June 2008
32 posts
Full Text: An Epic E-mail Rant by Bill Gates →
I went back through the internal e-mails turned over in the antitrust suits against Microsoft, looking for new insights into Bill Gate’s personality. Read on for one of the gems that turned up,…
Seriously Ugly (& Fascinating) Fish. Natl Ocean... →
Galleries of all kinds of sea life from multiple Atlantic Ocean expeditions — from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin (NOAA). Scorpion fish is particularly ugly. Galleries are uneven; but overall…
34 Extraordinary Uses for Lemons →
#19) ‘Remove unsightly underarm stains’ — Avoid expensive dry-cleaning bills. You can remove unsightly underarm stains from shirts and blouses simply by scrubbing them with a mixture of equal parts…
Guy Skateboards on the 405 Freeway →
Definitely a Darwin Award contender.
Adam Carolla Spills the Beans on Top Gear USA in... →
Carolla announced the NBC version will follow the BBC format and also that the first episode will feature a race from LA to San Fran, featuring some sort of epic stunt. I’m definitely getting excited…
Dyson Plans Solar Powered Car →
The king of vacuum cleaners, James Dyson, is betting that a souped-up version of his vacuum cleaner and hair dryer motors will power cars over hundreds of miles.
Indie video game designers finally break through! →
The industry has been shrinking to a handful of big players that use large teams of in-house programmers.But Silva is a one-man game maker. He’s among a growing number of independents working to…
George Carlin Video Tribute →
In honor of the late great George Carlin, a collection of his most memorable stand-up and interview clips.
The Kind of Obituary Mr. Carlin Would Apperciate →
This is the kind of obituary George Carlin would appreciate.
Top 25 Photoshop Pictures of May 2008 →
Below are the top 25 highest scoring entries submitted in may 2008 on PST… taken from all photoshop contests that were active during that month.
The Funniest Father's Day Ad You Will See Today →
Unfortunately, some people may have a hard time figuring this one out, but it doesn’t get any better than this for fathers day. Happy Father’s Day, Dads.
Police kill man seen beating child to death →
Police killed a 27-year-old man as he kicked, punched and stomped a toddler to death despite other people’s attempts to stop him on a dark, country road.
Size 12 woman told she was too big by model... →
An aspiring model who was rejected by leading model agencies for being a size 12 has beaten 200 other girls to be crowned Miss London.
What's in your spouse's wallet? →
You need to know everything about your partner’s finances to make smart decisions together. But most couples know next to nothing.
Firefox 3 and Safari 4 in browser speed race →
An interesting look at next-generation browsers and the technology how speed gains are achieved. I wonder what Microsoft will do?
Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts heart attack... →
Now you can smoke 350 joints a week and not have to worry!! :)
The 10 Worst Broadcasters in Sports →
#6. Bill Walton - The undisputed king of hyperbole, Walton once described a misguided pass from Tony Parker as “the worst pass in the history of Western civilization” and called Greg Ostertag “one of…
Absolutely Stunning: 50 Breathtaking Aerial Photos... →
When Chaplin Became the Enemy →
In 1947 the lovable Little Tramp met emergent McCarthyism in “Monsieur Verdoux.”
Party and Play: how it's fueling the spread of... →
This is my first submission to the Health section, the video report that explores the use of crystal meth in the sex lives of gay men and how it leads to the spreading of HIV. Also note how…
A New Jersey Douchebag at Age 70 →
Recognize the guy? He’s the CEO of Countrywide, everyone’s favorite mortgage company. His ridiculous tan is actually real and permanent - the unfortunate result of WAY too many tanning salon visits….
Slideshow: Famous Deaths in 2008 (So Far) →
Seems like a lot of famous people dying in 2008. Here is a nice slideshow to keep you current of the losses.
Beer + Energy Drink = Strong Sales Despite Bad... →
But the brewing industry has, with some small but solid success in the higher-priced niche of energy beers. But the rollout of these beers has also sparked a negative reaction by antialcohol…
Best Firefox Addon Ever? →
How Many Sex Partners Have You Really Had? →
Interesting 2006 article on the different methods men and women use to estimate the number of sexual partners they’ve had…and why they tend to yield incorrect results.
How to Get Rich—and Notorious →
Bad-boy publishing mogul Felix Dennis shares his secrets with us. Or does he?
The Homeless of Heathrow Airport →
Many of the homeless like ‘Michael’ have suitcases to make it seem like they are going on holiday.
Jamie Oliver suffocates chicks on TV →
From “Jamie’s Fowl Dinners”, Chef Jamie Oliver suffocates a group of chicks to demonstrate the brutal practices of Britain’s poultry and egg industry. See more on his site:…
Pie in the Sky: The World's First Edible High-Rise... →
The potential of city-based farming could be vastly expanded if we extend upwards as well as using ground-level plots.
Why I fired my secretary today →
Software Engineering Proverbs →
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