Newsweek: U.S. economy surprisingly strong
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
Pinewood Derby iPhone: And You Thought the 3G Was Fast [Iphone Derby]
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
If you were a Boy Scout at one time, you probably had a flashback after reading the words "Pinewood Derby." For the uninitiated, the derby is a time honored tradition where Cub Scouts race small cars they construct from a block of wood, plastic wheels and some nails. As you can see, this particular car is expertly crafted into an iPhone lookalike.
The car was designed by one of the professional print, web, and environmental designers attending a derby for charity put on by the Columbus Society of Communication Professionals—so it is not a true Pinewood Derby car. To be honest, I don't think that this would even pass strict Boy Scout regulations. Nonetheless, it is a damn fine looking car and it appears to be up to date with 2.0 software. Unfortunately, we don't know if this thing is truly state-of-the-art with 3G horsepower under the hood. [Flickr and CSArts via Make]
Charity barred from south Niger
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
Niger's government orders French medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres to stop work because of suspected rebel links.Review: Lush 'Brideshead' saga is worth revisiting - San Jose Mercury News
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
 Telegraph.co.uk | Review: Lush 'Brideshead' saga is worth revisiting San Jose Mercury News - 27 minutes ago By Glenn Whipp Now, you may argue about what the filmmakers behind the first feature adaptation of "Brideshead Revisited" have decided to emphasize and the details they left out, but nobody is going to feel burned by Julian Jarrold's lush retelling of ... Less than a 'Masterpiece' this time around Chicago Tribune Revisiting ‘Brideshead,’ With All the Signs of Its Times (and Beyond) New York Times Seattle Post Intelligencer - Entertainment Weekly - DVD Talk - Belleville News Democrat all 94 news articles |
Lunatics Base-Jumping Off Giant Wind Turbines Have More Guts Than We Do [Eco-xtreme]
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The idea of diving out of an airplane with essentially just a thin envelope of fabric protecting me from splattering my organs all over concrete like postmodern art makes me want to pee myself. Yet somehow jumping off a giant, bird-blending propeller blade, almost thirty stories up, makes me want to poop myself too. And that's exactly what these insane base jumpers do, on video no less.
I do jump off of my bed sometimes though, that counts for something, right? [Groovy Green via Huffington Post]
WNBA fight: 10 players, Mahorn suspended (AP)
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The WNBA punished so many players for their roles in this week's skirmish that the league is staggering the suspensions by alphabetical order. "None of us can recall an incident like this," WNBA president Donna Orender said Thursday during a conference call. The league suspended Detroit assistant coach Rick Mahorn and 10 players following the dustup between the Shock and the visiting Los Angeles...Pats open camp, sign 1st-round pick Mayo (AP)
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The New England Patriots signed first-round draft pick Jerod Mayo on Thursday, bringing their last unsigned selection into the fold as the defending AFC champions opened training camp and began their quest to put last season's imperfect season behind them. A linebacker who was the 10th overall selection in this year's draft, Mayo signed a five-year deal, according to his agent, Mitch Frankel.
Use of home equity hits a four-year low
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The amount of money Americans pulled out of their homes is at a four-year low as homeowners battle falling home values and stricter standards among lenders, Freddie Mac said Thursday.House proposal to tap strategic oil reserves fails
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The House of Representatives on Thursday failed to pass legislation intended to cool off gasoline prices by requiring the government to sell 70 million barrels of light sweet crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Patrick not apologetic about confrontation (AP)
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
A week after a confrontation with fellow driver Milka Duno that quickly became a popular YouTube video, Danica Patrick said her only regret is not thinking about how public it would be.New Star Wars Series 3 Mimobot Flash Drives Are Now Up For Pre-Order [Flash Drives]
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
Mimobot, fine purveyors of geeky collectible flash drives, have introduced the next batch of Star Wars flash drives. There's an egg-headed C-3PO, Wicket, Imperial Guard and my favorite, Emperor Palpatine, who's channeling Dark Side force zaps at all times, keeping your data safe. Like the last batch they can play Star Wars sounds when you mount and unmount, if you want to go there. [mimobots via Underwire]
Images offer a sneak peek at Motorola’s PEBL-U8
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
Images of what is believed to be Motorola's upcoming version of the PEBL-U8 have appeared on the web. The clamshell phone sports a 2.2-inch display with 320x240 (QVGA) resolution, and support for 262,000 colors. A hidden CLI display on the outside pa...Movie Review X-Files: I Want to Believe, The - New York Times
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 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Movie Review X-Files: I Want to Believe, The New York Times - 1 hour ago David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in a scene from "The X Files: I Want To Believe." By MANOHLA DARGIS I wanted to believe. Video: Duchovny, Anderson Believe in New X-Files Flick AssociatedPress The X-Files: I Want to Believe E! Online Variety - MSNBC - Deseret News - MTV.com all 977 news articles |
Life for Argentine ex-army chief
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An Argentine ex-army officer is sentenced to life in prison for the 1977 kidnapping, torture and killing of four left-wing activists.Anderson Denies Dating Ex Lee - San Francisco Chronicle
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
 San Francisco Chronicle | Anderson Denies Dating Ex Lee San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file Pamela Anderson has denied reports she is dating her ex-husband Tommy Lee, but admits they are living together again. People in the News: Pam Anderson and her ex are just housemates Seattle Post Intelligencer Pamela Anderson starring in new reality show The Associated Press E! Online - NewsRadio 610 WTVN - Orlando Sentinel - China Daily all 249 news articles |
Lightning Review: Timbuk2 MacBook Air ‘Steve Sleeve’ [MacBook Air]
July 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Geetar
The Gadget: It may be seven months late to the party, but Timbuk2's Steve Sleeve is the latest MacBook Air sleeve to fashion itself in the likeness of a manila folder.
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The Price: $50
The Verdict: Let me preface this by saying THE THING COSTS FIFTY DOLLARS. Yes, it's constructed in typical Timbuk2 fashion — which is to say, well — and it would sufficiently protect your Air from scratches, but it costs FIFTY DOLLARS. Ridiculous pricing aside, it's made from a durable material recycled from plastic bottles, has welded seams, and is apparently 100% recyclable. Inside, it has a soft material that keeps your Air happy. However, the Steve Sleeve isn't waterproof and provides no impact protection. So, if you really want a manila folder sleeve for your Macbook Air, this is a good choice based on quality alone. Otherwise, you're paying a decent amount for a novelty item which does the same thing a generic $10 sleeve could. [Timbuk2]