Archive for June, 2005

Flickr: Photos from Legozilla

Thursday, June 30th, 2005

Flickr: Photos from Legozilla Some amazing LEGO creations. I really like the spider.

Defense Tech: Solar Drone New Endurance Champ

Thursday, June 30th, 2005

Defense Tech: Solar Drone New Endurance Champ How long until this sort of thing is possible for the amature? [SoLong is] a powered sailplane of Cocconi's own design with solar cells built into the wing. It weighs 28.2 lb., has a 15.6-ft. span, and takes off with its own 1-hp. motor from ...

Top News Article | Reuters.co.uk

Thursday, June 30th, 2005

Top News Article | Reuters.co.uk I love this quote: "With the approval of this law, our country takes a further step on the road of freedom and tolerance," said Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who has embarked on a social reform programme since his election last year. How long the US ...

Shirley Q. Liquor

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005

My housemate introduced me to this the other day. This queen is seriously funny. However, she may not be safe for work if your boss does not appreciate black men with pink wigs. Shirley Q. Liquor IGNUNCE IS CALLING! Order a live phonecall from Mrs. Liquor HERE!

Hotbeam - Cool Light: SolarBrick

Tuesday, June 28th, 2005

Hotbeam - Cool Light: SolarBrick Bright idea. The SolarBrick is a self-contained premium solar powered lighting device for traffic and decorative uses. It is waterproof, easy to install and can be driven over by vehicles. See specifications below. The SolarBrick is available in 6 attractive colours. It comes in 2 standard sizes, ...

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904)

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) Some interesting stories. As Chekhov wrote to a friend, "Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress. When I get fed up with one, I spend the night with the other. Though it is irregular, it is less boring this way, and besides, neither of them ...

Behaviour: Using CSS selectors to apply JavaScript

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Behaviour: Using CSS selectors to apply JavaScript behaviours Interesting article on how to avoid random and onclick attributes in your source. Behaviour is the missing link for your ajax apps. Or: Using CSS selectors to apply Javascript functionality

BrickJournal - the magazine for Adult Fans of LEGO

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

BrickJournal - the magazine for Adult Fans of LEGO Cool, you can download the entire magazine in pdf form. BrickJournal is a quarterly publication that will focus on the Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) community, with articles about: * people - the personalities behind the building ...

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Business (Anatomically Correct Change)

Friday, June 24th, 2005

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Business (Anatomically Correct Change) <sarcasm> OMG, the bison has a prepuce tassel, what if the children see it on the nickel and ask embarassing questions? Heaven forbid that we be honest with our children on all things natural. </sarcasm> Claim: U.S. buffalo nickels are being recalled because ...

The Daily WTF

Friday, June 24th, 2005

The Daily WTF Ahh yes, highlighting stupid people. Who could ask for more? I found this site when The Strange Zen Of JavaScript was sharing Spot The WTF: JavaScript Edition. It's time once to play Spot The WTF. You should know the rules by now; just see how many WTF ...

75 Degrees South

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

75 Degrees South I think I'll just "experience" Antarctica through this blog instead of actually visiting. -51.2C seems a tad chilly. Midwinter's Day started early for me as tradition dictates that the Winter Station Commander cooks everyone breakfast in bed on Midwinter's morning. Requests varied, from smoked salmon, scrambled eggs and ...

dETROITfUNK — STUDEBAKER RIP

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005

dETROITfUNK Impressive photo essay of the fire that destroyed the Studebaker building. Other photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbantiki/sets/482924/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bewareofdog/sets/483562/ http://detroitarts.blogspot.com/2005/06/piquette-fire.html Last night we lost a precious part of Detroits Automotive history. The City of Detroit owned Studebaker Plant and the connected Piquette Market were lost in a 5 alarm fire. The Studebaker company occupied this facility from 1910 to ...

Joseph Ferrante - The Greatest Musician on Earth

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005

Joseph Ferrante, the greatest musician on Earth : Houston Indymedia OMG, WTF, LOL. This has got to be the most screwed up thing I've seen in a long time. Check out the comments. In the 4th post "The Team" is calling people Nazi Moderators and it doesn't stop ...