Sorry about the mixup…There was a problem with this shows posting, it was hosed. So to make sure that everyone gets it…Here is a re-posting of the last show.
Also to note, that we changed the order of the Normal show and the Feedback one. The regular shows will be coming out on Wednesdays. It helps keep feedback related to the last show in order.
Let us know what you think
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Serenity/Firefly cast turn up to canceled convention via Digg
Gotta hand it to the Firefly & Serenity cast. They still showed up and partied with the Browncoats even after the convention organizers skipped out at the last minute.
Make Your SUV A Tank…With Tracks via Digg
If your SUV’s gas mileage is still too high, this’ll do the trick.
DB Fletcher Table via del.icio.us
Spin the tabletop 30 degrees and it expands to roughly twice its original size.
Top 10 Most Unusual Buildings via Digg
Considering the architects I work with IRL, these don’t look too odd. Even the one built on its roof at a 135 degree angle with the ground.
HONDA CIVIC Tron commercial via Digg
Nice try Honda, but my lightcycle will still pwn you, and don’t make me bust out those tank programs.
Marv
How to make ginger ale via del.icio.us
Sounds easy. Put sugar, yeast, grated ginger, lemon and water into a soda bottle and let it sit for a couple of days. Filtering may be necessary.
Sunset over Mars via Reddit
Like any other sunset, except the sun is so small.
How to knit a binary scarf via Boing Boing
With a whopping 122 byte capacity, this example of geek apparel is the must have on every Christmas list.
Forgotten invention: the Rolamite via Boing Boing
This thing was invented back in the 60’s and apparently never went anywhere. It is a “basic” mechanical device, the same way springs, pulleys or hinges are components in more complex machines. The Rolamite is a little difficult to get your head around. It’s two rollers in a slot and the rollers have a strip of metal wrapped around in an S shape. The metal strip is in tension and the ends of the strip are anchored to the ends of the slot. The rollers are in static equilibrium because they are pressed together from the tension in the metal strip while also being restrained within the slot. If force or torque is applied, the rollers can still roll up and down the slot while maintaining full contact with the metal strip. Since the movement relative to the strip is a roll rather than a slide, there is practically no friction to speak of.
Marv
Firefly MMORPG announced via /.
Shiny.
How Geeks Get Down via Digg
Each of the 512 six-inch-square pixels contains three LEDs pointed down at a square of paper towel that sits in a larger piece of foil. The foil reflects the light up through the plastic floor, while the paper towel mutes its glow. (LEDs stay cool, so the towels won
Sorry it’s a day late.
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HUGE Mars NEWS! There is water on Mars – flowing water! via Digg
Two photos taken 7 years apart provide the most convincing evidence to date that liquid water must still exist on Mars.
HOW TO – Make an R2-D2 Pinhole Camera via Boing Boing
Made out of an oatmeal box no less.
Marv
James Kim and his family were lost and stuck in the snow in the Oregon Mountains. After 9 days James struck out to go for help.
We were all hoping for a safe return, and that turned out not to be the case.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Top 11 Best Geek Gifts via Digg
Just for you Kreg:
5. Life-sized, fully-functional Bender
Movie rumor of the day: Short circuit remake via Digg
Number 5 is alive…maybe…need input.
Steve Spangler Demonstrating “insta-snow” via Digg
Just add water and…voila! Doesn’t look like it’ll melt though.
Marv
Here are some office craft projects guaranteed to impress your co-workers and make them question your workload.
How to Make a 3D Paper Snowflake via Digg
Carved Crayon Art via Digg
Show #150: We are in the Top 10
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