Digital Tattoo Interface

This was a "notable entry" to the Greener Gadgets Design Competition 2008. If you ask me, I think it's brilliant and could see it developed and used.

It seems a bit scary to have it attached to an artery but then again this seems like a logical step into the future. It would be great to have a 24/7 blood monitor system installed. Imagine the possibilities.

clipped from www.core77.com Digital Tattoo Interface Jim Mielke - United States

Fingerprint Door Lock!

Wow. This is amazing! And it's pretty cheap at only $189.95 (limited time offer).

No more juggling around looking for keys that don't want to cooperate.

Visit the site directly at:
www.iqbio.com

clipped from www.slipperybrick.com With the biometric fingerprint door lock, you can secure your home with the latest in technology and at the same time, you won’t have to worry about shared or lost keys. Just give it the finger. It’s the only key you’ll need. The lock only opens at your touch. It’s super easy to install since it’s all built into the door lever. Fingerprints can be registered or erased directly with the lock on your door - and, if you have alot of friends and are very trusting, the lock will accommodate prints from up to 120 of your closest friends. Let’s face it, there are too many keys in use. It drives you nuts doesn’t it? It drives me nuts. Eliminate another key from your life and up your security at the same time. [Biometric door lock] VIA [Techfresh] TAGS: biometric, door, key, lock, Security Posted in Biometrics by Conner Flynn on February 27th, 2008

Mana Potion!

I'm so ordering some of these. They are just too cool for school.

Patrick, Kevin, and I have started playing WoW again. We plan to have a marathon this weekend. These will help!

REVIEW:
I purchased a 6 pack of these from ThinkGeek.com. They arrived soiled. Well, they leaked causing quite the mess and at least one bottle was nearly empty and another was half empty. I did contact ThinkGeek.com and they gave me a partial refund ($10 of the $20 so I was happy).
The taste wasn't all that great. Since it's a low amount of fluid it was syrupy and tart. Not terrible but I'm glad it was any bigger. The effect of the drink was good. It did make me more alert, not hyper or shaky in the least. I wouldn't say it lasted 24 hours but it did last most of the day, and we drank it around 11am or so.

clipped from www.thinkgeek.com Mana Energy Potion An immense power up in a tiny bottle Everyone knows Mana gives you a big magic boost. Before now, that boost has been limited to virtual worlds and role playing games. But after casting a level 39 Spell of Epic Summoning, we finally have some Mana for realz. Each tiny 1.35oz potion bottle has as much kick as two 8oz energy drinks. Yeah, you read that right: one shot will keep you alert and ready to battle anything life or the afterlife can throw at you (and it's dang tasty, too). Undead rebellion? Chug some Mana. Invading Horde? Chug some Mana. All night game-a-thon? Chug some Mana. Extreme coding fracas? Chug some Mana. Bladder overflowing? Well...go pee. And then, chug some MANA! Depleted magic points, journeyers? For mere gold pieces... http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/drinks/a273/

Stephenie Meyer with Bella and Edward!

This is great picture. I can't even imagine how awesome this must be for Stephenie. To actually sit down with the actors who are playing her characters. She must be thrilled beyond words.

Edward looks better in this picture. It shows how tall he is. Much better.

clipped from www.stepheniemeyer.com

Handsfree Umbrella!

Now, this is a great invention! But what about the rest of your body? It would be better if it had extended visors on all sides.

clipped from www.slipperybrick.com Do you carry an Umbrella when it rains? Many people don’t bother, because they know they will get just as wet whether they carry one or not. There’s just no point to it. That’s where the Nubrella comes in. It wants to protect you from the rain the way an umbrella should, protecting your head from all sides. It’s like your own personal transparent pod. Another plus is that this umbrella doesn’t require any hands, which is good, because you usually have your hands full. There is a downside: This sort of thing is socially unacceptable and you will be mocked. But hey, you can be mocked, I don’t mind. It will pave the way for the rest of us to use it one day. You can pick one up for $60. [Nubrella] VIA [UberGizmo] TAGS: , dry, free, gadget, hands, nubrella, umbrella

Evernight by Claudia Gray

Saw this book in the February 18 issue of Publishers Weekly, page 59. It sounds very Twilightish and I hope to find an excerpt to read in the meantime.

clipped from www.amazon.com Evernight (Hardcover) by Claudia Gray (Author) Book Description Bianca wants to escape. She's been uprooted from her small hometown and enrolled at Evernight Academy, an eerie Gothic boarding school where the students are somehow too perfect: smart, sleek, and almost predatory. Bianca knows she doesn't fit in. Then she meets Lucas. He's not the "Evernight type" either, and he likes it that way. Lucas ignores the rules, stands up to the snobs, and warns Bianca to be careful—even when it comes to caring about him. "I couldn't stand it if they took it out on you," he tells Bianca, "and eventually they would." But the connection between Bianca and Lucas can't be denied. Bianca will risk anything to be with Lucas, but dark secrets are fated to tear them apart . . . and to make Bianca question everything she's ever believed. Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: HarperTeen (May 27, 2008) ISBN-10: 0061284394

Official Twilight Cast Pictures

I don't like these pictures of the "Edward". He doesn't look like "my" Edward. I also don't like the Carlisle. He looks too old and not sexy enough. Alice's hair needs to be shorter. I like the Jasper. LOVE the Esme. She was in Grey's Antomy and she will be awesome as Esme. The choice for Emmett is good but the Rosalie isn't pretty enough, maybe if she were skinner?

All-in-all I think they did the best with Jasper and second would be Esme. The others could be better. Just my 2 cents.

clipped from www.stepheniemeyer.com Summit Entertainment Welcomes the Cullen Family to Twilight

Jackson Rathbone cast as Jasper

There aren't very many pictures of see of this guy.
Not a bad choice.

clipped from www.twilightlexiconblog.com Jackson Rathbone Cast as Jasper clipped from www.twilightlexiconblog.com We have from a reliable source that Jackson Rathbone has been cast as Jasper.  If you all remember Stephenie had originally had him as one of her Edward picks.  Jackson’s IMDb can be found here.  There is also a Jackson Rathbone fansite. On another note MTV has posted an article about new cast members Nikki Reed, Cam Gigandet, Michael Welch, and Rachelle Leferve.  There is also this article on MTV.

Current Cast of Twilight

Here's a cool collage of pictures of the actors confirmed and unconfirmed casted to play in the movie version of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight.

It's looking good to me.

clipped from www.twilightlexiconblog.com

iPhone for Valentine's Day?!?! WOOHOO!

That's right. Patrick has purchased an 16 GB Apple iPhone for me. And I LOVE IT!

Thank you honey!
I love you!

clipped from www.apple.com

Rockband for Valentine's Day?

Yup, I bought my honey Rockband for Valentine's Day.
He loves it and that's what counts. And I love him.

clipped from www.amazon.com Rock Band Special Edition List Price: $169.99 Price: $159.99 & eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime You Save: $10.00 (6%)

Elijah: The Nightwalkers, Book 3 by Jacquelyn Frank

This is book 3 of the Nightwalker series. I'm still on book 2 but wanted to get this one up here. Elijah is the warrior demon. His book should be great.

UPDATE:
Finished this book and it was probably my favorite so far from Jacquelyn. Elijah's story was just awesome. I can't wait for the next book!

clipped from www.amazon.com Elijah: The nightwalkers (Kindle Edition) by Jacquelyn Frank

The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff

Saw this in an email from Borders today. It sounds really awesome. I will probably read it soon!

clipped from www.amazon.com The Monsters of Templeton: A Novel (Kindle Edition) by Lauren Groff

Gideon: The Nightwalkers, Book 2 by Jacquelyn Frank

This is the next book in "The Nightwalkers" series by Jacquelyn Frank. The first book was just awesome. I can't wait to read this one, which I'm starting today!

clipped from www.amazon.com The Nightwalkers: Gideon (Kindle Edition) by Jacquelyn Frank

How do you dress?

Saw this the other day and just thought it was too funny not to share!
Please don't take offense.

clipped from arabianmonkey.com Do You Dress Like a Douchebag? This definitive flow chart will let you know for sure. By The Gerk

Jacob: The Nightwalkers, Book 1 by Jacquelyn Frank

I started this book last night hoping it would be much better than the previous book I was reading. It is much better. I really like a strong dominate male role in my romance novels. And I love the paranormal aspect as well.

Jacob is a Demon Enforcer. Apparently when the moon is full or nearly full the "demons" act crazy, usually lust crazy. So Jacob is responsible for tracking and enforcing the laws of the demons to keep others from feeding their lust cravings.

He just meet Isabella, who seems to be a normal mortal woman, who can actually sense other demons. I haven't figured her out too much. I do know that she has perked Jacob's interest which is probably not normal for him since he is the enforcer. Should be pretty interesting. So far, so good!

UPDATED: 02/13/08
Just finished this book this morning. What an amazing book! It's totally comparable to J.R. Ward's Blackdagger series, which I loved to death! I can't wait to read the next book in the series, which I'm going to start right now!

clipped from www.amazon.com Jacob: The Nightwalkers (Kindle Edition) by Jacquelyn Frank