Poking box device

Tuttuki Bako "poking box" lets you torment low-res creatures

by Donald Melanson, posted Nov 20th 2008 at 2:17PM

While we don't expect it to be the type of interface that'll replace touch screens anytime soon, Bandai is certainly forging some interesting new ground with its so-called Tuttuki Bako device, or "poking box," which actually lets you stick your finger right into the device to control the on-screen finger. That's apparently done with the aid of some motion sensors which, as you can see in the video after the break, seem to work at least reasonably well. In addition to boasting various "games" like poking a panda, poking a face, or poking a stick figure, the device also doubles a desk clock, and it's available your choice of red, black or lime green. As you might have guessed, however, it's not available 'round these parts just yet, though you can apparently pick one up in Japan now for the rough local equivalent of $30.

[Via Today and Tomorrow, thanks Lennart]

Avalon "Testify to Love" lyrics

Testify to Love (#1)

All the colors of the rainbow
All of voices of the wind
Every dream that reaches out
That reaches out to find where love begins
Every word of every story
Every star in every sky<
Every corner of creation lives to testify

For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love
I'll be a whitness in the silences when words are not enough
With every breath I take
I will give thanks to God above
For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love

From the mountains to the valleys
From the rivers to the sea
Every hand that reaches out
Every hand that reaches out to offer peace
Every simple act of mercy
Every step to kingdom come
All the Hope in every heart will speak what love has done

A World Away (#2)

I've been walking down this long road simply taking in the view
I've wandered down some wrong roads hit a dead end or two
Before I even take a step
I've gotta learn to forget

I don't know 'bout you, what life has brought you through
But we'll keep walking on, headed home, and see what He will do

We're a world away from where we started No more looking behind
We can make it if we just hold on
Keep the faith 'cause love's on our side

I point my heart in His direction before I even take a step
I've to learned to follow my affections, walk away from foolish pride
When I think of where we started, look to the end
See the distance is less now than when we began

And It's now I see, I need you right here with me
And we'll keep walking on, head home, if we just believe

We're a world away from where we started
No more looking behind
We can make it if we just hold on
Keep the faith 'cause love's on our side
We're a world away but we're not there yet
There's a whole lot of road up ahead
I want to ride every single mile with you
We're a world away
No more yesterdays, we're a world away

The One who has made a way for you and me
Is the same One who's seen us do everything wrong
But He can make it all right
If we believe it's true
If we say what we say
And do what we do
And hold on the Him
He's gonna see us through

A Maze of Grace (#3)

I run
I fall
I walk
I sometimes crawl
I give
I take
I bend and yet somehow I break

I get dizzy from all this spinng 'round
I'm determined but wonder where I'm bound
I've learned to follow the sweet familar sound of Your voice

The straight and narrow twists and turns
I make my way and everyday I learn to follow You
You walk me through a maze of grace

I stand
I sway
I reach for you
I push away
I'm spent
I'm saved
I disobey yet I hehave

In my personal struggle to break free
The only peace for the puzzle that I need
Is just to follow the sweet familar sound of Your voice

The straight and narrow twists and turns
I make my way and everyday I learn to follow You
You walk me through a maze of grace
I'm lost in You and there I'm found
You're gently guiding
Every time I turn around it's no surprise
To see my life's a maze of grace

Knockin' On Heaven's Door (#4)

In my closet
A spot is worn from hours and hours upon my knees
I step inside
The quiet's like a doorway to a world of peace

One thing I don't worry 'bout
I can't wear my welcome out

I keep knock, knock,
Knockin' on Heaven's door
I keep talk, talk
Talkin' 'cause You answer Lord
Won't be stop, stop
Stoppin' so be listening for me
I'm know, knock
Knowck'  on Heveans door

I'm not a poet
No, it's not like me to speak in flowery words
Not a prophet
Not at least in these parts
That would be unheard of

But my heart speaks loud and clear
And since my prayers are answered here

Wisper what you're feeling
Shout it at the ceiling
Nothing's gonna fall on deaf ears
Ask Him for His mercy
Pray away your worries
What do you want Heaven to hear
Bless the world around you
Pray His peace surround you
Thank Him for His favor
Simply praise the Savious

Adonai (#5)

One single drop of rain
Your salty tear became blue ocean
One tiny grain of sand turning in your hand
A world in motion

ou're out beyond the furthest Morning Star
Close enough to hold me in Your arms

Adonia
I life up my heart and I cry
My Adonai
You are the Maker of each moment
Father of my hope and freedom
Oh, my Adonia

One timid faithful know
Resounds up the Rock of Ages
One trembling heart and sould
Becomes a servant bold and courageous

You call across the mountains and the seas
I answer from the deepest part of me

From age to age you reign in Majesty
And today You're making miracles in me

Speed of Light (#6)

3 A.M. and you're tossing in your bed
Thoughts are turning in your head
You're hanging on, but how much longer
Why do empty things you pour your sould into
Never fill that void in you
Makes you wonder
There are shadows hanging over you
I know you wish that you could see beyond
But it's always darkest before the dawn

Love at the speed of light
Comes on the darkest night
Only takes a moment to change a life
All of us need His love
Come see the wonder of
The miracle that happens when we believe
Love at the speed of light
Comes on the darkest night
Only takes a moment to make us right
We can believe in love
We can be free at the speed of light

I've heard it said the peace of mind that you desire
Is in the power that you aquire
You're moving up, but how much longer
What's it matter if you gain a wealth of gold
But in the process lose your soul
You have to wonder

There is darkness surounding you
I hear you pray that you could see the sun
And that's the moment your freedom comes

Break away, leave the cold night
Steal away, from the shadows
Break away, leave the old life
Dance away from the dark

The Move (#7)

Time is here
Time is now
I am listening to the welcome stirring sound
Spirit's fire
Raining Down
In a dry and barren land new life is found

All around the world I see it coming
Fanned by the Rushing Wind
All around the a Nation's forming
It's a revolution wispering

Rising from the ashes is a flame
A million hearts rekindled by the name
Looks like love's alive (The Move)
Looks like hope's revived
Rising from the ashes is a flame

Need to pray
For the touch
Knowing heaven's hand will move us toward the flame of love

All around the world I see it burning
Fanned by the Rushing Wind
All around the world see heart's returning
A generation's born again

Pray God will move you
Pray God will touch you
Pray for the strength to be weak
Pray He will lead you
Pray He will guide you
Pray very hard for your peace

Reason Enough (#8)

I don't know what You saw in me
But I'm glad you believed
In spite of my condition
That Your mission was to rescue my heart
Don't understand the sacrifice
Why You gave up your life for the sake of my sould
Only heaven knows

There's a mystery that lies
Within the logic of your love
There's an undying mercy
That I'm unworthy of

If that isn't reason enought to love You
Reason enough to give You
All of my heart and soul
There'll never be a reason
If that isn't reason enough to trust You
Reason enough to give You
All of my life I know
Ther'e'll never be a reason
If that isn't reason enough

You have opened my eyes to see
The miracle You have made of me
I am your creation
So keep reminding me

There's a mercy so much stronger
Than the weaknesses in me
And there are glimpses of You power
That make it easy to believe

Forgive & Forget (#9)

Me and my shadow
He goes wherever I go
My darker side sometimes chases me home
He makes me feel guildty
For things I'm forgiven of
Says I'm unworthy
Whil You say I'm loved

Lest I forget it
You have said it I believe

If I forget
That You forgive
Will that affect
The way I live
What I regret
I won't relive
I won't forget
That You forgive me

He's my distraction
'Cause he know my passion is You
His Broken record plays 'round and 'round inside my head
He'd keep my own two eyes
Focused on pitful me
But I'll turn my heart in love
Toward the world instead
Lest I forget it
I'm forgiven and I'm free

I am living the promise of a meciful place
Where all my shame is gone
I am living in the freedom of forgiveness and grace
It's all I am counting on

Dreams I Dream For You (#10)

You tast the tears'
You're lost in sorrow
You see your yesterdays
I see tomorrow

You see the darkness
I see the light
You konw your failures
But I know your heart

The dreams I dream for you
Are deeper than the ones you're clinging to
More precious than the finest thing you knew
And truer than the treasures our pursue
Let the olds dreams die
Like stars that fade from view
Then take the cup I offer
And drink deeply of
The dreams I dream for you

You see your shame
But I see your glory
You've read one page
I know the story

I hold a vision
That you'll become
As you grow into the truth
As you learn to walk in love

Let the old dreams die
Like stars that fade from view
Then take the cup I offer
And drink deeply of
The dreams I dream for you

Jesus Name poster

I have had this poster from my college days, it's finally time to take it down and just wanted to record Jesus' names here:

And thou shalt
call his name Jesus,
Prince of Peace, Might God,
Wonderful Counselor, Holy One,
Lamb of God, Prince of Life,
Lord God Almighty,
Lion of the Tribe of Judah,
Root of David, Word of Life,
Author and Finisher of our Faith,
Advocate, The Way, Dayspring,
Lord of All, I Am, Son of God,
Shepherd and Bishop of Souls,
Missiah, The Truth, Saviour,
Chief Cornerstone, King of Kings,
Righteous Judge, Light of the World,
Head of the Church, Morning Star,
Sun of Righteousness, Lord
Jesus Christ, Chief Shepherd,
Resurrection and Life,
Horn of Salvation, Governor,
The Alpha and Omega.

“Le Femme Nikita” quotes

Conversation quotes from the movie “Le Femme Nikita”

You don’t look much now …
But if we work hard together,
and if fortune smiles on us …
We will be able to make you into a
human being,
An intermediary, but necessary step
Before becoming man’s perfect complement,
A Woman!



Can you show me a definition of grace?
Smile then. That’ll be a good start.
Smile when you don’t know something,
You won’t be any smarter but it’s nice for others.

Allow yourself to be taken by the faint fragility,
A Smile –
Is surface sweetness, gentleness,
Almost a mood.



Let your pleasure be your guide,
Your pleasure as a woman.
And don’t forget:
There are two things that have no limit:
1. Femininity,
2. and the means of taking advantage of it.



Waiting sharpens the appetite.