December 2008
If Dr. Seuss Were a Technical Writer →
(original title: A Grandchild’s Guide to Using Grandpa’s Computer) I created this poem in an hour, late one night after my four year old grandson and his older brother had significantly rearranged…
'60 Minutes': How online gamblers unmasked... →
In the wild, wild west, when a poker player was caught cheating it was a capital offense, with the punishment quickly dispensed right across the card table. But today if you’re caught cheating in the…
4 digg submissions for tonight’s XKCD, 3 for APOD! It seems there should be a better, more equitable way to settle this madness.
Legal license plate sabotage →
For a number of years I have toyed with the idea of getting a personalized plate with II11I11I or 0OO0OO00 or some such, on the theory that there is no possible drawback to having the least legible…
Exclusive: 'Beverly Hills Cop IV' Script Review →
With everything 1980’s being either made, remade, or re-imagined, one of our favorite readers and insiders who we haven’t heard from in a hot minute, EL CHAVO has the goods on Eddie Murphy’s 80’s…
Ars Technica Reviews Adobe Illustrator CS4 →
The latest version of Adobe’s industry-standard vector graphics application is here, and Ars puts the Mac version through its paces. Here’s a look at what’s new, what’s fixed, and what’s newly…
The Round Up 034 with Greg Davies and myself is up: This week we check out ‘The Wrestler’ with Mickey Roarke http://is.gd/9FjH
@mklopez Congratulations to Miguel Lopez on 1000 front page Digg submissions! Digg on.
Criterion Collection dips its toes into online... →
Film buffs rejoice: no longer will you be limited to Dude Where’s My Car when trying to find the perfect Saturday late-night movie on the Internet. The highly-regarded Criterion Collection has begun…
Issues in the Lori Drew Cyberbullying Case That... →
I think when you read it, it will turn your hair white. It did me. In fact, I don’t think it’s overstating it a bit to say that unless this case is overturned, it is time to get off the Internet…
11 Stamp Stories Worth Retelling →
Philately: it’s the end-all, be-all of popular hobbies curiously pursued by nobody you know. And while we knew absolutely nothing about stamps when we started this article, we’re great at digging up…
November 2008
Everything you need to know about upscaling →
If you want to make the most of your HD Ready set (and don’t want to buy your movie collection all over again on Blu-ray), you need near HD. So with all this in mind, what technical tricks are used…
The 9 Most Delicious Celebrity Financial Snafus →
The myopic hubris of the uber-rich can lead any generally well-meaning soul down the slippery path of Schadenfreude. These stars have earned our self-satisfied ire with their Kozlowskian pomposity,…
10 Incredibly Dangerous Doctors →
Doctor Zoidberg is one of the reasons I love Futurama. His constant failures at curing even basic illnesses due to an awful understanding of human anatomy make every episode all the better. This is a…
Unusual and Creative Tableware Designs (PICS) →
A collection of unusual and creative tableware designs from around the world.
8 YO who vowed 1000th spanking would be his last,... →
An eight-year-old US boy accused of murdering his father and a family friend kept a tally of his parents’ smackings, vowing that the 1,000th time would be the last, police believe.
Which X-Men Should Be First Class? →
Now that we know that Fox has brought Gossip Girl and Chuck creator Josh Schwartz on board to write a new X-Men movie, the obvious next question is, which X-Men should the movie feature? The writers…
The PenIsMightier →
An action-packed-epic-romantic-war-thriller -drama-saga starring… office supplies! This film was awarded the “Best Editing” prize. Made in 52 hours on 2 dozen redbulls. Enjoy!!
Hope is in the Air! (COMIC) →
Nice try, pal.
Google’s Gatekeepers →
Nicole Wong and her colleagues decide what the world can see on YouTube. Are they also determining the limits of free speech?
Okay, after a slight delay…The Drill Down 067 is Recording NOW! See me at http://ping.fm/NTww7
Trapped in Mumbai: A Survivor's Tale →
“I thought it sounded like a bomb, but I told myself it couldn’t be — Part of my mind said it was a terror attack, but another part of my mind couldn’t believe it. Then I looked down into the lobby,…
Turn Carefully (PIC) →
Harshest vending machine ever.
Okay, after a slight delay…The Drill Down 067 is Recording NOW! See me at http://ping.fm/NTww7
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The Drill Down LIVE at a special early Black Friday time, 6pm PST Tonight! http://ping.fm/NTww7
Hannah's F'ing Sweet Super Mario Galaxy Cake... →
Hannah just got a better 4th birthday than most people get their whole lives.
Great Vegetable Masterpieces (PICS) →
Chinese artist Ju Duoqi, 35, specializes in a unique art medium: vegetables! In The Vegetable Museum series, she presents a puzzling series of vegetable compositions representing world famous…
Metal Heart: Tilt-Shift at a Monster Truck Rally →
Tilt-Shift photography master Keith Loutit visited a Monster Truck rally to realize every kid’s fantasy— what appears to be one of the coolest model car sets ever!
12 essential tips for eBay Christmas shoppers →
Buying on eBay can be a fun, enjoyable experience, but it’s worth knowing a few of the top tips to help ensure your transaction goes smoothly, and that you get the deal you always wanted.Here are 12…
Netbooks vs notebooks: which should you buy? →
Does a netbook really have enough power to be relied upon as your sole computer?
20 of the world's most dangerous places (PICS) →
Following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, we highlight 20 places which are among the most dangerous places to visit on Earth.
Mumbai: First Views From Inside the Taj Hotel →
As Mumbai’s hostage drama stretched toward the end of its second full day, Time got an exclusive look at what is happening inside the Taj hotel
Awaiting that sale… 5 more minutes…
My non-traditional Thanksgiving suddenly got extremely traditional over the last couple of hours! http://snipurl.com/6w97i
Watermelon (COMIC) →
No ordinary melon.
Celebrating a very non-traditional Thanksgiving. Hope everyone is having a great one, too. Thanks to all my friends, online and IRL.
25 Astonishing Typographic Posters →
Here are 25 classical and superb typographic posters, which could add more interactivity in your design and improve the quality of your work.
10 Gadgets For The Ultimate Thanksgiving Food... →
Whenever a bunch of relatives gather around a table with copious amounts of alcohol, it is only a matter of time before things turn ugly. This year, try and let the anger and frustration out by…
Cool Pushpin Mario mosaic (PIC) →
From the first pin to the last took about two and a half semesters, though the final version was completed entirely within the first two months of Fall 2008. There are over 17,000 pins on the board,…
Leaves that Literally Move by Themselves →
Leaf mimic katydids are the most adept at getting lost in the undergrowth. Their bodies have evolved to look just like dead, dying or discoloured leaves, and the longer they avoid detection, the…
10 Weird Gourmet Foods →
The luxury world of the couture is an interesting place. People are always on the search for the newest, most shocking art or fashion to impress their other rich friends. The culinary world is no…
Ten Things You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving →
While you’re preparing, eating or sleeping off your Thanksgiving meal, ponder these bizarre Thanksgiving facts
24 Beautiful and Creative Website Headers (PICS) →
Beautiful and creative website header designs from all over the world.
The 10 Most Notorious Presidential Pardons →
Nearing the end of his tenure as President, George W. Bush granted several pardons on Nov. 24 — including that of Grammy-Award-winning rapper John Forte. TIME takes a look at some of the most…
15 New Stills from Punisher: War Zone (PICS) →
Lionsgate have provided Latino Review a batch of new stills for Marvel’s new comic book film “Punisher: War Zone” starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz, and Dash Mihok. Looks awesome! Is…
What Would Blackbeard Do? Why Piracy Pays →
Economist Peter Leeson of George Mason University, examines the inner workings of pirate organizations. He makes the case that pirates, far from being the unrestrained barbarians of legend, were…
There’s an extended (funnier) cut of this week’s The Office on Hulu http://ping.fm/IOkxH
Really SOLID episode of ‘Fringe’ tonight, written by ‘Dr. Horrible’ co-writer (and Joss’ brother) Zach Whedon. Hulu it if you missed it.
Being the father of a young girl, stories like this break my heart when I think of the image-conscious society we live in http://is.gd/98CG