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Friday Five: Good Reads
Nov. 29th, 2013 10:16 pmNo theme this week. Just a selection of good reads from the previous week.
Friday Five: Good Reads | Home of the Autographed Cat
Friday Five: Good Reads | Home of the Autographed Cat
I agree with the commenter who said "I don't know what I'd do with it, but I want one."
It's so *cute*!
Four-inch computer has more ports than you'll ever need | DVICE
It's so *cute*!
Four-inch computer has more ports than you'll ever need | DVICE
Small computers aren't anything new to write about. Xi3 Corporation's new little computer, however, is unique. It has more ports crammed into as little space as possible that we've seen in recent years.
For such a tiny box, it doesn't skimp out on accessible ports. The Xi3 has six USB 2.0 ports, DVI, two eSATA ports, audio in/out, DisplayPort, ethernet and special 'Xi3 Port." Who else besides professionals need two eSATAs and six USB ports? There are three CPU options are available for the Xi3 — 1Ghz, 1.8Ghz and 2.2Ghz. Sorry Intel, but these dwarfs run on AMD Athlon processors.
All of this is crammed inside a small 4-inch aluminum cube. Take that Mac Mini! The interesting thing about this tiny PC is that it's case also serves as a heatsink. Yeah, pretty cool stuff.
I've always said to myself, "Self," I'd say. "Do you know what I really need?"
"What do you really need?"
"A mitten for my penis."
Self think's I'm weird. Self is probably righ
ThermaJock | Cold Weather Protection For Men | Polartec Protection For Runners And Endurance Athletes
"What do you really need?"
"A mitten for my penis."
Self think's I'm weird. Self is probably righ
ThermaJock | Cold Weather Protection For Men | Polartec Protection For Runners And Endurance Athletes
Welcome to ThermaJock™, a patented revolutionary product specifically designed to protect the penis from cold and chafing during cold weather activities.
Our technologically advanced Polartec® Thermal Pro material helps to prevent pain and frostbite while providing comfort and warmth to every man's most sensitive area.
ThermaJock will protect during any cold weather activity! Perform at your peak knowing ThermaJock's got you covered!
Improbable Gifts Catalog: The Pong Watch
Jan. 11th, 2007 10:25 amCourtesy of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
riff_77, we have the Pong watch.
Sadly, it doesn't appear to actually be a product so much as a proof of concept, but still, one can't help but admire it.
riff_77, we have the Pong watch.Sadly, it doesn't appear to actually be a product so much as a proof of concept, but still, one can't help but admire it.
Improbable Gifts
Oct. 5th, 2006 07:57 pmIt's been far too long since I posted a new entry in the Improbable Gifts catalog, and Christmas is coming up, and I just got this from kitanzi who got it from telynor who got it from folkmew who got it from Agnes....
The Incredible Edible.....underwear knitting project.
Just like grandma used to knit!
kitanzi who got it from telynor who got it from folkmew who got it from Agnes....The Incredible Edible.....underwear knitting project.
Just like grandma used to knit!
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out
Oct. 17th, 2005 08:48 amThis is positively, without a doubt, the dumbest thing I have heard since....well, it's the dumbest thing I've heard today, at least.
Ananova reports that a company is developing an mp3 player which can be included in breast implants:
Admittedly, there might be some useful application of this technology, as the article mentions offhandedly in its final paragraph:
But seriously, consider the ramifications of this. What if it starts playing randomly during a moment-of-passion short-circuit. If you think your (ABBA|Rick Dees|Winger|Carpenters|Bone Thugs 'n' Harmony) collection is embarrassing now, just wait until it's blaring out of your left nipple at a volume of 11.
What an amazing world we live in.
EDIT: Does this mean that in the future when you say a woman has a "nice rack", you'll just be talking about her stereo?
Ananova reports that a company is developing an mp3 player which can be included in breast implants:
Computer chips that store music could soon be built into a woman's breast implants.
One boob could hold an MP3 player and the other the person's whole music collection.
BT futurology, who have developed the idea, say it could be available within 15 years.
BT Laboratories' analyst Ian Pearson said flexible plastic electronics would sit inside the breast. A signal would be relayed to headphones, while the device would be controlled by Bluetooth using a panel on the wrist.
According to The Sun he said: "It is now very hard for me to thing of breast implants as just decorative. If a woman has something implant
Admittedly, there might be some useful application of this technology, as the article mentions offhandedly in its final paragraph:
The sensors around the body linked through the electrical impulses in the chips may also be able to warn wearers about heart murmurs, blood pressure increases, diabetes and breast cancer.
But seriously, consider the ramifications of this. What if it starts playing randomly during a moment-of-passion short-circuit. If you think your (ABBA|Rick Dees|Winger|Carpenters|Bone Thugs 'n' Harmony) collection is embarrassing now, just wait until it's blaring out of your left nipple at a volume of 11.
What an amazing world we live in.
EDIT: Does this mean that in the future when you say a woman has a "nice rack", you'll just be talking about her stereo?
The SMS Kettle
Oct. 11th, 2005 06:57 amIt must be getting time for Christmas, because the odd gift ideas are starting to pop up everywhere. PG Tips has announced the "ReadyWhenUR Kettle", an SMS-enabled kettle you can switch on from your mobile phone.
It's good to know that top scientists are on top of important research and development like this. We truly live in a modern world.
A spokeswoman for PG told Ananova: "It could revolutionise tea-time. Now there is no excuse for not putting the kettle on."
But why exactly you would want this function is something of a mystery to us. After all, it isn't going to fetch your favourite mug from the cupboard, rummage around for the last teabag and combine all the relevant ingredients once the water is boiled, is it?
It's good to know that top scientists are on top of important research and development like this. We truly live in a modern world.
Link courtesy of redaxe, a chair made from genuine NYC Walk/Don't Walk signs:
Only $2700. What a bargain.
redaxe, a chair made from genuine NYC Walk/Don't Walk signs:Only $2700. What a bargain.
Improbable Gift Catalog
Jan. 14th, 2005 11:32 amCourtesy of John Scalzi, I am alerted to Hasbro's latest innovation:
The Darth Vadar Potato Head
"You do not know the power of the CARB side of the Force!"
"When last we met, I was lightly salted with butter, but now *I* am fully loaded."
"Don't be too proud of this technological diet you've constructed. The ability to destroy a waistline
is insignificant next to the power of the Force."
The possibilities are truly endless.
The Darth Vadar Potato Head
"You do not know the power of the CARB side of the Force!"
"When last we met, I was lightly salted with butter, but now *I* am fully loaded."
"Don't be too proud of this technological diet you've constructed. The ability to destroy a waistline
is insignificant next to the power of the Force."
The possibilities are truly endless.
Improbable Gift Catalog
Mar. 5th, 2004 09:18 pmYet another gift for the person who has everything:
The Devil Duck External Hard Drive
Note especially the location of the data port.
EDIT 10/05/2005: The link above is no more, but The Wayback Machine comes to the rescue.
The Devil Duck External Hard Drive
Note especially the location of the data port.
EDIT 10/05/2005: The link above is no more, but The Wayback Machine comes to the rescue.
Return of the Improbable Gifts Catalogue
Dec. 12th, 2003 02:33 pmOne of my correspondents (Hi Ann!) mentioned in an e-mail recently that zie really misses my links to oddball gifts.
And it *is* the season for giving.
So I couldn't resist sharing with you all:
Possum Fur Nipple Warmers and matching G-string
(link is not especially work-safe)
And it *is* the season for giving.
So I couldn't resist sharing with you all:
Possum Fur Nipple Warmers and matching G-string
(link is not especially work-safe)
Another one for the Gift Catalogue
Aug. 22nd, 2003 02:25 pmI really should actually put together that gifts page I keep threatening. Though my fear is that if I did, people would buy these things for ME and where would I put them all.
Anyway, I saw this today and thought it was too nifty not to share. The possibilities for, er, entertainment here are pretty endless:
The Twister Duvet Cover!
Go on, roll those dice. You know you wanna. *wink*
Anyway, I saw this today and thought it was too nifty not to share. The possibilities for, er, entertainment here are pretty endless:
The Twister Duvet Cover!
Go on, roll those dice. You know you wanna. *wink*
More Impractical Gifts
Aug. 6th, 2003 10:04 amCourtesy of noghri:
The Original Mullet Wig
(I just want to state, for the record, that this is truly disturbing.)
noghri:The Original Mullet Wig
(I just want to state, for the record, that this is truly disturbing.)
Absurd Gift Ideas
May. 12th, 2003 02:29 pmFor the person who has everything (and a weird sense of humour):
A crocheted skull
No, really...
EDIT (10/05/2005): The page above has gone away, but it can be found via The Wayback Machine.
A crocheted skull
No, really...
EDIT (10/05/2005): The page above has gone away, but it can be found via The Wayback Machine.
Useless Gifts Revisited
Aug. 28th, 2002 10:01 amA couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the idea of putting together a list of useless gifts. I found another entry:
An Origami Boulder
I couldn't make this stuff up, folks.
An Origami Boulder
I couldn't make this stuff up, folks.
