Oh, the coolest thing to me is the fact that only one window goes down and it's the drivers window AND it only goes down 3 inches! What?! On this picture too, it says it's because that way they can pay for tolls or yell something but really, tolls? No EZ Pass? Heck, no free pass?!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Obamamobile
While our ideals don't meet eye to eye, I freakin' love his new ride. Do you like 8 inch armor plated doors? Vials of blood for a transfusion on board? A gas tank with foam that seals bullet holes? Then you'll love this!
Wow.
I saw this little video and thought "wow." That's honestly all I thought. It feels very Microsoft but Gizmodo is right... why is there a MacBook Pro.
But really, if you see me using this or singing all the time in my house with my family, punch me unconscience. I give you full permission.
Range Time
I love coming to the inlaws because I can shoot my air rifle as much as I want out back. I got a pellet trap too so I wanted to give it a shot. It can take paper targets and hanging metal animals. I decided to go with the biggest and the smallest metal targets.
I started with the big horn sheep and hit that a good number of times so feeling confident I switched to the duck. It's pretty small.
On my first attempt, I hit it. I also hit it so hard a few times after that the hanger piece came off. Yeah, so I can't use that one anymore.
Oh, but yesterday I tried the paper target and had a pretty decent grouping. All shots were fired from a standing unsupported position about 96 feet away. I feel pretty good!
It is awesome.
Most of you you may not know who Steve Wozniak is. Don't worry, they'll title him if you don't know. But he did some commercials with the Z. Check it.
New
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Vote for Doty!
I know it's way late, and you may have seen this, but I finally found it again and I laughed my butt off!
Saturday Morning Cartoons
A classic. But the intro is like way longer than I remember! Geez! I present to you "Talespin."
Friday, January 09, 2009
Make Day!
I really want to make this for my iPhone. It's great, an eBook reader and protection and stealth from people going through my bag! Unless they read this blog... just kidding, I'm not making this! (maybe I will, don't tell anyone)
C&H
[View Comic]
* Sorry C&H, when I just embedded it, it didn't fit (that's what she said) but seriously, you couldn't read it. All good now.
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
I was watching some WETA (PBS) and they had that guy from 3rd Rock from the Sun... what's his name? JOHN LITHGOW! Hah! I remembered!
Anyway, he read a poem by Dylan Thomas called, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
I don't know why, but I really like this poem. Please, if it's something completely off tell me, I'm not always the best at deciphering what's going on but the first glance context I get from it should be right on.
What do you think?
Foto Friday
Shoot the Baddies
Awesome! I found this on Flickr and this is just hilarious. I guess you gotta be ready for anything. Very well done.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
No way.
It will be hard enough for me to voluntarily jump out of plane but this is nutso. Very neat and these guys and girls have the right stuff. I tip my hat to you.
Cute things falling asleep
My friend Natalia showed me this site, "Cute Things Falling Asleep" and I want to share it with you. I really kinda feel sad that she knew I would like this. I mean, I'm a guy! Oh well, this stuff IS pretty cute... Check it out!
Sample:
Switching to Arial
Yeah, why not? It's beautiful!
"The Transformation"
O O
__________\/
( ( ( ( ( ( ( (oo)
-to-
. .-~\
/ `-'\.' `- :
| / `._
| | .-. {
\ | `-' `.
\ | /
~-.`. \| .-~_
.\-.\ .-~ \
`-'/~~ -.~ /
.-~/|`-._ /~~-.~ -- ~
/ | \ ~- . _\
Aspect Ratio Calculator
I found this great online converter for formatting images or videos or anything and keeping the aspect ratio intact. Often times when I embed a YouTube video on this blog, I have to adjust the size manually, I usually do a little guesswork and it looks alright. But with this, I just type in what the values are and what I want one of the values to become and BAM! Done.
Check it out, I bet you'll enjoy it.
How it works! First Down Edition
This is a very interesting video explaining how the first down yellow line works. This looks so cool! Who knew?!
**EDIT**
I just noticed that this plays automatically, which is REALLY annoying! I'm sorry about that! Instead I'll just give you the link, and the image below is really just that, just an image, click the link to watch the video.
Desktop Thursday! [20090107]
It's Desktop Thursday! Check out the original pic here: [Flickr via Mike Baird]
I don't know why but I really like boats, I just don't always feel at home on them. I probably couldn't stomach the Navy but I certainly the Navy and the Coast Guard have some of the coolest toys!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
What am I watching?
I haven't seen this show for a while and only started watching it on Hulu this summer but I really enjoy New Amsterdam. It's an interesting concept (dude can't age/die till he meets the woman hes supposed to be with forever) and fun to watch. Anyone else seen this show? Anyway, watch the pilot below and check out the rest on Hulu.com.
I'm just runnnnnning in the rain...
Yeah, it's supposed to be "singing" but I don't have much of a voice.
Anyway, I went running last night, (I know! Check me out...) and it was both raining and freezing. But properly prepared and you can feel downright toasty and actually have good time!
This is the "stat graph" from my run last night. I've been using Nike Plus for a while and I think it's awesome. A great way to keep up with running and not have to log everything manually, just plug it in! [plug it in]
But anyway, what did I wear you ask? What provisions did you carry?
I'm here to tell you that I don't go anywhere without being prepared. This picture below doesn't really do it justice, head over to FLICKR and you'll be able to see exactly what everything is, just roll over the image with your mouse.
Oh, an explanation of some of the things.
- Survival Strap/Bracelet (unravel 15 feet of 550 cord should you need it)
- Gerber Armor Knife (basic knife, both safety... yeah... and general cutting of things)
- Nike Plus Sport Band (tracks running info)
- Garrity flashlight (classic disposable flashlight to prevent getting hit by a car)
- The rest is self explanatory.
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