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10 Amazingly Geeky Origami Models

Queuebot — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:40:34 +0000

Origami, the age-old discipline of folding paper into amazing figures, has its own masters, and as this post demonstrates, these geniuses can truly transform paper into any form they desire.

Origami – the traditional Japanese art of paper folding – is something that a geek could really get into. It’s all about visual math, and problem-solving, but with that artistic nuance as well. The origami artists below came up with some very cool designs, which we can definitely appreciate – so check them out!

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From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Geeksaresexy.

Jedi Kirby Cross Stitch

Alex — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:14:35 +0000

What’s more awesome than Star Wars? How about a cross stitch of lightsaber duelin’ jedi Kirby by Flickr user gamerghoul13? Link – via Geekadelphia

Talkin’ bout Jedi Kirby, here’s an animated gif by deviantArt user Yoshio1pal. Marvel at the awesomeness (or similarity to Star Wars Kid [wiki]) and weep:

VideoSift Clips of the Week

Alex — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:37:53 +0000

	Why Canada Is So Dangerous ... because everyone in the land of Canadia, our neighbor to the north, carries knives and swords! Sure makes you long for the safety of the gun-totin' crowds back here in the good ol' US of A! Link (strong language) (From a comment on VideoSift, this appears to be from a 80s law enforcement training video "Surviving Edged Weapons")
	Qui-Gon, Worst Jedi Ever? Who's the worst Jedi in Star Wars ever? Here's a case for nominating Qui-Gon Jinn for the dubious title. After watching the clip, I must agree: Link
	World's BEST Fan-Made Music Video Quick, somebody call Simon Cowell - the next Spice Girls have just been discovered! These three English girls got the right stuff. Watch it and weep: Link
	When Lightnings Strike! Here's a collection of lightning striking at close range - the people's reactions are predictable (mucho swearing and running away), but the clips are endlessly fascinating. Do yourself a favor, skip the stupid intro and fast foward to 1:00: Link (strong language)
	Blanket-napper Dog Let's end this week's VideoSift round-up with something cute: a dog stealing a cat's blanket. Why, my wife does the same thing to me every night :) Link (quick, where's my slanket?)

Star Wars Toy Trains Would Be Jedis How to Use The Force

Alex — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:47:50 +0000

Can you be a Jedi? Well, here’s a toy Jedi training device that trains Star Wars fans to use The Force:

The Force Trainer (expected to be priced at $90 to $100) comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower, analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalker’s abilities in the Star Wars films. [...]

In the Force Trainer, a wireless headset reads your brain activity, in a simplified version of EEG medical tests, and the circuitry translates it to physical action. If you focus well enough, the training sphere, which looks like a ping-pong ball, will rise in the tower.

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- via The Monkey Buddha, thanks Paul Micarelli!