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Wired assessed the geek cred of more than 30 major US cities by crunching the following numbers:
The charms of the Emerald City go way beyond late-night cafés, plentiful microbreweries, and the world's premier science fiction museum. Catch the local Weird Science Salon, where monthly meetings promise "cryogenic marshmallow liquid nitrogen shenanigans" and "blowing stuff up."
= 9 = 7 = 6SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Attend a dinner party in the Bay Area and be prepared to discuss Verizon's Bluetooth support, the inner workings of Ajax, or network neutrality. Nerds are in their element here, and the tech-celebrity sightings are legendary.
= 10 = 9 = 8LOS ANGELES
Southern California is home to NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab and Caltech. Plus, MySpace was born here, and Electronic Arts and Yahoo have offices. Then there's the porn industry, which can turn you into Scorsese for the cost of a camera, two girls, and a broadband link. Take that, Hollywood.
= 7 = 6 = 5AUSTIN
Inspiration for Slacker, epicenter of the first EFF battle, home to Dell, Whole Foods, and South by Southwest. Not to mention host to the most dorkbot attendees in the country. Only downside: It's surrounded by Texas.
= 10 = 9
= 8ORLANDO
All that Battlestar Galactica will come in handy: Walt Disney World and Epcot actually pay you to make the unreal seem real. When you're ready to engage with planet Earth again, check out the city's craigslist site, one of the most happening in the country.
= 10 = 9 = 8RALEIGH-DURHAM
The jocks here may get worked up about college hoops, but the tech set is passionate about Linux distros and Mac-PC holy wars. North Carolina's Triangle is ground zero for Red Hat, SAS Institute, and an IBM center. Bonus: The area hosts two World Beer Festivals a year.
= 7 = 7 = 6PITTSBURGH
Come for the country's top-ranked computer science school; stay for the robotics startups that Carnegie Mellon alums are founding. If androids aren't your style, try for a gig at Google's new engineering office.
= 10 = 7 = 6NEW YORK CITY
Tech startups are back, and Wi-Fi is everywhere. And Asperger's sufferers can rejoice: Being antisocial isn't rude – it's your civic duty. New York is also perfect for marathon coding sessions, since anything – food, drugs, hookers – can be delivered.
= 8 = 6 = 5BOSTON
Obsessive open source hacking, multitasking operating systems, involuntary celibacy … it's like geekiness was invented here. Winters may be frigid, but at least there are lots of single nerds to hibernate with.
= 9 = 9 = 8WASHINGTON, DC
DC isn't just a policy-wonk utopia, it's also the ultimate place to be a coder looking for love. There are more postings from the nation's capital on Geek 2 Geek, an online dating service for nerds, than from any other city we surveyed.
= 10 = 10 = 9Labels: Tech Town, United States
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to interface devices, in other words an outlet you stick wires into. It was originally designed for computers, but its popularity has prompted it to also become commonplace on video game consoles, PDAs, portable DVD and media players, cellphones; and even devices such as televisions, home stereo equipment (e.g., digital audio players), car stereos and portable memory devices.
Ok, I admit - this isn’t a complete USB drive - it’s only a masquerade costume for your boring typical, standard USB drive. Quite weird design, ey?
The USB Puppet Bags [everythingusb.com]
How about a nice little metal Altoids box sticking out of your computer? This nice little USB drive is designed by Phillip Mates.
The Altoids USB mod [flickr.com]
Check out this incredible detailed and accurate mince pie reproduction. I wonder why they placed that little LED on top, as I think it would be even cooler without it.
The USB mince pie [flickr.com]
I really like these wooden USB drives from the dutch company oooms. They are quite expensive (about $90 for the 1GB version) but they are all made out of real wooden pieces by hand.
Wooden memory sticks< [oooms.nl]
This USB drive comes with the bible on it. The connector is hidden inside the bible so you have to use a little sliding switch before you can use it. I wonder if you’ll go to hell if you store prOn on the holy bible?
The holy bible drive [davidsteele.com]
This freaky little rabbit USB drive is designed by Micah Laaker, the design manager for Yahoo!’s personalization, RSS and membership teams. Cool one, right?
Rabbit usb drive [Flickr.com]
Ok, now things are really getting weird. How would you like to drag around on a full weigh (16 pounds / 7 kg) ten-pin bowling ball? This one is actually a fully functional USB drive that is capable of breaking your little laptop into pieces. It’s designed by Chris Spurgeon.
The Bowling ball USB drive [spurgeonworld.com]
Jeremy Harrington is the man behind this really nice Star Wars Chewbacca USB drive. It’s not a geeky little Chewiw mimobot - this is the real thing! Yeah! Hear me roar!
Chewie USB drive [flickr.com]
Yes! We’re finally getting closer to the number one position, only one mor to go. Here’s a really weird little USB drive that has one thing that is really unique - it features moving parts. As soon as you plug the humping dog into your computer it starts humping it. Check out this video clip to see it in action! Who! Who! Who let the dogs out!
The humping dog USB memory [digitalworldtokyo.com]
Drumroll please! Tada, here’s the final winner. It’s a bit different than the last winner (the USB Barbie drive) but it’s still a really cool and weird USB drive. You just rip the head off and plug it in! It’s designed by Sergio de Ana and as it doesn’t look like a typical USB drive, it’s probably quite safe to store data in it as long as you keep it’s head on! I bet you have to be careful with this one to not scare the kids, hehe.
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Here is the list of top 10 various Yahoo searches in 2006
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Keyboards come in many shapes - from the simplest computer grey $9.99 standard 102-key keyboard to variants that seem to come straight out of a Star Trek episode.
This keyboard has the same measurements as a standard 102-key keyboard, but there’s a big difference. You can roll this one up and put it in your pocket. Nice.
Roll-up keyboard [Thinkgeek.com]
This one might be useful if you’re in the need to type stuff while doing practical work in tough climates - but if you would wear this keyboard at the office, you might be considered a bit geeky.
The wrist keyboard [l3sys.com]
Things are starting to get a bit more weird, ey? Getting used to this keyboard isn’t something you’ll do in 10 minutes or so - it will take a while for sure. But if you have medical problems with your hands, this might be a good choice since it’s a very ergonomic keyboard. It looks very weird though!
Maltron 3D Ergonomic Keyboard [Maltron.com]
Just take a look at this one. Do you understand how to use it? The idea is that your hands and arms shall be in a more relaxed position while working with the SafeType compared to a traditional keyboard. While doing research for this article I ran across this review of the safetype:
“However, if you have a low tolerance for frustration (and learning to type in a new manner can be frustrating) then your best bet is to stay flat and stick with a keyboard that’s a little more “common”.”
SafeType [store.yahoo.com]
6. Virtual Laser Keyboard
Wow, it’s heating up, don’t you agree? This is more cool than weird though. This laser gadget projects a virtual keyboard on a table or other suitable material, and then interpret your finger movement and pass them on to your PDA or whatever you have it connected to. Cool.
Virtual Laser Keyboard [virtual-laser-keyboard.com]
The frogpad is a tiny, tiny keyboard - or it would be more suitable to call it a keypad actually. The manufacturer say that you can get up to 40 words per minute if you practice between 6 to 10 hours with it. Any idea why they are calling it a frogpad?
Frogpad [frogpad.com]
What do you say about the Twiddler 2? It looks to be quite painful to use, or what do you think? According to the testimonials at their site, it will take you ‘a weekend’ to learn typing 30 words per minute, so the frogpad wins that round. The Twiddler actually reminds me of those guitar classes I took when I was a young boy…
The Twiddler 2 [handykey.com]
This one could be a leftover from Area 51, or a prop from the set of any science fiction movie. Wonder how it works? Here’s what the manufacturer say: “The orbiTouch creates a keystroke when you slide the two domes into one of their eight respective positions. You type the different characters by sliding the domes to create letters and numbers. The orbiTouch also has an integrated mouse, so moving the domes gives you full mouse and keyboard capability!”
The target group for this keyboard is of course people who have limited or no motion in their fingers or hands, and that’s a very good thing - but anyway, it’s a weird keyboard.
Orbitouch Keyless keyboard [Keybowl.com]
This product is aimed for people who get pain in their hands from typing with a traditional keyboard - and that’s a good thing. It’s still looks like a very strange keyboard. Everytime I see this one I think of the movie Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger, don’t know why. I love this one - the keyboard, not the movie.
The datahand [Datahand.com]
Isn’t this one lovely? The keyboard is hidden inside a decorative, washable tablecloth. The electronic is woven into a fabric, which finds itself between layers of water resistant felt as sandwich material. The soft felt surface makes it a pleasure for fingers to tip - a cosy keyboard. Awesome, hehe.
The Tidy Tippist [ToniaWelter.com]
(Source: Fosfor Gadgets)
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When CNET Download.com opened its doors in 1996, it was home to 3,000 small shareware and freeware applications. Online software distribution was still in its infancy. What a difference a near-decade makes! Since 1996, we've watched the rise of instant messaging, digital audio and the MP3 format, file sharing, spyware and antispyware, and the open-source movement, just to name a few. And we've watched as online software distribution has gone from pipe dream to reality. These 10 applications best represent the top trends in downloading over the past decade. (Source: CNET)
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This interesting BrixPod Classic iPod Shuffle case gives your Shuffle the appearance of a full-sized iPod made of Lego bricks.
[MacBlog]
Nathan Sawaya used over 10,000 Lego pieces and spent 3 months making this “Han Solo in Carbonite” masterpiece.
Built by Lego Master Model Builders, this Volvo XC90 is the official car of Legoland California.
If Nintendo came out with a Lego NES case, this would be it. Everything is 100% Lego - power/reset buttons, controller ports, LED light cover, and even the vents up top. One more picture here.
This Harpsichord was constructed entirely from Lego parts (over 100,000!), including keyboard, jacks, jack rack, jack rail, plectra, soundboard, bridge, hitch pins, tuning pins, wrestplank, nut, case, legs, lid, lid stick, and music stand. It has a range of 61 notes and weighs 150 lb.
[OddMusic]
This person took a Polaroid 95a, stripped it down, and than reassembled the camera with all Lego parts. Like a real mechanical 35mm camera, it includes a manual crank which takes 23 clicks to advance one frame.
Rarely do we come accross something so interesting yet odd, take a look at this fully functional knitting machine made entirely out of Lego pieces.
[TRFJ]
One of the most imaginative Lego creations ever. Made by Andy Carroll, this difference engine is able to solve mathematical problems (2nd/3rd-order polynomials) and calculate the answers to 3 or 4 digits.
[Gizmodo]
Behold, a functional Lego replica of Carrier’s latest air conditioner, complete with valves, compressor, and working fan.
[Make]
Created by Lego fanatics Gerrit Bronsveld and Martijn Boogaarts of the Netherlands, this fully functional pinball machine was made using over 20,000 of these colorful blocks. The Lego Pinball Machine features an operational coin slot, rotation bumpers, auto kickback, 5-digit mechanical display (for points), 13 RCX Mindstorms computers, and even a ramp.
(Source: TechEBlog)
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1. Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey)
Princeton's generous financial aid policy makes it possible for many students to afford to attend this "amazing" university. Students can look forward to receiving aid packages that meet 100 percent of their demonstrated need. To top it off, their need-based aid award will not include any student loans. With an administration "that runs like butter" and "ample" funding available for students to pursue various interests, it's no wonder that Princeton has landed at the top of this list.
Students who considered Princeton also looked at Harvard College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and Yale University.
2. Pomona College (Claremont, California)
The personal attention students receive at Pomona extends beyond the classroom. At Pomona, "you get free music lessons if you are on any type of financial aid." Students receive "great financial aid awards" that meet all of their demonstrated need. For these happy undergrads, Pomona is the total package, offering "spectacular academics, a fair financial aid package, and the chance to do research as an undergraduate."
Students who considered Pomona also looked at Yale University, University of California-Berkeley, Claremont McKenna College, and Wesleyan University.
3. New College of Florida (Sarasota, Florida)
NCF's low tuition and "unparalleled" academic program make it a great deal for students seeking a great education at a low cost. The "least expensive school in the Florida system," New College still manages to offer "very generous" financial aid packages. All admitted first-year students at New College are guaranteed scholarship funding, and the school meets 90 percent of each student's financial need. Students who chose NCF say "there simply was no other choice that could compare."
Students who considered New College also looked at University of Florida, University of Miami, Eckerd College, and Brown University.
4. Stanford University (Stanford, California)
Stanford has so many things going for it that it's tough to list them all. In addition to "great professors, very friendly people, [and a] great location," Stanford offers students "great financial aid" packages. Families whose total annual income is less than $45K will not have to pay anything towards their children's educational costs at Stanford, and those whose income falls in the $45–60K range can expect a pro-rated reduction. No wonder the "exceptional" students on Stanford's campus are always so "relaxed and playful."
Students who considered Stanford also looked at Columbia University, Harvard College, University of California-Los Angeles, and Yale University.
5. Truman State University (Kirksville, Missouri)
Students who attend Truman State University are convinced that "Truman is one of the best public schools in Missouri." Moreover, "it is a great deal financially." With low tuition and plentiful need-based financial aid, Truman is an affordable option for many students. Merit-based aid also abounds at Truman and there is even a special loan program to help students with the cost of buying a computer. For the "many" students here who "receive financial aid," Truman made the "most financial sense."
Students who considered Truman also looked at Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State University, and Illinois Wesleyan University.
6. Lake Forest College (Lake Forest, Illinois)
At Lake Forest College, "the administration bends over backward to ensure students are satisfied with their financial aid." Lake Forest's "generous" financial aid programs awards up to $10,500 in grants before resorting to loans. Furthermore, it maintains its grant aid for all four years. Many academic, talent, and departmental scholarships are also available. As one student explains, "Practically anyone can get something. We say that the school pays us to go there."
Students who considered Lake Forest also looked at Connecticut College, Kenyon College, University of Denver, and Lewis & Clark College.
7. Claremont McKenna College (Claremont, California)
CMC offers students "amazing financial aid packages" and is committed to meeting 100 percent of students' demonstrated financial need. Financial aid officers are on a first-name basis with students and will "work with you to make sure it is possible for you to attend." Students appreciate that administrators are "very easy to get access to" and are "sensitive to students' needs." They also enjoy "financial support for summer opportunities."
Students who considered Claremont McKenna also looked at Amherst College, Georgetown University, Pitzer College, and Scripps College.
8. Beloit College (Beloit, Wisconsin)
Beloit College offers its students a "friendly atmosphere, gorgeous campus, [and] really good financial aid." With admissions decisions based entirely on a student's qualifications and not their ability to pay, Beloit has "plenty of money" available for the students who need it. At Beloit, the "emphasis is on the importance of hands-on experience such as internships and study abroad" and the college is committed to helping students "find [and finance] these opportunities."
Students who considered Beloit also looked at Carleton College, Colorado College, Grinnell College, and Ripon College.
9. Williams College (Williamstown, Massachusetts)
"Talented professors, diverse and talented students, [and] great financial aid" are some of the benefits of attending Williams College. And it's no wonder: With an endowment of over $1.5 billion, or well over $700,000 per student, Williams is able to fully subsidize costs for its entire student body. Scholarships are abundant, including several Tyng Scholarships, which provide money for Williams plus three additional years of graduate or professional school.
Students who considered Williams also looked at Amherst College, Dartmouth College, Hamilton College, and Colgate University.
10. Wabash College (Crawfordsville, Indiana)
At Wabash College, "scholarships and financial aid are downright incredible." With an impressive endowment-per-student ratio, Wabash can afford to distribute aid generously. In addition to meeting 100 percent of students' demonstrated need, the school also offers $3 million in competitive scholarships each year on its Honor Scholarship Weekend, during which students travel to the school to take competitive exams. Talent and leadership awards are also available.
Students who considered Wabash also looked at Purdue University-West Lafayette, Butler University, Hanover College, and Miami University.
(Source: MSN Encarta)
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| Mountain | Height | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Everest | 8,850m | 29,035 ft | Nepal |
| 2 | Qogir (K2) | 8,611m | 28,250 ft | Pakistan |
| 3 | Kangchenjunga | 8,586m | 28,169 ft | Nepal |
| 4 | Lhotse | 8,501m | 27,920 ft | Nepal |
| 5 | Makalu I | 8,462m | 27,765 ft | Nepal |
| 6 | Cho Oyu | 8,201m | 26,906 ft | Nepal |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri | 8,167m | 26,794 ft | Nepal |
| 8 | Manaslu I | 8,156m | 26,758 ft | Nepal |
| 9 | Nanga Parbat | 8,125m | 26,658 ft | Pakistan |
| 10 | Annapurna I | 8,091m | 26,545 ft | Nepal |
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1. Bootleg Canyon Trails
Boulder City, Nevada (20 minutes outside Las Vegas)
Miles of trails: 36
Admission: free, but donations appreciated
What you’ll find: A network of interconnecting trails—with clever names such as “Girl Scout” and “Kevorkian” (you can guess which is tougher)—gives riders a choice of difficulty or length. A shuttle takes you to the top if downhill riding is more your speed.
Contact: (702) 293-3472
2. South Mountain Park Trails
Phoenix, Arizona
Miles of trails: 60
Admission: free
What you’ll find: Without gaining too much elevation, you’ll ride a rollercoaster on best-known trails Desert Classic (moderate) and National (advanced). Take in the scenic saguaro cacti, but beware the rattlesnakes.
Contact: (602) 495-0222
3. Bull Mountain Trail Network
Dahlonega, Georgia (one hour from Atlanta)
Miles of trails: 50
Admission: $2 parking fee
What you’ll find: The Bull Mountain Trail itself is an 11-mile loop that connects to other trails at the southern end of the Appalachian Trail. You’ll cross streams, ride over red clay, and roll over long hills.
Contact: (800) 231-5543
4. The Womble Trail, Ouachita National Forest
Hot Springs, Arkansas (2 hours from Little Rock)
Miles of trails: 39
Admission: free
What you’ll find: The challenging Womble Trail follows the Ouachita River through forests with steep hills and sharp turns. Pastoral views show off the river, its valleys, and miles of farmland. Novice riders might want to train on the Charlton Trail.
Contact: (870) 867-2101
5. Levis/Trow Mound Trail Network
Neillsville, Wisconsin (2 1/2 hours northwest of Madison)
Miles of trails: 30
Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for students and children
What you’ll find: Remnants of glacier formations make these winding, forested trails up to 300-foot sandstone bluffs unique. You’re likely to spot a deer or turkey on your ride, whether you choose an easy or an advanced trail.
Contact: (715) 743-5140
6. Ridge to Rivers Trail System
Boise, Idaho
Miles of trails: 85
Admission: free
What you’ll find: From the city, climb the grassy slopes of the Boise Foothills along single- and double-track trails. Trails for all skill levels are embedded in the forests, but Ridge to Rivers offers the best views of the city and beyond.
Contact: (208) 384-4240
7. Ringwood State Park Trails
Ringwood, New Jersey (40 miles from New York City)
Miles of trails: 30
Admission: Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekdays $5 and weekends $10 per car, $50 for a year pass
What you’ll find: This park offers so many trails that you can pedal all day and not run out of tracks. Rest up at the 96-acre botanical garden when you’re tired of pedaling.
Contact: (973) 962-7031
8. North Umpqua Trail—Tioga Segment
Roseburg, Oregon (3 hours from Portland)
Miles of trails: 16
Admission: free
What you’ll find: See if you can keep up with the jumping steelhead and salmon as you ride parallel to streams flowing from the Cascade Mountains. Don’t miss the Douglas fir, cedar, and hemlock trees—some more than six feet in diameter.
Contact: (541) 440-4930
9. Alafia River Trails, Alafia River State Park
Brandon, Florida (one hour from Tampa)
Miles of Trails: 14
Admission: parking fee $3 (1 person) or $4 (2-8 people)
What you’ll find: This park sits on an old phosphate mine and has some of the most radical elevation changes in Florida. Even experienced riders may walk up some of the steep inclines. Watch for deer, herons, and even gators (from a safe distance) along the way.
Contact: (813) 672-5320
10. The Southern Traverse, Shenandoah Mountain Trail
Harrisonburg, Virginia (2 hours from Washington, D.C.)
Miles of trails: 30-mile loop or 17 miles one way
Admission: free
What you’ll find: The trail is contoured, eliminating steep drops and climbs, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s an easy ride. Sharp curves challenge you as you wind through the hardwood forest on a mossy track bordered by wildflowers and ferns.
Contact: (540) 434-2087
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