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WTF Is A Kindle

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

So, apparently Amazon’s new wireless book, the Kindle 2, had already sold 300,000 units in about 2 months since its launch in Feb. A stark contrast to the mere 400-500,000 sold in the entire lifetime of the previous generation, which was released with a bunch of fanfare of its own in 2008 (sold out within 5.5 hrs!). There is already another newer Kindle device, released in May, that has an accelerometer, which means you can turn page by moving the device and it will change its view from landscape to portrait depending on how you hold it.

The Amazon Kindle

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Tags: amazon, ebooks, kindle, mobile devices, technology
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A browser is uh, where I, um.

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Don’t know ’bout the browser? Wowzer!

Via TheNextWeb

Tags: Browser, Chrome, google, mozilla, TheNextWeb
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Superior Judgment - Come Get You Some

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

That Is Fierce is a Hot or Not rating website for shoes, handbags and celebrity fashion. While getting a D- in site design, the site gets an A++ 100% for concept. In addition to showing real-time results, the site provides a link for users to purchase the products! (I smell a branding opportunity)

That Is fierce users vote on weather a given product or look is either:

A.Fierce - It look real good.

B. Tranny - It could looka mess. I just might wear it.

C. Hot Mess - It looka mess.

The current users get an F. The results are totally messed up. Either these users have no taste or they are confused at the difference between the options. Get. it. together!

Thank @adponce for this judging gem

Tags: celebrity fashion, fierce tranny hot mess, handbags, hot or not, Hot tranny mess, investment opportunity, judging gem, redesign, shoes, that is fierce
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Judge or Be Judged

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Here’s another site to add to the virtual toolbox of judgment - OnTheJury.com

Want to know if you were in the wrong for keying your neighbors minivan? Submit a case and let the real people’s court decide.

For those preferring to sit on the jury, cast votes of judgment until you just can’t judge anymore. The process is simple:

Docket #73 - 4491 votes cast

The Evidence
I play computer games at work. Sometimes all day, for several days in row. Then, on my weekly status update, I make quick 5 minute fixes sound like they took me all week to finish so my boss can’t tell how I am really spending my time.
The Crime
lying

Guilty or Not Guilty?

You decide.

Tags: guilty, judging, not guilty, on the jury, onthejury.com, voting
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Your Next Obsession

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Ever wonder what sexual predators are roaming around your neck of the woods?
If you didn’t maybe it’s time you did - in most states they are only a click away.
In Illinois, click here. If you agree to the terms, enter your address in the Offender Search on the left.

I’ve blocked out Lucious’ addy because I don’t need the state of Illinois on my ass, again. Plus Licious is compliant - don’t need the blogosphere sending a bunch of hate mail to the compiant.

If you’re wondering if you could be classified as a sexual offender in Illinois:
A violation of any of the following Sections of
(child pornography),
(aggravated child pornography),
(indecent solicitation of a child),
(sexual exploitation of a child),
(custodial sexual misconduct),
(sexual misconduct with a person with a disability),
(soliciting for a juvenile prostitute),
(patronizing a juvenile prostitute),
(keeping a place of juvenile prostitution),
(juvenile pimping),
(exploitation of a child),
(criminal sexual assault),
(aggravated criminal sexual assault),
(predatory criminal sexual assault of a child),
(criminal sexual abuse),
(aggravated criminal sexual abuse),
(ritualized abuse of a child).

Tags: illinois, registration, Sex offenders, sexual predators
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Spanx for Men

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Most men wouldn’t buy a shirt designed to keep their rolls at bay make them look thinner.
But a shirt that “encourages better posture” is another story.
The fine guys at Equmen realized this and designed the “Core Precision Undershirt”

From the Equmen blog:
“With this hardworking baby on, the first thing that happens is it encourages better posture. This helps you to stand up straighter, alleviate back pain, and most importantly, hold your head up higher. On top of that, blood circulation is improved, which gives you a healthier colour, while comfort is improved via body temperature control. Finally, there is a clear slimming effect as the shirt optimizes the body in all the right places. As a result of these benefits, you will project an overall energy that exudes confidence.”

Translation:
“Spanx for men”

Tags: compression clothing, core precision undershirt, equmen, sliming, Spanx
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Graduating During a Recession? Bring in the Reinforcements!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Congratulations are in order to Welch’s on this brilliant packaging.
Nothing says “well done” like popping a bottle of bubbly.
Although, given the current state of the economy, recent grads are going to need more than sparkling juice.

Tags: bubbly, celebration, class of 2009, class of 2010, drinking, gifts, Graduation, recession, tip it, Welchs
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If Pluto had Wikipedia - Plutonians would be pissed.

Monday, June 8th, 2009

For those of you who graduated high school before 2007, you many share in my remorse in the loss of Pluto as a planet.

The solar system was such a staple in k-12 education that I’d grown fond of the nine eight little darlings. I still have a hard time adjusting to Pluto being declassified as a planet. The harsh reality is explained,

“From its discovery in 1930 until 2006, Pluto was considered the Solar System’s ninth planet. In the late 1970s, following the discovery of minor planet 2060 Chiron in the outer Solar System and the recognition of Pluto’s very low mass, its status as a major planet began to be questioned. Later, in the early 21st century, many objects similar to Pluto were discovered in the outer solar system, notably the scattered disc object Eris, which is 27% more massive than Pluto. On August 24, 2006, the IAU defined the term “planet” for the first time. This definition excluded Pluto as a planet, and added it as a member of the new category “dwarf planet.”"

Shadow boxes will never be the same!

Via Wikipedia

Tags: earth, jupiter, Mars, mercury, neptune, Planets, pluto, saturn, shadow boxes, solar system, uranus, venus
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Fashion Trends I Never Understood

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

While we’re (often) on the subject of fashion, here’s a look back onto some popular looks of the past, and just trying to wrap my brain around them. Perhaps a kind reader could shed some light onto these fashion choices, which sometimes were no more than a flash in the pan.

Loony Toons Shirts
This was the wild shit for a while back in fifth or sixth grade, circa 93-94. All the “tough kids” with baggy pants wore shit like this. How was that supposed to be tough, though?!

We be thuggin'

Every Team Ever Apparel

Frank Antonoff Rules.

Can’t decide what team you like? Just like sports in general? How about a just wearing a hat/jacket/jeans (SEEN ‘EM) with logos of every imaginable team ever on it? Makes no sense. Plus, the way they are hap hazardly stiched all willy-nilly just makes it even worse.

Chuck Taylor Heels
Pretty sure these were popular for a hot second back in the early- to mid-2000s. Seriously. Not much commentary necessary.

I'd like to see Bob Cousy play in these

Wrap-Around Sunglasses
Hey, Doc, can you tell me how the future is? It looks like you’re playing Virtual Boy.

Greetings, Earthlings

Nerdy Silk Shirts
These were in abundance at my college. Some had Dragon Ball Z Characters on them. Most had dragons or at least flames. One dude’s was awesome, because it had a tiger on it.

Dudes who wear this definitely like final fantasy

Plugs
These were never cool. Just…disgusting. Why are they still popular here in Chicago?! At least this guy has another sexual option at his disposal.