Banana
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Virtual Stapler
Revolutionary online stapler simulation.
Includes stapler poetry.
I woke up and i rustled my bedsheet
i looked out my window and saw the paper
flying and floating across the street
somebody forgot to use their stapler
Includes stapler poetry.
I woke up and i rustled my bedsheet
i looked out my window and saw the paper
flying and floating across the street
somebody forgot to use their stapler
Ghost boat makes its way home
A plywood yacht abandoned in raging seas on its way to New Zealand appears to have completed the voyage then sailed back to Australia – without anyone on board.
Tasmanian Bruce Wilson, 53, jumped overboard into huge seas on April 16 rather than continue his solo voyage to New Zealand.
His 10-metre yacht Deseado rolled through 360 degrees in huge seas about 220km off Bicheno, off Tasmania's east coast.
Mr Bowmaker said Mr Wilson was thrilled that the Deseado had survived the heavy seas.
Tasmanian Bruce Wilson, 53, jumped overboard into huge seas on April 16 rather than continue his solo voyage to New Zealand.
His 10-metre yacht Deseado rolled through 360 degrees in huge seas about 220km off Bicheno, off Tasmania's east coast.
Mr Bowmaker said Mr Wilson was thrilled that the Deseado had survived the heavy seas.
Microsoft Introduces WDP Image Format
"Windows Media Photo uses a very high performance reversible color space conversion, a reversible lapped biorthogonal transform and an advanced non-arithmetic entropy coding scheme. The combination of these new technologies offers extremely high compression efficiency with minimal loss of important image content. Windows Media Photo typically surpasses other lossy image compression technologies in preserving high frequency detail while simultaneously minimizing objectionable spatial artifacts."
Next week, reinventing the wheel.
Next week, reinventing the wheel.
'I like to be big'
If there is a 'face of child obesity', it is six-year-old, 15-stone Dzhambulat Khatokhov. Sheer size has made this boy from a poor Russian family a hero in his home town and an object of fascination in the west.
Six-year-old Dzhambulat is 4ft 7in (1.4m) tall but weighs a staggering 15 stone (95kg). Since he was three, he has been touted as the biggest child in the world.
Six-year-old Dzhambulat is 4ft 7in (1.4m) tall but weighs a staggering 15 stone (95kg). Since he was three, he has been touted as the biggest child in the world.
Pheasant attack caught on camera
A postman has used his mobile phone's video to prove that he came under attack from a wild pheasant.
Steve Dykes became a target for the bad-tempered bird when he began making deliveries in Llechwedd, near Conwy.
Mr Dykes, 47, of Mochdre, says the bird has a "Jekyll and Hyde" character.
With video of the vicious beast.
Steve Dykes became a target for the bad-tempered bird when he began making deliveries in Llechwedd, near Conwy.
Mr Dykes, 47, of Mochdre, says the bird has a "Jekyll and Hyde" character.
With video of the vicious beast.
Britons report 'psychic powers'
More than half of Britons believe in psychic powers such as mind-reading and premonitions, a survey suggests.
Of 1,006 adults polled for Readers Digest Magazine, 43% reported reading others' thoughts or having theirs read.
More than half had had a dream or premonition of an event before it happened and 26% said they had sensed when a loved-one was ill or in trouble.
And they probably all think they're going to win those big money prize draws.
Of 1,006 adults polled for Readers Digest Magazine, 43% reported reading others' thoughts or having theirs read.
More than half had had a dream or premonition of an event before it happened and 26% said they had sensed when a loved-one was ill or in trouble.
And they probably all think they're going to win those big money prize draws.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Unlucky Sky Diver
Or is he lucky?
On his first ever skydive a man's parachute falls off.
He manages to open his reserve chute. Then he hits some power lines.
But hey, he lived to tell the tale.
On his first ever skydive a man's parachute falls off.
He manages to open his reserve chute. Then he hits some power lines.
But hey, he lived to tell the tale.
Dave's Web Of Lies
"I can't believe it's not butter" was originally to have been marketed as "I can't believe it's not Hitler".
Found in the Couch
My goal is to create a small fortune out of the spare change of thousands of people. This is a social experiment to see how much money that is lying around and otherwise not being used can be sent to one location. Look in your couch, pockets, car, countertop, or anywhere you might have spare change.
This looks like a runaway success, the site has been online for over a year and already he's collected $9.66.
This looks like a runaway success, the site has been online for over a year and already he's collected $9.66.
Grumpy Man Is Internet Hit
A six-minute film showing a grumpy man scolding a fellow Hong Kong bus rider for interrupting his phone call has become one of the most popular videos online.
"Bus Uncle," as the film is commonly known, has been viewed nearly 1.7 million times on the video Web site Youtube.com.
And you can see it, with English subtitles, here.
Some NSFW language.
"Bus Uncle," as the film is commonly known, has been viewed nearly 1.7 million times on the video Web site Youtube.com.
And you can see it, with English subtitles, here.
Some NSFW language.
Unidentified facelike object peeks out from duck X-ray at wild bird rescue centre
An X-ray of the stomach of a wounded duck that died at the International Bird Rescue Research Center in Cordelia contains the uncanny image of an alien's face, researchers said.
The adult male mallard was brought with what appeared to be a broken wing to the Cordelia centre from another centre in the Bay Area on Sunday.
Assistant Marie Travers radiographed the mallard and was shocked to see what appeared to be the face or head of an extraterrestrial alien in the bird's stomach.
With photos.
The adult male mallard was brought with what appeared to be a broken wing to the Cordelia centre from another centre in the Bay Area on Sunday.
Assistant Marie Travers radiographed the mallard and was shocked to see what appeared to be the face or head of an extraterrestrial alien in the bird's stomach.
With photos.
Dog Obese After Diet Of Beer And Donuts
An extremely overweight dog is being rehabilitated after being fed a diet of beer and doughnuts.
When the Arizona Humane Society took in "Sessa," she weighed almost three times as much as she should have and couldn't even stand.
The scale-busting diet was not illegal in Arizona.
With video and slideshow.
When the Arizona Humane Society took in "Sessa," she weighed almost three times as much as she should have and couldn't even stand.
The scale-busting diet was not illegal in Arizona.
With video and slideshow.
Chocolate may boost brain power
Chocolate lovers rejoice. A new study hints that eating milk chocolate may boost brain function.
A daily drink 'only good for men'
Drinking alcohol every day protects against heart disease in men but not in women, Danish research shows.
A study of 50,000 people found that men who drank daily had a 41% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared with a 7% drop in men who drank once a week.
In women, the risk of heart disease fell by a third with a weekly drink but did not fall further in daily drinkers.
Experts warned the results should not be used to justify heavy drinking.
A study of 50,000 people found that men who drank daily had a 41% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared with a 7% drop in men who drank once a week.
In women, the risk of heart disease fell by a third with a weekly drink but did not fall further in daily drinkers.
Experts warned the results should not be used to justify heavy drinking.
Judge: Man Is Too Short for Prison
A judge said a 5-foot-1 man convicted of sexually assaulting a child was too small to survive in prison, and gave him 10 years of probation instead.
His crimes deserved a long sentence, District Judge Kristine Cecava said, but she worried that Richard W. Thompson, would be especially imperiled by prison dangers.
The Smoking Gun report is here, whilst you can view some other amusing mugshots here.
His crimes deserved a long sentence, District Judge Kristine Cecava said, but she worried that Richard W. Thompson, would be especially imperiled by prison dangers.
The Smoking Gun report is here, whilst you can view some other amusing mugshots here.
Scientists Grow Artificial Penis in Lab
It's now possible to replace a defective, damaged, or diseased penis with a penis grown in a laboratory - in rabbits.
The new penises have blood vessels and nerves that allow them to become fully functional. Indeed, the replacement penises worked like a charm. The rabbits were able to get erections, mate with females, and get females pregnant with normal, healthy pups.
While human trials are still far off, recent accomplishments make this goal highly credible.
The new penises have blood vessels and nerves that allow them to become fully functional. Indeed, the replacement penises worked like a charm. The rabbits were able to get erections, mate with females, and get females pregnant with normal, healthy pups.
While human trials are still far off, recent accomplishments make this goal highly credible.
Sex theme park to open in London
A £7m sex theme park, which has no rides, is to open in London's West End later this year.
Visitors to Amora - The Academy of Sex and Relationships at the Trocadero in Piccadilly, will pass through seven zones including Pleasure and Orgasm.
People will also be able to build their ideal partner from a series of body parts and there will be instructions on how best to kiss and how to talk more sexily.
Visitors to Amora - The Academy of Sex and Relationships at the Trocadero in Piccadilly, will pass through seven zones including Pleasure and Orgasm.
People will also be able to build their ideal partner from a series of body parts and there will be instructions on how best to kiss and how to talk more sexily.
Mum shocked by daughters' interweb sex talk
Pop star-turned-doll maker MARIE OSMOND has launched a personal crusade to clean up the Interweb after learning her two teenage daughters have been posting sexually explicit correspondence on their MySpace.com websites.
Shocker.
Shocker.
Mum worried about love life of daughter
Social workers called out by a worried mum to speak to her daughter about her loose morals were shocked to find out their ages.
They had to tell the 92-year-old German mother that her 68-year-old daughter's love life was none of their business.
Adelheid Schmidt called the youth department of social services in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, to complain about her daughter Tina's "uncontrollable, immoral and loose behaviour with men".
But the social workers told her they could not help her as her "child" was 50 years past the age limit where social services can get involved.
They had to tell the 92-year-old German mother that her 68-year-old daughter's love life was none of their business.
Adelheid Schmidt called the youth department of social services in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, to complain about her daughter Tina's "uncontrollable, immoral and loose behaviour with men".
But the social workers told her they could not help her as her "child" was 50 years past the age limit where social services can get involved.
RIP Desmond Decker
Reggae legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager has announced.
The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 hit Israelites, collapsed at his Surrey home.
Very sad news.
The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 hit Israelites, collapsed at his Surrey home.
Very sad news.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
May 25th is Towel Day
You sass that hoopy Douglas Adams? Now there's a frood who knew where his towel was. You are invited to join your fellow hitchhikers in mourning the loss of the late great one. Join in on towel day to show your appreciation for the humour and insight that Douglas Adams brought to all our lives.
Carry your towel with you throughout the day to show your participation and mourning.
Also Douglas Adams related, this is what happens if you let Marvin from the Hitchhiker's guide run a webserver.
Carry your towel with you throughout the day to show your participation and mourning.
Also Douglas Adams related, this is what happens if you let Marvin from the Hitchhiker's guide run a webserver.
Save Lives In May
"I have received information psychically, which is corroborated by scientific data, according to which on May 25, 2006 a giant tsunami will occur in the Atlantic Ocean, brought about by the impact of a comet fragment which will provoke the eruption of under-sea volcanoes. Waves up to 200 m high will reach coastlines located above and below the Tropic of Cancer. However, all of the countries bordering the Atlantic will be affected to greater or lesser destructive and deadly levels. This site is dedicated to life, to civic responsibility and to information. There is still time to save lives. Thanks for participating in the world-wide alert!" -- Eric Julien
Be careful.
Be careful.
Mothers hooked on "powerpramming"
At first, the sight of 20 red-faced women lying on the damp grass of a central London park and juggling newborn babies is quite worrying.
But this is "powerpramming", a new craze taking off in which new mothers are encouraged to use their offspring - and the inevitable baggage that comes with them - as exercise aids.
An elderly man walking past with his dog snorts: "That's just weird!", but the mothers just smile and push on.
The Sun have rather helpfully published a guide to this pram-azing workout.
But this is "powerpramming", a new craze taking off in which new mothers are encouraged to use their offspring - and the inevitable baggage that comes with them - as exercise aids.
An elderly man walking past with his dog snorts: "That's just weird!", but the mothers just smile and push on.
The Sun have rather helpfully published a guide to this pram-azing workout.
Sleeping may help keep you slim
A good night's sleep may not just leave you feeling refreshed - it may also help to you keep trim.
Researchers from Ohio's Case Western Reserve University, followed nearly 70,000 women for 16 years.
They found women who slept five or fewer hours a night were a third more likely to put on at least 33lbs (15kg) than sound sleepers during that time.
It also found that lighter sleepers were 15% more likely to become obese compared with women who slept for seven hours a night.
Researchers from Ohio's Case Western Reserve University, followed nearly 70,000 women for 16 years.
They found women who slept five or fewer hours a night were a third more likely to put on at least 33lbs (15kg) than sound sleepers during that time.
It also found that lighter sleepers were 15% more likely to become obese compared with women who slept for seven hours a night.
Man finds snarling badger under bed
A man returning to his home in Tønsberg late Saturday night got a nasty surprise when he found a snarling badger under his bed who didn't appreciated being awakened.
The man called police, who arrived on the scene but met massive resistance from the badger. The rudely awakened animal ran around the room and ultimately overturned the bed, prompting the police to beat a retreat.
It so happened, however, that the badger's resistance efforts ended up getting him trapped under the overturned bed, with his rear end up and exposed It proved a perfect place for a hastily called veterinarian to give the badger a sleeping shot.
The man called police, who arrived on the scene but met massive resistance from the badger. The rudely awakened animal ran around the room and ultimately overturned the bed, prompting the police to beat a retreat.
It so happened, however, that the badger's resistance efforts ended up getting him trapped under the overturned bed, with his rear end up and exposed It proved a perfect place for a hastily called veterinarian to give the badger a sleeping shot.
Man kills pigeon with sword
The 41-year-old man told authorities that he was angry because the pigeon was on his property and bothering him. Officials said he then used the four-foot sword to kill the bird.
Star Trek blade seized
This five-foot martial arts sword capable of beheading a man was recovered by shocked police in a house raid.
Officers seized the three-handled sword — which has huge pointed blades at either end — at a home in Gloucester.
It was shown yesterday at the start of a five-week national knife amnesty. Police hope 30,000 blades will be handed in, with owners free from prosecution.
Officers seized the three-handled sword — which has huge pointed blades at either end — at a home in Gloucester.
It was shown yesterday at the start of a five-week national knife amnesty. Police hope 30,000 blades will be handed in, with owners free from prosecution.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Morning Show Surprise Announcement
On a recent episode of Australia's Sunrise morning show one of their guests took the opportunity to make a big announcement on live TV to his girlfriend of seven years. Some lucky girl named Jo just had her dreams come true.
I think this is fake.
NSFW language.
I think this is fake.
NSFW language.
Juggling in a Cone
This is Greg Kennedy juggling 3, 5 & 7 balls on the inside surface of an 8-foot high inverted cone.
Is he upside down?
Is he upside down?
The Sheep Market
The sheep market is a collection of 10,000 sheep created by workers on Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Each worker was paid $.02 (US) to 'draw a sheep facing left.'
Woman's Toes Licked By Man Hiding Under Car
Police in Tulsa, Okla., are searching for a man who hid under a woman's car at a Wal-Mart parking lot and then licked her toes as she loaded groceries into the vehicle.
The woman said she was at the Tulsa Wal-Mart located near 81st Street and Lewis when she felt her toes being licked.
She assumed it was a dog but when she looked down, she saw it was a man lying under her vehicle.
It's a pity she didn't have a shovel.
The woman said she was at the Tulsa Wal-Mart located near 81st Street and Lewis when she felt her toes being licked.
She assumed it was a dog but when she looked down, she saw it was a man lying under her vehicle.
It's a pity she didn't have a shovel.
Raccoon Attacks, Bites Shovel-Wielding Woman Over 20 Times
A Lynn Haven woman is waiting for the results of rabies tests after a raccoon bit her at least 20 times, sending her to the hospital.
Authorities say Ruth Williams noticed the animal hiding under a jeep. Neighbours say she grabbed a shovel and tried to scare the raccoon away, prompting the animal to attack.
Officers arrived within minutes but the raccoon continued to attack Williams, who had it by the throat.
Authorities say Ruth Williams noticed the animal hiding under a jeep. Neighbours say she grabbed a shovel and tried to scare the raccoon away, prompting the animal to attack.
Officers arrived within minutes but the raccoon continued to attack Williams, who had it by the throat.
Driver Has 18 Times Legal Alcohol Limit
Lithuanian police were so astonished by a breath test that registered 18 times the legal alcohol limit, they thought their device must be broken. It wasn't.
Police said Tuesday 41-year-old Vidmantas Sungaila registered 7.27 grams per litre of alcohol in his blood repeatedly on different devices after he was pulled over Saturday for driving his truck down the center of a two-lane highway 60 miles from the capital, Vilnius.
Lithuania's legal limit is 0.4 grams per litre.
"This guy should have been lying dead, but he was still driving. It must be an unofficial national record. He was of high spirits and grinning the whole time he was questioned."
Police said Tuesday 41-year-old Vidmantas Sungaila registered 7.27 grams per litre of alcohol in his blood repeatedly on different devices after he was pulled over Saturday for driving his truck down the center of a two-lane highway 60 miles from the capital, Vilnius.
Lithuania's legal limit is 0.4 grams per litre.
"This guy should have been lying dead, but he was still driving. It must be an unofficial national record. He was of high spirits and grinning the whole time he was questioned."
Drinking boatie charged over crash
A man who ran his boat onto rocks metres from the Sydney residences of the prime minister and governor-general has been charged with drink driving.
Police had to obtain the permission of the Australian Protective Services to access the boat as it was near Admiralty House and Kirribilli House.
A man has been charged with mid-range drink driving and negligent navigation.
Police had to obtain the permission of the Australian Protective Services to access the boat as it was near Admiralty House and Kirribilli House.
A man has been charged with mid-range drink driving and negligent navigation.
Teacher Claiming To Be 'Luke Skywalker' Had Super Human Strength
A high school physical education teacher was relieved of duty after police arrested him over the weekend for allegedly telling police he was "Luke Skywalker" and fighting several officers who tried to arrest him.
Police first saw David McCann, 30, standing in front of a bar Saturday at 2 a.m., shirt unbuttoned and yelling he was "Luke Skywalker" at passers-by.
After he was repeatedly kicked and struck with a baton McCann continued to allegedly attack. Officers also used a Taser to attempt to subdue him.
"He continued to attack with super human strength and made no attempt to escape".
Police first saw David McCann, 30, standing in front of a bar Saturday at 2 a.m., shirt unbuttoned and yelling he was "Luke Skywalker" at passers-by.
After he was repeatedly kicked and struck with a baton McCann continued to allegedly attack. Officers also used a Taser to attempt to subdue him.
"He continued to attack with super human strength and made no attempt to escape".
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Computer-Controlled Stargazers Chair
This is the motorized chair that allows star gazers and amateur astronomers to lie down in a comfortable position for night sky binocular viewing. The computer-controlled motor quietly and smoothly turns the chair a full 360, guided by a miniature joystick built into the binocular mount (binoculars not included) and powered by a rechargeable battery that provides up to four evenings use per charge.
The fully adjustable chair is also suitable for deer, bird, and whale watching.
The fully adjustable chair is also suitable for deer, bird, and whale watching.
