Zazzle.com - Disney InkShop!
Design your own Disney shirt! And the art is sweet, as it uses teh wonderful artists at Disney. Picke a character, a movie or a style and go wild, folks! Lots of options, and it's even fun just looking as some of the samples.
On a side note, this is a fine example of 'create on demand', where the item is created from the order, and everthing can be a custom order.
Keep an eye out on things like this popping up. It's going to be an 'on demand' world real soon...
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Mom and Pop Yahoo... from a spare bedroom somewhere in India
Koramangala - Bangalore's Most Happening Place
In this election cycle, we are hearing lots about outsourcing, and high tech jobs going to places like India. I even have some personal experience with that, having trained my replacment by phone and email who was in India.
But, as always, it isn't as simple as either side makes it out to be.
But don't worry... I'm not going to get into that today. I think a more valuble, and more interesting and informative, thing would be just to give you a taste if India. Not as we see it, but as they do.
This site is run out of the spare bedroom of a middle class, middle aged couple in India. The wife still grinds floor and rice, and there is a very large collection of her recipes, and she will even teach you how to cook out of her home. Some interesting Inidan dishes, but also Mexican, Italian and more!
There is news, reminder services, and you can send them a deposit (they are too small for credit cards), for which they will run errends for your... getting flowers, delivering gifts, and such.
Think of them as a Mom and Pop Yahoo for India, run on a shoestring budget and lots of love.
I saw this on Sunday Morning, a great news show. The reporter spent a week at their home. They bickered... the wife talked about how the husband could at least read from the prayer book before getting out, and maybe that dog wouldn't have bite him. But even when they are, you can see the love.
Sorry for the long entry... I guess I missed blogging.
In this election cycle, we are hearing lots about outsourcing, and high tech jobs going to places like India. I even have some personal experience with that, having trained my replacment by phone and email who was in India.
But, as always, it isn't as simple as either side makes it out to be.
But don't worry... I'm not going to get into that today. I think a more valuble, and more interesting and informative, thing would be just to give you a taste if India. Not as we see it, but as they do.
This site is run out of the spare bedroom of a middle class, middle aged couple in India. The wife still grinds floor and rice, and there is a very large collection of her recipes, and she will even teach you how to cook out of her home. Some interesting Inidan dishes, but also Mexican, Italian and more!
There is news, reminder services, and you can send them a deposit (they are too small for credit cards), for which they will run errends for your... getting flowers, delivering gifts, and such.
Think of them as a Mom and Pop Yahoo for India, run on a shoestring budget and lots of love.
I saw this on Sunday Morning, a great news show. The reporter spent a week at their home. They bickered... the wife talked about how the husband could at least read from the prayer book before getting out, and maybe that dog wouldn't have bite him. But even when they are, you can see the love.
Sorry for the long entry... I guess I missed blogging.
Saturday, March 20, 2004
EPICURIOUS: THE WORLD'S GREATEST RECIPE COLLECTION
EPICURIOUS: THE WORLD'S GREATEST RECIPE COLLECTION
A very powerful recipe search. Haven't really played around with it yet, but thought it was interesting.
A very powerful recipe search. Haven't really played around with it yet, but thought it was interesting.
Sunday, November 09, 2003
Extreme Ironing Bureau :: Ironing under the sky
Extreme Ironing Bureau :: Ironing under the sky
People ironing in the oddest places, in the oddest ways. Beyond the humor, there are some great shots of moutians and such. Yes, with people ironing, but good shots, reguardless... ;)
People ironing in the oddest places, in the oddest ways. Beyond the humor, there are some great shots of moutians and such. Yes, with people ironing, but good shots, reguardless... ;)
Saturday, November 08, 2003
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Who Would Buy That? (auction oddities from all over the web)
Who Would Buy That? (auction oddities from all over the web)
Weird and strange web auctions from the web... nothing more to be said. The site speaks for itself.
Weird and strange web auctions from the web... nothing more to be said. The site speaks for itself.
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Weird, rare breed of frog found
Weird, rare breed of frog found
That is a strange looking frog! This type of frog was thought to be long dead, but they found some in India. I love 'lost breeds' type stories. And... come on, it's a purple frog! I had to link it!
That is a strange looking frog! This type of frog was thought to be long dead, but they found some in India. I love 'lost breeds' type stories. And... come on, it's a purple frog! I had to link it!
Monday, October 13, 2003
PvPonline.com · Hosted By SPEAKEASY.NET
PvPonline.com · Hosted By SPEAKEASY.NET
Helpful guide on how to use Crayons. I'm sure my Mother, the kindergarden teacher could use this.
Helpful guide on how to use Crayons. I'm sure my Mother, the kindergarden teacher could use this.
Friday, October 10, 2003
Disc Golf!
Maybe this will work.
I've got a post that talks about this, but the link didn't show up. It's about Disc Golf, and it's mainly for my brother, Marty. Maybe this will work.
Marty, if you like this, let me know...
OK, it didn't. For some reason, it isn't working. Copy this into the address line of your browser. It's a fun game!
http://www.spillover.com/newsletters/edg/images/discgolf2003.swf
BBC NEWS | Technology | Science plans 'non-stick' submarine
BBC NEWS | Technology | Science plans 'non-stick' submarine
Is a flat surface the most slick? No... if you make the spikes on the surface small enough, you get a surface where water will not stick with more than 99% effectiveness.
It has to do with the water running down on mostly air. It will result in every good, if expensive, rain coats... or better stealth submarines, or ... well, use your imagination.
I'm having trouble with links again... if the link doesn't show up, copy this test in your address line...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3178136.stm
Is a flat surface the most slick? No... if you make the spikes on the surface small enough, you get a surface where water will not stick with more than 99% effectiveness.
It has to do with the water running down on mostly air. It will result in every good, if expensive, rain coats... or better stealth submarines, or ... well, use your imagination.
I'm having trouble with links again... if the link doesn't show up, copy this test in your address line...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3178136.stm
Money, Money, Money....
I got some of the new $20 bills today. I made 2 purchases, and at both places I got the "What's this" reaction.
The most noticable change is the color. It's still mostly greenish, but there is another color running though it. While in the Navy, I got used to odd colored money. But I was really interested in the reactions I got.
It's funny to see how small and silly changes will throw us off, while lager, harder to see changes don't even rate notice.
Hey... I guess we are just human, after all... ;)
The most noticable change is the color. It's still mostly greenish, but there is another color running though it. While in the Navy, I got used to odd colored money. But I was really interested in the reactions I got.
It's funny to see how small and silly changes will throw us off, while lager, harder to see changes don't even rate notice.
Hey... I guess we are just human, after all... ;)
Wednesday, October 08, 2003
BarCode 1 Site Contents
BarCode 1 Site Contents
Yet another site that you might not go to. It's about... well, bar codes. History, programs, how to get them, how to decode them, even a list of magazines (!?!?!?!) about them.
OK, it does sound funny. But as much as we accept it today, we have to remember how big a change they made. Even small stores have laser scanners now. And it saves money, too... when the national headquarters for a grocery store chain can know EXACTLY how much Diet Coke they have at store #2345332, they can order things just in time to fill the need.
Yet another site that you might not go to. It's about... well, bar codes. History, programs, how to get them, how to decode them, even a list of magazines (!?!?!?!) about them.
OK, it does sound funny. But as much as we accept it today, we have to remember how big a change they made. Even small stores have laser scanners now. And it saves money, too... when the national headquarters for a grocery store chain can know EXACTLY how much Diet Coke they have at store #2345332, they can order things just in time to fill the need.
Live web cam video from the dentist office - DentCam TM
Live web cam video from the dentist office - DentCam TM
Not sure you need, or even want, to go to this site. But I found the idea... Interesting. Strange, but interesting.
A dentist has set up a web cam of his chair. It will show people in it, unless the patient requests that it not be shown (gee, why would they do that?).
Why?
"We are seeking to provide the community at large with an insight into the workings of the dental operators.
We hope that our DentCamTM will serve as an educational tool for individuals wary of dental offices and especially for children who will discover that familiarization is the first step towards acceptance of the dental experience."
Will it work? I don't know. But I'm telling you... Watch for more stuff like this. The next time I have a job with broadband access to the net, and if I have pet rats again, I'm setting up a web cam by the cage so I can check in on my girls!
Not sure you need, or even want, to go to this site. But I found the idea... Interesting. Strange, but interesting.
A dentist has set up a web cam of his chair. It will show people in it, unless the patient requests that it not be shown (gee, why would they do that?).
Why?
"We are seeking to provide the community at large with an insight into the workings of the dental operators.
We hope that our DentCamTM will serve as an educational tool for individuals wary of dental offices and especially for children who will discover that familiarization is the first step towards acceptance of the dental experience."
Will it work? I don't know. But I'm telling you... Watch for more stuff like this. The next time I have a job with broadband access to the net, and if I have pet rats again, I'm setting up a web cam by the cage so I can check in on my girls!
Monday, October 06, 2003
ASL University: American Sign Language courses online
ASL University: American Sign Language courses online
A totally online course on Americian Sign Language. Looks pretty detailed, and it even tests!
A totally online course on Americian Sign Language. Looks pretty detailed, and it even tests!
Friday, October 03, 2003
The Memory Hole > The $10,000 Bill and Other Large Denominations
The Memory Hole > The $10,000 Bill and Other Large Denominations
In my time of need... man, it sure is good looking at these big donomination bills! They even have the $100,000 gold note, which never went into public circulation... it's even ilegal to own one!
In my time of need... man, it sure is good looking at these big donomination bills! They even have the $100,000 gold note, which never went into public circulation... it's even ilegal to own one!
Thursday, October 02, 2003
TIME.com: Life Beyond The Far Side -- Oct. 06, 2003
TIME.com: Life Beyond The Far Side -- Oct. 06, 2003
Fareside was one of my favorite comics. Loved it to death. And the creator of it went out on top. Interesting fellow... he really never was into cartooning.
Fareside was one of my favorite comics. Loved it to death. And the creator of it went out on top. Interesting fellow... he really never was into cartooning.
The ORIGINAL Illustrated Catalog Of ACME Products
The ORIGINAL Illustrated Catalog Of ACME Products
Remember the old road runner and Bugs Bunny cartoons... and remember how they always ordered death traps and more from ACME? Well, someone has even less of a life than I do, and made a catalog from pictures of the products from the cartoons.
Enjoy...
Remember the old road runner and Bugs Bunny cartoons... and remember how they always ordered death traps and more from ACME? Well, someone has even less of a life than I do, and made a catalog from pictures of the products from the cartoons.
Enjoy...
Lighter Camera
JBcamera.com
It looks like a zippo lighter, but it's a lo res digital camera! Not very practical, but I'd love to have one!
It looks like a zippo lighter, but it's a lo res digital camera! Not very practical, but I'd love to have one!
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