November 2006

Tuesday 28 November

Second Life's first Millionaire (09:46) - And I thought making a couple hundred bucks off Adsense was cool... Anshe Chung, a real-estate tycoon in the digitally simulated world known as Second Life, has apparently become the first virtual millionaire--i.e., someone whose holdings in a make-believe world... | 0 Comments

Ken Hitchcock works wonders (01:45) - The Blue Jackets get a win tonight during their first home game under the new coach. ... | 1 Comments

OJ Simpson Book and TV Show cancelled (18:14) - The previously reported "If I did it, here's how it happened" TV special and book have both been pulled by Newscorp (Fox's parent company). The show was to air during sweeps week. ... | 0 Comments

rematch? (17:58) - After yesterday's close game between #1 Ohio State and #2 Michigan, Michigan has stayed at the #2 position in the BCS standings despite their loss. It is looking more likely that these two teams will meet again in the post... | 0 Comments
Scratchin' Kitty (13:48) - | 3 Comments

The 10 year War (15:06) - Some clips from the early 70s Ohio State Michigan games. The Bo and Woody era. ... | 0 Comments
Bo Schembechler Dies (13:30) - In very sad news, Bo Schembechler, the most winningest coach in Michigan's history passed away this morning. ... | 0 Comments
playstation 3 launch day (10:02) - Who says it is going to be hard to get a PS3? Anyone with $3000-$5000 can get one from ebay no problem! Be careful waiting in line though. You may get mugged and shot.... | 0 Comments

Fujiko Isomura (19:38) - "Story of Veranda - Nusumigiki", Fujiko Isomura, 2000.... | 0 Comments

rumsfeld gets cute (20:51) - Hah ha, oh man these are good. I watched it twice. ... | 1 Comments
The Dead Schembechlers: Bomb Ann Arbor Now (14:14) - ESPN has a writeup about the Dead Schembechlers, a Dead Kennedys meets Woody Hayes pop punk outfit from Columbus. Entertaining interview and check the video for "Bomb Ann Arbor Now" below. "The final score has not yet been revealed to... | 0 Comments
NBC's Today show compares Zune to 2 year old monochrome iPod (12:46) - I am all for competition as it helps spawn better products in the marketplace. But shame on NBC for bowing to their Microsoft overlords and producing this fluff piece of news *cough*advertisement*cough* introducing the new Zune player. If you are... | 1 Comments
Will It Blend? (10:12) - A collection of viral-ish ads for Blendtec blenders. Basically some guy in a lab coat shows the various things you can blend to a pulp in a Blendtec. Some examples: marbles, a can of coke, a rotisserie chicken and golf... | 1 Comments
If I did it, here's how it happened (09:51) - LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- In a new TV interview and book, O.J. Simpson discusses how he would have committed the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend "if I did it." The two-part television interview, titled "O.J. Simpson: If... | 0 Comments

The Borat Movie: What was real, what was fake? (22:48) - This CNN story gives some insight as to what parts of the Borat movie were real and which were staged. CNN interviews many of the unwitting participants and also reports on the lawsuit against Sacha Cohen from two fraternity brothers... | 1 Comments
History of the Michigan - Ohio State Rivalry. (12:10) - This is the best week ever. ... | 4 Comments
Getting High on the Job Legally (11:47) - TORONTO, Ontario (Reuters) -- The use of medical marijuana has given two Toronto professors the right to something that many students could only dream of -- access to specially ventilated rooms where they can indulge in peace. The two, at... | 0 Comments

Seinfeld on the Daily Show (10:06) - Very strange start to this clip. Seinfeld promotes his new film, "Bee Movie" due out next November. Looks hilarious. ... | 0 Comments

Veterans (23:50) - One of the coolest trends on YouTube comes from an unlikely place, Senior Citizens. Many senior citizens have started creating videos telling stories of their lives, many of them are veterans of America's wars. 94 year old Vet Les Loken... | 2 Comments
Rutgers defeats #3 Louisville (23:16) - If you missed it, you missed the best college ball game so far this season. Rutgers defeated #3 Louisville 28-25 with a last second field goal after coming back from a 25-7 deficit. For the first time in their 130... | 0 Comments

The State is Back! (16:53) - I was hoping for The State to come out on DVD, but at least it was finally released in some form. The first season is now for sale on iTunes.... | 4 Comments
Seasoned Ammo (14:28) - Why pump a bird full of steel pellets when you can pump it full of delicious flavor? Season Shot is developing seasoned shotgun shells for all your hunting/flavoring needs. ... | 1 Comments

Zoom (13:10) - This is very cool application that takes the photo mosaic trick to a new level. Zoom in on the photo to revel the mosaic underneath. Keep zooming in as each mosaic is constucted of another mosaic, ad infinitum.... | 0 Comments
Kid crashes his father's brand new Shelby Mustang (12:58) - This is so painful to watch. The premise: Dad brings home new Shelby Mustang and shows it off to the family. Dad gives his 14 year old son the keys to start it up. Car is parked in 1st and...

halp us jon carry (15:46) - BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- U.S. troops showed their displeasure -- and sense of humor -- regarding Sen. John Kerry's comments this week to a group of California college students, whom he told to work hard in school or they'd... | 2 Comments

Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp makes the Times (07:43) - VISTA, Calif. — The largest skateboard ramp in the world can be found on a 12-acre farm north of San Diego among the green foothills of the San Marcos Mountains. Pilots routinely adjust their flight paths for a closer look,... | 0 Comments