Monthly Archives: September 2009
Accidental Dong
Why are you so bizarre, internet? Thanks (?) to Brett for finding this.
Filed under humor, Uncategorized
Brain scans reveal what you’ve seen
Mad scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, recently announced that we are one step closer to dream reading machines and thought controlled computers. Essentially, the team used an fMRI machine, which tracks blood flow through the brain. They had … Continue reading
Filed under technology
AT&T predicts the future
In this AT&T ad from 1993, the company lists all kinds of possibilities for the future (Have you opened a door with the sound of your voice? You will). They end by saying the company that will bring it to … Continue reading
Filed under technology
New concept Coke can
Designer Dmitry Samal designed a unique concept for beverage cans. The shape is much more geometric – featuring facets, instead of the familiar smooth round cylinder we’re used to. The new can design utilizes a process called impact extrusion, a … Continue reading
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Twitter and haiku tributes to Rosh Hashana
Tonight at sundown will mark Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year. In the Jewish calendar, it’s the year 5769 (courtesy of HebCal.com. Seriously.). Twitter has unveiled it’s own tribute to this festive day that’s worth taking a look at. It’s … Continue reading
Kanye takes over the internet
I refuse to write about the Kanye situation because it was overplayed immediately. That said, this link is amazing: http://kanyelicio.us/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ Just place any URL after the “.us/” and you’re good to go. Impress your friends! Also, here’s the video of … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment, humor
Book titles if they were written today
Via kottke.org, this list imagines what classic books would be titled if they had first come out today. Here are some of my favorites from the comments: Then: The Gospel of Matthew Now: 40 Days and a Mule: How One … Continue reading
Second-cousin-once-removed-in-law
This summer, I had lots of family events going on. I am very close with my cousins, and some of them have kids now, which has led to a lot of new family members. This has led to very significant … Continue reading
Jeter ties the Iron Horse
This week will be “non-topical blog post week” since I have lots of catching up to do..that’s probably the best hook to use when starting a blog post. I blame my introduction to Twitter and the start of football season. … Continue reading
Filed under 101 in 1001, personal, sports
