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2013-05-18 04:32:22 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 28 +1s)

2013-05-18 01:45:10 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

On Top of the World.

Keep calm. Everything's cool.

2013-05-18 01:19:41 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

#Stolen  from #Tumblr  because #GoT  is #memed  so well that #LOLsForAll .


I still haven't seen OR read any of GoT.

2013-05-18 01:14:57 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 22 +1s)

One Last Spin

Found object. Go boom.

2013-05-18 01:00:13 (14 comments, 0 reshares, 33 +1s)

Conquer Your Fears

You can do it! ;-)

2013-05-17 21:25:46 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

"Game of Thrones" houses, reimagined as modern corporations: http://trib.al/oRUh08Y

#television   #gameofthrones   #tv   #celebs   #entertainment   #corporations   #design  

2013-05-17 20:11:10 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Mystery of the Universe Inc. by Ryan Freburg

From the link:
"And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling do gooders and your talking cat!!!" He-man and the Masters of the Universe as they would appear in the Scooby Dooniverse!

Artist page:
http://mightyrain.deviantart.com/art/Mystery-of-the-Universe-Inc-261952963

Buyables:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/mightyrain/works/7856330-mastery-machine-scooby-doo-he-man-mash-up

#heman   #scoobydoo   #mashup  

2013-05-17 19:56:22 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Play-Doh 3D Printer

Is this for real?! That was my first thought. This looks so much better than the Fun Factory I had as a kid! If only. ;-)

Not sure how I missed this when it appeared. LOL

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f487/#tabs

#playdoh   #playdough   #3dprinter

2013-05-17 17:48:33 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

Stan the Master

This is shaping up to be my next shirt.

Excelsior!

https://www.shirtpunch.com/designs/details/stan-the-master

#stanlee   #brucelee   #tshirtdesigns   #excelsior  

2013-05-17 17:45:17 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 26 +1s)

Hello Indy

It's a boulder. Love this design, but I thought it was a big circle at first. It's a boulder. I would wear this iteration of Hello Kitty.

https://www.shirtpunch.com/tv/designs/details/hello-indy

#tshirtdesigns   #hellokitty   #indianajones  

2013-05-16 23:55:15 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Darth Vader and Superhero Grandpa

Very odd but cute series of pics. 20 pics total at the link with a surprise reveal so view them in order. ;-)

http://izismile.com/2011/11/04/darth_vader_and_superhero_grandpa_20_pics.html

#darthvader  

2013-05-16 23:37:42 (11 comments, 5 reshares, 32 +1s)

Van Gogh's Starry Night Made Out of Bacon

I would love me some art right about now. ;-)

#starrynight   #vangogh   #bacon  

2013-05-16 22:05:01 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 21 +1s)

The Gigantic Beard Mash-Up

So, there is this real book, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil. Since being on G+, though, I just can not look at any epic beard without thinking of +Tim Shinn. So... here 'ya go Tim! ;-)

The book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gigantic-Beard-That-Evil/dp/0224096281/

#gplususermashup  

2013-05-16 16:42:29 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

Snarky Mugs of Snark

A little sketch to celebrate the two mugs of Squidward-ness finally landing to their new owners.

It all started with this b-day sketch for Chris --> http://goo.gl/Nxct1

THEN!!!

+Chris Mallory got his mug --> http://goo.gl/sL9f5)

AND THEN!!!

+Scott Cramer got his --> http://goo.gl/BHRjg

The circle is now complete! ~(^=^)~

2013-05-16 16:37:15 (19 comments, 2 reshares, 28 +1s)

Pinterested g+

Some people say its pinterest other feel it like facebook. One thing is certain it's not g+. :)

via: +Louisiana Busuttil 

2013-05-15 16:45:35 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

no spoon no problem +Scott Cramer

2013-05-15 15:21:08 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 29 +1s)

So true.

Funny thing, I read this from bed this morning on mobile. I didn't have the gumption to get on the desktop and save the image (it was a limited post) and post it until just now. ;-)

Thanks to +Michele Messenger for the image on her original post.

2013-05-14 23:24:04 (12 comments, 1 reshares, 38 +1s)

*Congrats Daughter *

6th Grade A-B honor roll. Daughter is front and center in the beige dress. :-)

2013-05-16 17:01:12 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

A Tale of Two Mugs

On +Chris Mallory's birthday, the inimitable +Mary C. drew a wonderful portrait of him (http://goo.gl/Nxct1). Always a fan of her attention to detail, I commented on the Squidward coffee mug cartoon Chris was holding. Well, commented, slash, coveted, I suppose. Mary wanted us to arm wrestle, but being as it was Chris' big day (and the fact that youth outweighs geek arms and carpal tunnel) I said that I "wouldst not coveteth his mug... much." Chris, being the uber nice guy he is, offered to let me borrow his mug. Although, now that I think about it, (1) he's in California, and (2) it was a cartoon mug. Okay, definitely putting him on the list for some smarty-pants Photoshop treatment.

Smarty pants aside, I received a package in the mail the other day. When I opened it, there shining through several layers of bubble wrap, I could make out... more »

2013-05-13 14:47:08 (10 comments, 8 reshares, 66 +1s)

Evil Flush by Jesus Sanchez

Another fun image by Jesus Sanchez on deviantART. I'm guessing this group plays for souls, not dollars. ;-)

http://ponsho.deviantart.com/art/Evil-flush-291393666

#disneyvillains  

2013-05-13 14:39:36 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 28 +1s)

Batman Baby Villains

Artist Jesus Sanchez brings you the Batman villains in their younger forms. :-)

http://ponsho.deviantart.com/art/Batman-baby-villains-115684124

#batman   #dccomics   #comicbookart   #joker  

2013-05-13 10:18:26 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

1940 , Photo by Williams Fox
♥♥♥

2013-05-13 10:13:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Art Installation. Waterfall, Venice, Italy

2013-05-13 10:02:59 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Open Letter to Mom on Mother's Day

Thanks Mom. I miss you every day but today, especially, I think back on all the times that I wish I had done more, or said more to you while I had the chance. It's one of those quirky tricks of time where you don't realize until you're older exactly how much certain things matter. You provided an environment for me, and all us young ones, to be kids. We biked, we camped, we played in the dirt; yeah we had chores because you taught us responsibility, but you never lost sight of letting us be kids. Some say back before the age of the internet and video games that it was easier for kids to be kids. Mom, I know you would have still pushed us out the door, wireless. You traded frayed nerves for us climbing too high in trees and riding our bikes too near neighborhood traffic. Most important, you made growing up a safe place for us to be weird.... more »

2013-05-12 16:04:17 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

This Fact You Probably Haven’t Heard Of… #quote #thursday #information #info #pic #NaD  

2013-05-12 14:58:53 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 10 +1s)

Young Singing Prodigy Connie Talbot

Wow. It's amazing when you see some of these young kids with such natural talent! I watched several of her other videos too, and especially liked the cover of Pink's Give Me a Reason. There is one titled Ben where you can see just how young she started; just a little thing missing many of her baby teeth. :-)

Thanks to a limited post by +Hans Carlson for introducing me to her.

2013-05-12 04:27:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Happy Birthday +matthew rappaport!

Green is totally your color. ;-)

Thanks once again to +Scott Cramer for the wonderful PS help! 

#HappyBirthdayMatthewRappaport  #gplususermashup

2013-05-12 04:23:57 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 24 +1s)

Happy Birthday Matthew Rappaport!

Happy Birthday to the original G+ Joker himself, +matthew rappaport! ;-)

#gplususermashup   #joker   #happybirthdaymatthewrappaport  

2013-05-11 02:50:18 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

HAHAHA

+Scott Cramer preparing to watch Iron Man 3 in IMAX 3D. I have no words. Just lots of laughter!

2013-05-11 02:33:56 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Time for IRON MAN

Went all out for the IMAX 3D. I can always sell give plasma to pay for it! ;-)

Edit: Wrote post too quick. Tag +Kristi Fahlsing in next seat.

2013-05-10 23:57:47 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Turn off your targeting computers, use the Force and get your torso in this tee!

Just 25 more people and TeePublic will print it and ship it to your door. And hey, if it doesn't get the 25, you won't be charged a thing. TeePublic is like Kickstarter but waaay cooler. Plus, you don't have to wait a zillion years for a return on your investment. You'll have these threads on your bod in less than a month. Hit up the link for a closer look.

https://teepublic.com/show/3120-stay-on-target

#starwars   #teepublic  

2013-05-10 15:36:50 (17 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Threading the Needle (Like a Boss)

Brother +Keith Cramer needed to put the hard top on his Jeep the other day. We had stored it in a currently unused company freezer. I told Keith he should just back the Jeep in because I didn't want to lug the heavy top out. "I don't think it'll fit," he said. "Sure it will," I assured him. ;-)

There was about a half inch clearance.

#jeep

2013-05-10 14:30:50 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

One Half-Second of High Frequency Trading

Don't get me wrong, I love the computing age; but I love it when it levels the playing field, not destroys it.

I like the European proposal that trades need to live for at least a half second. I'd love to see that even more close to human ability.

This Video Of One Half-Second Of High Frequency Trading Is Insane, Terrifying - http://huff.to/193KULt

2013-05-10 13:06:20 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

Riker Sits Down

How did I never notice this before?!

You Can't Unsee This Mesmerizing Riker Supercut - http://huff.to/174HueS

2013-05-10 03:10:45 (11 comments, 2 reshares, 27 +1s)

2013-05-09 21:54:16 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

The "Jerry MaGuire" kid taught me that the human head is supposed to weight 8 pounds. (http://youtu.be/HR6n_EQqcCg).

It's not that I distrust a six-year old Hollywood actor, but I HAD to know for myself -- for SCIENCE!

I had everything I needed to make it totally scientific. A super nice scale, some heads, and a camera.

Turns out, that little guy is a liar. +Scott Cramer's  big ol' head weighs over 13 pounds! Almost a half pound more than my more moderately sized cranium. (hmmm... big head +Scott Cramer -- +Jim Gomes should take notice!)

And, I have no idea what's going on with +Kristi Fahlsing's  melon -- Less than 6 pounds!?!

Turns out the Jerry MaGuire kid had no idea what he was talking about.

#forscience   #jerrymaguire   #melonmeasuring  

2013-05-09 16:33:56 (4 comments, 5 reshares, 18 +1s)

The Inside of a Lightsaber
Let us take a moment to appreciate the pure awesomeness (and beauty) that is this showcase of the inside of a lightsaber.

(Source: mrrmq999.tumblr.com/post/49755415239 )

2013-05-09 16:14:14 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

Imperial Bully Walker made from Lego. This is a MOC by LEGO Design Lead Craig Callum.

http://www.crackajack.de/2013/05/05/imperial-bully-walker-made-from-lego/

2013-05-08 19:19:44 (13 comments, 2 reshares, 34 +1s)

book blind date

2013-05-08 03:49:06 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

WIP Oil Painting

So here is another painting I started working on. I know I promised the finished picture of the last painting for today but the person who was going to take the pictures of it could not make it so I will post it until Thursday.  I will also be taking pictures of the other 5 small paintings so I will be sharing them during the weekend. Hope you all enjoy! 

#workinprogress   #oilpaintings   #oiloncanvas   #art   #artwork  

2013-05-08 03:41:13 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Movie Memories/Classic Cinema

My top three favorite movies of all time are "Star Wars" (The original one that came out in 1977), "Citizen Kane", and "The Maltese Falcon".

A few weeks ago, I made a post about my top ten favorite movies, along with a promise as to the reasons why they are. It can be read here: https://plus.google.com/111180152552266566281/posts/iGNPho9vkTe

Now as to the why of the first three. Enjoy! More to come.

I remember that day in 1977. It was May 25th, just a few days after my birthday. I knew next to nothing about the movie, but there was considerable buzz about it, so I was aware of it at least. Movies, for me at the time, were a lot like large television sets, and I was more interested in other things, so it was very difficult to keep my attention for long, and, being just seven years old, my attention... more »

2013-05-08 02:47:05 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 23 +1s)

Chema Madoz, is a Spanish photographer, best known for his black and white surrealist photographs.

2013-05-07 17:55:29 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Here's a mashup I think that even +Scott Cramer would be proud of!

#StarWarsTuesday  

Party rock Cantina Band

2013-05-07 16:04:51 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

I take R2 to a lot of the bouts for the Chattanooga Rollergirls. For the 2012 season opener, I had him all decked out with a jersey back panel and jammer stars. Before the bout, we all ran a mock-jam. It was good fun. :)

2013-05-07 16:02:17 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

"Artoo, yon stabiliser hath broken loose. See if thou canst lock it down!"

2013-05-07 15:59:39 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Hello, G+! I guess, since I'm about to meet a lot of new people, that I should introduce myself to the world, as it were.

I'm Dan, a graphic designer/ sign maker in Chattanooga, TN. I'm mostly known as an R2 builder. My scratch-built droid and I have done over 75 events in the last few years, ranging from movie premiers, Weird Al concerts, Make-A-Wish events, and even weddings!

To give the geek world some keywords on me, I'm into Star Wars, Star Trek (TNG), Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who (Tennant is my Doctor), Walking Dead, Defiance, and the entire gamut of superhero movies. In fact, my youngest son is named Kal-el.

I'm a long-time gamer, but my obsession really seated with Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Since then, it's been big time Halo, Bioshock, everything from LucasArts, Myst, The Journeyman Project, Portal/ Half-Life. I'm... more »

2013-05-07 01:52:27 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

Sweet

2013-05-06 18:04:05 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

Ironman 3 goes Lego.

#Ironman3   #Ironman  

2013-05-06 11:43:06 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 35 +1s)

Secret Life of Superheroes by Greg Guilleman

Apparently, I'm on a superhero kick this morning. ;-) I love these images of superheroes in definitely non heroic moments. More images at the link, but there are some NSFW ones, so careful.

http://www.greg-guillemin.com/
http://society6.com/artist/Gregguillemin

#comicbookart  

2013-05-06 11:21:27 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

The Ballad of Barry Allen by Jim's Big Ego

Ever since I was a kid I have been into superheroes and the idea of having superpowers; what it would feel like, how it would change my life. As I grew older, I liked to see the stories depicting superheroes with real-world problems. They were fallible and troubled souls like the rest of us mere mortals. Now, that really intrigued me.

When the group Five for Fighting came out with the song Superman (It's Not Easy) I could just sit and listen repeatedly. Other than the fact that I like the song, the sadness evoked from the most powerful man on Earth was very powerful to me. _The Ballad of Barry Allen_ is much less known but possibly even more touching. Imagine being the fastest man on Earth. Incredible power, yet in this depiction, his mind moves so fast that he can not step down to deal with other human beings; we... more »