August 2009
Classic Movies Get Silkscreen Poster Update [Movie... →
Tyler Stout designs incredibly detailed screenprinted movie posters that give classic science fiction films an updated look while offering newer movies a touch of vintage Hollywood charm. …
Disney Buys Marvel For $4B →
whisper_jeff writes “Disney has announced they will be purchasing Marvel. ‘Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company has…
Adobe Buys Business Catalyst / GoodBarry →
We suspect Business Catalyst, the company behind e-commerce software suite GoodBarry, went a little early with the news on its own website, but that’s a boon for tech business reporters awake…
If you are a fan of the Japanese Animated Movie... →
If you are a fan of the Japanese Animated Movie PONYO and LONELY ISLAND this will be right up your alley.
“PONYO ON A BOAT”
It’s pretty funny.
(via /Film)
John Lackey Wins 100th Career Game, Angels Blast... →
More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP One hundred Browse more photos » Final Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Oakland Athletics 1, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 9
For…
WinToFlash Turns Your Windows Installation DVD... →
Windows: Want to turn your Windows installation DVD into an installation flash drive? WinToFlash can do that and more. WinToFlash can transfer Windows XP, Vista, and 7 onto a flash drive as…
Classy: This Video Game Shopper At Walmart →
That’s not even a shirt, that’s a baby blanket with a hole in the middle. This guy: because Lego Star Wars can’t wait for decency. Walmart Gadget Shoppers Sometime Look Like THIS…
SCUMM and Star Wars together at last →
One of the greatest travesties mankind has ever committed on itself is having let adventure gaming’s prime run its course without a LucasArts Star Wars adventure game using the SCUMM engine…
half-heartedly →
half-heartedly
When Are Cheap, Fast Gadgets Good Enough for You?... →
Shared by Kevo
This article is spot on. This is one of the biggest trends right now, and while it didn’t just happen, it’s been in the making for the last decade, it is now shaping the way…
Newport's armored vehicle can withstand... →
Shared by Kevo
Why does my city need this? Can’t wait to see it on Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach acquired “Peacekeeper” from Beverly Hills.
robhuebel: I predict this is my favorite show of... →
Shared by Kevo
This is amazing…how have I not heard about this. They need some marketing for this even if it doesn’t come out till Dec. Good to see JCVD and Seagal making their comeback. I…
Drinking from a Fire Hose: In Defense of RSS →
Shared by voidfiles
I really think that rss is a killer app, but if you can’t get anyone to use it, its not worth it’s weight in dirt.
There’s lots of talk today about how RSS is dead, and…
How to make excellent pancakes →
Why, hello there! You’ve arrived at the perfect time, I was just about to make a batch of my favourite fluffy pancakes! In this lesson, I’ll teach you exactly how I make them so that you can make…
Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler →
Shared by Kevo
That’s a lot of cold heat. Very scary.
Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the…
New myTouch Android Commercial Stars Whoopi... →
Shared by Kevo
Whoopi, Phil, and Jesse James with Cat Stevens background music? Who we’re the ad wizards that came up with this? The demographic cross section is too scary to contemplate. Way to…
SYMMETRY OF THE NON-SEQUITER →
I feel that, as a former member of a rap group sometimes characterized (BY FOOLS) as jokey, I cannot decline comment on Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, especially because its high…
Bandwagon Rumbles as Angels Lose 3rd Straight →
More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP ¿They don’t like me no more? Browse more photos » Final Score in Tomorrowland: Tigers 5, Angels 3
Everybody was awarding Mike…
How to make your first game for less than $1,000 →
Comments
Just Another Day At The Office For Arnold [Conan... →
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Twitter: “I do still have the Conan sword, and I keep it in my office. Here’s a picture.”
Microsoft sucks at Photoshop →
Officially. Update: Microsoft tells CNET, “We are looking into the details of this situation. We apologize and are in the process of pulling down the [Polish] image.” Update 2:…
Postera: Pequenos Mundos #1 →
Tech Support Cheat Sheet Reveals the Secrets of... →
If you read Lifehacker, chances are you’ve been designated as your family’s de facto IT person, and you’ve probably spent more than your fair share of hours troubleshooting applications you…
Open source, not $19 billion, may be best health... →
Government may be overlooking an open-source solution that already works for the U.S. Veterans Administration: VistA.
Metareview: Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3, 360, PC) →
We had hoped that, at this point, this kind of glowing criticism would be enough to make your buying decisions for you. But, sadly, it seems you still want to hear what others have to say…
"I’m more interested in the mortar than the... →
““I’m more interested in the mortar than the bricks.”” - Jerry Seinfeld
Google brings SVG support to IE →
Comments
Is Batman: Arkham Asylum the year's best video... →
Despite year-over-year sales declines putting a recession-fueled wet blanket over the entire industry, video games are still a big business, and a hit-driven one at that. Hence, much…
I think most readers of Hacker News would enjoy... →
Shared by Kevo
I think Hacker News has reached a point of irrelevancy.
Comments
icybagofpoop.jpg →
President Obama's Healthcare Reform 'Public... →
President Barack Obama listens to a question during the Organizing for America National Health Care Forum at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington Thursday, Aug….
Web Developers Are Stupid →
Comments
The most amazing, beautiful and realistic piece of... →
Comments
The Only Truly Failed Project →
Do you remember Microsoft Bob? If you do, you probably remember it as an intensely marketed but laughable failure — what some call the “number one flop” at Microsoft.
…
The Buzz vs The Bulge Chart Compares Caffeine to... →
Does a small Frappuccino give you enough caffeine to be worth the calories? How long would you have to run to work off an iced latte? David McCandless’ beautiful chart puts all your caffeine…
New high-def videogame remake art is beyond... →
About six months ago we posted a gallery of gorgeous, absolutely striking art depicting what some classic videogames would look like if they were redone with a new, high-def, stylish…
PayPal Doubles Fees, Forgets to Tell Customers →
Comments
Survey Says U.S. Gamers Older, Fatter than Thought... →
Shared by Kevo
I don’t want to look like a freak. I’ll just take the mu-mu.
Hooray! Video gamers’ average age is that of mine - 35. Less celebrated: gamers are more likely to be unhealthier,…
Craft brewing world kicking ass, taking names →
The Brewer’s Association just sent us a release detailing the continuous, impressive, and inspiring growing of the craft beer industry in the United States during the past six months. (You…
Game Informer: Xbox 360 at 54.2 percent failure... →
The latest issue of Game Informer contains a surprising statistic for anyone who’s ever loved and lost their Microsoft-branded home console - according to their survey, in which over 5,000…
DNA May Help Build Next Generation of Chips →
A significant breakthrough by IBM researchers brings them closer in their quest to create tiny DNA-based circuit boards that could have a resolution of as little as 6 nanometers.
MONDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Olive Garden Made Torii... →
Shared by Kevo
Olive Garden is bummed. I almost feel bad for them after reading how smart their business expansion methods are, but really Torii should have known better.
Santana’s arm looks…
Usain Bolt 100m 9.58 world record Berlin 2009 →
US man 'stole 130m card numbers' →
Shared by Kevo
Oh great, looks like I’ll have to get new card numbers again.
Comments
Torii Hunter Returns Triumphant; Angels Down... →
More photos » by Rob Carr - AP T O R i i Browse more photos » Final Score in 13 Innings in Baltimore: Angels 17, Orioles 8
After a month+ on the disabled list Angels…
NSF (1) - Aurora Australis →
A selection of five galactic vista’s featuring the phenomenon ‘Aurora Australis‘ dancing high above the South Pole Telescope at Amundsen-Scott Station,…
max.jpg (JPEG-bild, 600x359 pixlar) →
max.jpg (JPEG-bild, 600x359 pixlar)
Water Cooler Games Closes [Blogs] →
Water Cooler Games, a standard-bearer for intelligent discussion of video games over the past six years, has been shuttered, according to co-founder Ian Bogost in a final post made today.