Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Quake and Teeth
As I was bumping around the BBC News website, I happened to across a couple very interesting articles. The first relates to new scientific breakthroughs and research being done for regrowing teeth. This would make dentures and thing of the past. I for one have broken a tooth or two in my time and would love to get rid of these veneers and have some whole teeth again.
And for the other, Quake. Most gamers have played a version of Quake or know someone that is utterly addicted to it. Thankfully, gamers will be able to get their fix anywhere thanks to new browser support for Quake III. That's right folks! Quake III will be able to be played online, and for free!
And for the other, Quake. Most gamers have played a version of Quake or know someone that is utterly addicted to it. Thankfully, gamers will be able to get their fix anywhere thanks to new browser support for Quake III. That's right folks! Quake III will be able to be played online, and for free!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Weather Seeding
China has a history of weather seeding and trying to control their atmospheric environment, as noted by the preparation for the Olympics in Beijing. On a quick note, Beijing has been in a drought for nearly 40 years. Looks like they've done it. Yep. They were dinkin' around with their clouds and got a little more than they bargained for. Not only did it snow... but it ended up being enough to close down several of their major highways. I'm frankly rather impressed that it worked. I'm hoping it rains twenty dollar bills pretty soon. Lets get some weather seeding research done for that!
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Schadenfreude - To The Max!
Feeling down on life again? We all have our bad days, those days where we just want to stick our head in the sand. Luckily for us, we have outlets like www.fmylife.com. Not only does this provide a great place to get out what is seriously bugging you, but also provides those of us that need a little boost a place where we can feel better about ourselves! Thanks guys!
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Traffic Tickets Galore
I find it impressive to rack up several tickets before the cops kinda go "huh... 17 outstanding, eh?" Makes you wonder how this guy, Prawo Jazdy, racked up 50 tickets in Ireland. Turns out "Prawo Jazdy" is Polish for Driving License. Oh I bet those cops felt like idiots when they figured that out.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The First of Many -- Top Gear
I absolutely adore Top Gear. It's a phenomenal show about cars, pranks and general competitive fun. Here is one of the many reasons I love this show:
Try Sleeping on These
I'd say I spend a good third of my life in bed, which explains why I went and got myself a good one. Naturally, someone out there decided to one-up mine and go design some crazy and obscure beds. Weird (and cool).
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Parking Garages
Anybody who's anybody has been in a parking garage. That's a fact. Here's another one: I always get lost in parking garages. They can get confusing.... I mean, where the hell is that elevator? Did I park in section 3B or 4D. Sigh. Well Axel's lookin' out for me, and he's designed an incredible solution. Words! Now if only this thing wasn't in Australia. Le sigh.
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The Library
Exciting right? Libraries always have a bit of charm to them. There's the smell, the ambience. The flip of a page, the hushed voices.
I like libraries. I enjoy walking along the shelves, running my fingers across book after book. I love standing at a shelf towering above me, loaded with pages and sheets, titles and authors. I'm not sure where this is, but this place is like a dream. Towering shelves! A painted ceiling! Gorgeous.
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I like libraries. I enjoy walking along the shelves, running my fingers across book after book. I love standing at a shelf towering above me, loaded with pages and sheets, titles and authors. I'm not sure where this is, but this place is like a dream. Towering shelves! A painted ceiling! Gorgeous.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Robots ... In Your Face!
That's right folks! Come on down! Who wouldn't be able to resist the new and exciting possibilities provided by robotics? This isn't exactly Star Trek and we aren't exactly turning into the Borg (yet) but here is the next step. Scientists are working on implementing artificial muscles in the face to allow people with facial paralysis the ability to regain natural control over facial functions. Pretty cool!
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Oh So Glorious Cakes
Cake's not my thing. There. I said it. Whew! Honestly, they're too dense and sweet for me. I'm more of a pie fan. Berry pie to be exact, with tangy goodness to tease my taste buds. Mmmm. Despite my palate's lack of appreciation for the finery of cake, my eyes have a completely different view. I love cake art. Check out these amazing designs. Not only are they tasty for others to eat, they're creative, inventive and downright gorgeous.
Yeah... That's a cake
Oh and in case you've never seen the end of a rainbow, there's no pot of gold. What's going on?! Lazy leprechauns!
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Yeah... That's a cake
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
The New Formula 1
Whether its the gritty feel of Rally Racing or the high performance, pushed-to-the-max F1, shows have dwindled, sponsors have bailed and things are getting too expensive.
Formula 1, in an effort to revitalize their market and level the playing field, has made some huge changes to their rules, their cars and the sport in general. And yes, I do happen to consider auto racing a sport!
Formula 1, in an effort to revitalize their market and level the playing field, has made some huge changes to their rules, their cars and the sport in general. And yes, I do happen to consider auto racing a sport!
Friday, February 13, 2009
It's pouring...
No really. The weather is atrocious, unless you like that sort of thing. I just happen to be one of those that love the rain and storms and thundering weather. In fact, one could say it's raining cats and dogs (don't hate me). It makes a warm bowl of soup taste that much better. Having a cat of my own is the only excuse I can give for linking such an overly cute website here. Well, that and my addiction to StumbleUpon.
Despite my apparent addiction to writing, an addiction I still won't admit, I have trouble reading. When I try and read the news I get fascinated by the headline and the pictures, get a few lines in and then get bored or my attention gets diverted (I have a horrid attention span). Not all that long ago a website popped up in my browser that revolutionized the way I read the news. Each news article here is a series of images with small captions. Click on an image to read/view the rest of the article and you will be inundated with spectacular photographs from some of the best photojournalists of our time. Every story is gorgeous, raw and truly gives The Big Picture.
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Despite my apparent addiction to writing, an addiction I still won't admit, I have trouble reading. When I try and read the news I get fascinated by the headline and the pictures, get a few lines in and then get bored or my attention gets diverted (I have a horrid attention span). Not all that long ago a website popped up in my browser that revolutionized the way I read the news. Each news article here is a series of images with small captions. Click on an image to read/view the rest of the article and you will be inundated with spectacular photographs from some of the best photojournalists of our time. Every story is gorgeous, raw and truly gives The Big Picture.
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Micro home
I've always said it. The Japanese are crazy ... crazy innovative! Here happens to be probably the smallest homes I've ever seen (can it be called a home?). It's an extremely compact and fully functional living space with an impressive array of utilities and function. If you really want to order one you can find them at their website, assuming you can read Japanese. These seem a little to claustrophobic for me.
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Links:And so shall we begin
As always, I have come across many links to my liking. As I continue through the drudgery of the day, my mind wanders endlessly only to be roped in and trampled by the new, the exciting and the few websites that catch my fancy. Here, I will post those few, those new and the exciting. Here lie the pages that pulled me from my wandering and gave me fuel for my pondering.
Tree houses have always been a passion of mine. I had one as a child. O.k., that is quite the understatement. Tree houses popped up just about everywhere I did. Some had secret doors, others rope elevators. Those were the luxuries of living in a heavily forested region; a region known as the redwood curtain. Well, now I'm grown and I have a busy life, but luckily there is a company looking out for me. With my upgraded life comes upgraded tree houses.
Now this guy doesn't just create a tree house. This is the complete package. The whole enchilada. These are ... Free Spirit Spheres (wow). And you can buy your very own right now! But hey, we don't all have giant trees in our backyards, or even a shrubbery. No matter. You can stay in one of theirs (ooo neato). Check it out!
... on second thought - is it bad to start a blog on Friday the 13th? I foresee good things ahead!
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Tree houses have always been a passion of mine. I had one as a child. O.k., that is quite the understatement. Tree houses popped up just about everywhere I did. Some had secret doors, others rope elevators. Those were the luxuries of living in a heavily forested region; a region known as the redwood curtain. Well, now I'm grown and I have a busy life, but luckily there is a company looking out for me. With my upgraded life comes upgraded tree houses.
Now this guy doesn't just create a tree house. This is the complete package. The whole enchilada. These are ... Free Spirit Spheres (wow). And you can buy your very own right now! But hey, we don't all have giant trees in our backyards, or even a shrubbery. No matter. You can stay in one of theirs (ooo neato). Check it out!
... on second thought - is it bad to start a blog on Friday the 13th? I foresee good things ahead!
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