January 2009
43 posts
As in all matters of the heart, don’t settle.
– Steve Jobs (via erickerr) (via resawu) (via jessicachu)
Trying Things out for the 24284044342th time.
Nomnom bacon.
Porn bailout? Really?
Japan Suicide Hotline Gets 700,000 Calls Per Year →
Japan’s hotline for people considering killing themselves is stretched to its limit, with the economic crisis feared to be worsening the country’s suicide problem, its director says. A national…
Gladiators to Fight Again at Rome's Colosseum →
Gladiators are to return to Rome’s most famous fight arena almost 2,000 years after their bloody sport last entertained Roman crowds, local authorities announced. 2009 will be a time for the five…
Fat bottoms may be good for health →
Women can stop worrying about pear-shaped figures - fat bottoms have been scientifically proven to be a sign of good health.
Bush skill: Look dumber than everyone around you →
The Daily Show: Jon Stewart On The Gaza Conflict →
Once again, Jon puts it all in perspective with his hilarious and erudite analysis.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-1-4) →
Frank Sinatra (66)
王力宏 (40)
Coldplay (35)
Weezer (23)
浜崎あゆみ (22)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
What wouldn't you do in front of your spouse? →
For a couple in their sixties, Cynthia MacGregor and her live-in partner, Grant, have few hang-ups about personal boundaries: In their household, the bathroom door is always open, regardless of…
John Travolta's Son Dies →
Rand Memorial Hospital in the Bahamas tells TMZ the son of John Travolta died today.We’re told 16-year-old Jett was vacationing with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston. We do not know the circumstances…
Oil-Eating Plants Could Clear Up Oil Spills,... →
Oil spills could be cleaned up with the help of organisms that grow at the bottom of the world’s deepest lake, scientists hope.
Mac web share nears 10% in December →
In spite of fears of a late-year plunge, Apple has again beat its own market share record in December and now has a record 9.6 percent of web traffic as Microsoft’s own influence continues to fall.
Video Games Like World of Warcraft Could Be... →
Online computer games could be used as a powerful teaching tool for children as they are so popular and engaging, scientists claim.
Giant School Of Fish Attracts Sharks- And... →
The warnings are usually clear - if you see a large school of fish get out of the water, because sharks won’t be far away. However, this surfer ignored that advice and not only took his board out…
Great Barrier Reef growing at slowest rate for 400... →
They are the rainforests of the sea, providing food and shelter for millions of marine creatures.
Weirdest iPhone Apps →
Although it’s only been open for six months or so, Apple’s App Store has already become home to countless thousands of iPhone (or iPod Touch) applications — some more useful, and some, well, let’s…
Dog eats 250 in banknotes →
A guide dog ate more than 250 of banknotes that were collected for charity over Christmas.
First Silly iPhone App for 2009 is Actually... →
I have almost no apps in my iPhone, despite John’s excellent roundups and Adam’s iPhone games recommendations. I only have the most useful ones for NYC. iSteam looks like one to install and keep.
Wash, Dry, and Go! →
How to wash and dry your kitty…
Mac at 25: Still the innovation leader →
On January 24, 1984, the Macintosh came into the world, starting a revolution in personal computing. Now, all attention is turned to what Apple will introduce next.
Google's New Year Logo - 2009 →
Google’s New Year Logo - 2009
Beloved Pets Everlasting? →
Living with the clones of a dead dog has its surprises. The DNA may be the same but the behavior is another story.
Now Where'd I Put That $700 Billion? →
Government officials overseeing a $700 billion bailout have acknowledged difficulties tracking the money and assessing the program’s effectiveness.The information was contained in a document,…
Sitting Dog Is Sitting [PIC] →
Seriously Digg?
Chinese Planning World's Largest Solar Project →
Planned solar projects in the U.S. seemed to be one-upping each other throughout 2008, ending with the enormous planned 500 MW facility in San Luis Obispo CA. But now the Chinese are in on the game…
battery of the future →
Kathy Griffin on CNN "Knock the Dicks out of your... →
During an open mike moment during CNN’s New Years coverage Comedian Kathy Griffin says while going to commercial… Ummmm, Just watch LOL
88 year-old woman yanks nude intruder's testicles →
A naked intruder, Michael Dick, was scared away by the 88 year-old woman whose home he invaded. The woman yanked Dick’s testicles to fight him off.
A Look At Some Of The Best iPhone Apps Of 2008 →
The iPhone and iPod Touch have taken the world by storm. In just a little over six months time we’ve witnessed the doors of the iTunes App Store opening to the 10,000 app marker being crossed. Some…
What's Next after Web 2.0? →
We are clearly now at a point where the financial problems of the world will have a big impact on where web technology is headed. Indeed, it looks like we’ve arrived at one of those giant inflexion…