You need brains to be conniving too. The new Miss Puerto Rico 2008 seems to have learned that the hard way. Ingrid Marie Rivera beat 29 other contestants to the title- and qualifying round for the Miss Universe pageant- even with hives all over her face and body. Pageant organizers have revealed that Rivera’s wardrobe [...]
Guitar Hero III
Nov. 26, 2007 2 Comments
Guitar Hero III came into the world with a large reputation to live up to. For months, gamers have been waiting to get their hands on the newest hit in the Guitar Hero franchise. It represents one of the best party games around and with new multiplayer modes, and it’s better than ever. Guitar Hero [...]
Fish Tycoon DS port
Nov. 26, 2007 1 Comment
Fish Tycoon is another one of those tycoon simulation games where your job is to make money by raising, building, birthing or otherwise developing animals, people or infrastructure. This Majesco title stretches the capabilities of the Nintendo DS touchscreen. There are more than 750 different varieties of fish you can raise and sell using genetic [...]
The Music of Star Wars, 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Nov. 26, 2007 Leave a Comment
Sony Classical recently released an 8-CD set commemorating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. The box set contains music from episodes IV, V and VI with original artwork, as well as the all new Corellian Edition, a bonus CD with artwork, posters and photos and limited edition posters and stickers inside. The Corellian Edition CD [...]
EarthTalk: Medical waste? Road paving?
Nov. 26, 2007 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: Where does all the medical waste from labs, doctor’s offices and hospitals go? Does it just get put in a barrel and buried? Do they dump it in the oceans? With all the waste that is probably generated, it would be interesting to know where all those vials of blood and stuff go. [...]
Top 10 Movies 2007
Nov. 25, 2007 1 Comment
With so many films to pick from it was hard to decide which films were the best of the best in 2007. After thinking it through and reviewing all the films that came out this year, the task became easier. There were the summer hits, like Live Free or Die Hard, and the love stories, like Lars and the Real Girl. However, these flicks had something for everyone and made it big with the critics … and at the ticket booth. [...]
Read our “top five” lists after Gametap makes you laugh
Nov. 23, 2007 Leave a Comment
If you ask Gametap, they’ll give you a great variety of video games parents can play with their children. Including Lego Star Wars and other Nintendo DS games — which is odd considering that would require both the parent and the child to have their own Nintendo DS. They are also quick to warn parents [...]
Dinner?
Nov. 22, 2007 Leave a Comment
Can’t get away from campus for Thanksgiving? Stuck working in Boston all week and thinking you’re going to miss the turkey and stuffing? Chef Ryan Cyr is working on Thanksgiving too, but he’s not going to miss the turkey. The executive chef at Sidney’s Grille will be making the traditional plates today plus everything from [...]
Nelly Furtado live DVD and CD coming Dec. 4
Nov. 21, 2007 Leave a Comment
Nelly Furtado is set to release a collection of live performances from her 2007 Get Loose World Tour. A DVD will feature 17 songs from her set list (including a cover of Gnarls Barcley’s “Crazy” previously not released in the U.S.) and a half hour of documentary footage. The music CD version will consist of [...]
Nirvana MTV Unplugged performance on DVD
Nov. 21, 2007 Leave a Comment
A previously unreleased acoustic performance by legendary alternative rock band Nirvana will hit shelves soon with behind the scenes footage and additional songs not originally seen on the 1993 broadcast. “The complete, unedited 66-minute concert including ‘Something In The Way’ and ‘Oh Me’ not aired during the original 44-minute broadcast,” MTV said in a statement. [...]
Burnout Paradise artwork released
Nov. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Electronic Arts has released the box art and screenshots for the next chapter in the classic Burnout racing franchise. Burnout Paradise is out January 8 for PS3 and xbox 360. Tear through the streets of Paradise City, filled with insane super jumps and hundreds of smashable targets, looking for shortcuts to give you that competitive [...]
First look: Rock Band reviewed
Nov. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
Blast Magazine’s Bradley Ouellette spent a day with Harmonix near Boston, making him one of the first reporters to get to know this hot new game. Read his review and stay tuned for his full report from Harmonix HQ!
Sony Cinescore Professional Soundtrack Creation
Nov. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
As YouTube videos become better and better (shockingly…the videos are getting better, the photos are getting better, but now if only as many people would learn where commas and semicolons go…) and high-definition video cameras come down in price, we are starting to see amateur and small-business video rise in production value. That’s why software [...]
Shiny things: EnerDel battery pack
Nov. 18, 2007 Leave a Comment
On October 9, Indianapolis-based EnerDel unveiled a new Lithium-ion battery pack for hybrid-electric vehicles. “We believe that our battery technology is a pivotal advancement that will enable HEVs and eventually PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) and EVs (electric vehicles) to become the predominant forms of transportation in the world,” said Charles Gassenheimer, Vice Chairman of Ener1, EnerDel’s [...]
Popcorn 3 update for Leopard
Nov. 16, 2007 Leave a Comment
Roxio has released an update for its popular video software, Popcorn 3, which we reviewed last month. The v3.0.2 update addresses several bugs. “In addition to Leopard compatibility fixes, this version solves a number of other issues,” said Roxio’s Mirka Janus. The update is available for free on the Roxio website. Popcorn v3.0.2 Changes: Popcorn [...]
Stephen King talks horror on ABC’s Nightline Nov. 16
Nov. 16, 2007 Leave a Comment
Stephen King talks to Nightline about his childhood, career and the secret to a successful horror film. The best-selling horror novelist doesn’t particularly like the new wave of graphic horror movies. Lots of body parts, but no heart, he says. He talked to on the eve of the New York premiere of Dimension Films’ “Stephen King’s The Mist,” based on a short story first published in 1980.
AMF Pinbusters video and screens
Nov. 16, 2007 Leave a Comment
New assets are out for the upcoming AMF Bowling: Pinbusters casual, multiplayer bowling game. This party-themed game lets you play in several backdrops, including my personal favorite, the Las Vegas skyline. Features: Full Use of Wii Controller — With easy to learn controls that mimic real bowling, it’s the next best thing to being at [...]
