EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON.-The inhabitants of the village of Moulton were greatly astonished on Saturday last, at observing a considerable quantity of hay (from a field where it was in cocks for stacking) rise rapidly into the air. There was not the slightest breeze of wind perceptible at the time; however the hay continued to ascend until it apparently passed through the clouds, which were sailing high at the time. After the lapse of a few minutes it again appeared like a small black streak in the cloudy vapour, where it continued to form a most novel and extraordinary sight for ten or fifteen minutes, when it gradually descended again to the earth.-Linconsure Chronicle.
From here , thanks O
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Sunday, November 28, 2004
The Green List
The Environmental Transport Association has released its list of top 10 green cars. The description can be found here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/cars/story/0,15383,1357788,00.html
These are the European versions of these cars, (if the car even exists in North American - i.e. Peugot, etc.) but the North American versions are probably similar.
Here is the list.
1 Honda Civic 1.3 IMA Executive
2 Toyota Prius 1.5 T3
3 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI 16V Life
4 Daihatsu YRV Premium
5 Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCI LX
6 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL
7 Smart Pure Fortwo Coupe
8 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI S
9 Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI S 110
10 Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI Sport
These are the European versions of these cars, (if the car even exists in North American - i.e. Peugot, etc.) but the North American versions are probably similar.
Here is the list.
1 Honda Civic 1.3 IMA Executive
2 Toyota Prius 1.5 T3
3 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI 16V Life
4 Daihatsu YRV Premium
5 Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCI LX
6 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL
7 Smart Pure Fortwo Coupe
8 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI S
9 Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI S 110
10 Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI Sport
The Achievement
This guy designed his own version of a portable play station 2 and made it. He tried to get it done before it was officially released.
http://www.benheck.com/Games/PS2p%201.htm
Sure this is nothing earth shattering, he might have saved a few bucks (or it could have cost him more) but that's is still pretty neat.
Listen to this:
Interpol - "Evil" and "A Time to be so Small" but I assure you the entire albums "Antics" is great
http://www.benheck.com/Games/PS2p%201.htm
Sure this is nothing earth shattering, he might have saved a few bucks (or it could have cost him more) but that's is still pretty neat.
Listen to this:
Interpol - "Evil" and "A Time to be so Small" but I assure you the entire albums "Antics" is great
Monday, November 22, 2004
The Heart
I think I am somewhat ready to discuss the movie I (Heart) Huckabees. If you have not seen it. Go watch it. You have to be in a certain frame of mind because you will be messed. Conversation after the movie included, "that didn't happen. I saw it happen, but it could not have possibly happened." And "we need to discuss this, but not now. Maybe in a week." None of which was actually relevant to the movie.
It asks questions such as, "how can I not be myself?" Think about it. It is a movie about uncovering one's existence. It is also about how one must live life in order to deal with it. Pretty complex stuff. They offer only confusion, maybe I just didn't get it, that is quite likely.
The movie is a comedy though, the kind that makes you think.
But if you are pondering your existence, check it out and tell me what you think.
This is catchy:
The Chinese Stars - "Electrodes in Captivity"
It asks questions such as, "how can I not be myself?" Think about it. It is a movie about uncovering one's existence. It is also about how one must live life in order to deal with it. Pretty complex stuff. They offer only confusion, maybe I just didn't get it, that is quite likely.
The movie is a comedy though, the kind that makes you think.
But if you are pondering your existence, check it out and tell me what you think.
This is catchy:
The Chinese Stars - "Electrodes in Captivity"
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
The Herb
Be a vegetarian:
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996674
This article describes how Ankylosaurs were probably the most well protected dinosaurs to roam the earth. Their armour is similar to that of bulletproof fabric. They were also herbivores.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996674
This article describes how Ankylosaurs were probably the most well protected dinosaurs to roam the earth. Their armour is similar to that of bulletproof fabric. They were also herbivores.
Sunday, November 14, 2004
The Problem?
When doing a search for the continuity problem with respect to Medieval science and its influence on early modern science, I got this as a hit:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Continuity Problem
Whenever the power rangers are fighting, it is usually in a park or city but when they call the Zords and fight with them, they are in a completely different landscape such as a desert
with the occasional cardboard building or electricity pylon to disguise the complete lack of budget for this show!!
Now, really, did we need to use the Power Rangers as the exemplar?
On to important things. This guy is really important to math, here is an interview with him: http://www.newscientist.com/opinion/opinterview.jsp;jsessionid
=GIFFGHCOEGGO?id=ns24731
There will be discussion of things soon, I hope.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Continuity Problem
Whenever the power rangers are fighting, it is usually in a park or city but when they call the Zords and fight with them, they are in a completely different landscape such as a desert
with the occasional cardboard building or electricity pylon to disguise the complete lack of budget for this show!!
Now, really, did we need to use the Power Rangers as the exemplar?
On to important things. This guy is really important to math, here is an interview with him: http://www.newscientist.com/opinion/opinterview.jsp;jsessionid
=GIFFGHCOEGGO?id=ns24731
There will be discussion of things soon, I hope.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
The Future
This is interesting, by 2010 there could potentially be flying taxis. Check it out.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3990329.stm
I also mention that back in 1994, I read or watched something about there being water powered cars out on the roads by 2000. I was excited and subsequently disappointed.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3990329.stm
I also mention that back in 1994, I read or watched something about there being water powered cars out on the roads by 2000. I was excited and subsequently disappointed.
Monday, November 08, 2004
The Scare
Warning, you might find this slightly disturbing. There is sound and video, the video requires quicktime.
http://www.5minutesonline.com/quicktime/grillskill.html
(thanks dan)
http://www.5minutesonline.com/quicktime/grillskill.html
(thanks dan)
The Promotion
Exerpt from http://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/11/05/newyork.sex.reut/index.html
Bus ads: Read a book, get oral sex
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- New York officials were red-faced on Friday after they discovered that clothing ads on city buses that appeared to promote reading suggested a love of books could be rewarded with oral sex.
The advertisements that ran on about 200 buses across the city in recent months carried posters displaying a suggestively posed woman in hot pants kneeling among a pile of books beside the snappy slogan "Read Books, Get Brain."
What unhip, unsuspecting local transportation officials did not know was that "get brain" is street slang for oral sex.
The ads -- from hip-hop clothing maker Akademiks, which intended the double-entendre -- was stripped off New York buses on Friday after transportation officials discovered the street slang meaning.
Metropolitan Transit Authority spokesman Tom Kelly condemned the "vulgar street phrases" in the racy ads he said were "demeaning women."
"To me and I believe to everyone else, while it was done by a clothing line, it would give the impression that it was also promoting reading and literacy," Kelly told Reuters.
Bus ads: Read a book, get oral sex
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- New York officials were red-faced on Friday after they discovered that clothing ads on city buses that appeared to promote reading suggested a love of books could be rewarded with oral sex.
The advertisements that ran on about 200 buses across the city in recent months carried posters displaying a suggestively posed woman in hot pants kneeling among a pile of books beside the snappy slogan "Read Books, Get Brain."
What unhip, unsuspecting local transportation officials did not know was that "get brain" is street slang for oral sex.
The ads -- from hip-hop clothing maker Akademiks, which intended the double-entendre -- was stripped off New York buses on Friday after transportation officials discovered the street slang meaning.
Metropolitan Transit Authority spokesman Tom Kelly condemned the "vulgar street phrases" in the racy ads he said were "demeaning women."
"To me and I believe to everyone else, while it was done by a clothing line, it would give the impression that it was also promoting reading and literacy," Kelly told Reuters.
Sunday, November 07, 2004
The Brick in the Wall
The art of Nathan Sawaya, of www.nathanbrickartist.com
Our favourite Late Night host.
A Hans Solo carbon.
I would call this one: Multifunctional
Our favourite Late Night host.
A Hans Solo carbon.
I would call this one: Multifunctional
Saturday, November 06, 2004
The Ridiculous Art
From www.DonnyMiller.com:
Listen to Donny Miller
"When I was 6 or so, I made these family portraits. Tempura paint on hard board.I was obsessed with swastikas at the time. I had no idea what they meant. I just thought they were strong. I was really into question marks and exclamtion points, too, for some reason. There are additional paintings of my mother, my two brothers and my sister, but I can't find them.Now that I look at this one, it's a totally evil depiction. He doesn't even have red hair. I kind of had this pirate thing happening here with a bandana. I'm convinced that when you're a child, it's like you're on psychadelic drugs all the time. Obviously, I was on angel dust when I painted this."
Coming soon, Lego.
Listen to Donny Miller
"When I was 6 or so, I made these family portraits. Tempura paint on hard board.I was obsessed with swastikas at the time. I had no idea what they meant. I just thought they were strong. I was really into question marks and exclamtion points, too, for some reason. There are additional paintings of my mother, my two brothers and my sister, but I can't find them.Now that I look at this one, it's a totally evil depiction. He doesn't even have red hair. I kind of had this pirate thing happening here with a bandana. I'm convinced that when you're a child, it's like you're on psychadelic drugs all the time. Obviously, I was on angel dust when I painted this."
Coming soon, Lego.
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