5.31.2006

Keep track of your friends = STALKER?

Looking for someone? Stalkerati.com can help! This site is actually kinda creepie.

[via Digg]

Tricks of the Trade?

Random advice from people compiled into a blog site. It's hit and miss, but entertaining.

"The vast majority of the Tricks I've been receiving have been submitted anonymously, so if you want to go that route, you're more than welcome to. On the other hand, if you want tro include your name and URL, I'll give you attribution when I post your trick to the website. (Email addresses will only be used if I need to ask you about something for clarification -- that's it). Since I don't know what format this hypothetical book will take yet I can't say whether names will be included with those entries that are used there, my guess is "probably not" given that the majority would just be signed "Anonymous." Just so you know."
- TradeTricks

[via LifeHacker]

We the People - would like to know what goes on in Congress!

"GovTrack.us is a nexus of information about the United States Congress, following the status of federal legislation and the activities of your senators and representatives.

Since 2004, GovTrack has been an independent website run by a graduate student in his spare time. Data is collected via automated processes daily, and you should always confirm information found here using official sources."
- GovTrack.us

[via Digg]

Photographs that Changed the World

A photograph is worth a thousand words. These pictures are powerful and part of our history.

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
- George Santayana

[via Digg]

5.30.2006

Remember that one Seinfeld episode when...

Ever want to read through every Seinfeld script ever written? SeinfeldScripts.com will help you accomplish just that.

[via Digg]

File Compression Site

Krunch.ch allows you to compress or decompress files online.

[via LifeHacker]

A decommissioned aircraft carrier to form an artificial reef.

This is pretty amazing and expensive to sink an old carrier to form an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico.

"Sinking of the Oriskany 17-May-2006

The Oriskany, a decommissioned aircraft carrier, was sunk 24 miles off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., on May 17 to form an artificial reef.

The sinking of the 888-foot ship took 37 minutes"
- IrishmanSoftware.com

[via Digg]

5.29.2006

What to do if your cell phone is lost or stolen?

"Claim:   Pressing a sequence of keys on your cell phone will produce a serial number that can be used to disable it in case of theft.

Status:   True

...To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on your phone:
star-hash-zero-six-hash
( * # 0 6 # )"
- Snopes

[via Digg]

Huh? How does that work?

Ever wonder how thangs work? Well HowStuffWorks.com is a pretty cool site that gives the basics on different technologies.

[via Snopes]

FedEx Furniture?

I believe in being frugile and all, but this is kinda over the top.

"...a person who decided to save a few dollars by making all his furniture out of FedEx boxes — including his computer desk."
- TechBlog

5.28.2006

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets

These gadgets are over the top, but it's cool to imagine how close to the "Jetson's reality" we really are.

Online TV

Want to watch TV over the internet? Well here ya go! You had better have a broadband connection to fully appreciate these sites.

[via Digg]

Pimp My Grill !!

Getting ready to grill tomorrow for Memorial Day? This beauty will surely cause grill envy.

"But the Queen Mary 2 of outdoor cooking is the $35,000 Talos Outdoor Cooking Suite sold by Frontgate, a luxury goods catalog retailer. The sprawling stainless steel temple features a searing station with a restaurant-style griddle, a hardwood cutting board, two side burners to heat sauces, a warming drawer, 3/8-inch-thick cooking grates, a 16,000-B.T.U. ceramic infrared rotisserie, a bartender module with a sink and a nine-volt electronic ignition system. The company doesn't release specific sales data, but a spokeswoman, Amy Crowley, said that fewer than 50 have been sold."
- New York Times

[via Digg]

5.26.2006

Evolution of Dance

For the reals- I know Dabombdgd already posted about youtube.com and the great invention it is! but some of us out there need to recall certain dance moves- moves we only do in the confinement of our homes even sometimes only in the shower. Enjoy.

Chicken Fight

This is like StreetFighter, but with chickens...LMAO! Burger King's sooooo crazy.

Subservient Chicken Classic

This chicken will do almost anything you tell it to do. I laughed so hard when I first saw this in 2004. The Snopes entry is pretty interesting.

Pig Personality Test

Draw a pig and find out what the drawing says about your personality.

[via Digg]

Frogger in a Flash

Frogger is an all-time classic. Git-er-done!

[via Digg]

5.25.2006

B-5...You Sunk My Battleship?

Online battleship game? I think I just had a flashback to a childhood memory and it was a happy moment.

[via TechCrunch]

5.24.2006

Nike + iPod = Jigga What?

Nike + iPod is a pretty cool idea. Anything to help one get on down the road is a good thang. You have to have the Nike+iPod sport kit, the special Nike shoes and an iPod Nano to enjoy all of this. Not for the faint of wallet. ;-)

Requirements:
"The Nike+iPod Sport Kit requires a Nike+ shoe and an iPod nano with a Mac® with a USB 2.0 ports and Mac OS® X version 10.3.9 or later and iTunes 6.0.5; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional (SP2) and iTunes 6.0.5."
- Apple

[via TechBlog]

Slow down Dogg!

"brake-fast™ dog food bowl’s patent pending design prevents your dog from bolting their food. The simple obstructions make dogs slow down to eat."

  1. Helps reduce the risk of Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV or 'Bloat')
  2. Slower eating makes an animal feel more full and reduces instances of ‘re-eating’
  3. Veterinarian tested and recommended
  4. Works with kibble or canned food
  5. Elegant, no-tip shape
  6. Durable, dishwasher plastic
  7. 5-cup Medium size (Large & Small coming soon)
- BrakeFast.net

[via LifeHacker]

Fitness Tracker

Tracking fitness progress is a cool thang. Now I just need to find a workout creator for weights and cardio. I used to use absdietonline.com, but it costs "dolla-bills-ya'll."

"The Gmap Pedometer uses Google's superb mapping application to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout."
- UrbanEola

[via UrbanEola]

Down with the Mosquito!

I DO NOT like mosquitos for a variety of reasons. This DIY mosquito trap supposedly does the trick.

[via LifeHacker]

DMZ?

DMZ is not just a military term or cool comic title. If you own a router and have a computer in the DMZ, then you need to be aware of the security issues. DMZ can be a good thang though, if you know what you are doing.

[via Digg]

I need an interactive coffee table.

I need a coffee table that will mimic water, bubbles, fire, etc. Ok, so I don't need it, but it's pretty freakin cool.

[via Digg]

5.23.2006

Jumpstart Your Chariots of Fire

Running is one of the most effective means of exercising. This article by Men's Health Magazine explains how to have the "Run of Your Life."

SOLD OUT?

"No event is ever sold out if you know where to look. We tell you the best sources for seats, and how to avoid paying scalper prices."
- Biz.Yahoo.com

[via UrbanEola]

5.22.2006

HDTV and UT Longhorns

The largest HDTV stadium screen is going to be at the University of Texas!! Hook'em Horns!!

Top 25 X-Men

I am not sure how many X-Men have been created over the years, but IGN.com rates the top 25. Wolverine is still my all-time favorite.

[via Digg]

Who said that?

Ever wondered what famous person said that one phrase? WorldofQuotes.com is the place to go to solve that mystery.

[via UrbanEola]

Free Antivirus Software

Looking to replace MacAffee or Norton antivirus tools? Here are the top 3...


[via SlashDot]

Wrinkle in Time

Ever wonder what you would look like as an elderly member of society? Upload your picture and find out.

[via Digg]

Consume 53.5+ hot dogs to be a world champion.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest might have an American winner. There are still quite a few qualifying contests to go.

"Chestnut, a 22-year-old civil engineering student at San Jose State, ate 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes Thursday at the Las Vegas qualifier for a spot at the table at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
...
"I was hoping to do 40," said Chestnut, the champion in pork ribs (5.5 pounds in 12 minutes), waffles (18.5 in 10 minutes) and jalapeno poppers (118 in 10 minutes). "I did 48 at home, but it's always harder to do it in front of a crowd." "
- sports.espn.go.com

[via UrbanEola]

Dain Bread (brain dead) Fun

Mojizu is a site dedicated to character designers. You got character?...then Mojizu is the site for you.

"It is an interactive community for artists and doodlers to showcase and discuss contemporary “character designs” that they’ve created. An individual character is called a “Moji”"
- TechCrunch

[via TechCrunch]

What About It?

AboutUrl.com gives you a number of tools and resources to make your site run faster, smarter, longer...LOL. Give it a whirl.

[via Digg]

DIY Silkscreens

Ever wanted to create your own t-shirt design and silscreen it? NoMediaKings.com has a DIY tutorial on how to git-er-done. Don't be skurred!

[via Digg]

Mentos + Diet Coke = Who Knew?

Mentos and Diet Coke sure beats coca-cola and pop rocks. ;-) Do not try this at home!

[via Digg]

The New Style

"Top Gear personality James May was fortunate enough to take the Cadillac Sixteen concept out for a road test. This beast sports a V16 engine that produces an impressive 1000hp and 1000 ft. lb torque."
- TechBlog

Make sure to check out the YouTube video!

5.17.2006

What do those buttons and switches do?

Shutter speed, aperture and ISO are foreign words to me. PhotographyJam.com has a good tutorial article with pictures and everything.

[via Digg]

Run Forrest, Run!

Fitness is hard to keep the older you get. Frank Horwill has 3 methods with which to get fit quick, but they are not for the faint of heart.

[via LifeHacker]

5.16.2006

Wireless Info

WIFI can be a mofo, but it also provides freedom of mobility. Along with the freedom, users should be aware of how their WIFI can make them susceptible to security risks.

[via SlashDot]

5.15.2006

Pro Athletes and their uniform quirks.

Some pro athletes wear some crazy thangs while in uniform. Paul Lukas' Uni Watch, a bi-monthy column on ESPN.com, discusses these uniform quirks.

[via UrbanEola]

TiVo & Blockbuster Unite

TiVo and Blockbuster Video are uniting forces. This is pretty enticing and will surely affect Netflix.com.

"With BLOCKBUSTER Online® you get all the latest movies plus free weekly in-store rentals.** Shipping is free and there are no late fees! Package also includes the TiVo service and an 80-hour TiVo® Series2™ DVR at NO EXTRA COST. All that for just $29.99 per month with a 1-year commitment!"
- TiVo.com

[via Engadget]

VMWare or not to VMWare, that is the question.

Virtual operating systems are becoming more and more popular. Informit.com discusses...

  1. Virtualization for Windows
  2. Hardware Requirements
  3. Hardware Support
  4. The Contenders
  5. Applications
  6. Coming Soon to a Server Near You
[via DownloadSquad]

Google maps + NOAA = WeatherMole

Click on the google map and get the forecast. It's just that easy.

[via LifeHacker]

Moola: slang for money.

Want to play games for money? Well Moola.com is the place to go then. Moola is similar to a super-jackpot game show.

"Moola gives each new user $0.01 to start. You play against another player at your level, and the winner takes all of the money from the other person. So each time you win, you double your money. Win 30 times in a row and win $10.7 million. A user can “cash out” at any time and have a check delivered to them with their current balance. If you lose, you start over at $0.01."
- TechCrunch

[via TechCrunch]

I'll take a 6-pack of air and a donut to go.

7-11 is selling cans of oxygen in Japan. Now I won't have to go to that oxygen bar down the street. ;-)

[via Digg]

5.14.2006

I want my HDTV.

Do gamers need HDTV? I personally think HDTV is necessary for games like Ghost Recon where enemies are sniping in the distance. The extra detail is worth the money and a competitive advantage.

[via Digg]

Cheerios may never be the same.

Can you imagine a life with no bananas? Breakfast cereals around the world may never be the same due to a black fungus destroying Cavendish strains of banana crops in India.

[via Digg]

USB Air Darts

Bored at work or home? USB air darts could be the cure. We have lift off in 5...4...3...2...1...

[via Digg]