Emerald Fusion

Done

2008-01-08T07:52:00.001-06:00

I've decided to shutter this particular blog. I might do something like it elsewhere. You never know.

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Sick of smelly socks? Slip on silver.

2006-11-29T14:45:00.000-06:00

Now you can smell like a million bucks, or at least however much silver threaded socks cost... from Julie

To ease back pain, don't sit up straight - More Health News - MSNBC.com

2006-11-29T12:21:00.000-06:00

The longstanding advice to "sit up straight" has been turned on its head by a new study that suggests leaning back is a much better posture.

Catch a meteor show this weekend.

2006-11-17T20:45:00.000-06:00

Mid-November brings us the return of the famous Leonid meteor shower, which has a storied history of producing some of the most sensational meteor displays ever recorded. from Julie

Aries Spears uncanny rap impersonations

2006-11-15T10:03:00.000-06:00

Aries Spears on a radio show doing some ridiculous rap impressions. LL Cool J, DMX, Jay-Z, & Snoop Dog are all channeled into the microphone. Not only does he get the voices, but he also gets the flow and delivery down pat. via Kotte

This is Broken

2006-11-08T12:14:00.000-06:00

Seth Goding speaks at Gel 2006 with some great examples on how "This Is Broken" and what it means. (20 minute video)

Cursive is obsolete?

2006-10-11T10:47:00.000-05:00

An article about how cursive just isn't used or taught much anymore. To be honest, I hardly ever use it. Maybe I'm just bitter from having to stay in during recess to practive my upper-case "Q"s.

Paper cut by Peter Callesen

2006-09-11T08:53:00.000-05:00

Some really cool art done with paper cuts and origami-like paper folding. via wibbler

Spider Robinson and his first librarian

2006-08-30T09:02:00.000-05:00

Science fiction author Spider Robinson writes about the librarian who he credits for his becoming a writer.

Mindset of the Class of 2010

2006-08-24T12:17:00.000-05:00

As college starts, it is time to see the mindset of the class of 2010. For example:

6. There has always been only one Germany.
...
28. Carbon copies are oddities found in their grandparents' attics.

... and more

Bound for Glory and Color Corrected

2006-08-18T08:26:00.000-05:00

A small group of color corrected pictures from the past. The impact seems so different when they look like they were taken with modern equipment instead of the faded prints we are used to.

YouTube - "In the Summertime"

2006-07-25T08:04:00.000-05:00

Music video of Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" featuring Derek Sherinian, Billy Idol and Slash. Watching Billy Idol sneer through a "hippie" classic is just too odd to pass up! via warrenellis.com

Suggestions for the 11th Commandment

2006-07-09T17:57:00.000-05:00

Some suggestions for an 11th Commandment from some Nebraska citizens.

from Julie

The Little Girl Giant

2006-06-26T09:16:00.000-05:00

A video of a giant marionette going through the city. Not CGI, an actual marionette being controlled by a team of puppeteers. (via metafilter)

Metrosexual Is out, Macho Is in

2006-06-19T14:38:00.000-05:00

All right! Now I can call myself a "machosexual" instead of a "slob"!

YouTube - Folgers Happy Mornings

2006-06-19T07:51:00.000-05:00

I've heard of morning people but this is crazy. via little.yellow.different

Podcast lectures for uni students

2006-05-29T18:04:00.000-05:00

Cool idea - moving more and more of the learning process into a media that allows the students to access when they need it, and probably as often as they need it. I know there were often lectures that I would have liked to have a pause or rewind button.(via techdirt)

Star Wars Original Unaltered Trilogy on DVD

2006-05-04T08:48:00.000-05:00

Big news from Lucasfilm, the original theatrical version of the Star Wars trilogy (New Hope, Empire, & Jedi)will be released on DVD. Of course, they are selling them for a limited time only, but now you can have proof that "Han shot first!"

DC loses copyright to "Superboy"

2006-04-18T08:19:00.001-05:00

According to an article in Variety, a federal judge recently dealt a blow to DC Comics in their current case against Jerry Siegel's heirs over ownership to Superboy, leaving the legal status of WB's Smallville in jeopardy.

via metafilter

Gone And Forgotten

2006-04-08T06:46:00.000-05:00

As Alex said when contributing this selection, "Where bad Superhero comics have gone to die". Make sure you check out the archives. Thanks Alex!

The Culture War

2006-04-07T17:03:00.000-05:00

Check out how some critics of new forms of entertainment have blasted them for corrupting people. Yes, see hwo the telephone, the waltz, and novels are bad for you!!

Password Recovery Speeds

2006-04-04T10:46:00.000-05:00

How long does it take for a computer to guess your password. The results may suprise you.

Up With Grups - The Ascendant Breed of Grown-Ups Who Are Redefining Adulthood

2006-03-30T09:05:00.000-06:00

All I could think about was the Pizzacato Five song, "If I were a Groupie" while reading this - which really had nothing to do with the article.

A long article, but kind of interesting if you are a 20 or 30 something "professional" who still wears jeans to the office.

3-Inch Tall Kitten May Be World's Smallest

2006-03-29T11:01:00.000-06:00

This one's for Julie - Some cute overload right here.

Quick change artists

2006-03-29T10:10:00.000-06:00

This video of quick change artists during half time of an NBA game is amazing! I'm a sucker for illusions and this is a great one.