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January 16, 2013
Hansel and Gretel Movie Trailer
Hi Pretty Geeks!
Seeing as I managed to trap myself behind the Realm of Possibilities, I know a thing or two about fairytales and mystical places. That’s why the new Hansel and Gretel movie looks like a must see! Those two aren’t the only ones dealing with witches and legends that come back to haunt you…maybe I can learn a thing or two from them about how to get away from the Dark Lady!
Parry Pretty
January 1, 2013
Have a Frankly, That’s Geek! Happy 2013
To All You Pretty Geeks, Happy New Year!
–Parry Pretty
weknowmemes.com
December 20, 2012
Geekly Christmas Trees
A Christmas for book lovers
Can’t beat a Chemistree
Happy holidays to all!
(Chemistree from http://j.mp/R2vtPC, libraritree from http://j.mp/12l7G0M)
December 6, 2012
The Art of Thinking About Nothing
Guess thinking about nothing really is an art! Read the article below and decide for yourself!
Parry Pretty
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Artist Gustav Metzger hooked his brain up to a robotic sculpting machine that carved based on his thoughts. Then he tried desperately to think about nothing.
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This Is What Nothing Looks Like Gustav Metzger via DesignWeek
What do empty thoughts look like? According to the artist Gustav Metzger, they look like the weird blobby object above. Metzger hooked up his brain to a robotic sculpting machine that carved away at a piece of Portland Stone based on the stimuli it received from Metzger’s EEG readings as he tried to think of nothing at all. Titled “Null Object,” the work is now on display at London’s Work Gallery.
In other words, this is Gustav Metzger’s Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, empirical proof that even when we try our hardest to think of nothing, there’s always something going on up there.
By Clay Dillow
November 15, 2012
Inventions Gone Wrong? Beloved Banned and Recalled Products!
Everybody’s stocking up on those entertaining Buckyballs before a ban against them enters into force. But they’re far from the first beloved product to earn the wrath of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Lawn Darts
Summer Saturdays were never the same once Jarts were taken off the market back in 1988. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the sale of the metal-tipped lawn darts after numerous head, eye, and ear injuries, especially in children. Some companies have skirted the ban by selling the metal tips and plastic fins separately.
(Photo: TheDamnMushroom/Flickr)
Buckyballs (and Buckycubes)
For those trying to kill a few hours at work, Buckyballs and Buckycubes have been a classic companion (and they’re great for making sculptures for the refrigerator). If ingested, however, the tiny magnet balls will snap together (as magnets do), often pinching intestines and requiring surgical removal. The ban moved into effect in 2010, but the CPSC is currently pursuing a stop-sale order against Maxfield & Oberton, since the Bucky products are still being sold.
(Photo: Buckyballs)
Electric Blankets
The perfect balance of snuggle without smother, electric blankets feel incredible—until you fall asleep. After several cases of minor burn injuries, the CPSC recalled almost 20,000 Soiree and Soft n’ Warm electric blankets. More modern electric blankets were manufactured to include rheostats, which measure the heat of the blanket as well as body heat produced, instead of the adjustable thermostats that were previously used to control heat.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Fondue Sets
Many a cheese-filled evening went wrong when the plastic rings surrounding the top of Trudeau Corporation’s fondue pots started to crack, ending in burned hands and carpets. For a few months in early 2002, the defective fondue sets were sold at major retail stores such as Target.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Beanbag Chairs
Beanbag chairs were the staple of any den—a comfy yet cool indicator of relaxed hipness. But maybe the people who owned beanbag chairs were too relaxed. Several instances of small children unzipping the bags, climbing inside, and inhaling the tiny pellets were reported, with life-ending repercussions. Millions of free-zipping bean bags were immediately taken off the market in 1994. As a result of the recall, some manufacturers began making double-stitched and double-zippered bags, with a safety lock too.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Hammocks
Faulty stands, brackets, deteriorating wood planks, and poor build quality can make hammocks a secretly dangerous leisure activity. (Seriously, have you ever tried climbing into one of these things?) Since 1994, the CPSC has ordered 12 different recalls involving various hammock manufacturers, accounting for upward of 30,000 units.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Slip ‘N Slide
Throwing yourself onto an obnoxiously yellow strip of plastic with (hopefully) just enough water to keep you slipping and sliding along—what could go wrong? If you’re ever played on a Slip ‘N Slide, you probably know already: Some people slid off the slide and onto concrete. Sometimes people didn’t even make it that far, expecting a slip and a slide only to stop abruptly, resulting in some pretty serious spinal cord injuries.
The CPSC didn’t ban the Wham-O brand slides, which sold 9 million from 1961 to 1992, but the organization advised that only children should use them. Sorry, teens and adults. You’ll have to find another way to feel 8 years old again.
(Photo: Credit: poplinre/Flickr)
Water Rockets
For reasons including unexpected water-tank projections and bystander injuries, several water-rocket manufacturers such as Hasbro were forced to recall about 230,000 of the famed toy in 2004. Descending rockets were also known to come back and hit people in the head, which I guess isn’t really all that fun.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Bunk Beds
Even assembled properly, bunk beds are apparently dangerous. There have been almost two recalls per year since 1986, like the one in 2011 that affected nearly half a million beds. There have been instances of children being trapped between bars or slipping through them, and structures collapsing altogether.
(Photo: feserc/Flickr)
Deep Fryers
Maybe these should be banned just for health reasons, but with burning oil and a scalding handle, deep fryers are also quite dangerous to the cook. There’s a reason officials warn people each holiday season to be extremely careful if they’re going to attempt to deep-fry a turkey. The CSPC has had to recall thousands of different fryers in the past decade.
(Photo: Popular Mechanics)
Allison T. McCann | Popular Mechanics
October 7, 2012
Hello, World!
“It was a well-known fact that keeping track of time was not Parry Pretty’s forte…If time were Parry’s pet, it would have died tied to a tree somewhere out back long ago.”
― Book One: Caught in the Slipstream of Time
October 6, 2012
So, What’s New in Book 2?
That’s me caught in a nest of blood-vines
Parry Pretty here!
I’ve been asked what is special and new about Book Two, The Realm of Possibilities. Well, as star of the book, I’d have to say Book Two is where the excitement begins!
Sure, jumping through time and realms, in Book One, was not exactly a snooze. I know it kept me on my toes! I came across several creepy creatures along the way, not to mention the eyeless witch, Deadrel. And yes, I met face-to-face with the Lady of the Dark Realm, queen of the Tarteareans, and made her very angry (I seem to have that effect on people). Perhaps I did manage to close the Slipstream and restore time once again, before it collapsed and destroyed all of the realms in the world. But that was just the beginning!
In Book Two, I find myself in the Realm of Possibilities. Though I closed the Slipstream, I somehow managed to lock myself behind another realm unable to get back home! While trying to find a way back to my family and my logical life, I begin to discover darker secrets along the way, secrets that make me wonder who to trust. So many hard choices pop up! Do I choose new friends over old ones? Everything gets so confusing. And in the middle of all the chaos, the Dark Lady strikes again, starting a war of the realms. She continues to hunt me down as I try my best to evade the scary shadow soldiers. But then the most unbelievable thing happens…an ancient book reveals a hidden tale, one that has everything to do with me, that might just change the whole game.
So, what do I say to those who ask me what’s so special about Book Two? I say–you’ve got to read the book to find out!
Parry Pretty
October 4, 2012
The Hobbit Movie Coming Soon!
Hi Pretty Geeks!
I used to think that mythical places like Middle-earth were completely ridiculous, but then I got trapped in The Eight Realms. Now I’m not so sure….
Parry Pretty
September 18, 2012
The Star of Harry Potter Dangerous?
Something all Potterheads should know!
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The American internet security firm McAfee said that the Harry Potter actress is the ‘most dangerous’ celebrity to search for online.
Many sites use Watson to trick users into downloading malicious software or to steal personal information.
When searching for the 22 year-old Watson there is a one-in-eight chance of landing on a malicious site.
Cyber criminals often use the names of popular celebrities to lure users to sites that are actually laden with malicious software.
They follow the latest trends to lead users to sites which are designed to steal passwords and personal information.
According to McAfee this year, searching for a celebrity name with ‘free downloads’ and ‘nude pictures’ as part of the search term resulted in the highest result of risky sites.
The research reveals the riskiest Hollywood actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, designers, and comedians on the web.
This is the sixth time the Intel-owned security technology company has conducted the study, which was last year topped by Heidi Klum.
Female celebrities are far more likely to be utilised by cyber criminals. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was the only male in the top 20.
Paula Greve, director of web security research at McAfee said: “In today’s celebrity culture, consumers expect to be able to go online to catch up with the latest photos, videos, tweets, and stories about their favourite celebrities.
Due to the richness of the data and the high interaction, often times consumers forget the risks that they are taking by clicking on the links.”
She added: “As the sophistication and expectations of consumers with respect to their online experience has increased, so has the level and ability to deliver malware either by malvertising, exploiting the user’s browser without their awareness, or masking malicious URLs behind shortened URLs.”
Others among the riskiest celebrities to search online are Jessica Biel, Eva Mendes, Selena Gomez and Halle Berry.
Source: The Telegraph
Chat With Me!
Hello Pretty geeks!
I do love techy toys, and this is the latest that I’ve heard about the new iPad Mini…
Fact: The iPad Mini is as thin as a pencil and weighs 0.68 pounds, half as much as the full-size iPad with its 9.7-inch screen.
Possible Problem: The new iPad mini will cost a lot more than its competitors.
Is it worth it?
What do you think about it? Chat with me!
Parry Pretty
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