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Cadbury Egg Catapult

Miss Cellania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:38:45 +0000

Cadbury’s advertising for this year’s Creme Eggs brings us a game in which you use a catapult to toss eggs at Google Maps locations. After flailing about somewhat (fun in itself), I finally managed to “egg” my own house! Link -via the Presurfer

Smugglers Catapult Pot Over Border

Miss Cellania — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:56:37 +0000

Marijuana smugglers apparently have a problem with the US border fence near Tucson, Arizona -and those pesky border patrols. So they’ve turned to ancient technology to deliver the goods -a catapult!

On Friday evening, National Guard troops operating a remote video surveillance system at the Naco Border Patrol Station observed several people south of the International Boundary Fence preparing a catapult and launching packages over the International Border fence, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Border Patrol agents working with the National Guard contacted Mexican authorities, who went to the location and disrupted the catapult operation. The camera showed the individuals fleeing the area before they could be intercepted by Mexican authorities.

The Mexican officials seized about 45 pounds of marijuana, a sport utility vehicle, and the catapult device.

Link (with video) -via Boing Boing

Pigeon Wranglers

Alex — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:18:38 +0000

Apparently, there’s a huge pigeon problem in Spanish cities. To cull the bird population, pigeon wranglers (pigeon hunters? trappers?) utilize a catapulting net that captures pigeons en masse then take them to God-knows -where and do God-knows-what with them …

Not pretty, but interesting. Random Good Stuff has the video clip: Link

10 Geeky Business Cards

Alex — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:33:51 +0000

This is a guest post from D. Salmons over at TestFreaks - website for real geeks, where you can find everything from dvd players to wii games

One of the ways of getting your business (or yourself) out there to the masses is with business cards. Whether you're passing them out at conventions, conferences or business lunches, your business card can make a great first impression.

Some of the most innovative, creative business cards just so happen to be the geekiest. So check out these 10 geeky business cards that are sure to leave a lasting impression:

Pop Up Geeky

Source: Geekologie
3-D business cards are a unique way of getting yourself noticed and remembered.

Google Me

Source: Gina Trapani's Harvard Business Review Blog
Since most of us Google companies and people to find out the information we want, the best way of letting people know who "You" are, is to create a Google profile. If you don't have a Google account - set one up and fill out your Google profile.

The Cardapult

The "Cardapult" unfolds into a working catapult. Created by mechanical engineer Bryce Bell of Cardnetics ... he gives a step-by-step tutorial so you can do-it-yourself.

Spirograph

Bring back memories of childhood with this cool Spirograph business card. Adafruit also gives instructions on how to create your own.

All Geared Up

Things - Adam Mayer Digitally Designed Geared Business Cards from Bre Pettis on Vimeo.
This laser cut designed business card is almost hard to believe it's paper.

3D Glasses

Source: Cardonizer
Why not create a custom shaped business card... like these 3D Glasses. Definitely not your average business card.

@Me

Source: A Cape Town Blog by Chris M
If you're a social media geek, this is the perfect business card. After you give one out, you can go tweet about it.

M++Card

Source: Abhinav Dapke's Coroflot Portfolio
In today's high tech world, forgo the paper and give out a business card that can be looked at electronically.

Smart Card

Source: Neville Hobson
Turn an ordinary business card into a 2D readable barcode. You can link the barcode to your website or wherever you want potential clients to go.

LEGO

Source: Guardian

Saving my favorite for last. Bringing out the child in all of us are the Lego employee's business cards. A little miniature Lego of yourself - how awesome is that?!?!

If these business cards don't inspire you to create a unique and, well... geeky business card, I'm not sure what will. Just have fun with it. No one will soon forget you, I'm sure.

Mint Catapult

Miss Cellania — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:09:18 +0000

Why use your arm in a food fight when you can rig up a tiny little catapult? This project is made from a mint tin, a measuring spoon, and a rubber band. What more fun can you have than to fling candy at your kids! Link -via J-Walk Blog