Author Archives: Silicon Valley Dazed
Zarqawi wears US trainers and can’t fire gun, says Pentagon – World – Times Online
Zarqawi wears US trainers and can’t fire gun, says Pentagon – World – Times Online Maybe Zarqawi needed help firing his gun since it was a SAW – Squad Automatic Weapon which is mainly used by U.S. Forces. This video looks like an audition for the latest installment of Hot Shots. I wonder if he … Continue reading
2006 White House Correspondents Dinner – Google Video
2006 White House Correspondents Dinner – Google Video Steve Colbert – You Dah Man! What’s funny is all the debate over whether Steve was funny or not. That’s kind of besides the point. He spoke the truthiness about GW, his administration and the press corps, and they were silenced by his sharp sarcasm. I just … Continue reading
Wombs for Rent, Cheap – Los Angeles Times
Wombs for Rent, Cheap – Los Angeles Times “reproductive tourism” That’s a new term I’ve never heard before. I can’t imagine trusting the birth of your child to someone else thousands of miles away since how a woman treats her body can really affect the development of a child.
Celebrity Heights – How tall are Celebrities
Celebrity Heights – How tall are Celebrities I came upon this page from a posting in the IMDB forums. The best part of the site is the user comments where people endlessly debate important issues on whether Tom Cruise is 5’7″ or not.
Soda Distributors to End Most School Sales – New York Times
Soda Distributors to End Most School Sales – New York Times A definite step forward. We don’t buy any fruit juices or soda for us or the kids. It’s better to drink water or eat actual fruit. The whole family loves chocolate though.
SnapStream Community – SnApple PVR
SnapStream Community – SnApple PVR Using external USB tuners and a large external hard drive, Beyond TV 4 works pretty well in one of the new dual core Mac Minis.
Runners World Forums – Nike Hayward
Runners World Forums – Nike Hayward Good to hear that the Nike Haywards I just ordered are the replacement for the Skylon. The Skylon has been a favorite running shoe of mine over the past few years because it’s light and well cushioned. The midsole has the perfect balance between cushion and responsiveness. The motion … Continue reading
Electronic Business – Learning from failure – 5/1/2006 – Electronic Business – CA6328378
Electronic Business – Learning from failure – 5/1/2006 – Electronic Business – CA6328378 This article clarifies why there was such a big shortage with Xbox 360s during the holiday season: Then something unexpected hit. Both Samsung and Infineon Technologies had committed to making the GDDR3 memory for Microsoft. But some of Infineon’s chips fell short … Continue reading
Kaavya Viswanathan – what a train wreck!
http://www.gawker.com/news/kaavya-viswanathan/ What a train wreck! 17-year old co-ed receives $500,000 book advance before entering Harvard. Charges of plagiarism start appearing… Plagiarism, over-achieving minority culture (tell me about it, I’m 1st-generation Taiwanese), Harvard, Katie Couric, denials, photographic memory, book not being pulled, book being pulled, book packagers, over-priced grooming companies to get your kid into an … Continue reading
MercuryNews.com | 04/20/2006 | Asians surpass mark at UC
MercuryNews.com | 04/20/2006 | Asians surpass mark at UC Californians of Asian descent won more spots in this fall’s freshman class at the University of California than any other ethnic group, edging out white students for the first time. The milestone follows a steady climb among Asians in the state’s leading public university system. Asians … Continue reading