Google Blog
If you ever wanted to know some of the inside scoop of everybody's search engine of choice, check out the Google Blog. Not much there yet, but some interesting bits already.
I'll be keeping an eye on it.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Monday, May 10, 2004
It's a Whole New Blog!!!
Blogger has upgraded their services, and added some very nice templates and added comments! And though you can't see it, they really improved the interface for posting and controling the blog.
More later!
More later!
Friday, May 07, 2004
-Vlasic Stork-Vlasic Pickles
-Vlasic Stork-Vlasic Pickles
Ever wonder why a pickle company has a stork for a mascot? The story is... Um... interesting. It also makes an interesting point about a changing America.
And boy, do I want that plush stork!
Ever wonder why a pickle company has a stork for a mascot? The story is... Um... interesting. It also makes an interesting point about a changing America.
And boy, do I want that plush stork!
Sunday, April 25, 2004
Subservient Chicken
Subservient Chicken
A chicken that will do anything you tell it. Strange new form of adult entertainment? Sick Fetish? Insane person in a chicken suit? Nope... it's an ad campain to push Burger King's new Chicken meals.
Strange, but fun. Give it a try. Then think about that poor actor that had to act out all those motions.
A chicken that will do anything you tell it. Strange new form of adult entertainment? Sick Fetish? Insane person in a chicken suit? Nope... it's an ad campain to push Burger King's new Chicken meals.
Strange, but fun. Give it a try. Then think about that poor actor that had to act out all those motions.
Sunday, March 28, 2004
What To Do When Your Friends E-mail Lies To You. - FactCheck.org
What To Do When Your Friends E-mail Lies To You. - FactCheck.org
OK, I don't play politics here, but this year nobody can avoid it. But I'm not going to take sides, I'm going to give you tools.
Both side lie, or at least have people on it that will. So don't believe any forwarded email just becuase it tars the side you don't like or makes the side you like look good.
The above site has some good advice on verifying such mail. Remember, when you are getting your mail, you are using the net, a great way to check up on things.
Reagan said one time "Trust, but verify". Me, I say "Google, Snope.come, then maybe, just maybe.... trust". Not as simple, but the net never is.
OK, I don't play politics here, but this year nobody can avoid it. But I'm not going to take sides, I'm going to give you tools.
Both side lie, or at least have people on it that will. So don't believe any forwarded email just becuase it tars the side you don't like or makes the side you like look good.
The above site has some good advice on verifying such mail. Remember, when you are getting your mail, you are using the net, a great way to check up on things.
Reagan said one time "Trust, but verify". Me, I say "Google, Snope.come, then maybe, just maybe.... trust". Not as simple, but the net never is.
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Zazzle.com - Disney InkShop!
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...
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...
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!
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