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Alganon is another Free to Play, Micro Transaction MMO.

You should totally play it if:

* Your time is worthless
* You’ve never played a fantasy game (and have no comparison)
* You adore cliches in story and language

OR

You’re a schmutz.

For everyone else, thank me for taking one on the chin for you - I’ve saved you hours of download time!

At least the graphics are pretty.

Here’s a view of some of the interface elements. They work, but look at the pretty colors!

I don’t know what this is - I didn’t get this far due to my low tolerance for horribleness.

This is actually from World of Warcraft. I included it in case you’ve ALREADY tried Alganon and were in danger of having a traumatic flashback episode.

- Alganon Site - In Case You Want To Test Your Resistance -

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The Google Labs developers have created ANOTHER amazing web app - this one intended for anyone interested in human anatomy (in the medical sense).

I suggest Chrome for the smoothest experience.

The app has two modes; one simple, and the other more advanced for detailed viewing. You can also use the search box, of course.

The model rotates and pans in full 3D.

A definite must for medical students!

Here’s the full view, zoomed almost all the way out.

A closer view using the "simple" slider to show details from the skeletal level down to the neurological systems.

This is an example of the more advanced option, not that I have everything off except "skeletal" and (partially) circulatory systems.

- BodyBrowser.Google.com -

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Tags: Just Cool, Virtual, Multimedia, Reference, Net Life, Science, Geek Stuff, Cool Sites, Art / Visual, General by Jai
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POTRTP: Picture Of The Random Time Period

Enjoy!

Now come on, tell me this wouldn’t crack you up too!

Tags: Retro, Reference, Picture Of The RTP, Humor, Geek Stuff, Weird, General by Jai
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The Afghan Box Camera article on NPR is a little outside my normal posts, but it seemed like a lot of you might dig it.

The cameras are sort of like manual Polaroids with a built-in (manual) dark-room. There’s even a video included that shows you how to build one!

Plus, the final image has a cool, (ancient) retro look!

Apparently these things are actually used for street-photography in Afghanistan.

The final result looks almost like a Deguerrotype or Tintype photo (this is not a great example, but I wanted to show the final from the first picture).

Along the way of getting to the final image, you  have to take a second picture of the original negative.

This is an example of a shot that was taken with a bit more care - I actually prefer the more retro look.

An example of some of the common kinds of shots done with the camera…

- Afghan Box Cameras article on NPR -

Tags: Gadgets, Retro, Reference, Just Cool, Art / Visual, Geek Stuff, HowTo, Life Tips, General by Jai
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