"Murphy was an optimist!"
Miniature battles June 6, 2006 12:39 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest
I’ve dreamed of doing stuff like this for years.
We built and sail 1/144 scale Radio-Controlled Model Warships from WWI and WWII which are armed with Co2 powered cannon and armoured in thin balsa. These vessels engage each other in combat on ponds across Australia, endeavoring to punch holes in each others hull with their cannon until one of the vessels sinks or flees. Yes, the cannon really do fire, the vessels really do take damage and sink, and yes, it is legal in all states and territories of Australia without a gun license.
Link courtesy of Make.
add a commentOh Hell June 6, 2006 9:46 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Of InterestFor the record, the sign of the beast is probably 616 not 666. Of course to satisfy people’s devil interests, Wikipedia has notes on the Number of the Beast. The number 666 is so powerful that it causes such stupidity as renaming highways. US Route 666 was named in 1926 and had no problems for 77 years but in 2003 it was renamed to US Route 491.
3commentsA fragment from the oldest surviving copy of the New Testament, dating to the Third century, gives the more mundane 616 as the mark of the Antichrist.
…the discovery appears to spell the end of 666 as the devil’s prime number
…more conventional versions of the Bible give 666 as the “number of the beast,” or the sign of the anti-Christ whose coming is predicted in the book’s apocalyptic verses, the older version uses the Greek letters signifying 616.[Source, Religion News Blog, Beast’s real mark devalued to 616?]
Attention Flash Animators June 6, 2006 8:50 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestLike Flash? Careful what you draw.
Thanks to Single Dads for the link.
add a commentLady take it elsewhere! June 5, 2006 9:15 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Food, Health, News, Of InterestLiveJournal wants women to breastfeed their babies in the bathroom.
Six Apart, creators of Movable Type and, more recently, owners of LiveJournal, have decided to harrass LiveJournal users whose default icons depict breastfeeding.
LiveJournal is even protected by law!
Lawmakers are beginning to understand …; California, where Six Apart is located, has express legal provision exempting breastfeeding from obscenity legislation.
The AAP recommends "Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child."
6commentsNet Neutrality Discussion – Tomorrow 7pm? June 2, 2006 4:35 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Daily Life, Of InterestAnyone in Knoxville want to have an impromptu Net Neutrality brown bag type discussion? Borders in Turkey Creek is having its grand opening. How about we meet in the coffee shop at 7:00pm. We can chat for 45 minutes (give or take) then watch Todd Steed.
Todd Steed And Suns of Phere
June 3, 2006 8:00 PM
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville – Turkey Creek
The bands following is growing throughout the southeast. Their new CD is garnering super reviews for this rock n’ roll crew.
If the coffee shop is where all the activity is happening we can just meet there and take the discussion to another part of the store or the fountain outside.
3commentsYou did what?! June 1, 2006 4:42 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, Sex, Touchy SubjectsYou know. I’m pretty undisturbable. But every now and then something on the Internet leaves me without words.
The wife recently had her hymen replaced as an anniversary gift for her husband.
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4commentsThe Hanso Foundation Updated June 1, 2006 3:48 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesThe Hanso Foundation site has been updated: "WWPdp updated"
Will global changes in weather cause population centers to shift? Where are new diseases likely to emerge? Which species need protection now before they begin to decline? The Mathematical Forecasting Initiative uses cutting-edge theory to anticipate the twists and turns of humanity’s story.
Namaste.
add a commentRock Paper Scissors is so passe June 1, 2006 3:44 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Games/Puzzles, Of InterestNow children can drive from New York to LA and never be bored unlike the mere 2.5 miles traditional Rock Paper Scissors gets you. Introducing RPS 25! Even explanations on how to read the chart is presented.
Thanks to Cathy for the link!
add a commentDual Role? Lost characters. May 31, 2006 3:19 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesDid Matthew Fox also play one of the listening post characters? Here are Lost’s full credits for part 2 of the season 2 finale.
Since Matthew Fox is appearing in Rambo IV (with Stallone directing and starring) in 2007, can we assume Jack is dead?!
Plot Outline: Vietnam vet John Rambo is forced to emerge from his reclusive lifestyle and take justice into his own hands after a girl goes missing.
Of note, Sly is also starring in Rocky Balboa which releases this year.
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) has now been retired for some time, but hard-up for money, he decides to step back into the ring against a few small-time boxers.
Sounds like maybe Planet Hollywood isn’t doing so hot. Or perhaps Rocky Balboa is art immitating life?
add a commentCrappiest Site on the Internet May 31, 2006 11:21 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Humor, Of InterestGone are the days of lighting paper bags on doorsteps. Now you can give a crap over the Internet.
For whatever occasion, make that someone special feel exactly that…special! Yes, flowers and candy are nice but perhaps you are looking for something a bit more personal? Something that says you care and lets your friends or loved ones know that you truly do give a crap!
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Box & Poop size & and color may vary.
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The Crap o’ Gram is a novelty, non-toxic, rubber fake piece of poo.
Personally, this one doesn’t tickle me much but I bet most people will get a kick out of giving a crap. [Source]
You can also buy plush Pee & Poo (Swedish: Kiss & Bajs).
1 comment so farWoot has a great deal this morning! May 31, 2006 4:33 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestI’m early birding today. It’s 4:30 and I’m productive.
Woot is a site that offers 1 product per day in limited quantities but at a superb price. When they are gone, they’re gone. Today’s product is a new (not refurbished) Roomba Sage with convenience pack (the same we have) for only $150. If you’ve wanted a Roomba, now’s the time to get one!
add a commentHanso Foundation updated content May 30, 2006 2:36 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesMathematical Forecasting Initiative uses cutting-edge theory
add a commentWill global changes in weather cause population centers to shift? Where are new diseases likely to emerge? Which species need protection now before they begin to decline? The Mathematical Forecasting Initiative uses cutting-edge theory to anticipate the twists and turns of humanity’s story.
The Hanso Foundation re-launches with a new look. May 30, 2006 2:35 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesThis just in!
add a commentThe Hanso Foundation stands at the vanguard of social and scientific research for the advancement of the human race. www.thehansofoundation.org re-launches with a new look. Sign up to the newsletter if you want to get updates.
Kid toys..adult toys May 30, 2006 12:29 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestSo, what do you do with all those legos once the kids grow up?
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