Author Archives: Chris

Powerful Photographs

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Chris

These were taken by New York Times photographer John Moore before and during the assignation of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan. All I can say about them is “wow.”

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FOIA Reform: Bloggers Are Journalists Too (Part 2)

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Chris

More on bloggers getting rights and being considered “real” journalists. Now, according to this article, bloggers could have better rights under the Freedom of Information Act. Things are getting even more interesting these days — especially if you happen to … Continue reading →

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Last Minute X-Mas Gift Thoughts

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Chris

I like to take pictures. It’s really fun and sometimes even results in a great photo or two that I can be proud of. So, owning several digital cameras (and a few film ones still as well) was not a … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four HQ

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Chris

This is cool. A cutaway of the fabled HQ of the Fantastic Four – The Baxter Building. This guy really has some time on his hands and I’m glad he does.

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What really happened to that X-Wing Fighter

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Chris

Apparently, the previous video is not the complete story because there’s this. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Are we really alone?[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgF9hBL-CuA&rel=1]

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Do you have your own X-Wing Fighter?

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Chris

Build and launch your own X-Wing Fighter? Sounds impossible? Not for these guys. Although, it doesn’t end so well.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK-LKLxaieo&rel=1] 

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One Very Expensive Crapper

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Chris

And people think NASA and the federal government spend too much money on things. How about a $75,000 toilet? Fancy. Think this is crazy? Blame this guy for making it.

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The Shower Scene from Psycho

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Chris

This is pretty funny and features some pretty good performances (at least by potato standards). [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX7K9uSr6H0&rel=1] Enjoy and happy Turkey Day all. 

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One Laptop Per Child

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Chris

As I love laptops, am also pretty fond of children and education and OLPC seems like a worthy cause, I went ahead and donated. Feeling left out? Want to know how you can do something? Well, don’t worry as you … Continue reading →

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Marvel Launches Digital Comics

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Chris

Apparently, Marvel has decided to enter the 21st Century and is now offering comics online for you to read. Quite a few titles to choose from as well. What’s the catch? Well, it will cost you a monthly fee of … Continue reading →

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