LOST Re-enacted by Cats in 1 Minute.

Fly...

Its a pretty funny video if you like slapstick.

Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)

About the video: "Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore. Based on the book Socialnomics by Erik Qualman."

This video is nothing more then a social marketing tool itself, and I just another voice that is perpetuating it. Although if I didn't find it interesting, I would not post it. I am pretty sure that the statistics in it are inflated, but overall I still think it makes valid points even if they are sensationalized.

Article: The Geek Alphabet

"As a geek, you definitely know your ABCs, but do you know these? From A to Z, “away team” to “zork,” here is [GAS]’s take on the Geek Alphabet." (article)

This is pretty funny from a geek's prospective.

The Monkey Business Illusion

The Monkey Business Illusion by Daniel Simons. This video was one of the 10 finalists for the Best Illusion of the Year competition in May 2010. It was created as part of an undergraduate seminar course in the spring of 2009.

Only True Networking Geeks Will Get This...

Copy Machines, a Security Risk?

Since 2002 almost every copier now contains a hard drive, which stores a copy of every document the machine scans, prints, copies, or faxes. I don't believe that most people are aware of the significant security risks posed by modern office copiers.

Winscape virtual windows are cheaper than relocating [Video]

SlashGear reports: "Look out of your window: does what you see make you happy? If not, and if you’ve $2,500 to $3,000 to spare, Winscape have the solution. They take two 46-inch Full HD plasma HDTVs, dress them up to look like windows, and then using a hacked Wiimote controller and some nifty software have the on-screen virtual view follow you around as if you really are looking out a real window. Step to the left and you can see more of the vista previously hidden by the frame; step closer and everything gets bigger." (article)

I want one of these.

America's Broadband Policy

On April 12, 2010 Lawrence Lessig gave a talk at SNW 2010 about broadband, cybersecurity, and copyright policy, and the corruption in the policy making process affecting each. Hear/watch the pressenation.

The new $100 Note Unveiling Video

On April 21, 2010 Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, unveiled the new design for the $100 note. Complete with advanced technology to combat counterfeiting, while still retaining the traditional look of U.S. currency.

Tenth Doctor: The Musical

The Raven

Summary: Chris Black possesses a power that could lead to the destruction of the current regime, and they will stop at nothing to destroy him.

PIXELS by Patrick Jean

New York invasion by 8-bits creatures!

OMG Cat - It's the iPad!

Will It Blend? - iPad

I like these "Will it Blend". They're irreverent towards the product, but fascinating to watch (kind of like an accident on the side of the road).

TRON 1982 Trailer (Updated)

Halo Movie Series - Bollywood Trailer (April Fools)

Trololo Cat

DIY: In-car Entertainment System for $30

I love things that allow you to leverage existing products you already own in new ways. The CradleVue is a device designed to securely suspend your notebook computer between the front seats of your vehicle, positioning it for unobstructed backseat viewing.

Personally I don't see myself spending an extra few thousand bucks to add an in-car entertainment systems to any new car I want to buy. But I have taken a long trip with my son across country and I would have loved to have one of these with me.

Article: Facebook Surpasses Google Search as Most Visited Web Site

Channel Insider reports: "Facebook's new lead over Google search points to the undeniable influence of social networking."

This is pretty amazing to see this happen. I am guessing Google and many other companies are probably very concern for several reasons (marketing, information distribution, and more).

Three Questions for Polly Pearson, VP at EMC

Dice.com reports: "Polly Pearson, vice president of employment brand and strategy engagement at EMC, understands that all too well. She has worked closely with executives there to help build the company's employment brand, and writes extensively on her blog about what you can do to build your own reputation, stay relevant, and make yourself more attractive to employers"

If you're looking for an IT related job, I would suggest watching these videos they contain good information about how to promote yourself. In the past you only had to post your resume, now you have to do a lot more.

(Back to) The Future of Communication

Here is a video I found online recently, it dated back to June 2007. Its amazing how outdated the predictions were off (I know most of these were never serious), but there is an essences of truth in a few of them.

Skinput: Appropriating the Body as an Input Surface

I have been seeing a lot of buzz recently about Skinput (watch the video if you want to understand it), but basically it sensors that listen for acoustic transmission from gestures (i.e.: tapping, snapping, etc.) you can make on your arm. From this information, you can navigate portable electronic devices (such as: smart phone/PDA, MP3 player, etc).

This technology is similar, but totally different from another technology from SixthSense. see the following TED Talk for more information.

SuperNews!: The Memes of Memetasia

Green Power

Since the 70's we have been looking for green power, and I think I can safely say the "future is now". In the last few years I have seen some amazing innovation in this field, more then I have ever seen in the last few decades For example there have been huge leaps in bio-fuels, and power generation (i.e.: solar, wind, nuclear, etc.).

I have to admit one of the area I find most interesting is waste products to fuel/energy conversion. There is some very interesting innovation in this field, from methane capture to converting solid waste material into fuel. So personally I believe if these technologies play out, waste will be the future of energy.

SAMSUNG Flexible AM OLED (Unbreakable Display)

LCDs screens are lighted from the back. An AM OLEDs is created by 3 layers of high-tech films (red, green, and blue), and every pixel is made of light that is emitted from the three layers. Because there is no need to light the pixels on OLEDs from the back you can make the screens thinner and flexible.

Believe it or not: Avatar takes 1 petabyte of storage space, equivalent to a 32 YEAR long MP3.

The The Next Web.com reports: "The entire rendering of Avatar reportedly requires over 1 Petabyte of storage space according to BBC’s Clickbits, which is the equivalent of 500 harddrives of 2TB each. That’s equal to a 32 year long MP3 file(!)."

That is a pretty amazing amount of storage.

Turning Carbon Dioxide into Stone

From ScienceFriday.com: "What if you could take CO2, pump it down a deep hole in the sea floor and turn it into something harmless? New research suggests the idea is not so far-fetched. David Goldberg, Taro Takahashi and Angela Slagle of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory published a study on the subject in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week."

I am not a big fan of this type of technology, but it's interesting.

A Recipe for Slime (DIY)

From: ScienceFriday.com: "Want to make slime? Two chemistry students from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York share their recipe. Also, find out how to make the gooey stuff glow. The presentation took place at the New York Hall of Science in honor of National Chemistry Week. It was sponsored by the New York section of the American Chemical Society."

A note from the site: "In the video, Alex says "1/16th - so 1/8th tsp ZnS" -- that is, 1/16th of the total mass should be ZnS (not 1/16th tsp, as the graphic shows)."

G-Speak - Gesture Computing (Next Generation User Interface?)

It seems like every month, we are getting closer and closer to the gesture computing type concept that were used in the movie Minority Report. Here is a condensed demonstration of Oblong's G-Speak spatial operating environment.

A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything (Animated)

This animated movie took 2100 pages, about 50 jotter books, and roughly 3 weeks work.

Thought of the day: Cliques and Social media web sites

As Americans we tend to isolate ourselves into our little cliques (friends/family). For example, do you know your neighbors (I know a few will say they do)? Also personal technologies (like music player) cause us to isolate even more. Although, social media web sites like Facebook are very fascinating because they enforce/break cliques apart.

I have a fascination with Facebook. Not because any of the technologies of the web site. Its real power comes from its users/community. It has allowed me to connect with long lost friends that I have not seen in a long time, it has also allowed me to connect into social communities that I am interested in.

I was a late comer to this technology mostly because I didn't see it's real power. Although there is part of me wonders if this is nothing but another fad, and/or how long it might last?

An Interactive Video Haiti Earthquake (360 Degree View)

This is an amazing interactive video; you can change the point of view of the camera using the mouse (or zoom using the scroll button) while the video is playing. Footage is of the damage done after the earthquake in Haiti. You can also, pause, forward or rewind the video as it plays.

Note: A fast CPU and broadband internet connection are required to play this video.

Computer Science rap at Stanford (NSFW)

Warning: Contains inappropriate language. So its not safe for work.

Nerdcore rapper Monzy busts rhymes with an accuracy rate of 98.2%.

Filmed on the Campus of Stanford University for the documentary NERDCORE FOR LIFE. Dir: Dan Lamoureux

NOTE: Raw footage of this performance has been on youtube for a while but this is the new, edited version that's free of all the zooms and goofy shaky cam action.

FedEx Super Bowl Commercial

Here is one of my favorite commercial from the 2010 Super Bowl. It is not one of my all-time favorites but its up there.

Anthony Atala: Growing New Organs

Anthony Atala's state-of-the-art lab grows human organs -- from muscles to blood vessels to bladders, and more. At TEDMED, he shows footage of his bio-engineers working with some of its sci-fi gizmos, including an oven-like bioreactor (preheat to 98.6 F) and a machine that "prints" human tissue.

Cars Without Drivers?

LiveScience.com reports "Meet Boss - the car that can drive itself! It has 18 sensors, including a three dimensional laser and onboard computers that connect to GPS and mapping software. When it comes to knowing the rules of the road, Boss rarely makes a mistake."

I have been watching the self-driving cars technology progress for years. The early ones I saw could barely stay on the road, and used enough computers to fill-up a large van. They're only getting better, and the technology used to run them getting smaller, which is expected.

Office 2010: The Movie

Official Trailer to Office 2010 The Movie (www.office2010themovie.com). This trailer is loosely based on 24 and Enemy of the State. Clippy will finally be avenged.

Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

Light Blue Optics (Touch Surface Projector)

Here is a device that creates a touch screen that will work on just about any surface? Light Blue Optics' CTO, Dr. Adrian Cable, and co-founder talks about this projector and touch surface computer can do. For more go to http://lightblueoptics.com/

The Most Honest Children's Music Video

This video true, very sad and funny at the same time. I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

Google Shows Off Chrome OS Tablet Mockup - Mobile and Wireless from eWeek

eWeek reports: "Apple's iPad captured the hearts and minds of Apple fans and critics alike Jan. 27. Google, whose Android and Chrome Operating System platforms are intended to run in a variety of form factors, isn't letting Apple and its newfangled machine have all the fun. Pictures of what a tablet computer running Chrome OS looks like have surfaced on Google's Chromium open-source Website."

It will be interesting to play with one, when it ships.

JK Rowling: The fringe benefits of failure

At her Harvard University commencement speech, "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling offers some powerful, heartening advice to dreamers and overachievers, including one hard-won lesson that she deems "worth more than any qualification I ever earned."

Walmart Clown Commercial

Dancing Inmates - Michael Jackson's This Is It

Filipino, Philippines "Dancing Inmates" from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid to learn performances from THIS IS IT.

Animator vs. Animation

Animator vs. Animation II


Animator vs. Animation (Original)

Star Trek: I Will Survive

Plasma Rocket Engine

From Wikipedia: "A plasma propulsion engine is a type of Ion thruster which uses plasma in some or all parts of the thrust generation process. Though far less powerful than conventional rocket engines, plasma engines are able to operate at higher efficiencies and for longer periods of time. Plasma engines are better suited for long-distance Interplanetary space travel missions.

Plasma propulsion engines were first developed by the Soviet Union during 1963-1965 to propel spacecraft to Mars. In more recent years, many agencies have developed several forms of plasma fueled engines, including the European Space Agency, Iranian Space Agency and Australian National University, which have co-developed a more advanced type described as a double layer thruster.[1][2] However, this form of plasma engine is only one of many types."

Practical Traveler - 10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs In 2010

NYTimes.com reports: "LAST year was arguably the year of the travel deal, with resorts and airlines practically begging for bookings, and many travelers finding bargain airfares and hotel rooms as a result. But airlines have cut back capacity, meaning there will be fewer seats going unsold, and resorts may not be as quick to cut rates to attract guests, now that the economy looks as if it might be on a slight rebound. So now is the perfect time to review your booking strategy. Here are 10 simple steps you can take to help cut your travel costs in 2010."

Dan Buettner: How to live to be 100+

To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones," communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. At TEDxTC, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that keep them spry past age 100.

Crazy Nuts (Illusion)

This is a pretty cool optical illusion.

Science tricks for Parties

Prof Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire (UK) shows you how to do 10 simple tricks you can use at parties. All of them are based on basic scientific principles.

Social Media Revolution

Is social media a fad? Or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution? This video details out social media facts and figures that are hard to ignore.

The Google Story

Pigeon: Impossible

A rookie secret agent is faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.

Article: Uncovering Steve Jobs' Presentation Secrets

BusinessWeek reports: "For his new book, communications coach Carmine Gallo watched hours of Jobs' keynotes. Here he identifies the five elements of every presentation by the Apple CEO" This article can help you to create an "insanely great" presentation.

Free VIN Checking Service

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) offers a free VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) checking service to help the public determine if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by cooperating NICB members.

Mona Lisa Arby's

Kid Shreds on the Accordion

Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man

I found this to be an amazing interesting and funny video.

Canal plus the closet

Crash test: 1959 Chevy Bel Air

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test to demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years. In this test, a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air are both going 40 mph and the vehicles collide offset, driver side to driver side. This is the same crash configuration represented by the Institute's 40 mph frontal offset barrier test, which is used to rate the frontal crash performance of new cars.

Did You Know 4.0

This is another official update to the original "Shift Happens" video. This completely new Fall 2009 version includes facts and stats focusing on the changing media landscape, including convergence and technology, and was developed in partnership with The Economist.

Baby Dancing to Beyonce

Web Site Story

CollegeHumor's first Broadway musical since (LOL)Cats.

Arthur Benjamin: Lightning calculation and other "Mathemagic"

http://www.ted.com In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays.

Little Red Riding Hood v2.0 (updated for engineers)

Removing a cork from the bottle trick

Flutter: The New Twitter

Stunning passenger Hunter flight in the Swiss mountains

This video shows a low level flight Hawker Hunter flight in the Swiss Alps.

EagleCam (Eagle's Prospective)

This video gives you flying prospective from eagle's point of view.

The World Builder

A man uses holographic tools to build a world for the woman he loves.

This is a short by filmmaker Bruce Branit known also as the co-creator of 405

Chad Vader Season 2 #1 "The Takeover"

Chad is back! Empire Market has been taken over by corporate chain Red Leader Foods. Chad and company get their first look at their new owner. To watch season 1, you can start here.

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

The American Form of Government

An explanation of the various forms of government, and why America is not a democracy.

Bike Hero

Its Guitar Hero, played using a bike. Watch it and you will understand. You have to give it a minute before you appreciate the work involved.

One year in 40 seconds

All the photos were taken at the same spot for one year. They do a great job of showing the seasons changing.

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

Quote of the day...

The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only far more expensive. - John Sladek

Worlds largest Media Center Remote Contol?

This device is made from two PS/2 Dance Dance Revolution pads, a converter box, and some free code that is available for download. See the article for more information.

The Craft of War: BLIND

One of the best done Internet videos I have seen in a long time. If you're a Warcraft fan you will want to watch this.

The Funniest Online Video

These are the funniest online videos I have ever seen (IMHO). You might have to watch a minute or two before you really start to laugh.

Dad at Comedy Barn


Internet Help Desk


Triumph the Insulting Dog vs. Star Wars Geeks

If you have any suggestions for ones that you think are better, please include a link to it in the comments area. If I agree with your opinion I will post them in my blog.

Google: What is an Operating System Anyway?

eWeek's Google Watch reports: "Google charged the notion this week by releasing Native Client, an open source runtime engine, browser plugin, and compilation tool set geared to boost Web application performance on computing devices. Some observers think Native Client could be combined with its Chrome browser, Gears and to form some of Microsoft Windows-killing Web operating system."

Rumors are flying about a possible Google OS. As always, time will tell if they're true.

Take On Me: Literal Video Version

Ever wish songs just sang what was happening in the music video?

Stay Out Of The Dog House

This is a well done JCPenney jewelry ad.

Watch the International Space Station Assembled

Watch how the different parts of the International Space Station were added to each other. What I found fascinating was how some parts were moved around the station to different locations. You will have to watch the video to understand what I am talking about.

Tilted Twister - Lego NXT Rubik's Cube solver

This stand-alone robot made from Lego that can solve a Rubik's cube automatically.

Brain Power (60 Minutes)

People who are completely paralyzed due to illness or trauma are getting help communicating with a new technology that connects their brains to a computer. Scott Pelley reports.

Quote of the day

"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside." -- Robert X. Cringely

NASA Urine Recycler (PG-13 for language) [aka: That's Not Tang]

Star Wars Vs. Star Trek

Astronaut demos drinking coffee in space

When Dr. Don Pettit lived aboard the International Space Station in 2002, he became known for his "Saturday Morning Science" sessions, during which he would demonstrate really cool, simple microgravity experiments.

Earlier this month, Pettit returned to space, this time as member of space shuttle Endeavour's crew on a mission to upgrade the outpost. After 10 days of hard work, the STS-126 crew got some time off Sunday morning and Pettit took the opportunity to film a special episode of Saturday, err, Sunday Morning Science.

In his video, which he later narrated for Mission Control, Dr. Pettit demonstrated his take on a zero-gravity coffee cup...

Classic Scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Here are some classic scenes from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975).

Killer Rabbit


Black Knight


French Taunter


Witch Village

Wassup 2008

Its been eight long years since the boys said wassup to each other. Even with the effects of a down economy and imminent change in the White House, the boys are still able to come together and stay true to what really matters.

YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

The Job

How To Behave On A Forum (8-Bit Version)

Here are a great set of rules for posting on most forums, including this site.

The Black Hole

A sleep-deprived office worker accidentally discovers a black hole - and then greed gets the better of him.

Is the IRS holding a check for you?

MSN Money reports: "If you're still waiting for your economic stimulus payment, it might be in one of the more than 383,000 pieces of mail returned to the Internal Revenue Service."

If you never received your economic stimulus, you might want to check out this article. The November 28th deadline is approaching.

"Star Wars" - an a capella tribute to John Williams