Hola amigo,
It's the end of the line already, again...where has the year gone? Space and time continuum. Ha. This guy has it figured out...
One year in one spot in 40 seconds
http://eirikso.com/2008/12/27/one-year-worth-of-images-give-some-amazing-videos/
iBreath
It's billed as "...this season's 'must-have' iPod accessory that all the celebrities in Hollywood are clamoring for, potentially saving you from career-ending embarrassment, thousands of dollars in legal fees, and jail time." But ignore that nonsense. If it doesn't work, at least you can listen to tunes while you're sobering up in the county slam. Any way you look at it, a great gift idea for you and/or the drunkard in your life. And could come in handy on NYE.
http://www.davidsteele.com/iBreath-iPod-Breathalyzer-p/ib-1000.htm
iTreat
Use an iPhone to give your lonely dog a snack. And here I thought technology was contributing to our isolation.
http://cygnetengineering.blogspot.com/2008/12/iphone-as-universe-controller-part-1.html
Wave of the future
What happens when you set up room full of microwaves and set the timers? No -- your insides won't cook. And you won't go back in time.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FgBUqJzgvBo
QuOteD
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." -- Jack Handey
The Questions We Never Answered in 2008
Some of the questions Slate's Explainer never got around to answering this year. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.slate.com/id/2206835/
Urban knitting
Forget spray paint, wool is where it's at. Welcome to the world of knitted graffiti, tree cozies and the like.
http://deputy-dog.com/2008/11/urban-knitting-worlds-most-inoffensive.html
Reindeer game: Christmas Escape 2
http://neutralxe.net/esc/xmas_esc2_play.html
The Private Lives of Your Favorite Toys
And finally, after you've put on your pajamas, brushed your teeth, turned out the lights and gone to bed, that's when they get down to business. It's a secret that has been accidentally exposed to many but never corroborated and proven beyond doubt, until today.
http://weburbanist.com/2008/12/06/private-lives-toys/
Famous last words
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment." -- Barry LePatner
Best for a great ought-nine,
vW
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Time's up
Friday, December 19, 2008
All gone now
Hola on a Friday,
What makes a good photograph? A compelling subject, proper lighting, and exquisite composition would certainly be components. But what makes a good mug shot? A compelling subject, of course. And a cow costume never hurts. Well since it's that time of year again, The Smoking Gun presents the 20 best booking photos so far in ought-eight.
2008 Mug Shots of the Year
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/1217081mugyear1.html
We don't need no stinkin' paddles
Bruce Lee plays ping pong with nunchucks. Mighty impressive. Chuck Norris - what say you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QHslHpK4-Q
The Black Hole
A sleep-deprived office worker accidentally discovers a black hole - and then greed gets the better of him...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5_Msrdg3Hk
Quizzical: Can you pass the 11+?
Try answering questions from a 1976 test for 11-year olds in Britain. My IQ has really hit the skids now that I don't use it.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7773974.stm
QuOteD
"You can fool too many of the people too much of the time." -- James Thurber
The BennyHillifier
Add Yakety Sax to anything
http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/
Kaleidimals
Bizarre kaleidoscopic visual art piece featuring an avian petting zoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=306MUlh054Y
Friday game: Stock market
Great idea for a diversion -- you see snapshots of real historical stock share prices and you have to click buy or sell. Not amazing that I actually lost more in a few minutes than for real in the last few months.
http://www.inspectd.com/
Dolled up
One to add to an Xmas wish list.
http://www.paranaiv.no/content/behind-undead
Famous last words
"Television is a new medium. It's called a medium because nothing is well done." -- Fred Allen
Enjoy and have a good weekend,
vW
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
In the spirit
A BetamaXmas
See what's on the old VCR in this throwback 70s holiday simulation.
http://betamaxmas.com/
Amazing Grace
Lights ahoy. One heckuva holiday show (not to mention electric bill).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEe8w9YSOoc
Befriend a geek
This Christmas, spare a thought for those who'll be spending it alone.
http://www.befriendageek.com/
Quick pic: Canadian opinion
http://vinweasel.posterous.com/a-recent-poll
QuOteD
"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't." -- Pete Seeger
Hard labor
Another day at work...a guy stacking 20 bricks on his head. Cirque du Soleil my ass. (Thanks Kory)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2072711/
Hang on, I've got the perfect song for this
Ever imagine that the music playing was the soundtrack to the movie you were in? Well no matter. Check out this video of a guy who's ready for anything, musically speaking. I wonder what he would listen to while reading this...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hJpnjSDRHA
Game break: Zombie Baseball
The end of the civilization has arrived. In the middle of nowhere John and Sam are two of the survivors, their only weapon available is a bat and many balls. Swing away.
http://armorgames.com/play/2515/zombie-baseball
40 Motivational Speeches in 2 Minutes
And finally, if you need the power of a slew of famous motivational speeches from films, but you're really strapped for time, this video is for you.
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/12/10/40-motivational-speeches-in-2-minutes/
Famous last words
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." -- Japanese proverb
Sayonara,
vW
Friday, December 12, 2008
Animal farm
Hola y Feliz Viernes,
Sometimes life stinks. And in response to repellent mounds of dogcrap defacing New York's fair (to middlin') streets, these guys tackle the problem -- figuratively -- by decorating them and taking pictures.
Poop d'art
http://sprinklebrigade.com/
K-F-C = A-R-T
Here's some potential creative for this QSR's a new ad campaign -- gnasty artistic vignettes made from the gnawed-over remains of the Colonel's fine fowl friends.
http://kumhianao.com/quirky-news/hilarity-ensue/creative-kfc-art/
Blender Defender
Have a cat that won't stay off your counters? This guy does, so he set up a deterrent to do the trick while simultaneously creating made-for-YouTube footage.
http://www.plasma2002.com/blenderdefender/
Chickenmabobber
Who'da thunk you could have so much fun with a chicken? A little white trash/redneck, but backed by science.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dPlkFPowCc
QuOteD
"If stock market experts were so expert, they would be buying stock, not selling advice." -- Norman Augustine
Dancing to Jacko
A semi-unrelated fact: squirrel meat is more tender than chicken. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Sanders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A2moFdM1Yo
Dogs
From a different point of view...
http://upsidedowndogs.com/
Game on: Totem Destroyer
Go for the gold. Sort of addictive.
http://www.freewebarcade.com/game/totem-destroyer/
Gallery of the Hard to Believe
Have a nauseating look at PETA's campaign to rebrand fish as "sea kittens". If the Internet is a series of tubes, flush 'em.
http://www.peta.org/Sea_Kittens/
Pass the Bottle
Maybe they're only slightly less stupid that I thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXR5GmNyh7c
Famous last words
"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her." -- David Brinkley
Ciao for now,
vW