June 2010
Marc Newson restyles the glamour of '50s with... →
There’s a sense of pride and joy as the world of Ferretti Yachts and Italian Design partners with the renowned Australian designer Marc Newson to bring out the special version of the historic…
Stanford Graduates Release Pulse, A Must-Have News... →
Akshay Kothari and Ankit Gupta, two Stanford grads who signed up for the Launch Pad class at the University’s Institute of Design (aka d.school), could have hardly chosen a better path to try…
Woman Sues Google Maps After Getting Hit By Car →
A woman from L.A. has filed a lawsuit against Internet leviathan Google, claiming that the walking directions she was given by its Google Maps site led her to walk down a Utah highway, where she…
Survivor debuted 10 years ago today →
Today is Memorial Day, of course, and it happens to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of Survivor’s May 31, 2000, debut. Yes, it has been one decade since the CBS reality competition first…
May 2010
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Original Prince of Persia hits the App Store →
The original, 1989 Prince of Persia game has been ported to the iPad and iPhone just in time for the feature film based on the franchise.
James McAvoy to Lead the X-Men as Young Professor... →
James McAvoy: superhero! Though I never thought I’d see the day, I’m excited to report that McAvoy has been cast in X-Men: First Class as a young Charles Xavier!
The Scottish thespian will…
Rocco DiSpirito to Host 'Dinner Party' on Bravo →
Rocco DiSpirito is having a dinner party, and everyone with basic cable is invited.
The famed Italian-American chef, author and TV personality is ready to make the jump from A&E, where his…
Tyra Banks says farewell on final talk show →
A teary Tyra Banks wrapped up her Tyra talk show today. “I had journalists tell me this show was going to be canceled in two weeks, and it’s …
People Are Stupid →
Roman Polanski is shopping a live action version starring Selena Gomez. He needs financing fast, she’s almost eighteen.
In the wake of the Arizona immigration debate, some people have…
Exclusive: Syfy gets real with ‘Top Chef’ alum... →
Syfy is breaking into the reality biz in a big way. Sources confirm to me exclusively that the cable network is adding to its lineup not one, not two, but three new reality shows (all tentatively…
ABC Intends to Reboot Alias By Inadvertently... →
After the early demise of ABC’s sci-fi series FlashForward, speculation is rising that the network may try to retain its crestfallen Lost fanbase with a remake of Alias. Discussions…
TV Review: Gary Coleman in critical condition →
Joel McHale Isn't Leaving 'The Soup,' Says Writer... →
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For the past six years, Joel McHale has led one of television’s most enjoyable clubhouses on ‘The Soup.’ It’s a place where the crew and…
Andy Richter is the Host of CBS’s “Pyramid” →
Pyramid finally has a host! Andy Richter, the actor/comedian and Conan O’Brien sidekick, is going to host the CBS daytime pilot being produced by Embassy Row and Sony Pictures. This is the…
Video game addiction: The same as getting high on... →
A UK therapist claims that two hours of playing video games gives the same high as doing a line of cocaine. Of course that raises the question of, well, what would you rather your kid…
2,010 Calorie Cold Stone Shake Named Worst Drink... →
Only days after the Center for Science in the Public Interest ruined everyone’s dinner plans with their list of the worst meals available at U.S. restaurants, the muscle-bound dudes over at…
Banksy hits Boston →
Street artist Banksy hit Boston a couple of weeks ago with two images on separate Essex Streets in Chinatown and Cambridge. Though there is some speculation that the images may…
The Truman Show →
The Truman Show delusion is how some psychiatrists are describing the condition of psychotic patients who believe they are filmed stars of reality TV programs. Another patient traveled to New…
How Much For That Sandwich and Chips? →
Like Panera Bread but think it’s a little out of your price range? If you’re in St. Louis, you may be in luck. The ex-CEO of the company is starting a new restaurant exactly like his…
Edible Crayons Draw Crazy Squiggles In Your... →
Here’s an idea I can get behind. Edible crayons! Luxirare created a box of eight colors (flavors?), using household ingredients such as nuts, sesame seeds and melted marshmallow…
New Method Could Print Out Prescription Pills to... →
Printing Pills A new method that prints liquefied medicine onto pills could make them easier to swallow. via Flickr/ Erix!
System liquefies medicine and makes it into printable ink
A new…
How to Reboot Your Sleep Cycle and Get the Rest... →
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fidipidi: a Facebook app for sending real greeting... →
fidipidi, aside from being a portmanteau of serendipity and Pheidippides, is a Facebook application that allows you to create real-world greeting cards that get sent through the U.S….
Ellen Page Joins Diane Keaton in HBO's 'Tilda' →
By Jeff Sneider Oscar-nominated “Juno” star Ellen Page has signed on to co-star opposite Oscar winner Diane Keaton in HBO’s half-hour comedy pilot “Tilda,” reports Entertainment Weekly.
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Best Buy Bringing TiVo to Its Insignia TVs →
Best Buy, not content to simply ride on Google TV’s coattails, said today that it’s working with TiVo to integrate the DVR maker’s software into its Insignia brand of TVs, which would allow the…
Amityville Horror home for sale →
This lovely five-bedroom home at 108 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York is now for sale for $1.15 million. Who cares? Well, 108 Ocean Avenue used to be 112 Ocean Avenue, where…
Antarctica's "bleeding" glacier →
Like a secular version of one of those crazy weeping Virgin Mary statues, Taylor Glacier in Antarctica* has been known for the blood-like liquid that pours from it since the “Blood Falls“…
TV viewers now refusing to watch SD content? →
There’s a handy option in the DirecTV menu guide for “HDTV Channels.” On the rare occasion when I’m actually sitting in front of the TV looking to “channel surf” (more like “menu surf”…
Flower Grenades Turn Your Garden Into a... →
There is no denying the importance of curb appeal, but not all of us are willing to put on gloves and ridiculous straw hats to toil away on a garden. These flower grenades can change…
‘The Bachelorette’ returns tonight, as does... →
The new season of The Bachelorette starring 25-year-old Ali Fedotowsky premieres tonight (ABC, 9 p.m. ET), which means I’ll be stopping after work for one to three mojitos. It was a tradition begun…