Archive for November, 2008

Nov

29

Building a 3D game-engine in Javascript

By akie


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Jacob Seidelin over at Opera.com has a very interesting write-up on how to create the basics of a 3D game engine in Javascript. The final result is here (move around by using the arrow keys) and looks like this:

While it may not look like much, it’s still a Wolfenstein-quality 3D-engine in Javascript - and I think that’s quite impressive.

Nov

28

Star Trek Wars

By akie

An amazing mash-up between Star Trek and Star Wars.

Nov

25

The frog that ate too much

By akie

Nov

24

Sky car

By akie


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Moller International of California built a flying car!

I don’t think it’s ready for prime time yet, but it sure is cool.

Nov

24

Fantastic contraption

By akie


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Fantastic Contraption is a fun online flash game where you need to use the laws of physics to move an object to the target area, like this (click  ‘play’, ‘continue’, and finally ’start’ to set things in motion).

contraption.png

Nov

22

Simple steam engine

By akie


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Behold, the world’s simplest steam engine.

Via Neatorama.

Nov

21

Socialism

By akie

I’m not a socialist, but I liked the following cartoon anyway.

Nov

19

Portret van een gemeenschap die de schaamte voorbij is, le Borinage

By akie


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Sfeerimpressie van een dorp in Wallonië. Geen wonder dat die Vlamingen van ze af willen.

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Nov

17

Simpsons, eh?

By akie


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Springfield Punx has a bunch of ‘Simpsons-style’ cartoons, such as:

Hiro
(Heroes)
Neo
(The Matrix)
David
Letterman
Rick Astley Spider-man Dwight
(The Office)

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Nov

14

Blinkenlights

By akie


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I love this warning sign in fake German:

ACHTUNG!

ALLES TURISTEN UND NONTEKNISCHEN LOOKENPEEPERS!

DAS KOMPUTERMASCHINE IST NICHT FÜR DER GEFINGERPOKEN UND MITTENGRABEN! ODERWISE IST EASY TO SCHNAPPEN DER SPRINGENWERK, BLOWENFUSEN UND POPPENCORKEN MIT SPITZENSPARKSEN.

IST NICHT FÜR GEWERKEN BEI DUMMKOPFEN. DER RUBBERNECKEN SIGHTSEEREN KEEPEN DAS COTTONPICKEN HÄNDER IN DAS POCKETS MUSS.

ZO RELAXEN UND WATSCHEN DER BLINKENLICHTEN.

Source: Wikipedia :)

Nov

13

Cosmic climate prediction

By akie


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Dr. Henrik Svensmark found the following correlation between incoming cosmic rays (blue) and the average temperature of the sea (red):

Quite a correlation, isn’t it? The light blue bars indicate when the earth moved through one of the arms of the galaxy. These arms cause an increase of cosmic rays, and Dr. Svensmark proved that these rays - when they hit the water - are responsible for forming clouds, which in turn cool the earth. So because the earth moves through an arm of the galaxy, we get cold.

Link to very helpful article, link to a brief overview of the results, link to a documentary about this theory.

Nov

12

Funny quotes from asian parents

By akie


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MyDadIsAFob.com and MyMomIsAFob.com blog about funny things asian parents say:

A large simile
[Motorcycle cuts him off on the highway. The motorcyclist is kind of fat with his shirt blowing up.]
Dad: What the hell does this fatass think he’s doing?
Mom: Watch your language!
Dad: But look at this guy! Like the Autumn Moon festival!
Me: What??
Dad: Look at his ass hanging out! Autumn Moon festival! FULL MOON!

The thoughtfulness of Asian parents
Dear Kevin,
Happy birthday! Buy yourself a birthday present.
Dad

Meat mistake
KFC Worker: Welcome to KFC, can I take your order?
Mom: Yes please, can I have one bucket of chicken?
KFC Worker: Sure! White or dark meat ma’am?
Mom: Duck!? I don’t want duck! I want chicken!

Identity crisis
Me: sup
Dad: sup
Me: whats up dog
Dad: I am not dog

Gaseous road rage
[While driving with my dad, someone cuts us off]
Dad: Fart the horn! Peter, fart it!

Nov

11

The Matrix reloaded (on Windows XP)

By akie


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What if The Matrix ran on Windows XP?

Via CollegeHumor.

Nov

10

I have a dream…

By akie


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i-have-a-dream.jpg

Nov

10

Hot dog

By akie


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hot-dog.jpg

Nov

10

IT agony bingo

By akie


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Nov

10

Rain machine

By akie


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Look at this fantastic contraption on a house in Dresden, Germany. It plays music when it rains, and reminds me of The Incredible Machine.

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Link

Nov

7

389 years ago…

By akie


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Impressive graphic from wallstats.com

Full image here.

Nov

7

Real-life Photoshop

By akie


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photoshop.jpg

Via digg.

Nov

4

Notice of Revocation of Independence

By akie


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An oldie but goodie:

NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE

To the citizens of the United States of America,

In the light of your failure to elect a President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today. Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchial duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories. Except Utah, which she does not fancy. Your new prime minister (The Right Honourable Tony Blair, MP for the 97.85% of you who have until now been unaware that there is a world outside your borders) will appoint a minister for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded.

A questionnaire will be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.

To aid in the transition to a British Crown Dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
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Nov

4

Imperial Death March on ukelele

By akie


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The Kuricorder Quartet performs the Imperial Death March from Star Wars on ukelele… :D

source

Nov

4

One-man a capella video

By akie


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Corey Vidal made this wonderful tribute to John Williams’ many brilliant movie themes. Must see to believe.

Nov

2

Atheist quotes

By akie


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From dailyatheistquote.com:

“People who don`t like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn’t have such funny beliefs.”
Unknown
“The sailor does not pray for wind, he learns to sail.”
Gustaf Lindborg
“The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.”
Delos B. McKown
“Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer.”
Unknown
“Blind faith is an ironic gift to return to the Creator of human intelligence.”
Unknown
“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.”
Seneca the Younger 4 b.c.- 65 a.d.

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