Another year, another random war. Soon after we all were told that the U.S. is flat broke and can’t even afford heating assistance for the poor, the U.S. gets involved in yet another expensive war. How many millions is this costing the U.S. and all the countries involved (most if not all who claim to be having severe financial problems) and how many lives will be lost? We always seem to have money for bombers and bombs, as though those things take precedence over everything else. This time around, I also noticed that most media anchors and even the reporters were heavily pushing for a war to start. CNN International was the worst perpetrator of a constant push for war before the bombing began. (Of course, they stand to profit from their coverage of a new war, since many people are “bored” with the old ones.) Shock and Awe 2: US, France and Britain Pound Libya France fired the first shots in the new war with Libya, but the Obama Administration was close behind, with US warships firing upwards of 120 Tomahawk missiles at targets inside Libya. The strikes came largely overnight, and exactly what they hit is largely [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2011
‘Futurism: An Art/Life Movement’ screens in Montreal Festival
Screening at the FIFA Festival (The International Festival of Films on Art)
March 23 + 25, 2011
Montreal
Futurism: An Art/Life Movement
Based on exhaustive research in cooperation with his family, this docudrama portrays the revolutionary views of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876-1944), the leading advocate of Futurism.
Futurism is an intellectual and artistic movement. Created in Italy in 1909, Futurism advocates for a new aesthetic based on progress, machines and speed.
The narrative voice of Marinetti himself conveys the language of this movement, which sought to encompass all forms of creativity.
The film combines historical re-enactments, drama and action, interviews with Italian and international scholars and critics, 3D computer graphics and archival footage. Don’t miss this film. The future is now.
Luca Verdone / Italy, France / 2010 / Colour / 52 min / Italian with English subtitles
Disaster Alert for Android Gives You Real-Time Updates on the World’s Active Hazards [Apps]
If there's anything the Japan quake has taught us, it's that disaster can strike at any moment. PDC's Disaster Alert app for Android can help you cope with this scary fact by giving you real-time alerts on the world's active hazards, including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, storms and more. [Android Market] More »
Here’s A Wireless iPhone Battery Pack That You Can Program [Video]
Most battery-life extending pack tend to be brain dead, they automatically charge when they're the needed. The Wi.U is a bit different. You can set the date, time and percentage you want the charger to activate. More »
This Week’s Top Web Comedy Video: Sorority Pillow Fight [Video]
When badass Michelle Rodriguez joins in a pillow fight, well, that pillow fight gets dangerous. You'll think it's sexy, and then you'll just need a hug. More »
Nintendo 3DS Buyer’s Guide [Shopping]
We've played the games. We've shown you its most show-offy feature. We've been surprised how much we liked the 3DS. (And we expected we'd like it a lot.) So should you get your $250 out of your sock on March 27th and buy a Nintendo 3DS? Probably not. More »
Tethered Jailbreak Already Available for iOS 4.3.1 [Apple]
iOS 4.3.1 was just released earlier today, but there's already a tethered jailbreak available for it—which'll work assuming you're not using an iPad 2. More »
Android May Be the Greatest Legal Destruction of Wealth in History [Android]
Bill Gurley thinks that Android is an unstoppable freight train that will prevail against all its rivals. For Google, Android is not even a product with a business plan. It's just a weapon at the service of their master domination strategy, a way to destroy any potential threats that may eventually kill their search monster. This is how they are doing it and the potential consequences. More »
How to Properly Entertain Yourself Using the Color App [Humor]
Strange Device Adds Tactile Feedback to Ebooks [Video]
Do you ever wish that your slender ebook reader was encased in a clunky fake book just so that you can pretend that you're flipping through real pages? Me neither, but there's a device that'll grant that wish anyway. More »
The 3DS Launch Games To Buy, Borrow or Avoid [Launch Game Guide]
We've played 14 of the sixteen available in stores this weekend when the 3DS comes out in North America. Four of them are worth buying. The rest? Read on to see. More »
Time Warner Cable Charges Man $16 Million to Watch March Madness [Wtf]
How much do you love basketball? Enough to pay your cable bill? Probably. Enough to pay $16 million dollars? Probably not! So you can imagine the surprise of Ohioan Daniel DeVirgilio when he learned TWC tried to do just that. More »
GV Mobile+ for iOS Updates, Brings Push Notifications, Redesigned Interface [Downloads]
iOS: Google may have their own official Voice app in the App Store now, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a better app than the original GV Mobile+. Today's update adds push notifications, a redesigned interface, and even multimedia messaging. More »
This Guy Built A Cell Phone Amplifier Out Of A Broken Trumpet [Video]
Christopher Locke wanted to amplify music from cell phones and portable music players, so he built the Analog Tele-Phonographer out of a broken trumpet and assorted parts. This is a prototype, but others are in production. [Christopher Locke via Neatorama] More »
Perhaps African Leaders Should Avoid Facebook [Factoid]
A new statistical analysis indicates that the more Facebook fans an African politician has, the more likely they are to be forced from power. More »
Who Would Want These Ridiculous Diamond Speakers? [Crap]
There's just something about these XPS Diamond speakers that makes me want to retch. Sure, full USB means no clutter. Yeah, I guess a mini remote is nice? But I don't want to look at giant, meh-looking orbs while listening to music. But the worst part is the PR: "An outstanding design, honed to appeal to female audiences." What does that even mean? Anything plasticky and vaguely shaped like jewelry is a girl's best friend? You can do better. [7 Gadgets] More »
Top Stories: Friday, March 25, 2011 [Total Recap]
Sad Website Will Create Sad Virtual Girlfriend for Your Sad Life [Wtf]
Don't have a girlfriend, and don't want to put forth any iota of effort to get one? You're in luck! Creepy web service Cloud Girlfriend will create a virtual GF who will interact with you over social networks. Ah, love. More »
Evernote Now Gets Along With iPad 2 Cameras [Blip]
Turn Your Facebook Pics Into Live Wallpaper With This Android App [Apps]
Live wallpapers can be really fun and interactive, but PhotoWall Live Wallpaper makes them intensely personal. It goes beyond using the pictures in your gallery and extends to Facebook. More »
