February 2008
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So I figured I should have another update and try to keep this site afloat. I got a new desk a couple weeks ago that I think is pretty amazing (there’s a picture on my flickr page). It’s a lot bigger than my old one was, there’s about twice as much space actually. I don’t know if I like the look of my Model M on there or not though, my Das keyboard looks a lot nice since it’s black and the desk is...
Architecture: St. Petersburg Starts Process of... →
We all know how well this worked for the Simpsons.
High School: It’s ILLEGAL To Make Websites! →
High school senior threatened, interrogated, and could be facing criminal prosecution for making proxies outside of school, as part of his job.
January 2008
Google 4Q Earnings Miss Expectations & Plummets... →
Google Inc. reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.41 billion, up from $1.24 billion, or the same period a year ago. This however missed expectations and the stock dropped over $40 after hours
3 Years Of Embarrassing CNN.com Headlines →
We dig deep into our extensive, years-in-the-making archive of terrible CNN.com headlines to investigate whether the tabloidization of serious news has gone too far.
Why is Marijuana Illegal? →
Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug.
BBC NEWS | 'Kidney racket' exposed in India →
SUV Owners Must Pay $50 Per Day to Drive in London →
London already charges a tax, known as a congestion charge, on almost all vehicles that enter central and parts of west London. Certain vehicles, such as those hybrids or eco-friendly fuel cars are exempt. Livingstone’s most recent announcement, however, vastly increases the charge for the highest polluting vehicles.
EDGE is down for most of the midwest US →
iPhone users are out of luck—along with any other AT&T Blackberry users, etc—as an Internet outage hits the central states
Bush gives away Alaska forest →
Despite logging representing only 1 % of Alaska’s economy, Bush is giving away 3 million acres of forest for mining, logging, and new roads, of which 2.7 million acres is pristine, and containing rare species. Under current law, they are also protected areas - but the Bush administration wants to change that.
Linux ready to go green →
The infrastructure and tools required to make Linux a green operating system are now in place, according to Linus Torvalds, who was in Melbourne this week attending Australia’s largest Linux conference.
Computer shop sales pitch: 'We remove Vista' (PIC) →
Shop manager Aaron Kaplan said they were prompted to put it up because so many people were having problems with Windows Vista, including compatibility issues with older software and trouble adjusting to the interface.
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.
RIAA chief: We don't see a need for mandatory ISP... →
The RIAA’s Cary Sherman says that marketplace filtering solutions should be good enough; government regulation isn’t needed. But Verizon has no plans to implement filters without a legal mandate.
30 Things to Do to Keep From Getting Bored at Work →
Boredom driving you insane at work? Here’s 30 ways to keep yourself entertained, sane and rock-n-rolling.
How to shave like your grandpa (and save the... →
Proper shaving has become a lost art. Today’s average male has no clue about the fine art of the traditional wet shave that their grandfathers and some of their fathers used to take part in. Instead, they’re only accustomed to the cheap and disposable shaving products that companies market
Blue eyes result of ancient genetic 'mutation' →
Frank Sinatra, Stephen Hawking, Marie Curie and Stephen Fry all owe their blue eyes to a genetic mutation that likely occurred between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, researchers say.
Recipe: Homemade Girl Scout Cookies →
“Samoas, also known as Caramel de-Lites, have always been my favorite girl scout cookie (although I do enjoy Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and Thin Mints)…”
A tour of Google's new Experimental Search.... →
There’s more information than ever on the web, and Google is testing some new ways to visualize it all. Ars evaluates Google’s Experimental Search features which feature alternate views for search results and more.
AppleTV update delayed, but MacBook Air Shipping... →
According to Apple, the Air is officially shipping and the Apple TV update due two weeks from Macworld’s Keynote (yesterday) has a week or two left in the oven. Release after the jump.
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Obama To Rip Clinton For Siding With McCain On... →
Obama will appear in Denver to speak on foreign policy. Excerpts from today’s speech: “It’s time for new leadership that understands that the way to win a debate with John McCain is not by nominating someone who agreed with him on voting for the war in Iraq; who agreed with him in voting to give George Bush the the benefit of the doubt on Iran…”
McCain Criticized for Racial Slur →
McCain during the 2000 campaign: “I hate the gooks, I will hate them as long as I live.”Now that China is rising to power, do we want a person who says things like this leading our country?
Diggnation to Be Shown on Virgin America Flights →
Proving that it truly is the airline of bloggers and the technorati, Virgin America (the airline with an electrical socket and Ethernet port at every seat) will be offering episodes of Diggnation and other Web shows produced by Revsion3
Hidden salt in food 'puts children at risk' →
Parents who feed their children ready-made puddings are unwittingly giving them excessive amounts of salt, according to health campaigners.
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Gentoo Linux - Your Video Card When You're Not... →
Great video of Gentoo Linux in action. Try to keep up.
Style Your Image Links | Css Globe →
Internet '96 →
You Used Perl to Write WHAT?! - CIO.com - Business... →
The 247 lb. Vegan - WSJ.com →
Deliver a Presentation like Steve Jobs →
7 Essential Tips for Freelancers | Elance →
101 CSS Techniques Of All Time- Part 1 →
Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition -... →
News - FBI: Teen Planned to Hijack Plan, Crash... →
How to Tell If You Are Addicted to Technology →
They’re not called “Crackberries” for nothing. Some people may be as addicted to Blackberries and other personal electronics as junkies are to drugs, according to John O’Neill, director of addictions services for the Menninger Clinic in Houston.
10 Examples of the iPhone Making People Crazy →
The iPhone is a popular gadget, there is no doubt about it. As with all popular gadgets, people tend to get a little overenthusiastic. This enthusiasm can take multiple forms—like waiting in line for days to get the product, dressing up like the gadget for Halloween, or selling cheap knockoffs or completely ridiculous accessories.
WatchHard Drive Domino Rally - CollegeHumor video
Just kickin’ it like a wild donkey
Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28 - CNN.com →
