Archive for June 2007

The Lion Whisperer.

South African Animal Behaviorist Kevin Richardson is so gentle with wild beasts that he can handle their newborns. He likes lions best of all, and trusts them so much he can spend the night curled up with them. Link -v...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/the-lion-whisperer/

Sunset Over the Pacific, as Seen from Space.

In 2003, the crew of the International Space Station took this amazing photo of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.Large format | More sunset photos - Thanks I Am Stunned!...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/sunset-over-the-pacific-as-seen-from-space/

Turning Train Track Into a Roller Coaster.

This is a neat ad for a Norwegian oil company called Hydro. The text at the end said "There are a lot of young engineers. We are looking forward for them to grow up."Hit play or go to Link [YouTube] - Thank...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/turning-train-track-into-a-roller-coaster/

Starry Bamboo Mandala.

Bamboobarry and Gerard Minakawa collaborated to build this Starry Bamboo Mandala for the 2006 Burning Man.Links: Bamboobarry | Gerard Minakawa | a neat pic at Flickr - Thanks Ryan!...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/starry-bamboo-mandala/

Quartz Brass Knuckle.

Los Angeles-based artist Kyle Ng created this two-finger brass knuckle with a quartz top.http://www.farmtactics.com/ring.htm - Thanks Kyle!...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/quartz-brass-knuckle/

Jay Shafer's Tiny Tumbleweed Homes.

Bucking the trend of bigger is better, Jay Shafer started a company specializing in designing and building small yet functional homes:... since 1997 I have been living in a house smaller than some people's bathrooms....

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/jay-shafers-tiny-tumbleweed-homes/

NYTimes and WSJ review the iPhone

The iPhone is coming! The iPhone is coming! The New York Times review (by geek hero David Pogue) comes in the form of a video on YouTube, embedded above. The Wall Street Journal review by Walter Mossberg and Kat...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/27/nytimes-and-wsj-review-the-iphone/

One Step Closer to a Fully Bionic Arm.

DARPA, the mad scientist arm of the Defense Department, is working with research institutions to create a bionic arm that is on par with the real thing ... by 2009. While not quite there yet, the newest creation by...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/one-step-closer-to-a-fully-bionic-arm/

Mummy of Hatshepsut Found?

ABC News in Science reports: Egyptologists are confident that remains found in a humble tomb in the Valley of the Kings are those of Hatshepsut, one of the most famous queens to rule ancient Egypt. Egypt's chie...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/mummy-of-hatshepsut-found/

Carmouflage!

We've seen the catmouflage and the couchmouflage, here's the carmouflage! Found at Funny Junk...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/carmouflage/

Toyota Modded into a "Ferrari" 360 Spyder.

Talking about cars, here's one for you: a 2003 Toyota MR2 "modded" to look like a Ferrari 360 Spyder! Link - via Didn't You Hear....

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/toyota-modded-into-a-ferrari-360-spyder/

Jenni Glassford's Cute Stuffed Animals.

Aw, how cute is that? Here are some stuffed creatures (called The Outsiders and Insiders) by Jenni Glassford: Link | Etsy shop - via Craft...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/jenni-glassfords-cute-stuffed-animals/

Floater, a Neat Laptop Stand.

From the website:If you connect your notebook computer to a large screen, at work or home, Floater is designed for you. It combines high technology with elegant styling. Close your MacBook pro, connect a keyboard, a...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/floater-a-neat-laptop-stand/

Scott Walker's Digital Newsstand.

Scott Walker, an assistant managing editor at Birmingham News hacked a digital newsstand from a used newspaper vending rack he bought from eBay.The new digital newsstand delivers the latest headlines to his living room e...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/scott-walkers-digital-newsstand/

Inmates Refuse to Get Out of Jail Because the Food is Too Good!

Here's a not-Paris jail story for you: inmates at the Parappana Agrahara prison in Bangalore, India, are refusing to leave because the food is so good! Prison officials are blaming the Hare Khrisnas: Small-time crook...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/inmates-refuse-to-get-out-of-jail-because-the-food-is-too-good/

The Library Bathtub.

Like to read in the tub? Well, check out Swedish artist Malin Lundmark's "Library Bathtub": Link [Flash, click on Design and scroll down] - via BB-Blog...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/the-library-bathtub/

MeBox: Designer Cardboard Box.

MeBox is not your plain ol' boring cardboard box: it has a grid of perforated discs that you can punch out to create text, numbers, or symbols! Link - via Think.Bigchief...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/mebox-designer-cardboard-box/

Guerra and de la Paz's Artwork from Discarded Clothings.

Cuban artists Alain Guerra and Neraldo de la Paz created this artwork from discarded clothings! Link [Flash] - via TrendsNow...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/guerra-and-de-la-pazs-artwork-from-discarded-clothings/

Skateboard Beats.

Here's a music video made with the "beats" of skateboarding. Simple, but pretty creative! Hit play or go to Link [YouTube] - via Fresh Creation...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/skateboard-beats/

Debra Hampton's Magazine Cut Out Artwork.

Debra Hampton's artwork is made using cutouts of magazines, and a little watercolor and ink! Check out more of Debra's artwork here: Link | Debra's website - via A Bit of MIX...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/debra-hamptons-magazine-cut-out-artwork/

Slow Down!

This series of roadside billboard ads works like a flip book as you drive by - the last two delivers the message: "Don't Let Your Life Flash Before You" and "Slow Down".Found at: The Cool Hunter...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/slow-down/

A Homemade Terminator

Someone has put a lot time, effort and junk into the creation of a Terminator. Link - via Make...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/a-homemade-terminator/

Dramatic Prairie Dog Blog.

The “dramatic prairie dog” that took the internet by storm last week has spawned imitations, remixes, and marketing opportunities. You knew that would happen, but now there is a place to see all of them, at t...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/dramatic-prairie-dog-blog/

Snowmobiling in June.

Snowmobiles aren’t restricted to snowy surfaces, apparently. I wonder how a Jet-Ski would work in the snow! Push play or go to YouTube. -via Digg...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/snowmobiling-in-june/

I geek with thee: iPhone/Rockit version

Everybody's got iPhone fever! Wooo! The first geeks to camp outside Apple's Fifth Avenue store in New York City so that they can be among the very first Friday to get their geeky mitts on an iPhone have star...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/i-geek-with-thee-iphonerockit-version/

Five-foot Tall Prehistoric Penguin.

Scientists say a species of 5-foot tall penguins with huge beaks lived in Peru 36 million years ago. Just one more thing to haunt your nightmares. Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/five-foot-tall-prehistoric-penguin/

Bloxorz - Puzzle Flash Game

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to tumble the rectangular block and throw it into the square hole at the end. There are 33 levels to complete. Link - via Jay is Games...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/bloxorz-puzzle-flash-game/

Sales Pitch.

This kid in Mumbai knows his shpiel in many languages. If you know one of these languages, leave a comment and tell us what he says and how well. Push play or go to YouTube. -via Arbroath...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/sales-pitch/

Catmouflage.

The Army is not the only ones to have urban camouflage. These cats belong to Hanan Levin of Grow-A-Brain, and were featured as guest cat bloggers at Cynical-C last Friday. Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/catmoflage/

Couchmouflage.

Proof that the Army's urban camouflage uniform really does work - as long as you find the right "seatuation". Found at Menarique....

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/06/26/couchmouflage/
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