Russian Ark

Alexander Sokurov’s film Russian Ark is an incredible filmmaking accomplishment – set in 33 rooms of the Russian State Hermitage Museum with over 2000 actors, the extravagant 90-minute film was shot in one continuous take. “I am sick of editing,” Sokurov said. Since normal 35mm cameras are limited to about 12 minutes of filming, he […]

TV Test Patterns

More TV test patterns (or test cards) from the BCC and ITV, and around the world.

Matt Groening’s Portland

Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons, grew up in Portland, Oregon which apparently served as the source of many Simpsons characters and locales.

Hardwood Computer Peripherals

If you’re tired of that old beige or black computer look, check out Wood Contour Corporation, makers of keyboards, mice and LCD displays constructed out of various hardwoods. I don’t know about the keyboards and mice, but the displays are quite nice (but a little pricey).

TiVo ‘God’s Machine’

It’s rare that a government official makes a statement this strong, but Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that his favorite Christmas present is his TiVo. He went so far as to say TiVo is ‘God’s Machine’, and he would like the ability to share recorded programs.

iTrip

Here’s a handy add-on for iPod owners: the iTrip, a FM transmitter that allows you to listen to your iPod on your car’s radio, at home, or anyplace you have a radio. It’s not shipping yet, but you can preorder.

Simpsons Sites

For all you Simpsons fans: Last Exit To Springfield, Viva Los Simpsons, Eye on Springfield, The Simpsons Gallery, The Simpsons Showcase, The Simpsons Channel, Picks’ Tribute to the Simpsons, Just D’oh It, Springfield A&M, Destination: Springfield, The Simpsons Top 50, The Simpsons Sourcebook, A Hitchhikers’s Guide to Springfield, Springfield Online, Sprinfield University, All Out Simpsons, […]

Transdermal Nutrient Delivery System

The U.S. Army is developing a Transdermal Nutrient Delivery System (TDNDS) – does this mean I don’t have to cook any more?

Dynamically-sized Form Elements

An interesting bit of JavaScript programming that allows you to dynamically size INPUT and TEXTAREA form elements. I’m not sure where I’d use this, but it’s an intesting trick.

TiVo Home Media Option

Well, TiVo announced their new features yesterday which they’re calling the Home Media Option. I had heard that it would include playing MP3 files and viewing digital photos, and that it might include browser-based remote programming (which it does), but the biggest surprise was the ability to share recorded programs between TiVo’s. Of course, they […]

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