November 2007
MrBabyMan: on Digg: http://urltea.com/1ybb
7 Movie Deaths That Would be Awesome to Have on Your Tombstone (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
In a Zen-like state: a review of the new 4GB... →
The new 4GB Creative Zen features video and audio playback via a wide variety of formats, all for $130. We try to look for the catch (other than it’s not an iPod!)
Mac Users Get A Credit Card Stealing Trojan for... →
Hackers are reportedly sticking virtual razor blades into Apple computers this Halloween, as a Mac security vendor reports Wednesday that a Mac-focussed Trojan is reportedly loose on the internet costumed as an innocent video decoding file.
18 Ways to Supercharge a Boring Gym Session →
You should have a “refresh” button for everything — just a click or two could give you instant improvement. Same with annoyed workouts. Maybe yours has frozen up like a gym version of Win95. You may think you have to reboot, or even upgrade. Instead, all you need are a few tweaks for a faster, more enjoyable, more effective workout.
October 2007
Woman's cells survive for 60 years after her... →
There is one human being who is biologically immortal on a technicality, and her name is Henrietta Lacks. Cells from Henrietta’s tumor would not only survive and multiply outside of her body, but they didn’t age either. These cells were basically immortal. And they’re still alive, even though Henrietta herself died of the cancer on Oct 4th, 1951
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Any Portal fans in the hizzy? Awesome Portal papercraft diorama: http://tinyurl.com/2alrve (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
Awesome Portal Papercraft →
This is my little paper tribute to a happy game by Valve about magic doors. You can make this little paper thing if you print out the paper pattern…….
7 Movie Deaths That Would be Awesome to Have on... →
These are the ways we would go, if given the choice. Dying in a blaze of glory may be cool and all, but these folks prove it’s always better to die in a blaze of awesome.
Amazing New Recipe for Waffles! →
Ever had a waffle that went OINK?! No? Then you’ll want to try this incredible new recipe for waffles, from a waffle house that just opened tonight! Don’t forget to follow rules 1 & 2, or you’ll spoil the tasty waffles.
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Could all that ‘Ron Paul spam’ be coming from a criminal botnet? That would explain a lot.. http://urltea.com/1xut (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
'Criminal' Botnet Stumps for Ron Paul, Researchers... →
If Texas congressman Ron Paul is elected president in 2008, he may be the first leader of the free world put into power with the help of a global network of hacked PCs spewing spam, according to computer-security researchers who’ve analyzed a recent flurry of e-mail supporting the long-shot Republican candidate.
Kill your hands: Ars reviews Guitar Hero 3 →
The latest Guitar Hero is out: with Rock Band on the horizon and a new publisher, the title could be on shaky ground. Will Guitar Hero 3 bury the series or keep it rockin’?
Wired Readers' Coolest Geek-o'-Lanterns (PICS) →
Geeks really love their jack-o’-lanterns. Who knew pumpkins provided such a fantastic canvas for gourd artists with Star Wars, dragons, Firefox (and even Canadian rockers Rush) on their minds?
MrBabyMan: Earthquake?! Is that what that was? I felt that here in L.A.! (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
MrBabyMan: The Drill Down Show 014 is up! We reminisce about our first computers! Ancient tech FTW! http://urltea.com/1xtw (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
NBC Developing THE OFFICE II →
How does NBC hope to replace “Scrubs” after it burns off its 15 final half-hours?A spinoff of the highly rated “The Office,” featuring characters we’ve not yet met, is in the works.
The Most Unaffordable Housing Markets in the World →
According to the 3rd annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, 8 of the most unaffordable housing markets are here in the US. Out of 25, 10 of them are in California!
MotorHead Messiah: GM Says it can't be done.... →
Johnathan Goodwin can get 100 mpg out of a Lincoln Continental, cut emissions by 80%, and double the horsepower. This is more than a mere American Chopper—style makeover. Goodwin’s experiments point to a radically cleaner and cheaper future for the American car.
Internet access tax moratorium extended another... →
The House approved a seven-year moratorium on Internet access taxes, adopting the Senate’s version of the legislation unanimously. The bill will also ban taxes on e-mail and instant messaging services.
In India, Poverty Inspires Tech Workers to... →
Thousands of technology workers in India seek to bring the social-networking revolution popularized by Facebook and MySpace to people who do not even have computers — the world’s poor. And this is just one example of many who are working here are turning their talents to fighting the grinding poverty that surrounds them.
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Scientists discover Ants are aware of their own mortality! http://tinyurl.com/2gxl8q (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
Incredible single-page origami →
Every model created on this page is fashioned from only ONE UNCUT SQUARE of paper!
The World's Most Ridiculous Sports Team Names →
It used to be easy to name your sports team; just pick a dangerous animal and go. Unfortunately, there are way more sports teams in the world than there are cool animals, and the result is a lot of names that range from lame to laugh-out-loud retarded.
Prof replaces term papers with Wikipedia... →
Much attention has been given to the problem of students relying on Wikipedia as a source of information, but one professor has turned that problem on its head: instead of term papers, her students now write Wikipedia entries.
Four Terrifying Theories in Astronomy →
Here are some of the things astronomers worry about, and some things you may want to start worrying about, too.
Smarty Plants: Inside the World's Only... →
At the International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology (LINV), about seven miles outside Florence, Italy, Mancuso and his team of nine work to debunk the myth that plants are low-life. “If you define intelligence as the capacity to solve problems, plants have a lot to teach us,” says Mancuso.
Ants Know When They're Going to Die →
Researchers recently discovered that ants not only work hard and are prepared to lay down their lives for their fellow ants, they also take bigger risks for the good of the colony as they get older – and they can even assess how much time they have left in life.
America, You're too fat to ride "It's A Small... →
Back in 1963, when the boats that carry customers through Disneyland’s “It’s a Small World” ride were designed, the average male weighed 175lbs and the average female 135lbs. Not anymore. Disney is now undertaking a massive renovation in which the boats will be redesigned and the flume deepened to accommodate the additional poundage.
Peter Jackson Still Fighting For Halo Movie →
Peter Jackson’s representative Ken Kamins has revealed that Microsoft are— even as you read this— in talks with new distribution partners keen to help deliver the Halo film project, which has been languishing since Fox and Universal pulled out, despite Peter Jackson’s role as producer and Microsoft’s billions.
GAP Caught Using Child Labor To Produce "GAP Kids"... →
A freelance journalist has caught the GAP using child labor to produce hand embroidered clothing for its GAP Kids line. The children, who are as young as 10, are quoted as saying they were sold to the factory by their families and cannot leave until their debt is paid.
5 Scientific Reasons a Zombie Apocalypse Could... →
Our culture is full of tales of the undead walking the Earth, from our religions to our comic books. But, some sort of zombie apocalypse isn’t actually possible, right?Right?Guys?Actually, yes. It’s quite possible. Here’s five ways it could happen, according to science.
Behind Enemy Lines With Suburban Counterterrorists →
Counterterrorist Shannen Rossmiller monitors jihadist chatter online — from the comfort of her Montana home — hoping to join any conversations discussing actual terrorist plots.
Behind Enemy Lines With Suburban Counterterrorists →
Counterterrorist Shannen Rossmiller monitors jihadist chatter online — from the comfort of her Montana home — hoping to join any conversations discussing actual terrorist plots.
RIAA denied default judgement as judge cites doubt... →
For the second time in two months, the RIAA has been unable to obtain a default judgment in a case where the defendant failed to show up in court. Once again, the RIAA’s boilerplate complaint was not enough to do the trick.
Skip the machine, Get a real human ASAP →
GetHuman contains shortcuts to skip the automated phone systems of over 500 customer service call centers. If you’re an impatient customer like me, and want a real human right away, this is a lifesaver!
The Only Prescription: Top 10 Cowbell Songs →
Thanks to a seven-year-old Will Ferrell sketch, the whole concept of cowbell in music has been turned into one big joke. Well, we’re sick of it. Cowbell deserves better.Any bunch of teenagers in a garage can get rock out of electric guitars and drums. To kick ass with some clunking cattle chimes, though, takes genius…
Top 87 Bad Predictions about our Future →
Just what it says: here are 87 predictions about the future that turned out, as the future became the present (and then, inexorably, the past) to be Just Plain Wrong.
Scientists create most powerful antimatter beam... →
Scientists recently announced they have fired the most powerful antimatter beam ever created. Comprised of positrons (antimatter electrons) emitted from a large plate and focused into a beam, the emission strength exceeds the previous record held by a laboratory in Munich, Germany.
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Great stop-animation! ‘300’ recreated with green apples! Check it out! http://tinyurl.com/yusdkd (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
OS X Leopard Installers Experiencing Blue Screen... →
Apple support drones are getting an earful from Mac users who are getting the dreaded Blue Screen of Death while trying to update to the latest and greatest version of OS X. This thread on an official Apple support forum has more than 230 posts left in 25 hours at time of writing. Forum states: “This question is not answered.”
Engadget - All about Leopard: gallery, apps,... →
Read on for a long list of changes, updates, additions, and impressions, and don’t forget to check out the gallery.
The Perils of a Misplaced Exhaust Pipe (PIC) →
Is she laughing at him?
US tops "dirty dozen" of spam-relaying countries... →
Legislation did indeed lock up some of the US’s key spammers, but the battle needs to be taken to the trenches if we’re going to even begin cleaning up the world’s inboxes.
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Does a lack of religion correlate to wealth? http://tinyurl.com/2det87 (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)
Bill Watterson's College-Era Art →
Watterson, famous for creating the world’s best comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, drew for Ohio’s Kenyon College yearbook and the school newspaper, The Collegian, when he was a student. Lucky for Watterson fans everywhere, a contemporary of his recently scanned and posted some of these rare early works, which can be found here.
10 Tips for a Successful Meeting With The Boss →
Maybe you work one-on-one with the head honcho every day or perhaps you only get a face-to-face on the very rare occasion. Whenever you get the chance to sit down and have a meeting with the big guns, it’s best to make it as productive as possible. Here’s 10 ways to help you do that.
The Top 5 Ripoffs of Christopher Walken Roles (By... →
Christopher Walken’s work ethic puts all but the most industrious porn stars to shame. The last time America went a full year without seeing him in a film, it was 1975. So, it’s no surprise that sometimes he repeats the same roles.
The 4 Bloodiest Sports in History →
Ah, sportsmanship. It summons up images of competition, camaraderie, broken bones, disembowelment, and brutal, disfiguring death. No wonder players have always had fans to cheer them on.
Extensive Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard screenshots... →
With Leopard already in the hands of some customers, the launch less than a day ahead, and Apple’s legal hounds safely at home in their kennels, AppleInsider has produced a comprehensive screenshot gallery from the shipping version of the new Mac OS.
MrBabyMan: on Digg: Vista vs. Leopard—What you Expected, What you got http://tinyurl.com/262mer (via Twitter / MrBabyMan)