Like kung-foo, only 40 pounds heavier…
On Aug. 16, 1960 Air Force Captain Joseph Kittinger at 102,800 feet above the earth jumped–into the near-vacuum of space. Simply an amazing story!
Here is an interview http://www.forbes.com/global/2003/1208/060.html
Here is a video of a fall from 94,795 feet http://www.jpaerospace.com/away17%20descent.wmv
It’s amazing that people are still playing the original NES, released 20 years ago. I still have a collection of at least 50 games gathering dust somewhere.
Some creative individuals have created a slim NES that’s 1.5″ thick, and has built-in support for wireless controllers. It will play all those NES cartridges that you haven’t sold for $3 (right?). You can get your own for $59.99, which, coincidentally, is the new lowered price for a Nintendo Gamecube with 2 games and 2 controllers.
Not only is it functional, but it may evoke deep feelings of empathy (or violence!). It’s called “The Ex”, and is obviously targeted at the burned-lover/spouse category. $79.99 includes the stainless steel knives.
The color hides the bloodstains…
Creepy. A company is planning to offer video screen attached to tombstones, so that visitors can watch video of the deceased. The screens will be solar-powered, and will only output audio through a headphone jack, so the cemetary won’t be filled with the cacophany of dead people’s voices.
If this takes off, I see a new pastime emerging… cemetary television!
To keep your nuts and berries cool on those warm days on the field. Check out the icon in the middle of the fan…
This was just too damn retro-cool to pass up… I just love Japanese gadgets that are completely impractical and useless!
Man turning 30 decides to celebrate by tatooing a video game totem on his leg. The totem contains the games that most affected him throughout his life, from Pong onwards. That’s dedication man!
A bunch of crazies calling themselves Peaceoholics (original, doncha think?) have camped in protest outside of Rockstar Studios, the publisher of the games Grand Theft Auto and the upcoming Bully. They are currently protesting the Bully game, in which you play a school bully. Don’t you love it when people protest something they know nothing about?
Here are their demands:
# Not to release Bully under any circumstances
# Volunteer to sell its violent and sexually explicit games in adult video stores only.
# Let parents return Grand Theft Auto for a full refund until they do a national awareness campaign to educate parents of content and possible effects.
# Create a fund for victims of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and car-jackings, etc.
# Make a national apology for misleading and lying to children, parents, and legislators about their intentions and causing insurance premiums to sky rocket.
# Give a written response within five business days of receipt of these demands.
Pure craziness.
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