Ziki - Eliot Phillips's last published content http://www.ziki.com/en/eliotphillips+7343 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:45:00 +0100 120 My aggregated content at ziki.com Automated projector calibration (cooler than it sounds) http://tech.netscape.com/story/2007/11/15/automated-projector-calibration-cooler-than-it-sounds One of our readers sent in this awesome project. It automatically calibrates the projector to hit any surface perfectly in less than one minute. It works when the detector is facing away, through a mirror, you can even stitch to images together seamlessly, or map an image onto an arbitrarily placed 3D model.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: merl video projector hack hackaday

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:45:00 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/5260208 Mahalo the people powered search engine http://tech.netscape.com/story/2007/05/30/mahalo-the-people-powered-search-engine Just launched today, Jason Calacanis' newest venture features search engine pages crafted by a team of editors. It aims to be a spam free search engine that can be improved through user suggestions.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: seo serp mahalo jasoncalacanis cksample google

]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 00:38:47 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/3016146 Mazda Rotary Engine Motorcycle http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/05/16/mazda-rotary-engine-motorcycle This is a custom motorcycle built around a Mazda RX-7 engine. It has a BMW rear drive and a GSX-R front fork.

Channel: Autos Tags: motorycycle mazda rotary custom

]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 04:22:58 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2853687 Comix Worst to Best http://movies.netscape.com/story/2007/05/16/comix-worst-to-best Rotten Tomatoes counts down from the worst reviewed comic book movie to the best.

Channel: Movies Tags: comic comicbook review spiderman xmen

]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 09:13:05 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2843622 Avatar uploading fixed http://news.netscape.com/story/2007/05/01/avatar-uploading-fixed We know many of you have been waiting for this and we're pleased to announce that all avatar uploading issues are now fixed. Visit your profile settings page to upload a new avatar. Remember: It may take 5 minutes or more for the changes to appear. Please be patient. Let us know in the comments or via sitemail if you run into any new issues. Enjoy!

Channel: News Tags: netscape feature avatar bug woot

]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 23:49:07 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2690263 The flying saucer snapped up by US army http://tech.netscape.com/story/2007/04/08/the-flying-saucer-snapped-up-by-us-army The former hovercraft engineer has designed and patented a flying saucer from his workshop in Peterborough that has grabbed the imagination of the American military establishment.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: hovercraft ufo flyingsaucer military helicopter

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:35:14 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2343158 Google launches My Maps http://tech.netscape.com/story/2007/04/05/google-launches-my-maps Google has finally provided tools for making your own custom Google Maps. Now you can leave placemarks, draw, add photos, add video, and even add HTML descriptions.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: google map googlemaps ajax

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:24:16 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2283852 Group Recipes - Food Social Network http://food.netscape.com/story/2007/04/05/group-recipes-food-social-network Group Recipes is a recipe sharing site that lets you find recipes based on ingredients, flavors, and what others liked.

Channel: Food Tags: web20 recipe socialnetwork food cooking

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2007 06:07:01 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2283853 Triumph Street Speed 675? http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/03/29/triumph-street-speed-675 There have been rumors of Triumph producing a naked 675. No official announcement, but this may be what we're looking at come July.

Channel: Autos Tags: triumph motorcycle naked triumphspeedtriple

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:45:30 +0200 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/2188691 THQ forging Warhammer 40K MMOG http://videogames.netscape.com/story/2007/03/02/thq-forging-warhammer-40k-mmog The first hints at such a project came last November, when Relic Entertainment, developer of the Warhammer 40,000 real-time strategy series, posted a want ad for MMOG developers. As it turns out, though, another studio--Austin, Texas-based Vigil Games, will be working on the new project, which should not be confused with the swords-and-sorcery MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.

Channel: Video Games Tags: 40k warhammer thq gamesworkshop

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:47:09 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1857953 Buell XB12R Firebolt dyno pull http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/03/02/buell-xb12r-firebolt-dyno-pull My friend Jai invited me along today to witness his Buell XB12R's first run on the dynomometer. His bike has a straight pipe exhaust which makes the bike horrendously loud. Today's run also proved that it screws up the air/fuel ratio as well and that the O2 sensor is probably bad. The bike made 74.6Hp and now we know what problem areas to attack to pull that up.

Channel: Autos Tags: motorcycle buell firebolt dyno horsepower

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:57:28 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1850935 Vote for Brigitte! http://tv.netscape.com/story/2007/03/01/vote-for-brigitte Our very own vlogger extraordinaire Brigitte Dale from TV Squad Daily was nominated for Valleywag's Vlog Hot competition. Show your support by voting for her. Polls are open through the weekend and you can vote once daily. Some upsets are already happening with popular vloggers like Amanda Congdon and Ze Frank getting trounced, which is either a sea change... or no one reads Valleywag.

Channel: Television Tags: vlogger vlog valleywag tvsdaily tvsquad

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:01:57 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1849381 YouTube - Dodge Demon concept roadster http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/16/youtube-dodge-demon-concept-roadster Chrysler has put together some B-roll footage of their Dodge Demon concept. Bring your own soundtrack.

Channel: Autos Tags: demon video dcx dodge conceptcar

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:25:51 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1750629 Gleno McIntosh memorial ride http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/12/gleno-mcintosh-memorial-ride Last Tuesday, the president of Sin City Sportbikes, Gleno McIntosh, was killed by a motorist. The club was formed to promote a positive image of the sportbike community and develop safe riding skills in all its members. At least 145 bikes showed up for his memorial ride on Sunday.

Channel: Autos Tags: glenomcintosh gleno motorcycle sincity lasvegas

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:30:23 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1716657 VSR - Mountain Springs Summit http://videos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/12/vsr-mountain-springs-summit A quick run up to the Mountain Springs summit. 3250 feet of elevation change in 2 minutes.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: mountainsprings motorcycle summit vsr kawasaki

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:06:05 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1715322 Rabbit by Run Wrake http://videos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/12/rabbit-by-run-wrake A very non-traditional Jack and Jill story currently being featured in The Animation Show 3.

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]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:36:51 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1715323 Master origami folder Kamiya Satoshi -- Phoenix http://design.netscape.com/story/2007/02/11/master-origami-folder-kamiya-satoshi-phoenix Watch as master origami folder Kamiya Satoshi turns a 70x70cm square of paper into a phoenix by folding it 1361 times.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: kamiyasatoshi paper origami

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:31:06 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1707019 Spring Mountain 02.10.07 http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/11/spring-mountain-021007 Just a few short clips from track day at Spring Mountain in Pahrump, NV.

Channel: Autos Tags: motorcycle track day

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:10:55 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1702822 Ride 02.03.07 http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/10/ride-020307 Riding at Da Spot with local sport bike enthusiasts.

Channel: Autos Tags: motorcycle cornering suzuki honda yamaha

]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:09:28 +0100 tag:ziki.com,2007:/article/1699424 Motorcycle ride 02.03.07 http://autos.netscape.com/story/2007/02/10/motorcycle-ride-020307 Riding at Da Spot with local sport bike enthusiasts.

Channel: Autos Tags: suzuki honda cornering motorcycle yamaha

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