Analysis of Children in Traffic Signs

Warning sign for a school area
The boy shows the way; the girl follows. Shown on most panels on this site.
The girl has to dress up, not the boy. Try to find a boy with a distinct hair-dress. It is close to impossible. On modern iconized panels, the hair is sometimes the only gender signal left.

Random Images from LiveJournal

Random Images from LiveJournal

Tutankhaman: Anatomy of an Excavation

Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation is ambitious in its scope but simple in its aims: to make the complete records of Howard Carter's excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun available on these web pages. It is astonishing, but no longer acceptable, that some eighty years and thousands of articles, hundreds of books, and dozens of exhibitions after the discovery of the tomb, this most famous event in the history of Egyptian archaeology has not yet been fully published. The documentation is presented in its original form and all, scholars, interested members of the public and school students, can consult it. We hope that this will help bring the knowledge and love of ancient Egypt to everybody.

Tutankhaman: Anatomy of an Excavation

Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation is ambitious in its scope but simple in its aims: to make the complete records of Howard Carter's excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun available on these web pages. It is astonishing, but no longer acceptable, that some eighty years and thousands of articles, hundreds of books, and dozens of exhibitions after the discovery of the tomb, this most famous event in the history of Egyptian archaeology has not yet been fully published. The documentation is presented in its original form and all, scholars, interested members of the public and school students, can consult it. We hope that this will help bring the knowledge and love of ancient Egypt to everybody.

A 1935 US Plan to Invade Canada

The following is a full-text reproduction of the 1935 plan for a US invasion of Canada prepared at the US Army War College, G-2 intelligence division, and submitted on December 18, 1935. This is the most recent declassified invasion plan available from the US archival sources. Centered pagination is that of the original document. The spelling and punctuation of the original document are reproduced as in the original document, even when in error by present-day norms.

This document was first identified by Richard Preston in his 1977 book, "The Defence of the Undefended Border: Planning for War in North America 1867-1939" (Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press.) Preston's reference citation (p. 277) identified this to be archived at the US Military History Collection, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., coded AWC 2-1936-8, G2, no. 19A. It was located by the US National Archives and supplied on microfilm.

A 1935 US Plan to Invade Canada

The following is a full-text reproduction of the 1935 plan for a US invasion of Canada prepared at the US Army War College, G-2 intelligence division, and submitted on December 18, 1935. This is the most recent declassified invasion plan available from the US archival sources. Centered pagination is that of the original document. The spelling and punctuation of the original document are reproduced as in the original document, even when in error by present-day norms.

This document was first identified by Richard Preston in his 1977 book, "The Defence of the Undefended Border: Planning for War in North America 1867-1939" (Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press.) Preston's reference citation (p. 277) identified this to be archived at the US Military History Collection, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., coded AWC 2-1936-8, G2, no. 19A. It was located by the US National Archives and supplied on microfilm.

How to Protect Yourself from the A-Bomb

How to Protect Yourself from the A-Bomb

The Writings on the Stall

One day I, Jonathan Horak (Janitor in Chief), was musing at the writings on the stalls when one in particular immediately drew my attention. I started thinking not of what it read but more of what stalls can reflect in general society: a whole lot.

They serve as (informal) forums for politics, pop culture, humor, and so forth. What better, then, than to bring the best of these writings out to the world over this thing we call the Internet? Thoughts and ideas that once were localized can now be made globally available. Huzzah!

Outhouse.
Mt. Arapiles, Victoria Australia.
Unisex restroom.
Before you condemn a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he doesn't like what you have to say, at least you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.

Al's Bar.
Los Angeles, California USA.
Men's restroom, ground floor.
I eat human flesh...and I vote.

The "Old Pink".
Buffalo, New York USA 14222.
Men's restroom, 1st floor.
On the front of the condom machine in large, black print:
THIS GUM SUCKS

The Writings on the Stall

One day I, Jonathan Horak (Janitor in Chief), was musing at the writings on the stalls when one in particular immediately drew my attention. I started thinking not of what it read but more of what stalls can reflect in general society: a whole lot.

They serve as (informal) forums for politics, pop culture, humor, and so forth. What better, then, than to bring the best of these writings out to the world over this thing we call the Internet? Thoughts and ideas that once were localized can now be made globally available. Huzzah!

Outhouse.
Mt. Arapiles, Victoria Australia.
Unisex restroom.
Before you condemn a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he doesn't like what you have to say, at least you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.

Al's Bar.
Los Angeles, California USA.
Men's restroom, ground floor.
I eat human flesh...and I vote.

The "Old Pink".
Buffalo, New York USA 14222.
Men's restroom, 1st floor.
On the front of the condom machine in large, black print:
THIS GUM SUCKS

The Abacus

The Abacus

Alunimum Foil Deflector Beanie

An Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie (AFDB) is a type of headwear that can shield your brain from most electromagnetic psychotronic mind control carriers. AFDBs are inexpensive (even free if you don't mind scrounging for thrown-out aluminium foil) and can be constructed by anyone with at least the dexterity of a chimp (maybe bonobo). This cheap and unobtrusive form of mind control protection offers real security to the masses. Not only do they protect against incoming signals, but they also block most forms of brain scanning and mind reading, keeping the secrets in your head truly secret. AFDBs are safe and operate automatically. All you do is make it and wear it and you're good to go! Plus, AFDBs are stylish and comfortable.

Alunimum Foil Deflector Beanie

An Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie (AFDB) is a type of headwear that can shield your brain from most electromagnetic psychotronic mind control carriers. AFDBs are inexpensive (even free if you don't mind scrounging for thrown-out aluminium foil) and can be constructed by anyone with at least the dexterity of a chimp (maybe bonobo). This cheap and unobtrusive form of mind control protection offers real security to the masses. Not only do they protect against incoming signals, but they also block most forms of brain scanning and mind reading, keeping the secrets in your head truly secret. AFDBs are safe and operate automatically. All you do is make it and wear it and you're good to go! Plus, AFDBs are stylish and comfortable.

A Black Box for People

When planes have a problem, analysts can usually figure out what went wrong. They simply check the plane's "black box," which records exactly what was happening to the plane at the time.

Now, there's something similar for people. Under the leadership of Stanford University professor Greg Kovacs and NASA/Ames design engineer Carsten Mundt, researchers have developed a device that is like a black box or flight recorder for human beings.

Just as a plane's black box records crucial mechanical data, NASA's device, the CPOD (pronounced "see-pod"), keeps track of biological data, like changes in heart rate, the amount of oxygen in the blood stream, how the wearer is moving ... and much more.

A Black Box for People

When planes have a problem, analysts can usually figure out what went wrong. They simply check the plane's "black box," which records exactly what was happening to the plane at the time.

Now, there's something similar for people. Under the leadership of Stanford University professor Greg Kovacs and NASA/Ames design engineer Carsten Mundt, researchers have developed a device that is like a black box or flight recorder for human beings.

Just as a plane's black box records crucial mechanical data, NASA's device, the CPOD (pronounced "see-pod"), keeps track of biological data, like changes in heart rate, the amount of oxygen in the blood stream, how the wearer is moving ... and much more.

Cadbury Creme Eggs

Cadbury Creme Eggs

George says..

How it works:
Just type in what you want George to say in the text box. Then choose a pose for George and a background (clicking those links will get you a list of thumbnail-size previews). Then click 'Go'. A custom George Says comic will be generated for you!

George says..

How it works:
Just type in what you want George to say in the text box. Then choose a pose for George and a background (clicking those links will get you a list of thumbnail-size previews). Then click 'Go'. A custom George Says comic will be generated for you!

Peeps everywhere

Peeps everywhere

Decline the Nomination

Decline the Nomination

Experiments with Marshmallow Peeps

Experiments with Marshmallow Peeps

The Armenian Genocide

Somewhat surprisingly to many, Armenians and Turks lived in relative harmony in the Ottoman empire for centuries. Armenians were known as the "loyal millet". During these times, although Armenians were not equal and had to put up with certain special hardships, they were pretty well accepted and there was relatively little violent conflict. Things began to change for a number of reasons. Nationalism, a new force in the world reared its head and made ethnic groupings self-conscious, and the Ottoman Empire began to crumble. It became known as "the sick man of Europe" and the only thing holding it together really was the European powers lack of agreement on how to split it up....

World War one gave the Young Turk government the cover and the excuse to carry out their plan. The plan was simple and its goal was clear. On April 24th 1915, commemorated worldwide by Armenians as Genocide Memorial Day, hundreds of Armenian leaders were murdered in Istanbul after being summoned and gathered. The now leaderless Armenian people were to follow. Across the Ottoman Empire (with the exception of Constantinople and Adana, presumably due to a large foreign presence) the same events transpired from village to village, from province to province.

The Armenian Genocide

Somewhat surprisingly to many, Armenians and Turks lived in relative harmony in the Ottoman empire for centuries. Armenians were known as the "loyal millet". During these times, although Armenians were not equal and had to put up with certain special hardships, they were pretty well accepted and there was relatively little violent conflict. Things began to change for a number of reasons. Nationalism, a new force in the world reared its head and made ethnic groupings self-conscious, and the Ottoman Empire began to crumble. It became known as "the sick man of Europe" and the only thing holding it together really was the European powers lack of agreement on how to split it up....

World War one gave the Young Turk government the cover and the excuse to carry out their plan. The plan was simple and its goal was clear. On April 24th 1915, commemorated worldwide by Armenians as Genocide Memorial Day, hundreds of Armenian leaders were murdered in Istanbul after being summoned and gathered. The now leaderless Armenian people were to follow. Across the Ottoman Empire (with the exception of Constantinople and Adana, presumably due to a large foreign presence) the same events transpired from village to village, from province to province.

AT&T's Procedures for Sweeping a Floor

The proper brush should be selected for the sweeping job to be done. A hair floor brush having numerous fine fibres effectively removes fine dirt. For heavy sweeping, the Palmyra floor brush is used. This brush has inner rows of Palmyra, which is sufficiently stiff to move heavy debris, surrounded by outer rows of Tampico, a finer fibre which removes the finer dust and dirt. The Palmyra brush replaces the corn broom. Gum, tar or other adhesive substances that may be encountered are removed with a putty knife.

AT&T's Procedures for Sweeping a Floor

The proper brush should be selected for the sweeping job to be done. A hair floor brush having numerous fine fibres effectively removes fine dirt. For heavy sweeping, the Palmyra floor brush is used. This brush has inner rows of Palmyra, which is sufficiently stiff to move heavy debris, surrounded by outer rows of Tampico, a finer fibre which removes the finer dust and dirt. The Palmyra brush replaces the corn broom. Gum, tar or other adhesive substances that may be encountered are removed with a putty knife.

Royal Journal of Found Art

What is this site about?
Established in 1998, the Royal Journal of Found Art is one of the largest--and oldest--collections of love notes, discarded writings, humorous signs and other found pieces entertainment on the Internet.

Royal Journal of Found Art

What is this site about?
Established in 1998, the Royal Journal of Found Art is one of the largest--and oldest--collections of love notes, discarded writings, humorous signs and other found pieces entertainment on the Internet.

Stickmen Fighting

Stickmen Fighting

Bush's Vacation Time

According to an August 2003 article in the Washington Post, President Bush has spent all or part of 166 days during his presidency at his Crawford, Texas, ranch or en route. Add the time spent at or en route to the presidential retreat of Camp David and at the Bush family estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Bush has taken 250 days off as of August 2003. That's 27% of his presidency spent on vacation. Although to be fair, much of this time is classified as a "working vacation."

What about Clinton? As of December 1999, President Bill Clinton had spent only 152 days on holiday during his two terms, according to CBS News. A former staffer noted Clinton was such a workaholic that "it almost killed Clinton to take one-week vacations during August." In 2000, Clinton cut his summer vacation short to just three days, so he and his wife could concentrate on her Senate race and fundraising for Democrats.

Bush's Vacation Time

According to an August 2003 article in the Washington Post, President Bush has spent all or part of 166 days during his presidency at his Crawford, Texas, ranch or en route. Add the time spent at or en route to the presidential retreat of Camp David and at the Bush family estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Bush has taken 250 days off as of August 2003. That's 27% of his presidency spent on vacation. Although to be fair, much of this time is classified as a "working vacation."

What about Clinton? As of December 1999, President Bill Clinton had spent only 152 days on holiday during his two terms, according to CBS News. A former staffer noted Clinton was such a workaholic that "it almost killed Clinton to take one-week vacations during August." In 2000, Clinton cut his summer vacation short to just three days, so he and his wife could concentrate on her Senate race and fundraising for Democrats.

Living Furniture

Arborsculpture is an art form utilizing the live tree trunk as the medium. By grafting, bending, framing and multiple planting, I grow useful, solid, flowering, fruiting, seasonally changing kinetic works of art and architecture.

Designs include but are not limited to chairs, tables, benches and houses that are also used as garden rooms, classrooms and gazebos. Entrance arches, tunnels, symbols, fences, bridges.

Living Furniture

Arborsculpture is an art form utilizing the live tree trunk as the medium. By grafting, bending, framing and multiple planting, I grow useful, solid, flowering, fruiting, seasonally changing kinetic works of art and architecture.

Designs include but are not limited to chairs, tables, benches and houses that are also used as garden rooms, classrooms and gazebos. Entrance arches, tunnels, symbols, fences, bridges.

War President Mosaic

War President Mosaic

Dog Diaper

Now, there is a solution to the problem of dog waste: a revolutionary dog diaper that will permanently transform dog care everywhere. The problem of dog waste in urban centers as well as in households is worldwide. A measure of the problem in urban centers is reflected in the canine laws, both in the U.S. and abroad, which impose considerable fines upon dog owners who do not "pick up after their dogs." Furthermore, animal waste poses a health hazard in parks and other places when left uncollected. The Dog Diaper is fashionable, it has been patented (U.S. and worldwide) and has been successfully tested on several breeds of dogs. Dogs do not require training to use the diaper. The Dog Diaper is disposable, thus offering repeat business. It eliminates mess indoors and the unpleasant chore of picking up dog waste by hand outdoors. A video demonstration shows dogs using the Dog Diaper.

Dog Diaper

Now, there is a solution to the problem of dog waste: a revolutionary dog diaper that will permanently transform dog care everywhere. The problem of dog waste in urban centers as well as in households is worldwide. A measure of the problem in urban centers is reflected in the canine laws, both in the U.S. and abroad, which impose considerable fines upon dog owners who do not "pick up after their dogs." Furthermore, animal waste poses a health hazard in parks and other places when left uncollected. The Dog Diaper is fashionable, it has been patented (U.S. and worldwide) and has been successfully tested on several breeds of dogs. Dogs do not require training to use the diaper. The Dog Diaper is disposable, thus offering repeat business. It eliminates mess indoors and the unpleasant chore of picking up dog waste by hand outdoors. A video demonstration shows dogs using the Dog Diaper.

False Advertising

False Advertising

Kite Aerial Photography

These web pages will be a journal of sorts, a place to gather and record notes regarding a developing interest in aerial photography from kites. Kite aerial photography appeals to that part of me, perhaps of all of us, that would slip our earthly bonds and see the world from new heights. An aerial view offers a fresh perspective of familiar landscapes and in doing so challenges our spatial sensibilities, our grasp of relationships.

Kite Aerial Photography

These web pages will be a journal of sorts, a place to gather and record notes regarding a developing interest in aerial photography from kites. Kite aerial photography appeals to that part of me, perhaps of all of us, that would slip our earthly bonds and see the world from new heights. An aerial view offers a fresh perspective of familiar landscapes and in doing so challenges our spatial sensibilities, our grasp of relationships.

The Traffic Cone Preservation Society

Until the late 20th century, traffic cones were not thought worthy of scientific study. It is the Society's mission to counteract these centuries of neglect. By preserving and studying these "Helpers of Humanity," we hope to allow future generations the opportunity to enjoy these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats.

The Traffic Cone Preservation Society

Until the late 20th century, traffic cones were not thought worthy of scientific study. It is the Society's mission to counteract these centuries of neglect. By preserving and studying these "Helpers of Humanity," we hope to allow future generations the opportunity to enjoy these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats.

Theodore Jay Richings, December 12, 1927-March 25, 2004

SALEM - Ted Richings, 76, finally fulfilled his prophecy of having only three months to live. He died of hepatacellular carcinoma. He was born in Lebanon, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Diane Dargitz of San Diego, Laura of Seattle, and Cynthia of Salem; son-in-law, Bill Dargitz and grandson, Carl Dargitz of San Diego; brothers, James of Central Point and John of Tucson, Ariz.; and sister, Jewel of Savona, N.Y.

His dying words were, “I wish I had spent more time at the office.” He asked everyone to ponder the words of that great philosopher, Woody Allen, who said, “Death is not the worst thing that can happen to you; anyone who has spent an evening with a life insurance salesman knows what I mean.”

He was an environmentalist. He loved fly-fishing and the wilderness. He also enjoyed puzzles and left the following cryptogram for your amusement.

ABCDEBAF GH JIFFGHE
KILGMN, KOGPHTF, KMNKGFBGHE;
I JMIRP - NPMMCQFACHP;
I UPEGHHGHE - IDEDFA, HGHPAPPH KCOAN ABOPP;
I FCHE - “GH LN MGKP”
I UGOT - ABP KGFBBIQV;
I JCPL - “ABC LGEOIAGCH” (I KMGEBA CK EPPFP).
LPH EC IHT RCLP UDA PIOAB IUGTPF. PRRMPFGIFAPF 1:4

Theodore Jay Richings, December 12, 1927-March 25, 2004

SALEM - Ted Richings, 76, finally fulfilled his prophecy of having only three months to live. He died of hepatacellular carcinoma. He was born in Lebanon, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Diane Dargitz of San Diego, Laura of Seattle, and Cynthia of Salem; son-in-law, Bill Dargitz and grandson, Carl Dargitz of San Diego; brothers, James of Central Point and John of Tucson, Ariz.; and sister, Jewel of Savona, N.Y.

His dying words were, “I wish I had spent more time at the office.” He asked everyone to ponder the words of that great philosopher, Woody Allen, who said, “Death is not the worst thing that can happen to you; anyone who has spent an evening with a life insurance salesman knows what I mean.”

He was an environmentalist. He loved fly-fishing and the wilderness. He also enjoyed puzzles and left the following cryptogram for your amusement.

ABCDEBAF GH JIFFGHE
KILGMN, KOGPHTF, KMNKGFBGHE;
I JMIRP - NPMMCQFACHP;
I UPEGHHGHE - IDEDFA, HGHPAPPH KCOAN ABOPP;
I FCHE - “GH LN MGKP”
I UGOT - ABP KGFBBIQV;
I JCPL - “ABC LGEOIAGCH” (I KMGEBA CK EPPFP).
LPH EC IHT RCLP UDA PIOAB IUGTPF. PRRMPFGIFAPF 1:4

Beatallica

Beatallica

The Margaret Thatcher Illusion

This illusion was originally presented in Thompson, P. (1980) "Margaret Thatcher: a new illusion." Perception. 9(4):483-4. It's since come to be known as the Margaret Thatcher Illusion, so it seemed appropriate to demonstrate it in the US with George W. Bush. Look at the two pictures below. Although they may look a bit different, neither should seem too odd. Click on the picture to flip it vertically so you can see the faces right side up...

The Margaret Thatcher Illusion

This illusion was originally presented in Thompson, P. (1980) "Margaret Thatcher: a new illusion." Perception. 9(4):483-4. It's since come to be known as the Margaret Thatcher Illusion, so it seemed appropriate to demonstrate it in the US with George W. Bush. Look at the two pictures below. Although they may look a bit different, neither should seem too odd. Click on the picture to flip it vertically so you can see the faces right side up...

Song Facts

• The whispered lyric that sounds like "shoot" is actually Lennon saying "shoot me" followed by a handclap. The bass line drowns out the "me."
  
  
• The line "Ono sideboard" refers to Yoko.
  
  
• Banned by the BBC because of the reference to Coca Cola, which they considered advertising.
  
  
• When rumors were spreading that Paul McCartney was dead, some fans thought the line "One and one and one is three" meant that only George, John and Ringo were left. The line "Got to be good lookin' cuz he's so hard to see" was supposed to be Paul's spirit.

Song Facts

• The whispered lyric that sounds like "shoot" is actually Lennon saying "shoot me" followed by a handclap. The bass line drowns out the "me."
  
  
• The line "Ono sideboard" refers to Yoko.
  
  
• Banned by the BBC because of the reference to Coca Cola, which they considered advertising.
  
  
• When rumors were spreading that Paul McCartney was dead, some fans thought the line "One and one and one is three" meant that only George, John and Ringo were left. The line "Got to be good lookin' cuz he's so hard to see" was supposed to be Paul's spirit.

George Barris' Kustom Kars

George Barris' Kustom Kars

Sign Language Clock

Sign Language Clock

The Easter Egg Archive

What is an "Easter Egg"? - The term "Easter Egg", as we use it here, means any amusing tidbit that creators hid in their creations. They could be in computer software, movies, music, art, books, or even your watch. There are thousands of them, and they can be quite entertaining, if you know where to look. A couple of our favorites are the "Spy Hunter"-like game in Microsoft Excel 2000 and the "Wacky Search Menu" in Internet Explorer 5. This site will help you discover Easter Eggs in the things you see and use everyday, and let you share Easter Eggs you discover with the rest of the world.

The Easter Egg Archive

What is an "Easter Egg"? - The term "Easter Egg", as we use it here, means any amusing tidbit that creators hid in their creations. They could be in computer software, movies, music, art, books, or even your watch. There are thousands of them, and they can be quite entertaining, if you know where to look. A couple of our favorites are the "Spy Hunter"-like game in Microsoft Excel 2000 and the "Wacky Search Menu" in Internet Explorer 5. This site will help you discover Easter Eggs in the things you see and use everyday, and let you share Easter Eggs you discover with the rest of the world.

Giant Robot Costume

Giant Robot Costume

Rebuilding Noah's Ark

Rebuilding Noah's Ark

Money Origami

Folding paper money (or "money origami") is my one true creative output. My best original designs include spiders, eyeglasses, sailboats, and framed portraits. I got started in high school when I learned how to make a ring out of a dollar bill. I generally make these items to leave as tips. A friend of mine keeps telling me "You should write a book...you could make a lot of money." My slogan is: "Everyone is good at something. Me, I'm good at spending money."

Posted by Chris at 6:44 AM | Comments (3)

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Money Origami

Folding paper money (or "money origami") is my one true creative output. My best original designs include spiders, eyeglasses, sailboats, and framed portraits. I got started in high school when I learned how to make a ring out of a dollar bill. I generally make these items to leave as tips. A friend of mine keeps telling me "You should write a book...you could make a lot of money." My slogan is: "Everyone is good at something. Me, I'm good at spending money."

Posted by Chris at 6:44 AM | Comments (3)

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The 5.25" Disk Sleeve Archive

The 5.25" Disk Sleeve Archive

Bicycle with Square Wheels

Stan Wagon, a mathematician at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., has a bicycle with square wheels. It's a weird contraption, but he can ride it perfectly smoothly. His secret is the shape of the road over which the wheels roll.

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Bicycle with Square Wheels

Stan Wagon, a mathematician at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., has a bicycle with square wheels. It's a weird contraption, but he can ride it perfectly smoothly. His secret is the shape of the road over which the wheels roll.

Posted by Chris at 6:33 AM | Comments (1)

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A Treehouse

A Treehouse

What's Wrong with this Picture

What's Wrong with this Picture

Early 20th Century Japanese Postcards

This site hosts early 1900's postcards about japanese ladies and geishas. Take a stroll through our pages and enjoy the beauty of traditional Japan!

Early 20th Century Japanese Postcards

This site hosts early 1900's postcards about japanese ladies and geishas. Take a stroll through our pages and enjoy the beauty of traditional Japan!

Apologies for Bush everywhere

Apologies for Bush everywhere

Circus of Disemboweled Plush Toys

Circus of Disemboweled Plush Toys

Live Jail Cam

This is a real life transmission of the Anderson County Sheriff's Department. Instances of violence or sexually inappropriate behavior by detainees during the booking process may occur. Viewer discretion is advised. This is a Jail not a simulation. The persons in this transmission are either employees of the Anderson County Sheriff's Department or arrestees.

Live Jail Cam

This is a real life transmission of the Anderson County Sheriff's Department. Instances of violence or sexually inappropriate behavior by detainees during the booking process may occur. Viewer discretion is advised. This is a Jail not a simulation. The persons in this transmission are either employees of the Anderson County Sheriff's Department or arrestees.

Macquariums

Macquariums

Weird Fortune Cookie Messages

This collection started one day when I was at a Chinese restaurant with my then-girlfriend and her sister. Her sister (who, I must admit, did not deserve this fate... but we laughed at her anyway) opened a fortune cookie and pulled out a fortune just like the one shown above. We threw it away, but since that day I have tried to not throw away any unusual fortunes because... well, I don't know. I guess they make good conversation pieces. You're reading this, aren't you? So I figure the subject has got to be at least halfway interesting. By some miracle, I found this particular fortune again in a meal of my own, so I saved it. Bad news is best when shared. ;)

Weird Fortune Cookie Messages

This collection started one day when I was at a Chinese restaurant with my then-girlfriend and her sister. Her sister (who, I must admit, did not deserve this fate... but we laughed at her anyway) opened a fortune cookie and pulled out a fortune just like the one shown above. We threw it away, but since that day I have tried to not throw away any unusual fortunes because... well, I don't know. I guess they make good conversation pieces. You're reading this, aren't you? So I figure the subject has got to be at least halfway interesting. By some miracle, I found this particular fortune again in a meal of my own, so I saved it. Bad news is best when shared. ;)

Free Cars

How does the program actually work?
Advertisers pay us to wrap our cars with their message and manage the fleet so that we can either give you the car to use for free or to compensate you for using your own car for the program. See "How it Works"

Free Cars

How does the program actually work?
Advertisers pay us to wrap our cars with their message and manage the fleet so that we can either give you the car to use for free or to compensate you for using your own car for the program. See "How it Works"

Strange Deaths

A snake managed to escape from the claws of an eagle and fell into a car near Khaf in the Iranian province of Khorassan, where it bit four passengers. Two were killed instantly and two others injured and taken to the local hospital. Khaf is 160 miles (258km) south east of the provincial capital os Mashad. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - 30 June 2002.

Strange Deaths

A snake managed to escape from the claws of an eagle and fell into a car near Khaf in the Iranian province of Khorassan, where it bit four passengers. Two were killed instantly and two others injured and taken to the local hospital. Khaf is 160 miles (258km) south east of the provincial capital os Mashad. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - 30 June 2002.

Zombie Cake

Zombie Cake

The Eye Project

this project encourages you to show off those geeky square peepers you've got. send me a .jpg file (500 x 375) of at least one of your eyes, along with your name, website, and location. direct your efforts to ghost at waferbaby.

The Eye Project

this project encourages you to show off those geeky square peepers you've got. send me a .jpg file (500 x 375) of at least one of your eyes, along with your name, website, and location. direct your efforts to ghost at waferbaby.

The Earth at Night

The Earth at Night

Toilet Aquarium

Toilet Aquarium

Thorax Cake

I generally make a bleeding heart cake for our annual pumpkin carving party (Pumpkinfest). Sometimes the heart beats, sometimes it's anatomically correct, and so on and so forth. This year I decided to go the whole hog and make an entire thoracic cavity cake. The plan was for each organ to be made out of a different kind of cake and to secrete a different color of fluid when it was cut into. Previous heart cakes have bled fresh, homemade raspberry sauce. This year I made raspberry, strawberry, kiwi, mango, and blueberry sauces. Sadly, the organs didn't bleed as well as I had hoped when I cut the cake, as each organ was relatively small and couldn't hold much sauce.

Thorax Cake

I generally make a bleeding heart cake for our annual pumpkin carving party (Pumpkinfest). Sometimes the heart beats, sometimes it's anatomically correct, and so on and so forth. This year I decided to go the whole hog and make an entire thoracic cavity cake. The plan was for each organ to be made out of a different kind of cake and to secrete a different color of fluid when it was cut into. Previous heart cakes have bled fresh, homemade raspberry sauce. This year I made raspberry, strawberry, kiwi, mango, and blueberry sauces. Sadly, the organs didn't bleed as well as I had hoped when I cut the cake, as each organ was relatively small and couldn't hold much sauce.

Upsidedown Maps

Upsidedown Maps

Newsmap

Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator. A treemap visualization algorithm helps display the enormous amount of information gathered by the aggregator. Treemaps are traditionally space-constrained visualizations of information. Newsmap's objective takes that goal a step further and provides a tool to divide information into quickly recognizable bands which, when presented together, reveal underlying patterns in news reporting across cultures and within news segments in constant change around the globe.

Newsmap

Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator. A treemap visualization algorithm helps display the enormous amount of information gathered by the aggregator. Treemaps are traditionally space-constrained visualizations of information. Newsmap's objective takes that goal a step further and provides a tool to divide information into quickly recognizable bands which, when presented together, reveal underlying patterns in news reporting across cultures and within news segments in constant change around the globe.

inter-Face

inter-Face

Popular Mechanics Cover Gallery

Popular Mechanics Cover Gallery

Hovercraft Motorcycle

Hovercraft with Motorycle" is unique in the world of vehicular travel. As the name implies, it is a hovercraft type of vehicle with motorcycle steering and propulsion. The advantage is that the user has access to all the benefits of hovercraft along with the improved steering and propulsion. Traditional hovercraft devices, because they have no supplementary steering or propulsion system, are difficult to start and stop and are affected with sluggish steering capabilities. In "Hovercraftwith Motorcycle" those problems are virtually nonexistent. Also besides brakes it also has reverse to mke travel easier. This is a form of transportation that is in step with today's needs.

Hovercraft Motorcycle

Hovercraft with Motorycle" is unique in the world of vehicular travel. As the name implies, it is a hovercraft type of vehicle with motorcycle steering and propulsion. The advantage is that the user has access to all the benefits of hovercraft along with the improved steering and propulsion. Traditional hovercraft devices, because they have no supplementary steering or propulsion system, are difficult to start and stop and are affected with sluggish steering capabilities. In "Hovercraftwith Motorcycle" those problems are virtually nonexistent. Also besides brakes it also has reverse to mke travel easier. This is a form of transportation that is in step with today's needs.

Russian Prison Tattoos

It is not known when tattooing first became a common practice in Russian prisons and Stalinist Gulags. Soviet researchers first discovered and studied this underground activity in the 1920s; photographs of prisoners from that period suggest an already elaborate and highly developed subculture. More than simple decoration, the images symbolically proclaim the wearer's background and rank within the complex social system of the jailed.

Russian Prison Tattoos

It is not known when tattooing first became a common practice in Russian prisons and Stalinist Gulags. Soviet researchers first discovered and studied this underground activity in the 1920s; photographs of prisoners from that period suggest an already elaborate and highly developed subculture. More than simple decoration, the images symbolically proclaim the wearer's background and rank within the complex social system of the jailed.

Six Degrees of...

The object of the game is to connect any actor or actress to any other actor or actress in the smallest number of links possible. Two people are said to be linked if they have been in a movie together or have been regulars on the same TV show (we do not use guest appearances on a TV show for a link).

Six Degrees of...

The object of the game is to connect any actor or actress to any other actor or actress in the smallest number of links possible. Two people are said to be linked if they have been in a movie together or have been regulars on the same TV show (we do not use guest appearances on a TV show for a link).

Fake Dr. Pepper Land

Fake Dr. Pepper Land

Top 20 Cartoons on drugs

7. He-Man
This is an easy one. I mean c'mon. Roid monkey #1. "BY THE POWER OF ANABOL!!!!!!" Alone in his castle, hitting the weights. And on top of that he even injects it in his pet tiger. Can we say "Animal Abuse"?

9. Olive Oyl
Probably Dexatrim abuse, maybe some amphetamines. Who is that skinny?! She might even be anorexic, she is always giving her burger to her friend.

16.Peanuts
Snoopy is just lit up on anything he can find. First, dogs don't sleep on their backs, and second, a dog that DOES sleep on his back on a 12/12 pitch roof has got to be stoned, cuz any coherent individual doesn't have the proper equalibrium to perform this balancing act. His pop just drinks his life away, it's Jack and Coke for that beagle.

Top 20 Cartoons on drugs

7. He-Man
This is an easy one. I mean c'mon. Roid monkey #1. "BY THE POWER OF ANABOL!!!!!!" Alone in his castle, hitting the weights. And on top of that he even injects it in his pet tiger. Can we say "Animal Abuse"?

9. Olive Oyl
Probably Dexatrim abuse, maybe some amphetamines. Who is that skinny?! She might even be anorexic, she is always giving her burger to her friend.

16.Peanuts
Snoopy is just lit up on anything he can find. First, dogs don't sleep on their backs, and second, a dog that DOES sleep on his back on a 12/12 pitch roof has got to be stoned, cuz any coherent individual doesn't have the proper equalibrium to perform this balancing act. His pop just drinks his life away, it's Jack and Coke for that beagle.

Happy April 1st or...

Are you embarrassed by the arrogance, greed, shortsightedness, selfishness, and outright lies told by George W. Bush and his administration? Join tens of thousands of others across the country and world and wear a brown armband or ribbon to symbolize all the BS coming out of the White House.

It's not just that I disagree with the current administration. I'm outraged. And I'm downright embarrassed to talk to anyone from another country. I'm embarrassed to have a President so arrogant, so dishonest, so hawkish, that in three years, he has nearly destroyed any good relations we had before he took office, and worsened those that were already bad.

Happy April 1st or...

Are you embarrassed by the arrogance, greed, shortsightedness, selfishness, and outright lies told by George W. Bush and his administration? Join tens of thousands of others across the country and world and wear a brown armband or ribbon to symbolize all the BS coming out of the White House.

It's not just that I disagree with the current administration. I'm outraged. And I'm downright embarrassed to talk to anyone from another country. I'm embarrassed to have a President so arrogant, so dishonest, so hawkish, that in three years, he has nearly destroyed any good relations we had before he took office, and worsened those that were already bad.