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| Brian Patch Hermosa Beach Contest Posted: 06 Jul 2008 09:00 PM CDT Here is Brian ripping the bowl at the Hermosa Beach contest |
| 'Inconvenient Truth' Director Making Obama Documentary Posted: 06 Jul 2008 09:00 PM CDT The pool report on Friday from the Obama press corps revealed an interesting tidbit: Davis Guggenheim, the director of An Inconvenient Truth, is making a (seemingly secret) documentary about Barack Obama that will apparently air at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Col. next month. |
| Wizard World Gives us the 5th Dark Knight Trailer!!! Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:50 PM CDT The fifth trailer for The Dark Knight comes from this past years Wizard World in Chicago. This trailer does not have much dialog but there is tons of action packed footage, even Batman tossing Joker (87 sec) and Two-Face at the end. |
| 'The Freak' -- How Tiny Tim Became a Pitching Giant Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:50 PM CDT The mechanics of diminutive Tim Lincecum -- looks 18, throws 98 -- are more than an act of violence, they're a marvel of modern science. Unconventionally honed by his father, that delivery has produced the most fascinating ace of his generation... |
| Astounding Speed Drawing Of Hiro Nakamura From Heroes Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:30 PM CDT A near photo realistic portrait of Hiro Nakamura From Heroes drawn with nothing but a pencil! |
| The Disruptive Potential of GPS on the iPhone 3G Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:20 PM CDT A recent survey showed nearly half of respondents rated GPS as a deciding factor in favoring an iPhone 3G. iPhone 3G is a GPS receiver, but is also an A-GPS device, meaning the iPhone uses cellular towers and Wi-Fi networks for location services. This raises the issue of whether the iPhone 3G will be able to function as a stand-alone device. |
| Rocketing Through Water: Space-age Swimsuit Being Tested Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:10 PM CDT Swimmers around the world are breaking records this year like never before, including at this week's U.S. Olympic trials. Some attribute it to extensive training as athletes prepare to compete at this summer's games in Beijing. Others say one factor may be a new swimsuit … a space-age swimsuit made of fabric tested at NASA. |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:10 PM CDT Bill and Hillary are back to the White House! Or are they? |
| NASA Shows Off Fireworks In Space Posted: 06 Jul 2008 08:00 PM CDT The flash in the sky is a remnant of a blast 7,000 light-years away in the Lupus constellation. Scientists say that it was the brightest observed supernova in recorded history, and that the light from the explosion could be seen in the daytime for weeks afterward. |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:30 PM CDT The new Gentoo Linux 2008.0 release is out.Highlights: updated installer, restructured profiles and XFCE replacing Gnome on the live CD. |
| The Gutting of the Fourth Amendment Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:30 PM CDT Early next week the U.S. Senate will vote on an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with a few small amendments intended to immunize telecommunications corporations that assisted our government in the warrantless and illegal wiretapping it has grown to love. |
| Bush Edits Out Jefferson's Anti-Religious Views Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:20 PM CDT President Bush was at Monticello for a 4th of July celebration and he delivered an address. But it's quite telling that his speechwriters, in quoting Jefferson, cut out an anti-religious statement from a long and famous quote. |
| Futurama - Bender´s Game Preview Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:10 PM CDT It's a much geekier affair than even Futurama fans are used to, as they're delving into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:10 PM CDT "Even the most powerful people are subject to it" |
| Lay Off Me, I'm Starving! (PIC) Posted: 06 Jul 2008 07:00 PM CDT Hope that Chris Farley fans appreciate the quote from the Gap girls skit from SNL. It's a personal favorite. |
| 20 Abandoned Cities and Towns from Around the World [PICS] Posted: 06 Jul 2008 06:50 PM CDT These 20 abandoned cities of the world share an eerie, haunted quality that is part of what makes them so fascinating. |
| Friends With Benefits: The Chart Posted: 06 Jul 2008 06:40 PM CDT So true. |
| "Hey - Somone Added Me on MSN...", lol Posted: 06 Jul 2008 06:40 PM CDT pop-up: "@hotmail.com has added you","hmm, don't recognize the name..." |
| Rock Band 2 to include EVERY SONG from RB1 as free DLC Posted: 06 Jul 2008 06:20 PM CDT Says IGN 360 editor Nate Ahern: "If you bought Rock Band 1 then chances are you'll feel cheated by the release of RB2. Immediately upon purchasing Rock Band 2 you'll have the ability to download a huge library of songs, as well as all of the songs off of the original disc as a free download." |
| KDE4 KWin has new Cube plugin! Posted: 06 Jul 2008 06:02 PM CDT Compiz had it, and now so does KWin. The Desktop Cube!!! |
| Things They Don't Tell You About Life (But Should).. [COMIC] Posted: 06 Jul 2008 05:40 PM CDT Here's a cynical but somewhat honest guide to life in general. |
| Will Smith Rules 4th of July Again, 'Hancock' Grosses $107m! Posted: 06 Jul 2008 05:40 PM CDT Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" - the story of a boozing, foul-mouthed superhero who dresses like a street bum - led the Fourth of July weekend at the US Box Office with a $66 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. That raised the total for Sony's "Hancock" to $107.3 million since it opened. |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2008 05:30 PM CDT A competent compilation of worthwhile quotes about Men. |
| The 5 Most Unintentionally Scarring '80s Music Videos Posted: 06 Jul 2008 05:10 PM CDT No art form was more significant in the '80s than the music videos that appeared on MTV, the fabled source of our MTV2. And while history and even the songs themselves paint the '80s as a period of shallow prosperity, the music videos seemed to be on a mission to make George Orwell's vision of their decade look like Epcot Center. |
| Nadal Beats Federer to Win an Epic Wimbledon Final Posted: 06 Jul 2008 04:50 PM CDT Rafael Nadal held off an incredible fightback from Roger Federer to win his first Wimbledon title and end the Swiss star's reign at the All England Club. Nadal, 22, is the the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back. |
| LEGO Recreation of Famous Photographs Posted: 06 Jul 2008 03:41 PM CDT Decades worth of photography recreated with LEGO pieces. |
| Top 10 Newly Discovered Species Posted: 06 Jul 2008 03:31 PM CDT Thousands of species were discovered or "newly described" in the past year, according to the annual "State of Observed Species" report produced by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and an international committee of taxonomists. From among those thousands, here 10 you can't miss! |
| Greenest Island Runs Completely on Renewable Energy . . . Posted: 06 Jul 2008 03:30 PM CDT The Danish isle of Samsø, over the past 10 years, has gone from exclusively using fossil fuel energy sources, to living exclusively off renewable energy. Using a combination of onshore &offshore turbines, private mini-turbines, solar panels, straw-burning furnaces & biofuels, the 4,300-resident island has become a sort of a sandbox for green . . . |
| First 6 Minutes of The Dark Knight! Posted: 06 Jul 2008 02:50 PM CDT Here are the first six minutes of The Dark Knight that will be out in theaters on July 18, 2008. If the opening 6 minutes is an indication of the film, then this will definitely be a huge summer blockbuster. |
| PHOTOSHOPPED: Albert Einstein (MUST-SEE!) Posted: 06 Jul 2008 02:40 PM CDT Learn how to paint by seeing... Albert Einstein, painted with Adobe Photoshop in 4 hours, using 17 layers. |
| Send Messages That Self-Destruct With Privnote Posted: 06 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT Sending private messages through back channels is nothing new. We do it all the time with emails and direct messages on multiple services. However, sometimes information is just too sensitive to keep around once it's been sent. |
| Where The Marvel Universe And Real World Intersect Posted: 06 Jul 2008 01:10 PM CDT Ever wanted to go on a tour of the world that the Marvel superheroes fly around in? Thanks to Flickr member ChildOfAtom, that's easier than ever. He's gone to four of the real world addresses of some of the most famous addresses of the Marvel Universe and taken photos of what's actually there for comparison. |
| 20 Most Rabidly Patriotic Video Games Posted: 06 Jul 2008 01:00 PM CDT These are the titles that take their (possibly genuine) love of country to almost embarrassing extremes. These are the titles that plaster red, white and blue all over their box art simply to make a few extra bucks. These are the titles about saving presidents, killing terrorists and going from rags to filthy, filthy riches. |
| Steve Caballero Skateboarding Legend Posted: 06 Jul 2008 01:00 PM CDT Here is Cabbie's contest run in Hermosa Beach. Steve is one of skateboarding's most popular professionals He invented the Caballerial around 1980 at Winchester Skatepark in Campbell, California. Steve pulls a Caballerial at the end of this video. Also an original member of the Bones Brigade and has had many signature shoes from Vans. |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2008 12:20 PM CDT With The Dark Knight less than two weeks away from opening, now is the time to start pretending that you know all there is to know about Batman in order to impress family and friends alike. To help you do that, we've come up with a list of 10 Essential Batman Books You Must Read, and it's not just the ones that you'd expect. |
| The Line for iPhone 3G Has Started in Manhattan Posted: 06 Jul 2008 12:20 PM CDT The line for the Apple iPhone 3G began to form Friday -- an entire week before the device goes on sale. |
| Jim Carrey & Jenny McCarthy: Camel Toe Vs. Camel Tail Posted: 06 Jul 2008 12:10 PM CDT Taken On the 4th of July, the thing about Jim Carrey is that he can get away with this kind of stuff because of what he's holding on to (and because we know he's a good actor and he's funny). Jenny McCarthy gives you a lot of credibility, that's just the way it works. Now if you're Keanu Reeves and you walk down the beach wearing a woman's one piec |
| Digg Recommended Flaw: 31% of Homepage submitted by 10 Users Posted: 06 Jul 2008 12:10 PM CDT A look at the last 500 front page stories on Digg reveals that 10 submitters control a mind-boggling 31.4% (157 out of 500). Some of the names on the list are familiar to the front page, while a few have found new success using Digg's new Recommendation Engine. |
| One-Cell Organisms that Make Oil, Cure Cancer, Build Cities Posted: 06 Jul 2008 12:00 PM CDT We believe multi-cellular organization is where it's at, with our mesoderms and our mercedes, but there are some super-powered single cells which are far more than meets the unaided eye. |
| Why do we sing the National Anthem at sporting events? Posted: 06 Jul 2008 11:40 AM CDT The song gained popularity over the course of the nineteenth century and was often played at public events like parades and Independence Day celebrations (and, on occasion, sporting events). In 1889, the Secretary of the Navy ordered it the official tune to be played during the raising of the flag. |
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