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Best ads on TV

Do yourself a favor and go watch some of the great ads on Best Ads on TV. Click “Awards” and scroll down.

New telemark binding design

New design for telemark bindings. Of course, this comes just after I bought tele-boots. Oh well…

Google Calendar

I make a point of not posting immediately about Google launches, as I don’t want to be a source of Google info. This being said, it’s about time I mentioned Google Calendar. Congrats to Mike Bolin for launching a great product!

Octopi simulate jointed limbs

Octopi are really cool: apparently they can contract their tentacles so as to simulate a jointed limb. Most interesting comment of the article:

It also suggests that articulated limbs with joints may be the best evolutionary solution for such motion, the researchers argue. After all, the flexible octopus has unlimited options for that movement.

Gigapxl

Thought your 8MP camera was pretty sweet? Check out Gigapxl project has some really high-resolution pictures.

Interactive mirror

This interactive mirror for an Infiniti car showcase is pretty cool.

Prison escapee video

Amazing video of a prison escapee talking himself out of an encounter with a police officer. Great example of social engineering (ie. lying).

Weird optical illusion

This optical illusion blows my mind.

Love Hate shirt

The Love Hate shirt is a very clever idea.

Brian Jungen art

Brian Jungen does cool art with sneakers and plastic lawn chairs.