For more fun about me, visit my blog <a href="http://web.mac.com/leehblanc/Site/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Musings of a Not-Quite-Right Mind</a>I'm a tech geek. Always have been. I LOVE to learn. I haven't had a repair person to my house in 9 years. If I can't fix it, at least I've saved someone the trouble of taking it apart. Problem is, I don't admit defeat easily, so I ALWAYS find a way to fix it. I am a frustrated Mac user (frustrated because I don't have one... I would gladly accept any MacBook capable of running Leopard, and I may even be willing to pay a nominal fee) and a Windows geek. I have been running Vista for over a month without a single Blue Screen of Death, and I like it. I have a unique philosophy on life. I won't bore you here with it, but for three easy payments of $19.99 (That's LESS THAN $60!) I will send you my new Audio Tape or Podcast. Okay, so just send me a PM, and I'll enlighten you ;)I sometimes misspell things or make up words. This is on purpose. You will be able to tell. Any other time you catch me, edit my post and hold my mistake up for the world to see. First one to catch me gets 1,000* upvotes.In everyday life, I strive to be a good father (all of the other kids ask our kids if they can trade parents... even though at OUR house we have chores and responsibilities, so we must be doing SOMETHING right) a good friend, and a good fiancee, son, brother, etc. On Plime, I like to contribute to a thread, whether by making you laugh, p*ssed, or think. Sometimes all three. Whether you agree with my views or not, I hope that most of the time I entertain AND inform you. When I'm right, I'm right. When I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I am more than wiling to admit to both ;)*1,000 upvotes equal to 1,000*my current Karma/1,000
RI cops arrest man with amazingly high blood alcohol level Posted: 2 hours ago by LeehBlanc
State Police arrested a man early Tuesday whose blood alcohol level allegedly was more than six times the legal limit, which they believe is the highest ever recorded in Rhode Island for someone who wasn't dead.
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"Pantyhose bandit" plagues neighborhood Posted: 3 hours ago by LeehBlanc
The case of the "Pantyhose Bandit" has neighbors on Geneseo Circle creeped out and at their wit's end: the culprit keeps dumping pairs of ladies' tights right by their children's bus stop on Camp Street.
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Underwear chicken dare puts man in hospital Posted: 3 hours ago by LeehBlanc
An Australian man's dare went horribly wrong when he tried to play chicken with cars on a freeway wearing only his underwear.
*Wow... maybe he is FROM Florida
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Couple claim mysterious noise plagues their house Posted: 5 hours ago by LeehBlanc
Bob and Leona Ehrfurth say the noise that's been plaguing them for two years sounds something like a rumbling motor, with a subtle vibration that won't quit. Then it stops — especially when they try to show city officials or acoustic experts what they're hearing.
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Arizona man mad at wasted gas nabs stop signs Posted: 3 days ago by LeehBlanc
Police in Flagstaff say a man angry because new stop signs were causing him to waste gas went on a late-night theft spree and removed several of the signs.
That oughta learn 'em!
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5,000 gallons of molasses spill on Texas highway Posted: 5 days ago by LeehBlanc
A sticky mess has been cleaned up after an overturned tanker truck poured 5,000 gallons of molasses onto a major Texas highway.
Now THAT is what I call a "sticky" situation
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Woman sues surgeon over unwanted tattoo Posted: 1 week ago by LeehBlanc
A Camden County woman is suing her orthopedic surgeon for putting a temporary tattoo on her stomach. Her lower stomach... no, LOWER
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Doc Rivers' Gatorade-stained shirt sold! Posted: 4 weeks ago by leehblanc
The Gatorade-stained shirt worn by Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers as the team won its first NBA championship in 22 years has been auctioned...
*Who would pay this much for a shirt?
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Pigeons sneak drugs and cellphones into Brazilian jail Posted: 4 weeks ago by leehblanc
A sharp increase in drugs and cellphones found inside a Brazilian prison mystified officials -- until guards spotted some distressed pigeons struggling to stay airborne.
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Bill Gates rants about Windows XP usability Posted: 4 weeks ago by leehblanc
"The lack of attention to usability represented by these experiences blows my mind. I thought we had reached a low with Windows Network places or the messages I get when I try to use 802.11..."
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NJ salutatorian has graduation speech cut off Posted: 1 month ago by leehblanc
A student intending to make a speech criticizing school administrators at her high school graduation was cut off in mid-sentence and told to leave the ceremony.
*And that aint the half of it... This principal needs some supervision!
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Power assisted luggage for the (lethargic & rich) masses! Posted: 1 month ago by leehblanc
Live Luggage powered suitcase innovations has revolutionized travel with features like an anti-gravity handle, flat motor technology, lightweight rechargeable batteries, force sensors and tilt switches.
*Check out how much it costs!!!
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Scary microphone tries to mimic human hearing Posted: 1 month ago by leehblanc
The Binaural Mic from Otokinoko (maker of the Dayon Sound Communicator) is a simple way to record the most realistic sounds possible. Binaural recording allows you to record sounds the same way they are heard in real life by placing the two microphones in the same position as human ears. NSFW if you have a dirty mind... look at this thing!
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Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate with "fist bump" Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
How nice it would be to have a President that does the fist-slam. Thank you, Prime Minister, {Fist SLAM}
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Ford Flex gets fridge Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
In normal operation it can take drinks from room temperature, at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, down to 41 degrees in two- and-a-half hours. It also has a freezer option that can get keeps items a chilly 23 degrees F. Picture after the jump.
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New Solar Shade is aesthetic, functional Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
Adding solar cells on top and handles on the base that can rotate the canopy to get the most efficient orientation in relation to the sun, these canopies can provide at the same time shade and energy.
Here you can see how these canopies look on a school yard:
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$47,000 geek bathtub Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
We're no strangers to out-there bathroom fixtures, but the $47,000 Red Diamond bathtub from Water Games Technologies is probably a new low high in powder room decadence. The screaming-red tub features multicolor lighting...
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Device makes water out of thin air! Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
Okay, okay, I guess in theory this isn't much more than an air conditioner in a fancy case, but still...
This site scares me a little :)
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Alligator skin xbox 360 mod Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
Oh yeah, we've seen some undeniably bizarre Xbox 360 case mods, but this freakish homegrown covering exemplifies the art of destroying resale value.
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It's business time! Posted: 2 months ago by leehblanc
I can't believe this video has never been posted. It's hilarious!
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25 Strange concert riders Posted: 3 months ago by leehblanc
One of music's greatest inventions is the concert rider, a backstage list of demands that Van Halen's "No Brown M&M's" decree helped promote to high art. Spinner counts down our favorites, spanning everything from bacon to baby oil.
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Mexican attaché attempts to make off with White House BlackBerrys Posted: 3 months ago by leehblanc
We're a bit frightened by the fact that high-ranking political officials are told to leave their BlackBerrys outside in an unguarded basket during high-level meetings (really, it's "common practice")...
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Keyboard-infused pants make it okay to grab your crotch Posted: 3 months ago by leehblanc
these über-geeky pants boast a built-in keyboard that's apparently Bluetooth-enabled. But wait, there's MORE! These pants also feature...
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Honda to unveil walking assistant device Posted: 3 months ago by leehblanc
It's far from the only strength-boosting exoskeleton out there, but Honda's so-called "walking assist device" is one of the few that you can actually take for a test spin
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Sony OLED TV is 3 credit cards thick! Posted: 3 months ago by leehblanc
This amazing 27" TV is only 3mm thick and has no backlight.
*Want one!
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