2004/07/26
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Check out this
Article on Neuro-Control Research. OK so another big idea for an original business goes haywire. This time it was inventing some magical electronic device that works off of someone's brain waves. I was thinking, "Geez, it would be cool if people w/ prosthetic limbs could move them just as though they were real"--they could be controlled by their own brain waves somehow. Then I saw this article. Oh well, just another time my big idea comes up a little late in this world. And my fallback plan, making a TV Remote controlled by thought; yeah looks like someone came up w/ the basis for that in 2003.
Article on Brain Control. At least I'm my ideas are only one year late instead of 20 years late like last time (remember Darin's Frustration at the Travelling Salesman Problem? Tyson?)
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2004/07/23
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Forbes Best Cities for Singles 2004
- Denver-Boulder
- Washington-Baltimore
- Austin
Well hey, I've lived in 2 of those places for more than a year! Makes me feel pretty good I'd have to say. And I think I'd agree. I can't imagine you finding cooler and more attractive people in Norfolk or Pittsburgh that's for sure.
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2004/07/22
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Introducing the
Invention category, a new listing of crazy whizmo's that mad scientists have put together to make life simpler, easier, and lighter to carry in a backpack.
The first invention I've spotted, is the
Camera Tripod Bottlecap. Here someone's taken the time to detail step-by-step how to make one yourself--
Making a homemade bottlecap tripod. It makes a lot of sense, and appeals to the traveller in me that never has room for something as cumbersome as a camera tripod. Don't worry Dustin I wouldn't trade the crooked picture of us in front of Centro Del Mundo for anything (we propped my camera up on a dirt mound w/ some rocks).
Source: boingboing.net
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2004/07/21
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
OK Matt sent me this
Japanese video clip today at work*, and I feel that it must be shared with the rest of the world. (or at least the people in my personal universe) If you don't understand the look on this guy's face, then you have never competed for shotgun in your life and need to do the opposite of 'grow up' as soon as possible.
*You will need Windows Media Player to watch this. I know, look at this: the guy with the mac posting windows movies, arrgh! It physically hurts me. ;)
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2004/07/19
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Ok here's my site recommendation of the day.
Drunkard.com You gotta laugh at these t-shirts. And also some of the essays. I'm a big fan of
'Why I Drink'--the first line was enough for me :) Why fight it, c'mon party people. Submit to the graceful will of alcohol.
Stay Tuned The downtown Austin loft is up and running. Right now it's just got furnature; but it's amazing and pictures will be up soon. Oh yeah there will be a sweet apartment-warming party so look out for that in a few weeks as well!
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2004/07/13
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Here ya go!
Start Here, Relive the fun! Pay special attention to: Wet T-shirt contest, girl cage, henna tats, dogpile on the roof, and of course, my personal favorite memory from the trip--the blurry picture of Officer Woodward. Good ole Officer Woodward, what a nice guy. After he and 3 of his cohorts threatened us with public intoxication tickets; he called us a cab and waited for the cab to arrive. The only harm done was a few hundred mosquito bites and a well framed picture taken by the officer in charge himself. Good stuff.
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2004/07/09
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Haha only in Austin will you see marble cows grazing in a grass field. OK so it's more like a playground, but it's in the middle of the
Arboretum and therefore hard to miss. Recommended activity: Amy's Ice Cream followed by Cow Wrangling. There aren't exactly Longhorns there, but it is definitely something strangely and uniqutely
Keeping Austin Weird.
Photo from austin.citysearch.com
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2004/07/08
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Wow, this is fricken sweet. Just mix 2 parts concrete, one part glass, and you get strong concrete that you can see through. Who woulda thought?
The Associated Press has an interesting article about the translucent concrete developed by Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi. During the mixing process, glass fibers are added to the traditional stone, cement, and water. This enables light to shine through the material. Several variations of the new material are on display as part of a National Building Museum exhibit called Liquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete. Judging from the Web site, it looks to be a stunning exhibit. Link (to AP article)
Source: boingboing.net
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2004/07/07
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
One person's testimonial ought to be enough to sway some legislation...
An article in the Guardian about a recent scientific study that indicate marijuana consumption can improve night vision -- if you can keep your eyes open, that is.
Their results backed up claims by the Observer columnist Sue Arnold, who suffers from retinitis pigmentosa and is officially registered blind. She noticed several years ago that drawing on strong Jamaican skunk suddenly and temporarily enabled her to see things clearly. But Ms Arnold has since warned of side-effects that could impede night-time navigation.
"Only trouble was," she said, "I couldn't stand up."
Source: boingboing.net
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2004/07/06
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
Wow, so only about 30 miles away from Austin there's a pretty sweet place called the Hamilton Pool. After I returned from a superb 2 days [more to come on that] in South Padre, Deanna and I checked this out w/ my day off from the NI grind. There's this collapsed 'grotto' where a river flows down a 45 foot waterfall off the bedrock into this large (and green) pool of water. Usually you can swim in it and let the waterfall massage your back, but the bacteria was too high Monday for swimming. Behind the waterfall there's this large cave cutout of the bedrock where the rocks have collapsed and there's stalagtites and the water spray gives off some 'Natrual a/c'. There's also a mile or so of trails that hike along the river below the pool that runs out to the Pedernales River. Besides the frickin Texas heat, it's a great place to visit on a sunny afternoon! Oh yeah, and remember to bring a hot girl with you, that's essential :)
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2004/07/01
by Darin at N30 24.652, W097 43.644
If you're in Austin over Independence Day, think off all the possibilities for good times there are:
- Sweet trip to South Padre Island
- Floating/Canoeing on the Guadalupe/Town Lake
- Partyin' on a Lake Travis boat
- Watchin the fireworks from an undisclosed location
- Getting your Texas license at the DMV
- Check off this list of things to do in WalMart
- You can always play Edward 40-Hands I suppose
Why aren't more of you Colorado folks visiting yet? That is the question I'm asking myself!
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