Friday Cocktail - Apple Sunrise

Apple Sunrise in Puerto Rico Glass, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

My first experience with Applejack Brandy, and a good one.

Cheers!

Smoke

Smoke, originally uploaded by critical_idiot.

This gives you an idea of what it has been like visually. As I said below, it looks clear now, but it still smells smokey.

Rings of fire fill skies with smoke - 05/10/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Rings of fire fill skies with smoke - 05/10/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
Surreal couple of days outside here. The subtropical storm in the Atlantic is funnelling all the smoke from fires as far away as Georgia right down to the southern tip of Florida. The last two nights you could see, smell, and taste the smoke. This morning looks clear, but it still smells smokey (not unpleasant, but a little ominous when you know what's going on). It's supposed to clear up over the next few days, but I'm not so sure. The article link above has a pdf map (why not a jpg?) that shows all the fires. There really aren't many near here, but the wind pattern is pushing it all here.

By the bench on a sunny Saturday at Hollywood Beach

By the bench on a sunny Saturday at Hollywood Beach, originally uploaded by Photographically Yours, Inc..

Someone started a flickr photo pool for Hollywood Beach and this picture just caught my eye. Any of you coming to visit soon?

New Obsession and Goofy Stories

It's been a very low posting week because my free time has been consumed with scouring craigslist and ebay for used kayaks. We've been looking for a few weeks, but got seriously obsessive when I missed out on one by a few minutes. So a post goes up on craigslist at 10:30 Sunday night, for an Ocean Scupper Pro sit on top kayak for $300
I replied first thing monday morning. The guy was sellling first-come first-served so I slipped out at lunch and put down a deposit (I drive the car, LuRu had the truck). It turns out the seller kept it on his giant catamaran. He tells me he's had 3 or 4 other contacts about it, but it's mine. He also says that he sold his other one to his neighbor 2 boats down. Monday night we take the truck back to the marina to pick up the boat and pass the boat of the guy who bought the other kayak. He's out and sort of recognizes me from earlier, though I look different without my necktie and dress pants. We talk and he bought the kayak to replace one of a different style and he wants to get rid of his original. So, now we're proud owners of 2 almost new sit on top kayaks. One is the same as the one pictured above, but it's almost neon green. The other is a similar color to the one above but is much shorter and a little wider. So we can try both styles out and easily sell one to get another when we decide what we like, though as of now they fit in the truck pretty well.

So, once we get the new boats, I go into research mode about where to try them out. I find that there's a public park that's free to launch kayaks from during the week. Last night was a full moon, and there was supposed to be a full moon kayak tour from this park. We didn't necessarily want to go on the tour, but it just seemed like it must be a good place to go, so we loaded the boats up and headed out around 7pm. We found the boat launch but no one was around. We figured the group left at 6:30 like the advertising said, so no big deal. We launched and paddled through the mangrove trails until we reached the beautiful calm as glass lake. We paddled around the edge of the lake observing birds (Ibis I think) a raccoon, and several jumping fish, and watched the sunset. We never ran into another soul. It was wierd to be in the middle of such a large metropolis and not see anyone. We paddled in and loaded up the truck around 9pm, only to find we'd been locked in the park. Apparently the kayak tour didn't make their quota so the trip was cancelled, so the park closed at 7:30. We had to call the police and wait for a park ranger to let us out. We're pretty new at the nature thing.

Cheers to another great weekend!

Friday Cocktail - Leninade

Leninade, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

Something light and refreshing as the weather heats up. It's a more sophisticated take on the old electric lemonade or simply lemonade and vodka. Of course I might be cutting into the sophistication with my over-the-top garnish.

Tequila Cocktails Galore - Cinco de Mayo Preparation

Tequila Cocktails Galore
I did a Cinco de Mayo post last year for the Friday Cocktail, so I doubt I'll do it again tomorrow, so the above link provides several different cocktails to add some variety to your Cinco de Mayo festivities.

Chris Jordan’s photographic series “Running The Numbers” exhibit opens at the Q2 Gallery in Second Life.

Chris Jordan’s photographic series “Running The Numbers” exhibit opens at the Q2 Gallery in Second Life.
Francis kindly pointed out that the "Running The Numbers" show I blogged previously is showing in second life. Wish I'd have noticed his comment earliear as LuRu was goofing in second life for a good part of last night since the threat of thunderstorms kept us off our new (used) kayaks. We should have clear skies tonight for our inaugural paddle under the full moon, so we'll have to check this out later this weekend.

Friday Cocktail - Pink Lady

pinklady1, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

Although I blogged the Ramos Gin Fiz first, this was my first cocktail I every made using egg whites. A wonderful classic cocktail that I will certainly make again.

Modern Mechanix � Sipper With Built-in Refrigerant

Modern Mechanix � Sipper With Built-in Refrigerant

Would make a very fine addition to my barware collection.

Can you make this Greg?

For Your Entertainment: Good clown or evil clown?

chris jordan photography

chris jordan photography
Gotta check out his By the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait exhibition. It's the intersection of statistics, social commentary, and art. I'm certain web images don't do it justice, but it's better than nothing.

Depicts 106,000 aluminum cans, the number used in the US every thirty seconds.

Lots more.

Via Eyebream Reblog

Shock & Awe (Banned Cover Art)

Shock & Awe (Banned Cover Art)
You've seen some, you've hears of some others, but this list of banned or at least controversial album covers is very fun. Did you know that some called for a ban on Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" because they thought it looked like he was pissing on the flag?

Ian Faith: They're not gonna release the album... because they have decided that the cover is sexist.
Nigel Tufnel: Well, so what? What's wrong with bein' sexy? I mean there's no...
Ian Faith: Sex-IST!
David St. Hubbins: IST!

For Mikey!

frosting glorious frosting, originally uploaded by apricotX.

This screamed share with you!

Friday Cocktail - Cherry Drop

Cherry Drop, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

Similar to a lemon drop but with Kirshwasser to give it a cherry flavor. Late post due to friday hookey. We took the day off and went cable waterskiing. No boats, just a cable drive overhead. Awesome!

Free Dog or Cat Food Cupon from Iams

IamsPromise.com
Zandra eats Iams brand cat food and I just went to their site to check for any updates on the pet food recall. While there I found this part of the site where you can sign up for a cupon for a free 4lb bag of food so a pretty worthwhile cupon.

Savenetradio.org

Savenetradio.org
Information about the decision fo the copyright royalty board's dramatic raise in royalty rates for webcasters that will undoubtedly kill most if not all net radio. They have a nice prepared letter that you can fax (via the website) to your representatives by just entering your contact information (they figure out your representatives from your address).

15 (other) Uses for Vodka

Drink of the Week 2.0 - Blog Archive - 15 (other) Uses for Vodka
Most revolve around vodka as a cleaner, or home remedy. I might try it on a jellyfish sting or for poison ivy.

The Truth About Men

SWAPATORIUM: The Truth About Men
Great set of pictures of men away at their hunting camp. Guns, Booze, Porn and Passing Out.

Friday Cocktail - Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon with Whistle Swizzle Stick, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

I just walked across campus to and from a stats seminar and it's so gorgeous out. I can't wait to get home this evening and hit the beach for a dip in our gorgeous blue water. So, until then I'll post the Blue Lagoon Cocktail. I haven't found too many blue drinks that are really worth it, but this is one of the better one's I've tried. I might try this next time with less or no simple syrup.

Cheers!

The Filter - Instant Playlist Generator Plugin for iTunes

The Filter - Instant Playlist Generator Plugin for iTunes
Free and sounds like a perfect solution. I just found out about this at Cool Hunting and haven't tried it yet, but I wanted to blog it now so I can find it when I'm at home.

Austria's Five Star Prison

The Glory of Carniola

Not a bad place to pay your debt to society. More pictures and funny analysis if you follow the link.

Via We Make Money Not Art

Ramos Gin Fiz

Ramos Gin Fiz, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

A New Orleans institution that I never tried before I moved. Unlike any cocktail I've ever had before and well worth the effort. The second cocktail in my New Orleans Themed Decadent Sunday.

Decadent Sunday's were hatched when I spent a Sunday at the end of February making and tasting new cocktails in the afternoon. I figured the only thing that would make this better would be to add a few friends and let them make the drinks some of the time. Now we have a small group rotating the hosting duties, but I started with the first Decadent Sunday at the end of March. I chose a New Orleans theme and made 5 of the myriad of New Orleans cocktails. More from the event can be found at my decadent sunday photo collection.

Cheers!

Make-up Thursday Cocktail - Stiletto

Stiletto, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

I took the day off last Friday and ended up taking a sick kitty to the vet and forgot to post a Friday Cocktail. So here' s one for a Thursday and I'll add another tomorrow. This one is an unusual mix of Bourbon, Amaretto, and Cranberry. Click the pic for the recipe.

Cheers

Black girl, white parents? In South Africa During Apartheid

When She Was White
Fascinating story of a black girl born to two white parents in South Africa in the late 50s. A very rare occurrence, but aparently genetically possible. At the age of 9 she was expelled from her school because her designation changed from white to "coloured" and she was not allowed to live with ehr parents except as a servant. Supreme court battles were fought and her designation changed. Then she left home at the age of 15 and was disowned by her parents for eloping with a black man.

Bottom's Up Doorbell

doorbellbottomsupbypetervanderjagt

The new house doesn't have a doorbell, and I'd love to be alerted to the arrival of guests by the sound of clinking wine glasses. Of course at $151, I'll have to teach myself to make one if I want it to happen.

Via Saving the world, one drink at a time

OmniZero.4 bot performs amazing feats of strength, rope jumping - Engadget

OmniZero.4 bot performs amazing feats of strength, rope jumping - Engadget

BizarreRecords.com

BizarreRecords.com
An unbelieveable treasure trove of bad album covers. Lots of categories to choose from such as:
Nice Organ

Music for...

Very Special Artists

Cajun Flavor

And many more. There are books and t-shirts as well. And a blog that might not get updated much.

SHIVER MY TIMBERS!

SHIVER MY TIMBERS!, originally uploaded by potato potato.

Christian Ventriloquist Pirates being Unfair to the Devil! Wow!

Cocktail of the Week: Angel Face Martini

Angel Face Martini, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

I recently added applejack to the bar and am enjoying the results. Click the picture for the recipe.

Cheers!

Bush's Last Day Countdown Clock

01.20.09 Bush's Last Day Buttons, Magnets, Decals, Hats, Mugs and Bumperstickers, T-shirts and Countdown Clocks
It's nice watching the seconds tick away, though a bit disheartening seeing the number of days.

YesButNoButYes: Top 15 Unintentionally Funny Comic Book Panels

YesButNoButYes: Top 15 Unintentionally Funny Comic Book Panels
Language and social norms change making some comics from the past unintentionally funny.


The comments say that butt-stroking means getting hit with the butt end of a gun. Ouch.

For Future Reference

For Your Entertainment: At least they weren't volleyballs
Image link is somehow protected. Trust me it's worth it. Click above and find out the fate of the Swimmer Trapped by Beach Balls.

Leprechaun/cop busts speeders - 03/16/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Leprechaun/cop busts speeders - 03/16/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
Happy St. Patrick's Day, here's your ticket.

Cocktail of the Week - Tequila Fizz

Tequila Fizz, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

This is like a really good slightly mellow margarita with a little fiz. Notice the lime twists. I picked up how to do that from Mr. Martini at Behind the bar show . He does an entertaining and informative blog and podcast and he did one video cast where I picked up the twists.

Cheers!

I Rock and I have Independent Data to Back it Up

does it suck?
I rock harder than boingboing and flickr!

Fun little infographic toy. You put in your search terms and it creates a ratio of positive to negative references to your term and normalizes it to 10. What a surprise that I rock arder than my favorite places. I knew I would rock harder than Bush, but I was surprised that Cheney rocked harder than bush, so I tried entering their whole names. Apparently they suck equally. Bush on it's own is lower, could it be due to pr0n sites being anti a different kind of bush?

Via Neatorama

Flickr: The Stick Figures in Peril Pool

Flickr: The Stick Figures in Peril Pool
Been geeking around on flickr alot lately. I'm currently most amused with this group committed to sharing warning signs from all over the world. Many have great comments. Here are a few recent one's that caught my eye.

by Jon Wiley

by Joe Schablotnik

by fab34

TheThriftShopper.Com Thrift Store Directory Listing Thrift Shops

TheThriftShopper.Com Thrift Store Directory Listing Thrift Shops
Search by location, add any thrift shops not in the directory, and review listed thrift shops. Could come in real handy.

Dr. Bamboo

Dr. Bamboo
Neat new coctail/illustration blog. Original illustrations of each cocktail recipe with tasting notes.

Via Eye of the Goof

Cocktail of the Week - Blimey

Blimey with Sword Pick, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

I could also imagine this strained in a cocktail glass.
Cheers!

'Psychology Of Evil' Prof's Last Stanford Lecture blasts the President

cbs5.com - 'Psychology Of Evil' Prof's Last Stanford Lecture
"Individual military personnel those who stripped prisoners and leashed them like dogs are only as culpable as the people who created the overall environment in which the soldiers operated, Zimbardo told undergraduates enrolled in Introductory Psychology."

Way to go out swinging.

The Lovely Ladies who made Jetsetting, Jetsetting

More Lovely Stewardesses
and
Airline: Identity, Design and Culture
Two back to back posts full of great scans from a couple of books about stewardesses and the airline culture of the jetset era from the World of Kane.

Just a couple of my favorites to peak your interest:

Dade cops' new beat: MySpace - 03/05/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Dade cops' new beat: MySpace - 03/05/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
If I'd found this on myspace itself I'd have thought it was a joke. But it's for real, the Miami-Dade police department has started a myspace profile. I find it somewhat amusing that they used pimp-my-profile. com to make their page virtually unreadable. Something odd about seeing In God We Trust followed immediately by www.pimp-my-profile.com. There's a kernel of a good idea here, to give parents the option of allowing their kids to have myspace profile if they add the police department (the page is specifially monitored by the sexual crimes bureau). However, it seems like it's likely to give parents a false sense of security. Friends can't see private messages and instant messages and who knows how thoroughly the pd will screen comments and bulletins over time. Who will be the first to make the ironic Miami-Dade Police Department is in my Top 8 T-shirt?

Cocktail of the Week Returns - Cham 69

Cham 69, originally uploaded by Experiment 33.

After a hiatus coinciding with our move to Miami, the cocktail of the week returns and I'm going to do it the way I had always wanted to. I will make and photograph the cocktail each week. I've got a head start and if you want to look ahead feel free to follow the link into my flickr stream to see some cocktails that will be featured here in the future. Also follow the link to see the full recipe and notes.

Cheers!

Barware - a photoset on Flickr

Barware - a photoset on Flickr
I finally got around to taking pics of most of my collection of vintage barware. I've also started a group for fellow collectors on flickr so hopefully I'll get to enjoy more pictures. Please join the group here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/barware/

AP Wire | 02/23/2007 | Child finds $1,300 in thrift store book

AP Wire | 02/23/2007 | Child finds $1,300 in thrift store book
Dang!

Happy Mardi Gras

Hope you're enjoying Carnevale wherever you are. Here are some shots from our parade Saturday:

Street Fighter 2 VALENTINES!

SF2 VALENTINES!
Who thought this was a good idea?



Via Dethroaner

Eye of the Goof: Vintage Valentines

Eye of the Goof: Vintage Valentines
Three great vintage valentines, especially the one with the cocktail onions.

Vintage Valentines

Vintage Valentines
Great collection with snyde comments. Lots of bad puns and inappropriate or creepy imagery. Here's a couple that stand out.


Happy Valentines Day

The Big Easy Rollergirls: Big Easy Rollergirls do Muses!

The Big Easy Rollergirls: Big Easy Rollergirls do Muses!
Check out their throws for the Muses parade Thursday night.



More throws at the site.

You Go Grillfriend

, originally uploaded by Miss Retro Modern.

Wish I could take credit for the fantastic captioning in the comments on this photo, like,

"So, Gordon, after you're through blowing on my wiener, would you mind putting it in my bun?"

From the As He Was photo pool.

Empties

Empties, originally uploaded by sbest2048.

Had to highlight this photo before it gets pushed out of the slide show.

It's that time of year

Sadly missed Krewe du Vieux for the second year in a row. Here's a flickr slideshow from some who did attend.

betterPropaganda - Free MP3s and music videos.

betterPropaganda - Free MP3s and music videos.
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of bumping into a long lost friend, betterPropaganda. When I got my first computer with high speed internet connection I immediately delved into the world of online music, generally being frustrated with shady legalities and bad music. At some point I found betterPropaganda and I was set, except after a while it seemed that they weren't adding new music and the site wasn't running as good as it should, so I moved on. Well, I'm pleased to say that betterPropaganda is now my new/old favorite spot for new tunes. It's got the best mix of indie, electronica, and hip-hop, but if you prefer you can filter out any of those genres. They highlight 15 recomended tunes in the right column and all you have to do is click stream and away it goes. If you like a song you can download it free and legally. Based on their recomendation, I'll be downloading the New Young Pony Club tonight (great party music, check their myspace page for a few more tunes). Below the recommendations are the 10 most recent additions to the site, also streamable. If that's not enough they have a streaming radio link that's been perfect for listening while at work.

When you want to dig deeper into a band, they have pages for each band with bio stuff and list of all songs available on bP. Again you can stream them. I have run into one small problem, when I stream one artist's songs, then go to another artist's page and try to stream the new artist's songs I get the original stream. Hopefully that won't last forever. Also nice, while on the artists page there is a list of similar artists, again all streamable. So, if you're in a Brazillian Girls mood, but don't want to listen to only Brazillian Girls, click the stream similar link and get Slow Train Soul, Danger Mouse & Zero 7, Bjork, Royksopp, Nouvelle Vague, and others. Great for finding new music.

If that wasn't enough you can also rate artists and get more personalized recommendations. I haven't even begun to dig into the reviews, interviews, and podcasts. Now, some of the features require signing up, but it's a free login and they don't ask much. I actually had an old login that I forgot about, so I can't recall what they ask. They also send newsletters if you opt in.

Sorry soma.fm, last.fm, accuradio, and kcrw, I won't be spending much time with you in the near future.

Video Game Art

Rosemarie fiore

Very cool long exposure shots of 80s video games.

For Greg - Flickr: Librarian Trading Cards

Flickr: Librarian Trading Cards
Something to go with the new job perhaps? Stumbled upon while fooling around with fd's flickr toys.

Undercurrent Arts

Undercurrent Arts

Looking forward to gallery walking Saturday night, and especially checking out this space. With a show titled "Out of the Ashes."

Tags: Art, Miami, Wynwood, Gallery, experiment33, exp33

ESPN.com - NFL - Super Bowl Rings

ESPN.com - NFL - Super Bowl Rings
Nice stories and close-up pictures of all 40 super bowl rings. Quite a progression of bling. Is anyone still saying bling? Many rings have been lost or stolen over the years, and many returned. They take ring measurments soon after the superbowl and most linemen's hands are still swolen from the game/season so when they get their rings they are impossibly large. The largest ever made went to William "the refridgerator" Perry from Super Bowl XX. It's large enough to pass a half dollar through.
Here's my favorite, but I'm a fan...

Tags: football, nfl, super bowl, ring, experiment33, exp33

Official UK Gelli Baff TV Website

Official UK Gelli Baff TV Website
my del.icio.us is hanging up, so I'm posting this here so I don't lose it. It's from boingboing and you probably already read them so I don't repost much from them. Anyway, this stuff looks awesome for video art. It's a powder that when mixed with water turns it into a thick colored gel, marketed as a way to make bathtime fun for kids. Several colors, reasonable price, commercial on the site makes it look pretty easy to use and turn back into water with salt. Not supposed to stain, but don't eat it or get it in your eyes.

Tags: bath, gel, art, experiment33, exp33

FlickrFriends - Find your contacts on flickr

FlickrFriends - Find your contacts on flickr
Recently was contacted via flickr from an old college friend which was really nice. Then I stumbled across the Top 10 flickr hacks post on eyebeam reblog and found the flickrfriends hack. Upload any list of email addresses, lots of formats accepted, and see if you have any friends with accounts. Very quick and easy. If I've got your address in my yahoo account and you have public pics at flickr I probably have added you as a contact. If I haven't contact me.

Tags: flickr, hack, contacts, experiment33, exp33

YesButNoButYes: Fictional Sitcom Employers For Which I'd Love To Work

YesButNoButYes: Fictional Sitcom Employers For Which I'd Love To Work
The fine Aquaman over at YesButNoButYes wrote a thought provoking (in a juvenile way) post about what sitcom employers and jobs he'd like to have. Got me to thinking about my own list.

1. Bartender - Regal Beagle - Three's Company
I'll start with one that Aquaman also wants, but he really nailed it. Lot's of sitcoms have bars, but this would definitely be the best, never too busy, good looking clientele, etc. I'd love hearing Larry and Jack mack on the ladies. I definitely would not want to tend bar at Cheers. Sam gets dibs on all the best looking women and everyone just drinks beer except that prick Frasier. I'm torn about the bar in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, might be too much fighting, plus the tips would be terrible.

2. Handyman - Facts of Life
You know a nice manly influence around the house. Come to think of it, I don't really remember the show, just that I had a massive crush on Jo, and occasionally Tootie and Blair.

3. Assistant to Jethro - Beverly Hillbilies
Would have been the first member of his entourage, helping him make all his schemes reality.

4. DJ - WKRP in Cincinnati
That show could have used a punk rock dj, right after Johnny Fever's show.

5. Assistant Coach - Coach/First and Ten
Recently saw the complete First and Ten DVDs at a gas station for $10. Why didn't I pull the trigger? I don't remember the coaches much, just the players, so I'll reserve judgment. I could definitely coach with Craig T., Jerry, and Dauber.

6. Latex Tester - VanDeLay Industries
Nuff said

7. Gopher - Bluth Company - Arrested Development
Never a dull moment

8. Member - The A Team
Maybe not a sitcom, but come on. I might have to get some cards made up.

And a few jobs I wouldn't want, but not from the myriad of sitcoms focused on bad jobs:
1. Bank Teller - Beverly Hillbilies
2. Anything - M.A.S.H.
3. Producer - Home Improvement
4. Dishwasher - Alice

Feel free to add your own in comments

Tags: humor, sictom, jobs, experiment33, exp33

Pregnant Fan Offers to Trade Ad Space on Belly for Super Bowl Tickets

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State :: This space for rent

She's got the flight and hotel covered. She just needs tickets and you can paint your message across her 9month pregnant belly. I'm looking forward to all the craziness surrounding the super bowl to start up this weekend. I wonder how much it will affect us.

Tags: Super Bowl, football, ad, pregnant, experiment33, exp33

MiamiHerald.com | 01/24/2007 | Jacksonville pays $5,000 to settle atheists' suit

MiamiHerald.com | 01/24/2007 | Jacksonville pays $5,000 to settle atheists' suit
In response to recent murders in Jacksonville the city sponsored a "day of faith" rally. An aethiest group brought a lawsuit based on the use of government funds for a religious use. "Edward Kagin, American Atheists' lead attorney, called the settlement a victory for the organization and for all people concerned about the erosion of church-state separation." Well, I'm very concerned about the erosion of church-state separation, but I don't see how this helps in the least. Yes, the city could have avoided this whole thing by calling it a day of peace and having the exact same programming, but all this does is set up the aethists for ridicule. I'll be watching for a mention on the daily show. Why haven't aethists tackled the idiocy of not allowing gay marriage? That seems like a much more important issue of separation of church and state to me.

That reminds me, back when we were volunteering at the shelter, post Katrina, there were several groups of volunteers from various religious organizations that wore matching t-shirts to identify themselves (I only specifically recall the yellow-shirted scientologists, but there were other groups as well). We joked we should make t-s that said "Aethiests are here to help" on the front and "because obviously, there is no God" on the back.

Tags: aethist, law, separation of church and state, experiment33, exp33

The State of the Union Address Drinking Game 2007

The State of the Union Address Drinking Game 2007
If I weren't in Spanish class until the speech is mostly over (hopefully) I don't know if I could stomach watching it, but with this drinking game I might have the same problem only with a lot more laughs.

Via Yes But No But Yes

Tags: politics, drinking, game, experiment33, exp33

Shed Weight by Playing Video Games!

.::{WiiNintendo.net}::.
Guy loses 9lbs over 6 weeks by playing nintendo Wii Sports 30 minutes a day, every day. He claims he didn't alter his diet (even eating the typical holiday meals and drinking the typical holiday drinks). Pictures, video, lots of stats, and details at the site. Damn, there's not a room in my house big enough to set up and play with a Wii.

Via Dethroner

Tags: exercise, nintendo, wii, weight loss, experiment33, exp33

Dave Cole Knitting Machine

DailyServing.com

More info at the artist's site: www.theknittingmachine.com

Via Neatorama

Tags: art, knitting, installation, sculpture, experiment33, exp33

YouTube - History of Religion in 1.9 min.

Looks like the YouTube video was taken down. Here's another version from www.mapsofwar.com



We just started taking Spanish lessons last night and our instructor presented a history similar to this via a whiteboard and some markers to help us understand a little about the history of the Spanish language. Then I stumble upon this:
(now deleted youtube video was here)
Not bad for 2 minutes.

Via Information Aesthetics

Tags: history, religion, youtube, video, experiment33, exp33