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Apple releases Grand Central Dispatch into the Open Source community

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:06:23 -0700

Apple releases Grand Central Dispatch into the Open Source community:

In a move that has surprised many, Apple has decided to open source their multiprocessor task management technology known as Grand Central Dispatch. This comes as a surprise because the technology…

Streetsblog Off Today, Cars Off Market Tomorrow

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:06:22 -0700

Streetsblog Off Today, Cars Off Market Tomorrow:

At least for private cars during a trial closure. Photo: Bryan Goebel

Following the lead of Streetsblog NYC, we’re off today in observance of Yom Kippur, though we remind you that your…

Frank Schaeffer on Maddow: 'Evangelicals distrust facts'

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:15:10 -0700

Frank Schaeffer on Maddow: 'Evangelicals distrust facts':

Frank Schaeffer, son of evangelist Francis Schaeffer, on Rachel Maddow. “The evangelical subculutre has rotted the brain of the USA. The Republican party is totally enthralled to this subculture to…

Steve Jobs at his home office in 1982

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:10:30 -0700

Steve Jobs at his home office in 1982:

“This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that’s what I had.” – Steve Jobs

Amazing picture and quote from Diana…

Afternoon Palate Cleanser: "He-Wolf" Spoof of Shakira's "She-Wolf"

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:10:05 -0700

Afternoon Palate Cleanser: "He-Wolf" Spoof of Shakira's "She-Wolf":

It looks like we have a new “Single Ladies” when it comes to spoof videos on YouTube (particularly from dance-talented gay men), and it’s Shakira’s “She-Wolf.” While it may not inspire…

YouTube Comes To A 5-Star Realization: Its Ratings Are Useless

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:10:05 -0700

YouTube Comes To A 5-Star Realization: Its Ratings Are Useless:

The graph above is hilarious. It represents the way in which people rate videos on YouTube. As you can see, there are some 1-stars and a huge amount of 5-stars, and then basically no 2, 3,…

Google’s Plan to Kill Internet Explorer? Google Wave

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:10:03 -0700

Google’s Plan to Kill Internet Explorer? Google Wave:

Earlier today, we informed you about Google Chrome Frame, a Google plug-in for Internet Explorer that “seamlessly brings Google Chrome’s open web technologies and speedy JavaScript…

10 Revealing Infographics about the Web

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:53:08 -0700

10 Revealing Infographics about the Web:

The use of graphics as a tool for educating viewers is a great approach to sharing information. It’s an effective way of composing otherwise boring information and data into an easy-to-consume and…

New iPhone app! Passcode, Editing, and More!

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:21:00 -0700

New iPhone app! Passcode, Editing, and More!:

Many of us at Mint are iPhone users so we’re as excited about our new iPhone app as we hope you’ll be. Keeping things simple is especially important on a mobile device so rather than cram in 100s of…

A Terrific Breast Cancer Ad (PIC)

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:50:39 -0700

A Terrific Breast Cancer Ad (PIC):

This artist really knocked one out of the park!

Mac OS X 10.7 “Ceiling Cat” Alpha Build

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:34:46 -0700

Mac OS X 10.7 “Ceiling Cat” Alpha Build:

The next super secret Mac OS X alpha is in the works! In an obvious jab at the feline obsession with Mac OS X build names, a satirical image of a 10.7 build installer has appeared on …

Flying Devils

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:04:17 -0700

Flying Devils:

In this clip from National Geographic’s Wild Chronicles, two filmmakers study Johnny Rooks, predatory birds sometimes called Flying Devils, in the Faulkland Islands. Meanwhile, the birds are…

Interview with John Marcotte, author of bill to ban divorce

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:53:22 -0700

Interview with John Marcotte, author of bill to ban divorce:

Rob Cockerham interviewed John Marcotte, a Sacramento man who filed a petition with the California Secretary of State to get a voter’s initiative onto the 2010 ballot in California that…

Yoked By Our Own History

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:28:30 -0700

Yoked By Our Own History:

Who doesn’t love YouTube? I kind of always relate it to New Orleans in that you go in there for what you say is a second and then in an instant you are hypnotized by the sheer number of crazy…

Sega Dreamcast Turns 10

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:28:30 -0700

Sega Dreamcast Turns 10:

traycerb writes “It’s been 10 years since 9/9/1999, when the Dreamcast launched on American shores. The hardware was ahead of its time; online capability, web browser, a visual memory unit, and a…

Cats Don't Care WTF (Pic)

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:14:18 -0700

Cats Don't Care WTF (Pic):

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Scientists Uncover Blood Test That May Predict MS

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:49:01 -0700

Scientists Uncover Blood Test That May Predict MS:

London, England (AHN) – Scientists have discovered a blood test that may predict the course of multiple sclerosis (MS), or even indicate who is likely to develop the condition after a first…

The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:49:01 -0700

The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco:

photo by Scott Beale

The Transamerica Pyramid, San Franicsco’s tallest and most recognizable building, which ironically is no longer the headquarters of Transamerica.

This is a…

Coming Soon: Mission Minis Retail Store

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:04:36 -0700

Coming Soon: Mission Minis Retail Store:

The word on the street is that Mission Minis, the golf-cart delivering organic cupcake bakers, will be opening up a retail store at 3168 22nd Street (between Capp and Mission).

T-Shirts portraying Evolution causes stir at MO High School

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:52:17 -0700

T-Shirts portraying Evolution causes stir at MO High School:

The band director of Sedalia, Missouri’s Smith-Cotton High School recently got in hot water for making T-shirts that depict primates evolving into man. On the T-shirt, monkeys and early humans hold…