August 2008
41 posts
McCain Picks Gov. Sarah Palin As Running Mate →
“Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who’s at the McCain rally in Dayton.”
— NPR
Pleasing the female voters in America? Or is it because of other factors. (Let’s “hope” so.)
The Wi-Fi's too slow! →
There comes a time when the wi-fi just becomes too slow. The NYTimes have a few solutions, though lifehacker also gives fairly good tips.
Braid →
Yahtzee takes on Braid, the long-awaited indie darling finally available on Xbox Live.
Satisfy your inner food monster →
Here’s an example:
View Magazines Online →
From a small selection.
An end to this long war? →
Let’s hope so.
“There is actually an agreement concluded between the two parties over the definite date, which is 2011, to end any foreign presence on Iraqi soil,” the Iraqi prime minister, Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, said on Monday.
At least it’s now being talked about, though I know most of us want this war to end now, for example, today.
Question: Are we going to agree to this or is...
What's on God's Agenda today?
1. Make it harder for the Sudents for a Free Tibet to protest in China
2. Further instigate droughts throughout the West Coast of North America
3. Short sell in the bear market
4. Pursuade Bush into attacking Iran A.S.A.P.
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God’s not to blame, but “it’s” an easy scapegoat for our problems. In the same sense, so is Satin.
Obama-Biden '08 →
I had no anticipation as I didn’t follow this race too closely, but there it is. Lick-a-ty split. It’s confirmed now.
Pre-Game Olympics: 360 Panarama →
The DNC around the corner
I’m not very political, but I assume that the “world” has their eyes on Obama and McCain’s VP choices; supposedly the biggest thing to hit this election year after the primaries. Well, I really have stopped giving a big deal about this. I don’t understand why the media pundits make us try to make this the biggest deal of our f*cking lives. The best news station hype,...
Soul Caliber IV →
It’s hard to hate fighting games. For Yahtzee, it’s also hard to like them.
Scientists Create Blood From Stem Cells →
“Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to generate blood — a feat that could eventually lead to endless supplies of type O-negative blood, a rare blood type prized by doctors for its versatility.”
— Wired.com
How to think faster, better on your feet →
The answer is simple, I think.
1) Answer questions by saying yes, or no, and follow it up with And…
2) Don’t stop to hesitate what you’re about to say. Go with your gut.
3) Don’t criticize. Compliment others instead.
Prince of Persia Retrospective →
Yahtzee takes the time to explain his remarks about the awesomeness of the Prince of Persia series.
WatchThe Colbert Report Nails Medical Marijuana
Diaroogle helps you find quality public toilets →
“It’s for the discerning, on-the-go defecator who is brave enough to use a public bathroom, but still demands a hygienic and private bathroom experience. It is also a community authored database of [New York toilets].”
Guess it's sad for these past two days to hear...
“(CNN) — Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film “Shaft,” has died, sheriff’s officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.”
“CHICAGO (AP) — Mac, 50, died Saturday from what his publicist said were complications from pneumonia.”
And then, the craziest thing happens. Right...
Domain's Changed
I got my own domain name, so now it’s easier for me to add on to this site. Check here later for developments.
Make Cut Flowers Last Longer →
“An aspirin in vase water does nothing to extend the life of cut flowers. Now that we’ve debunked this flower arranging myth, do any of the other folk tales for keeping flowers looking fresh actually work?”
— cottageliving.com
WatchAurora (Part 2)
See what the future could be like of internet browsing.
Links to part one, part three, and part four.
Ninja Gaiden 2 →
This week, Yahtzee unravels the mystery of the Ninja. Well, at least the mystery of Ninja Gaiden 2.
Are RSS feeds available? →
I’ve been a Deviantart user for quite a while, but I’m not on anymore, mostly because they don’t have a consistent system of looking at the pictures if you want to get an RSS feed with them. (Actually, that’s not the main reason I don’t use it anymore. Flickr does a better job for my needs) This is what they say to RSS feeds. Deviantart that is.
Fustration with Laptop
For the second time, my laptop has broken down with the same problem; not the first problem my laptop has had in the past. First, my laptop overheated, not uncommon. Then the screen went black — little light for the screen broke. Then. out of nowhere, the DC outlet stops functioning correctly. I started to read some articles online about laptop problems with my same model. Apparently, all of...
The International Online Toaster Museum →
-From Boing Boing
It’s the toaster museum. Come on, that can’t be that bad sounding.
Fine Print: Why is it so small?
I’m looking through a new deal comcast sent me in the mail and there’s tiny fine print that explains that if you join their new services, you’ll pay a lower price for six or twelve months, depending where you live, and you must pay the higher price later on, assuming you don’t cancel their service before then. Well, there are still unanswered questions, like how much faster...
Easily find music videos →
Cleepr is a music video search engine that is relatively alright, though all the videos are pulled from youtube, it seems.
“The ban, which takes effect on July 1, 2010, is sadly overdue: Not only does...”
– From readymade blog at this link