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Nothing says I love Star Trek AND diving like the Star Trek Wetsuit.

These suits are the newest novelty item aimed at us poor geeks who are willing to shell out a pretty penny for just about anything Star Trek. I have to say that even though I am horribly broke, this one does appeal to my senses, and I am terribly, terribly tempted.

It sure beats a uniformed teddy bear.

This image was uploaded with the post Mom! Han Solo is Just Floating Above My Bed!.

by Irma Arkus

Check out the Fathead’s new Han Solo design. Due to the photographic imagery, it actually does look like Han Solo hovers three feet above the floor. I am seriously considering gifting it to myself.

Fathead also has C3P0, Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and two versions of Princess Leia (I presume one for the bedroom, and one for the bathroom). [Fathead]

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by Irma Arkus

If geeks are known for anything that it is for the countless hours spent playing timesuck games (I can think of an entire year and a half eaten by WOW), and successfully gaining weight based on diet of takeout, snacks and pop.

But an interesting article popped up comparing portions some 30 years ago, versus contemporary portions, and if you are trying to take off those last few pounds and finding it difficult, then maybe, just maybe, it is the portions that are the cause.

Divine Caroline’s Liz Monte has the scoop with appropriate photos and information on average caloric value of these delectable foods. Dietitians have been raving about portions for years already, telling us to eat only half of a average meal served in a restaurant, and then even move onto consuming only a half of that.

An average slice of Pizza was smaller, narrower, and contained some 350 calories less. Bahh, I say - I can eat 2 regular slices and then curse myself for hours later. The pros I hang with can finish a whole Xtra Large Za in a mere sitting. But I digress.

350 hundred calories may not kill you, but will definitely contribute to that ponch you’ve been jealously holding onto. But then there are worst scenarios: one of my favorite lines in a cafe is “I would like a giant cup of coffee,” so it is shocking when looking at comparison between the giant cup of coffee found at Starbucks (I don’t spend my money at Starbucks btw), measuring at 16 ounces and boasting 330 calories (and that’s with 2% milk! I drink whole!!!) versus the traditional 8 ounce cup with only 45 calories.

That leaves me with an almost extra 300 calories per cup of coffee, and that may not be such a concern, if it weren’t for the fact that I consume a LOT of coffee.

Check it out and share your woes. Photos above are up to scale. [Divine Caroline

That aside, you could always have a bigger problem with calories.

This image was uploaded with the post I am wearing Super Mario Socks as we speak.

and they are amazingly cute Super Mario Warp Zone Socks. Yeah, sock it to me baby.

Thanks to Genevieve for the tip [Ashidashi].

This image was uploaded with the post India Needs No GoogleEarth, They Have Bhuvan.

by Irma Arkus

Reuters reports on India’s National Remote Sensing Center, meant to serve as a superior, national version of GoogleEarth.

The program called Bhuvan, is meant to do what GoogleEarth does, but better, with a greater specificity on local environment, including soil types and the location of ground water. The idea is to combine the available satellite imagery and geographic field information to improve upon city planning efforts.

The really intersting bit about Bhuvan is that it has a resolution of 2.5 meters, which is highly accurate and provides for a superior resolution to that of GoogleEarth.

This brings up some valid security concerns. In the mentioned Mumbai Attacks, the gunmen were prepared using GoogleMap technology. With Bhuvan, they get to inquire about mining right, do online tours, and only then turn to their terrorist attacks.

This also brings up another interesting point: publicly available satellite images with a 2.5 meter resolution? Yes, you have been watched. [Reuters]

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Wanna learn how to make these? Follow the link. Also, note the recipe for pork scratchings. Yees. Take that Vatican!

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by Irma Arkus

As we pointed out a few weeks back, scientists are predominantly women, regardless of what your car/dental/optical commercial may tell you. Women rule in science, it’s just that their white coats, for some reason, don’t end up celebrated or seen. Apparently, until recently, all women scientists have been in hiding, in underground laboratories…but I digress.

Apparently, while held in captivity, women are on the Internets, blogging away, getting sciency-er. And we dig that.

Phlebotomy has published the top 50 science blogs by women, and they are fabulous. So, check these out and blog for science!!! [Phlebotomy]

This image was uploaded with the post Geek Style: Atomic Tarantula.

by Irma Arkus

Thank you for the responses. Since we’ve hit Mininova our downloads have been enviable, to say the least. Not to be bragging, but in comparison to CBC, we seem to produce a far more popular show.

Saying that, Greg sent me this fab sci-fi T-shirt link: Atomic Tarantula. Obviously peeps with excellent taste, the Ts are graphically inspired by many of your favorites, including Tyler Corp., Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and many, many more.

Check it out here.

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by Irma Arkus

Nothing like high-school memories, peppered with images of new discoveries…of sweet sounds of Black Flag.

Black Flag, an exceptional punk band, was started in late 1970s, only to develop into a group that produced remarkable, complex sounds, as well as delivered politically aware lyrics.

WFMU carefully reconstructed all the hairstyles of Black Flag. For hair-raising experience down memory lane, visit their site.

If you can see this then hot action is on the way

A New Record for distance has been established by some dude in Venezuela using parts commonly found in a store. He managed to connect a laptop to his set up 237 miles away. Amazing.

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