Mike's Personal Blog

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2008-11-20T04:03:00.003-05:00

13 Thrilling Ways Steampunk Art Hijacks Hi-Tech [30 PICS]

2008-11-20T03:35:00.001-05:00

Steampunk design is seen by some as a reaction to today's generic, plastic gadgets that all look the same until one gets very, very close - practical yes, pleasing no. So polish up that monocle, bring on the brass and banish cookie-cutter clutter as Steampunk artists find thirteen more ingenious ways to redesign the world.

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Will Smith and Tony Romo Crash Texas High School Pep Rally

2008-11-20T03:34:00.003-05:00

Cowboys QB Tony Romo and Fresh Prince Will Smith stopped by a Texas High School Pep Rally and helped get the crowd pumped up. In a related story, 12 Texan teens for the first time ever have a legitimate reason for feeling stupid they ditched a pep rally.

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Mozilla To Lose It's Non-Profit Status

2008-11-20T03:34:00.001-05:00

Today, the (for-now) non-profit Mozilla Foundation released its financial statements for 2007 (embedded below). Revenues for the organization behind the open-source Firefox browser were up 12 percent to $75 million, with search-related royalties from Google accounting for 88 percent of the total, or $66 million.

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Yankee's Mike Mussina to retire after 18-year career

2008-11-20T03:32:00.001-05:00

As expected, New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina has decided to retire, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the situation. Mussina informed the Yankees last week he would give them a decision by the end of this week.

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You Think Your Job Is Cool? Work For Google Zurich & Check Out Your Workspace!

2008-11-19T23:08:00.000-05:00

Eight Things to Expect in the Next iPhone Update

2008-11-18T01:47:00.003-05:00

One of the great things about the iPhone is the regular software updates. Free and automatic improvements are piped, hot and steaming, to your pocket computer.

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Demand for iPhone Developers Up 500%

2008-11-18T01:47:00.001-05:00

The SDK and the success of the App Store have combined to create an emerging professional category, that of iPhone application developer. According to oDesk, a technology outsourcer billing itself as the “leading marketplace and global IT platform for outsourcing technology jobs to certified, freelance, Apple iPhone developers”.

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iPhone users now have access to 20,000 WiFi hotspots

2008-11-18T01:44:00.001-05:00

This should come as good news for iPhone owners. AT&T announced plans yesterday to purchase Wayport, a Wi-Fi provider that caters to a number of businesses including McDonalds and an impressive array of Hotel chains. All in all, the deal now bolsters the number of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots to 20,000, and are free to use for all iPhone owners.

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Online, Multi-Player Gaming Comes To The iPhone

2008-11-18T01:42:00.003-05:00

Apple's iPhone's gaming platform is already a huge hit. And it's starting to get more fun: Companies are starting to roll out games that take advantage of the phone's Internet features for live, multi-player gaming.

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Barack Obama Uses a Mac

2008-11-18T01:42:00.001-05:00

Here's an interesting factoid you probably didn't know about our tech-savvy president-elect: He's a Mac user, but not an iPhone user, though. "He says his worst habit is constantly checking his BlackBerry," Telegraph writes.

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Young Steve Jobs Expresses Feelings Towards IBM

2008-11-18T01:23:00.000-05:00

If you know much about Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, Inc., you'll know how his hatred for IBM was one of the founding reasons for Apple Computers. His view of IBM being suit-stucken corporate robot prisoners has been widely expressed.

Here's a recent pic of good old Boy Stevie paying a visit to IBM:

Are You Ready for Digital TV by 2009? If Not, Get Started!

2008-11-14T12:30:00.000-05:00

South Park Competes with High School Musical

2008-11-13T21:21:00.001-05:00

Presidential Shocker

2008-11-13T21:19:00.001-05:00

It's better to burn out than to fade away!

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Who Is the Real James Bond?

2008-11-13T19:32:00.001-05:00

With Quantum of Solace about to release in the U.S., the time is right to ask: Who is the real James Bond?

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Why Canada's Banks Don't Need Help

2008-11-13T19:31:00.001-05:00

In the midst of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Canada's banking system is the soundest in the world.

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Can Detox Foot Pads REALLY Make You Feel Better?

2008-11-13T01:18:00.001-05:00

Detox foot pads are supposed to take advantage of 60 acupressure points found on the soles of your feet in order to draw out toxins. They are said to "stimulate, energize and draw out chemicals, toxins & heavy metals from the body." But do they really work or is just all a bunch of hype?

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Call of Duty :: World At War :: It's Out!

2008-11-11T21:54:00.003-05:00

I'm so excited as I'm about to open my latest XBOX 360 addition: 'Call of Duty: World At War'. I've been waiting for this game for a very long time.

Here's the awesome trailer:

Smoke-Free

2008-11-11T20:12:00.000-05:00

I am proud to say I'm smoke-free for 5 days now & saved $36 & didn't smoke 111 cigarettes so far.

Keep rooting for me.

-- Post From My iPhone

Man Finds $182,000 hidden in bathroom wall!

2008-11-11T03:36:00.001-05:00

Cash Hidden in Ohio House Walls Becomes Contractor's Nightmare, A contractor who found $182,000 in Depression-era currency hidden in a bathroom wall has ended up with only a few thousand dollars, but he feels some vindication.

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Playstation 3 Vs XBox 360

2008-11-06T03:26:00.000-05:00

Playstation 3 Vs XBox 360
While researching which console to go with, I found this extremely in-depth comparison between the XBOX 360 by Microsoft & the PlayStation 3 (PS3) by Sony.

The PS3 would cost me about 25% more in Credit Card Rewards points (which is how I plan on paying for the console).

Fake Call App Gets You Out Of Awkward Situations

2008-11-05T22:37:00.003-05:00

Magic Tap, a 99-cent iPhone application, lets you send fake calls to yourself on command, just in case you ever need an excuse to get out of an awkward situation such as a horrible blind date, or having "that talk" with your girlfriend.

Call of Duty 5 - World At War

2008-11-05T20:52:00.005-05:00

I cannot wait until Tuesday! Call of Duty 5 - World At War - coming out November 11, 2008!!
Here's a leaked Perk List I found online via my RSS headlines.

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Google Buys A Fighter Jet!

2008-11-05T18:41:00.000-05:00

Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have added to their fleet. They are now the proud owners of a fighter jet.