January 2008
85 posts
Males irrelevant to the survival of the human race →
Scientists at the University of Newcastle successfully created human sperm cells using a female embryonic stem cell.
JUST NOW IN SWEDEN: Four indicted in Pirate Bay... →
Four people involved in the running of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay were indicted in Sweden on Thursday on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.
The Pirate Bay: The Site is Safe, Even If We Lose... →
In an few hours from now The Pirate Bay team will probably be charged with aiding or facilitating copyright infringement. If they are found guilty, they could receive sentences of up to 2 years in prison, but the site will remain online, no matter what.
Some poor sucker reviews Cheeseburger-In-A-Can... →
“As I am in Germany I just checked if there is a store carrying these products, and there really is a store just 5 minutes away.So, in my lunchbreak I’ll check if they have the canned cheesburger, buy it and open it (and if they don’t have them then I will order one).Then I alone will know the secrets what really is in there”
Pillow Design Looks Like Rock Avalanche →
These pillows had me fooled for a minute.
NASA Spacecraft Streams Back Surprises From... →
The recent flyby of Mercury by NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft has given scientists an entirely new look at a planet once thought to have characteristics similar to those of Earth’s moon. The spacecraft also discovered a unique feature that scientists dubbed “The Spider.”
I Hope Those Pillars Are Strong [PICS] →
below is the recently (2003) extended runway at funchal airport in portugal. the original 1400m runway was notoriously short and, as a result, sometimes dangerous for landing planes (see here). the runway extension won the iabse’s ‘outstanding structures award’ and rightly so: due to an obvious lack of land, engineers have supported the exten
Transmission Becomes Default BitTorrent Client for... →
The popular cross-platform BitTorrent client Transmission, praised by its users for being full-featured but lightweight, is now officially the new default client for Ubuntu.
Evidence for New MacBook Pros →
Despite persistent rumors of MacBook Pro updates, we’ve yet to see the rumored Penryn, Multi-touch trackpad MacBook Pro revisions. However, there appears to be ongoing evidence that the MacBook Pro updates are imminent.The current MacBook Pros which were released in June carry a system identifi…
Editorial: Beware the Child-Man? →
Kay Hymowitz recently stated on NPR that 20-30 year-old men should stop playing video games and become productive members of society. Why can’t we do both, and what makes games the problem?
Sprout: The Online WYSIWYG Editor for Flash →
Sprout is a browser-based, WYSIWYG editor for Flash with an interface reminiscent of Photoshop or Dreamweaver. Designers can use it to create, publish and track Flash widgets, websites and mashups, thereby obviating the need for them to work with programmers who would cost time and money, and who might not execute designs satisfactorily.
Obama could have just thrown me under the bus. →
I looked at Obama. I was just horrified. And Obama whispered, ‘Katrina. Katrina.’ The question was on Katrina! So I said, ‘On Katrina, my policy …’ Obama could have just thrown me under the bus. So I said, ‘Obama, that was good of you to do that.’”
'Pan's Labyrinth' Director Del Toro on Board for... →
With Peter Jackson making himself unavailable to direct the preamble to ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ director Guillermo del Toro has stepped in to fill the role behind the camera on Jackson’s upcoming two-part ‘Hobbit’ series.
Quick Tip: How do I Get Out of a Throat Grab? →
How do you defend your self from a double throat grap? Here’s a couple of quick tips to get out of this situation quickly. Please share this with someone you care about! Featuring Sensei Kevin Hirakis.
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Mythbuster Jamie recommends Ubuntu over Vista's... →
In this PopularMechanics article, Jamie Hyneman, most famous for the show “Mythbusters” describes his Tech Headaches, including his frustration with the “bloated” features in Vista among other irritations. He offers solutions to many of the problems, and apparently, Ubuntu is the solution to Vista.
18 84 58 A6 D1 50 34 DF E3 86 F2 3B 61 D4 37 74 -... →
this key suggests that hackers are closer to creating compliant IPA application bundles for home-brew iTunes distribution.
Republicans Scared: "Obama is the Democrats'... →
Here is a great article from a conservative Republican commentator on Beliefnet. This echoes what we Obama supporters have been saying for months. He thinks Obama will “win in a landslide” if he wins the Democratic nomination: “If I were a Republican, I’d be very, very afraid. Oh wait, I am a Republican. Dang. Lord have mercy.”
How the biohazard symbol was designed →
Charles Baldwin, a retired environmental-health engineer, explains his role in developing the biohazard symbol, which is now showing up everywhere.
Ann Arbor Lighting Up With 100% LEDs! →
Last year Ann Arbor joined forces with LED manufacturer Cree, Inc, on an ever-expanding citywide LED initiative to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With a recent retrofit contract signed with Lumecon, Ann Arbor is on its way to being the first U.S. city to light up its downtown with 100% LED technology!
Going home to Beauty!
Install OS X on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking... →
Two months ago I walked through how to build a Hackintosh Mac on the cheap using PC parts. Since that post, the OSx86 scene has changed rapidly, and now you can install Leopard on your computer about as easily as installing Leopard on a Mac—no command line hacking required.
Saddam faked having WMD to prevent possible Iran... →
“Saddam Hussein initially didn’t think the U.S. would invade Iraq to destroy weapons of mass destruction, so he kept the fact that he had none a secret to prevent an Iranian invasion he believed could happen.”
Dinosaur Demise Theory Is Soaking Wet →
Dinosaur doomsday was wetter than scientists have thought, according to new images of the crater where the space rock that likely killed the dinosaurs landed. Sixty-five million years ago the asteroid struck the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, and most scientists think this event played a large role in causing the extinction of 70 percent of life.
The East Coast Vegas Blog! →
This blog was WILD & VERY funny. They have all this content and do a live show. The BLOG features hot gossip within the life casting community and internet in general. Plus, they are on a mission to end obese women from stealing thin girl photos from Google and using them to trick people online. It was a scream, go look at: www.iownthenetwork.com!
Exclusive First Look: The Art of Sanchin-Ryu... →
View this preview for free! Members of the Sanchin-Ryu Dojo Website get an exclusive first look at Sanchin-Ryu’s Second DVD: The Art of Sanchin-Ryu Karate, Level Two: Green Belt!
The Art of Sanchin-Ryu Karate DVD: Level Two
This dvd will guide you through the the last five Combined Basics Advanced as well as the first three Forms: […]
Click if your computer screen is dirty. →
Clean your computer screen through the internets!
5 Douchebag Behaviors Explained by Science →
All those times you wondered under your breath what the deal was with THAT douchebag, science actually took the time to answer your question.
Heath Ledger is Dead →
TMZ has learned that Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY.
Crazy Amarok lead developer gets logo tattooed on... →
OMG he really did it! Amarok lead developer Mark Kretschmann got the Amarok logo tattooed on his arm! The latest issue of the ‘Amarok Insider’ features photos of his tattoo stunt as well as new info about Amarok2.
Color By Hand: The American Sign Language Spectrum →
Of all the ways to talk about color, sign language must be the most expressive. If you don’t already speak sign language, color words are a fun place to start. You’ll learn that it doesn’t take a palate to discuss a palette.
WP plugin "Socialize Me!" connects you with your... →
Imagine one of your articles has been submitted to StumbleUpon. You’re getting a steady stream of visitors to your blog. With this Wordpress plugin those visitors will see a simple message when they arrive: “Hi, thanks for the visit! Wayne’s on StumbleUpon, too!” with a link to your profile. It also works with Facebook, Digg, Pownce, Twitter, etc
Is Life on Mars? Amazing photo of strange figure... →
A photo taken by one of the Mars rovers appears to show a strange figure walking on the surface. Is this just a rock, or is there more to it?
Exercise: Star Step Training in a Cornfield →
In some of the more rural areas of the United States there are fields of corn just waiting to be used for your betterment! This is an exercise that will aid in your conditioning of balance and overall Star Step usage. Featured: Master Jamie Thompson.
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Pownce Launches! →
Pownce has lifted their invite-only status and added a ton of new features. Sign up to send files, links, events and messages to your friends :)
Eddie Murphy predicts the future!!!! →
Watch and be amazed…
Dojochat Highlights for the third week of January... →
In some of the more rural areas of the United States there are fields of corn just waiting to be used for your betterment! This is an exercise that will aid in your conditioning of balance and overall Star Step usage. Featured: Master Jamie Thompson.
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5 ways to pimp out your WordPress weblog →
So, you got your domain name registered, your hosting plan set up, and you’ve configured your brand new WordPress weblog. Or maybe you’ve had WordPress set up for a while and you’re wondering what you can do to spice things up a little bit?
The new MacBook Pros are coming...with two drives? →
One of the biggest surprises of Macworld 2008 was the lack of an announcement on the professional line of Apple laptops. Most pundits, myself included were expecting these to come out last week.
Recap: San-Ju trip and more from the chair →
Download this Episode. Masters of Sanchin-Ryu discuss the weeks activities in the Art of Sanchin-Ryu and answer questions Sanchinkas have posted on the Sanchin-Ryu Dojo Website! This week we’re looking at a couple of exercises that has received a lot of feedback on the Dojo. San-Ju trip application and a question about an attack […]
5 Embarrassing Grammatical Mistakes →
As hard as it was to watch him smile and answer my questions, the salad to-go didn’t cost him the job. The grammatical errors on his Web site—a spelling error and a missing comma—were another story, though. As gross as the spinach was, I could look away from it. Typos, on the other hand, I could not ignore, and as nice as he was, I had to turn
My Daughter's Life [25 PICS] →
When my daughter Alison was born, in the tradition of a new parent, I began to photograph her, initially in a separate and private body of work. However, in the process of documenting Alison’s growth, I developed a passionate interest in human relationships and capturing intimate moments in the lives of family and friends.
The Sixth Extinction Is Underway →
More than a decade ago, scientists claimed that humans were demonstrating a capacity to force a global catastrophe that would lead to a shift in climate, an intolerable destruction of natural habitats, and an extinction event that could eliminate 50% of all living species by the middle of the 21st century. Now those predictions are coming true.
Bush sold everything, there is no America or... →
There is no America. There is no ‘democracy.’ The world is a business, one vast and ecumenical holding company, for whom all men will work.”Those bills in your billfold aren’t yours anymore. The landlords of our currency - Citibank, the national treasury of China and the House of Saud - are foreclosing and evicting all Americans
Colbert Portrait Hanging in the National Portrait... →
Video and still photo of Stephen Colbert’s portrait hanging above the 2nd floor bathroom in the National Portrait Galley in Washington, D.C.
WTF? MacBook Air SuperDrive can only be used w/... →
For some reason, Apple has decided to hobble the MacBook Air SuperDrive. Despite being a USB device which should work with any Mac or even PC, it will only work with the MacBook Air. This of course sucks.
Apple Introduces Manila Case,The World's Thinnest... →
MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO—Apple® today unveiled Manila® Case®, the world’s thinnest case for the world’s thinnest laptop, the MacBook Air. When empty, Manila Case measures an unprecedented 0.07-inches at its thinnest point, but its dynamically adaptable height goes up to a maximum of 6.9-inches, adapting perfectly to the MacBook Air
Oprah Winfrey to Launch Cable Network With... →
Oprah’s quest for world domination continued today, when Discovery Communications and Winfrey announced a deal where the Discovery Health network will be turned over to Winfrey next year, becoming OWN — the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The Yiddish Handbook: 40 Words You Should Know →
The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment (and of course, complaints and insults). Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically. You might be surprised to learn how much Yiddish you already speak.
Environment Change: C.B.A.s from the Ground →
The next exercise in our Environment Change series deals with an attack from the ground, with our opponent still standing. This exercise utilizes the first three C.B.A.s from our ground stance. Take-downs are also discussed. Featuring District Master Ben Wolbert.
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Apple's Air REVEALED →
Wired breaks it’s cover with details and mockups of what Steve will announce tomorrow.