A Car and It's Drone

It's only a concept, so don't get too excited.  But it's cool nonetheless.  The concept car from Renault features a driver-controlled drone in the trunk of the car!  Yep, it simply comes out the rear of the car, and investigates upcoming traffic for you.  Great for burglars too!  lol.  As I said, don't get too excited over it; These rarely get to the dealership floor.  Check it out.

Gay Ads That Matter - Issue No. 011 - Kingis Ice Cream Makes Gay Cool

OMG, can you imagine the outcry from Conservatives and Christians alike if a similar commercial were to air in the United States?  Hell, we can't even get a cheesy-ass Doritos commercial without fear of retribution.  Well, maybe I shouldn't be so harsh.  We did just see Will & Sonny make love on Days of Our Lives.

But now that we know how Finland advertises their ice cream.  What are we going to do with our Blue Bell here in the U.S. Lol.  

Check out the ad, it's pretty darn cool and, uh, a little gay.

The Buckle Puffer

You pot smokers are gonna love this. LOL.  Look, sure it's for tobacco, but c'mon we know what it was truly made for.  And I don't condone smoking pot, but I think the pipe is rather cool.  So if you want one, you better pledge right away.  It's called the Buckle Puffer.  

The pipe is secured by a pair of magnets that slides into the belt buckle.  It's made of nickel-plated aluminum, double-barrelled and rustproof.  Feel free to watch the video, and stop watching after three minutes, because the rest of the video is ridiculous.  Unless you like watching chics with bathing suits. LOL.

I was actually quite impressed.  I used to smoke a pipe ions ago, and this would have been cool to have.  But I don't smoke anymore, so that's even more cool. :-)

Overview

We have come up with an innovative sylish and stealth way of carrying a tobacco pipe.
Through months of design, redesign, and testing we have developed our final prototype. The Buckle Puffer is machined from solid blocks of 6061 Aluminum, and then nickel plated in an FDA approved facility. The industrial hard Nickel plating gives the Buckle Puffer a bright shine, long lasting durability, and provides safety when smoking out of. The Buckle Puffer was designed with functionality and style in mind.  Two precisely offset Neodymium magnets (the strongest magnets on the market) are used to create a constant pull on the pipe producing a tight rattle free seal. In addition to the pull of these magnets, we've designed a latching system that utilizes the same magnetic field. The pipe can only be ejected when the magnetic powered release button is pressed. Unlike latches powered by unreliable springs, the magnetically powered latch can never wear out.

Additional features include:

• Instant put out technology
• Prevents emission of any noticeable odor due to extremely precise fit.
• Deep reservoir
• Double barrel intake
• 100% boilable for easy cleaning
• Made in USA

via The Buckle Puffer

Some Pretty Cool Stuff - Issue No. 010

Are you ready for Some Pretty Cool Stuff?
 
Let's just say that if you had limited living space, this would probably benefit you.  Think IKEA in a box.  No, this is not made by the company, but it made me think of them.

The Room In A Box

Casulo - The Mobile Living Furniture is just that "A Room in a Box".  And it measures only 4' x 3' in size.  There are no tools required, yet out of this box you will have a desk, shelves, a wardrobe, chairs, and a bed.

I think it's pretty cool, check out the video for assembly.

 

Now, for the more expensive of the two, but also with very limited space.

The Yo! Home - Transforming Apartment

You've probably seen these type of customizations before.  But nothing like this - it's pretty darn cool.  Call it the Yo! Home.  And Simon Woodroffe wants to make this available for everyone!  Imagine having your bed fall from the ceiling over your living area?

Want "Some Pretty Cool Stuff"?  Click to see more.

Daylight Saving Time Explained

It's that time of year again.  Time to move your clocks forward one hour.  Yep, you'll be losing an hour of sleep and an extra hour at the bar.  LOL.  How many of you actually know why we even have Daylight Saving Time?  

If you've ever been curious, this video does a great job of explaining it.  The questions is... should we even have this ridiculous time change every six months, year after year? 

From the same guy who brought you  "2012 & The End of The World," comes this excellent video on Daylight Saving Time, and quite frankly, I learned more about Daylight Saving Time than I ever thought I knew.  Hope you enjoy it.

If you live in the United States make sure to move your watches and clocks forward one hour, starting Sunday, March 10th, at 2AM. Unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii.

If you liked this video you will definitely want to check out CGPgrey's other fantastic videos I previously blogged about. In addition to the one I highlighted above the video.

Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever
Daylight Saving Time Explained
Pennies Should Be Abolished
8 animal Misconceptions Rundown.
Primary Elections Explained 
10 Misconceptions Rundown

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry in LEGO!

This is for you LEGO fans or anyone fascinated by anything made with LEGO bricks.  Alice Finch built this amazing, amazing replica of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry from the Harry Potter series.  It is absolutely stunning, and the amount of time she spent creating this masterpiece is almost unheard of.  She recently won the "People's Choice" and "Best in Show" award for this spectacular project.

Using 400,000 bricks, she created every nook and crevice you could think of.  From the Great Hall to the Quidditch Courtyard, Hospital Wing, Clock Tower and The Bridge.  I've included a few pics, but you can read more about Alice and her interview with The Brothers Brick here.

WHAT-A-RECIPE - Potted Cakes

Ever wanted to give a flower pot to a friend just for the hell of it?  Or sneak something sweet for a relative in the hospital.  Well, now you can make your very own potted cake.  Yep, take some oreos, ice cream, Sara Lee's pound cake, flowers, and you can make a flower pot that is actually a dessert!  What-A-Recipe!

I have included the images to help guide you...

Kinetic Jewelry

Metalsmith and Jewelry Maker, Dukno Yoon, has found an artsy way to keep us entertained...  Kinetic Jewelry.   He has an extensive resume, and his work is absolutely astounding.  Feel free to check out his costume designs and other creations on his website at http://www.duknoyoon.com/index.html 

Here are a few pics of the jewelry. Don't you think these would be perfect for those long lectures, church services or boring meetings at work? Lol.

 

 

 

 

MIT's Freaky Non-Stick Coating Keeps Ketchup & Mayonaise Flowing

So how many of you have pounded the hell out of a ketchup bottle trying to get the darn thing to pour out?  Or found yourself at the end of a rope, trying to get the remaining remnants from a mayonaise bottle? 

Well, thanks to some PhD students at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), an invention like no other has been created, or better yet, a non-toxic substance.

Meet LiquiGlide, a "super slippery" coating made up of nontoxic materials that can be applied to all sorts of food packaging--though ketchup and mayonnaise bottles might just be the substance’s first targets.

Here are the before and after videos...

Check out what happens when you pour ketchup out of a LiquiGlide-coated bottle:


For point of reference, here’s ketchup coming out of a regular bottle. Keep in mind, this is the exact same ketchup. It’s so time-consuming and wasteful.



Here’s mayo coming out of the coated bottle:



As opposed to this:


Keep in mind, these students worked in collaboration with the FDA to make sure they could use materials the FDA had previously approved.  According to Dave Smith, one of the PhD candidates, "I can’t say what they are, but we’ve patented the hell out of it."

Can you smell instant millionaires?

It Don't Matter How Old You Get...

It don't matter how old you get...

You will STILL want one of these.  
True Story.

Rube Goldberg Monster Trap

How ironic that every month this year I've posted a Rube Goldberg video.  Not that I mean to, but if I come across one I'll blog about it.  I've always wanted to try making one, and these videos are inching me that much closer.

For those who have no idea what a Rube Goldberg is, it is a machine or contraption that is put together in a complex fashion, and usually causes a chain reaction of events that continue until it reaches it's final destination, thereby completing a task.  In this particular case, the capture of a monster!

Meet 7 yr old Audri Clemmons.  His hypothesis states that his Rube Goldberg will fail "upteenth, billion" times, but he manages to do it in 4 attempts.  Way to go Audri.

Take a look at my previous posts:

A Real Page Turner
Happy Valentine's Day Rube

Last Night KARA Stunned a Nation and The World

As you all know I'm not big on gaming.  It never was a hobby, nor was it ever entertaining for me. The most I've ever had fun playing growing up was Pac-Man or Duck Hunt. LOL.  But this has got to be the best gaming trailer I have ever seen to date, and I have seen many.

Quantic Dream, the maker of this amazing piece of work released the following video last night as you were probably sleeping. LOL. I didn't even know about it, until I saw it in my inbox from Ryan (my partner) this morning.

The company has been hush, hush ever since their successful game, Heavy Rain was released, and gamers everywhere have been curious to know what they've been up to.  And OMG, even though this is just a tech demo, it clearly shows that this company has the ability to create something so stunning and emotionally riveting at the same time.  The video was only meant to show off the company's technological advancement, but now everyone is hoping they would consider making this into a game.  

KARA has truly touched my heart, and now, millions more. View it here...

Killer Whale Submarine

Imagine if an Orca (Killer Whale) was coming straight at you while you were jet skiing at your local lakeside resort.  Not that you would run into an Orca in a lake, but if you had one of these coming at you - you would. LOL.  Check out this pretty cool invention...

The folks over at Hammacher Schlemmer have designed a watercraft that travels underwater and over.  It is designed after the famous Orcinus Orca.  According to their website "it can hydroplane up to 50 mph over the water's surface and it can cruise up to 25 mph while submerged; its dorsal fin's integrated snorkel ensures air supply to the engine up to a depth of 5'."

You can watch the video below, it seems like a lot of fun.  So for those who have plenty of money and you enjoy jet-skiing or boating, you will definitely love this $100,000 beauty.

Must Watch: Dubstep Violin by Lindsey Stirling

This was unbelievable.  If you're a fan of the string instruments, this will knock you off your feet.  I'm actually listening to it right now as I type this blog.  It truly relaxes you.  I'm going to agree with one of the comments on her YouTube page, and say "they can play this at my funeral, and I'd be back."

OMG, the piano, the sax, the clarinet, all of them are great to listen to, but this video was simply amazing.  Play it and you'll never look at music the same again.  The filming location was just as astounding.

Also if you're interested in finding out where this was filmed, you can check out The ICE CASTLES AT SILVERTHORNE.  They are an unparalleled creation of walkways, illuminated ice formations, tunnels, and arches – made entirely out of ice and designed with the visitor in mind. These massive and dynamic ice structures are nearly 30 feet high, and collectively measure over 10,000 tons.

On a recent blog entry, Oprah.com described the Silverthorne Ice Castles as “magical...twinkling and sense-defying and straight out of fairy tales.” The post went on to say, “of all the gorgeous pictures on the internet of incredible structures made of ice (and to be sure there are many.), I'm most moved by Brent Christensen's Silverthorne Ice Castle, a cavernous, surreal-looking place that looks as if it were constructed by an army of icy elves, or else appeared on its own in an enchanted forest.”

This is definitely another great place added to mine and Ryan's wishlist of places to visit.  A-ma-zing.