Monthly Archives: August 2006

Ahhhh, the good old days…

Interesting stuff… Here’s my first memory of Windows (version 2.0): Take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy (there’s even some Linux in there for you penguin-heads). [tags]computers, computing, macintosh, linux, windows, osx, kde, microsoft[/tags]

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Next Generation – EA Goes Cold on PSP

Next Generation – EA Goes Cold on PSP: EA says it has shifted its handheld priorities since DS began pulling away from PSP. “There’s no doubt that EA has historically bet more on PSP,” said Garner. “I think we were … Continue reading

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links for 2006-08-13

Reutersgate strikes other news outlets | Jerusalem Post My home was destroyed! Twice! A month apart! In different spots! Either she’s the unluckiest woman on the planet, or like a lot of other photos coming out of Lebanon, this one … Continue reading

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links for 2006-08-12

CNN.com – Navarrette: What really bothers immigration foes – Aug 11, 2006 What really bothers us is simplistic bullshit pandered out by idiots who don’t know the difference between illegal immigration and legal immigration. Just sayin’. (tags: immigration news)

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Hi, I’m a Wii

The Wii vs. the PS3: The choice has never been clearer. via MacSpoofs [tags]wii, ps3, spoof, funny, ad[/tags]

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links for 2006-08-11

Nine-Bladed Shredding Scissors – Gizmodo Scissors to make shredding easier. Neat idea! (tags: scissors tools cool) Scratch your leg if you gotta go (to the bathroom) – Lifehacker Yes, you read that right. (tags: how-to strange tip odd interesting) Clickdensity … Continue reading

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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh

That’s quite a log there… Er… A mystical log holds the secret? Uhhh…. via Lobowalk [tags]weird, strange, gross[/tags]

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Sony Struggling to Define PSP

The PlayStation Portable was born a thing of entertainment convergence, a portable gaming device that would let people play games, watch movies, listen to music and surf the net. But somewhere on the way from announcement to the hands of … Continue reading

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Calacanis Mopes

Jason Calacanis (disclaimer: I like Jason very much) is a bit depressed: I have to be honest with y’all: it’s hard times at AOL right now, that’s for sure. Every couple of steps we take going forward (Netscape, TMZ, Live8, … Continue reading

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Nashua Man Goes Free

Last month, I brought you the story of a Nashua New Hampshire man who was arrested for taping the police on his property. He was charged with violating the state’s wiretapping laws which prohibit the recording of someone without their … Continue reading

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links for 2006-08-10

The World’s Most Photorealistic Vector Art They’re not photos, they’re computer-drawn art. WOW. (tags: art computer cool digital fun graphics images interesting photo photography photoshop software tools vector illustrator illustration design) ABC News: Cat Parasite Affects Everything We Feel and … Continue reading

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Between You and Me

Came across this awhile ago and saw it again today. Figured I should share it. The entire movie is a series of stills stitched together into a stop-motion movie. Some of it was even filmed by my office! COOL! [tags]between … Continue reading

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Sun goes after Mills

Obviously the sun won’t be stumping for Heather Mills any time soon… Lady Mucca’s war of lies By VICTORIA NEWTON Showbiz Editor THE McCARTNEY divorce is going to be the most bitter high-profile split since Charles and Diana’s ten years … Continue reading

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links for 2006-08-09

iSquint – iPod Video Made Easy. Ipod Video Converter… And it’s free! (tags: apple apps audio computer cool free flv freeware itunes macintosh movie multimedia os osx productivity software tech tools utilities video web youtube iPod Mac) blog.tenderbutton.com » what … Continue reading

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Judge: MLB Cannot “Own” Facts

Wow. Now this is good news… CBC is a fantasy baseball league that wanted to use MLB’s stats. MLB sued to get them not to making all kinds of silly arguments. They lost. Order is restored to the universe. The … Continue reading

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