January 2008
138 posts
Enjoying dinner at Handlebar Grille.
December 2007
133 posts
R/C Spy Snooper Robot is Undetectable...Like a... →
According to the product page, the R/C Spy Snooper robot vehicle is “capable of entering a room undetected.” Call me crazy, but you would have to be blind, deaf or both to miss a robot that measures 9-inches long and about 10-inches high when it enters a room. On the plus side, the device looks pretty cool and it can transmit audio to a receiver up to 150 feet away. Just don’t...
Man with tail →
Occasionally, humans are born with tails that are usually removed surgically shortly after birth. According to this brief video, Oleg Polovski of Moscow appears not only to to have kept his tail but can even, er, “wag” it. I don’t buy the description that he’s the “first case of human moving tail” but it’s still a rare sight if it’s indeed real....
Hybrid carp with "human faces" →
A Korean newscast reports on a hybrid breed of carp with “human faces.” Not exactly human, but helllp-meeee freaky Fly enough to give me the willies. Link (via Neatorama)
Pinball Money Puzzle →
A bit late for Christmas but this is still cool, the pinball money puzzle, who says giving money is boring.
Pinball Money Puzzle challenges them to get their gift! Put some retro pinball wizardry into your money or gift card giving this holiday. Players must succeed in getting all 3 metal pinballs into a specific hole to unlock the gift drawer and retrieve their money!
You can buy the pinball...
Disc Holder Has a Strong Pimp Hand [Pimp Hand] →
If you have any DVDs, HD-DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, or even some old-timey CDs lying around that are in desperate need of a bizarre storage solution, look no further than the Art of Hand Stand Disc Holder. It doesn’t do much beyond what you see here, but it will definitely add an interesting look to any desktop or home theater. [Product Page]
World's Biggest Building Coming To Moscow: Looks... →
Christmas may be over, but if designer Sir Norman Foster has his way, everyone in Moscow will be staring at a 1500ft tall, 27 million square foot, $4 billion dollar Christmas tree every day of the year. The structure, dubbed “Crystal Island” is being described as a “city within a building” and will feature 900 apartments, 3000 hotel rooms, an international school for 500...
I'd like rainbow poo all over my bathroom walls. →
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking that, well, boy howdy is this wallpaper from blik ever perfect for you! Link. (Thanks, Danah)
Laptop buying denied, $500 off coupon expired <insert frowny face here>
Shopdropping: The Anti-Shoplifting [Retail] →
Have you heard about shopdropping? Its the big new fad among burgeoning anarchists who, instead of stealing, spread havoc by smuggling unwelcome items into stores. Think Che shirts in Target’s clothing department, or unwanted bunnies roaming the pet store after Easter. It’s all very badass and has several stores in a tizzy.
At Powell’s Books in Portland, Ore., religious groups...
Open your garage door with a swipe of your finger →
I must say that I miss having my own garage. In these winter months it gets quite cold, and I really hate running out to my car to get it warmed up. One of my favorite things about my old garage was the garage door openers. There was one for each car with a single button for opening and closing the door. There was also one mounted on the outside of the garage with a number pad. This one was...
Batcave Theater →
How would you like a batcave in your basement, complete with a bat-theater? A retired naturalist has just that! DC Audio Video Systems of New Hampshire set up a complete home theater in her cellar.
The set-up includes prop bats which hang from above, a motorized 110 16:9 Stewart Electriscreen, Triad Silver THX Speakers, and a Sony G90, a $36,000 commercial 1080p 2500 x 2000 CRT projector....
Christmas done right with some Alien VS Predator: Requiem or AVPR if you’re in the know
Merry christmas to me with a foot of snow on the ground
Debating on a 17” or 14.1” laptop
Action figure modder and his creations →
Today on in my series of photos from my travels: this action figure modder and some of his creations, following a panel at the San Diego Comic Book Convention last July. The action figure modders were amazing — real scientist hackers, full of trivia about the best way to manage different kinds of plastics and so on. Plus, they made beautiful stuff (here’s more shots from the panel)....
Mutant kewpie doll cell phone charms →
No mobile phone is complete without one of these mutant Kewpie doll charms. Link
Zombie octopus crafts for sale →
Arp sez, “Esty artist Societysedso makes awesome octopi with legs you can position. My favorite is the zombie.” Link (Thanks, Arp!)
Drinks at a place called Dazzle, thuper!
Picked up a new bonnie prince billy ep featuring dawn mccarthy
At my groups christmas lunch, it’s irish themed, how exciting!
Lakota Natives Withdraw Treaties with U.S. →
Johnny says:
The Lakota Indians, who gave the world legendary warriors Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, have withdrawn from treaties with the United States, leaders said Wednesday. Lakota country includes parts of the states of Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The new country would issue its own passports and driving licenses, and living there would be tax-free —...
It's About Time: Personal Nuclear Reactors →
Similar to those used on nuclear submarines, the Toshiba-made Micro Nuclear Reactor is a personal power plant for your house/neighborhood. It’s 20’ x 6’, about 100 times smaller than a typical reactor, making it a “fun-size” power generator — like those little candy bars. The 200 kilowatt Toshiba designed reactor is engineered to be fail-safe and totally...
Jet Engine Toaster Heats Bread Quickly →
I’ve never really had a problem with the average of 141 seconds it takes bread to toast. It’s only two minutes and change, just long enough to mix a morning cocktail and get the jelly out of the fridge. But if you can’t stand the wait, maybe the Speedy Slice toaster is for you. Designed by Oliver Newberry and being produced by Heinz, the thing toasts bread in only 50 seconds. It...
Crazy Guy Makes 8 Year Facial Change Video →
I’ve seen videos like this before and not posted them, but that’s because I didn’t feel that the people that did those ones posed a threat to society. This is a video of “JK”, who took a picture of himself every day for eight years. As you can tell by his choice of music and look at the end of the video, it’s safe to say we’ve got a wacko on our hands...
World’s Scariest Roads →
Dark Roasted Blend has part five of a series of posts on the World’s Scariest Roads. These hairpin curves are part of a military road in China, and there are no guardrails. Click the links at the bottom of the post to see scary roads in other parts of the world. Link
Kill Shot Pillow From Keetra Looks Bloody... →
It’s called The Great Slumber, or just Bloody Puddle, a pillow that looks like you took one too many bullets to the head. The site says it will be for sale soon, though something tells us it won’t be ready in time for Christmas. Which is all for the best: God knows what would happen if your grandma walks into the spare bedroom and sees you sleeping on it. [FromKeetra via...
Motorized Ice Cream Cone is just sad →
How lazy are you? Personally, I’d rate myself somewhere around a 5 on a scale from 1 to 10. I try to do as much from the comfort of my desk chair is possible, which is why I keep a small refrigerator next to my desk. However, I’m not so lazy that I would find a way to go to the bathroom without getting up. I’m also perfectly capable of twisting my own ice cream cone when I eat it.
I’m sure that...
Lots of ‘important’ meetings today. The only really important one is the one that serves free lunch.
Puma Bikes →
Puma is offering four limited edition bikes for the holidays: that???s right, one of each is available at the Puma Black store in New York (also available in Tokyo). There is a green road bike, a black touring bike, a blue cruiser and a pink BMX with silver accents. Also available are matching accessories like courier bags, wallets and belts, along with the shoes and jacket. Pink was the obvious...
Sno-Baller Snow Ball Maker →
The thing about snowballs is that the shape doesn’t matter so much as the density. That makes this Sno-baller, a scissoring snowball scooper, a bit suspect. I can’t imagine that you’d be able to pack them down as tightly as you’d want for the to retain their shape in air (but still explode in a cloud when they hit your target). It’s only $9, but you can buy a lot of...
Anti-paint dumping ad from WWF -- effective and... →
I think that these World Wildlife Campaign posters are incredibly effective — they depict a giant, skyscraper-sized used paint-can as the mouth of a river (one in the countryside, the other in Sydney), with the legend “A single tin of paint can pollute millions of litres of water.” Link (Thanks, Fipi Lele!)
It's About Freaking Time: Glowing Cats →
For years now I’ve been asking myself “When the hell is someone going to get on the ball and clone some damn cats that glow when exposed to UV light?” Well some South Korean scientists at Gyeongsang National University must have read my mind, because they have! The cats are the result of a manipulated fluorescent protein gene that was implanted into the mother cat. Yep, glowing...
Beer-Brewing Bender is How Bender Would Want to... →
This life-sized model of Bender hides a secret inside, and it’s not a hatred of humanity. No, that’s no secret. This Bender is also a beer brewer. And you thought Bender couldn’t get any cooler. Inspired from a Futurama episode in which Bender did actually brew beer (Season 3, Episode 12: The Route of All Evil, for those of you keeping track at home), this contraption is a labor...
Cthulhu Santa →
Well, you better watch out You better not die You better not pout I’m telling you why Cthulhu Santa is coming to town!
Anyone got more info on this fantastic needle felted Cthulhu Santa? Found at Super Punch, who has a list of more fun Christmas links.
Baby Pandas Wrestling →
(YouTube link)
Twin pandas have a little fun in their own clumsy way at a zoo in Japan. The cuteness is overwhelming! -via A Welsh View
Just saw I Am Legend, would have been better if it were R rated. Pretty drastic difference from the book too.
Boss let us out early, snowday!
Gun Purse Scares Away Would-Be Attackers →
The Pursuader (notice the clever name) from designer James Piatt is a leather purse made to look like a gun. For the girl on the move the Pursuader features a handy cell phone compartment in the clip. Constructed by interlocking laser cut leather this handbag has no stitching. This is a combination of old-world craftsmanship and high technology. Create the look no one can refuse. Interesting....
Iron Man in LEGO →
We’ve posted a LEGO creation by Brickshelf Gallery user Arvo a while ago, but he has uploaded a new creation: this awesome Iron Man LEGO figure!
Too bad there are no other pictures beside this one: Link | Arvo’s creations - via The Brothers Brick
Won our last game of the season
ShowerFloss Replaces Flossing With Something You... →
Flossing sucks. I tell my dentist I floss, but I really don’t, because I hate flossing. Using a waterpik is a nice alternative to flossing, but I’m not the kind of guy who goes out and buys fancy appliances for my mouth. This, however, could change that: the ShowerFloss. Attach it in your shower behind your showerhead and add your gums to the list of body parts you clean in the...
Bad Gift Emporium →
It’s often said that one man’s treasure is another man’s trash, which is precisely where many unwanted gifts are going to end up this holiday season; instead of casting those corny curios into the compost heap, consider that as bad as that giant NKOTB Joe Mac pin is, somewhere there’s a little boy, girl or hipster whose life just isn’t complete without it. Thanks to...
Bicycle With Unlimited Gears Inspired By Leonardo... →
This DaVinci inspired gadget won’t help you find a secret religious conspiracy and seduce a French lady, but it will help you get up and down mountains slightly easier. It’s called “The Ride,” and it’s a bike that has a “NuVinci” transmission with ball bearings and metal disc systems to allow you to set the gear ratio at exactly the rate you...
Evo x Recycline →
Back in May, I wrote about Preserve — those subscription-service, super-soft, totally recyclable toothbrushes that take care of your teeth and the environment. Well, now the team at Recycline has teamed up with industrial design firm Evo Design to create a line of kitchen products being sold exclusively at Whole Foods. Naturally, everything is both 100% recycled and recyclable and is all pretty...
Pig Toy Gets Completely Squashed, Raises Like... →
According to legend, Skynet went on-line August 4th, 1997. Human decisions were removed from strategic defense. Skynet began to learn at a geometric rate. It became self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they tried to pull the plug. It was too late: Skynet retaliated by launching millions of Lokulokus, pigs made out of a gelatinous plastic material which could be squashed...