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So I got emailled these. I am not sure where they came from – although there was thought they may have originated from College Humor.

Still, this makes me think – Who has the time to put this together. Better yet, who is the ingenious person that took the time. Or even more – Where is Leia’s Facebook profile and can I be her friend.

What other Facebook profiles can you imagine? Star Trek? Gremilins? Good Times? William Katt from Greatest American Hero is on Facebook – Check out what he says.

In the meantime, here are the posts. Pretty friggin hillarious.

Scientists have shown off an effect not unlike that of the “phasers” in the show Star Trek – but- hold yer tricorder there, Trekfan! it only works on tiny worms called nematodes.

The worms were fed a molecule that, when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, changes its shape. Then they exposed to UV light, and they exhibited paralysis.

When the worms were again exposed to visible light, they regained their ability to move.

So, no handheld phasers yet, but maybe someday…

Meanwhile, keep practicing that Vulcan neck pinch there, sport!

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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.

In honor of the new Star Trek prequil trailer, we have this: A guy in London takes his flat (aka apartment) and turns it into his own Captains Bridge. Actually a “Voyager Style” Studio apartment, designed by Tony Alleyne.

What inspires a man to change his apartment like that? I suppose you could have put up some french pattern wallpaper or pad the walls with egg crate padding (like I did for audio). So why not Trekkin it?

Read more about the Apartment here. Complete with before and after pictures.

Star Trek comes out May 9th. View the Trailer here.