Collector buying old coin operated penny arcade games
Vintage Coin Operated Fortune Tellers,Arcade Games, Digger/Cranes, Gun Gamesand other Penny Arcade games, pre-1977
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Ropes at Disney
Ever wonder what it was like to work at the Disney Studio during the Golden Age of Animation? Think it was the "happiest place on Earth"? Think again. This 1943 booklet, given to all new employees, spelled it out for you. Gals ain't allowed in the Penthouse Club, personal phone calls will be charged to you, and if you need to leave the studio, you cannot do so without an "Off the Lot Pass". Oh, and "Any violation of the U. S. Espionage Act" will get you discharged.
Cartoon Brew: January 2007 Archives
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Warner Music announces Last.fm content deal
Warner Music Group has signed a deal to allow its entire catalogue to be played over the fast-growing social networking music service Last.fm, the innovative site that links music fans to new and old hits.With more than 15 million active users per month, Last.fm has earned glowing praise for its system which recommends songs by tracking a listener's music-playing habits and automatically linking them to fans with similar tastes.
Warner Music announces Last.fm content deal | Technology | Internet | Reuters.co.uk
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New license plates don't measure up
Michigan's white-on-blue license plates are being replaced with blue-on-white plates meant to be easier to make and easier to see at night.But a faulty die, used to cut the plates and stamp the holes, has made it so two of the holes on some of the new plates don't line up with the mounting holes in vehicles.
New license plates don't measure up
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Bill Banning iPods In Crosswalks Slated For Albany
First it was cell phones in cars, then trans fats. Now, a new plan is on the table to ban gadget use while crossing city streets.We all seem to have one -- an iPod, a BlackBerry, a cell phone -- taking up more and more of our time, but can they make us too distracted to walk safely? Some people think so.If you use them in the crosswalk, your favorite electronic devices could be in the crosshairs.Legislation will be introduced in Albany on Wednesday to lay a $100 fine on pedestrians succumbing to what State Sen. Carl Kruger calls iPod oblivion.
wcbstv.com - Bill Banning iPods In Crosswalks Slated For Albany
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Let you PC recognize you with BiodeLogon
NecSoft, a NEC subsidiary, offers BiodeLogon, a new software to log on to Windows. There are several ways to access a PC, but image recognition is probably the easiest one for the end user. With the NecSoft software, you just have to show your pretty face to the webcam to access your computer. NecSoft made this system as simple as possible so it can work in different situations. However, I haven’t found any info yet on how to prevent a hacker from showing a photo in HD to the camera instead of the user’s real face…
Akihabaranews.com : Let you PC recognize you with BiodeLogon
Bridges linked to Marvel's 'Iron Man'
"We've been talking to Jeff for long time," Marvel's president of production Kevin Feige said. "He's excited about doing a movie like this, and we're excited to have him in this particular role. There are many facets to this character which I can't discuss, but looking at the spectrum of all of Jeff's roles, this fits in nicely with the man who played 'Starman,' 'Tucker,' 'Big Lebowski' with a little bit 'Tron' thrown in.
Bridges linked to Marvel's 'Iron Man'
Monday, February 05, 2007
Photography Project - A Burning Light Bulb
here is The Full Guide for Photographing a Burning Light Bulb - have fun!
Photography Project - A Burning Light Bulb | DIYPhotography.net
Ben Folds Piracy label fun
Ben Folds has some fun with the FBI Anti-Piracy label. Click the photo to get a closer look.
The Flash, Cheaper by the Dozen?
Yep, according to The Hollywood Reporter, one of Hollywood’s most vanilla filmmakers (what a piece of crap that “Night at the Museum” was!) is set to replace one of Hollywood’s finest (what a masterpiece that “Batman Begins” was!). It makes less sense than Kevin Smith doing a “Clerks” sequel.Goyer left the project – a project he’d been championing for years, even coaxing good friend Ryan Reynolds into starring in the eventual pic – because of creative differences with the WB. They just didn’t go for his script, apparently. Which begs the question… What the hell kind of script are they working from now? I mean, the director of “Cheaper by the Dozen” definitely won’t be wanting to challenge himself much, will he?? Heh?
Moviehole.net - The Flash, Cheaper by the Dozen?
Burger King Games Drop To 99 Cents
If your weren't one of the 3.2 million people that purchased the terrifying Burger King games over the last 6 months or so, your dreams of forcing people to eat virtual disgusting fast food can now come true for a mere 99 cents. The Hushed Casket is reporting that Burger King has dropped the price of their bizarrely popular games from four bucks a piece to less then a dollar,
Burger King Games Drop To 99 Cents - Kotaku
Flash Memory - Enhance your Vista system
ReadyBoost, which is used in conjunction with SuperFetch. While adding system memory is the best way to increase performance, Windows ReadyBoost allows you to utilize memory outside of system memory module upgrades. This feature is ideal for use in systems with limited memory expansion capabilities. For instance, if your notebook has a maximum memory capacity of 1 GB installed, Windows ReadyBoost allows for usage of a Flash memory device, such as a Kingston® DataTraveler® ReadyFlash as a more responsive storage medium for ReadyBoost cache.When a Flash memory device is connected to a Vista-based system, the AutoPlay dialog box will offer the option of using the device for ReadyBoost. However, the Flash memory device must meet both a performance and a capacity threshold in order for Vista to offer the option of using it for ReadyBoost.
Kingston Technology Company - Flash Memory - Enhance your Vista system with Kingston.
Friday, February 02, 2007
police bot will clean up lawless Waukesha, Wisconsin
After researching all of the pre-built tactical bots on the market, Waukesha officer Daniel Baumman decided that none met the specific needs of his unit, so he cleverly recruited student volunteers from the Milwaukee School of Engineering to design one for him; in a classic win-win situation, the students get academic credit for building the killbot out of donated parts, while the city gets free tech and only has to pay for fuel and maintenance. Although this real-life Robocop has already proven its skill at negotiating unfamiliar structures -- even climbing up and down stairs -- the students have not yet been able to implement a radio-control system that works reliably through walls, severely limiting its utility.
Taser-equipped police bot will clean up lawless Waukesha, Wisconsin - Engadget
Vermont's Governor Wants Entire State to Offer Free Wi-Fi by 2010
Governor Douglas says, “By 2010 Vermont [should] become the nation’s first ‘e-state’ — the first state to offer universal access to broadband and wireless technology everywhere within its borders… The infrastructure that we build will form a foundation for economic growth and job creation that is second to none.”
Free Press : Vermont's Governor Wants Entire State to Offer Free Wi-Fi by 2010
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