Archive for March, 2009

I was in a 2nd hand store looking for that ever elusive “Family Ties – the Board Game”, as well as my favorite VHS tape – “Tae Bo for Dummies”. I did find the missing Papa Smurf Glass for my collection (Someone  – who shall remain nameless – decided to play ball in the house).

At any rate, we passed by the toys and this was too funny of a picture to pass up. Enjoy!

I remember when the CableCuffs showed up – being able to wrap a cable and hold it down with the cuff was a great invention. It was like Velcro, but it’s locking mechanism made it more useful in some situations. So now, picture a cuff on a hanger…

That is the Claw by Lidwig, a company that creates quick clamp technology. The Quick Clamps are great for woodworking, but the Claw is something for the everyday household.

Got a Garden hose, rope, air hose or other cable? Well, just wrap it up, put it on the Claw and hang it in the garage. Running an extension cord and want to keep it out of the way? Run it through the Claw and hang it on a nail.

The Claw is made with a Reinforced Glass Composite. That means it’s a glass fiber weaved by plastic, therefore stronger than plastic. I talked to one of their team members and they say it can hold 30 kg, or 66 lbs. If that is the case, you might even be able to hold up something like a Bicycle by using 2 clamps.

At first the site says it’s coming soon, however their Lidwig team member said I can get it through their American Distributor (EagleAmerica.com) and it says the Claw is available for order. If you are looking for a useful item that can also act as an organizer, then the Claw may be for you.

OMG! I have a HUMONGOUS Backyard and could see this go into it. The OfficePOD is a room at your house for you to work. You can put the OfficePOD in the Garage, in the front yard, in the back yard, on the roof, or wherever you choose.

An enclosed cubicle in your house might just be the answer you are looking for to get out of the office. There is apparently a power outlet, but no wired phone or data outlets: they expect you to run wireless on that aspect.

It’s an enclosed cubicle, so the elements wont get to what’s inside. The site says it comes with a “secure locking system of the highest quality” – whatever THAT means. Don’t really see a key hole anywhere, but it might be hidden by the space-age design.

Um, in thinking about it, the summers can get pretty hot and the winters pretty cold. I don’t see an AC or heater attachment. Maybe you schlep it into the Garage during the cold months.

They do say that they reduce CO2 emissions if you use a OfficePOD (46 to 67%). You will also save yourself money from the daily commute to work. It is an isolated environment, therefore you will have privacy even if junior is running the lawnmower (to a point).

It’s a neat idea, but looks like a glorified shed. Star trek fans might like the look, but you’ll need around $7000 to lease the unit. Oh yeah – it’s also in the UK, so you might have to wait if you are in the States.

I have seen some Poll dancing in my time, but never like this. The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) has cameras out in the woods to watch wildlife. They caught this Bear using a tree to take care of an itch.

I know how this guy feels. I hate it when I have an itch on my back I cannot get to. Therefore I do a similar dance on a corner of a wall. Good thing nobody’s caught me on camera.

So sit back and dance out with this Bear. But remember: you should never approach a Bear in the woods for a Lapdance.

I love it when people think outside the box. This person thought outside the credit card. Then they put their iPhone on it.

I have made credit card art before – you don’t want to just throw away a card – so you turn it into a mobile or some wall art. Well, maybe you should have your credit work for you.

If you are watching a movie off that iPhone, this is a handy item to have around. It will stand your iphone up so you can watch the video. Of course, you can also do other things with the iPhone like read a book or follow a recipe when you cook.

Make.com has all the instructions on making this little helper. Then again, use it for more than your iPhone. Those Wizard of Oz collector plates maybe?

If you were to make lemonade out of lemons, this would be the way to go!

Jerry Jalava, A computer programmer in Finland lost his ring finger in a motorcycle accident. Drawing on the world of James Bond, or the 6 Million Dollar Man, perhaps, he was fitted with a prosthetic finger, embedded USB flash drive.

The USB connector’s access is behind a ‘rubber nail’. and the “finger” can come off his hand completely, so he can The finger detaches so he can work, while his USB is in port.

He’s also planning to get another prosthetic with a shell, and will have removable fingertip and RFID tag. Actually, now I’m thinking Maskatron.

Speaking of Steve Austin, there is also a Canadian documentary filmmaker, who lost an eye as a child. He says he is planning on getting a prosthetic eye with an embedded camera. Then we can get a human’s eye view of the world!

Finally, the science of the 21st century is catching up to the 70′s!

Well, maybe now I’ve seen it all? I think NOT! To go with your Bloody Shower Curtain, it’s a Zombie Jamboree!

It’s in tribute to Harry Belafonte! Well, sort of. It will most likely be a theme to any new version of the Return of the Living Dead franchise. The Black and White look was hilarious, but every now and then a dancer hit the curtain, so you saw the background disappear. But who cares! It’s a Zombie Jamboree!

Here is a Shower Curtain that will definitely make you scream “NORMAN!!” It’s the Bloody Shower curtain! Fun for all! Now all you need is Bloody towels and floor mats. Maybe a Red Toothpaste, shower gel and one of those magnetic cutlery holders next to the sink for easy access.

I just hope you don’t ever have a Psycho Killer (Qu’est-ce que c’est?) in the shower. Run run run, run run run away!

‘Nuff said, fanDork! Now, go see the Watchmen movie! In the meantime, check out this Bitstrips comic:

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Here it is! My weekend at the Midwest Model Railroad show! Every dork’s dream… building a choo choo layout!

Overheard by a vendor at this show- ‘I’m sorry, we don’t have anything for girls.’

WOW! That was just… WOW! How could he? To diss the female dork?! SHAME!

Well, be that as it may, the other thing I heard… and heard a LOT… was how I was some sort of UberDork, because I knew how to operate my laptop and my Video camera, to film my report. So, as it turns out, I was quite a smart dork at the show!

Remember when we had the Million dollar Homepage? Well, a new entrepraneur is trying a new twist on the old idea.

World For Sale is a new twist on the same idea. The difference is you are buying a part of the world. Only difference? $100 a pop. At least the Million Dollar Homepage was $1. I can understand $10, but $100?

You can place your logos on the map if they are available. The spots on the map will be available for the next 10 years, possibly longer if they feel like it. Of course, they say they are not responsible if the site goes down tomorrow…

Does this pixel thing work? I know that there is a small program where you can sell $10 a pixel – 100×100 square. Maybe Dorkazine should employ that. Would you buy a pixel on Dorkazine?

BTW – the 28 year old Entrepraneur from Britian says 10% will go to charity (which is not publicly known yet). There are 6800 blocks which could turn into a 68,000 profit for this person (remember, 10% goes to charity).

Get this: you walk in a store, you see a bunch of folders overflowing in a bin. You steer around it as so not to run over the folders – but the mound starts to move. You step back as the pile of folders stands up and starts walking toward you. Just as you cowar back, the Red Power Ranger shows up and a major ninja fight scene happens.

Well, maybe not. But that first part can happen. At Urban Camoflauge, you can see the “Folder Guy” unfold. There is also the “Box Guy” and the “Handbag Guy”.

The idea is inspired by the Military camouflage suit. You would see that in movies like “Shooter”.  No Money suit, though, like in those H&R Block commercials.

While I don’t think the Power Rangers will show up, I know that these guys probably won’t harm you. Otherwise you wouldn’t be going back to that store.