monkeybait

On a date with my daughter…

monkeybait — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:51:03 +0000

I love Cabellas… So does Addie!

New Cache Design

monkeybait — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:51:35 +0000

For those of you who don’t have a clue what geocaching is, please click here: www.geocaching.com.

For those who are in the loop… here’s a new design I just finished. Enjoy!

[blogo]

monkeybait — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:05:45 +0000

Here’s a breath of fresh air. DrinkBrainJuice just released their new version of Blogo! It’s a great little mac program that makes posting your your WordPress, Blogger, Typepad, Typo or Drupal page a whole lot easier! It runs natively on your laptop and posts at blazing speeds. I’m giving it 5 out of 5 stars. Loving it!

[hacking the honda...]

monkeybait — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:21:54 +0000

Soooo… my wifey and I made the big plunge and bought a Honda Odyssey. I know, I know… it was the hardest purchase of our life. But belief it or not, there’s is life after the mini-van is in your garage. One of the things that makes it a bit more palatable is to hack the crap out of it.

So I got to thinking. Humm, there’s a LCD screen in the front of the vehicle, I wonder if I can tear it all apart, put a switch in, and toggle back and forth between the NAV screen and the rear DVD player. Thus, being able to watch videos as we’re driving down the road (not that I would ever participate in such an activity – only the passenger would, only the passenger). After some hunting around on the web, putting my own spin on it, etc, etc… success.

At any rate, if you’re a frustrated Oddy owner and would like to redeem yourself by having an one of a kind NAV screen, then read on. Here’s the end result:

And a quick “How to” Slideshow:

The above pics and schematics are available to download and make it your own:

Honda NAV Hack

Finally, if you’re really wanting to add this addition to your Oddy, but not able to swing a soldering iron, not to fear I’m happy to build the project box for you. Just drop me a line.

[how many 5 year-olds could you take in a fight?]

monkeybait — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:08:30 +0000

This short survey will tell you approximately how many five year old children you could fight at once. Results are based on physical prowess, training, swarm-combatting experience, and the flexibility of your moral compass. Here are the ground rules:

* You are in an enclosed area roughly the size of a basketball court
* There are no weapons or foreign objects
* Everyone is wearing a cup (so no kicks to the groin)
* The children are merciless and will show no fear
* If a child is knocked unconscious, he is “out.” The same goes for you.

Enjoy… LINK

[world's first ferrari 360 limousine...]

monkeybait — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:35:08 +0000

Ferrari can be pretty anal when it comes to modifying its cars or even using its badges on a vehicle other than its own. Now the Italian supercar-maker is threatening to take legal actions against the British owner of the world’s fastest limousine, a modified 360 that can go up a top speed of 166mph – 267 km/h. According to reports, Dan Cawley, 36, of Cheadle, Manchester, has 14 days to remove all prancing horse badges, Ferrari names and “360 Modena” symbols from the 6m (20ft) supercar-limo.

“What kind of precedent does it set when you can’t do what you like with your own property?” asked Mr Cawley. Ferrari’s lawyers support that since Mr Cawley cut the 360 Modena in half and inserted a 3m (9.5ft) section of hand-built carbon fibre, the car is no longer a Ferrari, so he has to remove the badges and logos or else he’ll face legal action for infringing the Ferrari trademark.

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[best commercial of the year...]

monkeybait — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:31:09 +0000

I bet their business exploded after this spot.

[magpul designs another way to drain my bank account...]

monkeybait — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:19:08 +0000

Thanks, Magpul… just when I told my wife I was done buying weapons…

[5 star russia...]

monkeybait — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:16:42 +0000

Many of you reading this blog know that I travel to Russia every summer to spend time at the Yurievets orphanage outside of Moscow. I recently came across some photos of a country inn that is very similar to the one we normally stay in… enjoy.

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[spotted...]

monkeybait — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:50:32 +0000

Yep, not much more to comment here…

[the ultimate russian suv...]

monkeybait — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:45:59 +0000

This is one is dedicated to my buddy Jimmy Page who claims his Toyota 4×4 can withstand tons of water. Well, Jimmy, Mother Russia has you beat!

[first P2P on the iphone...]

monkeybait — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:11:06 +0000

You knew it wouldn’t be long… but the first functioning P2P client has hit the iphone natively. As of late, it’s strictly a terminal based function, but before long someone will probably port it to a gooey, cool GUI. More information after the jump.

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[k2 turns 3...]

monkeybait — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:45:50 +0000

It seems just like a few days ago we open the doors of our church, enjoyed that new church smell, and cranked up the guitar amps for the very time. But amazingly enough our little church has grown up and is turning three this weekend! It’s been an exhilarating journey and there’s much more to come in the next year. So I’d love to invite you to join us this Sunday (via podcast or in person) at K2. Bring your party hats!

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[35 essential mac apps...]

monkeybait — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:25:57 +0000

link

[i celebrate the carny...]

monkeybait — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:20:18 +0000

Ah, the American Carny. Always calling you in to the next game, helping you on thrilling rides, traveling from state to state to bring us joy. Celebrate them with me… and click through for amazing pics of carnys from around our great union. Link

[out of the country...]

monkeybait — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:29:28 +0000

So sorry, but I’ll be taking a break from this blog for two weeks while I’m in Mother Russia. Feel free to click over to my Russia blog for updates and details at yurievets.wordpress.com.

Catch ya on the flip side.

[breaking news...]

monkeybait — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:29:21 +0000

It’s true… the Marshall family is expecting again! Today Beth is ten weeks pregnant and trying to keep her cookies down.

[Side note] In an effort to raise money for future education, we’ll be auctioning off the rights to name the new baby. Currently we have $500 for the name “Domenic” (thanks, Morelli). Feel free to place your bids.

[happy post-mother's day...]

monkeybait — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:12:50 +0000

Thanks mom!

[convert or die...]

monkeybait — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:17:41 +0000

UNBELIEVEABLE: Christians in Pakistani are given an ultimatum… convert to Islam by Friday or die.

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[a new way to post at wordpress...]

monkeybait — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:48:41 +0000

How’s this for progress… as I’m typing this I’m currently stuck in traffic on I-15 and adding an entry to my blog via my Blackberry Pearl. Talk about making the most of my commute.

To use this WordPress feature with your own blog, point your web-enabled phone to m.wordpress.com and simply enter your login information.

Ciao!