December 2011
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Why Don't We Do Something?
Pretty cool video (and decent song) by Australian band “Hey Geronimo” in which they do live recreations of various iPhone games, including Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, Fruit Ninja, and Flight Control.
November 2011
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Sometimes it Doesn't Take a Big Idea to Change the...
Check out this Indiegogo project to supply inexpensive, solar lighting to third world and post-disaster countries. You can even get one for yourself with a donation of as little as $25.
October 2011
2 posts
Stickk →
Today I created an account on stickk.com, a website that allows you to set-up financial motivations for you to reach personal goals. In my case I set up a goal of writing for at least one hour each day. For each day I do not accomplish my goal $10 will be donated to a charity that I do not personally support; in this case the National Rifle Association. I don’t want to get into an argument...
September 2011
6 posts
Man guilty in mother's stabbing death over... →
He killed his mother over Avril Lavigne tickets! Avril Lavigne? Really? (via Chicago Breaking News)
City announces large-scale bike rental program →
Vimeo’s New Music Store →
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August 2011
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July 2011
1 post
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Vincent D'Onofrio (You Make My Heart Race)
“Vincent D’Onofrio (You Make My Heart Race)” (written by Mandee Schwartz and performed by Heather Dean, Emily FitzPatrick, and Molly Jones) is part of The Second City Training Center show “Tales from the Friend Zone” running Friday July 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 10:30 PM in Donny’s Skybox, Piper’s Alley 4th Floor.
June 2011
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I Love Cats
Holy shit. That is all I have to say about this one.
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Shootout of the Mini Shotguns!
Shootout of the Mini Shotguns! from Chad Johnson on Vimeo.
A nice test of various mini shotgun microphones. I’m kind of surprised at the results of the Sennheiser; I don’t think it sounds very good at all. I kind of want the Que Audio Micro Shotgun now. It would be great for shooting in tight spaces and sounds pretty good for its size.
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Evernote Peek: The First Smart Cover App for Your...
Check out this video demonstrating Evernote’s awesome use of the iPad 2 smart cover functionality!
May 2011
9 posts
listening to "Old School Reading Rainbow Theme" →
Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high.
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How To Spot Malware (And Remove It) If You’re...
Here’s a quick and easy article explaining how to detect and remove the MacDefender malware that everyone is making a big deal over. More important than how to remove the malware is simply how to avoid getting it in the first place:
Remember that there are currently no real Mac worms or viruses, this current malware threat requires you to actively install it.
Only install software from...
listening to "Iggy Pop - Live At The Avenue B 6.... →
Prosecutors: Couple ordered bacon shakes after... →
Bacon really does go well with anything!
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Autistic Reporter: Train Thankfully Unharmed In...
Autistic Reporter: Train Thankfully Unharmed In Crash That Killed One Man
Open source anti-theft solution for Mac, PCs &... →
Free software to aid in recovery of a stolen computer.
listening to "I Don't Like Mondays" →
April 2011
7 posts
PlayStation Network Hacked, User Data Stolen →
Sony is stating usernames, addresses, passwords were stolen. They cannot rule out that credit card data was also stolen.
Producer of Cubs documentary sued by investors →
Dear filmmakers, please do not lie to your investors. Thank you.
WatchApple introduces the iDea
Pandora sends user GPS, sex, birthdate, other data... →
Oh Pandora, I expected more from you. So disappointed.
listening to "jill sobule - underdog victorious" →
Underdog Victorious, he was simply glorious
March 2011
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Filming of Superman this Summer in Chicago →
Another large scale feature film shooting in Chicago soon!
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This video talks about the importance of play to human society. Apparently we should play with each other’s balls more often. (via Isabel Behncke: Evolution’s gift of play, from bonobo apes to humans | Video on TED.com)
AT&T Facebook traffic takes a loop through China |... →
Remember to enable SSL on your Facebook account! Here’s how - http://tinyurl.com/4kbgxja
listening to "Pixies - La La Love You" →
All I’m saying, pretty baby…
Brazilian Spider May Become Next Viagra →
Yep, you read that correctly.
Charlie Sheen Reacts to Police Raid: “It Wasn’t... →
Best headline ever! :D
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Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes
Charlie Sheen’s Winning Recipes from Charlie Sheen
This video really makes me wonder if the current public image of Charlie Sheen is intentionally manufactured for some unknown reason.
listening to "Talking Heads - Psycho Killer" →
Woke up with the Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” stuck in my head. Not sure if I should be worried. ;)
February 2011
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I'm on Hulu!
Check out Troma’s “Citizen Toxie” (The Toxic Avenger Part 4) on Hulu and see if you can spot my cameo! Don’t blink, you might miss me!
January 2011
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Satarii Star Accessory -- IndieGoGo
This is pretty awesome! A iPhone mount that allows the iPhone to follow you when shooting video.
Satarii IndieGoGo Campaign from Satarii on Vimeo.