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Intellectual Ventures Sheds At Least Part of Its "Patent Troll" Reputation
pacopico writes Intellectual Ventures, the world's most infamous patent troll, has changed its tune — maybe. According to a story in Businessweek, the company has started turning a number of its ideas into products, ranging from hydration sensors to waterless washing machines and self-healing concrete. The story reveals some new tidbits about IV, including that it pays inventors $17,000 per idea, has a new start-up fund and that one of its cofounders got tossed out of school for hacking. IV is obvisouly trying to improve its reputation, but plenty of skeptics remain who think this is just a ruse meant to draw attention away from its patent lawsuits.
Have you tried baked feces? It's great!
The next time you have to defecate, do so onto a microwave / oven safe plate. There's no need to be neat, just get your feces onto the plate.
Once your bowels are sufficiently emptied, spread the solid waste into an even layer covering the flat portion of the plate. Drain off any liquids, then use a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe the edges of the plate clean.
Microwave your plate of feces on the lowest power setting until it is completely dried (at least an hour). If your feces starts to burn you may have to use a regular oven at a low temperature (160-175 Fahrenheit) for a longer period of time.
Your feces is done when it's completely solid, dry, and slightly crisp. Once it cools, you should be able to remove the disc of feces from the plate in one piece using a spatula. If this is difficult, try putting the plate in the freezer for a few minutes.
Season your disc of feces with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.