Whether out of morbid curiosity or a true desire to monitor what you eat, Fast Food News delivers the goods on all your favorite fast food joints.
9.30.2006
Fast Food News
Whether out of morbid curiosity or a true desire to monitor what you eat, Fast Food News delivers the goods on all your favorite fast food joints.
9.29.2006
/* Weekly Twisted Recap */
So "Twisted Recap" is a new feature I am going to try and accomplish each week which is all of the main links for the week.
- Pork Wallet
- You are only as Cool as Your Tools
- SATA HD Comparison
- Google's RSS Reader Got an UPDATE
- Find Cheap Textbooks Online
- Why Now?!
- New Style Jack-in-the-Box
- Jyngle it Baby, Go Ahead Foo
- Single Point of Contact
- FutureMe
- There's Always Room for Jello in San Francisco
- Get Phunky II
- Skidboot
- Get Phunky
- Is Boondocks Audi-5000-G?
- The Fresher, The Better
- Most Important Meal of the Day
- Man on Mountain Bike = WOW!
- Shaving Tech Costs
- Toast Art
- The Top 50 Marvel Comics Covers of 2006
- L.O.S.T. and an inconclusive ending?
- Washing Machine Cooked Salmon
- Bungie.Net and HALO3
- Dethroner
- Complete Backup Guide
- BitTorrent Site Comparison
- Does VoIP quality compare to standard phone service?
- Free Riders, Mount Up!
- Real World IKEA
Pork Wallet
Do you like BBQ and are 100% carnivorous? Are vegetables not considered food, but what food eat? Do you own a BACON wallet? You heard me...a BACON wallet.
[via Dethroner]
You are only as Cool as Your Tools
Cool Tools is a site of hip and useful tools that help alleviate the pain of work and they add hella git-er-done value as well.
Sample Cool Tools... "Cool tools really work. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true. I am chiefly interested in stuff that is extraordinary, better than similar products, little-known, and reliably useful for an individual or small group."
- Kevin Kelly of Cool Tools
SATA HD Comparison
Looking to buy the new type of SATA hard drive (HD), but not sure which one is the goods? TechReport has an article on the new Maxtor DiamondMax11, but also provides a detailed HD comparison to boot. Another good place to get reviews and comparisons on computer hardware is TomsHardware.com.
"...the review offers a detailed comparison of 17 different Serial ATA drives from Hitachi, Maxtor, Samsung, Seagate, and Western Digital. Performance is compared across a wide range of typical desktop, multitasking, and multi-user loads, and noise levels and power consumption tests..."
- SlashDot
[via SlashDot]
9.28.2006
Google's RSS Reader Got an UPDATE
Google's RSS Reader has got a face lift. I like the changes A LOT! It is so much fast perusing RSS feeds now with the added functionality of "Mark all as read" within a certain Label. Plus I found a few more cool RSS feeds through the quick feed bundles.
Find Cheap Textbooks Online
Book Lovers Rejoice is upgraded, but don't tell my wifey. She loves da books.
New Style Jack-in-the-Box
This is pretty funny...tasteless, but funny.
"How It Works
- Order your AssInYheBox
- Customize your booty
- Add a FREE Personal Note
- Your AssInTheBox is sent ANONYMOUSLY guaranteed"
- AssInTheBox.com
[via Digg]
Jyngle it Baby, Go Ahead Foo
Have you ever had the need to mass communicate with friends or family? Well Jyngle them...LOL...I just said Jyngle them. Not sure why that struck me as funny, but it did. TechCrunch has a nice review of eight different SMS services also.
"Messages can be created through the Jyngle website or using your phone. You can add and search for unlimited contacts and create/join unlimited groups for your various activities."
- Jyngle
[via CrunchGear]
Single Point of Contact
People nowadays have multiple phones. They have a home phone, cell phone(s), work phone, etc. Well GrandCentral wants to help alleviate the phone crisis with a single point of contact...a star topology, if you will of your networked phones. It is in Beta so they might not have your city or state available yet. Don't forget about my post on Tossable Digits in conjunction with this. It could make you undercover like 007.
[via LifeHacker]
9.27.2006
FutureMe
Need to post a future reminder to yourself to buy flowers for your Valentine or remember to shop for Christmas gifts? Well FutureMe is here to save your arse...or at least remind it.
[via DownloadSquad]
There's Always Room for Jello in San Francisco
San Francisco sculptured in Jello...now I have seen it all.
"Liz Hickok is a San Francisco based artist working in photography, video, sculpture, and installation, and currently Jell-O."
- LizHickok
[via Digg]
Get Phunky II
David "Elsewhere" Bernal is the geekie white guy poppin and liquid dancing in my Get Phunky jump link. DetoursVideo is or was his main site, but he has moved onto bigger and better. Kollaboration 2001 was the jumping point for his main YouTube video.
Is Boondocks Audi-5000-G?
Has Aaron McGruder's sabbatical turned into retirement for the Boondocks comic strip and TV series cartoon? Time will tell, but let me tell you that I hope not cause I like me some Boondocks.
9.26.2006
Most Important Meal of the Day
I personally think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are those who would disagree. I am sure that oatmeal and fruit would correct that for me, but chicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns and toast are gooooood.
[via Digg]
Man on Mountain Bike = WOW!
I am on the hunt for mountain bike inspiration and the fella in the video can git-er-done on a mountain bike in about any type of situation.
[via Digg]
Shaving Tech Costs
Forbes.com has a good article on how to best haggle with providers about cost savings for telephone, internet and television services.
[via Digg]
Toast Art
Toast Art is dear to my heart because I love to eat me some toast. Now if you could combine Toast Art with Butter Sculptures, then it would truly be art sent from Heaven...IMHO.
[via Digg]
The Top 50 Marvel Comics Covers of 2006
Haven't blogged about comic related stuff in a minute, so check out the Top 50 Marvel Comics COvers of 2006 at IGN. The pic is my personal favorite out of the 50.
[via Digg]
9.25.2006
L.O.S.T. and an inconclusive ending?
BuddyTV has the supposed inconclusive end for the L.O.S.T. tv series. Also check out the 6 degrees of L.O.S.T. on Worth1000.com.
[via Digg]
Washing Machine Cooked Salmon
Poaching fish in the dishwasher is something I have never heard of, but I guess it is more common than expected.
[via Digg]
Bungie.Net and HALO3
First ever Bungie PodCast (60MB file) about the upcoming HALO3. Bungie.Net is beginning to rumble with the noises of HALO3. Let the fun begin!
[via IGN]
Dethroner
"Dethroner.com, the perfect guide for the imperfect man, is here.
What is Dethroner? ...
• A blog, updated daily, with a unique theme each week.
• Like Maxim for MAKE readers.
• Like Men’s Vogue for Men."
- Dethroner
[via CrunchGear]
Complete Backup Guide
Tech-Hints has a complete guide to computer/file backups which covers the following questions...
- What to backup, and what to lose?
- If backup is so important, then why don’t most people do it?
- So what data should I back up?
- How often should I back up?
- What’s the Solution?
- What’s the bottom line on backup?
[via Digg]
BitTorrent Site Comparison
BitTorrent is all the rage. Check out which sites are used the most and rated the best. Otehr BitTorrent blog entries here are BitTorrent HowTo's and BitTorrent and TV Shows.
[via SlashDot]
Does VoIP quality compare to standard phone service?
VoIP is gaining in popularity, but I am not sure it is mature enough for me to make the switch. I do have some friends who use Vonage and love it. I am keeping my eye on it though because it has cool geek factor. DownloadSquad has a quick overview of recent test results by KeyNote Systems.
Free Riders, Mount Up!
Amazing footage of extreme mountain bikers. I started riding my mountain bike again after a five years hiatus, so this helps me to get hyped.
[via Digg]
Real World IKEA
Five people live in IKEA (for a day) and then IKEA kicks them out. Pretty funny, but some people have way too much time on their hands.
9.22.2006
20 Free Ways to Save Energy
Looking for ways to save money and help conserve energy? ConsumerReports has 20 free ways to save energy.
[via Digg]
Radar - Pic Sharing on the GO!
Share pics with friends from your phone with the Radar online service. A collage of your daily events with the ease of a camera phone.
"Share what you do, while you do it
Shoot cameraphone pictures and immediately share them with your friends. Show them what you're doing and what's on your mind. It's easy, and it works with any cameraphone
It's about you and your friends
When you share your pictures on Radar, your invited friends can immediately browse and comment from their phone or PC. And you can see their pictures, quickly and easily, wherever you are.
A conversation in pictures
It's not just picture sharing, it's a conversation with your friends. It's staying in touch and seeing what's up. It's why you have a cameraphone."
- Radar
[via GigaOM]
9.21.2006
Halloween Teaser
America's Funniest Scariest Videos to get the blood pressure and the ideas pumping early on how to get your scare on.
[via Digg]
It's just that SizeEasy
If you need to visual an item that you only have dimensions for, then SizeEasy helps you visualize.
[via CrunchGear]
Movies in 30 Seconds, Re-enacted by Bunnies
The 30-Second Bunnies Theatre Library site is a hoot!
[via Digg]
9.20.2006
Frugal is a Lifestyle
Scholarships Around the US has 117 ways for students to pay for college. Most of these tips to save money can be applied by anyone looking to save money.
[via Digg]
Howto Make Your Computer Quieter
Do you have a constant buzzing, whirling or grinding coming from your desktop computer? HardwareWatch.org has some practical tips to help reduce the noise.
[via Digg]
My Rate Plan
Want to know if you are getting the best deal possible on your cell phone rate plan with all of your favorite features? Then MyRatePlan is the site for you.
"The right cell phone and plan... at the right price
The most comprehensive set of online resources available anywhere, to help you make a more informed buying decision without ever leaving your home or office."
- MyRatePlan
[via LifeHacker]
Nike Vision: MaxSight
Nike contacts that functions like sunglasses, but yet fit like a contact lens. For the extreme athlete that wants and needs every competitive advantage ultimately possible with eyesight. ;-)
[via CrunchGear]
YouTube Killer, Soapbox?
Microsoft's answer to YouTube is Soapbox. Microsoft Live is trying to compete with all kinds of online services (LIVE.com). Will Soapbox do the trick?
Check out these past posts on Microsoft Live thangs...
[via TechCrunch]
9.19.2006
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yay!
Dogster is a "MySpace" for dog lovers and their pets.
[via TechCrunch]
Meet. Mix. Mashup. Splice!
Online music editing utility. The site is also a social network for spliced music as well. Yo DJ Pump This Party!
"We believe in the power of music to bring people together. With Splice, you'll never be a passive listener ever again! Make music with other users, together. Did you hear a song that really moved you? Great! With Splice, you can sing along, play your own instrument, or just rearrange it so it's more to your liking. Or you can post the latest groove you recorded and see what someone else does with it. The possibilities are endless!"
- Splice
[via DownloadSquad]
Where did I put my keys?
Finding registration keys can be a pain in da ba-hootie. KeyFinder Thing can help you find the registration keys for 90 different software titles.
"KeyFinder Thing is a simple utility to retrieve the Serial numbers or CD Keys of Microsoft software installed on your system. It includes options to export the list of found keys and a search option to find keys not included by default."
- Raymond.cc
[via DownloadSquad]
9.18.2006
Router and WAP Default Passwords
Occasionally I help friends, family and co-workers with their home networking issues. I occasionally have to reset the hardware and then lookup the default userid and password. A default list of router and WAP passwords is very helpful.
[via Digg]
Free Video Editing Software - All Platforms
If you have the money, then I would recommend Adobe Premiere. If you're frugal and/or married, then utilize the list of free video editing software by TV.ISG.SI.
[via Digg]
MSDN: HTML and DHTML Reference
Microsoft has specific guides for DHTML Collections, DHTML Events, DHTML Properties, CSS Attributes: Index, Color Table and Visual Filters and Transitions Reference.
"When capitalized, Dynamic HTML refers to new HTML extensions that will enable a Web page to react to user input without sending requests to the Web server. Microsoft and Netscape have submitted competing Dynamic HTML proposals to W3C, which is producing the final specification."
- Webopedia
[via Digg]