Released quickly after Doom, using a modified version of the same game engine, Heretic is a fantasy first person shooter designed by Raven Software, published by id Software, and distributed, along with everything else in those days, by GT Interactive in 1994. Heretic introduced ambient noise — evil laughter and such — that was random, [...]
EarthTalk: Candles? Solar power from roads?
March 3, 2008 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? – Leanne Chacksfield, Cincinnati, OH Like most air fresheners, many scented candles contain and release phthalates, potentially harmful chemicals that have been linked to the disruption of hormonal systems and [...]
GearJuice
March 3, 2008 Leave a Comment
IOGEAR’s GearJuice is a nifty little product that’s perfectly handy for college students, glove compartments, suitcases and laptop bags. It supplies emergency power to nearly any small, portable device, but not in that disposable, one use, drug store special kind of way. The rechargeable lithium polymer battery will fill up your cell phone’s gas tank [...]
Chocolatier — no calories!
March 2, 2008 Leave a Comment
Chocolate fans, your PC game of choice has arrived in the form of Chocolatier by Brighter Minds Media. Surround yourself with every type of chocolate bar, truffle or delicacy you can possibly imagine, all while having a calorie free experience. Welcome to the world of chocolate — “The Elixir of the Gods.” Chocolatier challenges you [...]
Magicmirror
March 2, 2008 2 Comments
The other day I was browsing around the Internet when I discovered an online shopping tool called the Magicmirror. This product may be a breakthrough innovation in Technology and Science. The product relies on RFID or embedded microchips within the tags. The chips in the tags communicate with the system, providing the user with a [...]
Jumper: Griffin’s Story
March 2, 2008 Leave a Comment
Written by Matt Paprocki Jumper is a licensed title with one decent idea behind it, and it still manages to screw it up. As with the film, the characters have the ability to warp anywhere at any time. This fits right in with the fast paced, beat-em-up mechanics, but the execution is completely off. Following [...]
Eagles land Asante Samuel
March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
So much for the notion that the Eagles front office is cheap. After Blast and GCobb.com broke the story Thursday evening, cornerback Asante Samuel officially became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday afternoon. The deal for the 2007 Pro Bowler and All-Pro is reportedly worth $57 million over six years, with $20 million [...]
New Blake Lewis single out Thursday
March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
Arista Records announced recently that Blake Lewis will debut a new single, “How Many Words” in front of the American Idol audience March 6. The beat-boxing sixth season “Idol” finalist will then open up on radio stations nationwide March 11. “How Many Words,” a fan favorite off of Lewis’ debut album Audio Day Dream, was [...]
The Spiderwick Chronicles for Wii
March 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
This largely linear fantasy adventure, based on the book series of the same name, follows the adventures of the Grace family as they stumble into a unique situation when they move into a new house. Freddie Highmore does great double duty as twin brothers Jared and Simon while sister Mallory is voiced by Sarah Bolger. [...]
Katherine Heigl’s Irish pride
March 1, 2008 1 Comment
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we all prepare to celebrate in our own special ways and embrace our Irish roots. Take Katherine Heigl for instance. The “Knocked Up” star is half Irish, and was recently seen showing off her emerald pride by wearing the Primp’s Four Leaf Clover Hoodie ($165 at Bloomingdales). The soft and [...]
