Mummy! Santa's smoking!!! Waaaaaaaa.... :-)
21 December 2008
19 December 2008
Not the Typical Post Here...
Just thought to give you something different than the news, or a brill post. A little bit about me for a sec...
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?The plain answer, no. My Dad just came up with the name.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?Two nights ago, while walking. I was listening to Alison Krauss' "It Doesn't Matter," which makes me cry in a heartbeat for some reason.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?Sometimes. I need to be pressing on several sheets of paper to get the letters to form properly, and that's the only time I do like it.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?I suppose when I have eaten it, it's turkey.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?That would be a no.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?I'd like to believe so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?Frightfully so.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILSI'm completely intact on multiple fronts.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?I seriously doubt it.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?Kashi Fruit Mix.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?Generally not.
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?French Vanilla. I'm a purist.
13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?How attractive they are to me physically. Not that it matters, but that's speaking truthfully.
14. RED OR PINK?Red, though hot pink in certain places is really cool.
15. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?I have too many unknown hang-ups.
16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?Right now, my sister.
17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?It would be nice...
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?I’m not. Is that a problem?
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?Two pieces of chicken, plantains, yucca (steamed and fried versions) and black beans and rice. And about 15 Hershey's Kisses White Chocolate version.
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?My apartment is really silent, though I have Vanessa-Mae's "Leyenda" playing in my head.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?Probably blue. Original, plain, nothing much to me, but primary. I'm the constituent of many different things that come after me.
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?Fruit, especially strawberry. But fruitiness or sweetness, generally.
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?My mother.
24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?It wasn't sent, per se, but I like her, yes.
25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?I don't really follow sports. I watch segments of Greco-Roman wrestling, swimming and gymnastics, but it's more for the, em, aesthetic value.
26. Hair Color?A pale black, with about 12 grey hairs.
27. EYE COLOR?Dark brown.
28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?I haven't worn contacts since 2005.
29. FAVORITE FOOD?Eel sushi.
30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?Do I have a third option? I'll inject it here: an unexpected ending, like Chronicles of Riddick.
31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Ummmm… The Bourne Ultimatum.
32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?Grey.
33. SUMMER OR WINTER?Winter. I love the cold.
34. Hugs or kisses?Hugs.
35. FAVORITE DESSERT?Ice cream.
36. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?Who knows?
37. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPONDSee question 36.
38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?What book am I not reading?
39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?I don't have one. It's an optical mouse, so I don't need one.
40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?I don't have cable. However, while my computer was backing up, I did bring out an old VHS and watched stuff I'd recorded from TV on it, including Stargate Atlantis and Doctor Who.
41. FAVORITE SOUND?Someone laughing really hard after I've said something unexpected but funny. It makes me feel really good.
42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?Probably The Beatles.
43. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?England.
44. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?I tend to guess what's going to happen in something I've never read or seen before really well.
45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?Alexandria, St. Ann, Jamaica
46. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?See Misty's response.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?The plain answer, no. My Dad just came up with the name.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?Two nights ago, while walking. I was listening to Alison Krauss' "It Doesn't Matter," which makes me cry in a heartbeat for some reason.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?Sometimes. I need to be pressing on several sheets of paper to get the letters to form properly, and that's the only time I do like it.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?I suppose when I have eaten it, it's turkey.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?That would be a no.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?I'd like to believe so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?Frightfully so.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILSI'm completely intact on multiple fronts.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?I seriously doubt it.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?Kashi Fruit Mix.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?Generally not.
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?French Vanilla. I'm a purist.
13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?How attractive they are to me physically. Not that it matters, but that's speaking truthfully.
14. RED OR PINK?Red, though hot pink in certain places is really cool.
15. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?I have too many unknown hang-ups.
16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?Right now, my sister.
17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?It would be nice...
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?I’m not. Is that a problem?
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?Two pieces of chicken, plantains, yucca (steamed and fried versions) and black beans and rice. And about 15 Hershey's Kisses White Chocolate version.
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?My apartment is really silent, though I have Vanessa-Mae's "Leyenda" playing in my head.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?Probably blue. Original, plain, nothing much to me, but primary. I'm the constituent of many different things that come after me.
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?Fruit, especially strawberry. But fruitiness or sweetness, generally.
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?My mother.
24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?It wasn't sent, per se, but I like her, yes.
25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?I don't really follow sports. I watch segments of Greco-Roman wrestling, swimming and gymnastics, but it's more for the, em, aesthetic value.
26. Hair Color?A pale black, with about 12 grey hairs.
27. EYE COLOR?Dark brown.
28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?I haven't worn contacts since 2005.
29. FAVORITE FOOD?Eel sushi.
30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?Do I have a third option? I'll inject it here: an unexpected ending, like Chronicles of Riddick.
31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Ummmm… The Bourne Ultimatum.
32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?Grey.
33. SUMMER OR WINTER?Winter. I love the cold.
34. Hugs or kisses?Hugs.
35. FAVORITE DESSERT?Ice cream.
36. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?Who knows?
37. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPONDSee question 36.
38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?What book am I not reading?
39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?I don't have one. It's an optical mouse, so I don't need one.
40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?I don't have cable. However, while my computer was backing up, I did bring out an old VHS and watched stuff I'd recorded from TV on it, including Stargate Atlantis and Doctor Who.
41. FAVORITE SOUND?Someone laughing really hard after I've said something unexpected but funny. It makes me feel really good.
42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?Probably The Beatles.
43. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?England.
44. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?I tend to guess what's going to happen in something I've never read or seen before really well.
45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?Alexandria, St. Ann, Jamaica
46. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?See Misty's response.
16 December 2008
Product for Sustainable Living: The USB Cell
Scientific American Slideshow: This, I want. Chalk me up for four, please. Christmas gifting, anyone?
Historic EU Climate Deal Delivers Vital CCS Funding
UK in the USA Newsroom: "EU leaders today agreed measures to deliver a unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levelsEU leaders today agreed measures to deliver a unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels."
Go Europe!
Go Europe!
14 December 2008
Fire hits Palin's church in Alaska
CNN.com: I'm sorry, but even if some people think she's baneful or whatever, there is no excuse for this. I somewhat liked her, and she's surprised me a few times.
This, however, is wrong, and I hope the party responsible, if there is one, is caught and punished.
Bad.
This, however, is wrong, and I hope the party responsible, if there is one, is caught and punished.
Bad.
Iraqi Reporter Throws Shoes At Bush
Hah!
Seriously, though, that could've really hurt. When I heard about it, I didn't imagine it was so... violent.
10 December 2008
Widow defends suicide documentary
This is a very potent issue, I think. I'm still trying to sort out what I think about it, between what I've been raised with and what I could possibly think.
Very heavy, indeed.
Do you have a ready opinion about this? I'd really like to hear it.
29 November 2008
Top 10 Useless Limbs (and Other Vestigial Organs)
LiveScience: "In Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859) and in his later works, he referred to several 'vestiges' in human anatomy that were left over from the course of evolution. These vestigial organs, Darwin argued, are evidence of evolution and represent a function that was once necessary for survival, but over time that function became either diminished or nonexistent."
Take a gander. It's fun reading.
Take a gander. It's fun reading.
26 November 2008
Business Travel: Hotel Reflaggings
washingtonpost.com: "Wasn't that Hilton a Marriott last week? What travelers need to know as hotels suffer from an identity crisis."
I know this well, because where I work, it's changed hands a few times, and my other post changed names as well. I can relate entirely.
I know this well, because where I work, it's changed hands a few times, and my other post changed names as well. I can relate entirely.
Regenerating a Mammoth for $10 Million
NYTimes.com: Greatly fascinating, moderately scary at the extension of this research. They died for a reason, right?
20 BioScapes Contest Photos--Life Viewed through the Microscope
Scientific American: Take a look at these!
10 best ideas for greening your home that you've never heard of
DVICE: I agree with most of these, though the toilet set might be a little over-done. Conservation is part of the key, right?
23 November 2008
Zombies
In my Borders e-newsletter/weekly effort on their part to get us to buy-more-buy-more-buy-more, they had a banner highlighting the new Twilight movie out. Now, part of the thing with this movie is it's attractive-physically cast that's suppose to draw in the teenage girls, the gay guys to a lesser extent, and the odd tag-along boyfriend, but this banner didn't exactly come up to scratch.
Wow, Bella, Edward... Never looked better! :-D
20 November 2008
West Palm Beach Marriott, Among Palm Beach Hotels, Introduces a New Getaway Package for Florida Residents
Hospitality Net - Industry News: Wow, they're giving the place away!
18 November 2008
16 November 2008
10 Ways to Green Your Home
LiveScience: I know most of you don't have official homes that you can modify yourselves because either you rent or live in residence halls, but for those of you who can, or are about to, just a fw things to consider, eh?
15 November 2008
What is Putin's game?
BBC NEWS Europe: One of those articles my boss likes, because it's very conspiracy theory-esque. Still, it's quite probable in my view due to that Medvedev is where his is as president of Russia because of Putin.
Ovary transplant baby 'a miracle'
BBC NEWS Health: The world's just getting to be a more interesting place, the amount of technology and breakthroughs we're going through. Now, if we can just nip greed in the bud and start doing things because they're actually good for people and not because they're more profit-producing, we'd be set.
Bush Welcomes World Leaders to Washington
I try to keep myself up on world news and events as much as possible, but I surprised myself with the amount of world leaders I was able to actually identify by name via this video.
11 November 2008
10 November 2008
Make Cake in a Mug
Wired How-To Wiki: From my brother Ed's posting, I bring it to you all. I'm trying it roo, when I have the moment. It's not like I use my microwave much... I'm a traditionalist with my oven, but this is a good excuse indeed! I loves me sweeties!
08 November 2008
7 Cheap and Easy Vegetarian Meals
TreeHugger: Probably the most practica TreeHugger post I'll ever blog.
01 November 2008
"Ossetia's connection to Scotland"
BBC NEWS Programmes From Our Own Correspondent: Well, here we have My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Ossetian style.
27 October 2008
Political Dashboard
2008 Presidential Election on Yahoo! News: A prognostication... It's rather interesting to just go through the map, thinking about it all, taking it all in...
Seven days left and then we'll all be able to put this year and a half to rest.
Thank God.
Seven days left and then we'll all be able to put this year and a half to rest.
Thank God.
26 October 2008
The Most Overhyped Gadgets
Yahoo! Shopping: The biggest let-downs? How have they been for you, should you've gone for them? I have nothing on this list.
Sarah Palin = Maleficent
Earlier, my friend Mike posted a tweet with the following question: "What if Disney did a movie about Sarah Palin?"
At first, I'd though, "Oh, they had, Snow White!" Then, as I was in the shower (naturally, because these things always happen in the shower), I was thinking, "No, not quite, there's someone better." And then she hit me.
Maleficent wasn't quite so known but in her little corner of the realm because that's how she's seen it fit for all this time, but then makes a stunning appearance during a major focus of the realm's attention. She's certainly got the attention of a good deal of homosexual males because "there's just something about her." All of a sudden, everyone starts talking about her for what she says during that major event, and it's her name everyone talks about. Her name is on everyone's lips, and it's her, and then this other one-eyed, old crow.
Her goblin legions do her work while she's concentrating on her work, but as time goes on, Maleficent shows even more character to where the old crow eventually abandons her too after his usefulness has withered (we never do see Diablo after he's done his work, do we?), and close to the end of everything, she turns into a heaving, fearsome dragon in a last-ditch effort to save all she's worked for.
Sarah Palin is Maleficent.
Thoughts?
At first, I'd though, "Oh, they had, Snow White!" Then, as I was in the shower (naturally, because these things always happen in the shower), I was thinking, "No, not quite, there's someone better." And then she hit me.
Maleficent wasn't quite so known but in her little corner of the realm because that's how she's seen it fit for all this time, but then makes a stunning appearance during a major focus of the realm's attention. She's certainly got the attention of a good deal of homosexual males because "there's just something about her." All of a sudden, everyone starts talking about her for what she says during that major event, and it's her name everyone talks about. Her name is on everyone's lips, and it's her, and then this other one-eyed, old crow.
Her goblin legions do her work while she's concentrating on her work, but as time goes on, Maleficent shows even more character to where the old crow eventually abandons her too after his usefulness has withered (we never do see Diablo after he's done his work, do we?), and close to the end of everything, she turns into a heaving, fearsome dragon in a last-ditch effort to save all she's worked for.
Sarah Palin is Maleficent.
Thoughts?
25 October 2008
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint Just By Carrying Your Phone
TreeHugger: Any one Crackberried wants to test this for me?
New Macbook Pro: What's the Eco-Impact of Building a MacBook from a Single Piece of Aluminum?
TreeHugger: Yes, it's another "green" article, but I really like them... Seeing as how some of you are ogling and eyeing the new MacBook, might as well as give another spin on it, eh?
Five Outstanding Green Restaurants
TreeHugger: These are the leaders people should look towards. It just takes a little effort if one would give it a chance.
19 October 2008
Army probes five slayings linked to soldiers in Colorado brigade
CNN.com: And yet another one... Are they just lowering their standards that all these violent guys are seeping into the armed forces? Only research can tell, because it's probable the forces themselves will say nothing.
10 October 2008
Why I Love My Phone in 1500 Characters
I've submitted this to a "Your Story" column, just because I felt like this... Seriously, do you guys use your phone much? I want to hear from you! What do you do with your phone? Is it just something you talk on, or is it your all-in-all?
My phone has become almost irrefutably my life, partly because of the portability, usability and because of the myriad of applications I've used to expand the usability. I go on the Internet roughly 5-8 times a day exclusively on my phone, upload content all the time to my blogs, read my news from it, access all four of my e-mail accounts... Seriously, about 99% of my Twitter updates and responses alone come from my phone.
What I like most about my phone, though, is that it's helped me enormously with my quest to become ever greener by nearly eliminating my casual paper usage.I was going to an afternoon meeting with my boss, his assistant and the corporate auditor, and when everyone was bringing a pad and paper to take notes, here I was with Julianus (what I call my phone affectionately). While everyone was writing notes the "old-fashioned way," this self-proclaimed 21st Century boy was typing away, adding to a task I'd set up and making notes for later. It may take longer, but I've taken pride in the fact that I've decreased paper usage by one more person.
I was in another meeting that required a lot of reference material. While everyone else, it seems, was plodding away trying to find a specific text, I'd already scanned the texts to my Documents application earlier and had all the answers and references right there. I could answer questions a lot more efficiently than the others because the information was right there, and without all the weight!
I *love* my phone.
My phone has become almost irrefutably my life, partly because of the portability, usability and because of the myriad of applications I've used to expand the usability. I go on the Internet roughly 5-8 times a day exclusively on my phone, upload content all the time to my blogs, read my news from it, access all four of my e-mail accounts... Seriously, about 99% of my Twitter updates and responses alone come from my phone.
What I like most about my phone, though, is that it's helped me enormously with my quest to become ever greener by nearly eliminating my casual paper usage.I was going to an afternoon meeting with my boss, his assistant and the corporate auditor, and when everyone was bringing a pad and paper to take notes, here I was with Julianus (what I call my phone affectionately). While everyone was writing notes the "old-fashioned way," this self-proclaimed 21st Century boy was typing away, adding to a task I'd set up and making notes for later. It may take longer, but I've taken pride in the fact that I've decreased paper usage by one more person.
I was in another meeting that required a lot of reference material. While everyone else, it seems, was plodding away trying to find a specific text, I'd already scanned the texts to my Documents application earlier and had all the answers and references right there. I could answer questions a lot more efficiently than the others because the information was right there, and without all the weight!
I *love* my phone.
02 October 2008
2008 Vice-Presidential Candidate Debate Thoughts
I caught it a little late because my computer was defragmenting, but when I did, I was glad I stayed to watch it. It's the first thing I watched as a person newly without cable!
I liked this one better than the Presidential Candidate debate #1 because they actually interacted. They weren't (completely) hostile, though Sarah Palin sounded scripted. Glad to see she doesn't change very much, eh?
The only thing about Joe Biden is that he kept pronouncing things really... interestingly. On pronunciations, Sarah Palin says "nucular" instead of "nuclear."
I liked that they were rather light-hearted. They both smiled, and took strides with it. There were a few jabs, and even a low blow that had me going "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH" out loud, but it was good.
During the debate I was drawing Sarah Palin's U.S. flag pin because I liked the design. I'm a horrible artist, but it gave me a chance to test out my new (and by new I mean second-hand) graphics tablet. I like it so far. Hopefully I can develop another side of my creativity.
So, there's my horrible artwork up above! Toodles!
01 October 2008
Ditch Your Cable Company With Free, Legal Alternatives
MakeUseOf.com: Just in case you hadn't heard of any of these...
6 alternatives to help you ditch cable television
Floppyhead - Digital Media and Home Theater Computers: I'm seriously considering it, and it comes more each day. I've been thinking about it for a while, actually. I thought about it when I'd gone to North Carolina for a weekend and realised that I'd not turned on the television once.
I realise that every weekend, when Saturdays and Sundays generally happen with the TV off. The only thing I think about now is Stargate, and it's probable I can get that on the Internet somehow as well. The Internet is the way of the future, is it not? I mean, the moment that we decide to give up our consumerism and develop ourselves instead for the sake of human improvement, we'll progress, right?
I think I'm going to do it. Sorry, Comcast. You've just lost a little revenue.
I realise that every weekend, when Saturdays and Sundays generally happen with the TV off. The only thing I think about now is Stargate, and it's probable I can get that on the Internet somehow as well. The Internet is the way of the future, is it not? I mean, the moment that we decide to give up our consumerism and develop ourselves instead for the sake of human improvement, we'll progress, right?
I think I'm going to do it. Sorry, Comcast. You've just lost a little revenue.
27 September 2008
Why Paper Recyclers Fear Inkjet Growth
TreeHugger: I'd never really thought about it like that before. It definitely merits more research. I myself have both a laser printer and a legacy inkjet printer that used to be my parents' when we were all in the house.
Once I've used up the supplies, there are some decisions to make.
Once I've used up the supplies, there are some decisions to make.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream With Breast Milk?
TreeHugger: Another angle on this human milk ice cream debate.
PETA to Ben and Jerry's: Breast Is Best!
The PETA Files: Okay, so... Yeah. I'd be willing to try it, but commercially and logistically, it's a very hard venture. I agree with a number of the commenters that, at least, make the current process for obtaining cow's milk more "humane," if what they say about forced pregnancy is true.
I'm a soy milk drinker myself, so I don't even have a stake in it, and I drink soy milk mostly because I think I've become very, very mildly lactose-intolerant (and the fact that soy milk in WholeFoods and Publix is less expensive than cow's milk).
To each, his own.
I'm a soy milk drinker myself, so I don't even have a stake in it, and I drink soy milk mostly because I think I've become very, very mildly lactose-intolerant (and the fact that soy milk in WholeFoods and Publix is less expensive than cow's milk).
To each, his own.
22 September 2008
Kris' 7 Layers of Hell Guacamole
A simple guacmole recipe of my design:
2 whole, ripe avocados
2½ tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper powder
2 small, whole Scotch Bonnet pepper
2 small, whole jalapeño
1 tablepoon sugar
2½ tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper powder
2 small, whole Scotch Bonnet pepper
2 small, whole jalapeño
1 tablepoon sugar
Bisect the avocados and remove the seeds.
Bisect each half, and cut each segment in half again lengthwise. This will make removing the meat from the skin easier.
Remove the skin from all the pieces.
Cut each of the skinned slices into approximately 1 cubic inch chunks.
Place these chunks, the Cayenne pepper, sugar, and vinaigrette into a food processor for blending/mixing.
De-stem the Scotch Bonnet and jalapeño peppers and add them whole to the contents of the food processor.
Blend until the contents are an even paste. Pour into a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with more Cayenne over it. Serve with an appropriate snack food.
20 September 2008
13 September 2008
Let's Make a Deal: Swapping Chocolate for a Bed
TreeHugger: The concept is interesting, but I wonder if she's ultimately suffering a loss. Materials, gasoline, time... Hmm.
10 September 2008
"Why kids don't know if mom is coming or going"
Wow, this is pretty nifty! You *have* to let me know which you thought the gender-neutral model was doing!
Apple unveils 'thinnest iPod yet'
BBC NEWS Technology: I'm certain you've already heard about this one... However, it's really the style of writing in this case I'm bringing to question. There's a flipping of consistency in writing style where I almost thing multiple people wrote the various segments of this article.
Let me know what you think. Am I just imagining it?
Let me know what you think. Am I just imagining it?
The Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera Bust Up
One of my colleagues told me about this, and the last bit was priceless. There were Twitter conversations about this today, and that definitely takes the case:
"Fair and balanced reporting."
Right.
09 September 2008
07 September 2008
Hurricane Wilma - Southern Florida - October 24, 2005
Oh, I remember... It was my birthday, after all.
04 September 2008
02 September 2008
World record ($100,000) prime number found
Scientific American Blog: For the maths nerds... Unfortunately I'm to tired to work it all out right now.
23 August 2008
16 August 2008
Poof! Next `Harry Potter' flick moves to summer
Yahoo! News: Oh no! And a mass of people would've still gone to see it! Darn profit-mongers.
15 August 2008
10 August 2008
A Green PC That’s Easier on the Electric Bill. The Bamboo Case Is Optional. - NYTimes.com
NYTimes.com: A green PC. Now, for a green Mac, and then the world shall be more complete.
27 July 2008
Hypermiling Becoming More Popular as Gas Prices Rise
TreeHugger: I know I've been doing this more and more, and so have risen my mileage from 32 to 37.2 miles per gallon at last fill-up. Hey, it's savings. Granted, the only thing I've done is alter my braking habits, but yeah.
Walking Directions Now Available On Google Maps
TreeHugger: Four-day-old news, but still worth saying/posting.
Quote of the Day
Man shoots his lawn mower, police say - CNN.com: "'I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want.'"
OMGosh, that's hilarious.
OMGosh, that's hilarious.
20 July 2008
Thoughts About Avatar: The Last Airbender - "Sozin's Comet"
I liked the "movie," actually -put it in quotation marks, since that's how I see it, another attempt to capitalise further on a product - though I've never really been a fan of making everyone go into relationships and all. I tend to like things more when people are focused on what they must do, rather than going into all the emotional tidbits and angst (and even, dare I say, Aangst) of relationships. Why have Aang in a relationship at all? It's just... it doesn't seem to mesh.
The reunion with Iroh, from what I understand of the Fire Nation, is very Fire Nation: tidy, without muss and efficient. From what I've seen of his personality, it seems fitting, though the whatzit... The crying, not so fitting. They could've had him forgive with some more, well, dignity.
The Azula arc, I didn't like that so much, because you just see her go craz(y/ier) and that's it. Maybe because this is animated, it just doesn't feel quite so right, though they could've continued on a little bit. Perhaps something more with her mother, or something.
I really liked the "energy-bending" aspect though. I'd never, ever've thought of that.
Ty Lee, for some reason I thought she was originally a part of the Kyoshi Warriors to begin with but betrayed them (which would've explain, in my head anyway, based on what I've seen of the series why Suki would want revenge). I'd read a little on Wikipedia to fill in a couple of questions, though, and I'd realised the "real" reason she'd want revenge, and that Ty Lee is actually an atypical Fire Nation citizen, which had me like "Hmm... Okay."
Probably as I fill in the holes things may change.
And one more thing: Why the Hell do they spell her name Mai. I keep wanting to pronounce it "my" when they pronounce it "may." If they must pronounce it "may" then why not spell her name Mei. Mei's the Chinese way of spelling her particular name anyway.
The reunion with Iroh, from what I understand of the Fire Nation, is very Fire Nation: tidy, without muss and efficient. From what I've seen of his personality, it seems fitting, though the whatzit... The crying, not so fitting. They could've had him forgive with some more, well, dignity.
The Azula arc, I didn't like that so much, because you just see her go craz(y/ier) and that's it. Maybe because this is animated, it just doesn't feel quite so right, though they could've continued on a little bit. Perhaps something more with her mother, or something.
I really liked the "energy-bending" aspect though. I'd never, ever've thought of that.
Ty Lee, for some reason I thought she was originally a part of the Kyoshi Warriors to begin with but betrayed them (which would've explain, in my head anyway, based on what I've seen of the series why Suki would want revenge). I'd read a little on Wikipedia to fill in a couple of questions, though, and I'd realised the "real" reason she'd want revenge, and that Ty Lee is actually an atypical Fire Nation citizen, which had me like "Hmm... Okay."
Probably as I fill in the holes things may change.
And one more thing: Why the Hell do they spell her name Mai. I keep wanting to pronounce it "my" when they pronounce it "may." If they must pronounce it "may" then why not spell her name Mei. Mei's the Chinese way of spelling her particular name anyway.
17 July 2008
Sprint withdraws from group that endorses LTE
InfoWorld News 2008-07-17 By Matt Hamblen, Computerworld: Oh Sprint, Sprint, Sprint... I think I may jump ship next October.
13 July 2008
NWS JetStream - Notable Tropical Cyclones
I was thinking about Tip, and so just thought to put him up.
NASA's Hyperwall 2 is a 23 x 10-foot display that puts your TV to shame
DVICE: A quarter... billion... pixels. Wow.
09 July 2008
June 2008's Honoured Dead
· Carlin, George, 71: profane and prolific comedian whose 'Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television' routine led to a landmark Supreme Court indecency ruling in 1978; slated to receive (posthumously) the 2008 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; Santa Monica, CA, June 22, 2008.
· Charisse, Cyd, 86: dancer and actress who waltzed through MGM musicals of the 1950s, notably with Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon (1953) and Silk Stockings (1957), and Gene Kelly in Brigadoon (1954); she was married to the singer Tony Martin for 60 years; Los Angeles, CA, June 17, 2008.
· d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 64: historian of modern art and director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1982-2008; Philadelphia, PA, June 2, 2008.
· Diddley, Bo, 79: pioneer rock n' roll guitarist and songwriter who combined rhythm and blues with rock and roll in a unique beat; best known for his songs 'Who Do You Love,' and 'Bo Diddley;' Archer, FL, June 2, 2008.
· Ferrer, Mel, 90: actor, director and producer who starred in the films Lili (1952), War and Roses (1956) and The Sun Also Rises (1957), and appeared on television in Falcon Crest (1981-84); directed Audrey Hepburn, his fourth wife, in several movies; Santa Barbara, CA, June 2, 2008.
· McKay, Jim, 86: television sports journalist who covered 10 Olympic Games for ABC television, and hosted the series Wide World of Sports (1961-98); Monkton, MD, June 7, 2008.
· Russert, Tim, 59: television journalist who moderated the political affairs show Meet the Press (1991-2008), and served as NBC's Washington Bureau Chief; earlier, served as chief of staff (1977-82) for NY (D) Sen. Daniel Moynihan, and counselor (1983-84) to NY Gov. Mario Cuomo; Washington, DC, June 13, 2008.
· Saint-Laurent, Yves, 71: French fashion designer who transformed fashion, notably emphasizing pants and military-inspired peacoats in early collections, and often drawing inspiration from street styles as well as artists such as Picasso and Matisse; Paris, France, June 1, 2008
· Tudor, Tasha, 92: author and illustrator of nearly 100 children's books; Mother Goose (1944), and 1 is One (1956) named Caldecott Honor books for her illustrations; Marlboro, VT, June 18, 2008.
· Winston, Stan, 62: Academy Award-winning special effects and make up artist, best known for his dinosaur creations in the Jurassic Park films (1993 & 1997), and work on The Terminator films (1984, 1991 and 2003); Malibu, CA, June 15, 2008.
· Charisse, Cyd, 86: dancer and actress who waltzed through MGM musicals of the 1950s, notably with Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon (1953) and Silk Stockings (1957), and Gene Kelly in Brigadoon (1954); she was married to the singer Tony Martin for 60 years; Los Angeles, CA, June 17, 2008.
· d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 64: historian of modern art and director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1982-2008; Philadelphia, PA, June 2, 2008.
· Diddley, Bo, 79: pioneer rock n' roll guitarist and songwriter who combined rhythm and blues with rock and roll in a unique beat; best known for his songs 'Who Do You Love,' and 'Bo Diddley;' Archer, FL, June 2, 2008.
· Ferrer, Mel, 90: actor, director and producer who starred in the films Lili (1952), War and Roses (1956) and The Sun Also Rises (1957), and appeared on television in Falcon Crest (1981-84); directed Audrey Hepburn, his fourth wife, in several movies; Santa Barbara, CA, June 2, 2008.
· McKay, Jim, 86: television sports journalist who covered 10 Olympic Games for ABC television, and hosted the series Wide World of Sports (1961-98); Monkton, MD, June 7, 2008.
· Russert, Tim, 59: television journalist who moderated the political affairs show Meet the Press (1991-2008), and served as NBC's Washington Bureau Chief; earlier, served as chief of staff (1977-82) for NY (D) Sen. Daniel Moynihan, and counselor (1983-84) to NY Gov. Mario Cuomo; Washington, DC, June 13, 2008.
· Saint-Laurent, Yves, 71: French fashion designer who transformed fashion, notably emphasizing pants and military-inspired peacoats in early collections, and often drawing inspiration from street styles as well as artists such as Picasso and Matisse; Paris, France, June 1, 2008
· Tudor, Tasha, 92: author and illustrator of nearly 100 children's books; Mother Goose (1944), and 1 is One (1956) named Caldecott Honor books for her illustrations; Marlboro, VT, June 18, 2008.
· Winston, Stan, 62: Academy Award-winning special effects and make up artist, best known for his dinosaur creations in the Jurassic Park films (1993 & 1997), and work on The Terminator films (1984, 1991 and 2003); Malibu, CA, June 15, 2008.
This Day In History - 10 July 2008
10 July 1913: Death Valley, California: temperatures reach a whopping 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 Celsius), the hottest on U.S. record.
Did I mention I hate the heat?
Did I mention I hate the heat?
The World's First Flying Saucer: Made Right Here on Earth
Scientific American: "A University of Florida researcher has plans on the drawing board for a saucer-shaped aircraft that turns the surrounding air into fuel."
This is a fascinating concept if they can make this work. I'd especially be keen on it if they can compact the design, put it in vehicles to feed off the carbon dioxide, methane and other gases we've added to our planet by our presence.
I mean, flight's all right, but ground transport is something we'd need to work on too, I think.
If not a transporter. :-)
This is a fascinating concept if they can make this work. I'd especially be keen on it if they can compact the design, put it in vehicles to feed off the carbon dioxide, methane and other gases we've added to our planet by our presence.
I mean, flight's all right, but ground transport is something we'd need to work on too, I think.
If not a transporter. :-)
05 July 2008
Microsoft Surface Video - Touchscreen, Multi Touch Coffee Table - Behind the Scenes
Popular Mechanics: "The software giant has built a new touchscreen computer—a coffee table that will change the world. Go inside its top-secret development with PopularMechanics.com, then forget the keyboard and mouse: The next generation of computer interfaces will be hands-on."
Just in case you haven't yet seen this, is something to look forward to... one day.
Just in case you haven't yet seen this, is something to look forward to... one day.
03 July 2008
"Study says many dial-up users don't want broadband"
Yahoo! News: "A new study suggests that attitude rather than availability may be the key reason why more Americans don't have high-speed Internet access."
It reminds me of a delicate situation at work. The majority of those on our payroll has direct-deposit into their respective bank accounts. There are the last few hold-outs, including one of the managers, who just don't want it for one reason or another, whether traditionalism, distrust of a proven steady system, or dodging banks because they fear discovery of some debt.
I still say the Dark Ages should be left as something to recollect as a part of history, but should be left as such.
It reminds me of a delicate situation at work. The majority of those on our payroll has direct-deposit into their respective bank accounts. There are the last few hold-outs, including one of the managers, who just don't want it for one reason or another, whether traditionalism, distrust of a proven steady system, or dodging banks because they fear discovery of some debt.
I still say the Dark Ages should be left as something to recollect as a part of history, but should be left as such.
02 July 2008
Antro Solo 150 mpg hybrid unites the Flintstones and Jetsons
DVICE: So far the comments have been underwhelming... I don't blame them, especially about the seat design/location.
If I had a chance to try it out, I'd give it a go. It's not like I have anyone else to take, eh?
If I had a chance to try it out, I'd give it a go. It's not like I have anyone else to take, eh?
Muhammad "The Cat" Ali video
Oh, this is so cute! The cat's just swatting at the air, but while watching a boxing match... :-D
26 June 2008
Cadbury Egg Rube Goldberg Machine
CollegeHumor video: This is something only college students would do... except me. I was too busy... and had few friends.
18 June 2008
When You Can't Stop Laughing....
Oh, how I love German women... Two of my good friends are German women, and one of my best friends is a Brit-Germ.
Anyway, one of the comments to the video included a translation, in case you're curious, so here it is...
"Good morning! Slowly but surely fall is coming. Our...ohh! That wasn't bad either! hihhi...well,.. the late summer anticyclone...[laugh]...sorry...is slowly moving east...and this Biscay current...[laugh]...sorry, it's a bit early in the morning! Well, this Biscay current brought heavy storms... [laugh]... sorry!... in France... and is now moving towards the western Alps, and...[laugh]...sorry...!
[laugh]...Let's move on to the weather charts otherwise it's getting too late! Ok, the early temperatures are between *gulp* 10-16 degrees - in the low mountain range in the one-digit range. In the north and in the south...[laugh]"
I wish I knew more German that I could actually clean this up some more.
15 June 2008
"Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group installs Datavision Business Intelligence System Worldwide"
Hospitality Net - Industry News: "Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group installs Datavision Business Intelligence System Worldwide ... to consolidate information from PMS, POS, Spa, Sales & Catering and Back Office at each Mandarin Oriental hotel..."
I'm only posting this because as I read this article, I was thinking, "What Mandarin Oriental sneezes out, KOR will catch." It's been the case for about a year until when I'd gone, as a number of the personnel are either from Mandarin Oriental or Ritz-Carlton. Further solidifying this is that Datavision is based in Miami.
I'll have to tell the Sales Department to keep me posted on this one.
I'm only posting this because as I read this article, I was thinking, "What Mandarin Oriental sneezes out, KOR will catch." It's been the case for about a year until when I'd gone, as a number of the personnel are either from Mandarin Oriental or Ritz-Carlton. Further solidifying this is that Datavision is based in Miami.
I'll have to tell the Sales Department to keep me posted on this one.
FREE Technolgy or Bust
The Hotel Show - News & Updates: "Hotels charging guests to use Internet and failing to provide access for iPods could lose out, says The Hotel Show Seven Star conference moderator"
So basically, we'd all better shape up. Marriott has already begun to embrace this and other concepts like organic liquour, but who knows when it will all end. In the future, it might not be such an issue to get these things done.
So basically, we'd all better shape up. Marriott has already begun to embrace this and other concepts like organic liquour, but who knows when it will all end. In the future, it might not be such an issue to get these things done.
04 June 2008
Some More News Bloopers
Next on the blooper/news-related post: bloopers! One of them you might not be sure if you want to laugh, because it's slightly awkward.
Anderson Cooper on Sesame Street
This is so cute! I died when he asked Walker Cranky to elaborate.
"Grrr*RRRR*!"
22 May 2008
TASER patent: ‘Don’t tase me, bro’ situations soon to be simultaneously shot on video
DVICE: Wow... TASERCam. That's mildly humourous.
20 May 2008
Earth 911 » Making Every Day Earth Day
Earth 911 » Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, Green Lifestyle: This is a very useful website, particularly where you can find out where to recycle, if you use them, compact fluorescent bulbs, which contain mercury (and thus you shouldn't dispose of them in normal garbage).
Now that I know where to dispose of mine, I'm going to have my engineering department put the spent ones in a box that I can take to the disposal centre, which is minutes away from work.
Do your part, because this starts with you!
Now that I know where to dispose of mine, I'm going to have my engineering department put the spent ones in a box that I can take to the disposal centre, which is minutes away from work.
Do your part, because this starts with you!
Earth Week Archives
DVICE: Going Green, the geek way. This is partly a commemoration of my registering for the Green Party... Some people say I'm throwing myself away, but beside the marijuana thing, I believe in a lot of what they support.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
15 May 2008
10 May 2008
27 April 2008
The Rather Difficult Font Game
The Rather Difficult Font Game
For those typographers who get kicks out of testing their knowledge. I didn't do that well, becauase I haven't a clue on most of the fonts listed. Seriously, it's hard.
For those typographers who get kicks out of testing their knowledge. I didn't do that well, becauase I haven't a clue on most of the fonts listed. Seriously, it's hard.
20 April 2008
Oroitzapenak kolpeak eta laztanak - Translation Pending
However, regardless...
Rock... in... Basque. I'd never thought I'd see such an animal. But here it is.
19 April 2008
Beautiful Colors
Flickr - Photo Sharing!
This is a cool, colourful photograph taken by an Egyptian guy at a hotel in Cairo.
This is a cool, colourful photograph taken by an Egyptian guy at a hotel in Cairo.
How to Find Smoke-Free Hotel Rooms Worldwide
The Good Life HOT MAR - TheStreet.com: "Hotels in North America are increasingly going smoke-free, but hotels in Europe and Asia often seem as slow as late-night room service when it comes to kicking the tobacco habit."
I don't mean to sound judgmental, but it's a nasty habit anyway. Smoke-free rooms all around, I say. That's been kind of a bone of contention among hoteliers I've known, because there are just some guests who don't feel they can get up and go outside to smoke.
They'll try to rig smoke detectors, smoke next to exhaust fans... Anything rather than get up and walk.
I don't mean to sound judgmental, but it's a nasty habit anyway. Smoke-free rooms all around, I say. That's been kind of a bone of contention among hoteliers I've known, because there are just some guests who don't feel they can get up and go outside to smoke.
They'll try to rig smoke detectors, smoke next to exhaust fans... Anything rather than get up and walk.
Shan Kanagasingham Appointed General Manager Of The Tides South Beach, The Flagship Property For New Tides Brand
Hospitality Net - Industry News: "Extensive hotel-opening experience clinches hire as 'Diva of Ocean Drive' prepares for December re-launch"
A past news story from my former employer who taught me much of what I know today about hospitality. May they be well.
I do miss them, but times do change.
A past news story from my former employer who taught me much of what I know today about hospitality. May they be well.
I do miss them, but times do change.
Jobless lorry driver 'sold' The Ritz hotel to businessman in £250million con
The Daily Mail:
"When businessman Terry Collins was offered the chance to buy the Ritz Hotel for a knockdown price of £250million it was an opportunity that sounded too good to be true.
And it was indeed too good to be true. The hotel, with an estimated market value of around £600million, was not on the market.
Yet two conmen managed to persuade Mr Collins, co-founder of a large and reputable property company, that the hotel's owners, the Barclay brothers, were prepared to sell it at a bargain price."
Now, I'm not one to arbitrarily post something from The Daily Mail, especially since it's not the most worthy piece of news media on this planet... However, I'd originally seen this on one of the hospitality news sources to which I subscribe, and thought, "Oh, well they're a little more reputable, so I suppose it can't be all that bad." I'm not really certain in the figures TDM quote as being what these con artists had spent, as well as on what they'd spent the sum they'd philandered, but it was rather TMZ-like of them, anyway.
Still, I think this businessman should've researched his investment's worth a little more throughly before putting down the pounds, which, if he wins back, will probably be reallocated to legal fees anyway.
"When businessman Terry Collins was offered the chance to buy the Ritz Hotel for a knockdown price of £250million it was an opportunity that sounded too good to be true.
And it was indeed too good to be true. The hotel, with an estimated market value of around £600million, was not on the market.
Yet two conmen managed to persuade Mr Collins, co-founder of a large and reputable property company, that the hotel's owners, the Barclay brothers, were prepared to sell it at a bargain price."
Now, I'm not one to arbitrarily post something from The Daily Mail, especially since it's not the most worthy piece of news media on this planet... However, I'd originally seen this on one of the hospitality news sources to which I subscribe, and thought, "Oh, well they're a little more reputable, so I suppose it can't be all that bad." I'm not really certain in the figures TDM quote as being what these con artists had spent, as well as on what they'd spent the sum they'd philandered, but it was rather TMZ-like of them, anyway.
Still, I think this businessman should've researched his investment's worth a little more throughly before putting down the pounds, which, if he wins back, will probably be reallocated to legal fees anyway.
11 April 2008
Daft Punk - Harder Bodies (Male Version)
This, which I'd found via my brother Roman, was just the most amazing and entertaining thing I've seen as yet today.
Enjoy!
10 April 2008
Beautiful Handwriting, Lettering and Calligraphy
Monday Inspiration Smashing Magazine
It's all about the handwriting... I know that I was one of those wonderful people who, between second and fourth grades, utterly failed at forming letters in the precise ways the handwriting guides had requested. This has, for the most part, been overcome though my letters are very closely written. When I have sufficient pressure, without smudging or smearing, and when it's perfectly aligned, my handwriting's damn gorgeous.
I think I want to start a little Facebook project about handwriting now...
Though it probably won't be for the timid.
It's all about the handwriting... I know that I was one of those wonderful people who, between second and fourth grades, utterly failed at forming letters in the precise ways the handwriting guides had requested. This has, for the most part, been overcome though my letters are very closely written. When I have sufficient pressure, without smudging or smearing, and when it's perfectly aligned, my handwriting's damn gorgeous.
I think I want to start a little Facebook project about handwriting now...
Though it probably won't be for the timid.
05 April 2008
Foreign financers feel they need no license to thrill on Japanese roads
Mainichi Daily News: "At first, the February car crash in Tokyo's exclusive Minato-ku only seemed out of the ordinary because it involved a black Maserati slamming into a taxi, but it has turned out to be very special indeed."
My opinion on this is simply that being so cavalier about other countries' laws is one of the myriad of reasons why the international community can be so mistrustful of foreigners. If you go to the country and it's a simple law like "renew your visa certain months before its expiry" or "go to such a place to renew your driving licence," do so.
Granted, the visa one isn't so simple. Neither are some traffic laws, but if what they say is true, then this dodging is not so nice.
Principal reasons behind not following through seem to be because "I didn't feel like it," and I've never been one to agree with "I didn't feel like it."
Buck up and be responsible.
My opinion on this is simply that being so cavalier about other countries' laws is one of the myriad of reasons why the international community can be so mistrustful of foreigners. If you go to the country and it's a simple law like "renew your visa certain months before its expiry" or "go to such a place to renew your driving licence," do so.
Granted, the visa one isn't so simple. Neither are some traffic laws, but if what they say is true, then this dodging is not so nice.
Principal reasons behind not following through seem to be because "I didn't feel like it," and I've never been one to agree with "I didn't feel like it."
Buck up and be responsible.
Vandalism on online epilepsy forum triggers convulsions
Wikinews: "An internet forum, run by the non-profit Epilepsy Foundation, was attacked last week by a group of vandals. The attack, first reported by Wired News, exploited a function of the forums to post JavaScript code. The code injected by the vandals flashed two images repeatedly and tried to lead users off to external websites showing flashing lights and shapes intended to trigger off epileptic fits."
Sex offenders face website bans
BBC NEWS UK : "Sex offenders' e-mail addresses are to be passed to social networking sites like Facebook and Bebo to prevent them contacting children."
01 April 2008
"De la mosquée à l'église, une route solitaire"
Le Monde.fr: Société: "Depuis, il se sent 'illuminé'. Né en France, élevé dans la tradition musulmane, le jeune homme âgé de 26 ans a rejoint les quelques centaines de musulmans qui, plus ou moins ouvertement, se convertissent chaque année au christianisme, embrassant la religion catholique ou protestante."
I often wonder if the reverse would've been so unforgiving. A good read.
I often wonder if the reverse would've been so unforgiving. A good read.
Solar Tsunamis Move at Astronomical Speeds
Solar Tsunamis Move at Astronomical Speeds - Yahoo! News: "Images of a tsunami blasting its way through the sun's lower atmosphere have been taken for the first time."
Read it, and then the video is here.
I just love stories of human progress as far as new things accomplished. If we put our minds to it, get our physics in check and whatnot, we've got it licked...
So long as we're responsible.
Read it, and then the video is here.
I just love stories of human progress as far as new things accomplished. If we put our minds to it, get our physics in check and whatnot, we've got it licked...
So long as we're responsible.
Valentine's Day - World Holiday Ever?
I'd seen this last year and found it funny... He curses a bit, and it's a little vulgar in some places, but it's funnish.
Sushi: The Japanese Tradition
Just a little laugh... though you should take it seriously. Or not. :-)
30 March 2008
29 March 2008
Real Electric Car Featured in Star Trek Movie
Real Electric Car Featured in Star Trek Movie LiveScience: "The Aptera electric car is so futuristic-looking, it's been seen on the set of the new Star Trek movie."
Not the best-looking car in the world, but it's Star Trek. I'm not really fond of the colours much either, but it kind of reminds me of Togepi, the pokémon.
Not the best-looking car in the world, but it's Star Trek. I'm not really fond of the colours much either, but it kind of reminds me of Togepi, the pokémon.
Rotten Eggs: Secret Ingredient for Suspended Animation?
Rotten Eggs: Secret Ingredient for Suspended Animation? LiveScience: "Science fiction usually sticks hibernating spaceflyers in glowing capsules of goo, but a real-life ingredient for suspended animation may not be too far off, scientists say."
So, yeah... When we are uncovered 400 years later by the Enterprise-D crew, the first thing they're going to smell is not our rotting corpses, but our living corpses smelling like rotting corpses...
Splendid! :-)
So, yeah... When we are uncovered 400 years later by the Enterprise-D crew, the first thing they're going to smell is not our rotting corpses, but our living corpses smelling like rotting corpses...
Splendid! :-)
Hey, Four-Eyes! You're No Geek!
"The popular notion that people who wear glasses are geeks or nerds doesn't hold up under scrutiny.
A new Australian study looked for an association between introversion (bashfulness or being self-absorbed) and people who are near-sighted, an eye condition that affects one in five people in the United States, according to ophthalmologist Arun Verma of the Daljit Singh Eye Hospital in India."
From LiveScience
The sample size and judgment calls may be questionable, but it's a fun read anyway...
A new Australian study looked for an association between introversion (bashfulness or being self-absorbed) and people who are near-sighted, an eye condition that affects one in five people in the United States, according to ophthalmologist Arun Verma of the Daljit Singh Eye Hospital in India."
From LiveScience
The sample size and judgment calls may be questionable, but it's a fun read anyway...
27 March 2008
Researcher: Apple to weather recession better than rivals
Even though economic uncertainty is pulling U.S. computer buying plans into a nose dive, Apple's prospects remain brighter than some of its PC rivals, a research firm said Wednesday.
"The U.S. market is heading south, and there's nobody that can escape unscathed," said Paul Carton, director of research at ChangeWave Research. "But it looks like Apple will handle this relatively well."
From: InfoWorld News 2008-03-26 By Gregg Keizer, Computerworld
"The U.S. market is heading south, and there's nobody that can escape unscathed," said Paul Carton, director of research at ChangeWave Research. "But it looks like Apple will handle this relatively well."
From: InfoWorld News 2008-03-26 By Gregg Keizer, Computerworld
26 March 2008
Finally Found: The War Kitten!
All recently have known that I've been having a certain fascination with the concept of a "War Kitten." If you've seen the Capital One commercial, you know what I mean (and in case you haven't...), because it's hilarious!
Anyway, I've found one!
Anyway, I've found one!
Welcome to My "As I See It" Blog...
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