Category Archives: Awesome

Voices from the past – 120 years

Posted on June 26, 2010 by alan

120 years ago, in 1888, the new Edison Phonograph was used to record over 3000 voices singing in the Crystal Palace. They are the oldest audio recordings still in existence from Great Britain. The original wax cylinders have been converted … Continue reading →

Posted in Arty Stuff, Awesome, History | 2 Comments

Clearly I am in the wrong line of work

Posted on June 24, 2010 by alan

A woman’s history of vaginal orgasm is discernible from her walk. In the sample of healthy young Belgian women (half of whom were vaginally orgasmic), history of vaginal orgasm (triggered solely by penile-vaginal intercourse) was diagnosable at far better than … Continue reading →

Posted in Awesome, Science! | 2 Comments

Good… Bad… I'm the guy with soup

Posted on June 23, 2010 by alan

Now you can have the REAL Campbell’s soup. Bruce Campbell’s that is: SciFi Wire has created new soup labels in honor of Bruce Campbell’s birthday.

Posted in Arty Stuff, Awesome, Food | 2 Comments

iPad USB Typewriter

Posted on June 15, 2010 by alan

You will not see anything cooler today. That’s right, USB Typewriter.

Posted in Awesome, iPad | 6 Comments

Robb has a new icon

Posted on June 11, 2010 by alan

Can’t happen soon enough.

Posted in Arty Stuff, Awesome | 3 Comments

What I'll be doing tonight

Posted on June 1, 2010 by alan
Posted in Awesome, Books | 2 Comments

xkcd iPad app!!!!!!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by alan

Oh hell yes. Here’s a screen grab:

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Yet another reason to move to Texas

Posted on May 27, 2010 by alan

In-N-Out Burger is coming to Texas. Sure, it’s only one location now (and in Garland of all places. WTF?) but it’s a toehold. Hopefully there will be many more soon.

Posted in Awesome, Food | 7 Comments

Damn, I love Texas

Posted on May 25, 2010 by alan

Via LawDog: Without fanfare, the first step to airport-style security checkpoints was opened Friday at the four entrances to the Texas Capitol. The visitors and lobbyists must walk through metal detectors and have their purses and briefcases searched. In coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Awesome, Concealed Carry, Texas | 4 Comments

Charolette crime down 45% during NRA convention

Posted on May 24, 2010 by alan

Via SayUncle: The Charlotte Observer had some good things to say about the NRA convention last weekend. Captain Jeff Estes, commander of CMPD’s Central Division, said crime for the week was 45 percent lower than the same week a year … Continue reading →

Posted in Awesome, Guns, NRA | 2 Comments