We all get a lot of email every day, and if you don’t check it for a few days, it can definitely start to pile up on you. If you use email at your workplace, a lot of times you’ll find yourself buried under important things that must be read and responded to, or at […]
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Buried Under Email? 5 Ways To Dig Yourself Out!
Posted 3/21/2008 12:20 pm by Ron Hogan and Andrew Sorcini
Goodbye Blu-ray DRM, Hello Copied DVD
Posted 3/21/2008 11:40 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniOne of the big selling points of Blu-ray technology, at least in the eyes of the movie industry, was Blu-ray’s supposedly unbreakable Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology. That meant that your Blu-ray disc is, in theory, unable to be copied or backed up. Of course, the moment you say something is unhackable, the hackers see […]
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Super Slow Motion Video Stops Time
Posted 3/21/2008 11:15 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniThere are very few things more captivating than watching random, common-place items explode in slow motion.
We’ve all seen the photo above taken in 1964 by Harold Edgerton.
With the developments and improvements in cameras, these stunning visuals are becoming more common place. High speed imagery is amazing in our new high definition world.
From the wings of […]
People Weren’t Meant to have a Boss
Posted 3/21/2008 10:45 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniEver felt like you were living a real world Office Space job? It’s hard to imagine a more boring depiction of cubicle life, but thousands of people do it. They hole themselves up and work inside small groups to “get things done.” And bosses like Bill Lumbergh really are as annoying as they seem. But […]
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The Story Of The Pregnant Man
Posted 3/21/2008 10:12 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniThomas Beatie is having a baby.
Did this sentence make you do one of those famous anime spit takes?
Well he is, but in this modern new world of technology and science fiction turning into fact, it’s not that hard to understand. Of course it’s still bizarre, but it makes sense when you break it down.
Beatie […]
Go Stick Your Hand in a Cow. Literally.
Posted 3/21/2008 9:27 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniHave you ever wanted to go stick your hand into a cow’s stomach and see what they had for breakfast? Maybe? Well, people can thanks to something called a “fistula” which is a man-made hole surgically implanted into the side of a cow. And yes, it goes straight to their stomach so that a person […]
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Own a Cat? Pet it to Cut Stroke Risk
Posted 3/20/2008 1:36 pm by Elizabeth Yerger and Andrew SorciniSorry dogs, there’s a new best friend in town. According to the Telegraph, owning a cat helps pet owners combat their risk for strokes. They cite a study stating that cat owners were less likely to die from a stroke than their feline-less counterparts. Over 4,000 people were involved in the study, and half of […]
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Indiana Jones Artists Sketch New Heritage Cards
Posted 3/20/2008 12:30 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniTopps has released their own Indy-themed trading cards that include tons of memorable scenes from everyone’s favorite whip-wielding archaeologist. But these aren’t just typical trading, er “heritage” cards — famous illustrators have drawn original, one-of-a-kind sketch cards inserted at random! These puppies are not reproductions. In fact, some are selling on eBay for hundreds of […]
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Quick Video: The Sad Truth About Relationships
Posted 3/20/2008 10:37 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniIf you’re an incurable romantic, then this video need not apply. However, there are some “love cynics” out there that may enjoy a no-frills clip conveying a process of courtship. Hey, it’s comedy folks! Stick figures, camp fires, inner monologues… Somehow it’s not unbelievable that this sort of stuff really happens.
Anyone up for happily ever […]
5 Hot, Fast, and Green Cars for Millionaires
Posted 3/20/2008 9:45 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniSometimes it’s hard to imagine a lightning fast sports car that is still eco-friendly. I mean isn’t that a mark of the millionaire? Using gas like shower water? Maybe not: auto makers like Tesla are starting environmentally conscious trends for people with inflated wallets. But they aren’t the only green hot rod on the market.
I’m […]
Mother Nature’s Dye Job Decorates Easter Eggs
Posted 3/20/2008 9:22 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniJust like there’s more than one way to skin a cat, there are some alternative ways to dye Easter eggs.
You don’t have to spend a wad of bills on fancy prefab kits to create colorful contents for your bunny basket.
Just head into your kitchen and check your pantry. The low-tech version of a dye job […]
The Eiffel Tower Gets a Kevlar Makeover
Posted 3/20/2008 8:50 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniIt is one of the most beloved structures in the world and it will be celebrating a birthday with much fanfare.
The Eiffel Tower will be 120 years old in 2009 and, at the time of it’s construction, was briefly one of the largest structures in the world.
Serero Architects have won an open competition to […]
20 Movie Stars Who Turned Down Hit Roles
Posted 3/20/2008 5:20 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniMistakes: they’re not just for the little people anymore. Even big name celebrities make mistakes.
Take this awesome list Hollywood gossip blog Glamorati posted recently of “20 Actors and Actresses Who Turned Down Important or Popular Roles.” There are some entries on it that will make you jump up from your chair and scream a long, […]
The Final Message of Arthur C. Clarke
Posted 3/19/2008 11:45 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniThe Wired Blog has posted a tribute to the great writer Arthur C. Clarke as he has recently passed away within the last day or so. He was a legend — having penned 2001: A Space Odyssey and received dozens of awards for his contributions to various fields, his name won’t be forgotten. Given the […]
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For Guys: How to Build the Perfect Dopp Kit
Posted 3/19/2008 10:30 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniMost men travel light, especially when it comes to grooming equipment and toiletries. Even when not traveling, most guys try to cut down on the number of extraneous items used in the bathroom. That’s where this insanely useful article from The Art of Manliness comes in.
There are some suggestions in here that I’m going to […]
Common Cold Cures: From Ancient Chinese Secrets to German Alcoholics
Posted 3/19/2008 9:00 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniIt’s that time of year when a common cold can really bring you down.
The mercury in the thermometer can fluctuate wildly up and down in a matter of hours, sending you from a case of spring fever to just a raging fever when the rhinovirus is thrown into the mix.
The microscopic bug is mean. Sure […]
