Perfect!
Go retro with this Walkman-like case for the iPhone!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57345153-1/dress-your-iphone-up-like-a-walkman/
After… of course… you support the kickstarter project that would make it a reality.
Hacker Develops Alternative to Obscene Gestures
On occasion, I wish I could communicate slightly more with my fellow drivers than a wave can emote.
In my case, it’s usually along the lines of “Sorry!” or “My Bad!”. But I would venture to guess that some road rage could be prevented, if we were just able to communicate slightly more than a gesture allows.
So I got a kick out of this weekend project (This is cool!!!)
An LED panel display for the rear window.
This link provides more information INCLUDING complete instructions on how to build your own.
What do you think… would more communication lead to less… or more road rage?
A 9/11 Tribute… on Mars
This week saw the opening of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, as well as dedications and ceremonies at other memorials nation-wide.
I was fascinated to read about a 9/11 tribute that has reached Mars. An aluminum sleeve on a robotic arm of a NASA rover, was made using aluminum recovered from the World Trade Center site.
More info can be found here >>
(Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell University )
Crazy Optical Illusion
The green and the blue colors… are identical. (I had to pull out Photoshop to verify it!)
My head hurts now…
(via techi)
To Russia with Love
It sounds like the type of thing James Bond movies are made of!
The Russian government has given the go-ahead to begin development of an underground rail line that would connect Alaska and Siberia.
The tunnel (not being built for personal or commuter traffic) is expected to be an efficient means of transporting freight. (Can you imagine the easy access to China?)
The engineering marvel would be twice the length of the Chunnel in Europe.
Introducing Pro226.com
This weekend, my wife and I launched Pro226.com at our church.
The goal of the site is simple. Allow parents to collaborate to effectively disciple their kids.
- Share ideas of what has worked in your family.
- Share stories of God at work, to help inspire other parents.
- Share struggles, and allow other parents and friends to come along side you and offer support.
If you are a parent (of little ones or big ones), or just have a heart for this newest generation, we’d love your help.
Create an account and join in the conversation at http://www.pro226.com
Online Pace Calculator
Here’s another great online resource I use for running.
The Cool Running Pace Calculator allows me to calculate goal paces and race potential.
It include 3 variables:
- Time
- Distance
- Pace
You just need to enter 2 of the variables, and it will calculate the third.
For instance, a question I often ask myself is: “If I could maintain that pace for a marathon, what would my time be?”
So I enter the pace in question (pace), and the marathon (distance), then calculate the goal time.
What to Wear When Running
Because I firmly believe there is no such thing as bad weather… just bad clothing, I found a great online resource to help me figure out what to wear when running in various weather conditions:
Runner’s World – What to Wear for Runners
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,7152,s6-240-325-330-0,00.html
I use this tool all the time. Particularly this time of year when the weather conditions are changing so frequently that I can’t remember what’s comfortable.
Creating a Basic WordPress Plugin
This post includes some sample code, and web links for a presentation I put together for the Minneapolis/Saint Paul WordPress Users Group. The session is an introduction to creating a WordPress Plugin. This post is intended to be a place to find the resources and code used in the demonstration, but I will attempt to explain what it all means in this post. Continue reading “Creating a Basic WordPress Plugin”
Shuttle Shot
I grew up with a strong affinity for the Space Shuttle program.
My bedroom had Space Shuttle Wallpaper, and I would make every effort to see any launches or landings that were covered on television. Until I realized that I would be around 6 1/2 feet tall, I had a young man’s aspirations to be a part of that program when I grew up.
So, I am always excited when I come across some Space Shuttle Geekery.
Here is a 4MB photo of a Space Shuttle cockpit.
If you don’t mind all the buttons and nobs getting in the way of your icons, it might make decent desktop wallpaper!
You can download it here.
My first reaction is amazement at the technology from the 1980s, and the realization that my phone likely has more computing power.