I can't think of a reason why this isn't a good idea. Who needs large kitchen knives to have pointed ends anyway. I hate carrying the things around for the risk of turning around and someone standing there. Granted I can just be very careful to point the thing down when I'm in the kitchen, but then when I drop it, the pointed end is aimed right at my foot.

Regardless of how unrealistic you think my scenarios are, an anti-stab knife would reduce the risk significantly. It's interesting at the least.

(H/T to Schneier's Blog for the link)

I was working on some new domain ideas and found this when I did a search for "Geek.com":

So I guess when they talk about geek is a good work now for computer experts and such, this is what they really think and call us behind our backs.

I'm not a Trekkie… at least, I think I'm not. Today there's a webcomic about some friends waiting in line for the movie and trying to pass the time by doing Trek Trivia. Not only is the question about one of my favorite episodes, but I know the answer to the question! Do I need help?

I've heard stories about people who've used remote login features to take pictures of the people who stole their laptops or at least identify their location. If you're lucky, you might get back your stuff or catch the creep that does it, but you might at least have some fun messing with the guy.

I noticed the reuse of characters in some of the movies like Robin Hood and the Jungle Book, but I never saw anything like this: some of the animation sequences are identical between movies!

It's something you've got to see to really understand.

This is different. Apparently, you can play a game where people have to be fast or they get shocked (presumably as practice for those quiz shows where you have to be first to buzz in).

Though I tried to fill this page with useful information to help people protect themselves against fraud, abuse, etc, the most popular pages on here have so far been the ones related to the Wordpress blog software modifications I've made to allow people to search on multiple categories and such.

Well, I made an advanced version that also allows searching for tags, categories, and search terms all at the same time with controls over whether to include only some or all of the selected options. The problem is that it was big and ugly. People have been asking for a while about widgetizing the search and I hadn't planned on doing that any time soon, but things change.

Therefore, I spent the last 3 days straight doing just that and once I finish testing, you'll see a widget compatible advanced tag, term, and category search function for Wordpress!

More details pending.

Woot! is an odd service that offers deeply discounted deals every day (something different every day). They recently started their Shirt.Woot! service with new t-shirt designs every day and this one called out to me:

Unfortunately, they sold out before I could get one, but I thought I would at least share it here.

I love the Christmas season (which starts AFTER Thanksgiving and NOT before) and I also love modern Christmas music (older than 30 years is a bit much for me).

One of my favorite songs is "Do they know it's Christmas" by Band Aid. It's fun to sing and it's got a great rhythm, but have you ever paid attention to the lyrics?

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Video

It's hard to argue with a song that includes a lyric like:

And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom

It reminds me of another very popular, beautiful-sounding song that most people think is a love song, but is really a "stalker's anthem".

Swiss chemists have created a material that even when soaked underwater for 2 months, comes out completely dry.

The material is very durable, but won't survive in a washing machine. However, if you can't get it wet, perhaps it doesn't need to be washed as much

(H/T to Slashdot for the link)

There are many photoshopped and altered photos on the net. The easiest way to find them is to type "not photoshopped" into Google because people are big fat liars. One that constantly makes the rounds and is often listed as "amazing not photoshopped rabbit" is one of those times.

It's FAKE. Duh!

This is the real one

The photo on the right is very hard to find on the net because the ones showing him at odd angles increasing his apparent size are so much more fun, but the fact is that the rabbit is big, but not THAT big. Whether camera angle, photoshop or both, it's fake and obviously so. Can we please stop spreading the lies now?

The artist of this comic is clever, a great artist and prolific! He's done a comic every day for the last 7 or more years which is really amazing since they're all really good. Yesterday's was a gem and I thought I'd share.

Last week, I received an e-mail from someone (who I won't name) asking to advertise on my site. While very flattering, I told her that I would only consider it if I could honestly recommend whatever it was she was pitching (per my ad policy). I also told her that no matter what she wanted to advertise, I wouldn't allow banner services or anything else that uses web bugs or cookies that can be used to violate the privacy of my page's visitors.

I've not heard back from her yet.

One of the web-comics I've recently discovered has been doing a series of comics about the state of America in the last few days and he's right on. Check them out for a good laugh (or cry).

Uncle Sam and Liberty – Hmm. Similar concept to this one

Tough Times

Uncle Sam's Addiction. – This one is brilliant on so many levels.

Star Wars Sam

America Sleeps

The Devil and execs

On Lifehacker today: the fruitfly deathtrap!

This is brilliant. Using only a cup, some vinegar, and a folded piece of paper, you can lure and destroy all the fruit flies in your house.

So now if you get into a disagreement that you can't find your way out of, you and your significant other can go to Sidetaker.com and post your respective sides on the issue. Users of the site can browse through the arguments, vote, and comment on who's side they're taking and why.

Honestly, I think this sounds like a pretty neat idea. Of course, I would get more use out of the site if they'd let us post work-related disagreements instead.

(H/T to Digg.com for the link)

An equalizer made of pure flame, music played with pure electricity, and others. You should really check this out.

This is one of the funniest and geekiest things I've seen a while. Chances are less computer oriented people won't enjoy it as much, but I thought it was hilarious. I needed after the last post.

The Consumerist is having a contest for "Worst Company in America" and the top contenders have come down to Comcast and Countrywide Home Loans .

The winner will receive a "golden poo" award which they can proudly display in their central office or on their website. Get over there and cast your vote!

Granted the information about what each of them makes per year is not that important, but the fact that Obama has no credit card debt is a really good sign of someone with some money skills.