Raster 4

Raster 4, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

CHDK is this thing you can do to install a new operating system in a Canon camera. I have only the vaguest of notions about what that means or what it can do, or how it works. I'm just beginning to learn about it. But it ostensibly gives you much more control over your camera and stuff.

Oh, shit! I'll bet there's a flickr group about it. I'mma look that up right away you bet.

This is a very short exposure photograph of the television screen with a row or two of scan showing.

Splash

Drops

12 pentagons + 20 Hexagons = Sphere

12 pentagons + 20 Hexagons = Sphere, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

[Mequon
America]

Just working stuff out. For a crochet project. See below.
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 Sketch of soccer ball geometry.

Crochet Thing.  The grey ones are pentagons, the green ones are hexagons.

Addicted?

Addicted to Pork?, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Pork addiction is a medical condition, not a weakness of will or moral shortcoming. Let Dr Shmuel &/or Dr Akbar help.

Ruthie as a Futurist

Ruthie as a Futurist, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

800 by 240 test 2

800 by 240 test 2
Originally uploaded by dumbeast

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Vanessa Williams and Eva Longoria for Black Halo

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In case you missed it: Vanessa Williams and Eva Longoria were spotted in Black Halo on a very recent episode of Desperate Housewives. Both of these prime-time divas completely rock it out. Click the individuals in the slideshow for larger images.

Vanessa Williams

Nikki Sheath

Style #: 1263553

Availability: Immediate

Eva Longoria

Pintuck Slip Mini

Style #: 203350

Availability: Immediate

Both styles currently available for order at Joey Showroom.

Ruthie

IMG_2570, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Ruthie's our new cat, from SF SPCA. She's a sweetie. More photos here.

Hello, Ruthie!

Meet our new cat, Ruthie. Here's a record of how Ray started to get to know her this morning.

Hello, Ruthie

...or Ruby, or Roofie, or whoever you are.  This is not a shy kitty.

A Peace Treaty for Joey Showroom: Atlanta Market 2010

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A Peace Treaty for Atlanta Market. Call TODAY to schedule an appointment [212-675-8400], or e-mail:

Rachel@JoeyShowroom.com
Chesley@JoeyShowroom.com

SSI Meeting Notes

SSI Meeting Notes, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Sonia's gonna continue with that lunch. She winds up sending the letter with the client. If we just train them a little bit. The little tiny things. That's always going to be a problem. Would be helpful in another form. Sarah proposes a note about doctors. Send it to HAPSSI for the time being at least. Um. Like blue dolphin. That is kind of getting junky too, people. Everybody knows what they are, right? Go to 35. That's the next one. That one's going to be stabilization. HOT Team stabilization bed. Nice. Yeah, and that'll be....The whole office would collapse. Okie dokie.

Maisonette 1977

What can we say about a line whose looks are featured in not one... not two... but five consecutive lifestyle fashion magazines for the month of October? The answer is plenty. Firstly:

We love Maisonette 1977.

Chinese-Indonesian Jane Ibrahim is Creative Director for Maisonette 1977. With a family history in the textile business, naturally Jane was drawn to the world of fashion aesthetics. She spent her childhood being inspired by foreign fashion magazines and 90's grunge. The inspiration is clearly reflected in the Maisonette girl: She's a rocker, she's chic, she's urban; she's on trend, but the trend is one that she sets. The line is characterized by their mixed fabrications, vibrant use of colour and patterns, and draping techniques that effortlessly flatter the feminine figure. Her pieces are fun and easy. The collection is available now at Joey Showroom; immediate delivery through SS2011.

A Rainbow in Curved Air--Terry Riley

I'm in Pieces, Bits and Pieces

Frog Man

Frog Man, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

camp swastika 2

camp swastika 2, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

camp swastika reverse

camp swastika reverse, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Geometry

geometry 1, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

America Ferrara for Black Halo. Jacket Dress and Nikkie Sheath. In Style Magazine

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America Ferrara in October 16th’s In Style Magazine. She is featured in the Jacket Dress by Black Halo in Marine. America is known for embracing her curves, and loving her body. We love how Black Halo's usual careful, detailed approach to tailoring effortlessly enhances America's gorgeous feminine form. America was also seen in another Black Halo dress at the Deauville Film Festival: the Nikkie Sheath (in print), she looks amazing. Happy Friday!

--xx JS

The Small Black Cat Likes Fig Newtons

Considering his recent litter box problems, this is probably not a bad thing.

A Peace Treaty, Gossip Girl S4 10/4, Konduz Earrings

Jessica Szohr on monday night's episode of Gossip Girl wearing A Peace Treaty's Kunduz earrings from the Sunari collection.

Major.

The collection is available now for Fall delivery dates!

-xx JS

Black Halo: LA Market 2010

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Feautured look: #1433332
Hazel Pocket Dress in Rothko Print
100% Stretch Silk Charmeuse

Black Halo for Joey Showroom LA Market, 2010.
October 15th-19th
860 LA St., ste. 215
LA, California 90014

Call today for appointments!

-xx JS

The Inspiration Gala LA

The Inspiration Gala LA is a new event series launched June of this year. It's purpose is to celebrate all aspects of men's style.

The Gala itself is produced by Josh Woods, who is world-renowned for fabricating lavish events that are congruent in social consciousness as they are sensational. Event chairs include actress Sharon Stone, Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole, and legendary public relations CAA executive Kevin 'Get-Paris-Hilton-OUT-of-Here!' Huvane. On the Host Committee is none other than our amazing Papa Bear, Joey Giuntoli.

CLICK the flyer below for the viewable version.

An entertaining performance will be shown by American burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese. Dsquared² and Jean Paul Gaultier will be presenting their latest lines.

The show is hosted by Kylie Minogue (insert *gasp* here). It's going to be absolute extravaganza. Click here for more details, and ticket sale information. Sales go toward amFar to build AIDS awareness and fight against the pandemic.

xx JS

WFT Caper on 9th Street

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Laura & I do some unsanctioned planting in the bombed-out vacant lot on 9th between Mission & market in SF. Seedballs concocted by JLW.

Black Hooded Night Heron, I Think

Black Hooded Night Heron, I Think, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Where's my iPod, and why is the dryer making that clunking sound?

I'd had my silver iPod nano in an untoward pocket due to travel. When I got home & did laundry from the trip, I guess my iPod got thrown in with the clothes. Out of the dryer, it was dead. Clean as a whistle, but no brainstem function. Blank screen, no activity from the control pad. USB'd to the computer, nothin. What a drag, right? Oh well, won't kill me to take three unmediated steps now and then, I guess.

Mary kindly lent me her 'Pod, which hooks up to her laptop. I was able to current-up on some of my podcasts during the week.

A few nights after I'd laundered my expensive electronic device into afunctionality, I dreamed that I tried turning it on, and the screen flickered haltingly to life. When I woke up, I plugged the 'pod into the computer, and the Apple logo swam up on the screen. Faintly, but there it was. Nothing else was working, but there was a definite sign of life, there. I brought it to work to see if I could access it thru iTunes, but no dice.

Brought it back home. Now when I hooked it up, it launched the weird Linux music manager thing on my laptop, but it didn't see the 'pod or any of its files. The next morning, poking around at the buttons, it started playing Tom Waits, but only thru the tiny built-in speaker. The headphones weren't getting signal. The screen was just showing the Apple logo. Controls weren't there. I couldn't get it to change the tune or the volume, it wouldn't pause or stop, nothing. Just kept muttering tinnily about waitresses, dwarves and car trouble.

When I got home from work, it had run down. The screen now showed the "Please Connect to Power" graphic. I plugged it back in, and this morning, the screen showed the "Connected to Computer" graphic. I disconnected it, plugged in the earbuds, and turned it on. 

Good as new, people! I'm listening to it right now. Yup, Ira, this sure is one heckuva American Life. At least I think I'm listening to a fully revived Lazarus Machine. This could be another dream, though. We sleep with the radio on, so it could be that I'm asleep and hearing that and incorporating it into a hopeful narrative. Wouldn't that be just like me? Yeah, I could totally see me doing that.