Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The Line Just Got Longer
This excerpt pasted from SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER (Written by DAN RICHMAN).
Internet invades portable potties
This is not a joke: Microsoft Corp. is bringing Internet access to the portable toilet.
The iLoo, developed by Microsoft's MSN division, will be a standard portable toilet (or "loo," as the Brits so quaintly call it) equipped with a wireless keyboard and an extensible, height-adjustable plasma screen located directly in front of the seated user.
MSN plans to install an external "Hotmail station" on the outside of the MSN iLoo so people can do something useful while they queue. This will include a waterproof keyboard and plasma screen enabling users to surf the Internet while waiting.
MSN says it's in talks with toilet-paper makers to produce special paper imprinted with URLs that users may not have tried.
MSN marketing manager Tracy Blacher said: "The Internet's so much a part of everyday life now that surfing on the loo was the next natural step. People used to reach for a book or mag when they were on the loo, but now they'll be logging on! It's exciting to think that the smallest room can now be the gateway to the massive virtual world."
The MSN iLoo is in the early phase of construction. Details of its launch have not yet been announced but the MSN iLoo will be making an appearance at British summer festivals.
British Microsoft executives weren't available to discuss whether the iLoo might be exported into the United States.
But Steve Barger, president of Seattle's Northwest Cascade Inc., which owns and services 20,000 Honey Bucket portable toilets, called it "an interesting idea" and said, "We'd be happy to work with Microsoft on a prototype for use here."
Problems he foresees include vandalism or theft of the electronics and damage from the hot water or stream used to clean the units' interiors.
"I don't know if you'd call it a logical next step" to create such a toilet, "but it doesn't seem so unbelievable, especially for high-end special events," he said.
Internet invades portable potties
This is not a joke: Microsoft Corp. is bringing Internet access to the portable toilet.
The iLoo, developed by Microsoft's MSN division, will be a standard portable toilet (or "loo," as the Brits so quaintly call it) equipped with a wireless keyboard and an extensible, height-adjustable plasma screen located directly in front of the seated user.
MSN plans to install an external "Hotmail station" on the outside of the MSN iLoo so people can do something useful while they queue. This will include a waterproof keyboard and plasma screen enabling users to surf the Internet while waiting.
MSN says it's in talks with toilet-paper makers to produce special paper imprinted with URLs that users may not have tried.
MSN marketing manager Tracy Blacher said: "The Internet's so much a part of everyday life now that surfing on the loo was the next natural step. People used to reach for a book or mag when they were on the loo, but now they'll be logging on! It's exciting to think that the smallest room can now be the gateway to the massive virtual world."
The MSN iLoo is in the early phase of construction. Details of its launch have not yet been announced but the MSN iLoo will be making an appearance at British summer festivals.
British Microsoft executives weren't available to discuss whether the iLoo might be exported into the United States.
But Steve Barger, president of Seattle's Northwest Cascade Inc., which owns and services 20,000 Honey Bucket portable toilets, called it "an interesting idea" and said, "We'd be happy to work with Microsoft on a prototype for use here."
Problems he foresees include vandalism or theft of the electronics and damage from the hot water or stream used to clean the units' interiors.
"I don't know if you'd call it a logical next step" to create such a toilet, "but it doesn't seem so unbelievable, especially for high-end special events," he said.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Female Spartan
I'm back with another meaningless quickie!
Artist David Johnson, has put up for eBay auction this one of a kind Female Spartan figure made from polymer clay. The 11.5 inch figure was going for $1,925 last time I checked. While Mistress Chiefs' armor hardly protects her vitals, I'm going to assume that she's planning on a T&A distraction attack at which point she'll shoot enemies in the face!
The money earned goes to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the figurine comes with a great warranty - he'll fix her no matter how she breaks! Nice work Mr. Johnson!
I vote for her to be a playable character in HALO 4! Who's with me?!
Artist David Johnson, has put up for eBay auction this one of a kind Female Spartan figure made from polymer clay. The 11.5 inch figure was going for $1,925 last time I checked. While Mistress Chiefs' armor hardly protects her vitals, I'm going to assume that she's planning on a T&A distraction attack at which point she'll shoot enemies in the face!
The money earned goes to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the figurine comes with a great warranty - he'll fix her no matter how she breaks! Nice work Mr. Johnson!
I vote for her to be a playable character in HALO 4! Who's with me?!
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