December 2010
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“Apple Stores worldwide saw 75 million visitors cross their thresholds in 2010....”
Skype Video Calling for iOS Has Arrived →
It’s official: Skype has quietly rolled out an updated version of its iOS app that brings two-way video calling to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Version…
Whole lotta lambdazing going on
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Interesting Nerd Knowledge
Q: Why is UTC used as the acronym for Coordinated Universal Time instead of CUT?
A: In 1970 the Coordinated Universal Time system was devised by an international advisory group of technical experts within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The ITU felt it was best to designate a single abbreviation for use in all languages in order to minimize confusion. Since unanimous agreement...
I have to figure out a way to use “sui generis” in everyday conversations… after I learn how to pronounce it, of course
USPS Announces Pixar Stamps →
The United States Postal Service will issue a series of 20 Pixar stamps in 2011.
Toy Story 3 Award Campaign →
Embracing torment
Google just gave me a laptop. Thanks Google!
There are some benefits of being sick: sitting around watching history TV shows. I might also be wrapping presents for a certain someone…
‘Thor’ To Be Boycotted By ‘Conservative Citizens’... →
Anyone who has ever seen Idris Elba act, be it in something brilliant like The Wire or even something awful like Takers, knows he’s reason enough to buy a ticket for a movie. His…
Few things make @christinak22 as happy as when I’m sick… Only time she can “take care of me” http://yfrog.com/h361nwj
People are usually joking when they threaten... →
This might be the most horrifying story I’ve ever read…
If You’re A Good Person Or A Web Browsing Fiend,... →
I’m addicted to browser tabs. I probably open several hundred of them each day during my regular web browsing. And today brings good news: Google wants to reward me for that.
Well…
Do 3-D glasses work on cats? Plus 30 more... →
“Time” Names Mark Zuckerberg Person of the Year →
Should have been Assange… but Zuck would be my #2.
RT @kyletuckerVP: ESPN’s cameras will follow Taylor from Orange Bowl prep to the NFL draft in April for an episode of the four-part “Yea …
Infographic: Toy Story 3 By The Numbers →
Milo has compiled a handy infographic breaking down the finicnial and critical success of of Pixar’s Toy Story 3 by the numbers. Hit the jump to see the infographic. Click on the image…
How sweet is the Humble Bundle?
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Golden Globe nominations
The Golden Globe nominations for Best Music/Comedy are comically terrible: Alice in Wonderland, Burlesque, The Kids Are All Right, RED, The Tourist?! … Miss, Weak, Unknown, Good but not Great, and Awful.
The Kids Are All Right is the only justifiable selection though I’ll allow RED for it’s sheer entertainment value. Toy Story 3 and How To Train Your Dragon are very notable...
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ANSI Disdain
Today, I learned to sneer disdainfully at ANSI SQL
Big Ten Divisions: Legends, Leaders →
And I thought the ACC Divisions had terrible names…
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Christina and I had Chinese for dinner on Friday with me having fried rice, as usual. I was saving leftovers for lunch today but discovered Christina had eaten it all while snacking intermittently on Saturday. What did she have for lunch? Her leftovers.
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Year of Gaming
Now that we’re closing out 2010, is it just me or was 2010 a mediocre year for gaming? The interesting but less than revolutionary release of Red Dead Redemption was the only new IP or note. Assassins Creed: Brotherhood is phenomenal but that’s simply because it’s a basically a massive content expansion of the epic Assassins Creed 2. We also got Super Scribblenauts but...
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FoxNews Offensive Headline Of The Day →
If only they could have worked in “wetback”! Stay classy, FoxNews!
Dilbert Comic for December 5, 2010 →
A five-part plan to cut the deficit, narrow... →
Common sense has no role in government.
In Saudi Arabia, U.S. Movies and TV Shows Are... →
Crazy or Brilliant? Proposal to Transport Food... →
Is the Golden Age of Education Spending Finally... →
It’s time to start talking about productivity, which is a four-letter word in education circles
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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception coming in 2011 →
Uncharted 2 was hands-down the best game of 2009 so um, yes, I’m excited about this one.
Cut the Rope: Holiday Gift puts some free... →
So addictive…
Football Bowl Subdivision coaches salaries for... →
USA TODAY in partnership with the National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School and Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP has attempted to compile compensation data for the head football…
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“On Sunday, he was flagged for this shove on Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, and...”
– SI, Extra Mustard
YouTube Video of push
Ndamukong Suh fined by the NFL
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POTY
The Time Person of the Year pretty much has to be Julian Assange at this point though I guess Zuckerberg would be a solid choice as well.