May 2008
44 posts
Roku's Netflix Player vs. Apple TV: unboxing and... →
Netflix and Roku are stepping up to the plate with a media hub that promises a much less expensive way to watch movies online without a per-movie cost. In this preview ahead of our full review, we…
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Jennifer Government: NationStates
Read this book a while ago - game sounds interesting.
SAGA MMORTS Introduction
Have resisted any sort of MMO but this seems cool.
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SuperLame! Comic Word Balloon Engine
This is a fun site for adding word balloons to photos - best part about it is when you review your final word balloon creation and the image sort of moves in…
How to Unleash Your Creativity: Scientific... →
Three noted experts on creativity, each with a very different perspective and background, reveal powerful ways to unleash your creative self.Probably won’t hurt to read this.
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Troubling deals happening in the U.S. farm/political world.
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iJustine and Carson Daly’s new Inernet roundtable show. Coming soon.
FOX Pundit Wishes for Obama Assassination, Laughs! →
Liz Trotter on Fox wishes that Obama was assassinated and gleefully laughs. We always feared that Hillary’s comments would inspire some wacko out there, but not one in the plain view of the nation….
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Robert McKee’s Story Seminar
A seminar I am considering and have heard some good things about.
Announcing the I LOVE NEW YORK Short Film Competition
A one minute film competition all about…
Tricked Out Treehouse Tour →
Have ambitions of having the hangout house on your block? Then you’ll need a cool treehouse. Gather inspiration from this awesome display of arboreal DIY-ness. Daddy Troy guides you through the…
Dad Labs Episode: Arden's Garden →
Very Cute Dad Labs Episode. Mommys will love it.
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Rentometer by Rentomatic - Get House and Apartment Rental Comps by Entering an Address
It may be a very New York thing to say but this is way to much fun to play with. Calculate where your rent…
US billionaire Buffett backs Obama for president →
“He is my choice,” Buffett said.Commenting on the US economy, the 77-year-old investor who is known as the “Sage of Omaha,” stressed that fiscal, monetary and trade policies were of great importance.
THE RISE OF MANIMAL! →
UK scientists get green light for half animal, half human embryos.
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Wildheart Entertainment
Amazing project documenting thr effect of recorded music on the world.
THEDEFENDERSOFSTAN.COM
Fun comic book based web series.
Channel 101: NY
Interactive…
Daditude - More Like Mahatma Gandhi →
Ghan-DJ teams up with Daddy Brad to deliver this new rapgrass single from DadLabs. Need to teach your child how to deal with a bully? Why not go to an experienced dad and the man who brought the…
Conversations - Hatman →
Francesca tells stories of her odd and mysterious past while Jimmy dreams of a revolution against the treacherous Adult Sized Gary Coleman. This and so much more in the latest ‘conversation’ from the…
Barbecue Bliss →
Some of the happiest dad memories can come from barbecuing in the backyard during the great weather. Sprinklers, bounce houses, and pools always do the trick for the kids. Burgers, dogs buns are the…
The Bar-B-Que Inn, the Gardenfork BBQ Tour - The... →
Part of our quest to eat more BBQ, we visit the Bar-B-Que Inn in Bowling Green, KY. Yum. Visit our community site for more info http://gardenfork.tv
Make Your Own Paper CD Cases - The Green House →
Stop buying plastic CD and DVD cases, and watch how you can make paper CD cases using paper recycled from your printer. Be green, recycle, and be crafty at the same time. Fun.
How to Recycle Paint Cans - The Green House →
What should you do with all those cans of half used paint? Want to know how to recycle paint cans? Watch this episode of Real World Green to learn the correct way to recycle them.
Baking Brownies with Mom - The Green House →
In this show I make brownies with my mom, from an old recipe that is still my favorite. Plus we get to meet my dad as well. And taking the place of Mij and Henry is my sister’s pup, Sam.
The Global Distribution of Water →
A visualization that puts the scarcity of freshwater into perspective rather nicely.
The Urge To Splurge →
One of the most super-cool aspects of parenting: all the guilt and regret. Mix that with consumerism and you have this episode. We ask out experienced parents if there was one baby item they wish…
Baby Products Marked FAIL →
Our sponsor, Boon, makes really well designed products, but not all baby products are so well made. Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay review some truly horrendous products sent in to the DadLabs. Some people…
Vita's Garden and The Jabbo and Crabbo Show →
Much thanks to the always wonderful Kathryn and Giuseppe Jones for featuring the short film, Vita’s Garden on their weekly live web show The Jabbo and Crabbo Show. I co-wrote Vita’s…
Vatican Buys Palm for $800 Million →
ROME (Agencies) - The Vatican has bought Palm Inc in a $800-million cash, stock, and souls deal, a move that analysts are calling a bold bid to reconvert the Catholic Church into the number one…
The woman who can remember everything →
A woman who has baffled doctors with her ability to remember every detail of every day has broken her anonymity to speak of her condition.Jill Price, 42, can remember every part of her life since she…
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Sundance Channel : Green Porno
This is bizarre and often very funny. Isabella Rossellini, who knew you had it in ya?
Peel & stick solar panels installed in 35 minutes →
A new solar panel designed for commercial roofs can be installed in just a few minutes.
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ABC News: Are Men Facing Extinction?
Interesting article about our far flung future and a great germ for speculative fiction.
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Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) HD…
'Batmanime' Is a Blast in Batman Gotham Knight →
The geek machine has fired into overdrive for Christopher Nolan’s incoming prequel sequel, The Dark Knight. But the untold hero of this summer’s Batman assault may lie elsewhere — in the…
Sunburn Comedy Video →
Welcome to the Sizzler. Owen, cooked to order. Just because you’re pasty white, doesn’t mean you need any of that silly sunscreen crap! That goop doesn’t really work anyway. P-shaw! Need proof? Just…
How to give your kid a sunburn →
Sun protection is a big concern for parents. Two blistering sunburns as a kid doubles your risk of melanoma. And no one wants to be the parent with the lobster kid! Put on the sunscreen before you…
Conversations - Jen-Avenged →
After finding out his wife supposedly slept with the writer, David Penn, director Jennifer John Bradley does the only appropriate thing he can — he challenges David to a duel. Check out the latest…
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Camera Hacks: Turn Your Point-and-Shoot into a Super-Camera
With the help of a free, open source project called CHDK, you can get features like RAW shooting mode, live RGB histograms,…
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On Writing for Comics
A piece by Kurt Busiek originally written for scifi authors.
South Park - Canada on Strike Episode
Kicker for me here is that the kids have to figure out a way to make…
"Family Guy" Creator Signs Record Megadeal →
From wunderkind to TV mogul: After 2 1/2 years of negotiations, “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has inked a new overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV that would make him the highest-paid…
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Take Me Back - the web series
Cool web series - ongoing story. Great production quality.
I, Cringely . The Pulpit . Iron Man | PBS
Interesting article looking at the future of Steve Jobs,…
12 Rules for Eating Well and Slimming Down →
Some simple guidelines for real-world weight loss and healthy eating.
OS X Multi-touch Table DIY Under $300 →
The finished table runs OS X and displays xkcd comics. Created by a 17 year old for science fair too. Learn how to create your own Microsoft Surface.
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Where Are They?
Fodder for extraterrestrial dreams.
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Cover Your Knob →
Is Owen a certified parenting expert or simply a charlatan masquerading as a know-it-all dad. Daddy Brad has devised a fiendishly difficult test that only a true expert parent could pass. Will Owen…
Toppling Furniture Injures Toddlers →
Thousands of children are injured every year by toppling furniture. Prevent this from happening in your own house by installing furniture straps. Daddy Troy makes it simple by showing you how to…
45 Scientists Dump Global Warming Deniers in 24... →
Something phenomenal has happened in the last 24 hours. Our friends over at DeSmogBlog took it upon themselves to see what the scientists who are on the famed list of “500 scientists who don’t…
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Imodium.com - Bathroom Finder
This is great - an interactive bathroom locator. Bad news is it is done in flash which doesn’t work on the iPhone. Not so helpful when in a crunch. A great example…
