September 2007
75 posts
9/11 Is Over - by Thomas Friedman →
“I will not vote for any candidate running on 9/11. We don’t need another president of 9/11. We need a president for 9/12. I will only vote for the 9/12 candidate.What does that mean? This: 9/11 has made us stupid. I honor, and weep for, all those murdered on that day. But our reaction to 9/11 has knocked America completely out of balance.”
Tom Cruise building $10 Million Bunker to Protect... →
Hollywood star Tom Cruise is planning to build a bunker at his Colorado home to protect his family in the event of an intergalactic alien attack, according to new reports. The Mission Impossible actor, who is a dedicated follower of Scientology, is reportedly fearful that deposed galactic ruler ‘Xenu’ is plotting an evil revenge attack on Earth.
Amazon recommends WHAT? [PIC] →
Let me be honest, I don’t think you should listen to what Amazon has to say anymore after this one…
This pic is not animated ...[Amazing PIC] →
This pic is not animated..Simply amazing.. [PIC]
65nm Xbox 360s starting to trickle out? →
We’ve been waiting and waiting, and after months of speculation, a hardware revision, a couple limited editions, and even a new SKU, it looks like Microsoft is finally shipping “Falcon”-equipped Xbox 360s with 65nm CPUs. According to the eagle-eyed posters in the official Xbox forums, Halo edition 360s from lot #734 appear to be the first machines
iPhone update: facts and fiction →
If you haven’t already bitten the bullet and taken your unlocked iPhone down that scariest of paths, the 1.1.1 update, we’re here to sort out a bit of the hearsay from the actual and fairly inconvenient truth.
iPhone Re-Reviewed by Gizmodo (Verdict: Don't Buy) →
Apple’s firmware wiped away the powerful apps that helped push the iPhone to greatness. With this, I’m going to have to move our recommendation from “Wait” to “Don’t Buy”. I’m done with this phone until the apps come back.
How your lawmakers vote (unbelievable video) →
I guarantee your reaction will be “w…..t……f……”
Google Maps Causes US Navy To Change Its Swastika... →
Google Maps is forcing the U.S. Navy to change the design of one of its buildings in San Diego called “The Seals Lair” which from an aerial photograph appears to be in the shape of a swastika.
Justice in India is done with the help of Linux,... →
In Uttar Pradesh (most populated state of India), Judges have been distributed laptops powered by Linux, OpenOffice, Evolution, Gnome, Firefox. Judicial staff too is trained to use OpenSource applications. Judgements are available on RSS and Atom feeds. Linux supremacy in India is a judgement away.
Why does Apple get a free ride? →
I really don’t want to get into the pissing match that seems to occur whenever someone fails to bow down and worship Steve Jobs’ every move, but I can’t help myself. Why aren’t we seeing more outrage - okay, even a little bit of outrage - about Apple twisting the arm of an ISP because he was uploading the code embedded in his iPod Touch’s memory?
US judge rules Patriot Act provisions unlawful →
Parts of the United States’ anti-terror Patriot Act are unlawful because they allow warrants to be granted without the need for the government to show probable cause, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Remarkable Coin Stacking [w/ pics] →
Coin Stacks from Around the World
Geek Car Mods (Pics & Video) →
These remind anyone of back to the future? Some of these put Nitrous to shame!
Gateway apes the aluminum iMac: meet the Gateway... →
PC maker Gateway today fired a salvo at Apple with a new all-in-one home desktop that bears strong design similarities with the recently introduced aluminum iMac. Called simply the One, it has a metal shell, a black front, and scads of Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless. Sound familiar? Gateway claims it’s not a copy… right.
Apple (AAPL) Hits 52 Week High →
Closing today at over $153.00 Apple has hit it’s 52 week high - all for no reason. Performing at over 74.8% year to date could the next stop be $200?
Metro Bus Hits Cyclist, Only Cyclist Gets Put in... →
In Hollywood, a bicyclist is riding legally in the street as a bus approaches who honks and nudges him on the side. The bicyclist stands his ground in front of the bus at the next bus stop telling the driver that she hit him. She pushes the gas, hitting him twice. When the police arrive, they put the cyclist in cuffs.
I like Coffee [PIC] →
[PHOTOSHOP] This is incredible!..i like coffee too.
OPEN SOURCE GOD: 480+ Open Source Applications →
Open source software is booming: here we round up over 480 open source applications for you to use or build upon.
Interesting Terminal Uses →
See system temperature, battery charge, your IP address, dictionary definitions, or of course watch Star Wars, chat with a bot, play Tetris or get your fortune told! All from within the wonder that is the Linux terminal.
Abandoned ship in the middle of the desert (Pic) →
I’m not sure how it got there or how long it’s been there, but it sure is an amazing sight
NotMac[Beta] - The open/free .Mac replacement →
Yes. It works!!
Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) Default Wallpaper... →
The final deadline for Gutsy Gibbon’s artwork was on September 20th. This is most likely the wallpaper we’ll be seeing in the final release. What does everyone think? What would a first-time user think? Is it too dark/brown? …or is it just right?
New version of Gmail being tested →
Gmail was launched on April 1, 2004, and has revolutionized the way many of us use email. The interface has remained largely untouched since it launched, but get ready, it’s soon to undergo a change in what they describe as a “New Version”
NY Times: The Big Con - America Has Been Hijacked... →
I have this problem. Whenever I try to explain what’s happening in American politics-I mean, what’s really happening-I wind up sounding a bit like an unhinged conspiracy theorist. But honestly, I’m not. My politics are actually quite moderate. (Most real lefties, in fact, think I’m a Washington establishment sellout.)
Victim Takes Stand In McDonald's Strip Search Hoax... →
Channel 32 video
The Canadian Dollar is Officially Worth More than... →
Not since decades ago has the Canadian dollar been worth more than the American Dollar, a sign of changing times? More like a sign that Bush is failing America.
Firefox/Camino vs. Safari Image Quality -- Big... →
There seems to be a pretty big significance between these two browser in terms of displaying this image. Not sure why this is happening … but it’s making me consider leaving my favorite browser.
How the Earth will look in 250 million years... →
About 250 million years from now, tectonic plates are again projected to reposition themselves so that a single landmass dominates: Pangea Ultima.
Frequency Of Having Sex [PICS] →
Frequency of having sex varies …poor japs
Breaking: Shootings at Delaware State →
Someone shot and badly wounded two students on the Delaware State University campus in Dover around 1 a.m. Eastern time and is still at large this morning.
The Most Powerful Linux Command that nobody uses!! →
lsof is the Linux/Unix über-tool. I use it most for getting network connection related information from a system, but that’s just the beginning for this amazing and little-known application. The tool is aptly called lsof because it “lists open files”. And remember, in Unix just about everything (including a network socket) is a file.
Apple patent hints at future Safari navigational... →
A new Apple patent filing promises to scrap the time-honored navigation buttons of web browsers with a new page history that sorts itself based on more natural, easily remembered criteria.
Apple blacklisting hacked iPhones? →
Speaking of hacks, Today I went into an Apple store with a less than two week old iPhone that had the green tint camera problem.Because it had been “hacked” with some 3rd party apps and was running T-Mobile they refused to service it, said the warranty was voided and “blacklisted” the phone against future service, or return!
Customers Ask: Is Apple Going Rotten? →
Karma. Doing the “right thing.” Thinking different. Apple’s enlightened approach to building customer loyalty is now famous. But in breaking iPod video accessories, charging restocking fees for defective iPod touch units, and forcing double purchases of iPod games and ringtones, customers think Apple’s becoming the next Microsoft. Are they?
Apple fesses up to faulty iPod touch screens! →
It looks like those complaining of problems with the iPod touch’s screen weren’t seeing things, as Apple has now reportedly confirmed that at least some early units did indeed ship with defective screens.
Steve Jobs Subpoenaed →
As the title mentions, Jobs is subpoenaed over back-dating of stock issues. I highly doubt this will affect his image amongst the iPod and Mac loyals
Canadian Dollar Reaches 30-year high against US... →
See story. The Canadian Dollar will probably surpass the US Dollar sometime today.
How does a Macbook Pro handle every application... →
What’s your guess? If you accidentally open every application on your Macbook Pro at one time, will it crash or can it handle the load? It’s running 10.4.10 with 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 3 GB of DDR2 SDRAM. After 12 minutes of churning along and in internal temp of over 160 degrees F, this is what happened…
900 Pound Man Removed From Home by Forklift →
Firefighters cut a hole in the side of a house and used a forklift to extricate a 900-pound man from his second-floor bedroom after a visiting nurse became worried about his health.
GRAPH: Which Countries Get Most Students Into... →
‘MORE people are getting degrees than ever before. From 1995-2005 the graduation rate in rich countries increased by 12%, according to the OECD’s “Education at a Glance” report, published on Tuesday September 18th. Australians are the keenest students, with over 80% of young people entering university in 2005.”
Funny (but real) linux commands and results →
% man: why did you get a divorce? man:: Too many arguments.
Russian Linux (ALTLinux) to be installed in every... →
Russian OS is to be installed on every school computer in Russia by 2009. Furthermore, every pupil will get the opportunity to operate the applied software produced in Russia, Leonid Reiman, acting Minister of Communication stated at a press conference. According to Mr. Reiman, that might significantly reduce Russian dependence on foreign software.
HOW TO: Fix a broken iPhone glass screen for $5. →
With so many people breaking their iPhone screens. It is a good time for a guide to show us all how to fix it without spending an additional $250. All you need is a couple hours and $5.
Online couple CHEAT with each other →
Sana Klaric and husband Adnan, who used the names “Sweetie” and “Prince of Joy” in an online chatroom, spent hours telling each other about their marriage troubles… little realising they were ALREADY MARRIED!
Disturbing: Cop website contained death threats... →
Apparently police posting on a message board geared towards law enforcement personnel have threatened the life of Brett Darrow, the man who videotaped the out of the control police officer threatening to fabricate charges to arrest him for. It’s time we started holding law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions.
Coca Cola readying self-chilling soft drinks? →
Coca Cola may be plotting a new version of Sprite that actually chills itself upon opening. Apparently, the drink has to be kept at a specified temperature before being snapped up, and once the oh-so-thirsty consumer pops the top, “a mechanism inside creates ice made from the drink, so it is not diluted.”
How to make the perfect Indian style curry at... →
More of a method than a recipe but it really does work. Unlike most recipes there is plenty of scope for experimentation. Try coconut and Banana.
Winamp Goes Where iTunes Doesn't Dare →
Winamp 5.5 (Beta) sports two new and potentially controversial features: support for mp3 blogs and the ability to stream your music collection over the Internet.
Codemasters release statement regarding Colin... →
Racing legend Colin McRae, his son and two family friends have reported to have died over the weekend due to a helicopter crash near the family home in Scotland. McRae was taking his son and two friends for a ride in the helicopter when something went drastically wrong and it crashed.