Google Street Views

Wow this website got put together rather quickly. Compiled is a list of user submitted Google Maps Street Views with interesting pics. This is probably my favorite: Very nice!





Linky

Surface Computer

Pretty sweet deal. It's like your wall is a giant iPhone

20 Minute Execution Takes 2 Hours and 10 Tries

"What is clear from today's botched execution is that the state doesn't know how to execute people without torturing them to death," American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio attorney Carrie Davis said Thursday

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You know, if it were Jack Bauer, he would've tortured him, asked him where the nuke was, tortured him some more, retrieved the location of the nuke, and then Newton would've died while Jack Bauer tries to save his life.





Via CNN

9 Steps to Becoming a "Dating Mogul"

Have you ever read an article in which a wealthy entrepreneur from Slurfenburg says, "Gee, I just sort of kicked my car one day and the next thing I know I'm running this fantastic business?" Success does not simply happen on its own or by luck. It happens because people figure out how to take care of "the basics."


Via Yahoo!

AT-AT Snow Walker

Made from paper!




Via David

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

I'd been craving salmon for a while, and when a coworker brought a store bought bento in for lunch I knew I had to make some.



Start off with a good salmon steak. It's basically a cross section of the salmon, with the spine in the center. If you purchase this at an Asian market then you'll most likely have to request for them to cut it in half, unless you want a 2-3 inch steak. While that would be quite delicious, it's not exactly what we're going for. Give the steak a rub down with good quality extra virgin olive oil, and lightly coat with seasoning, salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Remember to coat both sides. You can also feel free to throw some garlic on top and around to let it roast up nice and sweet. It worked well the first time around, but the second time had the surrounding garlic burn... oops... After the salmon's ready place it in the oven at around 350F and let it cook for 20 minutes.



While this is happening you can make the teriyaki sauce for the glaze. This step is purely optional, as the salmon tastes great even without it. I just happen to like teriyaki sauce ^_~ There's so many recipes for teriyaki sauce out there, but I've found this to be a great basic recipe for it.

• soy sauce
• sugar
• cooking wine

all in equal parts. Of course substitutes can be made. If you have mirin that'd be a great replacement for some of the cooking wine and sugar. Sake works great as well. I enjoy adding minced garlic and grated ginger to my sauce as well. If you'd like your teriyaki sauce to be thick and viscous rather than a liquid add cornstarch before heating. Add all your desired ingredients into a pan and heat on low until the sauces melds into a delicious nectar. If you added cornstarch make sure to bring the sauce to a quick boil to allow the cornstarch to work its magic.



Bout time for the salmon to be finished. If you want to go au naturale then let the salmon broil for 10 minutes and enjoy. If you're going the teriyaki route either use the sauce as a topper after it's finished or add it now and let it broil with the salmon to get that nice sheen. Next time I'll probably either use liquid teriyaki sauce to top, or just top the thicker teriyaki glaze at the end.



Ate the salmon with some sauteed spinach, napa cabbage, jalapeno, and shrimp sauteed together for a nice balance to the heavier flavor of the salmon. The jalapeno was a nice touch that gave it a little punch. Didn't come out looking quite as good as when I broiled it without the sauce. Oh well, still tasty!~


p.s. the tastiest part of the salmon are the two points. The skin and the fat underneath it keep that area nice and juicy and so succulent.

Makes Porn Pics Not Porn

Just came across this today.

Passed it to a few friends.

Hilarity ensued.

Pics!

Starcraft Tournament

News Comic of Starcraft 2

Via Ctrl+Alt+Del and David

Why They Post Speed Limits By Toll Booths

Wow... uhm... you all right dude? That was a pretty hard crash there.

Bikini Tops Help Sell Coffee

According to a video on CNN, having a sexy young blonde with a nice body wear a bikini top helps sell coffee. I'm surprised CNN didn't report "Walking outside while raining causes wetness."

Lean Wit It Rock Wit It

Clothing Sales!

Aeropostale Clearance Sale

additional 20% off clearance with coupon code ADD20 (exp 5/18, excludes fragrance and already marked down non-clearance items)

Shipping starts around $6, or is free w/ purchase of $100+. $10 off for new Google Checkout users.

A few items worth considering (prices are after discount):

Guys:

• Polos $24.50 - $29.50 $7.99 - $10.39
• Striped Jersey Pocket Polo $26.50 $6.39
• Eagle Circle Slub Henley $34.50 $3.99 (small)
• Green Plaid Western Shirt $34.50 $6.39
• Aero Half Zip Hoodie $44.50 $10.39
• Embroidered Eagle Hoodie $39.50 $10.39 (color: opal)
• Embroidered Eagle Hoodie $39.50 $10.39 (color: mars red, size XL)
• Original Bootcut Jeans $54.50 $11.99
• Camo Cargo Pant $49.50 $10.39 (color: camoflauge)
• Camo Cargo Pant $49.50 $10.39 (color: camo)

Girls:

• Polos $19.50 - $24.50 $6.39
• Burnout Dot Henley $24.50 $6.39 (color: bleach)
• Striped Henley $29.50 $3.19 (color: crater. size: xs, sm)
• Striped Henley $29.50 $3.19 (color: royal navy. size: xs, sm)
• Basic Collared Shirt $39.50 $10.39 (color: strawberry. size: medium)
• Shadow Stripe Hoodie $29.50 $10.39
• 3/4 Sleeve Cable V-Neck Sweater $39.50 $7.99
• Patch Pocket Skinny Flare Twill Pant $44.50 $10.39

Misc:

• Aero Bear $29.50 $4.79
• Canvas Ripstop Carry Bag $19.50 $6.39
• Marabou Comfy Flip Flops $16.50 $3.19

H&M 25% off Friends and Family Discount

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You No Hungry For Girl

You hungry for Hot Pockets!!




Watch the others too~

Don't Piss Off Your Roommates

Can't seem to embed this one. It's a little long, but worth the watch.


Video

Break Dancing

Watch till the end.

My KSWISS

Hot new KSweezy kicks, courtesy of the young kids working up a sweat in a shop in Hong Kong. Thanks!



Yep, das right.



Hehe



Time to rock the shit.



Couple more pics on the picasa album.

7 Signs She'll Be Good in Bed

Or you could always ask her, "So... you good in bed?"


Via Blended

Ducati Motorcycle DRIFTING

SHIET

Masi Oka on Conan

I saw parts of this live on tv a week or so ago. It's an awesome interview.

Complete Photoshop Makeover

Wow

Wok Racing

Mwahaha

Wok racing is a sport developed by the German TV host and entertainer Stefan Raab. Modified Chinese woks are used to make timed runs down an Olympic bobsled track.

Via Wikipedia

Everything Your Kitchen Needs

For $200.

Like cookbooks, kitchen equipment is a talisman; people believe that buying the right kind will make them good cooks. Yet some of the best cooks I’ve known worked with a battered batterie de cuisine: dented pots and pans scarred beyond recognition, an old steak knife turned into an all-purpose tool, a pot lid held just so to strain pasta when the colander was missing, a food processor with a busted switch. They didn’t complain and they didn’t apologize; they just cooked.

Via New York Times and David

Pollution in Beijing

My Dick

is the new anthem



P.S. We got dicks like..

Final Touch on the Sun Jar

I didn't realize that Mother's Day was the following Sunday. It just dawned on me yesterday that I need to pick up a card and also mail out the sun jar with some finishing touches. I picked up some glass frosting spray at Michael's after dinner tonight. I checked Joann's a week or two ago and nothing. I was hoping to get some orange cellophane as well, but no dice. I think the frosting does a remarkable job, and it's gives it that refinement that crumpled up tissue paper lacks ;P

I definitely didn't want to get the top lid portion frosted since that would defeat the purpose of a solar panel underneath it. To avoid frosting the lid or metal I used saran wrap and just sprayed around it. The spray is very elementary to use and sprays on as clear liquid. The liquid is some type of adhesive that dries hazy, so be careful when picking it up. As it dries it will become translucent. I'll take another pic or so tomorrow after it dries. Still gotta decide whether or not I want an orange glow, or if I'll leave it at white. I'll remove the tissue paper inside after it finishes drying, as I don't need sticky white oozinator on my hand.


Video of the Sun Jar adjusting the brightness of the LED based on the light available. Not exactly sure how this works since I was under the impression that it was more of an on or off type of circuit. Either way, kool effects.

Mmm Kmart Fat

I mean bacon




Via Consumerist

Digital Photography School

A great site with many tips that can be useful for beginners and pros. Some of these tips may seem obvious, but it's always nice to be reminded of basics, or to expand your creativity with ideas or knowledge that you didn't have before. I also like how he has the tips categorized to make it easier to browse, as well as the random feature for the more adventurous.


Via digital Photography School

Heroes Before They Were.... Heroes

I knew about Masi Oka on "Scrubs" since I watched the show recently (hilarious singing in Japanese in one episode btw) and Hayden Panattiere on various things, but still fun to know more and see pics! Last week's episode was AMAZING. If you haven't started watching "Heroes" it's a great time to start downloading them all and catch the upcoming season finale.

Via Digg

Kid Falls In Water With Special Effects

Bendejo

Oozinator = Surprise Bukkake!

Ah yes, classic.



Oozinator.  I couldn't stop laughing.

Startup Resources

Various links to ascertain whether or not you're suited for entrepreneurship as well as realistic information to get yourself started.





CNN Money

6 Steps to Creating a Super Startup

Came across this article while browsing CNN Business. Good information to know if you've ever thought about starting your own business.

1. Determine if you're an entrepreneur or just a wannabe.

Starting a successful business requires a unique set of

characteristics. You have to be willing to take calculated risks. In

addition, a mix of optimism, high energy, and an ability to live with

ambiguity are also crucial.

According to a recent study of 1,600

Columbia Business School alumni who started businesses, the desire most

related to success was the inclination to build something.

"They took a long-term view," says Murray Low, director of the Eugene M. Lang Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia.

Make

sure you're prepared to wear many hats, at least in the beginning. "You

need to be willing to meet with the chairman of the board, then go back

to the office and fix the toilet," says Low.

2. Pinpoint an opportunity.

There are lots of ways to find the right business idea. But for most

people, it's wise to begin with your interests, say small-business

experts.

"You should start with what you know best and are most

passionate about," says Sarah Chiles, director of Programs at NYU

Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Back in 1999,

Julie Dix started sewing satin tags onto her baby's blankets, after she

discovered the infant liked playing with soft edges. Soon, other

mothers began telling her what a great idea it was. That's when she

teamed with friend Danielle Ayotte and formed Spencer, Mass.-based

Taggies. Today, the company sells the blankets, and dozens of other

products in six countries.

The bottom line: "You have to find an

underlying need that's not being fully met," says Timothy Faley,

managing director of the Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute

for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan's Ross School

of Business.

3. Make sure there's a market for your idea.

Get out there and talk to as many potential customers, suppliers and

distributors as you can. Trade-show attendees are a particularly good

source of information. And remember: You're not trying to sell anything

yet; you're just exploring the opportunity.

"Everyone will be more willing to talk if they think you're just looking for information," says Faley.

It's

also a good idea to make a prototype of your product, so customers can

test it out. That goes even for low-tech wares. Early on, Dix and

Ayotte made samples and brought them to crafts fairs, as well a local

store. When it sold out in just a few days, they knew they were onto

something.

As you get feedback, good or bad, fine-tune your concept accordingly.

4. Write a business plan.

Any plan needs to answer a few key questions: What is your product or

service? Who is your customer? What need does it address? And, how are

you going to turn your idea into a money-making venture?

The plan "should lay the foundation on which you build your business," says Faley.

Divide

the document into a few sections. First, and perhaps most important, is

the executive summary, detailing in no more than two pages the key

information in your plan.

Next should be a market analysis that

describes the needs you're addressing and any potential competitors; a

discussion of your marketing plans and the management team; and a

financial analysis of the first five years in business, with a sample

income statement and balance sheet.

Be prepared to revisit the plan many times. "It should grow and change along with your company," says Faley.

5. Determine your business structure.

You have four basic choices -- sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC,

or corporation. Each offers different legal protections, tax savings,

and ownership requirements. They also vary in how complicated they are

to set up.

For example, sole proprietorships and partnerships

require little paperwork to establish, but also don't provide the tax

breaks and liability protections of other structures.

With

limited liability companies (LLCs), you are personally protected from

creditors and lawsuits and can have as many owners as you'd like.

Corporations

also shield your personal assets from creditors and provide various tax

breaks. If you incorporate as a C corporation, owners are not

responsible for liabilities, because the corporation is considered to

be a separate legal entity. But there's also a double taxation, on both

earned dividends and profits. An S corporation avoids that problem by

having shareholders report earnings on their personal tax forms. But

there are limitations on who and how many people can be shareholders.

6. Look for funding.

Most entrepreneurs start their businesses by dipping into their

savings, and hitting up friends and family. Perhaps half of all

startups, in fact, are funded initially by the founder's credit cards,

according to Faley.

Getting a bank loan is tough unless you have assets - and that often means using your home as collateral.

Other

likely sources include potential suppliers and even prospective

customers, who might be willing to help out in return for steep

discounts.

What about venture capital? Fact is, VCs rarely invest in startups.