Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Nerdkits
Anyone ever played with a Nerdkit from NerdKits.com? Waiting for mine to arrive... Looks like something fun to tinker with with the kids.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Earth day - Bacon bra
Get earthy with this bra.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/04/bacon-bra-brassiere-womens-edible-underwear.html
http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/04/bacon-bra-brassiere-womens-edible-underwear.html
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Jumping to conclusions
Am I jumping to conclusions? Does correlation equal causation? Of course not silly.
Solar Power your Nintendo DS
This is awesome. Kill the power cord forever and follow these steps to make your Nintendo DS solar powered.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Lil Rounds - The Rose
Lil Rounds sang a gospel version of Bette Midler's “The Rose”. It didn't really work for me. I mean.. it was okay. But I think she will have issues getting through tomorrow night's vote.
Video and MP3 coming soon..
Video and MP3 coming soon..
Kris Allen - Falling Slowly
Kris sang Glen Hansard's Falling Slowly from the "Once" soundtrack. I agree with Quintin in that he was obviously sing a song that meant something to him. Very nice job.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Danny Gokey - Endless Love
Danny Gokey sang Diana Ross and Lionel Richie's Endless love. Nice version. Sounded heart-felt.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Matt Giraud - To Really Love a Woman
Matt Giraud sang Bryan Adams' “To Really Love a Woman”. He played piano and did a good job with it. He sounded good with the whole orchestra. Judges did not agree with me.
Video and MP3 coming soon.
Video and MP3 coming soon.
Adam Lambert - Born to be Wild
Adam sang a funky version of Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild. Typical Adam Lambert. He is the one to beat in this year's American Idol. It was a rocking performance.
Video and MP3 coming here.
Video and MP3 coming here.
Anoop Desai - Everything I Do
Anoop sang by Bryan Adam's Everything I do. Quentin Tarantino was funny telling how to sing the song. Once again... these movie songs are so common... so played.
Anoop did a good job with it. Very smooth.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Anoop did a good job with it. Very smooth.
Video and MP3 links coming soon.
Allison Iraheta - Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Allison took Aerosmith's “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" and did an okay job with it. But it is such a boring, over done song. I bet the judges will agree with me. She did fine with it.
Video and MP3 video link coming soon.
Video and MP3 video link coming soon.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Hiding eggs
It is a cliche to be able to hide ones own Easter eggs, but I swear it is possible.
I can go out into the yard and hide them for the kids. Yep 40 of them out there. Kids search... find 38.
Two of them have apparently slipped off to another dimension.
I can go out into the yard and hide them for the kids. Yep 40 of them out there. Kids search... find 38.
Two of them have apparently slipped off to another dimension.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Hail!! Some 3" across Rockmart, GA
Strong storms moved through Rockmart, Georgia about 30 minutes ago. Hail measuring 3" across blasted out of the sky for over 5 minutes. It was extremely loud.
Sorry for the cell phone quality video.
Sorry for the cell phone quality video.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Harper's Island - Death by footbridge
Harper's Island lived up to the gore buzz. Not bad for a network TV show... Suspense... Mystery. Good stuff. One by one. What a way to go Harry!
Harper's Island - Madison
Madison seems to be an evil little girl on Harper's Island. Burning a slug with a magnifying glass is not something a normal girl would do...
Harper's Island - Death by prop
Well, the first victim on Harper's Island was tied to a yacht propeller with an air tank... So he could suffer until his untimely death when the boat was launched. Harper's Island is a new horror / Drama on CBS that airs Thursdays at 10pm.
Jon Stewart - Laser Plane cuts
Jon Stewart is freaking hilarious. He is a funny, funny man.
"Please don't take away my Laser Plane... It's all I have." - Comedy Gold
"Please don't take away my Laser Plane... It's all I have." - Comedy Gold
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Furnace Blower Motor - replacement
I recently discovered my furnace blower motor at my house was not spinning up properly. I decided to attempt to replace it myself. I have never worked on HVAC before but I have some computer/electronics experience. It was WAY easy than I ever thought it would be. Take photos of all connections on the circuit board to make things a snap to put back together. KILL ALL POWER AT BREAKER BOX BEFORE STARTING. Use a meter to ensure that the power is off. Disconnect everything. The Blower (on my unit) assembly will be held in by two sheet metal screws on the top. Remove them and the whole assembly will slide out like a drawer. From there you should be able to easily work on the removal and replacement of the blower motor. Take notes... go slow. Take pictures and label things. The whole process (one receiving the replacement motor) took me about 45 minutes and saved a ton of money.
White Miami Vice Tux Jacket
Want a White Miami Vice Tux Jacket? You can find one at the Rusty Zipper.
Conficker is Active
The Conficker worm has become active. It has updated via peer to peer dropping its payload off onto each infected host. Since the payload is heavily encrypted it has been a challenging effort to experts to analyze it. It also attempts to connected to MySpace.com, MSN.com, eBay.com, CNN.com and AOL.com as a way to test that infected host has Internet connectivity. More to come...
Be sure to make use of the Conficker Eyechart to make sure that you are not infected.
Be sure to make use of the Conficker Eyechart to make sure that you are not infected.
Psychic economy
Nice to see that the psychics are cashing in on the downturn of the economy. If you want to open up your chakras and feel better about your karma and be an all around wonderful person, You don't have to visit a psychic, you can just donate directly to my children an amount of your choosing...
People amaze me sometimes. Anyway, on to the video..
People amaze me sometimes. Anyway, on to the video..
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Get rich using your iPhone
You can get rich using this list of iPhone apps. These financial apps will help you use your iPhone to manage your money effectively.
Free iPhone Games - Classics
You can find a great list of free iPhone Games featuring most of the tabletop classics. Great list!
Free Blackberry Games
You can find free blackberry games that you can download directly to your Blackberry. Here is a list free games for Blackberry.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Free 24-oz Bottle of Hunt's Ketchup
You can get a coupon for a free 24-oz bottle of Hunt's Ketchup
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- Coupon book contains a coupon for free ketchup
Want to buy a Cuban cigar from a local convenience store?
Want to buy a Cuban cigar from a local convenience store? You may get the opportunity if the Obama administration gets their way. Obama is in favor of relaxing trade and travel restrictions with the island nation just 90 miles south of Miami. The Cuba embargo was imposed on the Castro government on February 7, 1962. Lawmakers are considering lifting the commercial, economic, and financial embargo.
Read more here.
Read more here.
Scott MacIntyre voted off tonight
Scott MacIntyre will be going home tonight or I will eat my hat. I am not wearing a hat, but I am still fairly confident that he is next to go. He is officially over his head in the talent pool. The judges will not save him.
Spock joins Fringe
Leonard Nimoy joins the cast of J.J. Abrams's Fringe. He will become William Bell, Walter Bishop's former lab partner-turned-millionaire founder of Massive Dynamic.
Joel Osteen and his wife on Larry King Live
Joel Osteen is a great orator. I enjoy listening to his anecdotes. I am not big on preacher types, but he has a nice delivery mixed with light comedy.
Commuter break dance
People in Antwerp, Belgium dance to techno version of the Sound of Music in the train station.
Nice!
Nice!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Adam Lambert - Mad World
Adam sang a haunting version of Tears For Fear's "Mad World". I still think he is the one to beat for this season. Great performance. He had his moment.
Simon stood to clap. He doesn't give out many standing ovations.
Seen the video? It's worth tracking down.
You can find the video and MP3 here.
Simon stood to clap. He doesn't give out many standing ovations.
Seen the video? It's worth tracking down.
You can find the video and MP3 here.
Matt Giraud - Part Time Lover
Matt Sang Stevie Wonder's Part Time Lover. It was kind of a slower arrangement but he did a solid job, but it felt like it was dragging.
Judges loved it. I thought it was okay, I guess.
You can judge it for yourself... Track down the video and MP3 here.
Judges loved it. I thought it was okay, I guess.
You can judge it for yourself... Track down the video and MP3 here.
Allison Iraheta - I Can’t Make You Love Me
Allison sang Bonnie Raitt's "I Can’t Make You Love Me". She has a big voice and I think she did a good job on the song. She really is a great singer for a 16 year old.
Judges agreed.
You can find the Video and MP3 here
Judges agreed.
You can find the Video and MP3 here
Scott MacIntyre - The Search Is Over
Scott performed Survivor's power ballad "The Search is Over". Also over, in my opinion, is Scott's American Idol journey. Scott left his piano and brought out a guitar. I think the song was too big for him. I think he will be in the bottom three.
Here is a video and MP3 of the lack luster performance.
Here is a video and MP3 of the lack luster performance.
Anoop Desai - True Colors
Anoop chose to sing Cyndi Lauper's True Colors. He sounded smooth, but I really think it was a great song choice. This song still makes me think of a film commercial. Overall, it was not a horrible performance.
You should track down the video for yourself. You can find the video and mp3 here.
You should track down the video for yourself. You can find the video and mp3 here.
Lil Rounds - What's Love Got To Do With It
Lil sang Tina Turner's "What's Love Got To Do With It." She did a decent job with it. It should keep her out of the bottom three for sure. It is just one of those songs that is tough to rise above the original.
She looked great.
She looked great.
Kris Allen - All She Wants To Do Is Dance
Kris Allen performed Don Henley's "All She Wants To Do Is Dance". This is one of those songs that will not ever be better than the original. Kris sang a funky version that wasn't that bad. He played his guitar surrounded by harem of girls.
I don't think he pulled it off. Judges were split.
You can find the video and MP3 here.
I don't think he pulled it off. Judges were split.
You can find the video and MP3 here.
Danny Gokey - Stand by me
Danny performed a sleepy version of Stand by Me. It was a little hokey for my taste and never really got off the ground. Just really a ho-hum performance.
You can find a video and MP3 here.
You can find a video and MP3 here.
American Idol - Year they were born
American Idol focusing on songs from the year they were born. To be fair, they introduced the judges and Seacrest with their baby photos.
Next, the performances...
Next, the performances...
Monday, April 6, 2009
Herpes monkeys escape research facility
Herpes infected monkeys escape a research facility.
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Is tap water better than bottled water?
Studies are showing that tap water is better for you than out of the bottle.
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms
Watch out for Caffeine withdrawal symptoms. You will be surprised by the after effects of missing your morning coffee.
Judge orders parrot to appear in court
An African Grey Parrot must appear in court to help solve the case of its rightful owner.
Apparently this parrot flew away three years ago and now there is a custody battle over it.
Parrot appearing on the stand? I believe that this is straight out of a Phoenix Wright Nintendo DS game.
Apparently this parrot flew away three years ago and now there is a custody battle over it.
Parrot appearing on the stand? I believe that this is straight out of a Phoenix Wright Nintendo DS game.
Farrah Fawcett - hospitalized
Farrah Fawcett is hospitalized in critical condition. She has been fighting cancer and appears to have taken a turn for the worse.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Octo-Reality?
For love of god, please don't allow the Octo-mom to exploit her 14 children with a reality TV show. The world does not need an Octo-reality TV show.
Dolly Parton - 60 minutes
Dolly Parton is adorable. In her 60 minutes interview, she seems like such a down to earth person. Even with all of her success, she seems to be the epitome of an anti-diva.
She has written a ton of wonderful songs.
She has written a ton of wonderful songs.
Dive with sharks on the cheap
Want to dive with sharks, but you don't have the cash to spend on it? You can dive with the sharks at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.
Public hospials cutting charity care
Public hospitals forced to cut charity care. Just one more symptom on the lapsing economy. Story on 60 minutes tonight.
60minutes.com
60minutes.com
15 years ago, Kurt Cobain left us.
On April 5, 1994, 15 years ago, a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head would end Kurt Cobain's life at the age of 27.
His music lives on and has inspired countless others. Nirvana still remains one of the 90's most influential band,
His music lives on and has inspired countless others. Nirvana still remains one of the 90's most influential band,
Jobless to Topless
With the economy turned sour, many people are going from jobless to topless.
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Pink Dolphin
Pink Dolphin swimming off coast of Lousiana.
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Economy Sucks Party
Comedy club in Wisconsin is offering a way to forget about the economy for a bit.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carey - Larry King Live
In support of world autism day, Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carey discuss autism issue on Larry King Live.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Penn Jillette on Larry King
A smart, charismatic president is the worst thing to have in Penn Jillette's view. He thinks is a horrible thing when the entire American population is behind the president.
Interesting view, but I don't think I agree.
Interesting view, but I don't think I agree.
Unemployment rising - recession accelerating
News was not good today when it was announce that 2 million jobs were lost in 2009 so far. 13 million people are looking for jobs. Millions more are discouraged and have dropped out of the job market.
Renewed partnership and a time of change
This was the message Obama brought to the town hall meeting today in France. Obama is trying to change France's Anti-American views and take America into a new positive view on the world's stage. He message pushed for a renewed partnership it this time of change.
Obama holds a town hall meeting in France
Obama stated the US wants to be a partner with europe. With the world economy in shambles and 2 million jobs lost in the US thus far in 2009, things look bleak. Obama is turning to our allies for help change the world's economic outlook.
Will G20 agreement end recession?
Obama has stated that the G20 agreement will be a turning point. The 20 Countries pledged $1 trillion for the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and other global institutions for individual countries to draw on to restore credit, economic growth and jobs.
Will this help our economy? Is the recession over? Will this really hep create jobs?
Will this help our economy? Is the recession over? Will this really hep create jobs?
Linux Game console - EVO
Linux Game console - EVO ready to ship. The technicial details and impressive.
The EVO Smart console is now available for pre-orders, with shipments beginning April 10, says Envizions. Potential OEM/resellers, distributors, and earlier adopters may buy the beta versions of the consoles for $280-$350 per unit, and as of April 17, the official retail price will be $380. The beta program will last until June 17.
The EVO Smart console is now available for pre-orders, with shipments beginning April 10, says Envizions. Potential OEM/resellers, distributors, and earlier adopters may buy the beta versions of the consoles for $280-$350 per unit, and as of April 17, the official retail price will be $380. The beta program will last until June 17.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Google Custom Web Server and Data Center not an April fools joke
So... I have come to the conclusion that Google Custom Web Server and Data Center Design are not an April fools joke. Google released this information yesterday. I guess they have a sense of humor about having a sense of humor. Good Stuff.
Conficker eye chart
Look at this Conficker Eye Chart to see if you are infected by Conficker. If you all the image will not load, you could be infected.
Pandiculation
Pandiculation is the act of yawning a stretching at the same time. It's very satisfying, especially when lying horizontally.
Petting zoo with Lions and tigers and Bears (oh my!)
What could possibly go wrong when you allow the general public to pay $50 to pet the lions, and tigers and bears?
Zoo Lujan in Argentina
Yikes!
Zoo Lujan in Argentina
Yikes!
Hulu offering Nova episodes
Hulu.com is now offering full Nova episodes for your view pleasure. Science!
Free Concert Tickets
Willing to blog about your favorite artist after going to concert for free? EventChaser is willing to give you tickets to your favorite event if you are will to blog about it to the rest of the EventChaser community. If you’re an existing blogger or administer a relevant website then EventChaser is interested in recruiting you to do just that. As a preferred EventChaser you’ll receive free event tickets in exchange for your review of the event you attend.
Free T-Shirts and giveaways
Want a free T-shirt? You can find many limited time offers here. Most require filling out a form, but is you are a sucker for free swag, check it out.
Send letter from web or e-mail
Ever wanted to send a snail mail letter from the from your e-mail? This is exactly what they do at Postful.com. You can send a letter or a postcard to any address you like. I have used this service many times and works wonderfully. You can send full color photos. You can send just text. Rates are very reasonable.
Spidermac
If you want an interesting and informative desktop on your mac, check this out. Pretty cool because all text bubbles are system tasks.
Michelle Obama hugs the Queen
The first lady apparently hugged the Queen of England yesterday. I am not sure if that was royal protocol. The Queen seemed to take it in stride.
Starchild Skull Video
If you are into aliens and tin foil hats, here is a video explaining the starchild skull found in Mexico.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Chelsea Lately
Kendra Wilkinson is coming out with a line of stripper poles.
New reality shows - families doing comedy and skits (huh?)
Lesbian attacked her wife with a turkey baster and attempted to forcible artificially inseminate her with her brothers semen. You can't make this stuff up.
New reality shows - families doing comedy and skits (huh?)
Lesbian attacked her wife with a turkey baster and attempted to forcible artificially inseminate her with her brothers semen. You can't make this stuff up.
Megan is going home
Megan Joy Corkrey has been eliminated from Season 8 of American Idol. Sad to see her go.
Bottom Three
Megan, Allison and Anoop made up the bottom three... Wonder who is going home... find out in a few minutes.
Deckhand chokes to death on bait
A deckhand choked to death on a bait fish he put in his mouth.
The 54-year-old longtime fisherman was trying to "make the students laugh" when he popped the fish in his mouth. It lodged in his throat and Jeff Twaddle quickly lost consciousness. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
They had to send notes home to the families of the children so they could seek grief counseling.
The 54-year-old longtime fisherman was trying to "make the students laugh" when he popped the fish in his mouth. It lodged in his throat and Jeff Twaddle quickly lost consciousness. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
They had to send notes home to the families of the children so they could seek grief counseling.
RIM (finally) Launches BlackBerry App Store
Research in Motion has finally launched a Blackberry app store. I figured it would just be a matter of time. They do have an issue with a little more diverse hardware than Apple, but I think it will still be a success.
Here is the link to RIM.
April Fools(?)
Here is the link to RIM.
April Fools(?)
Man Rows Across Atlantic in 88 Days
25 year old Paul Ridley has become the youngest person to ever row across the Atlantic Ocean and only the third person to complete such a feat. He did it to raise awareness for cancer research. He mother passed away from skin cancer in 2001.
Sawed-Off Shotgun donated to Goodwill
A Sawed-Off Shotgun was found at Iowa Goodwill facility wrapped in a shirt. Police are looking into the history of the weapon. I would imagine it wasn't dropped there for the tax write-off.
US Expanding Virtual fence on Canadian border
The U.S. Border Patrol is adding 16 more video surveillance cameras in Michigan and New York to help secure the the USA - Canada border.
Thank god. We gotta do something about those pesky Canadians.
What?!?
Thank god. We gotta do something about those pesky Canadians.
What?!?
Conficker is silent
Just as most security professionals have predicted, conficker has greeted April 1st silently. The media frenzy over the worm will likely just desensitize the public into letting collective defenses down for future issues. The good news is that everybody is patched. Hell, I had several family and friends ask me what to do... so, I know I did my job patching family and friends and spreading the word for a safe online security regiment.
Principal Resigns after forcing student to shock himself
A student at Beaver Ridge Elementary School brought a prank pen to school that shocks the bearer upon attempting to write. The student was sent to see the principal after using the pen on some classmates.
As punishment, the principal instructed the student to use the pen to shock himself.
The principal has now resigned over the incident. This is not the first time that this principal was in the spotlight for an "eye for eye" type of punishment. In the past, the principal made a student sit still while another student bit him back as punishment for a biting incident.
More details can be found here.
As punishment, the principal instructed the student to use the pen to shock himself.
The principal has now resigned over the incident. This is not the first time that this principal was in the spotlight for an "eye for eye" type of punishment. In the past, the principal made a student sit still while another student bit him back as punishment for a biting incident.
More details can be found here.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Kris Allen sings "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
Probably one of my favorite songs, Kris did a great job with it. He sounded passionate and like he meant it. Good stuff.
Adam Lambert belts "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
Adam Lambert is the man to beat. He has shown he can sing all over the map. Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music" was no exception to Adam's previous efforts... He nailed it. It was funky and the boy can sing.
Lil Rounds – Celine Dion
Lil sang a very powerful "I surrender." It should keep her in the fight for another week for sure. Cute kid moment.
Matt Giraud - The Fray
The Fray's "You Found me" will probably find Matt Giraud exactly where he was last week -- in the bottom three...
Scott Macintyre Sings Billy Joel's "I Love You Just The Way You Are"
Scott found his niche as he sang of Billy Joel's "I Love You Just The Way You Are." Sounded like the piano man to me... Judges agreed and liked his hair.
Allison Iraheta Don't Speak
Allison has an amazing voice. She had no problem with No Doubt's "Don't Speak" even while playing the guitar for the first time all season. She has a big voice for a 16 year old kid. Judges apparently didn't like her garb.
Danny Gokey sings Rascal Flatts
Danny poured his feelings into belting out "What Hurts The Most" But i think the song still fell flat (no pun intended). Judges did not agree with me... They liked it.
Megan Joy sings Bob Marley
Megan Joy is by far the most attractive American Idol contestant. She performed a groovy, albeit borderline boring, version of Bob Marley's "Turn your lights down low." She has such a unique sounding voice. I didn't think the judges would like her and I, unfortunately, was right. Megan's beauty will probably pull her thought another week.
Anoop rocks Usher's Caught Up
Anoop did a good job cover Usher's Caught Up. He still look a bit out of his element. Judges seem to agree.
April fools
Alright everyone... Be on your toes. Tomorrow is April Fools day. Traditionally a big day for the web. Google should dazzle us all. Confickr should be interesting (but I think it will be much ado about nothing -- Thanks to vigilant security folks getting the word out). You will no doubt see things about ponies, free stuff, moon trips, cars that run on water... etc. Remember, it's a joke.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Two Million Pounds Pistachio Recalled
Salmonella contamination has lead to a major recall of two million pounds of pistachios.
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, based in Terra Bella, Calif., decided to recall its 2008 crop after one of its customers, Kraft Foods, found several types of salmonella during routine analysis of the product. Kraft Foods alerted the Food and Drug Administration of its findings on March 24.
Source: NYTimes
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, based in Terra Bella, Calif., decided to recall its 2008 crop after one of its customers, Kraft Foods, found several types of salmonella during routine analysis of the product. Kraft Foods alerted the Food and Drug Administration of its findings on March 24.
Source: NYTimes
South Park Economic Crisis
South Park Economic Crisis episode was freaking brilliant. Once again Trey Parker and Matt Stone get it right. They are excellent storytellers portraying the madness that goes on in our society. From solving economic decisions by decapitating chickens to having kyle (as Jesus) forgiving everyone's debt (sins) by moving them to his American Express Platinum card with no limit. Very funny stuff.
Holly Madison - fell off stool
Holly Madison struggled as she fell off the stool early in her dance routine. Sadly, she was still smoother than Woz.
Rate my Professor
RateMyProfessors.com is a site in which you can rate your professor and see how your potential future professors have rated with others. I wonder if faculty members like sites such as this... Think they take a peek to see how they are doing?
Sex with Robots
This is a great article about how humanity is screwing itself. Sex with Robots examines how we are and how we will be pleasuring ourselves.
Ghost photos
These are pretty cool. I've seen some of them before. I have always thought that dark room tricks where the reason for ghost photos like these.
Brassage
The Brassage wellness bra is supposed to have "massaging" bumps sewn into the sides that "stimulate lymphatic flow," flushing those toxins away.
IRS Filing Extension
April 15th is coming up faster than you think. If you need more time to do your taxes, you can request an IRS Filing Extension which will give you up until October 15th to file your taxes. You will still have to pay the taxes that you owe now, this will just give you more time to file the paperwork.
Skype for the iPhone
Skype for the iPhone will be released Tuesday. The long-rumored, free Voice over IP (VOIP) app will be available on the Apple App store tomorrow.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Suntrust Bank Break-in using a backhoe
Atlanta area Greenbriar Mall Suntrust bank was broken into using a backhoe. The man apprehended when he ran into issues with the construction equipment.
Diablo is a big kitty
Diablo the tiger from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a big tiger. He was cruelly declawed. He should be much better post surgery.
Paige Hemmis - Pink Hardhat
Paige Hemmis on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has a REALLY pink hardhat.
computertan.com
Computertan.com suggested that you could get a tan by simply visiting their site... as in "through their LCD screen on their desk."
People wishing to get a tan were greeted by a message informing them of the peril of UV rays.... classic.
People wishing to get a tan were greeted by a message informing them of the peril of UV rays.... classic.
Jennifer Hudson of American Idol fame sets wedding date
American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson set a wedding date to be married to her fiance David Otunga.
Pirate Bay Torrents spreading with Facebook
Facebook users are now posting their favorite torrents. The "Share on Facebook" feature will add the torrent to the users facebook profile.
Shamrock Shuffle
Registration for the 2009 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run and 5K Fitness Walk is closed. The event has reached its 32,500 participant capacity. It is going to be chlly.
Academic Earth
Academic Earth is like hulu for academic lectures. I am all for a free college educations. The worlds top scholars delivering lectures for free? Free online Courses from top tier educators? I'm in!
Ghostnet
Lovely, Toronto researchers discovered a large spynet that has been spying on over 103 counties. They are not sure who is in control of the network.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter
The easy way to grow tomatoes on your patio. Just plant it and hang it up -- on a patio, balcony, terrace or tree.
Slimed
Sandra Bullock and Hugh Jackman were slimed when revealing the kids choice for favorite book.
Asus Eee Top
The 15.6-inch touchscreen model has the standard 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of memory, and XP installed on a 160GB drive.
2009 Kids Choice Awards
The Rock hosts the 2009 Kids Choice awards tonight...
Kids Choice Awards Winners:
Favorite Reality Show - American Idol
Favorite TV Actor - Dylan Sprouse
Favorite Cartoon - SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Female Athlete - Candace Parker
Favorite Book - Twilight Series
Favorite Movie - High School Musical 3
Favorite Movie Actor - Will Smith
Favorite Movie Actress - Vanessa Hudgens
Favorite Animated Movie - Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa
Favorite Voice From An Animated Movie - Jack Black
Favorite Male Singer - Jesse McCartney
Favorite Female Singer - Miley Cyrus
Favorite Song - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)
Favorite TV Show - iCarly
Favorite Music Group - Jonas Brothers
Favorite TV Actress - Selena Gomez
Favorite Male Athlete - Peyton Manning
Favorite Video Game - Guitar Hero - World Tour
Big Geen Help Award - Leonardo Dicaprio
Kids Choice Awards Winners:
Favorite Reality Show - American Idol
Favorite TV Actor - Dylan Sprouse
Favorite Cartoon - SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Female Athlete - Candace Parker
Favorite Book - Twilight Series
Favorite Movie - High School Musical 3
Favorite Movie Actor - Will Smith
Favorite Movie Actress - Vanessa Hudgens
Favorite Animated Movie - Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa
Favorite Voice From An Animated Movie - Jack Black
Favorite Male Singer - Jesse McCartney
Favorite Female Singer - Miley Cyrus
Favorite Song - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)
Favorite TV Show - iCarly
Favorite Music Group - Jonas Brothers
Favorite TV Actress - Selena Gomez
Favorite Male Athlete - Peyton Manning
Favorite Video Game - Guitar Hero - World Tour
Big Geen Help Award - Leonardo Dicaprio
Marissa Coleman leads Terps to Win NCAA Regional Semifinal
Marissa Coleman put up 42 points to lead Maryland to victory over Vanderbilt in today's Women's NCAA tournament regional semifinal college basketball game. Maryland outscored Vandy 78 - 74.
IPhones bricked after non-developers try to upgrade to 3.0 beta
Watch attempting to install iPhone OS 3.0 beta on your iPhone. Apparently you will sorely disappointed when it attempts to verify if you have an "authorized" developer device.
Full story at LAtimes.
Full story at LAtimes.
Sports beans
Need energy when riding? I can tell you from experience that these work. My first 55 mile ride way fueled by these:
They keep your energy going!
They keep your energy going!
Wine 1.1.18 release
What's new:
- RPC over HTTP support.
- Improved support for upgrades in MSI.
- Debug symbols in WineDbg on Mac OS X.
- Many Direct3D code cleanups.
- Various bug fixes.
- RPC over HTTP support.
- Improved support for upgrades in MSI.
- Debug symbols in WineDbg on Mac OS X.
- Many Direct3D code cleanups.
- Various bug fixes.
Dollhouse
Dollhouse is a Sci-fi TV series on Fox. Fox is attempting something new with Dollhouse. It runs with fewer commericals than normal TV shows in an attempt to keep the viewer engaged.
The premise of the show is revolves around "Actives" or "Dolls". The Dolls have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory, muscle memory, skills, and language, for different assignments (referred to as engagements).
The premise of the show is revolves around "Actives" or "Dolls". The Dolls have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory, muscle memory, skills, and language, for different assignments (referred to as engagements).
Friday, March 27, 2009
Conficker
You have to be impressed by the complexities of Conficker. It used a three week old encryption algorithm (MD-6). When Dr. Rivest’s group (creators of MD-6) submitted a revised version of the MD-6 algorithm, as a buffer overflow had been discovered in its implementation, Conflicker implemented the revised MD-6 algorithm.
Conficker Analysis
From this report:
"We must also acknowledge the multiple skill sets that are revealed within the evolving design and implementation of Conficker. Those responsible for this outbreak have demonstrated Internet-wide programming skills, advanced cryptographic skills, custom dual-layer code packing and code obfuscation skills, and in-depth knowledge of Windows internals and security products. They are among the first to introduce the Internet rendezvous point scheme, and have now integrated a sophisticated P2P protocol that does not require an embedded peer list. They have continually seeded the Internet with new MD5 variants, and have adapted their code base to address the latest attempts to thwart Conficker. They have infiltrated government sites, military networks, home PCs, critical infrastructure, small networks, and universities, around the world. Perhaps an even greater threat than what they have done so far, is what they have learned and what they will build next."
Impressive stuff.
Conficker Analysis
From this report:
"We must also acknowledge the multiple skill sets that are revealed within the evolving design and implementation of Conficker. Those responsible for this outbreak have demonstrated Internet-wide programming skills, advanced cryptographic skills, custom dual-layer code packing and code obfuscation skills, and in-depth knowledge of Windows internals and security products. They are among the first to introduce the Internet rendezvous point scheme, and have now integrated a sophisticated P2P protocol that does not require an embedded peer list. They have continually seeded the Internet with new MD5 variants, and have adapted their code base to address the latest attempts to thwart Conficker. They have infiltrated government sites, military networks, home PCs, critical infrastructure, small networks, and universities, around the world. Perhaps an even greater threat than what they have done so far, is what they have learned and what they will build next."
Impressive stuff.
Free Online Courses from top universities
There are some amazing free online courses available online.
Can't afford to attend Yale, MIT, or Berkley?
You can take some of their classes for free. There are a very diverse selection of courses available. You have no excuse... Put some time aside and feed your mind.
Yale - http://oyc.yale.edu/
Yale has a wide breadth of courses available across the curriculum.
MIT - http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content.
UC Berkley - http://webcast.berkeley.edu/
Podcasts and Webcasts of UC Berkeley current and archived courses
Indian Institutes of Technology - http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=nptelhrd&view=playlists
The Indian Institutes of Technology has a vast selection of Computer Courses Available for free.
Just their computer science classes include:
Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science - Computer Architecture
Computer Science - Computer Graphics
Computer Science - Computer Networks
Computer Science - Computer Organization
Computer Science - Data Communication
Computer Science - Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Science - Database Management System
Computer Science - Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Science - Discrete Mathematical Structures
Computer Science - Internet Technologies
Computer Science - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Computer Science - Introduction To Problem Solving & Programming
Computer Science - Principles of Programming Languages
Computer Science - Software Engineering
Computer Science - Systems Analysis and Design
Can't afford to attend Yale, MIT, or Berkley?
You can take some of their classes for free. There are a very diverse selection of courses available. You have no excuse... Put some time aside and feed your mind.
Yale - http://oyc.yale.edu/
Yale has a wide breadth of courses available across the curriculum.
MIT - http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content.
UC Berkley - http://webcast.berkeley.edu/
Podcasts and Webcasts of UC Berkeley current and archived courses
Indian Institutes of Technology - http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=nptelhrd&view=playlists
The Indian Institutes of Technology has a vast selection of Computer Courses Available for free.
Just their computer science classes include:
Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science - Computer Architecture
Computer Science - Computer Graphics
Computer Science - Computer Networks
Computer Science - Computer Organization
Computer Science - Data Communication
Computer Science - Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Science - Database Management System
Computer Science - Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Science - Discrete Mathematical Structures
Computer Science - Internet Technologies
Computer Science - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Computer Science - Introduction To Problem Solving & Programming
Computer Science - Principles of Programming Languages
Computer Science - Software Engineering
Computer Science - Systems Analysis and Design
Michael Sarver - going home
Last night, Michael Sarver "Ain't too proud to beg" apparently fell on deaf ears as her was sent packing for Texas.
There was an awkward few moments as the judges, who had a final say on his last performance, appeared completely disorganized when attempting to render a decision. They had clearly not rehearsed or prepared on how to judge the singers final performance.
Finally, Simon blurted out, "A decision has to be made. I'm sorry Michael. Your going home."
There was an awkward few moments as the judges, who had a final say on his last performance, appeared completely disorganized when attempting to render a decision. They had clearly not rehearsed or prepared on how to judge the singers final performance.
Finally, Simon blurted out, "A decision has to be made. I'm sorry Michael. Your going home."
Tesla Motors Model S
Tesla Motors a sweet looking sedan. The Model S seats seven and has a 300 mile range.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Windows 7 Release Candidate - Public in May
Apparently Microsoft is going to release a Windows 7 Release Candidate to the public this May. It will expire in June of 2010. More information coming as it becomes available.
Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Wii Menu 4.0
Nintendo has updated Wii Menu.
Wii Menu 4.0 includes the following:
* The Wii console can now use SDHC (SD High Capacity) Cards with a maximum of 32GB of storage.
* The SD Card Menu, which allows you to launch titles directly from an SD or SDHC Card, is added to the Wii menu (more info).
* The Wii Shop Channel will now allow you to download titles directly to an SD or SDHC Card.
* The Wii console's Data Management menu has been enhanced to make it easier to copy and move stored items on an SD Card or the Wii console's system memory.
* The Wii User Agreement, which includes the Wii Privacy Policy, has been updated. Because the updated agreement applies to you and your use of the Wii Network Service, you should view the updated version by clicking on the Wii icon located on the lower-left portion of the Wii Channel menu, selecting Wii Settings, accessing the Internet setting, and selecting User Agreements.
* There are other behind-the-scenes enhancements to the Wii console system menu included with Wii Menu 4.0
Wii Menu 4.0 includes the following:
* The Wii console can now use SDHC (SD High Capacity) Cards with a maximum of 32GB of storage.
* The SD Card Menu, which allows you to launch titles directly from an SD or SDHC Card, is added to the Wii menu (more info).
* The Wii Shop Channel will now allow you to download titles directly to an SD or SDHC Card.
* The Wii console's Data Management menu has been enhanced to make it easier to copy and move stored items on an SD Card or the Wii console's system memory.
* The Wii User Agreement, which includes the Wii Privacy Policy, has been updated. Because the updated agreement applies to you and your use of the Wii Network Service, you should view the updated version by clicking on the Wii icon located on the lower-left portion of the Wii Channel menu, selecting Wii Settings, accessing the Internet setting, and selecting User Agreements.
* There are other behind-the-scenes enhancements to the Wii console system menu included with Wii Menu 4.0
American Idol - Sounds of Motown
I think the night was won by Allison Iraheta with her "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone". Smokey sings tonight... should be good. As well as Stevie Wonder doing a medley. We shall see who gets booted tonight.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
'Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet
CNN ran a story about Miracle Fruit - "The small fruit has the color of a cranberry, the shape of an almond and tastes like a flavorless gummy." The Miracle Fruit is Synsepalum dulcificum.
You can experience it for yourself by getting this:
You can experience it for yourself by getting this:
Internet privacy
Remember when Jennifer Ringley of jennicam.com was one of the few losing their privacy online.
Those days are long gone (as well as everyone's privacy) thanks to facebook, twitter, myspace, etc.
The world has changed forever.
Those days are long gone (as well as everyone's privacy) thanks to facebook, twitter, myspace, etc.
The world has changed forever.
Steve Wozniak
Steve Wozniak is a very bright guy and horrible dancer. Is this a vote for the worst scenario?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
crossstich
Useless fact:
Did you know that crossstich is a very common misspelling for Cross stitch?
Now you do.
Did you know that crossstich is a very common misspelling for Cross stitch?
Now you do.
Free Blackberry apps
You can find free blackberry apps if you know where to look. You can find even more here.
Twitter for OS X and iphone
Free 3D glasses
If you ever need a pair of free 3D glasses, you can get a pair for free from 3Dglasses.net.
Free stained glass patterns
Here is an excellent list of free stained glass patterns of all types.
If you are not familiar with stained glass:
The term stained glass can refer to the material of coloured glass or the craft of working with it. Throughout its thousand-year history, the term "stained glass" was applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches, cathedrals, chapels, and other significant buildings. Although traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, the creations of modern stained glass artists also include three-dimensional structures and sculpture.
Modern vernacular usage has often extended the term "stained glass" to include domestic leadlight and objets d'art created from lead came and copper foil glasswork such as exemplified in the famous lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As a material stained glass is glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. The coloured glass is crafted into stained glass windows in which small pieces of glass are arranged to form patterns or pictures, held together (traditionally) by strips of lead and supported by a rigid frame. Painted details and yellow stain are often used to enhance the design. The term stained glass is also applied to windows in which the colours have been painted onto the glass and then fused to the glass in a kiln.
Stained glass, as an art and a craft, requires the artistic skill to conceive an appropriate and workable design, and the engineering skills to assemble the piece. A window must fit snugly into the space for which it is made, must resist wind and rain, and also, especially in the larger windows, must support its own weight. Many large windows have withstood the test of time and remained substantially intact since the late Middle Ages. In Western Europe they constitute the major form of pictorial art to have survived. In this context, the purpose of a stained glass window is not to allow those within a building to see the world outside or even primarily to admit light but rather to control it. For this reason stained glass windows have been described as 'illuminated wall decorations'.
The design of a window may be non-figurative or figurative; may incorporate narratives drawn from the Bible, history, or literature; may represent saints or patrons, or use symbolic motifs, in particular armorial. Windows within a building may be thematic, for example: within a church - episodes from the life of Christ; within a parliament building - shields of the constituencies; within a college hall - figures representing the arts and sciences; or within a home - flora, fauna, or landscape.
If you are not familiar with stained glass:
The term stained glass can refer to the material of coloured glass or the craft of working with it. Throughout its thousand-year history, the term "stained glass" was applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches, cathedrals, chapels, and other significant buildings. Although traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, the creations of modern stained glass artists also include three-dimensional structures and sculpture.
Modern vernacular usage has often extended the term "stained glass" to include domestic leadlight and objets d'art created from lead came and copper foil glasswork such as exemplified in the famous lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As a material stained glass is glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. The coloured glass is crafted into stained glass windows in which small pieces of glass are arranged to form patterns or pictures, held together (traditionally) by strips of lead and supported by a rigid frame. Painted details and yellow stain are often used to enhance the design. The term stained glass is also applied to windows in which the colours have been painted onto the glass and then fused to the glass in a kiln.
Stained glass, as an art and a craft, requires the artistic skill to conceive an appropriate and workable design, and the engineering skills to assemble the piece. A window must fit snugly into the space for which it is made, must resist wind and rain, and also, especially in the larger windows, must support its own weight. Many large windows have withstood the test of time and remained substantially intact since the late Middle Ages. In Western Europe they constitute the major form of pictorial art to have survived. In this context, the purpose of a stained glass window is not to allow those within a building to see the world outside or even primarily to admit light but rather to control it. For this reason stained glass windows have been described as 'illuminated wall decorations'.
The design of a window may be non-figurative or figurative; may incorporate narratives drawn from the Bible, history, or literature; may represent saints or patrons, or use symbolic motifs, in particular armorial. Windows within a building may be thematic, for example: within a church - episodes from the life of Christ; within a parliament building - shields of the constituencies; within a college hall - figures representing the arts and sciences; or within a home - flora, fauna, or landscape.
Develop Film with Vitiman C and coffee
Develop film with Vitamin C and instant coffee?
Apparently you can if you follow these steps. Interesting.
Apparently you can if you follow these steps. Interesting.
Seach google images by color
To start searching Google by image color, all you have to do is append &imgcolor=colorname to the URL of a Google Image Search?where colorname is replaced by one of a number of colors of your choice. So, for example, your search URLs might look like this:
http://images.google.com/images?q=cat&hl=en&imgcolor=green
http://images.google.com/images?q=cat&hl=en&imgcolor=green
Monday, March 23, 2009
missingmoney.com
You may have money waiting for you to find. Check out missingmoney.com to find the money that is rightfully yours.
Common types of unclaimed property include:
* Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
* Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends
* Uncashed checks and wages
* Insurance policies, CD's, trust funds
* Utility deposits, escrow accounts
Common types of unclaimed property include:
* Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
* Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends
* Uncashed checks and wages
* Insurance policies, CD's, trust funds
* Utility deposits, escrow accounts
World's Cheapest Car
Tatamotors has launches the worlds cheapest car... The Tata Nano. No word on when the Tata Touch is going to be released.
Xbox360 E74 error
The E74 error seems to be related to video problems. It's occasionally caused by a faulty AV cord, but more often than not, the solder on the ANA/HANA (in HDMI models) scaling chip has come loose. In fact, many have reported creating a temporary fix by wrapping pennies in electrical tape and weighing the ANA/HANA down. (For the record, we're not suggesting you do that.) Before the error, the system usually starts showing graphical problems like lines across the screen or snow. It's accompanied by one red light in the lower right-hand quadrant.
Apple App store is working
Apple recently announced some App Store milestones:
* 25,000 apps available for download (the actual figure is now more than 28,000)
* 800 million apps downloaded
* 17 million iPhones sold through Dec. 2008
* 13 million iPod touches (for a total installed base of more than 30 million App Store-ready devices)
* 800,000 downloads of the original SDK
* 50,000 developers ? 62% of them new to Apple
* 96% of apps submitted in February were approved ? 98% within seven days ? but still not fast enough to satisfy some developers
* 25,000 apps available for download (the actual figure is now more than 28,000)
* 800 million apps downloaded
* 17 million iPhones sold through Dec. 2008
* 13 million iPod touches (for a total installed base of more than 30 million App Store-ready devices)
* 800,000 downloads of the original SDK
* 50,000 developers ? 62% of them new to Apple
* 96% of apps submitted in February were approved ? 98% within seven days ? but still not fast enough to satisfy some developers
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Prince Lotusflow3r
Check out and sign up for what Prince has brewing. Head over to lotusflow3r.com to sign up for the latest.
The Valenzetti Equation Theory
Nice Rant (pucclear):
The Valenzetti Equation is a mathematical relationship that is used to predict the future (crudely speaking). It is a type of mathematical forecasting. The map mentions an area of the island that has ?Low Relevance to Valenzetti Research?. So, what is happening on the island and where does this equation come into play.
The DHARMA initiative was an active project with the Hanso Foundation, however it is no longer on the Hanso Foundation website. That is because the DHARMA initiative has completed. It seems that all of the active projects of the Hanso Foundation seem to focus on future betterment of everything. This is because the Hanso Foundation is using the Valenzetti Equation to predict changes in the world. The Valenzetti Equation analysis is the Mathematical Forecasting Initiative on the HF active projects.
In more general terms, the island belongs to the HF. This is why Alvar Hanso addressed the UN in 1967, so that he could present his ideas to the UN and they could decide on an isolated place in the world where this research could be performed.
The stated goal of the DHARMA initiative according to the map is the Repatriation Accelerated Deterritorialization of Polar Bears with genetic therapy and extreme climate change. In English, this basically means that the goal of the DHARMA initiative was to take polar bears out of their natural environment and see if they could basically de-evolve the polar bear back to its non-cold dependant state. Polar bears evolved from the standard brown bear (their DNA only varies by a small percent along the lines of a hundredth of a percent) due to a change in climate, so gene therapy and climate change would theoretically be able to de-evolve the polar bear back to the state of a brown bear and maybe even into a new state (one that can tolerate high temperatures).
They did this because the Valenzetti Equation predicted that the polar bears would be extinct. The results of the DHARMA initiative show that it is possible to save animals from extinction, or moreover, it is possible to change the environment dependence of an animal.
Whether this was the only goal of the DHARMA initiative is unclear, however, it appears that DHARMA is completely dismantled.
The Hanso Foundation also has the Mental Health Appeal. If you look on the bios of the executive, you will see that the man all the way on the right had cancer of some sort, and after the Hanso Foundation cured him, he was offered a job with the HF as an executive. Remember how Libby was in the mental institution? The HF cured her with this initiative, and then hired her as an executive (The Liddy chick).
The Valenzetti Equation also predicts certain diseases that would happen on the planet. This is where the Worldwide Wellness and Prevention Development Program comes into play. The sickness that Danielle and company encountered was the disease that the VE predicted and that the WWPDP spread on the island. It was done to develop a prevention of the disease when it hits the world.
The HF has a Genomic Advancement Program, which is a program that creates ways for human advancement pre-emptively or even during adulthood. This could be the drug that is being implanted in Claire, or the drug that the people who man the hatch are taking, which is a way of creating a genomic advancement research. The idea being that maybe pushing the button is a way of telling whether the advancement is working. You have two guys down in the hatch for a year and a half who have to push the button every 108 minutes for that long. Maybe the first people down there didn?t last all 540 days, so the drug was changed, and then the next group was sent in and maybe they lasted longer, but not the entire 540 days and so on.
It is possible that eventually, a pair of people lasted 540 days, and so they changed the experiment to see the results of one person: Desmond. The reason Desmond crashed isn?t revealed, but I bet when we do find out, it will be HF related. This program is also used to find cures.
The EM research project that EVERYONE talks about could actually be quite simple. It is relatively unclear what exactly is being researched, but the Valenzetti Equation most likely predicts a change in the magnetic field of the earth, and so the magnet on the island is used to change the true north of the island. I don?t know what effects of this true north shift are being analyzed, but I will get into this later.
Finally, the Life Extension Project has to do with Joop. I don?t think Joop is on the island, but he may be important. I will discuss that later.
To sum up the first part of this theory, the Island is an independent land where the HF has acquired worldwide permission to use for research related to the Valenzetti Equation. There are multiple research teams on the island as of right now and each of them are independent of the other. Remember when the producers asked ?did Ethan know Goodwin?? They are part of two different research teams. Which means that the plane was separated for a reason.
We shall start with the middle section of the plane. Part of the WWPDP is to show that people live better and fuller lives when they are isolated from complications and have only simplistic issues to deal with. Now, I understand that a plane crash on an island isn?t exactly a ?simplistic? issue, but they are living better now. They have things provided to them, simple as they may be (water, food, shelter). They also have a basic collaboration of skilled people, meaning that the skills/personalities are diverse and useful enough to create a good enough general society for the purpose of this research. The reason for this is because the Valenzetti Equation predicts a coming event that is going to cause catastrophe and the ultimate result is going to be a limited number of survivors forced to form a universal community similar to the crash.
(As a better example explanation, if there is a catastrophic natural event to happen on Earth that kills off the majority of people on the planet as well as a great deal of technology, the disorientation of the people who survive would be almost exactly the same as the disorientation of the people in the plane crash. The difference is that the plane crash is just a smaller scale example.)
The ultimate purpose of this portion is to see how well they survive and what would be needed to ultimately recreate society after a high-extinction event.
The tail section was mainly a part of the Genomic Advancement Project. This is most likely to increase the speed of mental development. Remember when we saw Alex? She seemed extremely advanced for a 16 year old girl. A more generalized explanation could be this. Let us say that the VE predicts the a catastrophic to happen 15 years from now. It would be VERY beneficial for the children as of right now to develop mentally at an accelerated rate so that when the end comes, the younger people are more advanced and helpful than they would have been otherwise. Also, they can see the effects of advancing adults as well.
Of course, Claire was an outlier. She was taken for her kid obviously as part of the GAP, which means that there may be some kind of overlapping of research teams.
Assuming Libby is actually the HF executive in charge of the Mental Health Appeal, she is probably intentionally hanging around Hurley to see if the situation on the island is helpful to Hurley?s mental health (i.e. is it making it better/)
I know my descriptions are kind of sketchy and all over the place, so to give things a bit more order, here is a timeline.
Alvar Hanso addresses the UN to gain permission and access to conduct Valenzetti research on a remote location that the general world powers would keep secret from the rest of the world.
The HF sponsors the DHARMA Initiative to use the island as a result of the prediction by the VE about the extinction of Polar Bears.
The Incident occurs. If we assume the incident was fabricated, this would indicate the beginning of the GAP experiment with genetic enhancers. If the incident was real, it may refers to two separate research teams finding each other. Mainly, the Incident is VERY ambiguous and I think that we probably wont be able to infer what exactly happened and why it was an ?incident?.
A control tower begins to broadcast the numbers, resulting in Danielle?s boat crashing on the island. The ?sickness? is a disease created by the WWPDP as a result of the VE predicting this outbreak in the future. The quarantine words are spray painted in the manned hatches so the people in them are not exposed to the sickness.
The cure for the disease is released on the island in the form of a ?field? such that it remains there. This cure may actually not just cure the disease, but other ailments as well (resulting in the cures of Locke, Rose, and Jin).
Desmond?s boat crashes on the island and he is taken to the hatch by Kelvin to predicate another experiment.
Kelvin ?dies?.
The plane crashes, initiating more research projects as described above.
Basically, the VE is used by the HF to predict coming disasters. The HF has the approval of the UN to use the island as a generalized research area. The HF also has their approval to use methods that would be considered unlawful to conduct this research (intentionally causing a plane crash, using people as lab rats etc.). The reason is because the VE predicts the end of the world and the HF wants to ensure the continuation of the human race. The numbers are probably a result of the VE or a solution of the VE or something of that sort.
The Valenzetti Equation is a mathematical relationship that is used to predict the future (crudely speaking). It is a type of mathematical forecasting. The map mentions an area of the island that has ?Low Relevance to Valenzetti Research?. So, what is happening on the island and where does this equation come into play.
The DHARMA initiative was an active project with the Hanso Foundation, however it is no longer on the Hanso Foundation website. That is because the DHARMA initiative has completed. It seems that all of the active projects of the Hanso Foundation seem to focus on future betterment of everything. This is because the Hanso Foundation is using the Valenzetti Equation to predict changes in the world. The Valenzetti Equation analysis is the Mathematical Forecasting Initiative on the HF active projects.
In more general terms, the island belongs to the HF. This is why Alvar Hanso addressed the UN in 1967, so that he could present his ideas to the UN and they could decide on an isolated place in the world where this research could be performed.
The stated goal of the DHARMA initiative according to the map is the Repatriation Accelerated Deterritorialization of Polar Bears with genetic therapy and extreme climate change. In English, this basically means that the goal of the DHARMA initiative was to take polar bears out of their natural environment and see if they could basically de-evolve the polar bear back to its non-cold dependant state. Polar bears evolved from the standard brown bear (their DNA only varies by a small percent along the lines of a hundredth of a percent) due to a change in climate, so gene therapy and climate change would theoretically be able to de-evolve the polar bear back to the state of a brown bear and maybe even into a new state (one that can tolerate high temperatures).
They did this because the Valenzetti Equation predicted that the polar bears would be extinct. The results of the DHARMA initiative show that it is possible to save animals from extinction, or moreover, it is possible to change the environment dependence of an animal.
Whether this was the only goal of the DHARMA initiative is unclear, however, it appears that DHARMA is completely dismantled.
The Hanso Foundation also has the Mental Health Appeal. If you look on the bios of the executive, you will see that the man all the way on the right had cancer of some sort, and after the Hanso Foundation cured him, he was offered a job with the HF as an executive. Remember how Libby was in the mental institution? The HF cured her with this initiative, and then hired her as an executive (The Liddy chick).
The Valenzetti Equation also predicts certain diseases that would happen on the planet. This is where the Worldwide Wellness and Prevention Development Program comes into play. The sickness that Danielle and company encountered was the disease that the VE predicted and that the WWPDP spread on the island. It was done to develop a prevention of the disease when it hits the world.
The HF has a Genomic Advancement Program, which is a program that creates ways for human advancement pre-emptively or even during adulthood. This could be the drug that is being implanted in Claire, or the drug that the people who man the hatch are taking, which is a way of creating a genomic advancement research. The idea being that maybe pushing the button is a way of telling whether the advancement is working. You have two guys down in the hatch for a year and a half who have to push the button every 108 minutes for that long. Maybe the first people down there didn?t last all 540 days, so the drug was changed, and then the next group was sent in and maybe they lasted longer, but not the entire 540 days and so on.
It is possible that eventually, a pair of people lasted 540 days, and so they changed the experiment to see the results of one person: Desmond. The reason Desmond crashed isn?t revealed, but I bet when we do find out, it will be HF related. This program is also used to find cures.
The EM research project that EVERYONE talks about could actually be quite simple. It is relatively unclear what exactly is being researched, but the Valenzetti Equation most likely predicts a change in the magnetic field of the earth, and so the magnet on the island is used to change the true north of the island. I don?t know what effects of this true north shift are being analyzed, but I will get into this later.
Finally, the Life Extension Project has to do with Joop. I don?t think Joop is on the island, but he may be important. I will discuss that later.
To sum up the first part of this theory, the Island is an independent land where the HF has acquired worldwide permission to use for research related to the Valenzetti Equation. There are multiple research teams on the island as of right now and each of them are independent of the other. Remember when the producers asked ?did Ethan know Goodwin?? They are part of two different research teams. Which means that the plane was separated for a reason.
We shall start with the middle section of the plane. Part of the WWPDP is to show that people live better and fuller lives when they are isolated from complications and have only simplistic issues to deal with. Now, I understand that a plane crash on an island isn?t exactly a ?simplistic? issue, but they are living better now. They have things provided to them, simple as they may be (water, food, shelter). They also have a basic collaboration of skilled people, meaning that the skills/personalities are diverse and useful enough to create a good enough general society for the purpose of this research. The reason for this is because the Valenzetti Equation predicts a coming event that is going to cause catastrophe and the ultimate result is going to be a limited number of survivors forced to form a universal community similar to the crash.
(As a better example explanation, if there is a catastrophic natural event to happen on Earth that kills off the majority of people on the planet as well as a great deal of technology, the disorientation of the people who survive would be almost exactly the same as the disorientation of the people in the plane crash. The difference is that the plane crash is just a smaller scale example.)
The ultimate purpose of this portion is to see how well they survive and what would be needed to ultimately recreate society after a high-extinction event.
The tail section was mainly a part of the Genomic Advancement Project. This is most likely to increase the speed of mental development. Remember when we saw Alex? She seemed extremely advanced for a 16 year old girl. A more generalized explanation could be this. Let us say that the VE predicts the a catastrophic to happen 15 years from now. It would be VERY beneficial for the children as of right now to develop mentally at an accelerated rate so that when the end comes, the younger people are more advanced and helpful than they would have been otherwise. Also, they can see the effects of advancing adults as well.
Of course, Claire was an outlier. She was taken for her kid obviously as part of the GAP, which means that there may be some kind of overlapping of research teams.
Assuming Libby is actually the HF executive in charge of the Mental Health Appeal, she is probably intentionally hanging around Hurley to see if the situation on the island is helpful to Hurley?s mental health (i.e. is it making it better/)
I know my descriptions are kind of sketchy and all over the place, so to give things a bit more order, here is a timeline.
Alvar Hanso addresses the UN to gain permission and access to conduct Valenzetti research on a remote location that the general world powers would keep secret from the rest of the world.
The HF sponsors the DHARMA Initiative to use the island as a result of the prediction by the VE about the extinction of Polar Bears.
The Incident occurs. If we assume the incident was fabricated, this would indicate the beginning of the GAP experiment with genetic enhancers. If the incident was real, it may refers to two separate research teams finding each other. Mainly, the Incident is VERY ambiguous and I think that we probably wont be able to infer what exactly happened and why it was an ?incident?.
A control tower begins to broadcast the numbers, resulting in Danielle?s boat crashing on the island. The ?sickness? is a disease created by the WWPDP as a result of the VE predicting this outbreak in the future. The quarantine words are spray painted in the manned hatches so the people in them are not exposed to the sickness.
The cure for the disease is released on the island in the form of a ?field? such that it remains there. This cure may actually not just cure the disease, but other ailments as well (resulting in the cures of Locke, Rose, and Jin).
Desmond?s boat crashes on the island and he is taken to the hatch by Kelvin to predicate another experiment.
Kelvin ?dies?.
The plane crashes, initiating more research projects as described above.
Basically, the VE is used by the HF to predict coming disasters. The HF has the approval of the UN to use the island as a generalized research area. The HF also has their approval to use methods that would be considered unlawful to conduct this research (intentionally causing a plane crash, using people as lab rats etc.). The reason is because the VE predicts the end of the world and the HF wants to ensure the continuation of the human race. The numbers are probably a result of the VE or a solution of the VE or something of that sort.
Death Tunnel
Five college girls who were attending an initiation party (themed "Truth or Scare") wake up inside an abandoned sanatorium. They are told (via a speaker system within the sanatorium) that they must spend five hours inside, each on a separate floor. The girls are warned that they must survive five ghosts during the night. Each girl finds newspaper clippings from the 1930s, and they learn that the sanatorium had previously been used during the so-called "White plague," and that thousands died from the disease - while many others killed themselves in the hospital. Although this starts off as prank, both the girls and the prankster find themselves in a fight to prevent history from repeating itself. They discover that there is only one way out of the sanatorium - the tunnel underneath the hospital, nicknamed the "Death Tunnel," as it was used to transport all of the bodies out of the hospital.
Damn interesting
Damn interesting is like a trashy novel that you can't put down. What would happen if you were exposed to the ravages of space without a suit? How about the details of Project Alpha and the Spoon Benders? Check out Damn interesting for the answers of this and so much more.
Make a Daft Punk costume
Here's an instructable to build a believable Daft Punk outfit.
Daft Punk outfit intructable
Pretty cool looking in the end...
Daft Punk outfit intructable
Pretty cool looking in the end...
Tag Galaxy - Fun with Flickr
Tag Galaxy is fun with flickr. You can select a keyword and then you will see a solar system with the keyword at the center. Select one of the revolving planets to narrow the search. Then click on the sun to see a photo-sphere of images from flickr.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
ubuntu - ushare - xbox360
Here's how to get ushare to work with your xbox360:
This will allow you to stream video (movies) form your ubuntu box to your xbox360.
sudo apt-get ushare
sudo gedit /etc/ushare.conf
Verify (or change 3 things):
(your interface)
USHARE_IFACE=eth0
(the directory with your media)
USHARE_DIR=/home/user/media
(enable xbox support)
USHARE_ENABLE_XBOX=yes
Save the file...
We need to add -x to the ushare daemon when it is launched...
so edit:
sudo gedit /etc/rc3.d/s20ushare
Near the top, add the following line:
USHARE_OPTIONS=-x
save the file...
then bounce the service.
sudo invoke-rc.d ushare stop
sudo invoke-rc.d ushare start
(in my experience, if your use sudo invoke-rc.d ushare restart, it will respawn too quickly... you can add a sleep statement in the restart script... or just to what I did above)
Restart your xbox360... enjoy.
This will allow you to stream video (movies) form your ubuntu box to your xbox360.
sudo apt-get ushare
sudo gedit /etc/ushare.conf
Verify (or change 3 things):
(your interface)
USHARE_IFACE=eth0
(the directory with your media)
USHARE_DIR=/home/user/media
(enable xbox support)
USHARE_ENABLE_XBOX=yes
Save the file...
We need to add -x to the ushare daemon when it is launched...
so edit:
sudo gedit /etc/rc3.d/s20ushare
Near the top, add the following line:
USHARE_OPTIONS=-x
save the file...
then bounce the service.
sudo invoke-rc.d ushare stop
sudo invoke-rc.d ushare start
(in my experience, if your use sudo invoke-rc.d ushare restart, it will respawn too quickly... you can add a sleep statement in the restart script... or just to what I did above)
Restart your xbox360... enjoy.
Princess Bride
The Princess Bride is a 1987 film, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by William Goldman, combining comedy, adventure, romance and fantasy.
The movie was directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Goldman. The story is presented in the movie as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), thus echoing the book's narrative style.
This film is number 50 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies" and number 88 on The American Film Institute's (AFI) "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions" listing the 100 greatest film love stories of all time.
The movie was directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Goldman. The story is presented in the movie as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), thus echoing the book's narrative style.
This film is number 50 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies" and number 88 on The American Film Institute's (AFI) "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions" listing the 100 greatest film love stories of all time.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield, and lampoons many aspects of the human condition including American culture, society, and television.
The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a pitch for a series of animated shorts with the producer James L. Brooks. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting Bart for his own name. The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and was an early hit for Fox, becoming the first Fox series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–1990).
Since its debut on December 17, 1989 the show has broadcast 434 episodes and the twentieth season began airing on September 28, 2008.[1] The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 26 and July 27, 2007, and has grossed approximately US$526.2 million worldwide to date.
The Simpsons has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 24 Emmy Awards, 26 Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. Time magazine's December 31, 1999 issue named it the 20th century's best television series, and on January 14, 2000 the Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program and as of 2008 is tied with Gunsmoke as the longest running American primetime entertainment series. Homer's annoyed grunt "D'oh!" has been adopted into the English lexicon, while The Simpsons has influenced many adult-oriented animated sitcoms.
The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a pitch for a series of animated shorts with the producer James L. Brooks. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting Bart for his own name. The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and was an early hit for Fox, becoming the first Fox series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–1990).
Since its debut on December 17, 1989 the show has broadcast 434 episodes and the twentieth season began airing on September 28, 2008.[1] The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 26 and July 27, 2007, and has grossed approximately US$526.2 million worldwide to date.
The Simpsons has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 24 Emmy Awards, 26 Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. Time magazine's December 31, 1999 issue named it the 20th century's best television series, and on January 14, 2000 the Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program and as of 2008 is tied with Gunsmoke as the longest running American primetime entertainment series. Homer's annoyed grunt "D'oh!" has been adopted into the English lexicon, while The Simpsons has influenced many adult-oriented animated sitcoms.
Format Wars of the 20th Century and beyond
A format war describes competition between mutually incompatible proprietary formats, typically for data storage devices and recording formats for electronic media. It is often characterized by political and financial influence on content publishers by the developers of the technologies. Developing companies may be characterized as engaging in a format war if they actively oppose or avoid interoperable open industry technical standards in favor of their own.
How Google Streetview Works
Here's a great illustration on how Google Streetview works.
The article goes on to say how google has been forced to alter images amid privacy protests.
The article goes on to say how google has been forced to alter images amid privacy protests.
Make a Mixtape
Mixtape.me keeps the mixtape alive. Create that perfect playlist of songs to tell that special someone exactly how you feel. Share your mixtape... just like high school.
Pink Elephant
A pink baby elephant has been caught on camera in Botswana.
A wildlife cameraman took pictures of the calf when he spotted it among a herd of about 80 elephants in the Okavango Delta.
Experts believe it is probably an albino, which is an extremely rare phenomenon in African elephants.
They are unsure of its chances of long-term survival - the blazing African sunlight may cause blindness and skin problems for the calf.
Mike Holding, who spotted the baby while filming for a BBC wildlife programme, said: "We only saw it for a couple of minutes as the herd crossed the river.
Source: BBC News
A wildlife cameraman took pictures of the calf when he spotted it among a herd of about 80 elephants in the Okavango Delta.
Experts believe it is probably an albino, which is an extremely rare phenomenon in African elephants.
They are unsure of its chances of long-term survival - the blazing African sunlight may cause blindness and skin problems for the calf.
Mike Holding, who spotted the baby while filming for a BBC wildlife programme, said: "We only saw it for a couple of minutes as the herd crossed the river.
Source: BBC News
Steven Seagal
Cracked.com takes a pretty accurate stab at explaining the success of Steven Seagal's career.
Bailout Bonuses
XKCD makes a very valid point. Yes, the Bonuses are bone-headed. But this illustration puts things in perspective.
XKCD Bailout Bonuses
XKCD Bailout Bonuses
Friday, March 20, 2009
Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
Pub evacuated after Monty Python prop mistaken for grenade
Bomb disposal teams were called in and buildings evacuated after workmen mistook a Monty Python film prop for a hand grenade.
But after nearly an hour of analysis bomb experts realised that the cause of the scare was in fact a copy of the "Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch" used by Eric Idle to slaughter a killer rabbit in the 1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
Classic!
Bomb disposal teams were called in and buildings evacuated after workmen mistook a Monty Python film prop for a hand grenade.
But after nearly an hour of analysis bomb experts realised that the cause of the scare was in fact a copy of the "Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch" used by Eric Idle to slaughter a killer rabbit in the 1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
Classic!
41 shades of blue
Google Design -
Yes, it's true that a team at Google couldn't decide between two blues, so they're testing 41 shades between each blue to see which one performs better.
41 shades of blue? Man, how did I miss -that- meeting.
also:
"I had a recent debate over whether a border should be 3, 4, or 5 pixels wide, and was asked to prove my case."
Douglas Bowman clearly has made the right decision to leave Google ....
ical - exchange sync
Sync'em has finally allowed me to synchronize my exchange calendar to my iCal calendar. Additionally, I was able to get it to sync my Exchange public calendar with my iCal program as well. So, I wind up with my Exchange public calendar being synchronized with my "work" iCal calendar and it synchronizes my individual exchange calendar to my "personal" side of my iCal calendar. Slick program.
Nintendo launching App Store for DSi
Not to be out done by apple, Nintendo is going to launch an App store for their new DSi.
More details about the app store should be forthcoming at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week.
More details about the app store should be forthcoming at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week.
Sarah Gronert Tennis Controversy
Sarah Gronert, a 22-year-old pro from Germany, finds herself under scrutiny from her opponents and their coaches, who believe that a unique gender issue from birth should make her ineligible for the woman's tour.
Three years ago, those issues almost caused Gronert, ranked No. 619 in the world, to abandon her career. Though she has since returned to competitive tennis, the dialogue that continues to surround her relates not to her ability, but to her biology.
Gronert was born with male and female genitalia. After undergoing surgery, she's now medically certified as a woman. That's not good enough for some, though.
More at Fanhouse.com
Three years ago, those issues almost caused Gronert, ranked No. 619 in the world, to abandon her career. Though she has since returned to competitive tennis, the dialogue that continues to surround her relates not to her ability, but to her biology.
Gronert was born with male and female genitalia. After undergoing surgery, she's now medically certified as a woman. That's not good enough for some, though.
More at Fanhouse.com
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Turns 40
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Turns 40 today. The wonderful children's book that teaches about life cycles. 1)Egg 2) Caterpillar (Larva) 3) Pupa (Inside of the cocoon) and 4) Adult Butterfly.
Barack Obama on Jay Leno
For the time in history, a sitting President of the United States of America has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Obama appeared to attempt to calm the American people about the slumping economy.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Go4Launch released
Want to have you Macintosh run a shell script on boot without logging in?
Go4Launch... Easily add startup tasks to Mac OS X using launchd services! Go4Launch does all the behind-the-scenes work and creates a "template" shell script that you can modify with a single click. Add your own commands to the shell script, save, and you're done!
Go4Launch... Easily add startup tasks to Mac OS X using launchd services! Go4Launch does all the behind-the-scenes work and creates a "template" shell script that you can modify with a single click. Add your own commands to the shell script, save, and you're done!
iPhone OS 3.0
Recently Apple release details of their upcoming update to their iPhone OS. iPhone OS 3.0 is scheduled to be released in summer 2009. More details can be found on the iPhone 3.0 preview page on Apple's website.
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