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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Expert Mode Toilet

2012-02-13T11:19:00.002+08:00

Yeaaaaaaaaah, based on the discoloration around the seat hinges and the trashcan overflowing with toilet paper I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say somebody should probably be playing on novice.

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EPL: Sunderland vs Arsenal 1-2

2012-02-13T11:09:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke at the Stadium of Light

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

Thierry Henry secured a vital victory at Sunderland on Saturday with virtually his last kick for Arsenal in England.

The talismanic Frenchman is due to end his second spell with the Club after their European tie at Milan on Wednesday, so this afternoon was the record goalscorer’s farewell to the Premier League.

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EPL: Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers 7-1

2012-02-05T01:57:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal signalled their return to top form with a record-breaking – and hugely satisfying – 7-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Robin van Persie struck his second hat-trick of the season as Arsène Wenger’s side recorded their best ever win at Emirates Stadium. The Dutchman put Arsenal in front after 82 seconds and again in the 38th minute after Morten Gamst Pedersen had equalised with a pin-point free-kick.

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Babe Of The Month 02/2012: Blake Lively

2012-02-05T00:12:00.002+08:00

Blake Lively (born August 25, 1987) is an American actress and model who stars as Serena van der Woodsen in the television teen drama series Gossip Girl. She has also starred in movies, including Accepted, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, The Town and Green Lantern.

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FA Cup: Arsenal vs Aston Villa 3-2

2012-02-05T00:03:00.002+08:00

Arsenal struck three goals in seven superb second-half minutes to storm into the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

After 45 minutes this afternoon at Emirates Stadium, Arsène Wenger’s side were staring at an early exit.

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FA Cup: Arsenal vs Leeds Utd 1-0

2012-01-10T23:39:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal may need to order some bronze in the coming weeks.

After acquiring Thierry Henry on loan last Friday, Arsène Wenger had assured the media that the legacy of the legendary striker was safe.

“They can only build a bigger statue,” the manager quipped.

Against Leeds on Monday, it took Henry just ten minutes to write another chapter in a book which we had thought had closed in 2007.

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Impressive LEGO Tiger (Plus Bonus Pokemons!!!!11)

2012-01-07T11:12:00.002+08:00

This is a lion tiger (I never learned my animals) made entirely out of LEGO/Technic pieces by LEGO-maniac and DeviantARTist retinence. As you can see, the dude has skills. I also included several of the Pokemon characters he's made after the jump, because I know how much some of you love Pokemons.

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Nice Try, Furry!: Chewbacca Bandolier Hoodie

2012-01-07T10:55:00.002+08:00

Seen here being modeled by a VERY feminine looking dude, this $70 hoodie from Hot Topic (who else?) makes you look like everybody's favorite wookie.

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Fighting Crime AND The Cold: Ninja Turtle Beanies

2012-01-07T10:45:00.002+08:00

This is a custom $30 Ninja Turtle beanie from Etsy seller Miss Pamela. One minute you look kinda like an aviator, then you flip the mask down and BAM -- you're unmagically transformed into everyone's least favorite ninja turtle, Donatello. "...He's actually my favorite." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! F***, mine too. :/

The Cat(woman) In The Hat: Batman In Style Of Seuss

2012-01-07T10:12:00.002+08:00

This is a short series of cartoons of Batman characters in the style of Dr Seuss drawn by DeviantARTist DrFaustusAU.

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Typewriter Painting: Hunt & Peck A Masterpiece

2012-01-05T09:21:00.003+08:00

This is a 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter with each key covered in a different colored paint. It was created by Tyree Callahan to make painting as simple as typing. Which, I don't know if you've ever done it before, IS HARD/ See? That was supposed to be a peirod.

Mushroom Kingdom Plundering: Mario Pirate Flags

2012-01-05T09:18:00.003+08:00

This is a series of Mario themed pirate flags designed by Geekologie Reader Julie's boyfriend, Micah. Not gonna lie, I would sail under any of these.

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Babe Of The Month: 01/2012: Nina Dovrev

2012-01-05T09:02:00.003+08:00

Nina Dobrev born January 9, 1989 is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress. She played the role of Mia Jones, the single teenage mother, on Degrassi: The Next Generation, from the show's sixth to ninth season. She currently stars as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW television teen drama, The Vampire Diaries.

Typing Time: 'Click Keypad' Computer Watches

2011-12-15T15:57:00.002+08:00

This is the $90 Click Keypad watch. It was made to look like the number pad of a computer keyboard and tells the time by blinking the corresponding numbers in order. Plus you can actually click the keys if you want to pretend like you're hacking an ATM or something to impress a date. *mashing watch buttons* Just watch, any second this thing's gonna start spitting out free money!.

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Pancake Plate With Integrated Syrup Reservoir

2011-12-15T15:08:00.002+08:00

The Pancake Plate is an ever-so-slightly tilted plate with a reservoir at the bottom to collect all the syrup runoff from your flappyjacks. Unfortunately, a set of two costs $45, making it far more economical TO EAT F***ING WAFFLES. They have natural syrup reservoirs built into the design.

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Warp Me Awake, STAT: The Mario Pipe Coffee Mug

2011-12-15T11:34:00.002+08:00

This is the $34 Mario warp pipe coffee mug from Fangamer, the same company that brought us the Mega Man energy tank coffee mug. It makes a great stocking stuffer. Or, should I say, stocking clogger? Get it?

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Would Bring To A Knife Fight: DIY 70-Cal T-Rex Rifle

2011-12-15T11:07:00.002+08:00

The cartridge, named the .700 WTF ("What The F...") and is made by fire forming a .50 BMG brass case, trimming it to 3" in length and then sizing it. The round is loaded with a 1132 grain paper patched .700 lead cast bullet.

The rifle, with just a 16.25" barrel, can push the 1132 grain of lead up to 2300 fps. Thats 13,000 ft/lbs of energy, right up there with the .50 BMG and far exceeding the .700 Nitro Express. The cast lead bullet has enough energy to pass clean through a 1/4" steel plate.

Disney Princesses As Magazine Cover Models

2011-12-15T09:25:00.003+08:00

This is a 13-magazine series of Disney princesses as cover models as imagined by artist Petite Tiaras. Now I now what you're wondering...

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EPL: Arsenal vs Everton 1-0

2011-12-11T01:22:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke

Arsenal broke into the top four for the first time this season after a wonder strike from Robin van Persie ended Everton’s dogged resistance at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The afternoon had started in a celebratory mood. This famous football club were 125 years old today and, quite rightly, they laid on a pre-match party.

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Reimagining The Mario Bros Player Select Screen

2011-12-05T09:41:00.003+08:00

This is a short animation of a re-imagined Super Mario Bros. player select screen in gritty 3-D with an environmental twist by digital artist Jonathan Fletcher.

Obviously, I would play the hell out of that if it were real. Also, have nightmares. "Nightmares or wet dreams?" Ha, that depends on what the princess looks like. "You mean Yoshi?" Yes, yes I do.

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Glass Multi-Touch Keyboard & Mouse Coming Soon

2011-12-05T09:06:00.003+08:00

Jason Giddings' Kickstarter project to develop multi-touch glass keyboards and mice has been fully funded and he expects to have them to market as early as April of next year. You can still donate $250 for a keyboard , $150 for a mouse or $350 for both though.

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EPL: Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal 0-4

2011-12-04T20:02:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke at the DW Stadium

Arsenal returned to top form with a storming 4-0 win at Wigan on Saturday.

Goals from Mikel Arteta and Thomas Vermaelen on the half-hour put the visitors in control. Gervinho and Robin van Persie finished the job in the second half.

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Babe Of The Month 12/2011: Nadia Bjorlin

2011-12-02T03:09:00.002+08:00

Nadia Alexandra Bjorlin born August 2, 1980, is an American actress and singer.

Björlin was born in Newport, Rhode Island but lived in Sweden until the age of 7. Her father was the Swedish composer and conductor Ulf Björlin (1933–1993).Her mother, Fary, is a Persian interior decorator from Iran.

Nadia speaks English, Swedish, Persian, and Azerbaijani. When her family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, she attended the Palm Beach County School of the Arts (now Dreyfoos School of the Arts) along with her brothers Ulf and Jean Paul, where she excelled in music and theater. All three siblings work in show business.

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15 Movie Scenes Recreated With LEGO

2011-11-24T14:34:00.002+08:00

This is series of photographs by 21-year old artist Alex Eylar who faithfully recreated scenes from 15 different movies using LEGO blocks and minifigs. Which movies? I'm not gonna tell you. Just kidding: Harry Potter, The Shining, James Bond, The King's Speech, The Social Network, Mission Impossible, A Clockwork Orange, Star Wars, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Inception, Pulp Fiction, Psycho, American Beauty and The Addams Family.

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T-Shirt With Integrated Sunglass-Wiping Cloth

2011-11-24T14:10:00.002+08:00

This is the Wipe t-shirt from Japanese clothier fift. It has three microfiber clothes on it to clean your touchscreen devices, sunglasses, oooooooor wipe your greasy-ass sausage fingers on and f*** everything up. Did I mention a single shirt will set you back $90? Because that's true, making it far more economical to wear your glasses until you can't see out of them anymore and buy a new pair than wear one of these every day of the week.

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Energy Saving Dialug Twist-Timer Wall Plugs

2011-11-24T12:04:00.001+08:00

Dialug is a conceptual electrical outlet that's rotatable so you can either set a plugged-in appliance for constant power or a limited amount of time. Can't fall asleep without the light on but want it to go out after you're under to save energy?

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Transformer: 1-Pound Rifle Turns Into A Fishing Pole

2011-11-24T11:32:00.002+08:00

This is the $425 Pack Rifle, a .22 caliber single-shot rifle that turns into a fishing pole in case you're tired of hunting wabbit and wanna grill some fish over the campfire or whatever the hell you outdoorsy types do.

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I Call The Scimitar!: Pillow Fight Weaponry

2011-11-24T11:23:00.003+08:00

These are a bunch of pillow fight pillows with images of weapons silkscreened on them.

Thanks to bb, who agrees the key to winning a pillow fight is suffocating your opponent with one. Har! Har!.

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Origami Expert Creates Folding Ukulele Kits

2011-11-24T11:04:00.002+08:00

Brian Chen, best know as the origami expert who created these Batman, Iron Man andWall-E models, is back at, this time WITH FOLDABLE UKULELE KITS OF HIS OWN DESIGN. This soprano-sized kit, which takes "about half a day" to construct will set you back around $85, or you can get a "supermini" version for $75. Good lookin', Brian.

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Eye Candy: Paint Splatter Superheroes

2011-11-24T09:05:00.002+08:00

This is series of paint splatter superheroes by artist Arian Noveir. Now before you go running off to the comments to complain there's no way you could splatter paint like that, don't. They're DIGITAL. Although you could probably recreate them IRL with the right amount of masking. You know, if a person put their mind to it they could actually accomplish a lot with some paint splatter.

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Sadness: The Crashed Ferrari Coffee Table

2011-11-24T08:59:00.003+08:00

This is a coffee table containing the compacted remains of a Ferrari inside constructed by designer Charly Molinelli. It serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of driving a Ferrari into a car compactor. Gosh, it's so sad I can barely look at it. But you know what would be even sadder? An any-other-car coffee table.

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Hot Pocket: Homemade Pizza Slice Sleeping Bags

2011-11-24T08:47:00.002+08:00

This is a $300 sleeping bag that looks like a slice of pizza from Etsy seller brookish7. It's perfect for the person who's always wanted to sleep in a tauntaun.

The sleeping bag is constructed by hand. I use recycled quilts for the stuffing. I dye the fabric for the cheese and sauce part myself. The bag is lined with satin which makes it not only adorable but luxurious and comfortable. The pillows are not attached to the bag so you can arrange them however you wish.

Dimensions are approximately 3 feet by 5 feet.

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Sweet Droid Domepiece: R2-D2 Snowboarding Helmet

2011-11-24T08:42:00.003+08:00

Here comes the perfect accessory: an R2-D2 crash helmet. Would I get shot out a cannon wearing one? Yes. Would I get shot out of a car wearing one? No, because I always buckle up. BOOM -- holiday safety PSA outta nowhere. But seriously, folks: drive safe this holiday weekend -- I can't have you getting hurt on my watch.

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CL: Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal 1-2

2011-11-24T08:36:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal marched into the Knockout Stages of the Champions League for the 12th successive season after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

As usual, the goals came courtesy of Robin van Persie. The first from a magnificent assist by Alex Song, the second via Thomas Vermaelen’s flick-on.

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57-Story Porsche Designed Highrise Features Car Elevator That Drops Both Car And Resident Off At Unit

2011-11-23T23:41:00.002+08:00

A $650-million, 57-story highrise designed by Porsche is going up in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida and will feature a robotic car elevator that takes condo owners directly to their door while still in the vehicle. That...sounds convenient. Convenient and terrifying. I guess that's the price you pay for not having to carry groceries. Carry groceries, LOL -- units are $9-million.

After the resident pulls over and switches off the engine, a robotic arm that works much like an automatic plank will scoop up the car and put it into the elevator. Once at the desired floor, the same robotic arm will park the car, leaving the resident nearly in front of his front door.

The glass elevators will give residents and their guests unparalleled views of the city or of the ocean during their high-speed ride, expected to last 45 to 90 seconds.

The 57-story luxury tower will have 132 units. Smaller units will be allocated two parking spaces and larger ones will have four, with 284 robotic parking spaces in total. There will be three elevators.

Residents will be able to see their cars from their living rooms.

EPL: Norwich City vs Arsenal 1-2

2011-11-23T23:39:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Carrow Road

Arsenal grabbed their fifth successive Premier League win with a 2-1 comeback at victory at Norwich on Saturday.

As ever, Robin van Persie stole the show by scoring both goals for the visitors. The Dutchman now has 31 Premier League goals in the calendar year – a record matched on only four other occasions.

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EPL: Arsenal vs West Brom 3-0

2011-11-06T02:15:00.002+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal racked up their fifth straight Premier League win at Emirates Stadium with a comfortable 3-0 success over West Brom on Saturday.

As ever, Robin van Persie was at the hub of the action, scoring the first himself before setting up strikes for Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta.

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Babe Of The Month 11/2011: Kendall Jenner

2011-11-01T12:00:00.003+08:00

Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is a commercial model and TV personality who is featured on the E! reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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EPL: Chelsea vs Arsenal 3-5

2011-10-30T20:08:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Stamford Bridge

Arsenal are back – emphatically, completely, utterly.

Arsène Wenger’s side snatched a stunning 5-3 comeback win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday with Robin van Persie grabbing a sumptuous hat-trick.

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I Kinda Want: $300 iPhone Case Belt Buckle

2011-10-26T14:46:00.004+08:00

The lid glides open on stainless steel hinges using a strong earth magnet to keep your iPhone holster firmly shut. Forget about worrying over signal loss because this pricey bad boy is just too cool to even care.

It also comes in silver or black aluminum or rosewood. Any style belt with removable belt buckle can be paired with this litte beauty or just clip it and go.

The Angry Birds Birds Imagined In Real Life

2011-10-26T14:22:00.002+08:00

Angry Birds IRL of the Day: DeviantArtist Mohamed Raoof modified photos of real-life birds to make them look a bit more like their angry video game counterparts.

I’m sure he would have done the enemies, too, but it turns out that spherical green pigs don’t occur in nature.

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30K Piece LEGO Death Star Hangar Diorama

2011-10-26T14:10:00.002+08:00

The build measured 6 by 6 feet and he only got to display it once. Jay has been a LEGO fanatic since 1973, and hasn't had the heart to take it apart yet.

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Do Want: Magic Wand Salt & Pepper Shakers

2011-10-26T13:59:00.002+08:00

For the peckish pixie in your life, grab a set of the Salt + Magic Shakers from our buddies at Fred & Friends. These adorably funny salt and pepper shakers look just like a pair of magic wands.

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I ♥ Cold Beverages: Mold For Makin' Ice Straws

2011-10-26T13:53:00.002+08:00

With this ice tray, you can make straws out of ice. I guess that's good for the environment, but more importantly it means you can drink a soda and leave NO EVIDENCE. Each silicone rubber mold will quickly make six 8" straws out of whatever easily frozen fluids tickle your fancy.

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Carling Cup: Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers 2-1

2011-10-26T11:05:00.004+08:00

Arsenal were saved by a quickfire double from Andrey Arshavin and Park Ju-young as they beat Bolton 2-1 in the Carling Cup quarter-finals.

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EPL: Arsenal vs Stoke City 3-1

2011-10-24T02:34:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Substitute Robin van Persie grabbed a late brace as Arsenal continued their revival with a 3-1 win over Stoke at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The Dutchman slotted home cut-backs from Gervinho on 73 and 82 minutes as Arsène Wenger’s side registered their third win inside eight days.

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EPL: Arsenal vs Sunderland 2-1

2011-10-17T01:06:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke

Robin van Persie reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal then fired his side to a crucial 2-1 win over Sunderland on Sunday.

The captain used his programme notes to assure the Emirates Stadium faithful that his full focus was on hauling Arsène Wenger’s team back up the table.

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Babe Of The Month: 10/2011

2011-10-01T08:21:00.002+08:00

Lily Jane Collins (born 18 March 1989)is a British-American actress and television personality.

Early lifeCollins was born in Guildford, Surrey, England, and is the daughter of British musician Phil Collins and his second wife, American-born Jill Tavelman.

She is the half-sister of actress Joely Collins and musician Simon Collins, and also has two half-brothers from her father's remarriage, Nicholas and Matthew Collins. She graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and is currently a student at the University of Southern California with a major in broadcast journalism.

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CL: Arsenal vs Olympiacos 2-1

2011-09-29T08:13:00.003+08:00

By Richard Clarke

Arsenal secured their first win in Champions League Group F with a tense 2-1 victory over Olympiacos at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fired home the first in the eighth minute - a goal that made him the Club’s youngest-ever English scorer in the competition. Andre Santos added a second midway through the half.

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EPL: Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers 3-0

2011-09-25T00:07:00.004+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Robin van Persie hit the 100th goal of his Asrenal career as Arsène Wenger’s side hit form with a 3-0 win over Bolton on Saturday.

The Dutchman squeezed home the opener a minute after the break to relieve the tension after an uneasy first half.

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Apocaplyptic Playhouse: Mushroom Cloud Fort

2011-09-19T02:45:00.003+08:00

The structure is about twenty feet tall, and the artist intended for it to show "two conflicting ideas," which one can only assume is "play" and "doom," though it's supposedly representative of the contradiction between what our eyes enjoy and what our mind knows...

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1/8-Scale Lamborghini Selling For $4.7 Million, Actual Car Only $380K

2011-09-19T02:35:00.003+08:00

You might want to check out this model Lamborghini Aventador that’s priced at at a cool $4.7 million. That’s no typo; this model car retails millions more than what the actual car will cost you (FYI, the real Lamborghini Aventador just costs $379,700.)

Sweet LED (Light Emitting Dinosaur) Drawings

2011-09-19T02:24:00.002+08:00

This is a series of (mostly) dinosaur LED drawings by artist Darren Pearson.

Obviously Darren has a superhuman sense of spatial awareness because one time at a rave I tried swinging two glowsticks around on shoe strings and ended up putting some dude's eye out and strangling myself.

Then I chewed on one until it accidentally started leaking and my mouth was glowing.

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Beamer Blasters: BMW's Laser Headlights

2011-09-19T01:58:00.003+08:00

At a mere ten microns in size, laser diodes are potentially a hundred times smaller than LED diodes. Lasers can also be upwards of 1,000 times brighter (and even purer white), which is just what you want flashing through your rear-view mirror at night.

And if you're not sold yet, at 170 lumens per watt, lasers are nearly twice as efficient as LEDs, which will likely save you pennies every time you fill up your tank.

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Nike's Back To The Future Shoes Are Here

2011-09-19T01:52:00.003+08:00

So Nike released their Back To The Future shoes (The 2011 Nike MAG) last night during a special event here in LA that I was rudely not invited to despite 1. being right up the street and 2. Nike knowing good and well I'm down to one shitty pair of flip-flops.

The bad news: they're not as cool as I was hoping, don't auto-lace, and are limited to 1,500 pairs total which will only be sold on eBay (150 pairs/day through September 18th) and already passing $5,000/pair.

The good news: all net proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to fight Parkinson's, and all donations to the foundation through the end of the year will be matched (up to $50 million) by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki. Now that -- that's cool.

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In Much More Affordable Shoe News: Limited Edition Kermit The Frog Adidas Superstars

2011-09-19T01:34:00.002+08:00

In 'shoes that won't cost thousands of dollars' news, here's a limited edition release of Adidas Kermit the Frog Superstar II's coming out late October/early November.

They're green, have Kermit's iconic collar at the tongue, and read 'The Original Hip Hop' on the side in gold print. No word if the soles are made of Flubber so you can leap like a frog, but if Nike's 'Back to the Future' shoes are any indication of shoes including the features you were hoping for, no.

Homemade Ghostbusters Pillow Proton Packs

2011-09-19T01:07:00.002+08:00

This is a homemade Ghostbusters pillow proton pack lovingly crafted by Etsy seller JezebelRose. It is not to be confused with those functional Ghostbusters proton pack backpacks.

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EPL: Blackburn Rovers vs Arsenal 4-3

2011-09-19T01:04:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Ewood Park 

Blackburn staged a second-half comeback to consign Arsenal to a 4-3 defeat at Ewood Park on Saturday. 

At the break, Arsène Wenger’s side seemed set to record a confidence-boosting victory. Gervinho and Mikel Arteta both notched their first goals for the Club; inbetween Yakubu briefly equalised with a cute finish. 

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EPL: Arsenal vs Swansea 1-0

2011-09-11T00:14:00.001+08:00

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal registered their first victory of the Premier League campaign with a 1-0 success over Swansea on Saturday.

In the build-up to this fixture, Arsène Wenger had suggested that - after arrivals, departures and a couple of disappointing defeats - this was the start of the season for his side.

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Mikel Arteta in his new colours

2011-09-06T00:54:00.013+08:00

Mikel Arteta became Arsenal's final signing of a busy summer after putting pen to paper on a move from Everton just before the transfer window closed.

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Babe Of The Month 09/11: Katy Perry

2011-09-05T02:00:00.002+08:00

Katy Perry (born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson; October 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a career in music.

As Katy Hudson, she released a self-titled gospel album in 2001, which was unsuccessful. She later recorded an album with production team The Matrix and completed the majority of a solo album from 2004–05, neither of which were released.

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To my Family & Friends....

2011-09-05T01:30:00.003+08:00

Schwarzenegger Meets A-ha's 'Take on Me' Meets Neon Markers

2011-08-25T10:06:00.002+08:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger joins with the forces of rotoscoping and a pack of highlighters in The Schwarzenegger Trilogy, a series of shorts featuring clips from Last Action Hero, Terminator 2, Kindergarten Cop, Conan, and more, rendered in 1600 frames of hand-drawn, blindingly neon animation by Brainbow Design.

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Robotic Goalkeeper Never Misses A Save

2011-08-25T09:44:00.003+08:00

This is an old-ass video of a robotic goalkeeper named Ball-Lover Robokeeper that's programmed to track an orange soccer ball and never miss a save (unless you shoot in a top corner). Now I'm not saying I know for a fact I could easily get one past him, but I AM saying I know for a fact I could easily saw his entire body off above the shin-guards and use it as a skateboard ramp.

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Homemade Fire Extinguisher Grappling Hook

2011-08-25T09:23:00.002+08:00

A grappling hook: you're a shitty ninja without one. You have like, GOT to have one if you ever want to be taken seriously. Also, throwing stars and a cool name.

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R2-D2 Crash Helmet: Please Tell Me You Made That To Get Shot Out Of A Cannon

2011-08-25T08:55:00.002+08:00

"Tell me a little bit more about that sweet R2D2 helmet you've got. How did you make it? Did you start off with some sort of simple one and paint it?

Initially, it was the ugly duckling of helmets. It looked pretty jacked up before I did my fairy godmother thing to it. It was an odd, dark maroon color and it had been used as a rental helmet, so it had sustained damage over time. Long story short, I did a lot of spray painting and clear coating."

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CL Play-Offs: Udinese Calcio vs Arsenal 1-2

2011-08-25T08:41:00.002+08:00

Arsenal are through to the Group Stages of the Champions League for the 14th successive season.

They beat Udinese 3-1 on aggregate thanks to a 2-1 win at the Stadio Friuli on Wednesday evening.
It was comfortable in the end but, before that, Arsène Wenger’s side had to endure 70 tension-filled minutes in north-east Italy.

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EPL: Arsenal vs Liverpool 0-2

2011-08-22T09:40:00.002+08:00

Arsenal went down 2-0 to Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime at Emirates Stadium.

That is the result of this match but it is not the story.

Arsène Wenger came into this game with a couple of debutants due to suspension and injury elsewhere. He brought on another rookie midway through the first half when Laurent Koscielny hobbled off.

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Sleeping On The Moon: A Giant Lunar Pillow

2011-08-17T11:02:00.002+08:00

Created with 26 hi-res images of the moon's surface, the pillow not only provides a striking view of our lunar companion, but admittedly also looks pretty comfortable. Comfortable enough to justify its $1,970 price tag?.

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Professional Icing Expertise Not Included: Marvel Superhero Cakelet Baking Pans

2011-08-17T10:14:00.002+08:00

This is a cake mold from Williams-Sonoma that can create lil mini-cakes that loosely resemble your favorite Marvel superheroes.

Unless your favorite Marvel superheroes aren't Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Spiderman, Wolverine and the Hulk, in which case it just creates lil mini-cakes of Marvel's most famous superheroes. $36 takes one home, but unless you're an all-star icer it would probably be best to just make cupcakes.

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Champions League Playoffs: Arsenal vs Udinese Calcio 1-0

2011-08-17T09:34:00.002+08:00

Arsenal go to Udinese next week for the denouement of the Champions League Play-Off with a narrow but crucial 1-0 lead.

Theo Walcott’s fourth-minute strike decided a bright, pacy first leg at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.

Both sides had their chances in a match which, given its importance, was wide open. Despite losing a couple of defenders to injury, Arsenal’s backline remained resolute and secured a second successive clean-sheet.

The 25-Person World's Longest Scooter

2011-08-15T13:06:00.002+08:00

Although Furze has managed to hit 35 miles per hour on his modified moped, he's only been able to control it with himself on it. And even so, it's "impossible to steer" because a turn requires "about six widths of road.

Link: dvice.com

$350 Nonfunctional Computer Part Sandals

2011-08-15T12:57:00.002+08:00

Its summer and time to show off a unique pair of Data Sandals, these were fashioned from PC mother boards, ribbon wire and a host of other electronic components all put together to make these highly detailed and one of a kind Sandals. You're going to enjoy just staring at these for hours.

Put Your Fingers In The Eye Sockets And Rooooooooll: Severed Head Bowling Balls

2011-08-15T12:45:00.002+08:00

This is a series of zombie/severed head bowling balls created as part of a marketing campaign for 13th Street, a German sci-fi/horror cable channel. As you can see, they were painted to look like decapitated heads, and you put your fingers in the eyes/nose/mouth.

Pretty clever. Granted not as clever as getting an actual severed and shrunken head encased in a clear bowling ball, but not everybody knows a witchdoctor.

Link: http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/07/zombie-bowling-balls/

Shave On The Go: Carzor Razor Fits In Wallet

2011-08-15T11:51:00.002+08:00

The blades come off and are stowed on the backside of the mirror when not in use, so you don't accidentally cut yourself. And it comes with a set of 'scent strips' you can adhere just below the blades, like sandal, ocean or lemon, to freshen you up while you shave.

It doesn't seem to address the whole issue of shaving cream, but I guess in a real emergency that would be more of a luxury than a necessity. $17 from Infmetry.

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EPL: Newcastle vs Arsenal 0-0

2011-08-14T16:09:00.003+08:00

Ten-man Arsenal were held to a goalless draw at Newcastle on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Arsène Wenger’s side bossed the game and seemed set for a late charge before Gervinho was sent off in the 75th minute.

The debutant raced into the area from the left-hand flank, cut inside Cheik Tiote and tumbled over his challenge. Referee Peter Walton refused the penalty but Joey Barton took issue with the Ivorian.

After a brief skirmish, Gervinho was dismissed and Barton saw yellow.

Tropical Island Yacht (Read: Damn Rich People)

2011-08-11T13:27:00.003+08:00

This view shows the guest cabanas nestled around the pool and highlights the two deck owners' suites carved out of the front of the volcano and looking out across the bow.

The interior features an owners suite located inside the volcano and spread over two decks. The living room balcony affords views out over the front of the yacht from behind the waterfall. Located behind the bedroom is the owners private spa.

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For Shame: The $8-Million Dino Bone iPad 2

2011-08-11T13:10:00.002+08:00

Encrusted with 12.5 cts of 'I'F' Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 individually set sparkling gems dwell beautifully in solid 24ct Apple logo with rear section formed again in 24ct gold weighing an immense 2,000 grams.

The unrivalled imagination towards the craftsmanship of the iapd [LOLOL!!] is down to its main front frame which is made from the oldest rock the world has to offer in the form of Ammolite , sourced from Canada this stone is over 75 million years old.

However to make this masterpiece even more individual, sections of a 65 million year old T-REX Dinosaur's thigh bone was splintered and then shaved into the Ammolite , then finished off with ultimate jewel , as single cut 8.5ct flawless diamond inlaid in its own platinum surround with 12 outer flawless diamonds.

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Sure To Be This Summer's Hottest Hit (Don't Hold Me To That): Water-Soaked Knee Hockey

2011-08-11T12:40:00.002+08:00

This is the backyard game that lets two players square-off in a sliding, water-soaked game of knee hockey.

Thirty tiny nozzles built into both sides of the rink spray 24" high fountains of water that saturate the surface and players, ensuring ecstatic slipping and jockeying for control of the oversized plastic puck. Each player is equipped with a soft plastic hockey stick for defending.

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Smart: The Collapsible Keyring Shot Glass

2011-08-11T12:13:00.002+08:00

A collapsible keyring shot glass: because your car keys should definitely smell like hard liquor. The 1.7-oz stainless steel shot glass ($16) is perfect for the drinkers that think they're too classy to drink straight from the bottle, making them no friends of mine.

Hey Good Lookin': Sessy LEGO Triceratops

2011-08-11T11:29:00.002+08:00

Remi can build dinosaurs, no question about it. I saw Pokey at BrickCon last year but these new pictures were just posted online. Pokey is even more awesome in person. Very awesome. You can see the entire set here, including BrickCon pictures.

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Looks Explosive: The Mushroom Cloud Lamp

2011-08-11T11:11:00.003+08:00

The Nuke Lamp from Veneridesign looks like an atomic mushroom cloud. But fear not, It's just a piece of molded plastic. One that costs $1,500. "WHAT?!".

The plastic body of the foot-tall lamp is ridged enough for the lamp to stand upright and the light assembly inside is a separate piece. If anything ever begged for an orange light bulb inside, this is it.

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Robotic Band Plays Marilyn Manson's 'Beautiful People'

2011-08-10T13:57:00.002+08:00

This is a video of a homemade robotic band performing Marilyn Manson's 'Beautiful People'. I can only assume the bots were made in somebody's garage, bringing new meaning to the phras-- "DON'T EVEN SAY IT, GW!" Haha, you got me.

Admittedly, the garage band (YOU CAN'T CONTROL ME!) does do a pretty good job.

Watch video: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Robot-Band-Musician,news-11881.html

Impressive Cardboard Superhero Costumes

2011-08-10T13:49:00.003+08:00

Cardboard: it's so versatile. You can mail things in it and make forts out of it.

These are a bunch of cardboard superhero/villain made by Flickr user nikejerk3 by he and his friends for last year's DragonCon. Which, I regret to inform you, no real dragons attended. False advertising, I know. Plus they wouldn't refund my admission.

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikejerk/sets/72157624901987126/with/5092863025/

The Latest And Greatest Landmine Detonator

2011-08-10T13:20:00.004+08:00

This is the remote-controlled Digger D-3 "flail tank". It's the latest and greatest (read: explosive-proof) of Digger mine-detonators, which have been around since WWII. Basically, it's steered around on the battlefield like a giant R/C car tank while it wails on the ground with a rotating drum of 10-pound hammers on chains, setting off anything explosive it comes in contact with. God what I'd give to drive that thing around town.

Well It's About Time!: Titanium Drinking Straws

2011-08-10T12:56:00.002+08:00

This is a $15 titanium drinking straw from ThinkGeek. While I do appreciate the effort to make it partially bent, it's rigid so it's not an actual bendy straw. Which is exactly why I just started manufacturing them out of lead.

Link: Titaniumstraw

Star Wars Spaceship Lamborghini Rally Car

2011-08-10T12:43:00.002+08:00

Brian Zuk wrapped a 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 with a Star Wars-themed vinyl skin for this year's Gold Rush Rally 3. Verdict? We like.

Link to Video: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/09/lamborghini-murcielago-lp640-gets-star-wars-inspired-wrap/

Blowing Chunks:121-Degree Rollercoaster Fall

2011-08-10T12:33:00.003+08:00

The Takabisha roller coaster boasts the world's steepest freefall: A gut-melting 121 degrees capable of inducing g-force levels equivalent to those experienced by fighter pilots.

The 141-foot, 62mph drop is merely the cherry that tops a 2-mile-long roller coaster cake filled with seven major twists and turns.

Link: roller-coaster-of-the-day

Why Aren't They Moving?: An Ice Aquarium

2011-08-10T12:20:00.002+08:00

The Kori no Suizokukan, or the "ice aquarium," is located in Kesennuma in northeastern Japan, and features approximately 450 specimens frozen in ice. Bathed in blue light, presumably for atmosphere, the specimens include about 80 different species of marine life, flash frozen as they're unloaded at Kesennuma's port on the Pacific Ocean.

The temperature inside is a cool 5 degrees Fahrenheit, making warm jackets and pants a necessity.

Link: weirdasianews

Of Course There Is: A Harry Potter Corn Maze

2011-08-09T13:45:00.002+08:00

This is a Harry Potter corn maze in York, England (hence the y'ORK MA'ze) made to celebrate the release of the final film in the series. Some people celebrate by dressing up as their favorite character and going to see a midnight showing, other people by making corn mazes. Hey -- to each their own.

Man Convincingly Mods $2,000 Mercury Cougar Into $2Million Bugatti Veyron Lookalike.

2011-08-09T13:06:00.002+08:00

Petrolhead Mike Duke, 25, spent nine months transforming his Ford Cougar into a red and black imitation of the 1,000bhp motor.

A specially-designed bodykit makes it indistinguishable from a £1million Veyron and the interior has been re-styled and covered in leather.

But the engine is the Cougar's standard 2.5 litre V6 model, meaning its power falls well short of the 1,000bhp developed by the Veyron's 8-litre powerplant.

This means 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 140mph - a way off the Veyron's 2.5 seconds and 253mph.

JUST WATCH IT: Amazing Guitar Strings Video

2011-08-09T12:18:00.002+08:00

Seriously, just watch it, if only for a couple seconds.

This is a video of guitar strings being plucked shot from inside the guitar with an iPhone 4. Apparently the timing of the iPhone's camera shutter makes the strings' oscillations look all CRAXY AS F***. Craxy is the new crazy, BTW.

Link: Video

WAAAAAAAOOW!!: Son Takes Mom Around Racetrack In A Corvette Z06, Hilarity Ensues

2011-08-09T12:00:00.004+08:00

This is a 12-minute video of a guy racing his mom around the Laguna Seca raceway in his 2006 Corvette Z06. It's a good time. Especially if your idea of a good time is elderly women screaming their faces off.

Watch: jalopnik.com

Man Builds TURBINE-POWERED Batmobile

2011-08-09T10:04:00.002+08:00

Under the long hood of Putsch's Batmobile sits a Boeing turboshaft engine plucked from a naval drone helicopter. The power output is rated at 385 horses, which is good for a vehicle that weighs around 2,800 pounds.

Besides the engine upgrade, this Batmobile has an interior that would make Bruce Wayne nod approvingly. That's all you can hope for really, since it's impossible to make Mr. Wayne jealous. Putsch strapped an Apple iPad into the center stack of his super(hero)car, which then acts as his avionics system and also supplies GPS information.

Link: autoblog.com

Finally, Some Decent Dino Skeletons In Lil' Jars

2011-08-09T09:50:00.003+08:00

Etsy seller TinyWorldInABottle sells just that, tiny worlds in bottles (but not real ones like that cat that carried a universe around in its collar in Men in Black). Actually, they don't actually sell worlds, they're just little scenes.

Site: tinyworldinabottle

Babe Of The Month 08/2011: Kristen Bell

2011-08-01T15:44:00.003+08:00

Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress. Although her first film role was an uncredited appearance in Polish Wedding, Bell previously acted in stage and musical productions.

In 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. After moving to Los Angeles, Bell landed various television guest appearances and small film parts before appearing in a lead role in the David Mamet film Spartan.

She gained fame and critical praise as the title role on the critically acclaimed television series Veronica Mars from September 2004 to May 2007.

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Super Mario Stop-Motion Paper Animation

2011-07-07T11:44:00.004+08:00

This is a 3:30 stop-motion paper animation featuring Mario in a bunch of one-off scenes from the difference games. It was created by animator Eric Power as a means of showing off his paper-animating skills, with the hopes of drumming up some other paper (the money kind) for a feature-length 'Path of Blood' papermation about ninjas.

Finally, A 3-D Printer That Prints In Chocolate

2011-07-07T11:41:00.003+08:00

Once the prototype becomes a finished product, it may find a role in the restaurant and food preparation industry.

"Obviously, it's chocolate, so it is hugely appealing," said Joanna Grant from UK online gift retailer findmeagift.co.uk.

But what is even more appealing, she added, is that customers will be able to design any object on a computer before hitting the print button.

Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14030720

Tokyoflash's Latest: Telling Time With Words

2011-07-07T11:34:00.002+08:00

Available in black with a blue LCD display or silver with a blue, green or purple LCD display, Kisai Kaidoku is 'always on' and has time, date, alarm and an EL backlight. It is available for a limited time release price of $119 (€82, £72) until 11:30am Friday July 8th (Japan time).

But He Was Bald: A Darth Vader Hairdryer

2011-07-07T11:21:00.003+08:00

Because there's LITERALLY F***ING ZERO Star Wars merchandise George Lucas won't license if you line his pockets enough, here's a hairdryer styled after Darth Vader's iconic mask. It's perfect for the person that's been hoping to add a little Star Wars flair to their bathroom, but is afraid a C-3PO electric toothbrush will just make them look desperate (and it will). Plus your girlfriend's gonna loooooooove this thing.