Archive for January, 2009

What is actually in Obama’s $800B stimulus package? Here is a nice summary: Stimulus 101: What’s in the bills [See previous question]

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If you like bloody battle games, the Dawn of War II beta is available for free: Dawn of War II beta now available to all Just a quick reminder that the Dawn of War II beta is now available to all people for the low, low price of nothing. Here is a trailer showing gameplay: [...]

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Create Your Own Original Star Trek Story [See previous Funny]

How do you recycle precious metals from computers? Here’s the answer: [See previous question]

Yes, the pilot (and other episodes) of MacGyver are now available with minor commercial interruptions on YouTube for your viewing pleasure: MacGyver – Pilot [See previous BFTP]

An interesting concept: A free “desktop computer”, complete with applications and hard disk space, that exists entirely in the cloud. You can access it from any browser, including an iPhone: A Free Web-based Virtual Computer Here is a nice introduction to the service:

The “appeal” of UFC, for the millions who love it, is the blood and the damage. Pretty much anything goes, including kicking people in the head. You can get the flavor from this video: The problem is that this kind of fighting can be deadly: Call to ban ‘no-holds’ fighting Dr Vivienne Nathanson, head of [...]

Debunking 5 Cold-Weather Car Myths – “Cold out, eh? Feeling a little overwhelmed by the frigid weather? Tired of not being able to see out of the windshield, of sliding all over the road? PM’s winter guru Mike Allen, born and raised in Michigan’s snowy Thumb, answers cold-weather queries and debunks winter car myths…” The [...]

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It’s often said that “nature abhores a vacuum.” If that’s true, then why doesn’t the vacuum of space suck away our atmosphere? Tune in as Marshall Brain explains the science behind vacuums in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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