In a last minute move, Juno will join the best movies of the year list because of how teenage pregnancy is shown in a smart, comedic, but still dramatic way. Many have said the film is quirky and they couldn’t be more accurate. Every cast member exemplifies their character and the music, played at just [...]
EarthTalk: Population growth? Soda cans?
Dec. 31, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: Green groups don’t seem to discuss human population growth, but I think the biggest issue confronting the planet is the collective demand we put upon it. And what is the difference in impact between population growth in Third World countries, which are poor, against that in the U.S., where we consume and waste [...]
deskUNPDF Professional
Dec. 31, 2007 Leave a Comment
When it comes to converting PDFs to word documents for editing, your software choice options are very limited. Docudesk, a company, which specializes in PDF software solutions, announced it’s deskUNPDF Professional that essentially converts PDF’s into various other formats like spreadsheets, websites and various image formats. Formats include: Open Document Format (.ODT), Excel (.XLS), Comma [...]
Letterman strikes back
Dec. 30, 2007 Leave a Comment
David Letterman reached a deal on December 28 with the union for striking screenwriters. The agreement will let his show return to the air next week, bringing his writing staff back with him. The Writers Guild of America called its pact with Letterman a sign of union readiness to negotiate a deal with major film [...]
Mythbusters Season 4 complete collection DVD
Dec. 30, 2007 Leave a Comment
Meet up with Jamie, Adam, Tory, Kari and Grant in the Mythbusters Season 4 DVD. The collection has all 30-episodes on 6 discs, giving you almost 19 hours of one of the best programs on television. Discovery put out the entire fourth season “as they debunk, decode and demystify some of the most popular urban [...]
Download the Switchball demo
Dec. 30, 2007 Leave a Comment
We have a review of Switchball coming 1/1/08, but for now, here’s a chance to get the demo. Switchball is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3D world. Control an ever-changing ball along a narrow winding course suspended in midair. Solve your way through challenging levels jam-packed with obstacles, traps and mazes. This [...]
Slings & Arrows: The Complete Collection
Dec. 28, 2007 Leave a Comment
From Acorn Media, Slings & Arrows: The Complete Collection on DVD is a 7-volume boxed set of the universally acclaimed hit Sundance Channel series with all 18 episodes plus a bonus disc with all new extra bonus features. Slings & Arrows stars Paul Gross (Due South) and Mark McKinney (Saturday Night Live, Kids in the [...]
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
Dec. 27, 2007 1 Comment
Though you may never hear it in the game, NeGeo Battle Coliseum is set in February 2017 by new Japanese calendar. A man is trying to take over the NeoGeo world by defeating the strongest warriors and claiming the title. If that power were to fall into his hands, contol of the enter world would [...]
Retro: PC Desk
Dec. 26, 2007 Leave a Comment
This review originally appeared on Reviewcenter.com and Sharewarejunkies.com in 1998. It was good DOS software that seems to have slipped through the cracks of time. We can’t find a download link for it anymore. By John Guilfoil PC Desk is a Personal Information Manager for DOS. It is a very handy and smallin size utility [...]
Crash of the Titans
Dec. 26, 2007 Leave a Comment
In a way, Crash of the Titans represents everything about Playstation 2 in 2008 — still bloody good, but there’s not a whole lot more to expect out of it. Even without its original creator, Crash Bandicoot is still a strong video game franchise, and it’s the best thing Sierra has going for it right [...]
A provocative new e-greeting
Dec. 25, 2007 Leave a Comment
With current tech trends, your inbox may be full of them right now. E-cards, carrying messages of “Happy Holidays,” “Happy Birthday,” “I’m Sorry,” and various stages of romance flood e-mail accounts with cute, fuzzy, make-your-insides-warm images and songs. And, truth be told, they’re usually deleted after the minute it takes to watch them. I’m guilty [...]
EarthTalk: Carbon Footprint? Recycling as law?
Dec. 24, 2007 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: My New Year’s Resolution is to reduce my "carbon footprint" to help fight global warming. Do you have suggestions for ways I can make good on my promise? – Carrie, via e-mail There’s never been a more urgent time to reduce your carbon footprint. With the U.S. government still opting out of mandatory [...]
Duke Nukem Forever teaser trailer
Dec. 23, 2007 Leave a Comment
Holy shit. How long have we been talking about this one for? 3D Realms has released a teaser trailer for Duke Nukem Forever. “it’s just a teaser, rest assured more is coming,” the company said December 18. Duke Nukem Forever has been in development since 1997. Setbacks, developer problems, distributor problems, technology problems and just [...]
64th Annual Golden Globe nominees
Dec. 22, 2007 Leave a Comment
Yet another award season is upon us and the first in the list is the Golden Globe Awards. The award show airs on NBC at 8 p.m., January 13. Usually seen as a prelude to the winners of the Oscars these year’s nominees will make an interesting competition as many are deserving of recognition. Motion [...]
Ultralink’s Don Bouchard recovering after serious accident
Dec. 21, 2007 4 Comments
Don Bouchard, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at high-end audio/video cable maker Ultralink, is recovering in a Houston hospital after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident this week. “He is expected to recover and is surrounded by his family, close friends and business associates at this time,” said James Noyd of Noyd [...]