Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Olympics, Last Day. YAY!!!
Ok, so I am not an Olympics scrooge or anything like that, but I've just had too much of it this year. Yes Michael Phelps was great and all of that but it's time to move on with life.
Be sure to see the closing ceremonies this evening.
Be sure to see the closing ceremonies this evening.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Unemployed and looking for work.
So I am still looking for some employment at this point. It's been a week so far and I would like to be employed at this point. I do have a few things brewing and one solid offer so far which I am still considering.
I think I am going to move from my consulting gigs over to a permanent position. Not as much money, but having something stable definitely pays of in the end.
I think I am going to move from my consulting gigs over to a permanent position. Not as much money, but having something stable definitely pays of in the end.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dark Knight Review
So, I saw the Dark Knight on Friday and just wanted to leave a short comment about it. Although a short comment is not even close to enough to give this movie any of it's deserving credit.
The Dark Knight was very good movie and very exciting. I was worried that it was going to be awkward to see Heath Ledger as the Joker being his last role before his death. Heath Ledger, if I may say so, definitely went out with a bang! He outdid Jack Nicholson by miles in his role as the Joker and definitely played the part well.
I think that I'm already up for a second viewing.
The Dark Knight was very good movie and very exciting. I was worried that it was going to be awkward to see Heath Ledger as the Joker being his last role before his death. Heath Ledger, if I may say so, definitely went out with a bang! He outdid Jack Nicholson by miles in his role as the Joker and definitely played the part well.
I think that I'm already up for a second viewing.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
My favorite Einstein Quote
"Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 is now available.
The new Ubuntu was released today for public consumption. You can get it here http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download. Come on you know you want to get it right now!
VIDEO: The LeaveMeAloneBox
I need one of these. I don't know why, just one of those crazy things. See video below.
If you want to read about it you can go here http://leavemealonebox.com/welcome.html
If you want to read about it you can go here http://leavemealonebox.com/welcome.html
Monday, April 21, 2008
iPod cover that looks like raw meat!
This is soo cool! An iPod cover that looks like raw meat. It even comes packaged in what looks like a package of meat. See this link for more pics http://item.rakuten.co.jp/sastore/krb-3n-r/. Sorry but it's all in Japanese so it can't be read unless you can read that language, pretty pics though.
VIDEO: Making of the Computer Graphics for Star Wars (Episode IV)
Wow, it's hard to believe that computer technology has come so far in such a short amount of time. This video illustrates the process which was required to create the short computer animation during the briefing before battle. It was even required to physically photograph each frame from the screen of the computer to animate it. See video below.
Today's Einstein Quote
The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Souped Up Power Wheels
This kid is having a blast with his power wheels after his father souped it up. He's become an expert drifter already.
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Today's Einstein Quote
One strength of the communist system of the East is that it has some of the character of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Howcast, Another Cool Site for Instructionals
I was browsing around on Boing Boing again, yeah I know, and ran across this video of how to make a dancing frog with a baby's head. What a wierd thing I thought this would be and by chance decided to click on the link. Well it brought me to the Howcast site where they have many instructional videos.
Howcast is just not instructional videos though, the have added something new. While you are watching the video there are bookmarks within the video pointing to specific steps of the instruction. Very helpful, especially when you're trying to follow along and need to rewind. I no longer have to worry about searching for the last step. Yay!
They are still in beta so don't be surprised if you run into a few glitches. I didn't but I just wanted to warn you.
Whatch out Instructables here comes Howcast.
Giant Atari Joystick, Good For Stress!! VIDEO
So I ran across this yesterday on Boing Boing. Jason Torchinski has built a giant 15 times larger than life Atari Joystick. It is not just a sculpture either, this thing actually works as a giant 8 bit joystick. See video below brought to us by Boing Boing.
Paleo-Future: Really Cool Site (Shh that's where I got previous post)
So yesterday I was browsing around BoingBoing, another blog I like, and found a link to the book 2063 A.D. and came across Paleo Future. This site is a view of what was envisioned by the past experts as to what our future would be like. Dates all the way back to the 1800's. Very cool reading here.
2063 A.D. Book (1963), how General Dynamics envisioned our future in 100 years from 1963.
I thought this was something interesting. Below is a link to a scanned copy of "2063 A.D.," from General Dynamics Astronautics.
The book asked politicians, military commanders and scientists to speculate as to where humanity would be, a hundred years hence, in the great push towards space.
A copy of the limited print book (only 200 are believed to have been produced) was included in the time capsule at General Dynamics Astronautics headquarters in San Diego. The building was torn down in the late 1990s and the time capsule is believed to have perished. The book gives some great insight into the general sense of optimism that so typifies 1960s futurism. Space colonies? Sure! Martian life? Why not! Teleportation? Easier than commercial space flight!
The book asked politicians, military commanders and scientists to speculate as to where humanity would be, a hundred years hence, in the great push towards space.
A copy of the limited print book (only 200 are believed to have been produced) was included in the time capsule at General Dynamics Astronautics headquarters in San Diego. The building was torn down in the late 1990s and the time capsule is believed to have perished. The book gives some great insight into the general sense of optimism that so typifies 1960s futurism. Space colonies? Sure! Martian life? Why not! Teleportation? Easier than commercial space flight!
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Today's Einstein Quote
Measured objectively, what a man can wrest from Truth by passionate striving is utterly infinitesimal. But the striving frees us from the bonds of the self and makes us comrades of those who are the best and the greatest.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Today's Einstein Quote
Generations to come, it may be, will scarcely believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth. (In reference to the death of Mahatma Gandhi.)
Monday, April 14, 2008
Yoda Quote of the Day
"You will know (the good from the bad) when you are calm, at peace. Passive." A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Today's Einstein Quote
One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Cool Firefox Shortcuts (Incredibly Usefull)
Here are some very useful tips for getting around in Firefox. Very good shortcuts for navigating and saving tons of time.LINK
Today's Einstein Quote
The bigotry of the nonbeliever is for me nearly as funny as the bigotry of the believer.
Friday, April 11, 2008
New NASA Science Website
Earth, Heliophysics, Planets and Astrophysics. All new in-depth information about NASA space stuff. See Link Below.
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Man Who Cracked Human Genome Says He Found God.
What a read this was! Francis Collins, the scientist who cracked the human genome says that he now believes in God more than before. He states that there is proof in the way we were designed. Even more amazing, he started out as an Athiest.
He will be publishing a book, The Language of God, in September.
Hit the link below for the read from the Times Online.
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He will be publishing a book, The Language of God, in September.
Hit the link below for the read from the Times Online.
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Yoda Quote of the Day
Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you;
Today's Einstein Quote
It is a scale of proportions which makes the bad difficult and the good easy.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Today's Einstein Quote
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds...
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tyson Ibele's site.
Remember the artist I posted yesterday, 21 year old amazing animator. Here is the link to his website http://www.tysonibele.com/
Today's Einstein Quote
The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Crazy Stabby Man Stabs With Plastic Fork
Trying to stab someone in a very crazy fashion with a plastic fork. Hilarious and Very Funny!
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Got MILK? I wish I did.
Wow this is a really cool desk. I could really use one of these, especially with the box-o-fishtank in the side. Must see website to know what I'm talking about.
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Tyson Ibele only 21 and can animate like this?!?
He's also self taught, see video here. Brought to you by Boing Boing TV.
Today's Einstein Quote
The health of society thus depends quite as much on the independence of the individuals composing it as on their close political cohesion.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Calling Head of HR "Skank Ho" Will NOT Get You Hired.
Wow, it just baffles me the nerve of some people. Why would you call you prospective employer names before you were even considered for the position. See link for an actual HR letter to a prospective employee whom was turned down because they insulted the head of HR. Now that's what I call stupid.
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Today's Einstein Quote
The cult of individual personalities is always, in my view, unjustified. To be sure, nature distributes her gifts variously among her children. But there are plenty of the well-endowed ones too, thank God, and I am firmly convinced that most of them live quiet, unregarded lives.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
MIT's Nexi bot, right out of a science ficton flick.
Wow, now this is something amazing, MIT's Nexi bot. This robot looks like something directly from the movie AI, or better yet Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams. Reminds me of Robin when he was first removed from his crate by his family. Although it seems friendly enough, it also seems kinda creepy if you ask me.
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Also provided is Engadgets review as well.
Video provided below.
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Also provided is Engadgets review as well.
Video provided below.
Proof We've Found God's Math
So I stumbled upon this new Broccoli/Cauliflower post today about something called Romanesco. If you know what a fractal looks like then you will see the familiarity in this vegetable. Cap'n Surly has taken some great pictures of it here.
Today's Einstein Quote
A happy man is too satisfied with the present to dwell too much on the future.
I'm back!!
Ok, so I've put this thing off for long enough and I've decided to come back. I figured that since nobody was reading this anyways I wouldn't bother. Problem with my thinking that way is that I do not any longer have a good place to post things I've found for the day, so.. here I am again. Today I will start posting again with things that interest me.
Mikeal
Mikeal
Friday, February 29, 2008
Today's Einstein Quote
Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
PONDER: Something New - Yoda Quote and commentary
Today Yoda said: "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will."
Is there truth to what this sci-fi character says?
Please comment.
Is there truth to what this sci-fi character says?
Please comment.
Today's Einstein Quote
Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Today's Einstein Quote
No, this trick won't work... How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?
Monday, February 25, 2008
Linear Propulsion - Toys for the future.
You know the maglev trains and other items that are running using magnetic technology? Well just imagine having racetracks and train toys that work the same way. See the pics and video at the link via Make.
Friday, February 22, 2008
VIDEO & DOWNLOAD: Phun: playground for simulating physics software. Cool!
This software was created by a Swedish graduate student by the name of Emil Ernerfeldt. It's a 2d physics playground which is demonstrated in the video below. Oh yeah, by the way it is also free here.
Report your rotten neighbors.
Now you can report bad neigbors in your area http://rottenneighbor.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Gears of War Nerf gun mod - Now there's a video.
Remember that Nerf gun Gears of War mod that I told you about yesterday? Well, I guess they made a video of how they built the gun. There's also some really awesome nerf kill footage in there from a FPS point of view. See the link via tech-e-blog below.
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Launch Your Lunch with these cool spoons.
Now these are something I think I could really put to use during dinner time. I especially would like to give these to the children to play with. Springy spoons made just for flinging mashed potatoes.
Where can I get me some of these?
Where can I get me some of these?
Firefighters training for UFO contact.
Phoenix, AZ firefighters are being trained for UFO contact. No really, this is not a joke they really are. Hmmm, I wonder what they forsee happening in the future? See link to view the full story from KNXV-TV Phoenix.
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Making music with ping pong balls. Very Cool!
Ever seen the computer generated video Pipe Dreams video by Animusic where a robotic machine makes music by spitting balls out of pipes to make music? Well Dan Paluska and Jeff Lieberman have constructed such a robotic machine called "ABSOLUT QUARTET" which does the same thing in real life with ping pong balls. Very cool! See link for pics and video of machine in action.
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Self Healing Rubber - Cool!
news.bbc.co.uk - A material that is able to self-repair even when it is sliced in two has been invented by French researchers. Wow I can see a lot of uses for this stuff. Click the link for the read and video.
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Today's Einstein Quote
The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Another cool Nerf Gun, Gears of War modification.
Ok, so I thought the one I posted yesterday about the Nerf Vulcan EBF-25 was cool, this modification completely blows the EBF-25 out of the water. Engadget has a great read about the Gears Of War Nerf Lancer Modification.
Today's Einstein Quote
The physicists say that I am a mathematician, and the mathematicians say that I am a physicist. I am a completely isolated man and though everybody knows me, there are very few people who really know me.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Top 10 Free Programs to make the most out of your MP3 Collection
Top 10 Free Programs to make the most out of your MP3 Collection.
Brought to you by Killer Tech Tips.
This article is an excellent article showing us some great free tools to use with our audio collections. Great read at the link below:
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Brought to you by Killer Tech Tips.
This article is an excellent article showing us some great free tools to use with our audio collections. Great read at the link below:
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Fully Automatic Nerf Gun - I need one of these!
Now this is definitely something I would love to have, the Nerf Vulcan EBF-25 fully automatic dart gun. This thing is cool. Especially for the inner Rambo in me, yes I saw the movie last night and that definitely helps feed this. Follow the link to Gizmodo to continue reading.
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Today's Einstein Quote
One of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science is escape from everyday life with its painful crudity and hopeless dreariness, from the fetters of one's own ever-shifting desires.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Building a Life on $25 and a Gym Bag (ABC News Article)
College Graduate Leaves Comfortable Life for Poverty Experiment.
I thought that this was a very inspirational article. This person left his privilaged life behind to conduct an experiment on building his life back from nothing. Read on for an interesting article Building a Life on $25 and a Gym Bag.
I thought that this was a very inspirational article. This person left his privilaged life behind to conduct an experiment on building his life back from nothing. Read on for an interesting article Building a Life on $25 and a Gym Bag.
Today's Einstein Quote
One strength of the communist system of the East is that it has some of the character of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Knight Rider
8:07pm: Ok, so I just started watching the new Knight Rider. The first disappointment...why is it not in HD?
8:10pm: Ok so now I'm 10 mins into the new show, and I just heard Val's voice for KITT, I don't like it at all. Sounds pretty stupid if you ask me.
8:17pm: Just got done watching Ford's mustang commercials, obviously this is going to be a giant add for Ford. The girl just got in the car and the thugs started firing at the car, come on self healing, the effects look like they're from the 80's.
8:21pm: Hmmm..surprise...all vehicles so far have been Fords.
8:21pm: Hey, I just saw a Volvo, owned by Ford motor company of course. Oh, commercial..again.
8:27pm: Ok back from commercial, chase scene continues. Hmm, KITT just changed colors and license plate. Obvious CGI overlay that looked ridicilous. The effects in this just keep getting worse and worse.
8:28pm: Chase is over and oooh surprise the girl is surprised that the car was programmed to go look for somebody. Boy originality is just busting from the scenes in this show, sarcasm in voice.
8:31pm: Val Kilmer..I mean KITT is speaking and it's waveform spectrum does not even match his voice. OMG KITT just changed back and somewhow a wing grew out of the back of the tail of the car. I must have missed it disappearing in the first place.
8:32pm: WOW, I'm so surprised...yet another commercial break.
8:36pm: Back from commercial. Ok, this show sucks. Channel change I guess.
8:10pm: Ok so now I'm 10 mins into the new show, and I just heard Val's voice for KITT, I don't like it at all. Sounds pretty stupid if you ask me.
8:17pm: Just got done watching Ford's mustang commercials, obviously this is going to be a giant add for Ford. The girl just got in the car and the thugs started firing at the car, come on self healing, the effects look like they're from the 80's.
8:21pm: Hmmm..surprise...all vehicles so far have been Fords.
8:21pm: Hey, I just saw a Volvo, owned by Ford motor company of course. Oh, commercial..again.
8:27pm: Ok back from commercial, chase scene continues. Hmm, KITT just changed colors and license plate. Obvious CGI overlay that looked ridicilous. The effects in this just keep getting worse and worse.
8:28pm: Chase is over and oooh surprise the girl is surprised that the car was programmed to go look for somebody. Boy originality is just busting from the scenes in this show, sarcasm in voice.
8:31pm: Val Kilmer..I mean KITT is speaking and it's waveform spectrum does not even match his voice. OMG KITT just changed back and somewhow a wing grew out of the back of the tail of the car. I must have missed it disappearing in the first place.
8:32pm: WOW, I'm so surprised...yet another commercial break.
8:36pm: Back from commercial. Ok, this show sucks. Channel change I guess.
Today's Einstein Quote
Measured objectively, what a man can wrest from Truth by passionate striving is utterly infinitesimal. But the striving frees us from the bonds of the self and makes us comrades of those who are the best and the greatest.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
MySpace launches games site.
MySpace launched their own games site games.myspace.com. Hmm, I didn't know that they had done this. They actually did it quietly on Feb 11th, 2008. Apparently it is for the casual gamer from what I've read.
VIDEO: Laser harp, now this is cool!
Now this guy is basically playing a synth, only when he breaks the beam of the laser does it act like he's pushing the keys on the keyboard. Cool Vid!!
Video 2, this time a live concert.
Video 2, this time a live concert.
VIDEO: Citizens Against Breastfeeding, Poor senile old man.
This old man sure has some negative views about breast feeding in public. Apparently for this old fart it is just too much for him to handle.
Today's Einstein Quote
Generations to come, it may be, will scarcely believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth. (In reference to the death of Mahatma Gandhi.)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Rinspeed creates underwater car. Video and pics at link.
Wow this is absolutely awesome. Rinspeed just released information on their new "sQuba" underwater car. Actually it's amphibious and can work on the street, on water and under water up to 10m.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
PICS: When geeks have children.
This one was just too funny and cute to pass up. I think my favorite is the "Ipod Parody Baby". hehehe.
See link below.
http://www.photobasement.com/8-good-examples-of-what-happens-when-geeks-have-children/
See link below.
http://www.photobasement.com/8-good-examples-of-what-happens-when-geeks-have-children/
Today's Einstein Quote
One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts.
VIDEO: Video game character trying to find his role.
This one's cute. Warning: It's in french with subtitles.
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