Create Your Own Graffiti

Create Your Own Graffiti

'Corpse Flower' to Bloom in UConn Greenhouse

Within the next few weeks, New Englanders will have the opportunity to see and smell one of the strangest productions of the vegetable kingdom: the titan arum, or corpse flower, which features a gigantic bloom — and a mighty stench -- is expected to open sometime near the end of June, at the University of Connecticut's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Conservatory.

Currently, the UConn-based flower bud is more than three feet high and growing by several inches each day. Clint Morse, plant growth facilities manager and the researcher who obtained and planted the titan arum, is estimating the plant will flower between June 28 and July 2. He emphasizes, however, that those dates only represent his best guess.

The fully open flower lasts only a few days, so visitors hoping to catch it at its peak will have to time their visit carefully. The infamous odor of the corpse flower is strongest just as the flower opens, becoming faint, for better or worse, after the first day. Already, gardeners, botanists and curiosity-seekers from across the northeast and beyond are making plans to travel to Storrs to experience the horticultural equivalent of twin NCAA basketball championships.

'Corpse Flower' to Bloom in UConn Greenhouse

Within the next few weeks, New Englanders will have the opportunity to see and smell one of the strangest productions of the vegetable kingdom: the titan arum, or corpse flower, which features a gigantic bloom — and a mighty stench -- is expected to open sometime near the end of June, at the University of Connecticut's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Conservatory.

Currently, the UConn-based flower bud is more than three feet high and growing by several inches each day. Clint Morse, plant growth facilities manager and the researcher who obtained and planted the titan arum, is estimating the plant will flower between June 28 and July 2. He emphasizes, however, that those dates only represent his best guess.

The fully open flower lasts only a few days, so visitors hoping to catch it at its peak will have to time their visit carefully. The infamous odor of the corpse flower is strongest just as the flower opens, becoming faint, for better or worse, after the first day. Already, gardeners, botanists and curiosity-seekers from across the northeast and beyond are making plans to travel to Storrs to experience the horticultural equivalent of twin NCAA basketball championships.

Guest Blogger

Guest Blogger

Videogame Fan Fiction

Fan Fictions are stories written by fans of pre-existing cultural artifacts using and reworking the characters, plots, settings, etc. to the author's liking. It seems natural that fanfictions will be written based on movies, TV shows and even classical mythology.

But there is an active and enthusiastic core of fan fiction writers creating stories from video games. Again, this should not be too surprising for games that have well defined plots and characters such as the Final Fantasy series. But people write stories based on Sonic the Hedgehog, farming simulators and even Minesweeper.

Here, do we have marvelously active imaginations, people with too much time on their hands, or both?

Disclaimer and shameless self-promotion: this blogger is a videogame fanfiction writer himself. Too much time on my hands in my case.

Videogame Fan Fiction

Cool Bus

Cool Bus

Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive

More US Separatist Movements

More US Separatist Movements

Overclocking a P4 to 5GHz

Overclocking a P4 to 5GHz

Japanese Comic Book Covers

Japanese Comic Book Covers

Bush/Cheney Mods for Quake 3

Bush/Cheney Mods for Quake 3

Free Hawaii!!

Welcome to the website of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government presently operating within the occupied State of the Hawaiian Islands. Since the Spanish-American War, 1898, our Nation has been under prolonged occupation by the United States of America.

Free Hawaii!!

Welcome to the website of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government presently operating within the occupied State of the Hawaiian Islands. Since the Spanish-American War, 1898, our Nation has been under prolonged occupation by the United States of America.

PRICKly

A class of third grade students in Jackson, Mississippi started a "welcome-back-to-school" class project to make a plant pot to take home, and wanted a plant that was easy to take care of. So it was decided to use cactus plants.

The students were given greenware pottery in the style of a clown plant pot and they painted them with glaze and had them professionally fired at a class outing so they could see the process. It was great fun.

They planted the cactus seeds in the finished planters, and they grew nicely, but unfortunately the children were not allowed to take them home. Instead, the cactus plants were removed from the planters, and a small ivy replaced them before the children were allowed to take them home.

When interviewed, the teacher said cactus had seemed like a good idea at the time. But . . . .

PRICKly

A class of third grade students in Jackson, Mississippi started a "welcome-back-to-school" class project to make a plant pot to take home, and wanted a plant that was easy to take care of. So it was decided to use cactus plants.

The students were given greenware pottery in the style of a clown plant pot and they painted them with glaze and had them professionally fired at a class outing so they could see the process. It was great fun.

They planted the cactus seeds in the finished planters, and they grew nicely, but unfortunately the children were not allowed to take them home. Instead, the cactus plants were removed from the planters, and a small ivy replaced them before the children were allowed to take them home.

When interviewed, the teacher said cactus had seemed like a good idea at the time. But . . . .

The George W. Bush Singers

These are the words of the President – exactly as they were spoken -- brought to life by live musicians and a majestic choir – all ready to let freedom ring! These words of inspiration and toe tapping musical selections inspired by George W. Bush are presented on CD in a musically delightful manner by the GEORGE W. BUSH SINGERS.

The George W. Bush Singers

These are the words of the President – exactly as they were spoken -- brought to life by live musicians and a majestic choir – all ready to let freedom ring! These words of inspiration and toe tapping musical selections inspired by George W. Bush are presented on CD in a musically delightful manner by the GEORGE W. BUSH SINGERS.

100 Best Movie Songs

The American Film Institute (AFI) revealed the top movie songs of all time in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs three-hour special television event hosted by John Travolta. Having contributed to the list himself-his dance moves helped SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER'S Stayin' Alive disco its way into a Top 10 spot and he made his own way onto the final list with his performance of GREASE'S Summer Nights-Travolta was a natural representative for 100 years of American movie music.

100 Best Movie Songs

The American Film Institute (AFI) revealed the top movie songs of all time in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs three-hour special television event hosted by John Travolta. Having contributed to the list himself-his dance moves helped SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER'S Stayin' Alive disco its way into a Top 10 spot and he made his own way onto the final list with his performance of GREASE'S Summer Nights-Travolta was a natural representative for 100 years of American movie music.

Car Survey

Car Survey

Van Halen on the Violin

Van Halen on the Violin

Toaster Oven Mod

Toaster Oven Mod

Painted Rocks

George, primarily uses rocks from the shore, as they have been smoothed by the surf and are, therefore, ideal for painting. He does not attach anything to the rock, or chisel pieces of it away; he prefers to work with the shape provided by nature. The natural imperfections, such as chips, streaks or holes, often work to his advantage; a rock with one edge broken off became the half-eaten side of an apple.

Painted Rocks

George, primarily uses rocks from the shore, as they have been smoothed by the surf and are, therefore, ideal for painting. He does not attach anything to the rock, or chisel pieces of it away; he prefers to work with the shape provided by nature. The natural imperfections, such as chips, streaks or holes, often work to his advantage; a rock with one edge broken off became the half-eaten side of an apple.

Getting Your News in Photos

Getting Your News in Photos

Magazine Art

Magazines shaped our lives. They came into our homes and showed us how to dress, how to act, what to read, which way to vote, and how to think about ourselves, literature, science, art, and the rest of the world. We've created this website because these magazine covers are difficult to find and study, even considering all the influence they had on us. We're here because we love the art and want to make it available once again. Take a look around; try one of the links in the left column.

Magazine Art

Magazines shaped our lives. They came into our homes and showed us how to dress, how to act, what to read, which way to vote, and how to think about ourselves, literature, science, art, and the rest of the world. We've created this website because these magazine covers are difficult to find and study, even considering all the influence they had on us. We're here because we love the art and want to make it available once again. Take a look around; try one of the links in the left column.

Shoelace Knots

Shoelace Knots

CoffeeGeek.com

CoffeeGeek.com

Question

Question

I, Robot

I, Robot

Time

On June 17th, every year, the family goes through a private ritual: we photograph ourselves to stop a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by.

Time

On June 17th, every year, the family goes through a private ritual: we photograph ourselves to stop a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by.

Found Magazine

we collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles- anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life. anything goes...

Found Magazine

we collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles- anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life. anything goes...

Mayday Mystery

Mayday Mystery

What is that thing?

What is that thing?

Question

Question

Who wants Gmail?

Who wants Gmail?

Wireless Camera Pill

M2A® Capsule Endoscopy is a naturally ingested device for use in the gastrointestinal tract. Natural peristalsis moves the M2A® Capsule smoothly and painlessly throughout the gastrointestinal tract, transmitting color video images as it passes. The procedure is ambulatory, allowing patients to continue daily activities throughout the endoscopic examination.

Wireless Camera Pill

M2A® Capsule Endoscopy is a naturally ingested device for use in the gastrointestinal tract. Natural peristalsis moves the M2A® Capsule smoothly and painlessly throughout the gastrointestinal tract, transmitting color video images as it passes. The procedure is ambulatory, allowing patients to continue daily activities throughout the endoscopic examination.

War Kayaking

As the summer approaches, we crawl out of our protective wired covered lairs to sometimes partake in outdoor activity. Last weekend, we went kayaking around Lake Union in Seattle, WA and of course, we couldn’t help but bring along a lot of equipment and decided we’d hunt for open wireless spots, this friends- was “War Kayaking” we found a ton, charted it with GPS, Wifi finders and we’ll show you how we did it for this week’s HOW-TO Tuesday.

War Kayaking

As the summer approaches, we crawl out of our protective wired covered lairs to sometimes partake in outdoor activity. Last weekend, we went kayaking around Lake Union in Seattle, WA and of course, we couldn’t help but bring along a lot of equipment and decided we’d hunt for open wireless spots, this friends- was “War Kayaking” we found a ton, charted it with GPS, Wifi finders and we’ll show you how we did it for this week’s HOW-TO Tuesday.

geocoder.us

Geocoding is the process of estimating a latitude and longitude for a given location. Geocoder.us is a public service providing free geocoding of addresses and intersections in the United States.

geocoder.us

Geocoding is the process of estimating a latitude and longitude for a given location. Geocoder.us is a public service providing free geocoding of addresses and intersections in the United States.

The Katherine Interface

The Katherine Interface

Marbles Playing Musical Instruments

Marbles Playing Musical Instruments

Top Ten Signs You're a Fundamentalist Christian

Top Ten Signs You're a Fundamentalist Christian

The Real Gilligan's Island

Get ready to take a three-hour tour and end up on an uncharted desert island. That's right -- Gilligan's Island is coming back on TBS -- and this time, you can be a part of it! The producers of "Gilligan's Island" are teaming with the producers of the "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" to bring you The Real Gilligan's Island.

This all-new version of the classic sitcom will feature real life versions of the original show's characters: a real-life skipper, first mate, millionaire couple, movie star, professor and Kansas farm girl. And one of them could be you!

The Real Gilligan's Island

Get ready to take a three-hour tour and end up on an uncharted desert island. That's right -- Gilligan's Island is coming back on TBS -- and this time, you can be a part of it! The producers of "Gilligan's Island" are teaming with the producers of the "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" to bring you The Real Gilligan's Island.

This all-new version of the classic sitcom will feature real life versions of the original show's characters: a real-life skipper, first mate, millionaire couple, movie star, professor and Kansas farm girl. And one of them could be you!

Language Maps

Language Maps

Laptop anti theft device

Laptop anti theft device

The Ballad of Adriana

The Ballad of Adriana

Don't Link to Us

Due to the large volume of requests we receive, we do not have a reciprocal linking program. However, if you like, you may link to us at no cost. This option requires the execution by you and Fastcompany.com of a one-page Web-linking agreement. Please download and sign the agreement and fax it to 617-738-5055, attn: G+J legal, Fastcompany.com. As soon as you receive back the agreement signed on behalf of Fastcompany.com, you may begin linking to our content.

For good and valuable consideration, effective upon the duly authorized signatures of Owner and G+J below (the “Effective Date”), G+J hereby grants to Owner a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to create a hyperlink from the Linking Site to Inc.com from the Effective Date, unless and until such permission is terminated by G+J upon notice to Owner, subject to the following terms and conditions.

Don't Link to Us

Due to the large volume of requests we receive, we do not have a reciprocal linking program. However, if you like, you may link to us at no cost. This option requires the execution by you and Fastcompany.com of a one-page Web-linking agreement. Please download and sign the agreement and fax it to 617-738-5055, attn: G+J legal, Fastcompany.com. As soon as you receive back the agreement signed on behalf of Fastcompany.com, you may begin linking to our content.

For good and valuable consideration, effective upon the duly authorized signatures of Owner and G+J below (the “Effective Date”), G+J hereby grants to Owner a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to create a hyperlink from the Linking Site to Inc.com from the Effective Date, unless and until such permission is terminated by G+J upon notice to Owner, subject to the following terms and conditions.

The RIOT Wheel

The RIOT Wheel is a huge, heavy motorized single-wheel vehicle, originally built for Burning Man, the natural home of deviant vehicles. Check out the FAQ and Technical sections to find out more, and watch the video clips.

The RIOT Wheel

The RIOT Wheel is a huge, heavy motorized single-wheel vehicle, originally built for Burning Man, the natural home of deviant vehicles. Check out the FAQ and Technical sections to find out more, and watch the video clips.

Rent A Jerk

Rent A Jerk

Ho Chi Minh, the Asian Colonel Sanders

Ho Chi Minh, the Asian Colonel Sanders

Back to Work

Back to Work

Vacation!

Vacation!

GMail

GMail

Portrait Illustration Maker

Portrait Illustration Maker

How to Fry an Egg in a PC

How to Fry an Egg in a PC

Presidential Lists

Presidential Lists

Defunct Amusement Parks

Defunct Amusement Parks

Make Way For Ducklings

Make Way For Ducklings

Ashcroft Sings

U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft ended a speech at a Charlotte, North Carolina seminary with a rousing rendition of a song he wrote called 'Let The Eagles Soar'

Ashcroft Sings

U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft ended a speech at a Charlotte, North Carolina seminary with a rousing rendition of a song he wrote called 'Let The Eagles Soar'

Animation of the Shaping of Cape Cod Over 7000 Years

Cape Cod, a peninsula jutting off the coast of Massachusetts, is little more than a sand castle built by a glacier. In this animation of Cape Cod, made from geologists' estimates and satellite pictures, the unusual history of this shallow strip of land can be clearly seen.

Animation of the Shaping of Cape Cod Over 7000 Years

Cape Cod, a peninsula jutting off the coast of Massachusetts, is little more than a sand castle built by a glacier. In this animation of Cape Cod, made from geologists' estimates and satellite pictures, the unusual history of this shallow strip of land can be clearly seen.

Make Your Own Pirate Radio Station with an iPod

This was going to be “How-To increase the range of your iTrip mini”. But after playing around with the new iTrip mini, the FM broadcasting accessory for the iPod (our review here) our little minds got working on some ideas. We thought we might be able to make the range of Griffin’s iTrip mini a little better if took it apart and exposed the antenna, turns out we could. And then we thought, hey- we could use a couple iPods to broadcast something we wanted to get out there, perhaps not “should” that is, but could. So that was our motivation, and here’s the How-To.

Make Your Own Pirate Radio Station with an iPod

This was going to be “How-To increase the range of your iTrip mini”. But after playing around with the new iTrip mini, the FM broadcasting accessory for the iPod (our review here) our little minds got working on some ideas. We thought we might be able to make the range of Griffin’s iTrip mini a little better if took it apart and exposed the antenna, turns out we could. And then we thought, hey- we could use a couple iPods to broadcast something we wanted to get out there, perhaps not “should” that is, but could. So that was our motivation, and here’s the How-To.

Guide to Shooting Rubber Bands

Guide to Shooting Rubber Bands

Clothes That Launder Themselves

Scientists have invented an efficient way to coat cotton cloth with tiny particles of titanium dioxide. These nanoparticles are catalysts that help to break down carbon-based molecules, and require only sunlight to trigger the reaction. The inventors believe that these fabrics could be made into self-cleaning clothes that tackle dirt, environmental pollutants and harmful microorganisms.

Posted by Chris at 6:25 AM

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Clothes That Launder Themselves

Scientists have invented an efficient way to coat cotton cloth with tiny particles of titanium dioxide. These nanoparticles are catalysts that help to break down carbon-based molecules, and require only sunlight to trigger the reaction. The inventors believe that these fabrics could be made into self-cleaning clothes that tackle dirt, environmental pollutants and harmful microorganisms.

Posted by Chris at 6:25 AM

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Star Wars Fact NOT Fiction

George Lucas quite naturally believes that he wrote "Starwars", when, in reality, he was told telepathically what to write in the original first three Episodes (4-6), by the very "Force" to which the films refer, and was "forced" to make only episodes 4-6, first, as a very important step in the preparation of mankind for the long-awaited TRUTH, about the real reasons for human life on Earth ("what on earth am I doing here?"), the meaning of life and its purpose, contained in "The Way home or face The Fire", from which episodes 1-3 should have been made, as I did my best, frequently, to tell him.

Although "Starwars" (Episodes 4-6) is set as science-fiction and in a distant galaxy to make it entertaining, it actually refers to this galaxy and life on Earth. There actually was a REAL star war thousands of human years ago, in this galaxy, on the "Morning Star" [Venus] (Revelation 12 v 7; 22 v 16; Isaiah 14 v 12 in the king James Authorised Version of the Bible [which was the ONLY translation worth reading until the new "King of kings' Bible" was completed]); (Koran sura 6:76 and 86:1-4) and you were ALL on the losing side.

Star Wars Fact NOT Fiction

George Lucas quite naturally believes that he wrote "Starwars", when, in reality, he was told telepathically what to write in the original first three Episodes (4-6), by the very "Force" to which the films refer, and was "forced" to make only episodes 4-6, first, as a very important step in the preparation of mankind for the long-awaited TRUTH, about the real reasons for human life on Earth ("what on earth am I doing here?"), the meaning of life and its purpose, contained in "The Way home or face The Fire", from which episodes 1-3 should have been made, as I did my best, frequently, to tell him.

Although "Starwars" (Episodes 4-6) is set as science-fiction and in a distant galaxy to make it entertaining, it actually refers to this galaxy and life on Earth. There actually was a REAL star war thousands of human years ago, in this galaxy, on the "Morning Star" [Venus] (Revelation 12 v 7; 22 v 16; Isaiah 14 v 12 in the king James Authorised Version of the Bible [which was the ONLY translation worth reading until the new "King of kings' Bible" was completed]); (Koran sura 6:76 and 86:1-4) and you were ALL on the losing side.

The Nightmare Project

The how of our project is quite simple. We provide a vehicle for visitors to share nightmares, experience the nightmares of others, and exchange ideas about these troubling dreams. For our purposes, "nightmare" means a dream you, the dreamer, considered significantly frightening or disturbing. We are looking for the dreams that made you wake with a start, that caused you to leave the light on, that made you think twice about going back to sleep.

Everyone I have ever met is standing on the edge of a cliff with me. Suddenly they all get out a dagger and cut one of their hands off. This causes them to fall over the cliff into a ravine. The blood from their hands creates a river in the ravine. I am sad because of the death of all these people. Suddenly all the severed hands start moving towards me clutching the daggers, edging me further towards the ravine filled with blood. One of the hands jumps up and stabs me in the back and I start falling into the ravine, but I wake up before I hit the river of blood. I am crying when I wake up. I have this nightmare nearly every night.

The Nightmare Project

The how of our project is quite simple. We provide a vehicle for visitors to share nightmares, experience the nightmares of others, and exchange ideas about these troubling dreams. For our purposes, "nightmare" means a dream you, the dreamer, considered significantly frightening or disturbing. We are looking for the dreams that made you wake with a start, that caused you to leave the light on, that made you think twice about going back to sleep.

Everyone I have ever met is standing on the edge of a cliff with me. Suddenly they all get out a dagger and cut one of their hands off. This causes them to fall over the cliff into a ravine. The blood from their hands creates a river in the ravine. I am sad because of the death of all these people. Suddenly all the severed hands start moving towards me clutching the daggers, edging me further towards the ravine filled with blood. One of the hands jumps up and stabs me in the back and I start falling into the ravine, but I wake up before I hit the river of blood. I am crying when I wake up. I have this nightmare nearly every night.

Powdered Alcohol

I am sure when people hear the term "powdered alcohol" they are both bewildered and dumfounded. It is true. Senba Alcohol Powder contains 30% (±2%) alcohol by dry weight. This has been confirmed by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Our alcohol powders can be used in such applications as: cake mixes, ice cream, jelly and jams, soups, cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, breads, hams and sausages, candies, coffees are where ever you would use regular alcohol.

Powdered Alcohol

I am sure when people hear the term "powdered alcohol" they are both bewildered and dumfounded. It is true. Senba Alcohol Powder contains 30% (±2%) alcohol by dry weight. This has been confirmed by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Our alcohol powders can be used in such applications as: cake mixes, ice cream, jelly and jams, soups, cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, breads, hams and sausages, candies, coffees are where ever you would use regular alcohol.

Unfortunate Fourth of July Cards

Unfortunate Fourth of July Cards

Outsourcing Prayers to India

BANGALORE, India - With Roman Catholic clergy in short supply in the United States, Indian priests are picking up some of their work, saying Mass for special intentions, in a sacred if unusual version of outsourcing.

American, as well as Canadian and European churches, are sending Mass intentions, or requests for services like those to remember deceased relatives and thanksgiving prayers, to clergy in India.

Outsourcing Prayers to India

BANGALORE, India - With Roman Catholic clergy in short supply in the United States, Indian priests are picking up some of their work, saying Mass for special intentions, in a sacred if unusual version of outsourcing.

American, as well as Canadian and European churches, are sending Mass intentions, or requests for services like those to remember deceased relatives and thanksgiving prayers, to clergy in India.

A New Way to Enter Text

Dasher is an information-efficient text-entry interface, driven by natural continuous pointing gestures. Dasher is a competitive text-entry system wherever a full-size keyboard cannot be used..

Dasher is a zooming interface. You point where you want to go, and the display zooms in wherever you point. The world into which you are zooming is painted with letters, so that any point you zoom in on corresponds to a piece of text. The more you zoom in, the longer the piece of text you have written. You choose what you write by choosing where to zoom.

A New Way to Enter Text

Dasher is an information-efficient text-entry interface, driven by natural continuous pointing gestures. Dasher is a competitive text-entry system wherever a full-size keyboard cannot be used..

Dasher is a zooming interface. You point where you want to go, and the display zooms in wherever you point. The world into which you are zooming is painted with letters, so that any point you zoom in on corresponds to a piece of text. The more you zoom in, the longer the piece of text you have written. You choose what you write by choosing where to zoom.

Kite Aerial Photography

Kite Aerial Photography

The Stunning Ring

THE STUNNING RING, a beautiful self-defense ring with pepper spray, offers safety, elegance and confidence close at hand.

The Stunning Ring

THE STUNNING RING, a beautiful self-defense ring with pepper spray, offers safety, elegance and confidence close at hand.

Review of Mozilla's Firefox 0.9

The last time we looked at Mozilla Firefox , it was still called Mozilla Firebird and then only in version 0.6. Times have changed. Oh how they've changed. Today, The browser with the identity crisis has a sleek new interface, modern features, and is blowing the doors off its competition... and this is putting it mildly.

Mozilla Firefox ( release notes | roadmap ) is a completely modular browser consisting of a basic, streamlined framework upon which users can add ' extensions ', which (just as the name implies) are essentially plugins for the browser. The idea of less is more has been taken to the next level with this browser. With the default browser, you have just enough browser to do pretty much anything you can on the Internet, while more advanced, custom functionality is reserved to the extensions. For instance, you can load extra functionality such as more precise ad blocking, mouse gestures, website registration bypassing, dictionary, user agent switching, complete page and listbox/textbox searching, text zooming, UI tweaks, and the list goes on. There are so many possibilities I can't go into them all here.

Review of Mozilla's Firefox 0.9

The last time we looked at Mozilla Firefox , it was still called Mozilla Firebird and then only in version 0.6. Times have changed. Oh how they've changed. Today, The browser with the identity crisis has a sleek new interface, modern features, and is blowing the doors off its competition... and this is putting it mildly.

Mozilla Firefox ( release notes | roadmap ) is a completely modular browser consisting of a basic, streamlined framework upon which users can add ' extensions ', which (just as the name implies) are essentially plugins for the browser. The idea of less is more has been taken to the next level with this browser. With the default browser, you have just enough browser to do pretty much anything you can on the Internet, while more advanced, custom functionality is reserved to the extensions. For instance, you can load extra functionality such as more precise ad blocking, mouse gestures, website registration bypassing, dictionary, user agent switching, complete page and listbox/textbox searching, text zooming, UI tweaks, and the list goes on. There are so many possibilities I can't go into them all here.

10 Foods You Should Never Eat

Pizza Hut's Big New Yorker Pizza
Pizza Hut brags that The Big New Yorker plain cheese pizza weighs about three pounds before baking. But when it comes to pizza, bigger isn’t better. Even if you split this monster with three other people, your two slices will end up with almost a full day’s saturated fat (17 grams) and sodium (2,200 mg), and 790 calories. That’s without sausage, pepperoni, or anything else. Down an entire Healthy Choice Supreme French Bread Pizza, on the other hand, and you’ll get only 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 580 mg of sodium, and 330 calories.

10 Foods You Should Never Eat

Pizza Hut's Big New Yorker Pizza
Pizza Hut brags that The Big New Yorker plain cheese pizza weighs about three pounds before baking. But when it comes to pizza, bigger isn’t better. Even if you split this monster with three other people, your two slices will end up with almost a full day’s saturated fat (17 grams) and sodium (2,200 mg), and 790 calories. That’s without sausage, pepperoni, or anything else. Down an entire Healthy Choice Supreme French Bread Pizza, on the other hand, and you’ll get only 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 580 mg of sodium, and 330 calories.

Cows with Guns

Cows with Guns

The Turing Test Page

In 1950 Alan Turing published his now famous paper "Computing Machinery and Intelligence." In that paper he describes a method for humans to test AI programs. In its most basic form, a human judge sits at a computer terminal and interacts with the subject by written communication only. The judge must then decide if the subject on the other end of the computer link is a human or an AI program imitating a human.

The Turing Test Page

In 1950 Alan Turing published his now famous paper "Computing Machinery and Intelligence." In that paper he describes a method for humans to test AI programs. In its most basic form, a human judge sits at a computer terminal and interacts with the subject by written communication only. The judge must then decide if the subject on the other end of the computer link is a human or an AI program imitating a human.

The Original Nasal Passage Cleaner

Here's how the Nori works:
Place half a tea spoon full of sea salt into the Nori and fill the container with water. While leaning over a sink, tilt your head sideways and slightly insert the spout (outlet) into one nostril. Slowly lift the Nori so the salt water flows into the nostril. Important: Your mouth must stay open! The salt water will flow through the nasal passage and come out of the other nostril.

The Original Nasal Passage Cleaner

Here's how the Nori works:
Place half a tea spoon full of sea salt into the Nori and fill the container with water. While leaning over a sink, tilt your head sideways and slightly insert the spout (outlet) into one nostril. Slowly lift the Nori so the salt water flows into the nostril. Important: Your mouth must stay open! The salt water will flow through the nasal passage and come out of the other nostril.

Ice Fishing Stories and Pics

Ice Fishing Stories and Pics

A Primer on Parental Cruelty

It's simple. Some parents are just plain crazy. But few are as crazy as many soon-to-be parents, who, wrapped up in the fear and anticipation, the social status and expectations, go just plain mad. Mad as march hares with swollen ankles and morning sickness.

The following is a catalog of naming questions and suggestions posted on several different baby naming bulletin boards going back as far as early 2001. All entries are left unedited except for length.

A Primer on Parental Cruelty

It's simple. Some parents are just plain crazy. But few are as crazy as many soon-to-be parents, who, wrapped up in the fear and anticipation, the social status and expectations, go just plain mad. Mad as march hares with swollen ankles and morning sickness.

The following is a catalog of naming questions and suggestions posted on several different baby naming bulletin boards going back as far as early 2001. All entries are left unedited except for length.

Fur Bikinis

Fur Bikinis

Foreign Groceries Museum

Foreign Groceries Museum

Of the World's 100 Largest Economies,

Of the World's 100 Largest Economies,

Electronic Musical Instruments (1870 - 1990)

Electronic Musical Instruments (1870 - 1990)

EBaby

Welcome! It's the world's first, biggest and best person-to-person baby trading community. DiscountBabies is your place to find the baby you want, to sell the babies you have and to make a few enemies while you're at it! Think of DiscountBabies as a giant dirty ally with tons of men in leather trench-coats selling babies, right at your fingertips. Looking for a slave-worker? Or a present for your dog? How about a Dead Baby—and a Dead Babie Coffin(R) to go with it? Whatever you need, odds are you'll find it at DiscountBabies: there are over 2,000 million zillion trillion categories and more than 2.5 gazilliabillion auctions a day.

EBaby

Welcome! It's the world's first, biggest and best person-to-person baby trading community. DiscountBabies is your place to find the baby you want, to sell the babies you have and to make a few enemies while you're at it! Think of DiscountBabies as a giant dirty ally with tons of men in leather trench-coats selling babies, right at your fingertips. Looking for a slave-worker? Or a present for your dog? How about a Dead Baby—and a Dead Babie Coffin(R) to go with it? Whatever you need, odds are you'll find it at DiscountBabies: there are over 2,000 million zillion trillion categories and more than 2.5 gazilliabillion auctions a day.

Doomed Engineers

A subject of morbid but peculiar fascination. It's certainly unwholesome to relish the stories of those who are like us, and perhaps greater than us, but who come to spectacularly bad ends, yet such stories provide a certain satisfaction. As we make our way through our own careers in engineering, and deal with our own inevitable failures, there's some comfort in knowing that no matter how badly we screw up, we won't get killed for it. Unlike these guys.

Doomed Engineers

A subject of morbid but peculiar fascination. It's certainly unwholesome to relish the stories of those who are like us, and perhaps greater than us, but who come to spectacularly bad ends, yet such stories provide a certain satisfaction. As we make our way through our own careers in engineering, and deal with our own inevitable failures, there's some comfort in knowing that no matter how badly we screw up, we won't get killed for it. Unlike these guys.

Secret Service Codenames

Secret Service Codenames

Infiltration

Infiltration

The Oracle of Bacon

The Oracle of Bacon

C-3PO Vegetable Vacation Photos

C-3PO Vegetable Vacation Photos

Bush/Zombie Reagan in '04

Bush/Zombie Reagan in '04

Police to do Random ID Checks on Mass Transit Commuters

Lawyers for the ACLU have requested a meeting with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) officials in response to widespread public outrage over reports that the MBTA is implementing a first-in-the-nation plan to stop subway passengers for random identification checks and to question them about their activities at T-stops.

"Having to carry and produce identification has historically been a method of control," said John Reinstein, ACLUM legal director. "From Nazi Germany, to Stalinist Russia, to South Africa under apartheid, the phrase: 'Your papers, please' is alien to a free society."

Police to do Random ID Checks on Mass Transit Commuters

Lawyers for the ACLU have requested a meeting with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) officials in response to widespread public outrage over reports that the MBTA is implementing a first-in-the-nation plan to stop subway passengers for random identification checks and to question them about their activities at T-stops.

"Having to carry and produce identification has historically been a method of control," said John Reinstein, ACLUM legal director. "From Nazi Germany, to Stalinist Russia, to South Africa under apartheid, the phrase: 'Your papers, please' is alien to a free society."

Test for Colorblindness

Test for Colorblindness

KB Homes Suck

KBHOMESUCKS.COM was developed and created by a KBHOME Owner as a Free Service for other KBHOME owners to post their frustrations, complaints, and stories on the World Wide Web. If you feel like you have been screwed by KB Homes you can go to KBHOMESUCKS.COM and post your comments and also post pictures of what you feel is put together wrong or just does not look right, or you might think that the construction was not up to your standards. We have put together this site because we feel like we have been screwed by KB Homes and we would like to help any others who feel the same way.

KB Homes Suck

KBHOMESUCKS.COM was developed and created by a KBHOME Owner as a Free Service for other KBHOME owners to post their frustrations, complaints, and stories on the World Wide Web. If you feel like you have been screwed by KB Homes you can go to KBHOMESUCKS.COM and post your comments and also post pictures of what you feel is put together wrong or just does not look right, or you might think that the construction was not up to your standards. We have put together this site because we feel like we have been screwed by KB Homes and we would like to help any others who feel the same way.

How to Defrag Your Hard Drive

A hard drive becomes fragmented very, very fast. What happens is that all the tiny ones and zeros gets mixed and confused, and to get back the original speed on Your hard drive it's necessary to Defragment it.

There are several of different species of software to make this happen, but the most excellent way to do it is a hardwaredefragmentation. you'll only need some basic data-mechanical-skills to be able to accomplish this operation.

How to Defrag Your Hard Drive

A hard drive becomes fragmented very, very fast. What happens is that all the tiny ones and zeros gets mixed and confused, and to get back the original speed on Your hard drive it's necessary to Defragment it.

There are several of different species of software to make this happen, but the most excellent way to do it is a hardwaredefragmentation. you'll only need some basic data-mechanical-skills to be able to accomplish this operation.

How to Beat a Speeding Ticket

Generally, an officer will ask you one of two questions. It's either, "Do you know how fast you were going?", and your response should be, "No, I'm not really sure." Or, "I think I was doing the speed limit." Or, "I know I wasn't speeding, I looked at my speedometer right before you stopped me." The other question that you may be asked is, "Do you know why you were stopped?" Your response is, "No Officer, I don't." The most important factor to consider at this point is, DO NOT ADMIT ANYTHING. Your Constitutional rights allow you to remain silent, but the officer doesn't have to let you know that. If you tell the officer you were doing about 62 or 63 and you know that you're in a 50 mile speed limit, you've admitted your guilt.

Posted by Chris at 6:40 AM

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How to Beat a Speeding Ticket

Generally, an officer will ask you one of two questions. It's either, "Do you know how fast you were going?", and your response should be, "No, I'm not really sure." Or, "I think I was doing the speed limit." Or, "I know I wasn't speeding, I looked at my speedometer right before you stopped me." The other question that you may be asked is, "Do you know why you were stopped?" Your response is, "No Officer, I don't." The most important factor to consider at this point is, DO NOT ADMIT ANYTHING. Your Constitutional rights allow you to remain silent, but the officer doesn't have to let you know that. If you tell the officer you were doing about 62 or 63 and you know that you're in a 50 mile speed limit, you've admitted your guilt.

Posted by Chris at 6:40 AM

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The Evolution of a Programmer

The Evolution of a Programmer

Venus Transit Photos

Venus Transit Photos

Bikes Against Bush

“Bikes Against Bush” transforms ordinary bicycles into Internet enabled, tactical media weapons for non-violent, creative resistance to the RNC. First and foremost, “Bikes Against Bush” is a wireless bicycle consisting of an ordinary bicycle with an embedded laptop computer, a bluetooth-enabled cell phone affixed to the handlebars, a bluetooth-enabled GPS device, and a webcam. Additionally, “Bikes Against Bush” incorporates a homemade, robotic printing device consisting of a series of spray-chalk aerosol cans that can print chalked text messages on streets and sidewalks while the bicycle is in motion. Once an initial prototype bicycle is created, I will work with various creative resistance groups opposing the 2004 Republican National Convention to replicate the design.

Bikes Against Bush

“Bikes Against Bush” transforms ordinary bicycles into Internet enabled, tactical media weapons for non-violent, creative resistance to the RNC. First and foremost, “Bikes Against Bush” is a wireless bicycle consisting of an ordinary bicycle with an embedded laptop computer, a bluetooth-enabled cell phone affixed to the handlebars, a bluetooth-enabled GPS device, and a webcam. Additionally, “Bikes Against Bush” incorporates a homemade, robotic printing device consisting of a series of spray-chalk aerosol cans that can print chalked text messages on streets and sidewalks while the bicycle is in motion. Once an initial prototype bicycle is created, I will work with various creative resistance groups opposing the 2004 Republican National Convention to replicate the design.

How to Build a Poker Table

If you're interested in building a poker table ... it's easier than you think. Here are my favorite links to homemade poker tables. Most of these poker tables are constructed using a 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Some tables have rails and some have cup holders. Some tables are covered with poker cloth or billiard felt, others use faux suede. These poker tables are as individual as the owners themselves!

How to Build a Poker Table

If you're interested in building a poker table ... it's easier than you think. Here are my favorite links to homemade poker tables. Most of these poker tables are constructed using a 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Some tables have rails and some have cup holders. Some tables are covered with poker cloth or billiard felt, others use faux suede. These poker tables are as individual as the owners themselves!

The UALR Uglification Project

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a beautiful campus. The architecture of most buildings (other than a few 1960's travesties) is superb; the landscaping is exceptional for a college campus, including trees and above-ground drainage creeks that produce a park-like atmosphere.

But the fine arts building, in the tradition of post-modern, self-important, inaccessible abstraction, is surrounded by "sculptures" that detract rather than enhance the beauty of the campus.

This page is provided to interpret these works of art for the general public, in the spirit of the modern, egalitarian, everyone's-opinion-is-valid attitude. I do not know the real names of these pieces, nor do I know who made them. All of the "information" here is my own personal speculation.

The UALR Uglification Project

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a beautiful campus. The architecture of most buildings (other than a few 1960's travesties) is superb; the landscaping is exceptional for a college campus, including trees and above-ground drainage creeks that produce a park-like atmosphere.

But the fine arts building, in the tradition of post-modern, self-important, inaccessible abstraction, is surrounded by "sculptures" that detract rather than enhance the beauty of the campus.

This page is provided to interpret these works of art for the general public, in the spirit of the modern, egalitarian, everyone's-opinion-is-valid attitude. I do not know the real names of these pieces, nor do I know who made them. All of the "information" here is my own personal speculation.

Interesting Motherfuckers

Interesting Motherfuckers are the artists, musicians, authors, filmmakers, actors and assorted creative types whose eccentricity forced them to stray from the path of normal humans and follow their own twisted visions. They are the freaks, the geeks and the cult icons of pop entertainment.

Interesting Motherfuckers

Interesting Motherfuckers are the artists, musicians, authors, filmmakers, actors and assorted creative types whose eccentricity forced them to stray from the path of normal humans and follow their own twisted visions. They are the freaks, the geeks and the cult icons of pop entertainment.

2nd Annual Air Guitar Championship

2nd Annual Air Guitar Championship

PC Coffeemaker

PC Coffeemaker

Twenty Questions

Twenty Questions

I Hate Dell

Welcome to the ihatedell.net Disgruntled Employee Web Site. This is a free forum for employees and customers to voice their opinions about problems associated with Dell. Please feel free to browse the Forum and if you would like to share your experience, please do not hesitate to do so.

the worst thing about working at dell...
is the complete lack of hot girls. kind of sad really.

I Hate Dell

Welcome to the ihatedell.net Disgruntled Employee Web Site. This is a free forum for employees and customers to voice their opinions about problems associated with Dell. Please feel free to browse the Forum and if you would like to share your experience, please do not hesitate to do so.

the worst thing about working at dell...
is the complete lack of hot girls. kind of sad really.

Bookies offer 3-1 Odds that J-Lo Divorces this year

LONDON (Reuters) - British bookmakers offered odds of 3-1 Monday that singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and her new husband Marc Anthony would divorce by the end of the year.

Bookies offer 3-1 Odds that J-Lo Divorces this year

LONDON (Reuters) - British bookmakers offered odds of 3-1 Monday that singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and her new husband Marc Anthony would divorce by the end of the year.

Gas Buddy

GasBuddy.com is the portal site to more than 170 web sites that help consumers find cheap gas prices. All web sites are operated by the non-profit organization known as GasBuddy Organization Inc.

Gas Buddy

GasBuddy.com is the portal site to more than 170 web sites that help consumers find cheap gas prices. All web sites are operated by the non-profit organization known as GasBuddy Organization Inc.

Your life in 1905

Get a snapshot of your life as it might have been had you been living in Britain 100 years ago.
Just enter your gender and your fathers profession.

Your life in 1905

Get a snapshot of your life as it might have been had you been living in Britain 100 years ago.
Just enter your gender and your fathers profession.

antiCAPSLOCK

Our goal here at anticAPSLOCK.com is to have the capslock key removed from keyboards that are manufactured in the future. We will try to achive this by spreading the word of anticAPSLOCK.com (not to mention spreading the url) and we will always appreciate any help we can get in this task.

antiCAPSLOCK

Our goal here at anticAPSLOCK.com is to have the capslock key removed from keyboards that are manufactured in the future. We will try to achive this by spreading the word of anticAPSLOCK.com (not to mention spreading the url) and we will always appreciate any help we can get in this task.

Sign Generators

Sign Generators

Top Eleven Strangest Star Wars Action Figures

Top Eleven Strangest Star Wars Action Figures

1,000th Entry

1,000th Entry

US Citizenship Test

The VoteBook Citizenship Test is based on the actual test administered by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service . Federal regulations say that persons applying for citizenship must "be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and principles of government."

US Citizenship Test

The VoteBook Citizenship Test is based on the actual test administered by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service . Federal regulations say that persons applying for citizenship must "be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and principles of government."

Near Death Experiences of the Rich and Famous

In fact, by telling everyone they came back from the dead, they may be risking their own reputation. People who reveal such things to others often become the butt of jokes or thought to be crazy. Why would anyone rich and famous subject themselves to this when it might result in lost fame and fortune? The only rational reason that such people who have nothing to gain is that it really happened to them and they want to share it.

Near Death Experiences of the Rich and Famous

In fact, by telling everyone they came back from the dead, they may be risking their own reputation. People who reveal such things to others often become the butt of jokes or thought to be crazy. Why would anyone rich and famous subject themselves to this when it might result in lost fame and fortune? The only rational reason that such people who have nothing to gain is that it really happened to them and they want to share it.

Toothpick Carving

Toothpick Carving

What Star do You Look Like

What Star do You Look Like

The King's English

Like rap music, Bush is an alarming sign of America’s cultural decline. When the president of France and the king of Jordan speak better English than the successor of Jefferson and Lincoln, something has gone wrong. It’s not just that he has trouble with big, fancy words; he even misuses prepositions like to and for. At his most recent press conference, the reporters could have gotten more thoughtful answers from a Magic Eight-Ball.

The King's English

Like rap music, Bush is an alarming sign of America’s cultural decline. When the president of France and the king of Jordan speak better English than the successor of Jefferson and Lincoln, something has gone wrong. It’s not just that he has trouble with big, fancy words; he even misuses prepositions like to and for. At his most recent press conference, the reporters could have gotten more thoughtful answers from a Magic Eight-Ball.

FBI Wants Access to Internet's Xbox Live

Today it was learned that the FBI has made a proposal to the FCC that would require all Internet Providers to rewire their current system in order to make wiretapping accessible to the FBI. Experts claim that if the new proposal were to pass, MSN Messenger, Xbox Live and any voice over Internet protocol would be accessible for wiretapping.

FBI Wants Access to Internet's Xbox Live

Today it was learned that the FBI has made a proposal to the FCC that would require all Internet Providers to rewire their current system in order to make wiretapping accessible to the FBI. Experts claim that if the new proposal were to pass, MSN Messenger, Xbox Live and any voice over Internet protocol would be accessible for wiretapping.

Lost Words

Welcome to the Compendium of Lost Words, a component of Forthright's Phrontistery. The Compendium lists over 400 of the rarest modern English words - in fact, ones that have been entirely absent from the Internet, including all online dictionaries, until now. By revealing the existence of these words online, I do not necessarily promote their revival, but I do encourage an appreciation of the flexibility of English vocabulary. In theory, the Compendium will be the only web page on which each of these words occurs in its proper English context.

Lost Words

Welcome to the Compendium of Lost Words, a component of Forthright's Phrontistery. The Compendium lists over 400 of the rarest modern English words - in fact, ones that have been entirely absent from the Internet, including all online dictionaries, until now. By revealing the existence of these words online, I do not necessarily promote their revival, but I do encourage an appreciation of the flexibility of English vocabulary. In theory, the Compendium will be the only web page on which each of these words occurs in its proper English context.

A Chronology of Computer History

A Chronology of Computer History

Programming Language Inventor or Serial Killer

Programming Language Inventor or Serial Killer

Steganography

In an ideal world we would all be able to openly send encrypted email or files to each other with no fear of reprisals. However there are often cases when this is not possible, either because you are working for a company that does not allow encrypted email or perhaps the local government does not approve of encrypted communication (a reality in some parts of the world). This is where steganography can come into play.

Steganography simply takes one piece of information and hides it within another. Computer files (images, sounds recordings, even disks) contain unused or insignificant areas of data. Steganography takes advantage of these areas, replacing them with information (encrypted mail, for instance). The files can then be exchanged without anyone knowing what really lies inside of them. An image of the space shuttle landing might contain a private letter to a friend. A recording of a short sentence might contain your company's plans for a secret new product. Steganography can also be used to place a hidden "trademark" in images, music, and software, a technique referred to as watermarking.

Steganography

In an ideal world we would all be able to openly send encrypted email or files to each other with no fear of reprisals. However there are often cases when this is not possible, either because you are working for a company that does not allow encrypted email or perhaps the local government does not approve of encrypted communication (a reality in some parts of the world). This is where steganography can come into play.

Steganography simply takes one piece of information and hides it within another. Computer files (images, sounds recordings, even disks) contain unused or insignificant areas of data. Steganography takes advantage of these areas, replacing them with information (encrypted mail, for instance). The files can then be exchanged without anyone knowing what really lies inside of them. An image of the space shuttle landing might contain a private letter to a friend. A recording of a short sentence might contain your company's plans for a secret new product. Steganography can also be used to place a hidden "trademark" in images, music, and software, a technique referred to as watermarking.

Revenge of the Nerds

Porn-surfing bank supremo Michael Soden was caught with his browser down last week by the very same staff he outsourced to HP at the start of his reign at the Bank of Ireland.

Staff informed the bank that they had discovered pornography on Soden's machine on Wednesday last week, during routine maintenance. Soden resigned his post on Saturday, after the internal investigation into the discovery was leaked to the local press.

Revenge of the Nerds

Porn-surfing bank supremo Michael Soden was caught with his browser down last week by the very same staff he outsourced to HP at the start of his reign at the Bank of Ireland.

Staff informed the bank that they had discovered pornography on Soden's machine on Wednesday last week, during routine maintenance. Soden resigned his post on Saturday, after the internal investigation into the discovery was leaked to the local press.

Weird Foods from Around the World

Owl Soup: An acquaintance, Hong Kong Chinese, relates a banquet story from the PRC hinterlands. What had appeared to be something like chicken soup turned out to be owl! His hosts produced the owl's head from the pot as proof.

Weird Foods from Around the World

Owl Soup: An acquaintance, Hong Kong Chinese, relates a banquet story from the PRC hinterlands. What had appeared to be something like chicken soup turned out to be owl! His hosts produced the owl's head from the pot as proof.

Hobo Signs

Hobo Signs

Viagraholics Anonymous

Viagraholics Anonymous is a group of men dedicated to helping each other overcome a common problem: abuse of Viagra. As we came to understand that our behavior was out of control, and saw the destructive toll that Viagra was taking on our lives and relationships, we searched for a solution. Out of our despair came this simple program and organization designed to help other men such as ourselves conquer this life-destroying dependency.

Viagraholics Anonymous

Viagraholics Anonymous is a group of men dedicated to helping each other overcome a common problem: abuse of Viagra. As we came to understand that our behavior was out of control, and saw the destructive toll that Viagra was taking on our lives and relationships, we searched for a solution. Out of our despair came this simple program and organization designed to help other men such as ourselves conquer this life-destroying dependency.

Message and GPS in a Bottle.

On 25th May 2004, fifty bottles were released into the sea off the south east coast of England near Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Kent.

The intended destination of the bottles is The Chatham Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands, which are 800km east of mainland New Zealand, are the nearest inhabited land to the precise location on the opposite side of the world to Ramsgate Maritime Museum.

Each bottle contains a message from residents of Ramsgate to the residents of the Chatham Islands, a pencil, an instruction leaflet as well as details of this website.

Several of the bottles are being tracked using GPS technology and are programmed to send their longitude and latitude coordinates back to Ramsgate every hour. The data they send has been used to create a live drawing which is automatically updated in real time.

Message and GPS in a Bottle.

On 25th May 2004, fifty bottles were released into the sea off the south east coast of England near Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Kent.

The intended destination of the bottles is The Chatham Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands, which are 800km east of mainland New Zealand, are the nearest inhabited land to the precise location on the opposite side of the world to Ramsgate Maritime Museum.

Each bottle contains a message from residents of Ramsgate to the residents of the Chatham Islands, a pencil, an instruction leaflet as well as details of this website.

Several of the bottles are being tracked using GPS technology and are programmed to send their longitude and latitude coordinates back to Ramsgate every hour. The data they send has been used to create a live drawing which is automatically updated in real time.

Showerhead with a miniature generator

Here's a quick peek inside: Water enters the shower head through the flow resrictor (1) then travels through the injector plate (2) which directs the water to the waterwheel (3). The water spins the magnetic waterwheel past the stator (4) of the field wincing (5). This hydroelectric generator develops the 2.5 volts at .31 amps which lights the PR-6 bulb.

Showerhead with a miniature generator

Here's a quick peek inside: Water enters the shower head through the flow resrictor (1) then travels through the injector plate (2) which directs the water to the waterwheel (3). The water spins the magnetic waterwheel past the stator (4) of the field wincing (5). This hydroelectric generator develops the 2.5 volts at .31 amps which lights the PR-6 bulb.

Presidental Election Result Maps

Welcome to President Elect, the homepage for information on the election of U.S. Presidents and the electoral college. You'll find election results, history, electoral college debate, and much more!

Presidental Election Result Maps

Welcome to President Elect, the homepage for information on the election of U.S. Presidents and the electoral college. You'll find election results, history, electoral college debate, and much more!

MacGyverisms

001 PILOT

• Disarmed missle with a paperclip
  
• Matches & rope got rifle to shoot itself
  
• Smashed pistol barrel to use as rocket thruster
  
• Kicked grate to test for hidden laser
  
• Lit cigarette with hidden laser
  
• Smoked cigarette to find hidden laser
  
• Used binocular eyepiece to catch laser beam
  
• Aimed laser beam at source to "kill" it
  
• Knotted fire hose to build up water pressure
  
• Used said hose to lift steel beam
  
• Tested heat on door with a stick (it caught fire)
  
• Milk Chocolate candy stops sulphuric acid leak
  
• Used shirt to filter gases
  
• Sodium metal & cold capsule explosive
  
• Flipped lights in morse code
  

MacGyverisms

001 PILOT

• Disarmed missle with a paperclip
  
• Matches & rope got rifle to shoot itself
  
• Smashed pistol barrel to use as rocket thruster
  
• Kicked grate to test for hidden laser
  
• Lit cigarette with hidden laser
  
• Smoked cigarette to find hidden laser
  
• Used binocular eyepiece to catch laser beam
  
• Aimed laser beam at source to "kill" it
  
• Knotted fire hose to build up water pressure
  
• Used said hose to lift steel beam
  
• Tested heat on door with a stick (it caught fire)
  
• Milk Chocolate candy stops sulphuric acid leak
  
• Used shirt to filter gases
  
• Sodium metal & cold capsule explosive
  
• Flipped lights in morse code
  

The Contortion Homepage

The Contortion Homepage

Small World Project

The Small World Project is an online experiment to test the idea that any two people in the world can be connected via 'six degrees of separation'.

Your objective is to get a message to a "target person", somewhere in the world, by forwarding the message to a friend of yours--someone is "closer" to the target than you are. (If you happen to know the target, you can of course send it to them)

Small World Project

The Small World Project is an online experiment to test the idea that any two people in the world can be connected via 'six degrees of separation'.

Your objective is to get a message to a "target person", somewhere in the world, by forwarding the message to a friend of yours--someone is "closer" to the target than you are. (If you happen to know the target, you can of course send it to them)

Name for Soft Drinks by Geography

Name for Soft Drinks by Geography