Archive for July, 2008

Google Hot Trends 2008-07-31 21:51:29

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
1 <b>Dodgers</b> get <b>Manny Ramirez</b> from Red Sox Elise Amendola / AP The <b>Dodgers</b> acquired <b>Manny Ramirez</b> from the Boston Red Sox today in a three-team deal that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates' Jason Bay to <b>...</b> Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-manny1-2008aug1,0,6855038.story 2 Ramirez to Dodgers, Bay to Boston in deadline deal The last-place Pirates, looking for young talent, gave up their star outfielder and got reliever Craig Hansen and outfielder <b>Brandon Moss</b> from Boston and <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g3QDF7g5UGvk63AR9m-io1msgLcgD9292TU00 3 Ramirez reportedly traded The trade initially was reported by <b>NESN</b>, the Red Sox television station, which stated that Boston received Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jason Bay in what <b>...</b> National Post http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=693227 4 <b>Manny traded</b> to Dodgers, Bay headed to Boston By Jon Heyman, SI.com The Red Sox <b>traded</b> embattled slugger <b>Manny</b> Ramirez to the Dodgers late Thursday afternoon, SI.com has learned. <b>...</b> CNN http://www.cnn.com/si/2008/baseball/mlb/07/31/manny.sweepstakes/?cnn=yes 5 Ramirez to Dodgers, <b>Bay</b> to Boston in deadline deal <b>...</b> Angeles Dodgers in a startling, three-team trade Thursday that brought <b>Jason</b> <b>Bay</b> to Boston. Pittsburgh gave up <b>Bay</b> and wound up with four young players. <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g3QDF7g5UGvk63AR9m-io1msgLcgD9292TU00 6 Wild Speculation: Sifting Through the Ashes The Dodgers have apparently landed Manny Ramirez and $7 million in exchange for Andy LaRoche and <b>Bryan Morris</b>. LaRoche was to be the Dodgers's third baseman <b>...</b> SportingNews.com http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/10628/wild_speculation_sifting_through_the_ashes 7 <b>Globe</b> South best bets To list an event, send information at least three weeks in advance to P_Miele@<b>globe</b>.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, <b>Globe</b> South, The <b>Boston</b> <b>...</b> Boston Globe http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/07/31/globe_south_best_bets 8 Boston.com: 24-hour breaking news and sports with coverage from The Boston Globe. www.boston.com http://www.boston.com/ 9 Ramirez to Dodgers, Bay to Boston in deadline deal The last-place Pirates, looking for young talent, gave up their star outfielder and got reliever <b>Craig Hansen</b> and outfielder Brandon Moss from Boston and <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g3QDF7g5UGvk63AR9m-io1msgLcgD9292TU00 10 SI.com - sports news, scores, photos, columns and expert analysis from the world of sports including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, college basketball, ... sportsillustrated.cnn.com http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/

eric lindros, aicar, monster of montauk, …

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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  4. manny ramirez trade
  5. raytheon hawker 800
  6. matt kemp
  7. joe grano
  8. reid brignac
  9. jeff niemann
  10. cheyenne kimball
  11. viracon
  12. mlb trade deadline
  13. us senior open
  14. east coast jets
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  18. lexington park md
  19. baseball trades
  20. nick masset
  21. nesn
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  27. rotoworld
  28. boston dirt dogs
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Massive audio sampler of impressive bigness!

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

The circuit artiste known simply as "bwack" has created what is probably the most excellent sampler I will see in this lifetime (unless a giant-sized trend begins after this). Instead of taps, this things accepts punches as input -

he was commissioned by our good friends from the band family force 5 to construct the largest sampler in the history of live rock music. and, with the assistance of his carpentry proficient padre, don bwack, he has done it. there were a few necessary requirements: one, it needed to withstand much energetic punching, and kicking, and general jovial abuse from one of the rowdiest live bands on the planet. there was also the need for it to dominate space with an aesthetic presence large enough to compete with one of the more style conscious outfits on the planet; the family has panache in spades and this thing had to be classy to occupy a stage such thoughtfully coifed hair and magically coordinated garmentry.
Hmm ... a giant synth could turn knob-twiddling into a decent upper-body workout! - bwack is a genius i think - [via Creat Digital Music]

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6 Crazy Condos and Curious Townhouses: Part Three in an Eight-Part Amazing Houses Series

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Design-wise, condos and townhouses are known for being less-than-thrilling examples of architecture. They are typically boxy and boring with little variation between them. Believe it or not, there are some condos and townhouses that are truly unique and interesting. These buildings push the conventional applications of the architectural styles and prove that living in a condo or townhouse doesn’t have to mean living in a boring, cookie-cutter building.

crazy condos and townhouses tribeca geothermal house
(images via: Paul Warchol)

The popularity of “green” architecture has most definitely been on the rise in recent years, and this townhouse in Tribeca is the perfect example of how style and Earth-friendly design can happily co-exist. The home features a unique geothermal climate system which controls the heating, cooling, and water heating. The home was completed in 2002 by architect John Petrarca who lived there with his wife, but he sadly died the year following its completion. In addition to its forward-thinking geothermal system, the house boasts over 6,000 square feet of space and five stories.

crazy condos urban cactus
(images via: Daily Dose)

In an increasingly urban world, outdoor space is highly coveted. Apartment and condo dwellers especially are at a shortage of green and airy spaces to connect with nature in their homes. The designers of the Urban Cactus in Rotterdam want to change the experience of condo inhabitants by giving them amazing views and a personal garden space. The shape of each unit is dictated by the outdoor space it provides, with the terraces arranged in a staggered configuration so that each terrace features an open space overhead rather than the floor of the above unit.


(images via: WallyG and: New York Architecture Images)

New York City is famous for its eclectic architecture and tiny (but expensive) living spaces. These townhouses are both historic NYC abodes that also happen to be some of the most visually interesting. The house on the left was once the hideout of radical leftist Weathermen group. It was here in 1970 that part of the group’s bomb factory exploded, destroying the house in the process. It was then rebuilt in 1978 with this oddly tilted angle.

The house on the right is known as the narrowest house in the city. Featuring a maximum interior width of 8 feet, 7 inches and a minimum width of just two feet, this house requires some getting used to. It has been the home to several notable people, including the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, cartoonist William Steig, and actors John Barrymore and Cary Grant. Today it’s something of a tourist attraction for architecture and history buffs, although it’s still a private residence.

crazy condos and townhouses the 505 houston
(images via: Collaborative Designworks)

The forward-thinking team at Collaborative Designworks in Texas are working to change the image of townhouses. They were tired of seeing the same boring boxes, so they set out to design townhouses that were not only more attractive to look at from the outside, but that would offer more outdoor space and fewer shared walls for occupants. The result was The 505 in Houston. The units feature abundant windows with a spectacular view of the newly rejuvenated downtown area along with roof decks on the third floor. The clever design of the building means that occupants share only one wall and can enjoy a much greater sense of privacy than most townhouse dwellers.

museum plaza louisville skyscraper
(image via: e-architect.co.uk)

Although it’s not yet completed, the Museum Plaza Skyscraper in Louisville, Kentucky promises to be a giant of the downtown Louisville skyline. When finished it will feature 1.5 million square feet and be filled with luxury condos, offices, a hotel, retail shops, and a huge contemporary arts center. The designers and architects involved are striving to create a city within a city to combat urban sprawl and rejuvenate the area of downtown Louisville which was previously full of derelict buildings.

crazy condos habitat 67 montreal
(image via: Space 1999)

One of the best-known unusual condo complexes in the world is Habitat 67 in Montreal. Designed to give condo dwellers a better living experience than the plain urban skyscrapers, these condos allow inhabitants great views and a unique urban environment. The stacked-boxes appearance of the units creates interesting outdoor spaces as well as reducing the possibility that residents will glance out of their window and directly into another resident’s window.

Crazy Houses 1: Beach and Lake Houses

Crazy Houses 2: Mountain and Cliff Houses

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Google Hot Trends 2008-07-31 20:51:19

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
1 Kate Hudson Already Dating: Spotted With <b>Eric Lindros</b> After Lance <b>...</b> Hilton reports that sources have dished to the website that Hudson is once again seeing an ex-boyfriend of hers, a fella by the name of <b>Eric Lindros</b>. <b>...</b> National Ledger http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272621834.shtml 2 Drug gives couch potato mice benefits of a workout The no-exercise drug is called <b>AICAR</b>. Previous experiments suggest that it might <b>...</b> Experts who study muscle agreed that a drug like <b>AICAR</b> may prove useful <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h4y8QD_gmpWNesiZxM5uGzopDQVgD928UEG80 3 What do you think? Is the <b>Montauk monster</b> real? I'm not sure whether to believe that this creature actually exists, but it has been tagged the &quot;<b>Montauk monster</b>.&quot; Gawker first posted the photo on Tuesday <b>...</b> Gay Socialites http://gaysocialites.com/2008/07/what_do_you_think_is_the_monta.html 4 <b>Manny Ramirez Trade</b> Deadline Update <b>Manny Ramirez Trade</b> Deadline Update: With less than 2 hours away from MLB’s 4 pm ET <b>trade</b> deadline, <b>Manny Ramirez</b> is still with the Red Sox. <b>...</b> Sports-Odds.com http://sports-odds.com/baseball/073108-manny-ramirez-trade-deadline-update-2.html 5 Business Jet Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills Seven (Update2) A <b>Raytheon Hawker 800</b> twin-jet airplane left Atlantic City International Airport at 8:13 am local time, and was scheduled to land in Owatonna at 10:42 am, <b>...</b> Bloomberg http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aJ7lf.k90sns&refer=us 6 Billingsley, <b>Kemp</b> lead Dodgers past Giants LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chad Billingsley pitched a five-hitter for his first career shutout, <b>Matt Kemp</b> scored twice, stole two bases and extended his hitting <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jYQaQW6OAnPpoxqDHuzAJCx0F7OwD928KBO80 7 Political Wisdom: McCain’s Negative Ads Worth the Risk? <b>Joe</b> Biden — but the idea of a wider list of potential veeps suggests that <b>...</b> In other words, take it all cum <b>grano</b> salis. And, don’t worry: this will all <b>...</b> Wall Street Journal Blogs http://blogs.wsj.com/politicalperceptions/2008/07/31/political-wisdom-mccains-negative-ads-worth-the-risk/ 8 Bay-to-Rays talks back on Tampa Bay has hinted its willing to structure a package around pitcher Jeff Niemann and shortstop prospect <b>Reid Brignac</b>, but the Pirates have been seeking <b>...</b> ESPN http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3513024&name=mlb_trade_deadline 9 Rays reportedly get Bay from Pirates <b>...</b> Jason Bay for a package of minor league prospects including SS Reid Brignac and righthander <b>Jeff Niemann</b>. However, the Rays have not confirmed the deal. <b>...</b> SportingNews.com http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/FantasySourceFastball/161693 10 Today in Nebraska By AP 1985 - Five and a half inches of rain fell at <b>Kimball</b>, putting a campground <b>...</b> 1867 - A group of <b>Cheyenne</b> Indians led by Chief Turkey Leg set up a <b>...</b> Columbus Telegram http://www.columbustelegram.com/articles/2008/07/31/ap-state-ne/d928ts6o2.txt

Hacking the Parallax Scribbler

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Botmag, the website for Robot magazine, has a nice piece by Eric Ostendorff on modifications to the Parallax Scribbler robot to control it via a TV remote (which requires some coding, no hardware mods) and to create a charging station for it (which requires both software and hardware work).


What's Up? DOCK! Take Charge of your Scribbler Robot's IR Capabilities

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joe grano, hawker 800, monster of montauk, nick masset, …

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
  1. joe grano
  2. hawker 800
  3. monster of montauk
  4. nick masset
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  6. ken griffey jr
  7. zap cars
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  15. global electric motorcars
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  21. electric cars
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  26. seafair
  27. jason bay
  28. baseball trades
  29. fishgator
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  40. cincinnati reds
  41. america first credit union
  42. arthur rhodes
  43. trade deadline
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  45. boston dirt dogs
  46. oak harbor washington
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Swanky cardboard cat lounger

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

A human at EMS Labs writes:

Although we don't claim to understand it, a cat that has installed itself in a cardboard box is a happy cat. You can exploit this mysterious fact to make a your own simple corrugated cardboard cat bed like this one, designed as a kitty-sized chaise lounge. Since it's just cardboard, it's also easy to modify this basic design to suit your own (or your cat's) taste.

Cardboard Cat Chaise

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Google Hot Trends 2008-07-31 18:51:08

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
1 Political Wisdom: McCain’s Negative Ads Worth the Risk? <b>Joe</b> Biden — but the idea of a wider list of potential veeps suggests that <b>...</b> In other words, take it all cum <b>grano</b> salis. And, don’t worry: this will all <b>...</b> Wall Street Journal Blogs http://blogs.wsj.com/politicalperceptions/2008/07/31/political-wisdom-mccains-negative-ads-worth-the-risk/ 2 <b>Hawker 800</b> Crashes In Owatonna by Lupe Lasano in news A <b>Hawker 800</b> has crashed in Owatonna, killing 7. Another two people are injured and a third is missing after the small plane crash <b>...</b> Times of the Internet http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/978.html 3 What do you think? Is the <b>Montauk monster</b> real? I'm not sure whether to believe that this creature actually exists, but it has been tagged the &quot;<b>Montauk monster</b>.&quot; Gawker first posted the photo on Tuesday <b>...</b> Gay Socialites http://gaysocialites.com/2008/07/what_do_you_think_is_the_monta.html 4 Deadline deal sends Griffey to White Sox The Reds received pitcher <b>Nick Masset</b> and infielder Danny Richar in exchange for the legendary Griffey, whom the White Sox tried to make a deal for in 2005. AFP http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5h0bFDDzuHm4JhkXWAOCHZiywKSAA 5 Small jet crashes in Minnesota; at least 7 killed <b>Viracon</b> President Don Pyatt told the newspaper that the customers were from a couple of <b>...</b> Mary Ann Jackson, a spokeswoman for <b>Viracon's</b> parent company, <b>...</b> The Associated Press http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gig1LIOGzGlClbdDV7HYLd3muEwAD92900BO0 6 <b>Ken Griffey Jr</b>. Traded to the Chicago White Sox: Could Junior Win <b>...</b> This morning, <b>Ken Griffey Jr</b>. was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on the final day before the MLB trade deadline. <b>...</b> Seattle Post Intelligencer http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/spi/archives/144870.asp?from=blog_last3 7 Pulling the plug: State says electric <b>car</b> is illegal First imported in 2006 by <b>ZAP</b>, a Santa Rosa, Calif., company, the Xebra is marketed as emitting 98 percent fewer pollutants than a gas-powered <b>car</b>. <b>...</b> Taunton Daily Gazette http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/business_news/x380000543/Pulling-the-plug-State-says-electric-car-is-illegal 8 Dallas businessman plans to sell all-electric vehicles &quot;It's amazing what 4 dollars a gallon will do to people's perceptions,&quot; said Eric Duncan, who sells <b>GEM cars</b> at Allen Samuels Dodge. Electric <b>cars</b> are not <b>...</b> Dallas Morning News http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/073008dnmetelectriccars.41d4ace.html 9 Plane crash in Owatonna kills at least 7 According to Flightaware.com, a Raytheon Hawker 800 owned by charter firm <b>East</b> <b>Coast Jets</b> Inc. left Lehigh Valley International Airport at 5:44 am It <b>...</b> Pioneer Press http://www.twincities.com/ci_10055325?source=most_viewed 10 Report: New York City Doorman Disfigured Model in Bar Fight Last year, he was sentenced to a month in jail and three years probation for injuring <b>Liskula Cohen</b> at a Manhattan bar. The 5 foot, 10 inch model, <b>...</b> FOXNews http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,395309,00.html

monster of montauk, nick masset, hawker 800, ken griffey jr, …

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
  1. monster of montauk
  2. nick masset
  3. hawker 800
  4. ken griffey jr
  5. viracon
  6. danny richar
  7. liskula cohen
  8. alligator gar
  9. return to roots
  10. mlb trade rumors
  11. shenandoah pa
  12. fishgator
  13. gaby hernandez
  14. owatonna plane crash
  15. murciélago lp640
  16. east coast jets
  17. shenandoah pennsylvania
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  19. osama sam lutfi
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  21. cincinnati reds
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Fold-a-bot Papercraft

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Fold-a-bot is the latest papercraft from Marshall Alexander.
Fodabot papercraft

Interesting Pillows: Part -2.

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Interesting Pillows: Part -2.
Here are few more interesting pillows we came across.

Get Cosy:

Get Cosy (2) 1
Get Cosy (2) 2Designed by Berlin based Bombdesign, which looks for new interpretations of the everyday objects and rethinking the obvious. With Get Cosy you can sit down and slip your cold feet into the second cosy cushion and comfort is assured.

Laptop Pillows:

Laptop PillowsThese laptop pillows provide laptop users with a portable, heat-shielded surface for increased comfort and stability. Apart from this, sustainable materials and methods are used for the construction of these pillows. We would really like to get one for ourselves.

Reading Pillow:

Reading PillowCreation of Meg McElwee, a Montessori teacher, fiber artist, and pattern designer.

Pillow with a pocket for TV remote:

Pillow with a pocket for TV remoteLips shaped velvet pillow:

Lips shaped velvet pillowCute! Available in three sizes and colors.

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Color Red.
Chromed Cars.
World Of Chocolate.
Car Gone For Swim.
Interesting Statues From Around The World.

System Administrator Appreciation Day.

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
System Administrator Appreciation Day.
July 25th, 2008 was the 9th Annual System Administrator Appreciation Day, a special international day, a day to show that you truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of your System Administrator. These guys get no respect 364 days a year and the least you could do on this day is to present a nice gift and some public acknowledgement for their diligent work. These are the people who are paged even when the email server goes down at 2 AM on a Sunday, they wake up and have to work. These are the professionals, who plan, worry, fix, push, advocate, protect and make sure your computer is working in a healthy way and your network connection is safe, secure, open, and working.
Its quite a possibility that sometimes you don't even know who your System Administrators are, but this is one day to recognize your System Administrator for their workplace contributions and all the things they do for you and your business.
If you read this, then do thank your sysadmin.

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Motor Guitar.

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Motor Guitar.
It's from the movies of the fifties, that it became evident that the electric guitar and motorcycle were first cousins! Building this instrument was really fun for McGilton and what made it special was to get the circuit working for the engine sounds. There are separate control buttons for REV and IDLE on the crankcase (pickguard cover). You have to pull down the vibrato arm (machined like a kickstarter), and pressing the rev button to start the Motor Guitar. At the ends of the exhaust pipes there are output jacks, one for the guitar circuit, the other for the engine sounds. Apart from this the balance is adjusted with the guitar output volume, and with 2 jacks; engine sounds and guitar have separate jacks in exhaust trumpets for stereo effects, and to permit guitar to go through effect boxes. It has 12" rubber tire, chrome spokes and disc brake son the wheel.
The creator: Exotic Guitars are the work of Peter McGilton, winner of a National Sculpture Award, an Art Educator, Artist, and Inventor. He has a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, and postgraduate studies in classical instrument construction. These guitars are the result of decades of invention and imagination.

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Arduino Semaphor

Thursday, July 31st, 2008


Rick Roll in semaphore. Controlled by an arduino and two stepper motors....

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Google Hot Trends 2008-07-31 17:51:07

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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Femisapien robot review..

Thursday, July 31st, 2008


Robotsrule has a giant review of the new Femisapien robot, for $99 it's look worth it for the parts, sensors and learning interface alone...

For me the posing interface is the most powerful and fun method of playing with Femisapien. As you can see in the accompanying video review, you can create a Femisapien dance or skit in literally seconds. You put her in Learning Mode and you simply move her at one of two different speeds, slow or fast. That's it. After each movement she will beep at you to tell you she's memorized the movement. Then just adding keep movements until you're done, up to 80 movements total. To finish the sequence just wait 4 seconds or tilt her head out of Learning mode. Any time you want to see the sequence just wave your hand in front of her face. It really is that simple. This brings us to her second interface mode, the Hand Gesture interface.


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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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Spring constant measurement

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

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Pete writes in...

Talk about retro. I hand coded this page (for the first time in years) describing my homebrew spring constant measurement experiments. This is really the starting point for solid material characterization. If you have something cool that you've made with that chemistry kit, you should take a look to see how you can start characterizing it, so you can model it and know what you can do with it.


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