It seems as though a new internet phenomenon sweeps the web every few weeks, sparking global obsession along with a fresh generation of internet trolls and blogger backlash. The new "Hadouken-ing" photography craze out of Japan has just broken onto the "meme scene", but the battles and discussions have already begun, mainly about the name, where the original idea actually came from, and of course, the age-old question: Which is better, Street Fighter or Dragon Ball Z?
With summer right around the corner, thoughts start turning toward plans to get out into the world — to travel, to commune with nature, to leave the working-world behind — even if it is only as far as the backyard. Now you can camp in retro style with this tent designed to look like a VW camper van from the 1960s. The real vans are hard to come by these days, so this may be your best bet.
If you’ve got a pest problem and you’ve tried all the usual sprays, bait traps, and sonic repellents and nothing’s worked. If you’re done with putting down poisons that harm the environment, now may be the time to dig deep into that arsenal of weapons and pull out the big guns. Now may be the time to instill the fear factor.
A group of Harvard alumni said let there be light. After some serious work and designing, and a few fun games of soccer there was light. It is a fairly simple idea to bring electricity and light to areas of the world where such things are scarce. It comes in the form of a soccer ball called SOCCKET that captures kinetic energy during play. Just a quick half hour of play can power an LED light for up to three hours.
The 49ers Go Green!
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe San Francisco 49ers have made a major green announcement this week,the new stadium that the team is building for itself is about to get a serious dose of solar panels, in order to help offset its carbon footprint, as well as a number of other earth friendly upgrades that will make it possible for the fans to be more responsible.