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Great Stop-Motion Animation

stop motionWestern Spaghetti [via Make]

Death Star Canteloupe

death starHow to make a Death Star Melon [Make]

Home Automation Interface

home automation Danny Mavromatis appears to be nearing a launch of his sweet-looking home automation software.

S&W To Issue DC vs Heller Commemorative Pistol

gunEach of the plaintiffs in the 2nd amendment case to receive a Model 442 Special.

Vintage Italian Straw Pork Pie

pork pie hat
Nice Italian hat on eBay - 7 1/4.

Media Blackout?


Hmm… Not even John Stewart will have this best-selling former Los Angeles District Attorney on to talk about his book.

Mr. Jalopy on NPR

mr jalopy
NPR’s Day to Day interviews Alpha maker Mr. Jalopy on giant iPods, the Maker’s Bill of Rights, and more.

Chimp Mask Sneak Peek

POTA chimpMatt Sotis just sent me this picture of the newly completed POTA chimp mask that I commissioned. Full post to come upon completion of costume.

How to Play Marbles

Just like it sounds.

WTF?

obama I know a few Obama campaign donors who are starting to feel a little Buyer’s Remorse over Obama’s breaking of his campaign pledge on FISA. [image credit]

Have You Lost Your Marbles?

marblesDon’t worry, you can buy them back at Grandpa Marbles Homepage.

Shock Doctrine

naomi KleinThe always lucid Naomi Klein talks to Tavis Smiley about her new book, Shock Doctrine.

Awesome Soviet Rover

roverDinosaurs and Robots points out that you can buy this fantastic Soviet space rover toy/model/prototype on ebay.

Cocopunk Petanque

petanque
Apparently in Fiji they play a cocopunk version of petanque. What’s that you say? you don’t even play regular petanque yet? You will my friend, you will.

Antique Boule

petanque Petanque boules were once handmade by pounding nails into a wooden ball.

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Archive for December, 2006

Top 3 Cat Toys of 2006

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Let’s not beat aroud the bush here, with the exception of the feather on a stick which requres a human operator to be effective, commercial cat toys are worthless. Here is list of the top 3 things that cats actually like to amuse themselves with:
1. Pipe Cleaner
Cats will spend hours with one of these.

2. […]

Hacking Laser Tag

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

laser tag hacking

Mikes Ray-Gun is much bigger than yours. - Hacking Lazer Tag Team Ops.

Bad Sign?

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

no parking Is this a bad sign?

Thrilling Hair Tonic Ad

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

I‘ve never really given much thought to hair tonic. But after seeing this great little photo drama from 1967, I think that I’ll go out and see if I can find some.
The ad shows you in 10 panes, that clearly, your dull wit and cowardly nature can be remedied by combing a little petroleum distilate […]

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