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Warning! ZCL (that's Zak Cuteness Level) approaching critical! Cover your eyes people!

MIT! I don't need no stinking MIT!

How four undocumented Mexican teens (is that the PC way of saying illegal?) kicked MIT's buttocks in the underwater robotics championship! No kidding! They whupped them! Read more at Wired 13.04: La Vida Robot

3d Baby B-032105

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This is Baby B's 3d ultrasound. (You can't do for one without doing for the other.) You can see her sucking her thumb. How cute? Very!

3d Baby A-032105

3d Baby A-032105
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This is, obviously, a 3d ultrasound of Baby A! They still look like little aliens, but more humanoid looking. See if you can recognize the facial features such as forehead, eyes and nose.

MSNBC's "Earthquake Witness" blog

Good idea or exploitative? No doubt being filtered by NBC editors, still an interesting live look at first hand experiences of the South Pacific earthquake. The immediacy of these reports is compelling. Read more at MSNBC - Earthquake witness Weblog

Your Pet as a Pillow?

Ugh! Gross! Read more via: Boing Boing: Pet pillows

Upside down tomato planter! No Really! No! Really!

As you can see from the picture, it really is an upside down tomato planter. I would love to see someone try this. Check it out at: Topsy Turvy Upside Down Tomato, Flower and Vegetable Planter

Steven Maxx is just a big know-it-all. Way to go Steven! Well Done!
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Noah Jake, angel that he is, promised to be nice to my girls eventually!
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The Carsches swept into town on Tuesday! It was great to see them, and my how the boys have grown! Robert Dean looked espcecially cute (unfortunately, no pics of Robert, only Noah and Steven).
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The Impulsive Buy!

The Impulsive Buy is one of the funniest review sites I have ever read! They review everything from the new flavor Yoplait yogurt to the iPod Shuffle. Read the Shuffle review at The Impulsive Buy � Blog Archive � iPod Shuffle

Free Online Word Seminar

A little last second but this webcast is a Level 200 Tips and Tricks session for better Word docs. Sign up is required and it's for Noon EST. Read more at Word Webcast

Please file this under: Ballsy!

The artist (we think he's a British pensioner (?) ) snuck in and hung his own work in four of New York's most prestigious museums! Ballsy? I'd have to say Yes! Read more and view the art at Wooster Collective : Stickers / Posters / Graf / Culture Jamming

Count, wait then count again!

Found on the email bandwidth circuit! Thanks Amy! :)

Diana and Rita at the Urban Word Poetry Slam! The Slam was awesome!
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Getting Nothing Done!

Here are 23 quick tips on how to survive in an agency (or any corporate environment) without actually doing much work. Read more at CreativeBits: Have your cake and eat it

For many companies, R&D is now you!

The customers know what they want, and companies can become innovative and successful by embracing their customers input into new product development. Read more at Economist.com | The future of innovation : The rise of the creative consumer.

Be your own phone company (almost)

This one goes out to Josh! File it under "I want to compete with Verizon!" Run your own PBX system for practically nothing! Read more at The Geek Gazette - Build Your Own PBX

SuperShuffle just a publicity stunt

Turns out it we were all played! There is no Super Shuffle, or there is, but LuxPro is not mass market producing it. They just prototyped it to show off their skills in hopes of finding new customers. Read more at The scoop on the Super Shuffle - Engadget - www.engadget.com

Mindmaps and the software that maps them....

Mindmapping is the new rage in the business world. It's the new in thing. The new biz speak, so to speak. What is it? This article takes a stab at explaining it and points the way at new software to help make it happen. Read more at The New York Times > Business > Your Money > Techno Files: To-Do List: Shop, Pay Bills, Organize Brain

10% Off Your Total Purchase at Borders with This Coupon

No Kidding! Click here for a 10% Off Your Total Purchase with This Coupon. Who doesn't like a deal? Borders: 10% off coupon!

PowerPoint makeover

There is a revolution going on about how to build presentations! Leading that revolution is Cliff Atkinson of Beyond Bullets fame. Currently making over presentations submitted to him, it is very interesting to see his approach in making a more effective presentation! Read more at Beyond Bullet Points makeover projects - The Office Weblog - office.weblogsinc.com. Follow the makeovers at Beyond Bullet Points : Makeovers.

Shop with companies that share your political ideology!

WARNING: To visit the website and actually view this article, you may have to enter code "fcaprilextreme" without the quotes. This is because until next month, this article is only available to subscribers.

Warning 2: I get political (ooooh!)

You can still vote! With your wallet. I quote from the article:

Two new left-leaning Web sites, www.choosetheblue.com and www.buyblue.org, draw on public data to pinpoint companies' political inclinations -- and encourage consumers to vote with their wallets.

What I found interesting was the chart (pretty much the whole article) which showed some (for me) surprising companies leaning left! I knew I liked Starbucks coffee!

Read more at (remember you may have to enter the code) Fast Company: True Colors

Never say Never!

So I'm starting to really enjoy these startup stories from one of Excite's founders: Joe Kraus! This one is about persistance and it goes out to all my friends in sales and marketing! Another interesting read about the early days of Excite, and even better, the early days of Sun Microsystems!! Read more at Bnoopy: Persistence Pays, Part 2

I met Bill Gates at a Urinal

Is there a business lesson here? I don't know, but it's a funny story! Read how the founder of Excite (Joe Kraus) met the Man at a Urinal! Read more at Bnoopy: Potty Talk

The Long Tail of Software

An interesting read since it tries to refute the old business maxim 80/20 rule (80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers). In the end, he does try to plug his new business but that's OK cuz the Long Tail is still an interesting market phenomena! Read more at Bnoopy: The long tail of software. Millions of Markets of Dozens.

Bi-lingual logo

I just wanted to share the coolness and beauty of this bilingual logo. The whole thing looks like an abstract desert maze! Yet it has the word souk in it in English and Arabic. Plus, I love the color! Check it out at CreativeBits: Inspiring logos

Sunlight in a tube

This is the kind of cool stuff I live for! Scientists have designed a tube that sends sunlight from a collector on the roof to indoor rooms that may not get enough natural lighting. On cloudy days, when there may not be enough light, indoor sensors turn on electric lights so that there is sufficient lighting. Very uber-cool! Read more at Sunlight in a tube

Connecting your Music Player Options

It would be great if I could listen to my iPod (or other MP3 player) on my home stereo. But how do I hook it up? Read more at InformIT: How to Play Your Portable Music Player at Home and on the Road

Bluetooth Cows?

Those Danes! Wireless cows that can network together! Only in Europe? Read more at GadgetMadness

How to Start a Startup

This essay has been making all the blog rounds and I thought I would post it here so you can have the opportunity to read it! It's great. I recommend it. It is Succinct and to the point and, like all great ideas/writings, you'll be stunned at the simplicity and the insight. I recommend you read it at Paul Graham.com:How to Start a Startup

iPod Shuffle storage tip

Fit more music on your iPod Shuffle! This simple tip can increase the number of songs on your shuffle or you regulare iPod methinks! Read more at Fit more music on your iPod shuffle - The Unofficial Apple Weblog - apple.weblogsinc.com

Please file this under Blatant RipOff!!!

Apparently, LuxPro, a Taiwanese company has ripped off the iPod Shuffle. Right down to the ad campaign! But wait, there's more! This blatant fake actually has more features than Apple's iPod Shuffle namely an FM tuner and a voice recorder! What is it called? The Super Shuffle of course! Sounds like a bad 70s disco song! Read more at iPodlounge | iPod shuffle clone introduced

Aluminum Shuffle

Now this is kewl! IMHO, way better than the plastic while look! Seems to be only available in Japan though! Bummer! Read more at New Aluminum iPod Shuffle Cases - The Unofficial Apple Weblog - apple.weblogsinc.com

What time is it?

Now you can tell what time it is just by looking at the cool clock in the right hand pane! Pretty cool, huh? Courtesy of clocklink.com.

Super cool Maze game

Need to waste a few minutes? Check out this super cool maze game at NoName Game #1 by MadMax

Stabbed.

Not for everyone, the Voodoo Knife holder is kinda cool in a sick kinda way! Check it out at Viceversa

Go West Young Man! Go West! - Free Land in Kansas

Kansas is offering free land to attract residents! Hmmm, on the one hand, it's free land, on the other, Kansas?! Read more at Home & Real Estate

How drivers die

By installing laptop steering mounts! This inane product is actually being sold online. Check it out at Arkon Laptop Car Mount, Notebook Mount, steering Wheel Mount

Good News! They're making a Wallace and Gromit movie

For all you Wallace and Gromit fans, (you know who you are), they're in the midst of a new movie. Check out the behind the scenes (quicktime movie) at The Making Of Wallace and Gromit - DreamWorks.com

Create you own South Park Character

This is awesome! The challenge, create yourself as a South Park character. My attempt was lame, but it's hard to get an olive skinned Mediterranean just right as a South Park character! Check it out at Planearium

Star Wars III trailer coming to TV

For the geeks in the audience: The Star Wars III trailer will air on the O.C. March 10th. One question: Is the O.C. audience really the Star Wars viewing audience? If it is, count me out, I'm done! Read more at CNN.com - 'Star Wars' trailer to premiere�on 'O.C.' - Mar 1, 2005

Name you own planet

Contribute to this distributed computing project to find extra solar planets. As incentive, if your PC finds a planet, you get to name it. Planet Hani! Simple, brilliant, and happy! Read more at Wired News: Planets Lurk on Your Desktop

You blinked

I don't even know what to say! This person really has no life what so ever! This is a blog of celebs caught mid-blink. It appears here due to the high weirdness factor and the fact that someone out there actually collects these! Via BoingBoing.net Boing Boing: Celebrity blink blog. Blink-o-rama

Identity theft safeguards

One misconception about identity theft is that the internet makes it possible. This is not true. Just lose your wallet and watch your identity get hijacked. This article is excellent advice on safeguards to prevent it in the first place, and things to do if it happens to you. Read more at TheOfficeWeblog: Identity Theft is no joke - here’s some free advice

The Art of the Mash Up

Just in case you haven't heard (please come out of your dark and lonely cave), mashups are two or more songs that have been blended together. Here is an example that blends The Beatles, Scissor Sisters, George Michaels and Aretha. It is absoutly awesome! Read more and download the MP3 at Boing Boing: Mashup of Beatles/Aretha/George Michaels/Scissor Sisters -- phenomenal

Paint Your Cavities Away

I can hardly wait! No drills! I've got dibs for first in line! A Japanese scientist has developed a tooth enamel that can be painted on. NO DRILLING. It's currently still being tested (can I sign up for the beta?) in Japan. Read more at NY Times (registration required): The New York Times > Health > Dentistry Without Drills: Paint Your Cavities Away

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Recharge your iPod Shuffle using elbow grease

The picture says it all. Read more at MAKE: Blog: Hand powered iPod Shuffle

Are you looking for this week's best deal?

Josh, this one is for you. This site lists all the weekly specials for every state INCLUDING what's free after rebate!! Click here for the NY weekly specials: Compare prices in New York retail stores every week at SalesCircular

Hey look at me, I'm invisible!

The title of this story says it all. Cloaking devices ala Star Trek are being developed by engineers. Apparently, if light can't reflect off of you, then you can't be seen (?). Anyway, read more at Invisibility Shields Planned by Engineers

Yahoo! 10th Anniversary Ice Cream Giveaway

Get your free ice-cream scoop now at Yahoo! 10th Anniversary Ice Cream Giveaway

Paint you can't get high off!

Non-toxic paint. Boy, they can take the fun out of anything!! Read more at SafeCoat: Non-Toxic Paint.

New Segways are here!

I've always thought that the Segways are pretty cool! And now there are 3 new models to ramp up the cool factor! Click here for a photo gallery. Read more at Segway takes to rough terrain | CNET News.com

Ebay: The New Pimp

Some chick who can't even spell (check the auction title) is auctioning off a peekaboo of her cleavage on Ebay. Ablsolutely ridiculous! Check it out at eBay item 5561205679 (Ends Mar-04-05 00:06:09 PST) - My clevage

If only I could use that gmail account for offline storage....

Well now you can. For the technically inclined, this article outlines step-by-step directions on how to make your 1GB of storage as another drive. Scores an 8 out of 10 on the coolness scale. Read more at HOW-TO: Use your Gmail account as a personal file server - Engadget - www.engadget.com