It has come to my attention that a phishing spammer has been sending out spam that appears to come from ryanb@lostinthetext.com. To state this emphatically as someone who reports spam to ISPs on a daily basis, this email is not actually coming from any address at lostinthetext.com.It is actually coming from a variety of apparently hacked web servers being misused for nefarious purposes. The only relation is that my address…

The videos below were recorded from a simple experiment in the patterns created by sound waves interacting with water. The science of cymatics,  as it’s known, refers to the measurement and analysis of the physical properties of sound waves. A classic illustration of this is the Chladni plate, a device that allows you to visualize the manifestations of sound waves and the resulting patterns within a solid surface. In this…

Behold, the AlmondEmulator App! This handy satirical iPhone app lets you experience all aspects of the beloved nut in a way only virtual reality can provide. This simple iPhone app allows you to simulate a variety of interactions with an almond, including tasting, smelling, feeling, hearing, and the illustrative power of a photograph of an almond. It is only with such perfection in simulation that the almond can be enjoyed…

Rockstar games announced that the official first trailer for GTA V will be released at 12pm eastern time on wednesday. GTA V (Grand Theft Auto 5), the latest in a long line of massive open urban worlds represented by the Grand Theft Auto series, has big shoes to fill.  Starting with GTA III, the series has been a massive hit with every entry in the franchise being the latest and…

While Austin Themes is on the rise, Sometimes the bills pile up. Subsequently, I’ve updated my Resume’ with future employment possibilities in mind. Check it out in PDF (54k)