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asTWISTED byDave: July 2006
(I steal these, not experience them. But, I may have some empathy for them)
Blowfish
When I was 18 I worked at a gas station. One night I was on with Paul the night mechanic and Dan, my fellow gas jockey. Paul was sitting at the desk in the office reading the paper and Dan was leaning waaaay back in a chair going on about some bullshit story while gazing up at the ceiling. I could feel a fart coming on as I wandered into the office from outside so, with no hesitation on my part, I walked up to Dan, planted my ass right on his face, and farted into his open mouth (Paul would later swear he saw Dan's cheeks puff out like a blowfish's). This was no pathetic little toot either, it was a sweaty, just-ate-chili butt-trumpet of a fart that lasted a full second and a half. Dan quite rightly went insane with rage (I'd never seen someone go insane with rage before or since, it's really an amazing thing to behold), grabbed a very large wrench, and proceeded to chase me around the garage bay's for the next few minutes with every intention of beating me to death. I'm convinced that if he'd caught me he would have done just that, and since I could barely stand up I was laughing so hard he nearly did, twice.
I'm in my 30's now and as I look back I realize that that was perhaps the proudest moment of my entire life.
"Lowbrow Moment" posted by
Spook at 7/28/2006 08:20:00 AM |
Beat procrastination with the 10 minute rule [LINK] A Lifehacker Article.
An article in Psychology Today says procrastination creates stress, anxiety and depression. But how do you stop putting off that dreaded task? Just do it - for at least 10 minutes.
"Beat procrastination with the 10 minute rule" posted by
Spook at 7/27/2006 08:13:20 AM |
25 most bizzare jobs [LINK] List by crazylinkz blog.
Ball Picker?
Upsetter?
Boner?
Queen Producer?
LOL!!!!
"25 most bizzare jobs" posted by
Spook at 7/26/2006 09:12:37 AM |
Fun and Easy How to Guide to Binding Your Own Paperback Books At Home...FAST [LINK] An article at Achieve-IT!
If you like ebooks but don't like reading them on your computer screen, this How-to post is for you. I'll show you a quick and dirty book binding technique you can use to turn your ebook into a real book with about 5 minutes worth of effort. In fact, this is so easy, you might end up self-publishing your own books on demand for profit. If that's the case, you owe me a copy.
"Guide to Binding Your Own Paperback Books" posted by
Spook at 7/25/2006 12:33:00 PM |
I can't believe, I just posted a video of myself. [LINK] And you can, too!
You just need a webcam and then give hellodeo.com access to it in the menu.
"Hellodeo.com" posted by
Spook at 7/25/2006 12:33:00 PM |
One Bag [LINK] Leisure and business travel packing list - travel light!
There's no question: overpacking easily heads the list of biggest travel mistakes. Thus this Web site, offering exhaustive (some might say exhausting!) detail on the art of travelling light, going pretty much anywhere, for an indefinite length of time, with a single carryon-sized bag.
"One Bag" posted by
Spook at 7/24/2006 08:20:01 AM |
The cult of overwork [LINK] At Positive Sharing dot com.
CNN asked 12 well-known leaders including Carlos Ghosn of Nissan, Marissa Mayer of Google and Wynton Marsalis how they manage their time and stay efficient.
"The cult of overwork" posted by
Spook at 7/24/2006 08:18:46 AM |
Tips on becoming a better listener [LINK] A 43 Folders Article.
When we meet, you and I, you will see for yourself one of my most humiliating traits. No it’s not my acromegaly, my plaid pants, nor my atrocious hairpiece.
No, friend, you will be deeply annoyed to hear me ask you to repeat your name at least twice, and possibly five times, during our inaugural conversation. And, in subsequent meetings, even though your face will be forever etched upon my brain (a skill at which I absolutely excel), I will probably call you “Champ,” “Chief,” or possibly “Tex.” Because, yes, I will have completely forgotten your name. And it’s not just a bad memory that’s to blame here (although, of course, my memory sucks, too) — I’m convinced it’s because I am a terrible listener, and because I suffer intermittent encoding errors at the time data is written to disk, so to speak.
"Tips on becoming a better listener" posted by
Spook at 7/24/2006 08:16:17 AM |
Get your ruined CDs working again [LINK] Article at Lifehacker/Instructibles.
Metal polish works better than toothpaste, they say.
"Get your ruined CDs working again" posted by
Spook at 7/24/2006 08:11:45 AM |
Hencam.co.uk [LINK] 320 thousand hen fans can't be wrong! Come and see Eva the rescued battery hen! The UK's best online live streaming chicHopefully you can see Milly, Tilly and Penny going about their chicken life in the coop!
(Milly is the big fat white hen, Penny is the cowardly chicken and Tilly is the ruler of the roost!)ken cam!
"Hencam.co.uk - The UK's best online live streaming chicken cam!" posted by
Spook at 7/24/2006 08:10:10 AM |
OMGWTFLMAO!!!
"LOL" posted by
Spook at 7/23/2006 01:19:52 PM |
Great prank!
"Dreamcatcher Staircase (Image)" posted by
Spook at 7/22/2006 12:10:46 PM |
Build your own intercom or walkie talkie out of two old cordless phones [LINK] Article at Instructables.com
Love those instructibles... If you have lots of stuff laying around and an hour or so to kill, try some of these.
"Build your own intercom or walkie talkie out of two old cordless phones" posted by
Spook at 7/21/2006 10:14:17 AM |
Freak OUT!!!
"Math Test!!" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 05:00:48 PM |
FlyLady.net [LINK] Your personal online coach to help you gain control of your house and home.
Now I'm calling you disorganised! HAHAHA!!! Just kidding. This looks like it could be useful.
"FlyLady.net, Control your house and home!" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:50:28 PM |
Weight Loss Tips by the FitTV's Nutrition Twins [LINK]
Okay... I'm calling you fat, now. I'll stop.
"More weight loss tips. By FitTV" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:49:15 PM |
50 Weight Loss Tips [LINK] Article by Chris Pirillo.
He says he lost 30 lbs. in three months. I can lose 10 lbs real quick too, but I always get 9 of them back! BLAH!!!
"50 Weight Loss Tips" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:47:17 PM |
The Health of It All [LINK] Eating Fast Food.
Lists of healthy choices at fast food joints. In HTML and PDF format! Woo!
" Eating Healthy at Fast Food Restaurants" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:45:16 PM |
Joe's Goals [LINK] Free Online Goal Tracking
Joe's Goals is a simple yet powerful tool to make tracking your goals the easiest part of accomplishing them. Use our simple single page interface to setup daily and weekly goals and track your overall progress and score. Setup negative goals (or vices) to confront and overcome the bad habits that finally need to get the boot.
Something to help with those exercises? Or anything else!
"Joe's Goals- Free Online Goal Tracking" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:42:55 PM |
How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer [LINK] Article on WikiHow.
Sitting at the computer all day is not exactly good for the body. If you have to be at a desk all day long, doing some simple things can improve your posture and health.
Many of the same things, but the differences from other articles helps bring another point of view and a wider understanding of how and why to exercise for better health.
"How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:41:38 PM |
Health Problems Related to the Geek Lifestyle [LINK] Article on Carotids.Com
Here's some reasons to uses those exercises I posted.
"Health Problems Related to the Geek Lifestyle" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:39:47 PM |
Desk Exercises [LINK] Six areas of exercise for the sitting position.
Okay, we got breathing, neck/shoulder exercises, eye calisthenics, lowerback-pelvis exercises, self massage and hand-wrist exercises.
"Desk Exercises" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:36:06 PM |
Desk-side Fitness [LINK] Article on lifehack.org.
I'll post another desk-fitness post in a few minutes... I just have to find it in my bookmarks.
"Desk-side Fitness" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 12:33:08 PM |
A blonde walks into the library. She walks up to the counter, SLAMS a book down and screams at the librarian, - "This is the WORST book I've ever read!" "It has NO plot and far too many characters!"
The librarian looks up and calmly remarks - "So, you're the one who took our phone book..."
"No Plot? (Blonde Joke)" posted by
Spook at 7/20/2006 08:18:00 AM |
Nine Animated GIF Backgrounds [LINK] By James Koehnline.
Nice stuff...
Baby can I get 'em supersized? Free s9y weblog hosting
"Nine Animated GIF Backgrounds" posted by
Spook at 7/19/2006 08:38:42 PM |
Storms [LINK] Hosted at tinyvices.com
There's a risk of a thunderstorm today, but I doubt it will not be as magnificent as these pictures. I have to work to and from work so I chose to dress in black today. Maybe I should get going I think I'm going to be late.
"Gallery: Storms" posted by
Spook at 7/19/2006 08:30:53 AM |
Virtual Dimension [LINK]
This is a free, fast, and feature-full virtual desktop manager for Windows platform. The main goal of this open-source project is indeed to enhance the Microsoft "Window Manager" up to the level of usual Unix Window Manager, by providing virtual desktops, as well as some additional features, like always on top, window shading...
"Virtual Dimension" posted by
Spook at 7/19/2006 08:29:00 AM |
Top 10 Strangest Lego Creations [LINK] By the TechEBlog
Someone made a car, a harpiscord, Han Solo frozen in carbonite and even a pinball machine!
"Top 10 Strangest Lego Creations" posted by
Spook at 7/19/2006 08:27:56 AM |
Bitcons [] By SOME RANDOM DUDE .net.
Bitcons is a mini-pixel icon set (16×16 pixels) containing 91 121 individual icons for various subjects. Each pixel for every icon was placed with love and tenderness. Bitcons is intended to be a very hypo-styled icon set; allowing for broad use for design on the web. To add to its flexibility, Sanscons was created to allow for any color and many different shapes.
This set is free for the masses to consume and enjoy.
Originally, I bookmarked this when I was trying to redesign my website.
"Bitcons" posted by
Spook at 7/19/2006 08:25:27 AM |
Alien Scare Screaming Girl [LINK] Video at BREAK.com
In order to frighten his sister this guy puts a very creepy child's mannequin next to her bed in the dark and tapes her reaction. He was expecting her to be scared, but not that scared. She goes completely hysterical!
"Alien Scare Screaming Girl" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 07:06:05 PM |
"Wolf 3D" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:50:04 PM |
Paper CD Case [LINK]
Use this website to create a PDF file which can be printed and folded to create a paper CD case.
(Did I post this already? not sure... D.)
"Paper CD Case" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:47:37 PM |
Planarity [LINK] Instructions: Arrange the vertices such that no edges overlap.
I made it to level 15, then got stuck. (Aaawww!!)
"Planarity" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:45:30 PM |
Pathformer: Better than a Hot Paper Clip [LINK] By Medgadget .com.
No fewer than 3 times has this Medgadgeteer found himself in need of a nail trephination - poking a hole through a smashed finger- or toenail to relieve a subungal hematoma (swelling under the nail due to bleeding). In the sprit of DIY, a lighter-heated metal paperclip was used to create the necessary drainage conduit (that sizzle is unforgettable). However, it appears a better way may be on the horizon: the Pathformer from Path Scientific drills micro-holes to a specified depth for said nail trephination as well as punctures skin for biopotential measurements and drug delivery...
"Pathformer: Better than a Hot Paper Clip" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:43:22 PM |
Mozilla Firefox Cheat Sheet Update [LINK] By The Leslie Franke Blog.
Available in HTML or PDF, these are several shortcut commands utilizing the keyboard and mouse. No praying or crossing of fingers necessary.
I'll make Firefox users out of all of you, yet!
"Mozilla Firefox Cheat Sheet Update" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:39:33 PM |
The Soldier Who Wouldn't Quit [LINK] Article by Damn Interesting.
On December 17, 1944, the Japanese army sent a twenty-three year old soldier named Hiroo Onoda to the Philippines to join the Sugi Brigade. He was stationed on the small island of Lubang, approximately seventy-five miles southwest of Manila in the Philippines, and his orders were to lead the Lubang Garrison in guerrilla warfare.
As Onoda was departing to begin his mission, his division commander told him, "You are absolutely forbidden to die by your own hand. It may take three years, it may take five, but whatever happens, we'll come back for you. Until then, so long as you have one soldier, you are to continue to lead him. You may have to live on coconuts. If that's the case, live on coconuts! Under no circumstances are you to give up your life voluntarily." It turns out that Onoda was exceptionally good at following orders, and it would be 29 years before he finally laid down his arms and surrendered.
"The Soldier Who Wouldn't Quit" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:36:38 PM |
D*I*Y Planner Hipster PDA Edition [LINK] By D*I*Y Planner.
The D*I*Y Planner Hipster PDA Edition 3.0 is a series of approximately one hundred free productivity forms designed for printing onto index cards (a.k.a., the Hipster PDA). Designed especially for the D*I*Y Planner project by Douglas Johnston, the package includes a wide array of cards covering life management, project planning, calendars, notetaking, business development, and creative uses like writing, storyboards, mind mapping, and photography.
"D*I*Y Planner Hipster PDA Edition" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:33:53 PM |
Click Survey [LINK] Click anywhere.
Then see where everyone else clicked.
It's pretty funny to see how many people clicked *right on* the cleavage.
"Click Survey" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:31:15 PM |
Animusic-Pipe Dream [] Hosted at Google Video.
From the first Animusic DVD. Pipe Dream has been voted one of the 50 greatest animation projects ever (by 3D World magazine).
A group of percussion instruments perform music by way of metal balls that fly out from pipes.
"Animusic-Pipe Dream (Video)" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:28:36 PM |
Cats That Look Like Hitler [LINK]
Does your cat look like Adolf Hitler? Do you wake up in a cold sweat every night wondering if he's going to up and invade Poland? Does he keep putting his right paw in the air while making a noise that sounds suspiciously like "Sieg Miaow"? If so, this is the website for you.
"Cats That Look Like Hitler" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 08:21:06 AM |
Adoption centre @ Bunnyhero labs [LINK] Interactive cyber pets.
Interactive cyber pets you can "adopt" to put on your webpage, myspace, xanga, livejournal, blog, etc... for free!
"Adoption centre @ Bunnyhero labs" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 08:06:04 AM |
How to make your own Airzooka type thingy [LINK] (out of a waste paper bin) How-to by Am I Sane?
Airzookas are strange old things that create a vortex of air that spirals across a room. They pack a surprising punch.
"How to make your own Airzooka" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 08:04:55 AM |
11. Everything you saved the night before, your computer has forgotten.
10. It keeps hurling out every CD you put into it.
9. The computer monitor dims a little every time you click the mouse.
8. Your sound card plays everything at half the speed it should.
7. All error messages read: "A serious error has occured. If you get me through this, I promise I'll never do it again."
6. Your computer automatically adds "I love you man" to your email signature.
5. When playing an MP3, you can hear someone in the background singing karaoke.
4. Whenever you start your computer, it comes up with a message saying, "Firewall?! We don't need no steenking firewall."
3. No matter how you position it, your computer slowly slides off your desk.
2. Your "Start" button changes to "Get 'r Done"
1. You go in the next morning and there's some strange modem lying by your computer.
"Signs Your Computer Was Drinking Last Night" posted by
Spook at 7/18/2006 12:39:00 AM |
Multitasking is bad for you [LINK] A Time magazine cover story hosted on Ars Technica .com.
The cover story in Time magazine this week, entitled "Too Wired For Their Own Good?", condemns the youth of the nation as gadget-obsessed, perennially multitasking, social failures who can't really get into anything important or even relax. The article brings up example upon example of dysfunctional teenagers and their equally disjointed families.
"Time magazine: multitasking is bad for you" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 09:57:28 PM |
World's Greatest Tool: Duct Tape? [LINK] By Wired News.
Models use it to create cleavage. Sled-dog drivers use it to prevent frostbite. Athletes use it to support weak joints. Veterinarians use it to repair horses' hooves.
What's this wonder tool? Duct tape.
"World's Greatest Tool: Duct Tape?" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 09:54:47 PM |
Printing power tips [LINK] A Lifehacker article.
Printer ink isn't cheap, and there's nothing worse than getting stuck without paper or a new cartridge when you absolutely need to print a document. As with most tech tools, modern printers have more bells and whistles than most people bother to learn about. But a little knowledge can go a long way.
"Printing power tips" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 09:53:24 PM |
Eicar test file [LINK] Article on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Eicar test file is a file, developed by the EICAR organization, that is used in testing anti-virus scanners for their integrity in detecting viruses. The actual file is simply a text file of either 68 or 70 bytes that can be created using any text editing program (Such as Notepad), although it can be saved and run as an executable MS-DOS COM file.
I WAS going to post the code on this page, but thought (much) better of it... hahah.
"Eicar test file" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 09:51:28 PM |
This too shall pass [LINK] A key technique for staying calm during an argument.
A LOT OF THINGS MIGHT HELP you in your relationship, but when you try to sift out the most important, your ability to deal with conflict will be at or near the top of the list.
Would you like to experience less conflict? Would you like to feel calmer during conflicts? Would you like to resolve them easier? Here's how: Remember whatever is happening is temporary. There are several reasons this principle is so important.
"This too shall pass" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 09:49:16 PM |
Night Time Photography Photos [LINK] By Arinah Nell.com
Below is a list of my photo galleries. I have hundreds of photographs so I've placed them in galleries in chronological order. The black and white section features some work I did in college and high school. The digital section is mainly photoshop manipulations I worked on prior to getting my film scanner.
I believe I have progressed nicely over the years however there is usually only one or two photographs in a gallery that I truly enjoy. If you have the time, browse though most of the galleries. There are quite a few great old photos that never see the light of day!
"Night Time Photography Photos" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 12:54:19 PM |
SMS (Text-Messaging) Shorthand for Geeks Using Server Response Codes [LINK] By the Liz Revision Blog.
Instead of awkwardly typing on your phone’s keypad something to the extent of “cant find yr house” or “theyre charging a cover here at this venue,” try using server response codes!
"SMS (Text-Messaging) Shorthand for Geeks Using Server Response Codes" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 12:53:09 PM |
Pac-Man Guide [LINK] Article by MameWorld - The biggest MAME resource on the net!
Pac-Man, maybe the definitive arcade game. Certainly one of the game to which the industry owes the "golden years of arcade", an arcade boom during the 1980's and the growth of the games industry as such.
More importantly to us though, Pac-Man is the game which represents everything that's good about gaming (any kind of gaming) and nothing that is bad. It's easy to grasp but hard to master. Addictive and stuffed with pure unadulterated gameplay. Frustrating but always having you come back for more. Never boring and always tense, even for the best players. Always giving you the impression that you can master it but never quite letting you get there.
There are many great Pac-Man players out there but only one did eventually play the perfect game, and it took over 20 years of gamers around the world trying: On July 3rd 1999 Billy Mitchell scored 3,333,360 reached level 255 at which point the game locks up with the first life and became the worlds best known arcade player. Class!
"Pac-Man Guide" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 12:51:39 PM |
KRISTAL Audio Engine [LINK] Multi-track audio recording software!
KRISTAL Audio Engine is a powerful multi-track recorder, audio sequencer and mixer - ideal for anyone wanting to get started with recording, mixing and mastering digital audio.
It is designed as a modular system. The main application provides a mixing console, while the audio sequencer, live audio input and so on are loaded as separate Plug-Ins.
KRISTAL Audio Engine is free for personal, educational and non-commercial use.
"KRISTAL Audio Engine" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 12:49:57 PM |
Naomi [LINK] This is an advanced internet filtering program, easy to use and totally free, intended for families, and kids in particular.
Naomi is able to constantly monitor all internet connections, protecting children from inappropriate online material - such as obscene or violent contents; pornography, pedophilia and erotism in the form of images or texts; sites that popularize drugs; gambling games; terrorism; hate propaganda; occultism; sects; blasphemy, etc.
Naomi does not rely on a simple list of banned sites; instead, it examines in real-time all the data being transmitted and received through any internet application - such as web browers, chat programs, news readers, etc.
"Naomi - Freeware Internet Filter" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 12:48:07 PM |
500lb. Rubber Band Ball vs. Car [LINK] Hosted at FAZED Videos.
What better use for your giant rubber band ball than to use it to destroy your car.
"500lb. Rubber Band Ball vs. Car (Video)" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 08:25:53 AM |
Eternal Sunset [LINK] Concept image gallery, constantly showing current sunset.
Eternal Sunset endeavours to ensure you can enjoy the sunset live from any location, at any time. As the sunset moves westward, Eternal Sunset continuously tunes into different webcams, chasing the sunset around the globe. This service is currently provided through the use of 204 west-facing webcams across 44 countries.
"Eternal Sunset" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 08:24:52 AM |
::iLL WiLL PreSS:: [LINK] HOME OF NEUROTICALLY YOURS, 4Y-RECORDS & MORE.
Current episode is entitled: Mexico Es Muy Bien
"Ill Will Press, Home of Neurotically Yours" posted by
Spook at 7/17/2006 08:22:55 AM |
Camera Toss [LINK] (The Blog)
Toss your camera as it takes a picture, it ends up making some psychidelic images.
"Camera Toss (The Blog)" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:47:12 PM |
BioMotionLab1.8 [LINK] Toy!
Simulates "walking motion" with dots and lines incorporating different parameters that include: male/female, heavy/light, nervous/relaxed and happy/sad.
One question: Why is male/female on a slider? Shouldn't that option be absolute? And why is it set to the middle, wouldn't that be the setting for "hermaphrodite" ????
"BioMotionLab1.8" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:46:00 PM |
Black Chandelier Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Brooch [LINK] Yeah, it's jewellery.
For jewellery fiends who aren't ascared of bugses.
"Black Chandelier Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Brooch" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:43:03 PM |
Rainlendar LINK Rainy's calendar program.
Rainlendar is a customizable calendar that displays the current month. It is a very lightweight application that doesn't use much system resources or take much space on your desktop.
"Rainlendar" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:41:20 PM |
What is Disc Golf? [LINK] A DiscLife.com article.
When you're trying to tell friends about your passion for disc golf, they will grasp the concept more quickly if you use the term 'frisbee golf' instead. So why isn't the game called frisbee golf? "Frisbee" is a registered trademark much like "Kleenex" is in the tissue world, so we must call the game 'disc golf' and explain from there. Oddly enough, the company which produces Frisbee toys makes very few golf discs.
"What is Disc Golf?" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:39:57 PM |
You were cupped! [LINK] Great prank.
What $40 in cups, a lot of free time, and motivation for a prank get you.
"You were cupped!" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:38:39 PM |
Pix from the orient [LINK] An image gallery.
I say "the orient" because I cannot read whatever the title says. From what I can tell, it kind of looks like the character for "Dai" but I know it's not because I know what Dai looks like. And that's not it. Meh! Just go have a look around, they're pretty good pictures.
"Image gallery, pix from the orient." posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:37:57 PM |
What should I do with my webcam? [LINK] An Ask MetaFilter question answered.
I'm not asking you personally, but someone asked MetaFilter. Here's the page with the question and several answers.
Got a webcam? I do. No, you can't look at me. I'm hideously unphotogenic, even on my El Cheapo webcam.
"What should I do with my webcam?" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:30:48 PM |
Tattoo Art > UV Blacklight Ink [LINK] A Tattoo Artists.org gallery.
Blacklight reactive ink is a great way to have a tattoo that no one can see but under the blacklight or to add a little something special to trip out your friends.
"Tattoo Art > UV Blacklight Ink" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:29:13 PM |
The Pot Revolution's Stoner Chat Name Generator [LINK] I put in my name,
And got;
"Mullbowl Executioner"
"The Pot Revolution's Stoner Chat Name Generator" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:28:05 PM |
Teleshop - Guns for sale [LINK] Extraordinarily twisted.
A year's worth of free ammunition with purchase!!!
"Teleshop - Guns for sale" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:27:03 PM |
Get stuff done with a timer [LINK] A Lifehacker article.
Work HARDER! FASTER! Better than before...
Productivity blogger Bert Webb says using a timer while working on a task helps you get stuff done, because it imposes a deadline, like the day before you leave the office for vacation.
"Get stuff done with a timer" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:25:31 PM |
10 Things Peter Griffin Wants to Tell America [LINK] Done on Letterman, Hosted by Devil Ducky.
Nothing but funny. For example: #7. Laura Bush killed a guy. AND; there's something about Crystal Bernard being in Playboy.
"10 Things Peter Griffin Wants to Tell America" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:23:38 PM |
Carrying off the art of one carry-on [LINK] One-bag travelling, without checking it into luggage.
It's better than you going to Winnipeg, while you're luggage goes to Edmonton.
"Carrying off the art of one carry-on" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:21:08 PM |
Converting a colour photo to a single layered stencil with Photoshop [LINK] A Stencil Revolution Tutorial.
Single layered stencils are pretty cool. Someone should make a web comic using this method and a few friends.
"Converting a colour photo to a single layered stencil" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:19:15 PM |
Crazy Cats [LINK] Image gallery by media-post.net.
My favourite one has to be the wet cat with the caption "why you do this?" and number two favourite is the cat with the punk haircut and studded bracelet.
"Crazy Cats (Gallery)" posted by
Spook at 7/16/2006 06:16:24 PM |
Wall Climbing Robot [LINK] Video at I Am Bored dot com
Creepiness DOES crawl. Watch it.
"Video: Wall Climbing Robot" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:14:05 AM |
How to pull an all-nighter [LINK] Article by Christian Montoya dot com.
Not that you're in school or anything, but it's nice to pick up stuff like this during the summer.
"How to pull an all-nighter" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:13:06 AM |
LED Bike Wheel Images [LINK] By SpokePOV on Instructibles.
Yes, that's right, you can make your own spinning LED display on a bike wheel!
"LED Bike Wheel" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:12:09 AM |
The Couch-to-5K Running Plan [LINK] Article by Cool Running dot com.
Our beginner's running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months.
"The Couch-to-5K Running Plan" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:11:10 AM |
Phishing Incident Reporting and Termination Squad [LINK] A Wiki at CastleCopsWiki
CastleCops and Sunbelt Software are announced a new anti-phishing community, the Phishing Incident Reporting and Termination (PIRT) Squad. This will be a community at CastleCops solely dedicated to taking down phishing sites. It’s the first public takedown community we know of, and we hope to start nailing these sites as quickly as possible. CastleCops thanks Sunbelt-Software in its press launch of PIRT. The tool has been written by CastleCops.
"PIRT " posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:10:11 AM |
Urville: The Imaginary City [LINK] Article at the "Proceedings of the Athanasius Kircher Society" Blog.
Gilles Trehin is an autistic 28-year-old. Since the age of 12, he has been designing an imaginary city called Urville, named after the “Dumont d’Urville,” a French scientific base in Antarctica. He has created detailed historical, geographical, cultural, and economic descriptions of the city, as well as an absolutely extraordinary set of drawings. His Guidebook to Urville will be published later this year.
"Urville: The Imaginary City" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:09:07 AM |
10 rules to manage your boss [LINK ]
The relationship with your boss is probably the most important relationship you have at work.
Boss management can stimulate better performance, improve your working life, job satisfaction, and workload. Give your boss a hand and reap the rewards.
"10 rules to manage your boss" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:07:19 AM |
PocketMod [LINK] The Free Disposable Personal Organizer
The PocketMod is a new way to keep yourself organized. Lets face it, PDAs are too expensive and cumbersome, and organizers are bulky and hard to carry around. Nothing beats a folded up piece of paper. That is until now. With the PocketMod, you can carry around the days notes, keep them organized in any way you wish, then easily transfer the notes to your PDA, spreadsheet, or planner.
"PocketMod" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:06:08 AM |
What's the funniest joke that doesn't involve making fun of anyone? [LINK] As asked at Ask MetaFilter.
Well, I can tell you it isn't:
Q: What's brown and sticky?
A: A stick.
"What's the funniest joke that doesn't involve making fun of anyone?" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:05:06 AM |
Don’t Shoot the Puppy [LINK] By rrrrthats5rs.com.
Once you figure out how to NOT shoot the puppy, that's damn hilarious, otherwise if you do something the poor, cute, little pup gets blasted into dust right away.
"Game: Don't Shoot the Puppy" posted by
Spook at 7/14/2006 08:03:48 AM |
Smokezooka [LINK] By FAZED Videos
These guys make an airzooka and filled it with smoke and shot smoke rings. Coolness.
Okay, I gotta get to sleep now... see you in the morning.
"Smokezooka" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 11:23:17 PM |
ASCII-O-Matic [LINK] By t.y.p.o.r.g.a.n.i.s.m.
This takes a picture you upload (or whatever) and turns it into ASCII characters. Yes, text and letters n stuff.
Try it out.
"ASCII-O-Matic" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 05:05:39 PM |
Patchwork Bike Club's Custom Bikes [LINK] A photoset on Flickr.
Created by Rick Unger, these are custom bikes built by inner-city kids at Patchwork Central in Evansville, Indiana. All photos by Nino Cocchiarella
"Patchwork Bike Club's Custom Bikes" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 05:04:08 PM |
Power Tool Drag Racing [LINK] Yeah.
There is a league. A LEAGUE!!!
"Power Tool Drag Racing" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 05:02:34 PM |
Top 10 Coolest Alarm Clocks [LINK]
Ahh…the love-hate relationship that we all have with our alarm clocks. Why endure those harsh buzzing noises every morning when you could make things just a little more interesting? Here are some of the coolest alarm clocks available via the web that could spice up the first few minutes of your everyday life.
"Top 10 Coolest Alarm Clocks" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 12:55:20 PM |
The Simpsons: Live Action [LINK] The Simpsons opening sequence acted out by real people.
I can't explain it any better than that.... It's definitely a treat.
"The Simpsons: Live Action" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 12:52:38 PM |
Whatisthatfile.com [LINK] It's good to be Sure...
This is a simple help for
you to identify any unknown files on your computer. While we still do
not cover ALL of them, we might have some of the most requested ones
here. You can enter a filename and see if this file is a dangerous
trojan, malware, or simply a standard Windows file.
"Whatisthatfile.com" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 12:51:30 PM |
"Our freshly hand-picked free games selection" [LINK] From "a random gnome's random lair" blog
Free. Legal. Games! Good ones too!!!
I like this line in the post: (Oh, for the cheap bastards that feel like digging for more freebies, Liberated Games and Legal Torrents should make a nice starting point)
Ha
"Hand-picked Free Games" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 12:50:17 PM |
paper cd case [LINK] Use this website to create a PDF file which can be printed and folded to create a paper CD case.
To add more tracks, a mailing address, or graphics to the case, use the advanced form. Mix CD cases created with the advanced form can be optionally added to our public mix CD database. To create a case for an existing CD, use our CD search engine to find the CD and it will fill in this form for you. Jewel case inserts can also be created.
"Paper CD Case" posted by
Spook at 7/13/2006 12:47:18 PM |
How to Stop Worrying [LINK] An Anxiety Culture article.
Undoing the Worrying Habit
Once acquired, the habit of worrying seems hard to stop. We're raised to worry and aren't considered "grown up" until we perfect the art. Teenagers are told: "you'd better start worrying about your future". If your worries aren't at least as frequent as your bowel movements, you're seen as irresponsible, childish, aimless. That's a "responsible adult" game rule.
"How to Stop Worrying" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 12:55:47 PM |
Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki [LINK] Main Page
Almost absolutely everything known about the Star Wars Universe.
"Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 08:14:23 AM |
Stephen Berkman Gallery [LINK] Black and white images for the masses.
Creepy. I'm glad I didn't look at this before I went to sleep last night.
"Stephen Berkman Gallery" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:58:26 AM |
The Official Ninja Webpage [LINK] Are you ready to get pumped?
Facts:
1. Ninjas are mammals.
2. Ninjas fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.
"Are you ready to get pumped?" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:57:06 AM |
Scolidays [LINK] Custom holidays, anyone?
It looks like the next one on this list is 8/9: The day of surprise. Where;
Pick one person you know and like and plan a surprise. Could be a mystery gift package, tickets to their favorite show, or anything cool they’d never expect someone else to do for them.
"Scolidays (Custom holidays)" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:55:13 AM |
Creative ideas for an empty fish tank? [LINK] Forum topic at Ask MetaFilter.
I need some creative ideas with regards to what to do with our little aquarium?
Our pet fish just died (after a full and happy life...for a fish) and I don't think we want another one. I do like having our little 10 gallon aquarium though - does anyone have any creative ideas for what to use the aquarium for that does not involve getting a new fish?
I'm not opposed to other types of pets as long as they don't smell or make noise. We already have 2 cats who take care of the making noise part anyway.
"Creative ideas for an empty fish tank" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:48:52 AM |
my dung [LINK] HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAA!!!!
Sammich shop in L.A....
"Google Map Search: my dung" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:47:18 AM |
Conan vs Chuck Norris [LINK] Conan O'Brien, that is.
Conan gets owned.
"Video: Conan vs Chuck Norris" posted by
Spook at 7/12/2006 07:46:26 AM |
How to Drink More Water Everyday [LINK] A WikiHow Article.
There are a variety of reasons to drink plenty of water each day.
Adequate water intake prevents dehydration, cleans out the body, and
promotes healing processes. Substituting water for beverages high in
calories can also help control weight. Follow the steps to make
sure you're getting enough of this most basic necessity.
"How to Drink More Water Everyday" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 08:12:59 AM |
Chinese City Of Ice! [LINK] Image gallery at media-post.net.
This is pretty cool. If I could afford the water bill and time in the winter, I'd try something like that.
"Chinese City Of Ice!" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 08:10:52 AM |
How to Stop Time [LINK] By the Grasshopper Enterprises website.
But the rabbit-hole goes much deeper. Quantum physics discovered that
consciousness is entangled in matter in some inexplicable ways; but
other than the very fast, or very small, or very large, we tend to
assume our “ordinary” reality conforms more to the laws of Newton.
Simple cause and effect unfolding with clockwork constancy —well, it’s
time to shatter this assumption. Let’s stop time.
(Ha.. I can do this now. Mind you, I can't do anything useful when I do it. I just sit there and stare at the freakin' clock on the wall. - D.)
"How to Stop Time" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 08:03:56 AM |
How to be an expert. [LINK] Hosted by the Creating Passionate Users blog.
The only thing standing between you-as-amateur and you-as-expert is dedication. All that talk about prodigies? We could all
be prodigies (or nearly so) if we just put in the time and focused. At
least that's what the brain guys are saying. Best of all--it's almost never too late.
"How to be an expert" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 08:01:35 AM |
Lizardhouse.com [LINK] The Home of Herpetoculture,
"the keeping of reptiles and amphibians is a challenging hobby that quickly becomes a passion to those drawn to it. Lizardhouse is a gathering of my experiences with reptiles created to share what goes into their care and the rewards I got from keeping these incredible animals - Tim Camuti""
"Lizardhouse.com: Herpetoculture (Lizards)" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:58:33 AM |
The GIF Pronunciation Page [LINK] Because the geek issue rages on;
but was settled before it even started....
Ta-da!!! It's pronounced "JIF"
"The GIF Pronunciation Page" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:55:27 AM |
How To Make a Secret Hollow Book: [LINK] As by the How To Do Stuff blog.
"The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. I suggest rummaging through books at yard/garage sales."
"How To Make a Secret Hollow Book" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:53:53 AM |
del.icio.us/popular/system:filetype:mp3 [LINK] Because you want it...
To the five people who actually still read this website. You're welcome.
"del.icio.us' most popular mp3's" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:52:43 AM |
Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums [] On the Lists of Bests by Metal-Rules.com.
I like how Metallica has two in the top three. Guns'N'Roses and Motley Crue also show up in the top twenty, as does Megadeth.
"Metal-Rules.com's "Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums" on Lists of Bests" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:51:19 AM |
"darth vader police japan" [LINK] Hosted on YouTube.
Vader spooks some police with his Sith skills, then...
"Darth Vader invades a police police stationg in Japan" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:48:47 AM |
Chess: basic principles [LINK] From the website:
Introduction
There are many books on chess out there. I, myself, have read some.
It seems to me, however, that there's a big gap in the available literature, since almost all chess books seem to belong to one of the following:
1. books for beginners: they teach you the rules of chess, how to move the pieces, then demonstrate a couple of simple checkmates, and that's it. They're intended for people who have never played chess, and are curious about it.
2. more advanced books: openings theory, one or more openings studied in detail, analysis of classic games between grandmasters, studies of game endings, and so on. They're meant for people who know the game very well, have been playing for a while, and take it seriously, possibly even competing in amateur tournaments.
What is missing here? In my opinion, something for intermediate players (or, more correctly, "advanced beginners", but let's be nice. :)). Those who have no doubts about chess rules, who no longer leave pieces unprotected, or lose them because they were distracted ("where did that bishop come from?!?"), and who usually have no trouble winning a game when they have some material advantage.
So, what's next? What should they do to improve? Study dozens of openings and variants? Analyze games by grandmasters? Eventually, yes. But, for now, it's too soon!
The next step, instead, should be to learn a few principles, which, though simple, quickly change your way of playing the game, because, even though you may not be aware that you're playing opening X variant Y, you know that moving this piece there is a good idea, because...
"Chess: basic principles" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:45:41 AM |
Piled Cans Art [LINK] Hosted by Uêba.net.
Stockboys and Stockgirls, rejoice! You're renaissance is here! These piles of cans are pretty coo, there's a crab, a castle, the M&M's nuts and even Snoopy on his doghouse.
"Piled Cans Art" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:42:56 AM |
I believe you should live each day as if it is your last, which is why I don't have any clean laundry because, come on, who wants to wash clothes on the last day of their life? --Age 15
Give me the strength to change the things I can, the grace to accept the things I cannot, and a great big bag of money. --Age 13
It sure would be nice if we got a day off for the president's birthday, like they do for the queen. Of course, then we would have a lot of people voting for a candidate born on July 3 or December 26, just for the long weekends. --Age 8
Democracy is a beautiful thing, except for that part about letting just any old yokel vote. --Age 10
Home is where the house is. --Age 6
I bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween. --Age 13
I often wonder how come John Tesh isn't as popular a singer as some people think he should be. Then, I remember it's because he sucks. --Age 15
For centuries, people thought the moon was made of green cheese. Then the astronauts found that the moon is really a big hard rock. That's what happens to cheese when you leave it out. --Age 6
My young brother asked me what happens after we die. I told him we get buried under a bunch of dirt and worms eat our bodies. I guess I should have told him the truth - that most of us go to hell and burn eternally --but I didn't want to upset him. --Age 10
I gaze at the brilliant full moon. The same one, I think to myself, at which Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato gazed. Suddenly, I imagine they appear beside me. I tell Socrates about the national debate over one's right to die and wonder at the constancy of the human condition. I tell Plato that I live in the country that has come the closest to Utopia, and I show him a copy of the Constitution. I tell Aristotle that we have found many more than four basic elements and I show him a periodic table. I get a box of kitchen matches and strike one. They gasp with wonder. We spend the rest of the night lighting farts. --Age 15
When I go to heaven, I want to see my grandpa again. But he better have lost the nose hair and the old-man smell. --Age 5
I once heard the voice of God. It said "Vrrrrmmmmm." Unless it was just a lawn mower. --Age 11
I don't know about you, but I enjoy watching paint dry. I imagine that the wet paint is a big freshwater lake that is the only source of water for some tiny cities by the lake. As the lake gets drier, the population gets more desperate, and sometimes there are water riots. Once there was a big fire and everyone died. --Age 13
I like to go down to the dog pound and pretend that I've found my dog. Then I tell them to kill it anyway because I already gave away all of his stuff. Dog people sure don't have a sense of humor. --Age 14
As you make your way through this hectic world of ours, set aside a few minutes each day. At the end of the year, you'll have a couple of days saved up. --Age 7
Often, when I am reading a good book, I stop and thank my teacher. That is, I used to, until she got an unlisted number. --Age 15
It would be terrible if the Red Cross Bloodmobile got into an accident. No, wait. That would be good because if anyone needed it, the blood would be right there. --Age 5
Think of the biggest number you can. Now add five. Then, imagine if you had that many Twinkies. Wow, that's five more than the biggest number you could come up with! --Age 6
The only stupid question is the one that is never asked, except maybe "Don't you think it is about time you audited my return?" or "Isn't it morally wrong to give me a warning when, in fact, I was speeding?" --Age 15
Once, I wept for I had no shoes. Then I came upon a man who had no feet. So I took his shoes. I mean, it's not like he really needed them, right? --Age 15
If we could just get everyone to close their eyes and visualize world peace for an hour, imagine how serene and quiet it would be until the looting started. --Age 15
"Kids' Thoughts!" posted by
Spook at 7/11/2006 07:07:00 AM |
1. - One hand on wheel, one hand on horn: MONTREAL
2. - One hand on wheel, one finger out window: TORONTO
3. - One hand on wheel, one finger out window, cutting across all lanes of traffic: OTTAWA
4. - Both hands on wheel, eyes shut, both feet on brake, quivering in terror: SASKATOON, but driving in TORONTO
5. - Both hands in air, gesturing, both feet on accelerator, head turned to talk to someone in the back seat: QUEBEC CITY
6. - One hand on 12 oz. double shot latte, one knee on wheel, cradling cell phone, foot on brake, mind on radio game, banging head on steering wheel while stuck in traffic: VANCOUVER
7. - One hand on wheel, one hand on hunting rifle, alternating between both feet being on the brake and both feet on the accelerator, throwing McDonald's bag out the window: RED DEER
8. - Four wheel drive pick-up truck, shotgun mounted in rear window, beer cans on the floor, raccoon tails attached to the antenna: PRINCE GEORGE
9. - Two hands gripping wheel, blue hair barely visible above windshield driving 40 km/hr on Hwy 1 in the left lane with the left blinker on: VICTORIA
10. - One ski-doo mitt on steering wheel, one ski-doo mitt scrapper in hand out front window scrapping frost, Guess Who on 8 track playing Share The Land, hockey equipment smelling up car interior, waiting at lights for snow removal equipment to finish clearing intersection: WINNIPEG
"How To Identify A Canadian Driver:" posted by
Spook at 7/10/2006 06:46:00 AM |
Five things likely to make you happier in the short term [LINK] Hosted by Paul's tips.
First thing: Go out for a walk.
No kidding.. a change of scenery and a bit of execise is always nice.. click the link for more good stuff.
"Five things likely to make you happier in the short term" posted by
Spook at 7/08/2006 11:07:33 AM |
Tire Sandals [LINK] Innovative footwear recycled from old tires.
I'm hard on shoes. It's not uncommon for me to go through half a dozen pairs of shoes, or more, each year. I maintain an active lifestyle, hiking, playing, camping, and working. Water wears out a shoe quicker than anything else. A few trips in and out of the creeks, puddles, and swamps, and they just come unglued.
If I do not happen to dissolve my shoes in water, then I wear out the soles on gravel. It has always amazed me that tire companies can manufacture a tire and warranty the tread for some 50,000 miles, yet I can wear out the sole on any ordinary shoe in less than a year. How come we cannot buy a shoe with a 50,000 mile warranty?
"Tire Sandals" posted by
Spook at 7/08/2006 10:57:00 AM |
Hollywood Is Calling [LINK] Get an actor to call you!
Now for the first time ever you can have a real celebrity make a live phone call to someone you know for just $19.95. You can also purchase an email video greeting card with a message from your favorite star for just $5. Whether it's for a special occasion or just for the fun of it, there's no better way to impress a client, sweetheart or a friend.
"Hollywood Is Calling" posted by
Spook at 7/07/2006 08:27:11 AM |
SACKS10 [LINK] Saxton Moore, blogging artist.
His pieces are good. Even when half-finished, they're good.
"SACKS10" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 12:53:40 PM |
OpenCola [LINK] Brew your own cola.
Contained hereunder is a HOW-TO for brewing up kitchen-sink OpenCola. Amazingly enough, every soft-drink vendor we spoke to acted like the preparation of cola was some kind of deep, dark trade-seekrut(tm). With much reverse-engineering and creative shopping, the research kitchens at OpenCola have coopered together the following makefile for brewing up The Black Waters of Corporate Imperialism™ in the privacy of your own home.
"OpenCola" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 12:48:52 PM |
Desktop Earth 2.1 [LINK] By CodeFromThe70s.org
Desktop Earth is a wallpaper generator for Windows. It runs whenever you're logged on and updates your wallpaper with an accurate representation of the Earth as it would be seen from space at that precise moment.
"Desktop Earth 2.1" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 08:18:59 AM |
You Got Questions, Ninja Got Answers. [LINK] Ask A Ninja.com
Um... a video gallery of a ninja answering many questions. Very well produced, as far as web entertainment goes. Heck, I'd put this sh!t on UPN or CBC.
"Ask A Ninja" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 08:18:17 AM |
May I take your order? [LINK] (Engrish!!) A rahoi.com feature.
It was a night like any other - people inviting us out to a steakhouse. We get there, we are seated in a private room. All was well. Niceties aside, we prepare to order. I ask my wife what I should get. She says, "Go ahead and look at the menu - it's in English."
"Oh Really?"
(What's Retchup?)
"May I take your order? (Engrish!!)" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 08:13:59 AM |
How to Make a Decision Using a Quantitative Scoring System [LINK] A WikiHow Article.
Making decisions is what life's all about, so why not learn a new way
to make a good one? While making a decision on gut feel works often,
occasionally a simple quantitative scoring system can provide
additional insights. This method will help you quantify your values and
decide between options. It applies to everything from which car to buy
to which job offer to accept.
"How to Make a Decision Using a Quantitative Scoring System" posted by
Spook at 7/06/2006 08:05:24 AM |
My Favorite Motivational Phrases [LINK] Another Getting To Done article on Lifehacker
As cheesy as motivational phrases are, they're sometimes inspiring.
Damnit.
"My Favorite Motivational Phrases" posted by
Spook at 7/05/2006 08:08:08 AM |
Picking the right tool for the job [LINK] By Lifehacker.
Um... just a warning: It's not entirely what you would expect.
I had a dream like this article just this morning.
"Picking the right tool for the job" posted by
Spook at 7/05/2006 08:06:32 AM |
The 6 Myths Of Creativity [LINK] A new study will change how you generate ideas and decide who's really creative in your company.
These days, there's hardly a mission statement that doesn't herald it,
or a CEO who doesn't laud it. And yet despite all of the attention that
business creativity has won over the past few years, maddeningly little
is known about day-to-day innovation in the workplace. Where do
breakthrough ideas come from? What kind of work environment allows them
to flourish? What can leaders do to sustain the stimulants to
creativity -- and break through the barriers?
"The 6 Myths Of Creativity" posted by
Spook at 7/05/2006 08:04:12 AM |
The 20 Most Important Tools Ever [LINK] By Forbes.com
From dawn to dusk, humans rely on tools to get us through the day. And from the beginning of civilization, we've used them to build and shape our world. In order to celebrate these devices, and so we might reflect upon the ways that we are the tools we use, Forbes.com decided to compile a list of the 20 most important tools of all time. These are the tools that have most impacted human civilization and helped move the course of history.
"The 20 Most Important Tools Ever" posted by
Spook at 7/05/2006 08:03:03 AM |
Toyger Cats [LINK] Meet the breeders of the house cat with the look of a mini tiger!
"The Toyger is a designer cat. It is designed and bred with the demands of modern apartment life as a human companion foremost in mind. Glittered, pelted, dramatic pattern appeals to both the high-tech glamour and nature-loving, wild dreams of city-caught people while the laid back, easily trained character of these cats make them a joy to live with."
"Toyger Cats" posted by
Spook at 7/05/2006 07:59:25 AM |
Amerian Pie: The Horror! [LINK] Video at I-am-bored.com.
The American Pie trailer re-cut to look like a violent horror movie.
Ha!!!
"Amerian Pie: The Horror!" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 10:56:16 PM |
Every Mortal Kombat 3 Fatality [LINK] Hosted at FAZED Videos.
Raiden wins. Fatality.
"Video: Every Mortal Kombat 3 Fatality" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 10:55:16 PM |
Aircraft carrier entirely made of Lego [LINK] Hosted at Ezprezzo.com
Made by Malle Hawking (Weebleleezer). It is about 5m long, 1,40m wide and the height is about 1,20m. It contains over 200,000 Bricks and weighs over 160 Kilos and a five digit amount of costs. Building time was over one year and it will finish end of March 06. It has electrical lights on deck, hangar and aircrafts. Moveable Elevators and radar dishes and finally a motorized catapult!
"Aircraft carrier entirely made of Lego" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 10:49:07 PM |
USb Art [LINK] Image gallery at Uêba (whatever that is...)
Stylish art with USB connection =)
"USB Art" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 10:44:44 PM |
Ms. Brooks was having trouble with one of her first-grade pupils. "Johnny,what is your problem?" Johnny answered, "I'm too smart for the first Grade. My sister is in third grade and I'm smarter than she is! I think I should be in the third-grade too!"
Ms. Brooks had had enough, so she took Johnny to the principal's office. The principal agreed that he would give the boy a test and if he failed to answer any of his questions he was to go back to the first-grade and behave.
He started by asking Johnny some simple arithmetic. "What is three times three?" "Nine, Sir." "How much is nine times six?" "Fifty-four." And so it went with every question the principal thought a third-grade student should know. The principal looked at Ms. Brooks and said, "I think Johnny can go to third grade! He seems smart enough."
Ms. Brooks said to the principal, "Let me ask him some questions?" The principal and Johnny both agreed.
Ms. Brooks asked, "What does a cow have four of that I have only two of? Johnny, after a moment, answered "Legs, Ma'am"
"What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?" "Pockets!"
"OK,what does a dog do that a man steps into?" "Pants."
"What starts with a C and ends with a T, is hairy, oval, delicious and contains thin whitish liquid?" "Coconut."
"What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft and sticky?" The principal's eyes opened really wide and before he could stop the answer, Johnny was taking charge. "Bubblegum!"
"What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?" "Shake hands, Ma'am."
"Now for some 'Who am I' sort of questions, OK? First one: You stick your pole inside me, you tie me down to get me up, and I get wet before you do." Johnny, quick as ever, answered, "Tent!"
"OK, a finger goes in me. You fiddle with me when you're bored. The best man always has me first." The Principal was looking restless and a bit tense. But Johnny was on the ball with "Wedding Ring!"
"I come in many sizes. When I'm not well, I drip. When you blow me, you feel good." "Nose."
"Right, I have a stiff shaft, my tip penetrates, and I come with a quiver." "Arrow."
"Good, now for the last one. What word starts with an 'F', ends in K', and means a lot of heat and excitement?" "Firetruck,Ma'am!"
The principal breathed a sigh of relief and said to the teacher, "Send him to university, I got the last ten questions wrong myself!"
"Little Johnny Joke!" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:22:00 PM |
Real Life GTA [LINK] Hosted at Disloyal.org
Some dude played too long GTA: San Andreas, and falls asleep... After he woke up, he finds himself in a GTA like world. So the fun begins...
"Real Life GTA (Video)" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:19:41 PM |
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter [LINK] Originally brought to my attention by Machinima.com.
"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" is a 30 minute movie made entirely with the game of HALO and $200 in pizza. It tells the story of Private Chade, the best event coordinator in the army, and the desperate plan to rescue him from the hands of the Scottish. Hailed by critics* at it's world premeire at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, it is now finally available to the viewing public. So grab a box of tissues, a close friend for hugs, and download the movie*. Dave Anderson - 10.13.04
*Critics were not affiliated with any major publication or credible institution.
*WARNING: Movie contains Graphic violence and melodrama.
*No party affiliated with site is a licensed or a practicing psychologist.
"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (Machinima)" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:17:48 PM |
Gibbity [beta] [LINK] Collaborative game reviews.
This stupid website made me want to buy a copy of Conker: Live and Reloaded. Now, I can't find that game....
"Gibbity - collaborative game reviews" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:10:48 PM |
Coolest Movie Gangs! [LINK] Image Gallery.
I don't know which one I like best: Resevoir Dogs or Anchorman. I would have picked The Goonies, but they'd probably run away from a good fight.
"Coolest Movie Gangs!" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:08:00 PM |
The Making Of The "Ultimate Thing" Costume [LINK] This site is the making of my "Ultimate Thing" costume made of real rock and yes to answer your question I am insane but that's beside the point. Your next question is likely why would I do this? well the answer is I have far too much time on my hands and have a huge dislike for that foam rubber orange ninja turtle they call the thing in the new Fantastic Four movie. So I decided to do it right, using pure rock.
"The Making Of The "Ultimate Thing" Costume" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 12:03:13 PM |
How To Become A Hacker [LINK] By Eric Steven Raymond of Thyrsus Enterprises. (Latest revision: March 7, 2006.)
The Jargon
File contains a bunch of definitions of the term ‘hacker’, most having to do with technical adeptness and a delight in solving problems and overcoming limits. If you want to know how to become a hacker, though, only two are really relevant.
There is a community, a shared culture, of expert programmers and networking wizards that traces its history back through decades to the first time-sharing minicomputers and the earliest ARPAnet experiments. The members of this culture originated the term ‘hacker’. Hackers built the Internet. Hackers made the Unix operating system what it is today. Hackers run Usenet. Hackers make the World Wide Web work. If you are part of this culture, if you have contributed to it and other people in it know who you are and call you a hacker, you're a hacker.
There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but aren't. These are people (mainly adolescent males) who get a kick out of breaking into computers and phreaking the phone system. Real hackers call these people ‘crackers’ and want nothing to do with them. Real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible, and not very bright, and object that being able to break security doesn't make you a hacker any more than being able to hotwire cars makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word ‘hacker’ to describe crackers; this irritates real hackers no end.
The basic difference is this: hackers build things, crackers break them.
"How To Become A Hacker" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:54:43 AM |
Dogs in hankerchiefs [LINK] Originally titled "‰Ô‚ÌŠª”ö‘g" but since I don't know japanese, I couldn't tell you what it originally is.
Heh-heh, it kinda looks like Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf had a lovechild.
"Dogs in hankerchiefs (image gallery)" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:47:40 AM |
Dumb Kitty [LINK] On Google Video.
Cat chases its' own tail and gets dizzy. Ha.
"Dumb Kitty" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:45:30 AM |
The Automated Bar [LINK] Cool....
This guy made an automated bar. What you do is place a cup under the spout, pick a drink from the list on-screen and it mixes it for you then you grab your cup and stumble away in a drunken stupor (probably with a wrong drink.)
Hmm... if I could just learn VB I could make that...
"The Automated Bar" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:44:04 AM |
Readability Test [LINK] By the Juicy Studio website.
Readability Results: The following contains the readability results for http://davidmorris.myknet.org .
Total sentences: 349
Total words: 2869
Average words per Sentence: 8.22
Words with 1 Syllable: 1971
Words with 2 Syllables: 587
Words with 3 Syllables: 239
Words with 4 or more Syllables: 72
Percentage of word with three or more syllables: 10.84%
Average Syllables per Word: 1.45
Gunning Fog Index: 7.62
Flesch Reading Ease: 76.12
Flesch-Kincaid Grade: 4.68
Basically, this homepage can be understood by 5th graders and is deadly easy to read. Now, if you ppl just knew how to comment....
"Readability Test" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:38:58 AM |
Drive Far Techniques [LINK] "Go further on less" says the website tagline.
Here we describe some of the techniques you can employ to reduce your fuel consumption. These techniques are primarily for a manual or stick-shift vehicle, not an automatic. Some techniques will work for all vehicles. (Three tips that probably work for automatic are:)
Try 5 below the speed limit
You won't notice the difference in travel time, and your stopping distance will be slower
Gentle Acceleration
Keep your revs lower for longer, means less fuel burnt.
Only fill Half your Tank
Filling up with only
half a tank instead of a full tank will give you less weight and better
fuel efficiency (if keeps the psychological impact of the cost down
too).
"Drive Far Tenchniques" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:33:23 AM |
How to Make a Plastic Bag Bra [LINK] By the BBC's h2g2 site.
Why, not? This IS asTwisted byDave.
First one to send me a pic of themselves with one wins a pet toy iguana. (Where DO they sell toy iguanas around here?)
"How to Make a Plastic Bag Bra" posted by
Spook at 7/02/2006 11:30:25 AM |