Archive for March, 2008

Build your own Ferrari

“Book a trip to the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy where you will meet with a consultant in a specially dedicated atelier area.”http://www.thecoolhunter.net/transportation/Ferrari-612-Scaglietti-One-to-One-Program” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

The Grand Illusion: The Real Tim Ferriss Speaks

For the last year Tim’s blog has been living proof of what he preaches - the content has been virtually outsourced to a pair of writers found via elance.comhttp://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/03/31/the-grand-illusion-the-real-tim-ferriss-speaks/” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

What Every American Should Know About the Middle East

Most in the United States don’t know much about the Middle East or the people that live there. This lack of knowledge hurts our ability to understand world events and, consequently, our ability to hold intelligent opinions about those events. So here’s a very brief primer aimed at raising the level of knowledge about the […]

Pitzer Denies Masculinists Funding Again! Shenanigans!

I went to student senate last night with a revised charter and was denied funding and official recognition for a second time. On a positive note, this time it wasn’t unanimous!http://masculinists.org/updates/033108.html” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

PLAYSTATION Store redesign revealed!

First images of the new PS Store for PS3, coming in April. Details about its upcoming release.http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/03/31/psn-redesign-unveiled-no-new-content-for-two-weeks/” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

This Might Be the Worse Web Game You’ll Ever Play

This game just sucks so bad. “Welcome to Snowball!, The Plain Dealer’s online game where you’re the grounds crew and snow threatens the Cleveland Indians’ home opener. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or the buttons on the game to move the tarp out as low clouds bring snow, and back in again as […]

Still Alive - the Portal Song - FREE this week on Rock Band!

Jonathan Coulton’s “Still Alive,” from Portal, is this week’s Rock Band DLC. Also, it’s free, so you can have your, er, cake, and eat it too!http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/31/rock-band-weekly-still-alive-free-tomorrow-on-xbm-april-17-for/” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Midna Cosplay Takes The Cosplay Cake (PIC)

The 2007 Anime Expo at Long Beach was held last year. Why, then, has it taken until now for this amazing Midna cosplay photo to end up on my desk? You know what, forget it, I don’t want to hear your pathetic excuses. Do not fail me again, internet.http://kotaku.com/373880/midna-cosplay-takes-the-cosplay-cake” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Scientists find genes linked to diabetes

Scientists have found six new genes linked to type 2 diabetes, a discovery that will improve understanding of how the disease develops.http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/mar/31/medicalresearch.genetics” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Two New Star Systems Are First Of Their Kind Ever Found

Astronomers have spied a faraway star system that is so unusual, it was one of a kind — until its discovery helped them pinpoint a second one that was much closer to home.http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/superyellow.htm” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title