Author: Tony M.

Quilled Fail Whale

The Twitter Fail Whale created by Yiying Lu has become embedded in all of us. The popular whale is a pop culture icon as witnessed by the quilled (paper filigree) Fail Whale designed by Ann Martin. via-allthingspaper Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d […]

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iPad Restaurant Menu

The iPad is being put to use in intricate new ways. Some restaurants are turning them into menus. When you think about it, it makes sense. The high cost of printing alone might justify to convert to the iPad. It also prevents errors and the client gets exactly what they ordered without waiter misunderstandings. Some […]

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Bike Book Shelf

As many of us are hoarders of some sort or another. It gets harder to find space to put stuff. There are those you work around space allocated in their environment and make it easier to navigate in their milieu. If you don’t have a garage to put your bike away you have to find […]

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Yum Yum Toys

Yum Yum Toys are not your run of the mill toys and most likely you will not find them at Toys “R” Us or Walmart. These toys are not for kids but for adults or as they like to be known as, collectors. Beth Algieri and Jonny Plummer are the architects behind the toy line. […]

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Facebook Phone

The alleged Facebook Phone is making a splash all over the net. The already crowded phone industry needs another phone. As the picture depicts the concerns of the big brother aspect of a Facebook Phone that will even know when you will go for a pee. Just like the iPhone or Android phone, a third […]

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Arrrgh! It’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day!

There is only one way to celebrate “National Talk Like a Pirate Day!” and that is to read Dan Piraro’s Bizarro Buccaneers: Nuttin’ But Pirate Cartoons. The Ten Piratey Pirate Words You Should Know. Bilge, and all variations – Bilge means foolish talk, but you can use bilge sucking to precede an insult. Ie. “ye […]

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4chan Anonymity at a Price

http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf 4chan is the anti-social network portal. The enfant terrible where it’s a free for all with the worst of humanity secured by anonymity. When a person is given carte blanche with no retaliation from society, just how far will they go? 4chan is not for minors and easily offends many. It’s an interesting study […]

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The End of History

The End of History is the newly crowned strongest beer at 55 percent alcohol by volume by BrewDog. This is one beer you would not want to drink before driving. Just to ease you temptation, you don’t have to worry it is sold out. A history of beer. The End of History: The name derives […]

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Home Security Innovations for Modern Living

In today’s world of gadgets it’s very easy to have your little investment stolen under your eyes. You have to protect them from your neighbor who just might want to swipe it from you. Here are a few clever ideas, some outlandish and poking fun at the whole notion, but at the same time a […]

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The Un-Stoppable Binary Bros.

Ever wonder what happens to an email when you press the send button? Jake Hollomon created this fun animation to explain just how an email gets delivered. It’s not that easy as some might think. The un-stoppable binary brothers always bring your email on time. The Binary Brothers operate a courier service within the Web. […]

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FarmVille vs. Real Farms

How does FarmVille compare to the authentic experience of tending to a genuine farm? An illuminating infographic presented by Mashable introduces a fresh perspective on the FarmVille phenomenon.

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