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iStik fastens your iPod nano on anything you're wearing

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:20:20 +0000

Clips on iPod cases work fairly well if you attach it just right to your clothing, and you’re not jumping around too much. But your iPod can go flying if you move too fast. And some clothing doesn’t work well for clipping an iPod to (for instance, the neckline of a sundress or the waistline of a bikini bottom would not look attractive weighed down in that way).

iStik cases fasten to your clothing through magnets. In addition to the case, there’s a magnetic backing that you place underneath your clothing to hold the case in place. According to the iStik website, the extreme magnetic attraction created by the eight Neodymium magnets in the iStik case ensures that it stays in place while you’re riding your bike, running, doing yoga, and other sports.

The iStik for 3rd generation iPod nano is priced at around $27 at Amazon. The nano 2nd generation case is $25 at Amazon.

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Water Text and Water Art

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:24:06 +0000

It used to be that fountains just sprayed water up through some nozzles and maybe there were even illuminated by lights. Check out this fountain and what it can do.

Uncovered by Scauer via twitter

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If you're nostalgic for your old Rolleiflex . . . the Blackbird, Fly is coming soon

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:20:04 +0000

These retro cameras from Superheadz, called “Blackbird, Fly” are reminiscent of the twin lens reflex Rolleiflex cameras from the olden days, only these cameras take 35mm film rather than the traditional medium format film used in the originals. But, in honor of the originals, these new cameras produce square images (just smaller) so you retain that full retro feeling when you’re looking at the results. Trends in Japan tells us this camera will sell for under $100. Maybe they’ll be out in time for the holidays.

More on retro cameras:
LOMO retro cameras
Fisheye camera #Two

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New Shoes at Finish Line for $50-$35

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:23:20 +0000

Sometimes uncovering a good site on the Internet and World Wide Web is just finding a great online deal when you need one.

That’s just the case with the Finish Line website right now. Now if you run over there you can browse through a load of different shoes for $50 for adult men or women, or $35 for some new shoes for the children for the new school year. Actually, there are shoes even cheaper than that in their clearance section too, but nothing over $50 that I saw.

All your favorite brands and styles are available for your selection.

Go uncover a great deal on some new sneakers for yourself at Finish Line’s Clearance Section.

Tags: Adidas, clearance, Finish Line, Nike, shoes, sneakers, tennis-shoes

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Will scientists bring extinct mammoths back to life?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:20:02 +0000

As an initial step towards developing the biotechnology for bringing back extinct species, scientists in the U.S. and Australia have already demonstrated the viability of certain DNA from Tasmanian tiger cubs preserved for 100 years.

Researchers are now conducting studies in “somatic cell nucleus transfer” which might hold great promise in resurrecting species that have long been extinct. Professor Akira Iritani of Kinki University in Japan is working with a university in Thailand to use an elephant as a surrogate to give birth to a mammoth. The cloning method involves taking a denucleated egg from am elephant and replacing it with the nucleus of a cell from a frozen mammoth. Though scientists have previously failed in such attempts due to damage in the preserved genetic material, advances made in repairing damaged DNA brings them much closer to achieving a live birth. This cloning method also holds promise for replenishing endangered species once their population drops below 1,000.

Via The Nikkei Weekly (subscription).

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Colorful iPhone 3G silicone cases in packs of 10

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:08:03 +0000

If no one has ever accused your closet of being monochromatic, dark, or too dull, then this Mega Combo Pack of 10 silicone cases designed for the subtle curves of the iPhone 3G would probably fit right into your wardrobe. The $70 pack includes “100% pure silicone” textured skins in yellow, golden yellow, blue, orange, pink, green, white, black, gray, and dark gray

I’ve never heard of most of the colors before (they must be new), but my hangers say they know the last three all too well. Mommie Dearest, be damned. I’m switching to wire hangers this instant. I hear they’re not as judgmental.

Via technabob.

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Boba Fett Flashdance

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:17:34 +0000

Mandalorian Dance @ Yahoo! Video

This is just two beautiful for words. Star Wars fans; enjoy. Star Trek lovers; eat it!

Uncovered by JesusGeek on twitter

Tags: Boba Fett, Flashdance, funny videos, JesusGeek

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Miracle sour-to-sweet berries

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:07:07 +0000

Everyone’s experienced the unpleasant sensation of eating something very sweet, say syrup-soaked pancakes, and then taken a bite or sip of something just slightly less sweet, like orange juice, and found that the juice suddenly tastes sour and bitter. How much nicer would it be if you could eat something sweet and make everything else you eat even sweeter? Miracle fruit tablets, or “miracle berries” accomplish just that by causing a protein reaction in your mouth which makes even the sourest, bitterest things, like a sharp lemon, taste sweet.

The geeks at ThinkGeek have tried the miracle fruit, and claim that it makes straight limes taste like the sweetest, most ambrosial limeade. Even superior? Something already sweet, like ripe oranges, tasted like “they were plucked straight from the Garden of Eden.”

While it’s a bit strange, it’s also quite appealing because unless you live near a farmer’s market, you’re unlikely to ever encounter truly ripe, fresh, naturally sweet fruit. Supermarket fruits are often gorgeous, with shiny luscious skins, but their beauty is superficial - take a bite and there’s barely a hint of fruit taste at all. I am always longing for the sweet plums and cherries from my childhood, but except for peaches and strawberries, which my Mom grows in her yard, most fruits I eat are sub-par and need a sprinkling of sugar or Splenda. Perhaps the solution is to eat a Miracle fruit tablet before eating any other kind of fruit. One tablet’s effects last up to an hour, and just a half-tablet is enough to sweeten most tart, acidic foods. There’s nothing artificial in the tablets, just the fruit powder and corn starch.

A box of 10 tablets (which is really 20 servings) is $20 from ThinkGeek.

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Use Google to Search for Olympics Information

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:16:58 +0000

When I go to Google.com now it goes directly to my iGoogle homepage so I didn’t catch the tools that Google has available for staying on top of Olympics information until I just visited their site from another personal.

They’ve got a nice Olympics widget you can add to your iGoogle page that gives you information on upcoming sporting events schedule, medal counts and general Olympic news. I really enjoy it, makes it really simple to quickly get some information.

They also have links to Olympics related video and an neat tiny application that mashes Google maps into the fray with some neat graphics and Olympic information.

Go uncover more Olympics information with Google for yourself and feed your Olympics addiction like I am this day.

Tags: Beijing Olympics, gold medals, Google, iGoogle, medals, sporting events

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Customise your M&Ms for special occasions (or just for fun)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:06:49 +0000

This news has excited both the chocoholic and the egomaniac in me: you can now personalize M&Ms! You can both choose the colors of your choice and choose the letter you’d like instead of an M. As Shiny Shiny reports, you can have your very own message printed onto each piece of candy, too (but keep it short or it might take Ia magnifying glass to read it).

However, the best news of all as far as I’m concerned is that you can add a photo to each individual M&M — a great way to celebrate a special occasion, and let’s face it, just plain fun to make!

I can see these being used as wedding favors instead of fatigued old almonds, as a very special way to wish someone a happy birthday, or just a fun experiment. Find out more via the M&Ms custom print store.

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