June 2008
58 posts
PlanningWiz Online Room Planner Software for... →
The Bicycle Tutor Explains Just About Every Kind... →
If your two-wheeled transport is in need of a seasonal tuneup or any kind of fix, The Bicycle Tutor can clearly explain what you’ll need to get it done. Run by a photography enthusiast and…
The Books That Changed Your Lives [What You Said] →
On Thursday we asked you what books have changed your life, and over 250 thoughtful comments later, it’s clear you all have book shelves stuffed with meaningful tomes. Now it’s time to…
Make a Pen Holder Out of Floppy Disks [Weekend... →
Instead of throwing out those old floppy disks, grab a couple of zip ties and turn them into a roomy, DIY pen holder that pays homage to the old school method of data storage….
Are You Skilled Enough For The TSA's "Black... →
Are you a good skier? Do you tackle the “black diamond” slopes without hesitation? Well, the TSA has a new challenge for you — the “black diamond” security line. In an effort to reduce the…
How Facebook servers survive 50,000 new users a... →
In the clip embedded below, News.com’s Dan Farber asks Facebook’s VP of technical operations Jonathan Heiliger how Facebook manages to keep up with adding 50,000 new users per day. Heilliger…
George Carlin Video Tribute →
In honor of the late great George Carlin, a collection of his most memorable stand-up and interview clips.
Church of hicks →
Rhonda Bullington snapped this photo somewhere in Arkansas. (Thanks, Rob Bullington!)
25 Delicious Summer Wines For Under $25 [On The... →
You can’t have a good summer without good wine, but good wine doesn’t need to be expensive. Forbes compiled an excellent list of 25 delicious wines that won’t leave your wallet feeling light…
Ten best lightsaber mashups in all of Youtubedom -... →
WatchPat Venditte: You Gonna Bat Left? I’m Gonna Throw Left. Right? Hey, We Can Do This All Day, Pal…
Happy Happiest Day of the Year [Happiness] →
Psychologist and mathematician Cliff Arnall calculates that today, June 20th, is the happiest day of the year. His formula, which takes into account outdoor activity, socializing,…
Comic for June 20, 2008 →
Man Loses 86 lbs Eating 1,200-1,400 Calories Per... →
Chris Coleson, a businessman from Richmond, VA told his wife he could lose weight by eating anywhere — even McDonald’s. “I told her I could lose weight eating anywhere,” he said. “I told her I…
Top 10 Apps Worth Installing Adobe AIR For... →
Adobe AIR, a downloadable platform for running web-friendly apps on any operating system, is still pretty fresh on the market, but it already has a healthy number of applications in…
Firefox Download counter →
The number of people that actually got through before the crash.
Azureus is Dead, Vuze Goes Social →
After 5 years, the popular BitTorrent client Azureus is no more. The Vuze team has officially abandoned the Azureus name and the new “social” BitTorrent client is now completely integrated into the…
14 Songs You Should Never Play In A Bar →
Nothing is worse than having a perfectly good drinking session ruined by a song that either doesn’t belong in a bar, has been crammed down your ears too many times, or just plain sucks.
Tiger Woods Wins US Open in Sudden Death →
On the 91st hole at Torrey Pines, Woods stood strong on his wobbly left knee in putting away a determined Rocco Mediate in sudden death to win his 14th major title.
Using CSS to Fix Anything: 20+ Common Bugs and... →
Without a doubt, a logical and structured layout is the best way to go. Not only because your layout varies between browsers, but also because CSS has a lot of ways to position every element you…
Chart Your Investments with Google Spreadsheet... →
Techie Leonard Lin publishes his investment asset allocation in a Google Spreadsheet which employs the super-useful GoogleFinance formula for live-updating stock prices in-sheet. [via]
The Layout Reservoir - BlueRobot →
Don’t forget to be part of Firefox’s Download Day! →
“Mark your calendar, wrap a ribbon around your finger or write a little sticky yellow note. Download Day will start on June 17, 2008.”As received in my Inbox.
Prototype Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: 88 MPG on... →
First Flex-Fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Trayconizer Makes Any Program a Permanent System... →
Windows only: Freeware application Trayconizer turns any application into a system tray application in just a few steps. Unlike other previously mentioned minimize-to-system-tray apps like
41 Secrets Your Doctor Would Never Share →
“Ninety-four percent of doctors take gifts from drug companies, even though research has shown that these gifts bias our clinical decision making.” —Internist, Rochester, Minnesota
Tim Russert dies from heart attack →
Very sad :(
Screen Grab: Woz hacks Kathy Griffin's iPhone...... →
Steve Wozniak is much more than a throbbing brain with a tie. He knows that the quickest way to a girl’s heart is to jailbreak her iPhone… on TV.
Is Google about to swallow up Digg? →
More Digg rumors for your viewing pleasure.
Bruce Lee’s 7 Fundamentals for Getting Your Life... →
And you know his Kung Fu is way strong!
Not Sure Whether To Rent Or Buy? Check the Heat... →
I can’t resist a good heat map, especially on real estate sites. HotPads, which brought us the foreclose heat map, now offers a handy rent ratio heat map. The rent ratio is a home’s sale…
Man Likes Woman So Much He Marries Her →
Henry Leighty, a 32-year-old Arizona native and insurance claims adjuster, reportedly had such a huge crush on his girlfriend, Stacy Tompkins, 29, that he just had to marry her in a small ceremony…
Hypermiling 101: Convert Your Car Into a... →
Your gas budget doesn’t go as far as it used to, but that doesn’t mean your standard engine won’t. You don’t have to buy a hybrid to get good mileage. All it takes is a light touch on the accelerator…
Confusing Words →
Visual Dictionary Online →
5 More Cool Adobe AIR Applications →
Adobe AIR applications are nice looking and not so memory-hungry applications. If you don’t already have Adobe AIR installed you can download it for free from Adobe’s website.
10 Food Additives You Should Try To Avoid... →
Most people are familiar with the basics of good nutrition but many aren’t aware of the thousands of food additives found in popular foods which if consumed in excess could create health…
Snipe Multiple eBay Auctions with JBidwatcher... →
Windows/Mac/Linux (All platforms with Java): JBidwatcher, a cross-platform, open-source eBay sniper application, is now available in a well-tended 2.0 beta release, with a few new tweaks and…
Chainlove.com: Pearl Izumi Select Cycling Jersey -... →
Detroit Red Wings: Your 2008 Stanley Cup Champions →
After a thrilling finish and a last minute goal by the Penguins, Detroit holds on to defeat Pittsburgh 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals to take the series 4-2. It is the fourth championship in…
Red Wings Win Lord Stanley's Cup →
Red Wings claim their first Stanley Cup since 2001-02 season. It is their 4th Stanley Cup in 11 years.
2008 Stanley Cup Champions: The Detroit Red Wings →
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Hockeytown is home to the Stanley Cup - again.Using a little Motown magic on the road, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in 11 seasons Wednesday night…
Red Wings hang on to beat Penguins, 3-2 →
8 Rules For Smart Borrowing [Loans] →
Even people who are financially well off can be at risk of slipping into debt, especially in a staggering economy. There are plenty of doctors, lawyers and stock brokers who are currently on…