Friday, September 21, 2012
High-Tech Socks Easily Sorted With Embedded Microchip, iPhone App
High-Tech Socks Easily Sorted With Embedded Microchip, iPhone App: 
Have you ever wondered to yourself, Why isn't there a microchip in my sock? No, you haven't. Because it is a sock, and not a computer. But Samy Liechti, founder of BlackSocks.com, did wonder. And he decided to leverage his considerable influence in the sock industry to solve this problem, even though it plagued no one else. Cue "Smarter Socks." Each lonely stocking sports a unique near-field-communications component. That lets you identify your socks using your iPhone to ensure all your socks stay faithfully in pairs—and facilitates all sorts of other useless functionality, like telling you how black your socks really are. You'll need BlackSocks.com's proprietary handheld "Sock Sorter" device to make it all work, because unfortunately, iPhones are pretty much stuck-up snobs that cannot speak directly to your nifty new socks. You might keep telling yourself that this could not possibly be real, but all the signs seem to indicate it is. Leichti's sales video helps further blur the line between sanity and absurdity, with deadpan tidbits like "Some cynical women would claim that this is the only way a man could sort his own socks" and "This gives every sock a little CV—admittedly, it would not be enough to apply for a job, but gives you more information on the sock than ever before." Regardless of whether that all passes the smell test for humanity, the zeitgeist makes it a bizarre form of marketing genius—and, self aware or not—of social satire: You see, BlackSocks.com is not a socks subscription service. It's a socks innovation company. Via VentureBeat.
Have you ever wondered to yourself, Why isn't there a microchip in my sock? No, you haven't. Because it is a sock, and not a computer. But Samy Liechti, founder of BlackSocks.com, did wonder. And he decided to leverage his considerable influence in the sock industry to solve this problem, even though it plagued no one else. Cue "Smarter Socks." Each lonely stocking sports a unique near-field-communications component. That lets you identify your socks using your iPhone to ensure all your socks stay faithfully in pairs—and facilitates all sorts of other useless functionality, like telling you how black your socks really are. You'll need BlackSocks.com's proprietary handheld "Sock Sorter" device to make it all work, because unfortunately, iPhones are pretty much stuck-up snobs that cannot speak directly to your nifty new socks. You might keep telling yourself that this could not possibly be real, but all the signs seem to indicate it is. Leichti's sales video helps further blur the line between sanity and absurdity, with deadpan tidbits like "Some cynical women would claim that this is the only way a man could sort his own socks" and "This gives every sock a little CV—admittedly, it would not be enough to apply for a job, but gives you more information on the sock than ever before." Regardless of whether that all passes the smell test for humanity, the zeitgeist makes it a bizarre form of marketing genius—and, self aware or not—of social satire: You see, BlackSocks.com is not a socks subscription service. It's a socks innovation company. Via VentureBeat.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Incredibly LEGO Machine
Incredibly LEGO Machine:
Akiyuki the spent two years building an incredibly Lego machine make out of 17 module..(Read...)
Akiyuki the spent two years building an incredibly Lego machine make out of 17 module..(Read...)
Be Clog Our Hearts: Nick Offerman Does a Slam Poem About Bacon [Video]
Be Clog Our Hearts: Nick Offerman Does a Slam Poem About Bacon [Video]:
All of the best art comes from a deeply personal place so it's no surprise that Nick Offerman's slam poem about bacon is profoundly moving. Snaps all around for Ron Fucking Swanson. More »
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
968 — McRibb!
968 — McRibb!:
I’m so sorry for the crazy posting, peeps. I’ve been so unbelievably busy lately. Nuts!
Anyway, I’m hoping to stick a M-W-F schedule. On the bright side, the graphic novel is moving along!!
-Lucas
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I’d like to thank the Meteorite Men. Please, check out my blog post on when I met the them a few months ago!
Don’t forget the new book “Toys in the Attic” is now for sale! Head on over to the store and get your copy of either the Artist Edition, or the Regular Edition, today!
I’m so sorry for the crazy posting, peeps. I’ve been so unbelievably busy lately. Nuts!
Anyway, I’m hoping to stick a M-W-F schedule. On the bright side, the graphic novel is moving along!!
-Lucas
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I’d like to thank the Meteorite Men. Please, check out my blog post on when I met the them a few months ago!
Don’t forget the new book “Toys in the Attic” is now for sale! Head on over to the store and get your copy of either the Artist Edition, or the Regular Edition, today!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Smash Your Burgers (The Correct Way) [Food]
Smash Your Burgers (The Correct Way) [Food]:
To smash or not to smash—that is the question. Smashed burgers can be more flavorful thanks to the wonderful crust, but many people advise against smashing because it "squeezes all the juices out." Who's right? Serious Eats to the rescue again. More »
Monday, September 17, 2012
Not To Dash Your Hopes & Dreams Or Anything, But The McRib’s Return Might Be Delayed
Not To Dash Your Hopes & Dreams Or Anything, But The McRib’s Return Might Be Delayed: 
Anyone out there looking at the calendar and salivating at that special time of year between late October and early November, the time when the McRib returns to McDonald's, might need to sit down for a second. According to reportedly leaked internal memo, McDonald's wants to score a home run in the fourth quarter of the year and is going to delay the McRib's return until the second half of December. Commence screams of rage.
Ad Age says it has a memo from McDonald's Operators National Advertising Fund, which is the the chain's national-franchise council. The memo shifts the McRib's marketing blitz to closer to Christmas, because last year's December sales were 9.8%. That's partly due to the milder winter weather much of the nation enjoyed.
The McRib is apparently Mickey D's great hope, as its fan base is known to be dedicated and intensely passionate about the sandwich. When you can only get something for a short period of time once a year, you're gonna go bonkers over it — even if it's a restructured pork product formed into the shape of ribs.
It remains to be seen if that same coveted, dedicated group of super fans will turn on McDonald's in rage over having to wait for that sweet, sweet pork to hit their mouths, however.
A spokeswoman for McDonald's told Ad Age: "We cannot comment on leaked documents, information."
Just tell us when the McRib is coming and everyone will remain calm.
Can the McRib Save Christmas? [Ad Age]
Anyone out there looking at the calendar and salivating at that special time of year between late October and early November, the time when the McRib returns to McDonald's, might need to sit down for a second. According to reportedly leaked internal memo, McDonald's wants to score a home run in the fourth quarter of the year and is going to delay the McRib's return until the second half of December. Commence screams of rage.
Ad Age says it has a memo from McDonald's Operators National Advertising Fund, which is the the chain's national-franchise council. The memo shifts the McRib's marketing blitz to closer to Christmas, because last year's December sales were 9.8%. That's partly due to the milder winter weather much of the nation enjoyed.
The McRib is apparently Mickey D's great hope, as its fan base is known to be dedicated and intensely passionate about the sandwich. When you can only get something for a short period of time once a year, you're gonna go bonkers over it — even if it's a restructured pork product formed into the shape of ribs.
It remains to be seen if that same coveted, dedicated group of super fans will turn on McDonald's in rage over having to wait for that sweet, sweet pork to hit their mouths, however.
A spokeswoman for McDonald's told Ad Age: "We cannot comment on leaked documents, information."
Just tell us when the McRib is coming and everyone will remain calm.
Can the McRib Save Christmas? [Ad Age]
Free Donuts For Pirates At Krispy Kreme This Wednesday
Free Donuts For Pirates At Krispy Kreme This Wednesday: 
Do you plunder and pillage? Do you favor parrots, eye patches and fancy hats? If so, then you might be able to score a free donut -- or maybe even a free dozen donuts -- from Krispy Kreme this Wednesday.
In honor of National Talk Like A Pirate Day -- our favorite holiday next to National HP Toner Month -- Krispy Kreme is giving away free glazed donuts to people who show up on Wednesday and utter one of the following pirate catch phrases -- Ahoy Matey, Blow Me Down, Heave Ho, Landlubber, Sea Dog, Thar She Blows, Yo Ho Ho.
And if you happen to go full-pirate, you can help yourself to a dozen glazed treats before you get back to making treasure maps with helpful illustrations and curvy dotted lines and a big X for where you buried your booty.
As it points out in the fine print "No Weapons Allowed," so keep your sword back on your dinghy with your first mate or something like that.
List of participating locations on this PDF.
(via Gothamist)
Do you plunder and pillage? Do you favor parrots, eye patches and fancy hats? If so, then you might be able to score a free donut -- or maybe even a free dozen donuts -- from Krispy Kreme this Wednesday.
In honor of National Talk Like A Pirate Day -- our favorite holiday next to National HP Toner Month -- Krispy Kreme is giving away free glazed donuts to people who show up on Wednesday and utter one of the following pirate catch phrases -- Ahoy Matey, Blow Me Down, Heave Ho, Landlubber, Sea Dog, Thar She Blows, Yo Ho Ho.
And if you happen to go full-pirate, you can help yourself to a dozen glazed treats before you get back to making treasure maps with helpful illustrations and curvy dotted lines and a big X for where you buried your booty.
As it points out in the fine print "No Weapons Allowed," so keep your sword back on your dinghy with your first mate or something like that.
List of participating locations on this PDF.
(via Gothamist)
Buy the Best AA Batteries for Your Money [Saving Money]
Buy the Best AA Batteries for Your Money [Saving Money]:
Most of our gadgets run on built-in rechargeable batteries these days, but we all still have a few things that run on good ol' AAs. DIYer Thomas tested 30 different brands of AA batteries and found which ones gave you the best bang for your buck. More »
Sunday, September 16, 2012
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