Go watch Juno

Dec. 31, 2007   Leave a Comment  

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 [...]

Enough with the boob jobs

Dec. 27, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Details: women are getting FDA-approved breast implants in droves, but the truth is, no man wants to wrestle with two bloated bags of silicone.

The Review Center’s take on Myst

Dec. 27, 2007   1 Comment  

From 1998 Myst is a classic adventure game created in 1994. The journey begins on a mysterious and somewhat magical island world that seems like a ghost town, but despite the lack of inhabitants the isle contains several buildings and a hidden ship in the harbor. The game is a puzzle/adventure novel in which you [...]

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 [...]

Activision statement regarding guitar compatability

Dec. 20, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Here is the compete text of the Activision statement received by Blast December 14. To Music Gaming Fans: The recent announcement by MTV Games/Viacom’s Harmonix division that Activision is blocking Sony from releasing a patch and their plea to enable Rock Band software to work with Guitar Hero hardware paints a very misleading picture. In [...]

Details sparse on Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero III guitar issue

Dec. 20, 2007   2 Comments  

Many people bought Guitar Hero III. Some of them bought it with Rock Band to be able to add the second guitar to Rock Band, to, you know, make a band. Much to the surprise of many, the guitar for the Playstation 3′s Guitar Hero III will not work with Rock Band. Adding to the [...]

Hit up the Beehive, Boston’s hottest spot, for New Years Eve

Dec. 20, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Try the Beehive New Year’s Eve Cha Cha Cha for Chiquitas, Bananas & Mixed Nuts — Salsa, dancing and burlesque in the South End on the last night of the year.