Obviously this technology’s place in the mainstream market is a long way out, but theoretically a prototype already exists and is to be shared with the public. I say ‘theoretically,’ because the Nokia Morph is supposed to be at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art as part of the exhibit entitled Design and the Elastic Mind, but my sources tell me that the Morph was nowhere to be seen in this collection, nor did any of the MoMA staff have specific information about it, or why it wasn’t there. MoMA’s site still lists it as an exhibit, so what gives??
Over the past few years, most all companies have made the shift to the Internet, creating domain names and webpages to advertise their business and expand their reach. Clearly, however, not all domain names are created equal, and as is the case with the following sites, not very much thought was put into the selection of their respective domain names:
A site called ‘Who Represents’ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it…whorepresents.com.
Here’s a background short on Baron Davis and Emanuelle Chriqui’s film, One Shot, that we profiled last week. Is this what professional athletes from Hollywood do in the off season?
[Editors note from Heywood]: Blogadilla is pumped to welcome long-time reader and contributor Nerol Someones as a new author. Be (somewhat) nice to the guy- we’re glad to have him!
An unbelievable display; this guy beats Super Mario Brothers 3 in 11 minutes, getting more than the maximum number of 1ups possible. All I can say is Diz-namn!
…but is it a true story? My Spidey Senses say (and a decent amount of Googling after the fact suggests) no. Nevertheless, Craziest is an entertaining way to spend 8 and a half minutes… if you’re into Scrabble, that is.
Check out “Eliphante,” a sculptural home-turned arts museum in Cornville, Arizona that is the product of 28 years of hard work by artist Michael Kahn and his wife, Leda Livant. The New York Times online has a great slideshow, showing parts of the house, as well as some of the creative/constructive processes. Included in the house are an outdoor summer kitchen, extensive stained glass artwork (seen below), a piano built into a wall of driftwood, and more. Not to mention that the home resides on small river that the couple uses to canoe. All very cool; check it out:
…would there be vending machines that sell marijuana. That’s right, Los Angeles, CA recently rolled out 2 herb-laden machines, where medical marijuana users can get access to the medicine they need, 24 hours a day.
Say what you want to say about pot, but this is certainly interesting, and I will be curious to see how this experiment works out for all parties involved. Machines are ‘open’ for business 24 hours a day, and have security guarding them. Furthermore, potential consumers will have to check in and have prescriptions approved, have a photo and biometric fingerprint scan taken before making a purchase, and use a prepaid ‘credit’ card with dosage information pre-programmed in to prevent people buying more than their allotment.
Patients can buy 3.5 or 7 grams, up to 1 oz. a week, in 5 strains “including OG Cush and Granddaddy Purple, the mildly hallucinogenic forebear to Prince.” Perhaps we will see some of these products in vending machines in the future?
As one poster astutely asked, “Is there to be a regular vending machine next to the marijuana machine to cure the resulting munchies?” Another poster replied, “That’s a fantastic idea– this way they can sell Doritos for $20 a bag!” Simpy Classic.
This is too cool not to share– Andrea Vadrucci lays down some sweeeeeet drum beats over the oh-so-lovable 8-bit Super Mario Brothers 2 soundtrack. Definitely a case of the sum of parts being greater than the means.
Buy your very own JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank from Amazon.com for the low low price of $19,999.95. But beware– only 2 left in stock, so order soon!
Product Features
Carries cargo or a crew of up to five internally or on the roof.
Piloted from within the armored shell or from an exposed standing position through the hatch.
6hp Tecumseh gasoline engine, top speed 40 mph.
Includes head/tail and turn signal lights, trim and underbody lighting.
400 watt premium sound with PA system, plush interior, and external camera.
Make sure to take note that the $20G price does not include shipping and handling. Might be a bit pricey for a 1300 pound item…
Check out The Gapminder World, which, for lack of a better description can be called an economist’s plaything. But for reals though, this site catalogs TONS of data about most of the world’s countries, from GDP and Child Mortality Rate, to newer, more unique statistics like Internet users per 1000 people and percentage of GDP dedicated to military spending.
Gapminder tracks the data from year to year and implemented a cool animation feature so you can see trends in these statistics and more. It’s simply fascinating, particularly if you want to understand more about global trends throughout recent history. Take, for instance, the average number of babies women in Niger, Pakistan, Ireland and the US have had, respectively, since 1975, versus income. Click the graph to enlarge:
…But then again, can you blame him? I mean, the man has achieved so much. First a YouTube smash video, and now, to be drenched in chocolate alongside a squirrel for a “hefty, hefty fee”?? You’ve really made it. I mean, what more could one really ask for?
(Despite the hilarity, you’ve gotta give Dr. Pepper a little credit . . . I mean they’re selling what appears to be a the world’s worst product, but they’ve got me interested in it and blogging. Kudos to the DP marketing team - way to go!)
Say what you want to say about pot, but this is certainly interesting, and I will be curious to see how this experiment works out for all parties involved. Machines are ‘open’ for business 24 hours a day, and have security guarding them. Furthermore, potential consumers will have to check in and have prescriptions approved, have a photo and biometric fingerprint scan taken before making a purchase, and use a prepaid ‘credit’ card with dosage information pre-programmed in to prevent people buying more than their allotment.
