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Avoid the Audit: Six Red Flags That'll Put You in Tax Purgatory
Dumb Little Man19 Mar 2010 | 12:20 amAround February, my commute home starts to give me a knot in my stomach. That’s because my bus passes a tax-preparation shop where, as tax season draws nearer, a woman stands outside wearing a Lady Liberty costume and holding a sign that promotes the shop’s services. Oh, great, I think, it’s time to dance with the IRS again.I don’t know why, but the idea of doing taxes terrifies me. All those forms requiring detailed numbers and asking questions I don’t quite understand—there’s so much room for error! The consequences of messing up are even more intimidating. I’ve never been… -
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Digg20 Mar 2010 | 3:30 amA smartphone is only as good as its apps. Here are 10 free ones to supercharge your shiny new Palm phone. -
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Steve Jobs Talks About His Liver Transplant [VIDEO]
Mashable!19 Mar 2010 | 8:22 pmEarlier today, Steve Jobs talked publicly about his life saving liver transplant for the first time at a press conference where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced new legislation to encourage and make easier organ donation.Jobs, whose health was a subject of great speculation before he eventually took a leave of absence from Apple in January 2009, spoke of the gap between the amount of livers needed and the amount available in California. The Apple CEO ultimately received his transplant in Tennessee.You can see Jobs’ remarks at around the 13:00 mark in the video below.
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How Hackers Work
19 Mar 2010 | 11:00 amHackers launched a campaign targeting Facebook users this week, in which they used spoofed e-mails to try to steal people's personal information. What tools do hackers use to pull off cyberattacks? -
The Ultimate Kissing Quiz
19 Mar 2010 | 11:00 amIt can be a sign of love, grief or respect worldwide. Kissing is a natural act that gives millions of people physical and psychological satisfaction, but where did it originate? Why does it make us feel good? And are there cultures who view it as a bad thing? -
5 Variations on Meatloaf
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19 Mar 2010 | 11:00 amBefore aquanauts can surface from underwater, they must undergo an 18 hour decompression period. Find out more about this phenomenon in this clip from The Science Channel's "Science of the Deep." (more info)
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Avoid the Audit: Six Red Flags That'll Put You in Tax Purgatory
19 Mar 2010 | 12:20 amAround February, my commute home starts to give me a knot in my stomach. That’s because my bus passes a tax-preparation shop where, as tax season draws nearer, a woman stands outside wearing a Lady Liberty costume and holding a sign that promotes the shop’s services. Oh, great, I think, it’s time to dance with the IRS again.I don’t know why, but the idea of doing taxes terrifies me. All those forms requiring detailed numbers and asking questions I don’t quite understand—there’s so much room for error! The consequences of messing up are even more intimidating. I’ve never been… -
How To Shape Your Lifestyle to Improve Your Fitness
18 Mar 2010 | 5:49 amFitness, in the past, has not been a big part of my life and I imagine that's true for many people reading this. I want that to change.I don't like running out of breath, aching after minimal movement and not being able to do the things I want to do just because I'm not physically prepared for them. For the longest time I felt this was just who I was. I was the computer geek, someone who wasn't built for sports or to be fit and healthy.The reason for this though wasn't because I had any physical impediments preventing me from participating in sports or working out. It was simply because I… -
A New (Old) Way to Create Calm in Your World
17 Mar 2010 | 10:28 amMeetings. Recitals. Soccer practice. Grocery shopping. Day care drop-offs and pickups. Birthday parties. With all the busyness that is running rampant in our lives, wouldn’t it be awesome to have one day a week just for you and your family to lay low, sleep in, hang out, and pretty much do nothing?Does it sound like the perfect antidote to all of the stresses that keep you perpetually running on fumes? Does it also sound as likely as waking up tomorrow morning with your head stapled to the carpet?The idea of taking one day a week as reprieve from the hectic pace of modern life may seem… -
7 Amazing Lessons from 7 Distinguished Billionaires
16 Mar 2010 | 12:31 amThey say that a million dollars in $100 bills is 43 inches high, but a billion dollars in $100 bills is almost three times the height of the Empire State building. A million dollars in $100 bills would weigh 22 pounds, but a billion dollars would weigh 11 tons.Suffice it to say that the accumulation and maintenance of a billion dollars requires much wisdom. Today I want to look at seven amazing lessons from seven of the world’s most famous billionaires. These billionaires range from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban and each of these individuals have accomplished amazing things.There are many things… -
The Hidden Business Lessons Of March Madness
15 Mar 2010 | 7:49 amThe NCAA basketball tournament is right around the corner, one of the most over-commercialized, bloated, melodramatic monstrosities on the sports calendar. Right? I mean, nothing shows the exploitation of the college “student-athlete” more than CBS’ billion-dollar baby. Right?Wrong. For all the headaches and hype associated with the Field of 64, there are some important lessons the rest of the month can teach us. Between upsets and cutting down the net, keep these thoughts in your mind and think about how they relate to your life, career and even your relationships.Winning easy isn’t…
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Acne drug prevents HIV breakout
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Women in Critical Condition after Bees Attack
20 Mar 2010 | 2:40 amTwo Arizona women are in critical condition with hundreds of bee stings after a swarm attacked them while they were out for an evening walk. -
Apple is now accepting iPad app submissions
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Steve Jobs Talks About His Liver Transplant [VIDEO]
19 Mar 2010 | 8:22 pmEarlier today, Steve Jobs talked publicly about his life saving liver transplant for the first time at a press conference where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced new legislation to encourage and make easier organ donation.Jobs, whose health was a subject of great speculation before he eventually took a leave of absence from Apple in January 2009, spoke of the gap between the amount of livers needed and the amount available in California. The Apple CEO ultimately received his transplant in Tennessee.You can see Jobs’ remarks at around the 13:00 mark in the video below. -
Wikipedia Gets Pretty with Articles iPhone App
19 Mar 2010 | 4:15 pmWhen it comes to accessing Wikipedia on your iPhone, there’s no shortage of options. This week, a new app entered the arena dubbed Articles, and for users who value a solid interface and pleasant viewing experience, it’s an excellent choice.The app, which is $2.99 in the App Store, features some innovative features, like viewing articles based on your location, a really great photo viewer (complete with the ability to either copy photos or save them to your camera roll), and a multi-page interface that works the same way as Mobile Safari.The app also features a pull-down menu, a… -
Record Numbers Tune in to March Madness Live Stream
19 Mar 2010 | 3:23 pmIt’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament time — otherwise known as March Madness — and the online streaming initiative from CBS Sports and the NCAA is already netting massive numbers: 3.4 million hours of video/audio were streamed online by three million unique visitors on day one.Those staggering numbers mean that online viewership is already up 20% over last year’s figures, and apparently a large majority of you have no problem watching from work. In fact, the always clever “Boss Button” — a one-click option to hide your guilty pleasure —… -
iPad Parody Highlights Device Shortcomings [VIDEO]
19 Mar 2010 | 3:04 pmFor all y’all out there who think that the iPad leaves much to be desired, we’ve got the video for you. This parody, made as an assignment for a Comm 340 class (I hope they got an A), highlights all that’s lacking in the mythical device. It doesn’t have a camera, you can’t use it to make a phone call, and the name itself has spawned countless parodies — not to mention throwbacks to ‘90s television — that’s basically this video’s beef with Steve Jobs’s newest shiny, shiny baby.Check out the video below and let us know in the… -
5 Things You Need to Know About Location-Based Social Media
19 Mar 2010 | 2:49 pmKevin Nakao is VP of Mobile & Business Search for WhitePages, a Top 40 Web and Mobile Publisher. You can find him on Twitter, and on the Whitepages Blog where he writes about mobile, local, and social media.While last year’s SXSW seemed to serve as the “coming out” party for location-based services (LBS), maybe this year’s conference signifies the migration of these platforms into mainstream culture. And perhaps the only real “new” concept to emerge this year is the idea that there is finally a real opportunity to make money via “location.”Here are five…
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Letters: Inevitable harm from university cuts | Education | The Guardian
19 Mar 2010 | 4:17 pmLetters: Inevitable harm from university cuts: Anyone involved in education – and that means all of us – must lame... http://bit.ly/9KfMWl0 comments Source: www.guardian.co.uk -
The Ten Pillars of Successful Technology Integration in K-12 Schools
19 Mar 2010 | 12:48 pm10 Pillars of Successful Technology Integration in K-12 Schools http://bit.ly/aQ5o3t #edtech #edchat0 comments Source: www.pitt.edu -
How Interactive Technology Can Help Minority Students Learn - Wired Campus - The Chronicle of ...
19 Mar 2010 | 12:31 pmFrom his experience teaching at a historically black university, James L. Ellenson says that interactive technology can help engage minority students. Mr. Ellenson, an adjunct associate professor of chemistry at North Carolina Central University, will deliver a lecture on the topic on Saturday at the “Teaching the Millennial Student” conference at Spelman College. He thinks that using…0 comments Source: chronicle.com -
The Top 10 Reasons Students Cannot Cite or Rely on Wikipedia
19 Mar 2010 | 11:11 amWikipedia provides Internet users with millions of articles on a broad range of topics, and commonly ranks first in search engines. However, its reliability and credibility fall well short of the standards for a school paper. Wikipedia itself wrote that “while some of the articles are of the highest quality of scholarship, others are admittedly rubbish …0 comments Source: www.findingdulcinea.com -
Village primary schools may close in spending cuts, expert warns | Education | The Guardian
19 Mar 2010 | 10:57 amGovernment expert warns heads of rural primaries struggling to run schools on tight budget and teach part-time0 comments Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Stupak Abortion Language to Be Substituted for Senate Language in Deal to Secure Health Care ...
19 Mar 2010 | 6:38 pmHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made a deal with Rep. Bart Stupak in order to secure his vote and that of other anti-choice Democrats for the health care bill, which is scheduled to be voted on this Sunday. According to a member of Congress who was briefed on the matter, Pelosi has agreed to let Stupak have a vote on his amendment either before or after the House votes to pass the Senate bill. …0 comments Source: firedoglake.com -
Check-In Fatigue. Or, Why I’m Rooting For An All-Out Location War.
19 Mar 2010 | 6:04 pmI didn’t have the same problems at SXSW this year that some people did. Was it too crowded? Sure. But there were plenty of alternative things to do. Did some of the keynotes bomb? Yes. But there were plenty of other things to listen to. Did AT&T fail? No. Actually, they did an awesome job keeping the network up. Instead, I had a problem of a different kind: check-in fatigue.Seeing as location…0 comments Source: techcrunch.com
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» {TWELFS} Super Show II in Malaysia – The Complete List ｢ TwELFs: Twitter ELFs ｣
20 Mar 2010 | 12:24 amSUPER SHOW II IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA- March 20, 2010 -We are currently doing live updates on twitter.. be sure to follow us at http://twitter.com/twelfsTune in the live audio broadcast HEREit will start at 8PM KSTLast Updated: March 20, 2010 5:03PMPICTURESDeparting from Incheon International AirportArrival at Kuala Lumpur International AirportOutside Grand Millenium HotelSiwon Departing from…0 comments Source: www.twelfs.com -
Capone-N-Noreaga "The Streets Got A New Face" (Dirty) | East Coast Digital Radio
19 Mar 2010 | 7:04 pmDownload Caponehttp://twitter.com/caponeqbhttp://www.capone-qb.comNorehttp://www.57thave.comhttp://twitter.com/noreaga0 comments Source: www.eastcoastdigitalradio.info -
Weekend Reading: Naughty Texts, Loss of Free Meals, and Hangover Reducers | NileGuide
19 Mar 2010 | 3:17 pmHave you been a good little worker bee and ignored your RSS feeds for the entirety of the week? Do you feel like checking your twitter account constantly is a sign of moral weakness? Does thinking about travel while starting at spreadsheets seem like an improper use of time? If so, here’s an overview of some of the awesome stuff that’s been happening around NileGuide for the past week.Jules…0 comments Source: www.nileguide.com -
Tonight's Streaming Cancelled | The Rock and Worship Road Show
19 Mar 2010 | 2:30 pmWe are sad that we are saying this, but due to building restrictions we will be unable to broadcast the show live tonight. Be sure that you are following us on Twitter (@theroadshow) as we are planning to post video there throughout the evening. As well the chat will be available if you would like to hang out and chat.0 comments Source: therockandworshiproadshow.com -
Blacks and Latinos Using Twitter to Sound Off, Organize [SXSW VIDEO] | RaceWire
19 Mar 2010 | 1:51 pmWhile the digital divide is very real and affects low income and folks of color in negative ways, that doesn't mean these groups aren't engaging in internet trends like Twitter.In a presentation earlier this week at SXSW Baratunde Thurston, Web & Politics editor at The Onion, co-founder of Jack & Jill Politics, pointed out that if you consider mobile use by "Black folk," the impact of the digital…0 comments Source: www.racewire.org
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Point and Stare maintenance packages
20 Mar 2010 | 2:16 amDo you have a contingency plan if your WordPress site falls over? You do now - http://ow.ly/1oM930 comments Source: www.4networking.biz -
Why WordPress? | WP Addict
19 Mar 2010 | 11:41 pm[This post is a guest contribution by Stacey Cavanagh, an Online Marketer working for Tecmark: SEO London. You can follow Stacey on Twitter at @staceycav ]Wordpress is best known as a blogging platform. Open source, the software is installed on millions of blogs and websites worldwide. It began life in 2003 as a very basic tool and has today expanded to become the most diverse content management…0 comments Source: wpaddict.net -
Psd To Wordpress Theme
19 Mar 2010 | 11:39 pmA small PSD to Wordpress conversion work. I have a PSD design which I need to be coded into a static XHTML/CSS website (no tables). This site must validate to W3C standards with no errors. Code must be clean with notes made in both HTML and CSS for referencing. MUST be browser friendly on ALL browsers. HTML website will consist of designing two pages (index and one internal page). No content…0 comments Source: wordpressjobs.com -
March 19, 2010 « The Long and the sHORT of It
19 Mar 2010 | 10:24 pmLove, Sex Aur DhokhaFilms are supposed to be mirror of the society. Does it really reflect the true India? Most Indian films create a utopia of their own where everything is fair in love. But is it the truth? Does that really happen?Welcome to the world of Love, Sex Aur Dhokha. Get a reality check!The movie showcases the dysfunctional urban Indian society which lusts for voyeurism. It is the…0 comments Source: myshortviews.wordpress.com -
Did be “Miracle” of 20 March? « Starjunior's 13town 2009
19 Mar 2010 | 9:11 pmsebenernya kemaren kami udah dapat sms dari temen-temen yang di malaysia. dan Isinya“Ada anak Malay heboh, katanya liat Kangin di Hotel”nah masih jelas kan? “Anak Malaysia” jadi kita belom tau tepatnya bener apa ga, karena temen-temen belom bilang, apa mereka udah liat apa belom ^^nah jadi hari ini, ini heboh banget di twitter, karena forsujuindo [...]0 comments Source: starjunior.wordpress.com
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WordPress tip: Get rid of unused shortcodes
14 Mar 2010 | 11:48 pmSimply run the following SQL query on your WordPress database, using the command line client or PhpMyAdmin. In this example, I assume the unused shortcode is [tweet]. Don't forget to backup your database before using this query. UPDATE wp_post SET post_content = replace(post_content, '[tweet]', '' ) ; If you like to know more about WordPress SQL queries, you should have a look to this article. Looking for WordPress hosting? Try WP Web Host. Prices starts at $5/month and you can try it for free!WordPress tip: Get rid of unused shortcodes -
WordPress tip: Get rid of unused post revisions
9 Mar 2010 | 1:58 amJust run the following query on your WordPress database, and all revisions (As well as meta associated with it) will be deleted from your database. Of course, do not forget to make a backup of your database before running the code. DELETE a,b,c FROM wp_posts a WHERE a.post_type = 'revision' LEFT JOIN wp_term_relationships b ON (a.ID = b.object_id) LEFT JOIN wp_postmeta c ON (a.ID = c.post_id); If you'd like to see more SQL queries for WordPress, make sure to read this post. Thanks to One Extra Pixel for this cool query! Looking for WordPress hosting? Try WP Web Host. Prices starts at $5/month… -
WordPress plugin: Protect your blog from malicious URL Requests
4 Mar 2010 | 12:56 amPaste the following code into a text file, and save it as blockbadqueries.php. Once done, upload it to your wp-content/plugins directory and activate it like any other plugins. That's all! <?php /* Plugin Name: Block Bad Queries Plugin URI: http://perishablepress.com/press/2009/12/22/protect-wordpress-against-malicious-url-requests/ Description: Protect WordPress Against Malicious URL Requests Author URI: http://perishablepress.com/ Author: Perishable Press Version: 1.0 */ global $user_ID; if($user_ID) { if(!current_user_can('level_10')) { if (strlen($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI']) > 255 ||… -
WordPress tip: Create a PDF viewer shortcode
28 Feb 2010 | 10:33 pmThe first step is to paste the following code into your functions.php file: function pdflink($attr, $content) { return '<a class="pdf" href="http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=' . $attr['href'] . '">'.$content.'</a>'; } add_shortcode('pdf', 'pdflink'); Once you saved the file, you'll be able to use the shortcode on your posts and page. Here is the syntax: [pdf href="http://yoursite.com/linktoyour/file.pdf"]View PDF[/pdf] Thanks to Noscope for this great shortcode! Looking for WordPress hosting? Try WP Web Host. Prices starts at $5/month and you can try it for… -
WordPress trick: Change theme programatically
21 Feb 2010 | 10:39 pmThe first thing you have to do is to paste the following function in your functions.php file. function switchTheme($theme) { global $wpdb; if (isset($theme)) { $queries = array("UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'default' WHERE option_name = 'template';", "UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'default' WHERE option_name = 'stylesheet';", "UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'default' WHERE option_name = 'current_theme';"); foreach ($queries as $query){ $wpdb->query($query); } } } What I've done in the function was simply to update the wp_options table…
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US Immigration DVD Lowers Illegal Immigration
20 Mar 2010 | 12:00 amMost people wanting to live, work, study, or visit the U.S. have trouble understanding the complex system. Well-known immigration lawyer Steven Riznyk has authored an almost 5-hour long DVD that finally explains the secrets of every signle visa and green card and what it takes to achieve it. -
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Discusses "Imagineering"
20 Mar 2010 | 12:00 amSyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in problem solving, "Imagineering." -
Hospitality Softnet Selects the SyberWorks Hosted Learning Management System to Offer Hotel and Hospitality Sales Training
19 Mar 2010 | 12:00 amSyberWorks Inc., a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, announced today that they signed an agreement with Hospitality Softnet to provide hotel and hospitality sales training. -
SyberWorks Media Center Presents New Article - "Deploying Online Courses with Video"
18 Mar 2010 | 12:00 amSyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: "Deploying Online Courses with Video." -
Los Angeles Dentist Provides Performance Enhancing Mouthguards for All Sports
18 Mar 2010 | 12:00 amFor athletes looking for a competitive edge, California dentist Dr. Neda Naim now provides mouthguards that help athletes in contact and non-contact sports.
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Tesla's Roadster Sport Zips the Light Fantastic
19 Mar 2010 | 5:30 pmZero to 60 in 3.7 seconds. 80 mph feels more like 50. Grips roads like a junkie to a crack pipe. This is what it's like to drive the Tesla Sport Roadster. -
Bad Magic Comic Mysterius Makes Good Tech Satire
19 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pmMagic and tech in the 21st century combine in Jeff Parker and Tom Fowler's hilarious comic Mysterius, released this week as a paperback collection from DC's Wildstorm imprint. -
Artists Get Their Geek On to Celebrate Yuri's Night
19 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pmA group of Washington, D.C., artists create outer space-inspired art in honor of Yuri Gagarin, the first astronaut. -
Lenovo Ultralight Combines High-Grade Looks, Low-Octane Performance
19 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pmIt takes a lot to build a thin and light notebook with such a low price tag. The only sacrifice the X100e makes is executive-level power. -
SXSW: Scenes From a Musical Madhouse
19 Mar 2010 | 12:55 pmThousands of shows turn Austin into a giant musical maelstrom each year during the South by Southwest festival. See photos of bands that performed Thursday, including Ringo Deathstarr, Weekend and The Happy Hollows.
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Webnauts
18 Mar 2010 | 4:16 pmSummary: Building Accessible Web Sites Web accessibility is essentially meant for people with disabilities that include deafness and blindness. In most countries laws are in place to accommodate physically disabled people in the form of wheel chair friendly public places, instruction books written in Braille, special toilets and so on. The World Wide Web should be no different, and soon it may be mandatory for all websites to be accessible to people with handicaps. After all they have just as much right to access information from the internet as anyone. Those of us who are fortunate enough to… -
How to convert/burn Vuze movies to DVD?
17 Mar 2010 | 1:02 amSummary: New page: Vuze acts as a bit-torrent client for users to browse, watch, download and share videos, movies and music. When you downloaded movies from Vuze, you can view them on your computer. Even ra... Vuze acts as a bit-torrent client for users to browse, watch, download and share videos, movies and music. When you downloaded movies from Vuze, you can view them on your computer. Even rare movies can be found throughout the Vuze so you can download and<a href="http://www.dvd-creator.org/tutorial/burn-vuze-movies-to-dvd.html#158"> burn Vuze movies to DVD</a>. -
How to Easily Convert YouTube Video (.FLV ) to iPod with Free iPod Converter
16 Mar 2010 | 1:57 amSummary: New page: There are many videos on YouTube, and watching them on iPod becomes more and more popular. Are you still confused how to convert YouTube videos to iPod with iPod Converter, especially for ... There are many videos on YouTube, and watching them on iPod becomes more and more popular. Are you still confused how to convert YouTube videos to iPod with iPod Converter, especially for free? Just follow the steps below: [[Image:Youtube-to-ipod.jpg]] Step 1. Add YouTube videos (.flv file). Run WinX Free iPod Video Converter, you can click "Add" button to load YouTube videos… -
Switch to Linux
11 Mar 2010 | 10:39 amSummary: Making the move from Windows to Linux requires some preparation, but opting for open source software has lots of benefits. For one thing, it's free of charge. You can do it! Here are a few tips to help you get there. '''Choose a Flavor''' Ubuntu is considered the most user-friendly version of Linux. You can obtain a copy for free from www.http://ubuntu.com. Just go to the website and click "download" for the newest version. '''Copy Ubuntu to a Disc''' Save the download files where you can easily find them. Ubuntu will download as an ISO, or CD image file. This means that… -
Get on a Reality Show
8 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pmSummary: Undo revision 66129 by [[Special:Contributions/nycjake1976|nycjake1976]] ([[User talk:nycjake1976|Talk]]) [[Image:St_howto_realityshow_f.jpg|thumb|315px|right|''Illustration by Lab Partners '']] You don't need to crash a White House party to make it onto a reality TV show. Wired asked Lynne Spillman, casting director for ''Amazing Race'' and ''Survivor'', what she looks for in wannabe fameballs. Here are three tips for making sure you aren't voted off her island. ''This article is a '''wiki'''. Got extra advice? Log in and add it.'' ==Accent Your Positives== Let casting know what…
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Sing and Read Along With 26 Animals
19 Mar 2010 | 6:30 amWith the sheer number of children’s books that are released every year, and a high percentage of those making it onto the bookshelves in my house, it’s generally difficult to dedicate a full review to one book. Sometimes though there are creative standouts that are deserving of a singular mention. One of those standouts is <i>26 Animals</i> by the Los Angeles based musical group Artichoke. What makes it unique is the integration of the music CD that comes with the book and the book itself. While the CD is self standing, the book doesn’t quite work without it. -
Dork Tower Friday
19 Mar 2010 | 6:00 amDork Tower #803 by John Kovalic Read all the Dork Towers that have run on GeekDad. Find the Dork Tower archives, DT printed collections, more cool comics, awesome games and a whole lot more at the Dork Tower Website. -
The Ears Have It: Great Geeky Hats from GrapevineFires
19 Mar 2010 | 5:30 amGrapevineFires Cthulhu Hat There was a time not too very long ago when the convention season was somewhat confined to the summer months. It was simpler era, for sure, but one of sorely limited distractions. These days, however, con season has swelled to encompass everything from early spring until nearly autumn. Yet despite the new-found variety in convention environments, I still always find myself asking the same three questions at any event I attend: Does he not realize he’s too big for that Flash costume? How much electrical tape is that young woman wearing? and Where did he get… -
Review: Life Is Strange, Fascinating and Breathtakingly Wonderful
19 Mar 2010 | 5:00 amPhoto: Discovery Channel/BBC/© Kevin Flay There is not a single episode of Discovery and the BBC’s Life that would fail to make Avatar look drab and dull by comparison. There are suspenseful chase scenes, bizarre and jaw-droppingly gorgeous creatures, and animal behavior that seems at once alien and familiar — and the best part of it is that it’s all real. It seems a bit cliché to say that you’ll see things you’ve never seen before, but I can absolutely guarantee that statement is true this time, because there are dozens of things in Life that have never before… -
+10 Awesome: Boneshaker Audiobook With Wil Wheaton
19 Mar 2010 | 4:30 amWhen I spoke with Cherie Priest at Dragon*Con last year, she mentioned that this might be a possibility. But now it’s a reality! Her fabulous steampunk novel Boneshaker is now available as an audiobook as read by Karen Redding and none other than Wil Wheaton. If you’ve not picked up the book, this might not make as much sense to you, but the story is told in alternating points of view between mother and son. And if you’ve not picked up the book, there’s no better time than now. Audiobooks go everywhere, after all. From Cherie’s blog: Now it can be shared:…
