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Little Drummer Boy Brought to You by a Robot and a Scanner

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Little Drummer Boy Robots
Little Drummer Boy

Nope. You won’t see the little drummer boy that you are used to seeing around this time of the year in that picture. You know how some technophobes (and even technophiles) say that people will one day be replaced by machines? Well, this is a great example of how that is totally possible.

YouTube user bd594 apparently had some time on his hands, so he decided to tinker around with an HP scanner – the flatbed kind, obviously, a snare drum, and some other electronic items. His masterpiece? A two-gadget band rendering its own version of the Little Drummer Boy. Yes, that ubiquitous piece of Christmas music that I am pretty sure you have gotten enough of by this time. [Read more…] about Little Drummer Boy Brought to You by a Robot and a Scanner

Geeky Gingerbread Goodies

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What’s better than having a wooden AT-AT liquor cabinet for Christmas? A lot of things, if you are not into Star Wars, really, but I am being serious here. What if you like geeky things in general, and you want something geeky for Christmas?

How about some geeky gingerbread goodies? Very recently, my social network streams were filled with the Gingerbread TARDIS, courtesy of Geeks Are Sexy. ((GAS)) You have probably seen it, but just in case, here is the geeky gingerbread creation that started it all.

Gingerbread TARDIS
Gingerbread TARDIS
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AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

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Star Wars Liquor Cabinet
AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

I am sure that Star Wars characters have their own preferences when it comes to what they drink. Who knows, they might even have the same tastes as you do?

One thing you can’t deny, though, is just how cool this AT-AT liquor cabinet is. I have said it time and time again that I am not the biggest Star Wars fan out there, but I just couldn’t pass up on showcasing this. If anything, the AT-AT liquor cabinet’s eye as seen in the photo above just seems to be looking straight at me. [Read more…] about AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

Rubik’s Cube Chest of Drawers

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Rubik's Cube Drawers
Rubik's Cube Drawers

The fascination for the Rubik’s Cube is something that spans generations and cultures. I do not think that it will go away any time soon. Whether you think of the actual cube which you can play with (more like make you want to tear your hair out in frustration), or you think of other items made in the likeness of the Rubik’s Cube, the effect is the same. People are drawn to this timeless puzzle. [Read more…] about Rubik’s Cube Chest of Drawers

20 Super Wacky Umbrellas

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Everyone needs an umbrella from time to time. I have at least 4 of them in my coat closet and I live in Los Angeles where it never rains (except for when you vacation here, that’s when it rains every day). And, like most people, I never seem to have an umbrella with me when the weather calls for it. There are all kinds of umbrellas: wear on your head umbrellas, umbrellas for couples, samurai sword umbrellas, umbrellas for your dog, even umbrellas to protect your fancy designer shoes or precious mustache! My favorite kind are the little ones they put in a tiki drink, but that’s neither here nor there. Click on to see some Super Whacky Umbrellas.

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Go to School for Free Courtesy of STARFLEET

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STARFLEET Membership Packet
STARFLEET Membership Packet

No, I am not acting like a delusional Trekkie. There really is a STARFLEET. The organization has been in existence for more than 35 years, and it has served as a venue for Star Trek enthusiasts to meet each other and share their passion. More than gushing over their favorite character, though, members of STARFLEET actually do something to help other people. They have programs that give back to the community, and one of them is a scholarship program.

STARFLEET offers monetary assistance to active members who are enrolled in school at different levels. Whether it is community college, four-year college, technical school, junior college, university, or graduate school, there is a scholarship program for qualified students. [Read more…] about Go to School for Free Courtesy of STARFLEET