Totally cool idea

So, those nerds over at MIT (via Engadget) brought to my attention this totally awesome idea. Its a do it yourself jumbo-tron. Epic idea and this could be a lot of fun.

Check it out.
 http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/mits-junkyard-jumbotron-turns-your-motley-collection-of-devices/

Pi Day (Not so much Nerd Boner, as just plan Nerd)

Today, being March 14th is Pi Day. (3.14). So, out of all the days in the year to think about the algebra equations involving ∏, it should be today. Here you go, Nerds.

Circumference = π × diameter

Area of the circle equals π times the area of the shaded square

Because π is a transcendental number,squaring the circle is not possible in a finite number of steps using the classical tools of compass and straightedge.

Space Shuttle Discovery, I'd like to discover you

So, the Discovery Shuttle took off last week for its final "up and down." (If I had a nickel.) I did try to watch the launch live via the web (i know, how nerd of me?) but my internet connection shit out (how un-nerd of me?) and i missed the whole damn thing. But watching the prelaunch really reminded me of why I liked space as a kid and how I watched Space Camp 47,000 times.

I wanted this to be my life. If you haven't want seen this, I highly recommend it. (On a side note: When I went to visit NASA, I kept trying to get away from the group and get into the space shuttle so that it (accidentally) took off and I could be the youngest person in space. Needless to say, it didn't happen. Damn security.

So, to finish this off, check out how awesome this photo is. Nerd Boner.

iPad 2, the future is now

This ner version has me more excited then the new iPhone 4. Finally, an iPad that will make me feel like I belong in an episode of StarTrek. With that Facetime camera on a generous screen with a faster processor and graphics card. Now where the hell is that hover board? 

Crush of the Week

Today's Felicia Day.
Ultimate Nerd Boner Giver. Thanks Felicia for keeping us laughing and doing it while being hot.

Also, a more personal note: Ms Day is a constant source of inspiration. The way she writes, produces and stars in her own web series is totally awesome. She inspires me to keep writing and doing my nerdy thing. One Day it will pay off. (Did you see what I did there?)

Goldeye

I came (in my pants) across an ad for the new Wii only, GoldenEye 007 game. It is a remake of the old Nintendo 64 Golden Eye game. Awesome.
Here is a link to the commercial.

Blackberry Bold

As the resident blackberry user for this site I an stocked about the new Blackberry Tour 2 or as it is sometimes called Essex. (What a kick ass codename. It reminds me a James Bond gadget.) Its basically the Blackberry Tour, but with a faster processor, trackpad (instead of the track ball) and built in wifi. Now there are two main reasons why I want this blackberry, verses the Blackberry Curve that Verizon is pushing on me. One, Essex has a flash for the camera where the new Curve has had its flash removed. WTF? Why would you remove a flash. Does that really save you anything? Its not like a flash takes up internal space. And, as an avid twitpic-er I am constantly taking photos in bars and clubs and sending them out on the twitterverse. I need a flash. The second reason I am holding out for the Essex is the built in Wifi. I currently work at a company where the cell service can be shady and with the built in wifi, I will be able to surf the web and respond to email faster. And of course, update the twitter. The bad news is that the Essex was suppose to come out in early February but rumor has it that the product was pulled for software upgrades and management. Which sucks, but in hindsight, taking the device and getting it ready to go before releasing it to the public is a smart move by Verizon. They didn't want to release a faulty product.
UPDATE: So, I finally purchased my new device. The Blackberry Bold on Verizon. I believe this is one of three devices that will support the new Operating System 6 which is all about the touch screen. This specific device does not have a touch screen, but it will still perform most the functions that are offered in the OS6. At least I hope so. I will give you a second update once the new OS is released. For those of you (thanks mom for reading) who are interested in the OS6 should head over to the Torch website. This is the only device running OS6.

Lego Star Wars X-Wing

I should consult a doctor because this guy's flesh-toned lightsaber has been on for more than four hours.  I present to you, the LEGO Star Wars X-Wing.  It was 1999.  I was 13 years old.  I had been introduced to Star Wars many a few years prior to this.  And my days of playing with LEGOs were coming to a close.  However, the re-releases of Star Wars in the late 1990s spurred LEGO to release a Star Wars collection of LEGO toys, including iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon, the Snow Speeder, the Y-Wing, the A-Wing, Vader's Tie Fighter, and, of course, the X-Wing.  Well, I wanted a LEGO X-Wing.  I never got one.
Now, I am 23 years old.  In approximately two months and a half months, I'll be 24 years old.  And today, using StumbleUpon, I found a stop animation video of the LEGO counterparts of the Leia, Luke, Han, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan assembling the LEGO rendition of the Millenium Falcon.  Seeing this video instantly triggered this memory of the LEGO X-Wing from my adolescence.  Now, it's not out of the realm of average behavior for a boy one year away from high school to be excited about and want a LEGO toy.  I know it's completely nerdy to be excited, but how immature is it for an almost 24 year old young man to be just as excited.
About a year and a half ago, I walked into the LEGO store at Tyson's Corner, I was not surprised to find that the LEGO X-Wing was not on sale.  To my knowledge, production had been ceased and finding one for sale, while easy, was expensive.  However, after watching a minute or two of the video, I jumped over to the LEGO website and clicked into the Star Wars product line.  Lo and behold, there it is, theLEGO X-Wing.  For $49.99?  Oh hell yes.  My childhood.  My adolescence. My...my...adulthood?  I can't really buy this, can I?
I have the money, that's not an issue.  And the desire comes and goes.  But I can imagine the thought process of any woman that sees my room.  "Okay, a picture of hockey players on the wall.  He is a guy, he likes hockey?  Acceptable.  Oh they're wearing USA jerseys.  Maybe he's really patriotic.  I dig it.  There are an awful lot of books about The Clash.  Not my type of music, but that's okay.  Atlases? Who keeps these things.  There's a coin on the wall, that's a little odd, but it must have some significance, right?  OH MY GOD!  That's definitely a LEGO toy.  That's a toy LEGO X-Wing" Now, the perfect response, for me, would be, "Wow, that's really cool.  I love Star Wars and I get this." But the more probable response is, "Oh my god, this guy is a nerd.  I've got to get the hell out of here."
This has been a nerd boner for the last eleven years.  I suppose I should look into a visit to the doctor.  Eleven years is a long time for an erection to last.

Clash of the Titans

I am so excited for this remake. We are talking "stoked." I mean, just compare the new trailer to the old trailer. This is a definite upgrade and I am not going to lie, I totally got a Nerd Boner when I watched the trailer before Avatar. (talk about Nerd Boner.)
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