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Unnaturally DeliciousI started to think about how many food items there are for consumers that just aren’t the real thing, yet we seem to accept them as such. According to the Discovery Channel, Alaskan crabs really do exist, but every where I go I see something called “Sea Legs” or artificial crab. It turns out that this alternative is just some other white fish sweetened, painted, and shaped. (more…)  Add comment July 14th, 2006 Scorched LapIf you actual work with a laptop computer on your lap, there is no doubt you have felt the heat it produces. More and more powerful electronics packed into smaller cases seems to generate more heat–and some serious safety issues. (more…) Add comment July 11th, 2006 The Power of NotepadI have always told people that Notepad, the free Windows accessory that has been around since at least Windows 3.1, is my favorite word processing program. It’s great for jotting down ideas or using it as a basic ASCII text editor. Here are some tips on how to make it work for you. (more…) Add comment July 7th, 2006 Don’t Blow Your TopHow could you miss a headline like Piece of man’s skull falls off, draws crowds? Indian electrician, Sambhu Roy’s was electrocuted and his scalp and skull were burned. Being blood starved, it slowly died and came off. (Yuck!) All is well though, as new skull is actually growing in its place. Click here to better understand the dangers of being an Indian electrician. Add comment July 5th, 2006 Undeviated SeptumLast month I mentioned how I was diagnosed with a deviated septum. Well, on Wednesday I underwent surgery to correct this. (more…) 5 comments June 30th, 2006 Missile CommandI haven’t forgotten about North Korea and their sneaky missile fueling. This past Sunday, it was reported that North Korea was preparing for a missile “test” and the world has been waiting. If it is true that a missile has been fueled, then they are most likely going to launch it with a few weeks. Evidently, the rocket fuel is highly corrosive and not really meant to be de-fueled. There is speculation as to what type of missile, its range, and what it is carrying, but no one knows for sure. Perhaps they are just bluffing, but I am using satellite imagery from Google Maps to keep watch. (Although these images are not live or necessarily current). In case I am needed to defend against a missile attack, I have been training using an unofficial Missle Defense Simulator. Just doing my part.
Add comment June 27th, 2006 EZHelp Radio ShowOver the weekend, I was interviewed by Big Bob over at the EZHelp, You & More Internet Radio Show. Bob was mostly interested in the creation and operation of MIStupid.com. The telephone interview is about 12 minutes long and can be heard here. Add comment June 26th, 2006 Eating DisordersWhat do American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee and former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein have in common? They both starve themselves in attempt to control their lives. (more…) Add comment June 23rd, 2006 Streets of IronyToday I saw a guy selling 5th Avenue candy bars on Madison Ave. Add comment June 21st, 2006 “I’m Such an Idiot”I think that most of the time when we read about superstar athletes, we are both in awe of their great skill and perhaps jealous of their fame and wealth. Some of these super humans seem to be fine-tuned machines of bone and flesh. Golf however, does not conjure up these images. When I look at these guys, they look like regular “Joes” you might work with or be related to. (more…) Add comment June 20th, 2006 |
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