Jun 2
Talking to loved ones from the grave…
Since most of my friends and family know that I plan on dying at the ripe old age of 40, I have begun to think about how I want people to remember me. Then, I saw this come my way, the RosettaStone embedded granite information chip for headstones. As people walk by with an internet enabled cellphone, they can capture my information and anything I would like to share. In this technological age, I think this is an awesome idea!
From RosettaStone’s website:
There is very little difference in the appearance of the two headstones, but other differences are emotionally and historically significant. A wireless headstone interacts with a mobile device or cell phone providing current and future site visitors with an exciting discovery of information about the owner. It also introduces a product that can survive a remote data record for potentially thousands of years. The information that someone chooses to share with a future site visitor ranges from the simple to the elaborate including genealogical information, home town, profession, achievements and relationships. Some share quaint knowledge of recipes and fishing spots while others share philosophical lessons on living and giving and encouraging us to focus on what is important in life. It is specifically these types of stories that will turn a standard memorial into a treasured discovery of future generations and historians.
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May 18
The ultimate Star Wars cake
I saw this wonderful cake come across the wire today and just had to post it. I’m not the biggest of Star Wars freaks, but I love the movies all the same. This cake, commissioned by the bride Rebecca Dudeiros, was created by a chef named Teresa Ulrich. The cake shows a lovely cut of the movie where the AT-AT was taken down by the rebellion. It turned out wonderfully in my eyes, but the little Ewoks seem a bit freaky to me to eat. Let’s just hope they aren’t red velvet cupcakes, because that would just plain raise the creepy factor. Awesome job!
Courtesy of Bride Pop Magazine
May 13
How desperate are you for gold when you travel?
So it appears that the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi has an ATM machine that allows you to trade in your hard earned cash for bars of gold. Personally, I wish I had enough cash in my entire bank account to purchase one of these bars considering the value of gold has increased 6% in the months. That would be much more productive than my 401k has been.
Sounds like it is quite advanced in some respects. Every 10 minutes, it updates the value of gold to give you the most current exchange rates. On top of that, what would you think the ATM fee is for this?
No commentsMay 7
Great new wallpapers for your iPad!
I’ve had my iPad for a week (in which this is my first time attempting to post via my WordPress app), and the one thing I’ve been lacking is a good background. I’ve always admired HDR photography and have my own amateur attempts at it myself, but Places2Explore has always been a great source for inspiration.
Just today I saw that they are releasing about 25 photos formatted for an iPad to be used as a background…for only $0.30 each! Now that is definitely a steal! Go buy and grab a few for your iPad, or if you don’t have an iPad, just take a look at some great photography.
No commentsApr 23
The iPad isn’t just for technophiles…
This video shows how a woman on her 100th birthday enjoys her FIRST computer, an iPad. For someone who has never owned a computer, she seems to have picked up on it quite a bit. She has already read 2 eBooks and has written 12 limericks. Just a great story if you ask me. Hopefully when I get mine next Friday, I can put it to as good a use.
No commentsApr 9
A nerd’s worst nightmare brought to video
What would happen if you had Space Invaders, Tetris, Donkey Kong and other 8 bit games rain destruction down on the planet? Watch the video to see! Patrick Jean is a genius!
PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
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Apr 7
A truly awesome twist on Mythbusters
For those who love video games, here’s a the Rooster Teeth whose goal is to make their lives more like video games. Check out their pilot where they try to drive in a 3rd person perspective like in Grand Theft Auto.
No commentsMar 23
Super Mario Brothers Pietà…
Almost every person has seen Michelangelo’s “La Pietà” created in 1499 depicting Mary holding Jesus after the crucifixion.
Now, nerds have their own version. Kordian Lewandowski has created “Game Over” showing Princess Peach holding a dead Mario. With as many times as I died playing the original Super Mario Brothers on the Nintendo, I can vividly imagine the feelings that the princess had. Oh well, glad to see nerds are being incorporated into culture. Everything from Optimus Rhyme, MC Frontalot and now this!
Retrieved from -Nerd Approved-
No commentsMar 18
Today was a great day in history…
It was the first day of the outward presentation of the nerd. This day, in 1947, Hurley Smith was awared the infamous patent 2417786…the POCKET PROTECTOR!
It only took him about 4 years to finally get his patent approved, but, he successfully had it filed. Manufacturing began on these originally PVC wonders that kept the pencils from harming the shirts of engineers and others.
So let’s all take a minute and have a brief moment of quiet respect for the man who created a social icon!
No commentsMar 18
The Dark Crystal’s social commentary on beggars…
Normally, I really dislike when a person decides to remix any of my favorite movies, but I have to say, this remix of The Dark Crystal has to be quite hilarious. Any of you who might be a little concerned about some language might stay away (not too bad), but other than that, enjoy my own thoughts of what beggars are like.
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