Jerry Jalava had an accident while biking and lost a finger.  He got an artificial silicon finger.  He then converted that finger in to a USB flash drive, he simply pulls back the “skin” off the top of the finger to reveal the USB interface!  I think it’s quite an ingenious idea and I think i would probably do the same if I lost a finger.  …He’s definitely making the best of the situation.  How cool would it be to plug your finger in to your computer to retrieve data?  Great party trick!  ….I bet it gets him laid all the time

Just a quick update for those who are following this story as it unfolds,
I got my papers in the mail today, all i have to do now is send in my registration information to the Sealand government offices in the UK, and the title is official! And don’t worry, you’ll know when it’s official

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I don’t know if i should laugh or cry… This rare Worcester’s buttonquai, thought by scientists to be extinct for several decades, was recently photographed in the Philippines by a TV crew and then sold for food at a local poultry market. 

… I am speechless!

…It may be time to consider sleeping pills!

I went to bed two hours ago, and I am not yet asleep… so I am writing this post while sipping Neo-Citran (the drowsy formula) in hopes that the combination of the two will tire me out enough to put me to sleep.

Not being able to sleep at night is causing me more than a little grief lately. I am not getting enough rest, resulting in general crankiness in the morning, but that’s not the main problem.  The main problem is that while I’m tossing and turning my mind is going a million miles a minute, contemplating my life!  While most people would consider this a quality way to use up those brain waves, I for one beg to differ!  I don’t need to over-think my life more than I already do.  I am at the point where i analyze things people said to me during the day and de-construct the meaning behind them looking for possible negative intent.  Tell me thats healthy! Yeah, I didn’t think so.  My obsessive compulsive tendencies have also been affected by this sleeplessness, I worry about the stove being off, or a window being open, or that I can’t forget to avoid the pothole on Stoney trail on the way to work the next day, I mean I always worried about those things, but i’ve been able to relegate them to the back of my mind, now they seen heightened, especially at night.  I might turn in to a paranoid schizophrenic if this carries on much longer …or have I already?

You tell me… would you say I’m not right in the head? Leave a comment and let me know, your honesty is appreciated

…In the meantime, I’m going to (try to) get some shut-eye.

I found an interesting how-to today, it describes the process of infusing vodka with skittles. Apparently it is quite tasty, I think i’ll have to try it. 

Check it out here.

The Principality of Sealand is the world’s smallest sovereign state. Located off the coast of England (in international waters) it is a man-made island that used to serve as a military watch tower during WWII. On 2 September 1967, former English major Paddy Roy Bates formally occupied the island and settled there with his family. After intensive discussions with skillful English lawyers, Roy Bates proclaimed the island his own state. Bates bestowed upon himself the title of Prince and the title of Princess to his wife and subsequently made the state the Principality of Sealand. Roy Bates, henceforth Roy of Sealand, exerted state authority on the island and thus was an absolute sovereign. The royal family and other persons that have declared loyalty to Sealand have occupied Sealand ever since.

You might ask “Why Should I care?” …Well, Sealand is now selling titles! That’s right! You too can be a Lord, Lady, Baron, or Baroness. The titles are available for a mere £29.36 (or £6.36 if you agree to some marketing gimmick on the site) and include everything you need to legally register your title. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

I think I owe it to myself to make this worthy investment, don’t you?

UPDATE: I have gone ahead and placed my order for the title kit. I will keep you posted on the status!