Leonard Nimoy has recently retired from acting and public appearances, but when asked if he would give the Fine Arts Convocation address at Boston University last week, he didn’t hesitate to agree. He gets the Star Trek gags out of the way fast and then rises above them to give a very heartfelt speech to […]
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Last Sunday during Bay Area Maker Faire, my pal Brian Boyko, who used to write for Geeks are Sexy, caught Adam Savage on tape rocking out inside a faraday cage to ArcAttack’s massive musical tesla coils. Needless to say, Adam and ArcAttack’s act completely electrified the audience. Check it out! Thanks Brian! Edit: And here’s […]
As I had warned in a previous post, I DO love shoes! But at least these creative shoes by Jeffrey Campbell actually exist. Though, how one would walk in these, I do not know. Calling Lady Gaga!
Shamengo pioneer Pierre Calleja has invented something truly remarkable–a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 in the air–at the rate of 1 ton PER YEAR, or what a tree absorbs over its entire lifetime! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape. [Via]
Youtuber GralonOfGilneas hollowed the back of an IKEA shelf out and wedged a Levitron Revolution, creating one of the most awesome decorative gizmo of all time. [GralonOfGilneas]
A music video featuring Sephiroth having a lousy day at the office? What a brilliant idea! :) [Via Topless Robot]
They wanted pizza, they’ll settle for mushrooms. Go Troopa, Go Troopa, Go. [Get it @ Splitreason.com – 10% off with promo code “geeksaresexy” | Official Geeks are Sexy T-Shirt Store]
The show Star Trek and the character Scotty may have been fictional (sorry to spoil that), but actor James Doohan was real — and now he’s really in space. The story is slightly spoiled by the fact that Doohan died seven years ago, though had he still been alive the trip would have been impossible. […]
If you’ve been to Disney World during the Star Wars Weekends, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that this is one of the most memorable moments one can experience while visiting “the happiest place on earth.” Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend this year, but I plan on going back as soon as my youngest […]