George W. Bush is Smarter Than You
Keith Hennessey is a lecturer who teaches Economics in Government at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. He also served as the senior economic advisor to George W. Bush for 5+ years, so he’s spent a lot of time with him. He’s a pretty smart guy, by almost anyone’s reckoning. His conclusion -that he shared here [...]
Forget Golf – I Just Want to Drive Bubba Watson’s HOVERCRAFT Cart!
This is totally awesome. Bubba Watson got together with a hovercraft expert, and they came up with the prototype BW1, which can go anywhere on the course – even over the water hazards and greens, and leave no trace of a footprint.
Stuff I Like: Vine
I’ve recently discovered Vine, a social app for iPhone that allows you to take six-second videos and share them. There’s some really creative people out there. Check it out when you get a chance. Here’s one I made recently:
Stuff You Don’t See Every Day: Marten Invades Soccer Match, Bites Player
A marten (kinda looks like a weasel, but isn’t) found its way into a Swiss soccer match between Zurich and Thun, and proceeded to scurry around the field until one of the players caught it, and was bitten. (from The Blaze)
Retired Lab Chimps See the Outside World for the First Time
This is at once heartening, and sad. It’s a shame to think some of these animals have lived their entire lives so far without touching the ground, or seeing the sky. Their reactions at seeing the natural world make an animal lover want to shed a tear. ; In January, a new group of medical-research [...]
Cool Vimeo: TXT ISLAND
An award-winning short animation by Chris Gavin. TXT ISLAND : animated shortfilm by chrisgavin from Chris Gavin on Vimeo.
Stuff I Like: Mercedes Benz A45 AMG
This is an awesome-looking little car, with super specs. Too bad, like the Uncrate article says, we probably won’t see one over on this side of the pond. We may never see it on this side of the pond, but that won’t stop us from lusting after the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG ($TBA). Boasting the most powerful production [...]
Leonard Cooper Knows How to WIN at Jeopardy
This guy is a cool customer. He comes from third place, barely escapes being the guy who answered “neck bone” for collarbone, crushes a Double Jeopardy question by betting everything, and then gives the best final answer ever. Related articles BEST. JEOPARDY. ANSWER. EVER. Leonard is THE MAN! [VIDEO] Little Rock Teen’s Creative ‘Jeopardy’ Answer [...]
Joerg Sprave’s Totally Awesome “Full Auto” Slingshot Minigun
This thing shoots crossbow bolts -in pretty tight groups- with the help of a battery-powered drill. Or, as he says: a “weaponized Black & Decker.” Related articles DIY Flying Chainsaw Launchers – Joerg Sprave Demonstrates his Slingshot-Assisted Chainsaw Javelin (TrendHunter.com) Jörge “Slingshot Dude” Sprave Takes Us To His “Hansel & Gretel” Slingshots [Video] Ask [...]
Cool Stuff: Johnny Cash Postage Stamp
This is a really great design for a stamp – not that I use many of them anymore. As an aside, the site I saw this on (Uncrate) had a link to the USPS site (which I won’t bother you with). In characteristic postal “service” fashion, I can find absolutely no mention of the stamp [...]
Stuff I Like: The Man Ring Titanium Utility Ring
Not just cool looking, it’s a functional (though small) set of tools you carry on your finger. It’s custom made, so it’s not cheap ($385). From Bruce Boone’s Etsy shop: This is one of the most unique rings ever produced. Crafted from aerospace grade titanium, it is a comfortable and smart looking ring. Hidden inside [...]
Stuff I Like: The Penny Floor
This is so cool, I want to do it to one of the rooms in my house. Ryan Lange and Emily Belden glued pennies to their bedroom floor, and then grouted and clear-coated them. Some numbers about the project, from The Penny Floor: 1873: the oldest penny used; coin features an indian head instead of Abraham [...]
Noodlebot Can Make Noodles Better than You
Folks in China eat a lot of noodle soup. Making noodles for the soup requires a set of skills that is becoming more rare as time goes by. One Chinese chef decided to to something about it, and invented Noodlebot. The machine is relatively expensive, but it’s cheaper than hiring a noodle chef for one [...]
Bad Lip Reading: NFL – You’re Gonna Laugh.
This is hilarious. Subscribe to their Youtube channel and see more.
Cool Vimeo: The Lion City
Great tilt-shift time lapse video of Singapore by Keith Loutit. Some really neat effects in this, on top of the always-interesting look of tilt-shift. The Lion City from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey Ukelele Cover
This is the daughter of a talented couple I’ve had the privilege of performing with on several occasions. Turns out she, and her friend, are talented too. There’s some goofing off at the front and back, but the song starts at the 0:52 mark. Just a couple of kids having a good time, but they’re [...]
Stuff I Like: J. Roddy Walston and the Business
I’ve been following these guys since I performed with Rod’s wife in a theater production (she’s an opera singer, which makes for an interesting combination). I took the story photo at a rehearsal three years ago – his hair has gotten a lot longer. My favorite song of theirs is “Brave Man’s Death.” Here they [...]
Stuff I Like: Fire Hose iPhone Covers
These are great-looking, and look like they’ll protect your precious iPhone. They come in three colors, and with, or without letters or stripes. Available at Station Supply Co.
Stuff I Like: Coffee
Here’s an interesting infographic from Hamilton Beach about one of my favorite things: coffee. (H/T NinetyMilesfromTyranny)
Stuff I Like: The ACME Corporation Poster
If you were a child in the 50′s through the 80′s, you probably watched Wile E. Coyote (geeeenius) try to catch the Roadrunner with all manner of ill-conceived products made by ACME. The ACME name was prominently displayed on all kinds of stuff. Rob Loukotka, an artist from Chicago, watched every single Roadrunner cartoon, and [...]
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