahoma  right now.

Should you have a desire to help out beyond discussion, please consider donating/volunteering with the #RedCross .  Details can be found here:
http://www.redcross.org/ok/oklahoma-city

If there are other reputable charity organizations there helping out, feel free to hit them up as well, but please, do your research to avoid disaster scams.

Also, if you donate blood, the United Blood Services can always use your help.
http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/

Thank you.

2013-05-21 01:05:52 (34 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Greatest film never made now has a documentary.

2013-05-20 19:42:15 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

I had no idea unicorns are partially made of sporks, but I suppose it makes sense.

#unicornwednesday   #idowhatiwant  

2013-05-20 16:58:32 (7 comments, 10 reshares, 20 +1s)

This brief history of +BobbleFett's helmets may also be of interest.

Image sources:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/misc/TDH_Images/fett_helmet_history.png <--- Full size version
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/fett-helmet-history-24684/ <--- Original post

#BobaFett

2013-05-20 16:53:25 (3 comments, 14 reshares, 14 +1s)

I hear that it's +Brett Bjornsen's birthday today, which, by extension, means it's +BobbleFett's birthday too.

Happy birthday, +BobbleFett!

Image sources:
http://electronic0.deviantart.com/art/Boba-Fett-122668949
http://www.webdesignmash.com/2010/11/star-wars-boba-fett-in-artwork/

#BobaFett

2013-05-20 16:44:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

2013-05-20 14:46:19 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Second up, in our #reading  theme today, is the following blog serial, by +Ian Andrews.

http://antilight9.blogspot.com/2013/05/had-it-been-him-six-months-ago-he-would.html

This is the 4th installment in a story that combines a variety of themes in a dark end-of-days scenario.  It is not frequently updated, but is definitely, IMO, worth the wait in between updates.  You can jump in at any point, as it is written from the perspective of flashbacks from several of the main characters.  As of yet, you do not have to read all of the installments to enjoy the overall story, but it will help later for certain.

One thing I don't think I've discussed previously is how attached I am to this serial, as I've had the privilege of assisting with some of the story planning.  I'm very excited to see how it all plays out.

You can read the earlier entrieshere... more »

2013-05-20 14:17:36 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Stories on Google+ | +Matthew Graybosch 

An intriguing prequel to the upcoming Without Bloodshed, where Naomi is only 21. This is already at Chapter 3. Naturally, you should go back and read the other chapters, too.

#sciencefiction   #fantasy   #storiesongoogleplus  

2013-05-20 07:45:30 (28 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

Thorium Energy In 5-Minutes
plus an hour and fifty five minutes of additional info if the first 5 minutes didn't convince you of the importance of this technology

This is probably the worst time of night to raise awareness on alternative energy thinking processes, but this is when insomniacs and grave-shift workers have the most time to ponder grand, far-reaching ideals... 

We need more people making noise about this to their legislators, and their friends, families, and neighbors.  

"we can either get started developing this technology now, or buy it from the Chinese in 20 years..."

#Thorium   #LFTR