Saturday, December 19, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Kentucky Fried Children

From the 4 Nov 2009 edition of The Ripon Record.
Via a colleague at work who happens to have a new book available.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Great Product, Poor Packaging
An Amazon review for Uranium ore.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3JUIEGFUTUWMI/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
(cache in case Amazon deletes it)
Great Product, Poor Packaging, May 14, 2009
By Patrick J. McGovern "Procrastinating Evil Scientist"
I purchased this product 4.47 Billion Years ago and when I opened it today, it was half empty.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3JUIEGFUTUWMI/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
(cache in case Amazon deletes it)
Great Product, Poor Packaging, May 14, 2009
By Patrick J. McGovern "Procrastinating Evil Scientist"
I purchased this product 4.47 Billion Years ago and when I opened it today, it was half empty.
Once upon a mid-day sunny, while I savored Nuts 'N Honey,
An Amazon review for Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz

http://www.amazon.com/review/RXXPVOUH9NLL3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
(cache in case Amazon removes this item)
Make this your only stock and store, July 8, 2008
By Edgar
Once upon a mid-day sunny, while I savored Nuts 'N Honey,
With my Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 gal, 128 fl. oz., I swore
As I went on with my lapping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at the icebox door.
'Bad condensor, that,' I muttered, 'vibrating the icebox door -
Only this, and nothing more.'
Not to sound like a complainer, but, in an inept half-gainer,
I provoked my bowl to tip and spill its contents on the floor.
Stupefied, I came to muddle over that increasing puddle,
Burgeoning deluge of that which I at present do adore -
Snowy Tuscan wholesomeness exclusively produced offshore -
Purg'ed here for evermore.
And the pool so white and silky, filled me with a sense of milky
Ardor of the type fantastic of a loss not known before,
So that now, to still the throbbing of my heart, while gently sobbing,
I retreated, heading straightway for the tempting icebox door -
Heedless of that pitter-patter tapping at the icebox door -
I resolved to have some more.
Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
'This,' said I, 'requires an extra dram of milk, my favorite pour.'
To the icebox I aspired, motivated to admire
How its avocado pigment complemented my decor.
Then I grasped its woodgrain handle - here I opened wide the door; -
Darkness there, and nothing more.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams of Tuscans I had known before
But the light inside was broken, and the darkness gave no token,
And the only words there spoken were my whispered words, 'No more!'
Coke and beer, some ketchup I set eyes on, and an apple core -
Merely this and nothing more.
Back toward the table turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
'Surely,' said I, 'surely that is something at my window lattice;
Let me see then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore -
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; -
'Tis the wind and nothing more!'
From the window came a stirring, then, with an incessant purring,
Inside stepped a kitten; mannerlessly did she me ignore.
Not the least obeisance made she; not a minute stopped or stayed she;
But, with mien of lord or lady, withdrew to my dining floor -
Pounced upon the pool of Tuscan spreading o'er my dining floor -
Licked, and lapped, and supped some more.
Then this tiny cat beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grand enthusiasm of the countenance she wore,
Toward the mess she showed no pity, 'til I said, 'Well, hello, kitty!'
Sought she me with pretty eyes that seemed to open some rapport.
So I pleaded, 'Tell me, tell me what it is that you implore!'
Quoth the kitten, 'Get some more.'
http://www.amazon.com/review/RXXPVOUH9NLL3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
(cache in case Amazon removes this item)
Make this your only stock and store, July 8, 2008
By Edgar
Once upon a mid-day sunny, while I savored Nuts 'N Honey,
With my Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 gal, 128 fl. oz., I swore
As I went on with my lapping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at the icebox door.
'Bad condensor, that,' I muttered, 'vibrating the icebox door -
Only this, and nothing more.'
Not to sound like a complainer, but, in an inept half-gainer,
I provoked my bowl to tip and spill its contents on the floor.
Stupefied, I came to muddle over that increasing puddle,
Burgeoning deluge of that which I at present do adore -
Snowy Tuscan wholesomeness exclusively produced offshore -
Purg'ed here for evermore.
And the pool so white and silky, filled me with a sense of milky
Ardor of the type fantastic of a loss not known before,
So that now, to still the throbbing of my heart, while gently sobbing,
I retreated, heading straightway for the tempting icebox door -
Heedless of that pitter-patter tapping at the icebox door -
I resolved to have some more.
Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
'This,' said I, 'requires an extra dram of milk, my favorite pour.'
To the icebox I aspired, motivated to admire
How its avocado pigment complemented my decor.
Then I grasped its woodgrain handle - here I opened wide the door; -
Darkness there, and nothing more.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams of Tuscans I had known before
But the light inside was broken, and the darkness gave no token,
And the only words there spoken were my whispered words, 'No more!'
Coke and beer, some ketchup I set eyes on, and an apple core -
Merely this and nothing more.
Back toward the table turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
'Surely,' said I, 'surely that is something at my window lattice;
Let me see then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore -
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; -
'Tis the wind and nothing more!'
From the window came a stirring, then, with an incessant purring,
Inside stepped a kitten; mannerlessly did she me ignore.
Not the least obeisance made she; not a minute stopped or stayed she;
But, with mien of lord or lady, withdrew to my dining floor -
Pounced upon the pool of Tuscan spreading o'er my dining floor -
Licked, and lapped, and supped some more.
Then this tiny cat beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grand enthusiasm of the countenance she wore,
Toward the mess she showed no pity, 'til I said, 'Well, hello, kitty!'
Sought she me with pretty eyes that seemed to open some rapport.
So I pleaded, 'Tell me, tell me what it is that you implore!'
Quoth the kitten, 'Get some more.'
Monday, September 28, 2009
Machine learning protest at the G20 in Pittsburgh
http://dataphiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/machine-learning-protest-at-g20.html
More photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30686429@N07/sets/72157622330082619/

My favorites:
"Bayesians against discrimination"
"Support vector machines"
"MapReduce MapReuse MapRecycle - Green Data Processing"
More photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30686429@N07/sets/72157622330082619/

My favorites:
"Bayesians against discrimination"
"Support vector machines"
"MapReduce MapReuse MapRecycle - Green Data Processing"
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Legal Rights of Photographers
From laywer Bert P. Krages:
http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
Downloadable PDF to carry around with you:

Andrew Kantor also has a nice document summarizing photographer's rights.
http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
Downloadable PDF to carry around with you:
Andrew Kantor also has a nice document summarizing photographer's rights.
Quick Guide to Inkscape
A concise "quick guide" to the (free!) vector drawing app Inkscape:
http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/
Nicely done. Kudos to "microugly" for creating it.
http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/
Nicely done. Kudos to "microugly" for creating it.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Obama Axes Pentagon Plan To Build Billion Dollar Tank In Shape Of Dragon
There's a part of me that wishes this was a real project...
Obama Axes Pentagon Plan To Build Billion Dollar Tank In Shape Of Dragon
Obama Axes Pentagon Plan To Build Billion Dollar Tank In Shape Of Dragon
Monday, June 22, 2009
Bear visits backyard
"But this is what the bear probably looked like... except real."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5C2gihnEkE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5C2gihnEkE
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
CandyFab 6000
3d printer that can print with sugar to make candy directly from 3d models.


http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/cf6k
http://wiki.candyfab.org/
http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/cf6k
http://wiki.candyfab.org/
Cupcakes at Maker's Faire
Video of the Cupcake Rodeo from the 2008 Maker's Faire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnR6C0CNp00
Some shots from the 2009 Maker's Faire are at the Cupcakes take the cake blog.
Including a view of the inside:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnR6C0CNp00
Some shots from the 2009 Maker's Faire are at the Cupcakes take the cake blog.
Including a view of the inside:
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Talking to Police (by Professor James Duane)
The 5th Amendment "Don't Talk to Police" lecture. Executive summary of video: Never, ever talk to the police.
Money Love (Origami sex)
Advert created for Bontrust Financial.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Adults should not play Animal Crossing
"There is no reason an adult should have this game," says Andy Anderson, Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force.
Clearly, if you play this game (or any other game that might appeal to children), there is something wrong with you and you're up to no good.
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/03/17/cybercop-no-good-reason-adults-own-animal-crossing
Star Wars Episode III: the Backstroke of the West
An updated version of Jeremy Winterson's wonderful post from 2005 with screenshots from a Chinese pirate DVD copy of "Revenge of the Sith" showing English subtitles translated directly from Chinese.

http://winterson.com/2009/01/episode-iii-backstroke-of-west-redux.html

http://winterson.com/2009/01/episode-iii-backstroke-of-west-redux.html
Five foods that cause anal leakage
If you've ever doubted that there is a web page for every topic:
http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/22177/48529-five-foods-cause-anal-leakage
http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/22177/48529-five-foods-cause-anal-leakage
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Structured Procrastination
(I'd been meaning to post this earlier...)
http://www.structuredprocrastination.com/index.php
http://www.structuredprocrastination.com/index.php
Monday, February 9, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Don't Eat the Mushroom
"Don't Eat the Mushroom" is a Knytt Stories level created by UncleSporky.
Here's the standard walkthrough (not eating the mushroom):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxakIzVG2Lc
Here is what happens when you eat a mushroom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGvZa3tiYwY
And here are the alternate endings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d08hGeaa6sg
The 7.7M knytt.bin file can be downloaded from http://www.knyttlevels.com/levels/. (direct link to "UncleSporky - Don't Eat the Mushroom.knytt.bin")
Here's the standard walkthrough (not eating the mushroom):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxakIzVG2Lc
Here is what happens when you eat a mushroom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGvZa3tiYwY
And here are the alternate endings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d08hGeaa6sg
The 7.7M knytt.bin file can be downloaded from http://www.knyttlevels.com/levels/. (direct link to "UncleSporky - Don't Eat the Mushroom.knytt.bin")
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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