Author: Diana Adams
Augmented Reality Cures Cockroach Fears
We've all read articles about augmented reality and it's many uses; however, this is the first time I've learned anything about it being used in psychological research.
There is a technique that psychologists have used for years to help people overcome their fears. It is called Exposure Therapy, ...
An iPhone Drawing A Day Keeps The Blogging Blues Away!
We've all heard the advice. If you want to get good at something, practice, right? You want to become a better blogger? Blog more. You want to become a better reader? Read more. You want to become a better tweeter? Tweet more. It really applies to almost everything in life.
Artist Kristof ...
Knockoff Superheroes – Better Than The Originals?
The world is full of knock offs. There are knock offs for everything from handbags to diamond rings. When I saw this though, I couldn't believe it. Did you know that there are knock off superheroes too? My son always jokes to me that almost everything in his bedroom says "Made in China" on the b ...
Could You Do This With Six Million Toothpicks?
Does anyone really use toothpicks anymore? I remember seeing my father walk around with a toothpick sticking out of his mouth after almost every meal. I use dental floss everyday, but I can't imagine poking my teeth with a little wooden stick.
Stan Murno, in my opinion, has come up with a much ...
Wanna Be Superman? Scientists Say It’s Closer Than You Think
A lot of us dream of being Superman, or in my case, Wonder Woman. And, I'm not just saying that because she has big boobs and a 14-inch waist, no, there is just something ultimately cool about being so strong you can beat all the odds.
Thanks to a new scientific breakthrough, we can all start de ...
The Watermelon Death Star – Perfect for a Geek’s Picnic
I always played with my food as a kid. It used to drive my mother crazy. I still play with my food as an adult, and I've managed to pass this very annoying habit on to my son.
To me, it just makes sense. You sit there with a plate of food and your creativity takes over. Whether it's carving e ...
Augmented Reality Makes Shopping Easier and More Fun
I despise shopping. I know, I'm a freak of nature girl because most of us love it, but not me. I order as much as I can online to avoid going in any stores.
However, if this new use for augmented reality was available here in Atlanta, I would be tempted to check it out. In London, there is a j ...
A Rainbow Colored Miracle of Nature to Inspire Your Day
There is nothing like a miracle of nature to put life in perspective. Certain kinds of trees are perfect examples. They patiently grow bigger and stronger over many decades while surviving all types of weather. They never give up or consider a life that doesn't reach for the sun.
The Redwood t ...
Carefully Crafted Sculptures Made From Laundry
Our clothes have a lot of character. Take a look inside someone's closet. It can truly tell a story about that person and their life.
When asked where he got the idea for creating sculptures out of second hand clothing, artist Derick Melander said, "When I come across a dress with a hand-sewn r ...
The Laser Suit – Channel John Travolta and Impress the Ladies
This is what I'm talkin about baby! Now you can channel John Travolta 'ala 1970s in this 2010 style laser suit created by installation designer Wei Chieh Shih. He adorned this nylon jacket with over 200 laser diodes. These stunning red laser beams point everywhere based on the wearer's curvature. ...
The Toilet Paper Emergency – The Best Use Of Twitter Yet
A lot of people say that tweets are useless and don't ever really help people right when they need it. Well, after hearing about this story, I will never think that again. I can barely type for laughing so hard.
Last week, Twitter user @naika_tei, who lives in Tokyo, was in an electronics store, ...
The Star Wars C-3PO iPad Case – For The Geekiest Geeks
I remember hearing about this earlier in the year, but as of yesterday, you can get on the official email list to be notified when this case becomes available sometime in August.
This is a geek's dream iPad case come true. Who needs the standard Apple case when you can sport yours in a C-3PO bac ...
The Magic of Love – Expressed in Art & Photography
It's always so much fun to see a person in love. They smile bigger, they walk lighter and they enjoy life a little more. It's truly magical.
We are all familiar with people who express their love through song lyrics and poetry. It's also fun to watch a traditional artist or photographer in lov ...
24ct Gold Stones – Adding Luxury to Nature’s Priceless Gift
Summertime is almost here and for us, that means spending the weekends in the mountains. The creeks in the north Georgia mountains are great for skimming stones. This picture is from our last adventure skimming stones this past winter.
In case you are unfamiliar with stone skimming, it's a hobb ...
French Ballpoint Pen Art – Simple and Stylish
More and more we are seeing the ballpoint pen being used as a medium for artists. It's almost like that little pen is being reinvented, and it's emerging with powers we didn't know it had.
I can see the appeal for an artist. A ballpoint pen is cheap, it's ultimately portable and it requires no ...