touch probe

I started a new job last week, I've been running a Haas VF7 while building a jig. Fortunately the machine is tooled with a touch probe and a tool setter. These are awesome tools. The probe will automatically set work coordinates, and verify part dimensions, and make …

a simple post that says a lot

I found this on Signal vs. Noise; "Most copywriting on the web sucks because it's written for the writer, not for the reader. Write for the reader. That is all." I like it.

photosynth

If you had looked at me yesterday and said "tomorrow, you'll be blogging about Microsoft in a nice manner", I would have said "you're on better glue than I'm on!". But here I am, doing just that. Why? Because of this video, from TED (yeah, I watch a few of them).

This …

synthetic biology

A friend of mine wrote an excellent blog post on synthetic biology, take the time to read it, if you have even the slightest interest in science.

The most creative programming book ever written

Whether you code in Ruby or not, you have to check out this book. It was written by _Why (identity unknown).read more | digg story

electric sportbike

Here's a look at Lightning Motor's electric R1, powered buy 28 Lithium Ion batteries. Read more at LA Times. Somehow, it's just not sexy.

google maps street view

I'm not sure how long this has been around, but I stumbled across Google Maps new Street View today, and I gotta say it's pretty cool. Try it out here, make sure to play around with the controls on the picture.

new photo section

I've set up a new photo section on my blog, it's up there on the navigation tabs, or you can go here. I'm using slickr and lightbox (see right sidebar on photos page for links), not the plugin I was wishing for facebook integration, unfortunately that requires PHP5, …

what I think of tv...

original by L. Marie.

a new blog is born

My wife is a talented person, no really - I'm not just saying that. She launched her own blog yesterday, and there are some cool posts up already.

The most creative programming book ever written

Whether you code in Ruby or not, you have to check out this book.read more | digg story

facebook platform

Facebook is launching their Facebook Platform today. This thing has the potential to be huge. Log-in and have a look at your dashboard, on the left sidebar is a newly added (as in today) control where you can control what apps you use in your profile. This is a …

Facebook Launches Facebook Platform; They are the Anti-MySpace

Facebook is giving an unprecedented amount of access to developers. The API would allow, for example, a third party to recreate Facebook Photos, the most used photo application on the web. Users could then remove the default Facebook Photos and install the third party …

Another Christian Science Fair embarrasses itself

Brian Benson won first place in the Life Science/Biology category for his project "Creation Wins!!!," saying that he disproved part of the theory of evolution. Using a rolled-up paper towel suspended between two glasses of water with Epsom Salts, the paper towel formed …

Facebook Opens Its Pages

Facebook opens it's pages to corporate america. I can see it now... "You've been poked by Wal-Mart. Poke back?"read more | digg story

Henry Rollins "Drawing Conclusions" on Wal*Mart

Henry calls it like it is in a spoken word performance that was later animated for his show on IFC.read more | digg story

cool video made with 6 sided dice

Fujiya & Miyagi "Ankle Injuries" video made using 6 sided dice:

future of television

The future of TV... Joost. Anyone have an invite to spare? I'd love one, thanks ;)

alternate fuel sources

I flew home from Ft Lauderdale today, and I enjoy picking up a random magazine for a flight - like junk food for the brain. Today I bought the May 2007 copy of Popular Science, in it a special on the "Future Of The Car". Interesting read, as a gearhead I have been …

Hybrid Cars' Fantasy Mileage Ratings Drive Into the Sunset

This year, new test standards have forced manufacturers to lower advertised efficiency claims on most models compared to previous years, and car lots are bracing for a tougher environment for hybrid sales - have a look at this article if you are at all interested in …