The Chosen One
If you liked the first one Animator vs Animation you’ll enjoy “The Chosen One”. In this episode, the animator felt like he needed a challenge. So he created the ultimate animation and named him “The Chosen One”. Follow Alan Becker as he takes on his own Animation.
Animator vs Animation II by Alan Becker
Enjoy. And may the Force be with you.
D
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Back in Sep of 08, I blogged about this super car and showed a video of it blowing away an overly energetic BMW M3. Well this time, a friend of mine pointed out an even better video…This time, the Buggatti is paired more evenly with the McLaren F1. A BMW powered machine that while it is more than a decade old, was a no-frills high energy sports machine that was the uncompromised champion of raw adrenaline production car pure speed. Well, now technology is fighting for its revenge. Watch the video to enjoy this thrilling moment in car one-upmanship! <Well, maybe you can’t watch the video…it was removed as I just discovered…oh well..I’ll try to find the video somewhere else on the web….great race if you can find it.>
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Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
A great book by Malcolm Gladwell. This book takes you beyond the power of intuition and shows you how we make decisions unconsciously using a wealth of information that is always present in our world.
Intuition is real, even though we often discount it. Malcolm makes a study out of this phenomenom and shows how our brains process a staggering amount of information and then presents us with its solution…the result is what we often refer to as intuition.
Fascinating book. Read more to learn about how we think even when we are not conscious of our efforts.
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Bank of Nigeria Logo
All I have to do is front them some cash so they can be certain I am me and then they will send me my booty. It’s a Prize/inheritance fund (I guess they couldn’t figure out which so it’s both) and get this…the World Bank is going to help process this in Paris because of fraud in Africa! Now, if you know the World Bank like I do then you are aware that they provide loans for developing nations. Apparently, they now also help transfer funds from Nigeria to random folks with an e-mail address! New service I guess!
Even the International Monitory[sic] Fund is getting involved. I guess this is like the International Monetary Fund but different since they just Monitor funds?!? Either that or they just need a spell checker.
In any case, I can’t wait to get my funds. This guy is so eager to get the money to me, he put his house up as collateral. What a guy! (Must be some house!)
Anyway, gotta go, I’ve got to go get my millions from Michael who will make a special trip to London just for me. (London? I thought this was a Paris transaction..oh wait, fraud in Africa…Ah…he’s got this all figured out…Good thing I won’t need to do any thinking for myself!) I’m gonna be rich. Just read below and see for yourself. I’m gonna be rich.
Good day.
Did you authorize one Mr. Robert J Smith? to meet me as your representatives. With documents of claim purported to have been signed by you for the released of your part-payment of US$9,700,000.00 (Nine Million, seven hundred thousand United States Dollars).Because your money has been approved already for Payment by the Federal Ministry of Finance.
I hereby officially notify you about the present arrangement to pay you, your over due Prize/inheritance fund which you could not complete the process of the released of your transfer pin code through the Digitalized Payment System. We have decided to pay your funds without any requested fee but through (Through Telegraphic Transfer (TT) this arrangement was initiated/constituted by the World Bank and Paris Club, due to fraudulent activities going on within the African Region.
The World Bank and The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced this payment arrangement as to enable our Prize/inheritance beneficiary to receive their fund without any interference. with this arrangement I have verify with the federal ministry of finance (FMF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on what I have to do for them to release your money to you. They told me that before your money will be released that you are going to get the below documents as to enable the International Monitory Fund (IMF) accept the transfer because if you don’t get those documents the International Monitory Fund (IMF) will seized the money as an illegal money.
Drug-Money Clearance Certificate
Anti-Terrorism Clearance Certificate
Legality Clearance Certificate
International Monetary Fund Approval CertificateSince the federal ministry of finance (FMF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved your money for payment, I have to immediately take a soft loan with one of our local bank here although I also used my house part of collateral for the loan so that I can get the requested documents on your name, the documents have also been submitted to the bank as they were satisfied with them. They have agreed that you will receive your money through their corresponding bank in London which is Abbey National Bank Plc, London.
Do re-confirmation of the below information’s.
1) Your full name.
2) Phone, fax and mobile
3) Company’s name, position and address.
4) Profession, age and marital status.
5) Copy of int’l passport or any scanned identity to prove you.
6) Purpose of the money you intend to receive
7) Total amount involvedFinally I will have to embank on a trip to London as soon as I get your response to ensure that you receive your funds.
Mr. Michael Peterson.
Payment Supervisors Unit- Central Bank of Nigeria / World Bank Representative.
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A circuit board for the masses: the Arduino microcontroller. Photo: James Day
For anyone who as ever been out looking for a little microprocessor to help you do something better, this is a heavenly gift. You can modify these plans at low cost to engineer your new device. And lots of folks already have! Without licensing fees!
Arduino gadgets: WineM coaster; Snail Light Seeker; interactive embroidery with conductive threads; and Botanicalls, which tells you when your plants need water.
Can this be the wave of the future? I certainly appreciate a product that is patented and rigorously tested. I doubt I’d be interested in an open source automobile, but for some things, open source is really going to catch on. All of my websites are run on open source software (WordPress) programmed in open source languages (php). I would love to have inexpensive devices tell me when my kids have left the lights on in their room and turn it off for them. How about a wireless device that makes sure your plants always have the right amout of moisture? Automatic curtain closers? I could go on. Clearly, there is room to grow in this market and it may just be the home tinkerer who comes up with the next great device that changes our lives…via open source.
Read more at Wired
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Legally, the United States declared independence from Britain on 2 July 1776. But two days later, the event was announced in the Declaration of Independence. We continue to celebrate this momentousoccasion with splendiferous fireworks and delicious BBQs! We love the fourth of July as much as we love our country.
But let us not forget that many give their lives so that we can continue to maintain our freedoms. For there is a cost to uphold what we believe is right, and that is the freedom we hold so dear. As Fareed Zakaria states so clearly in his book “The Future of Freedom“, we don’t just want democracy, we want liberal democracy, “a political system marked not only by free and fair elections but also by the rule of law, a separation of powers, and the protection of basic liberties of speech, assembly, religion, and property.”
So while we are enjoying our annual repaste, let us not forget the men and women who protect the freedoms we hold so dear.
D
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