The Microsoft Academic Days on Game Development in Computer Science Education has announced its call for papers for the February 22 – 25, 2007 conference. They are seeking high quality unpublished original work on the use of Game Development in Computer Science Education. If your paper is selected, you’ll end up on a cruise ship…
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Babel Fish Amusement
Most of us have tried BabelFish and Google Translator and enjoyed a laugh at the results. The Golden Age of Gobbledygook believes that in a few years of improvements, virtual translators will be more effective, and sadly, less amusing. But don’t worry, human error will probably keep “Crap Salad” and “Ornamental Whirled Poo” on menus…
High Tech Condom?
In the Ukraine a scientist has created a high tech condom that allows you to get your groove on with music. High Tech Condom
Lithium Batteries Stay The Same
Despite a rash of laptops bursting into flames, it doesn’t look like the industries plan to do much about it. Many on the outside have wondered if the flammable batteries would have prompted a change or even new and safer batteries but it doesn’t look like that will happen. Lithium Batteries Are Here To Stay
Happy Birthday DNA
Today DNA evidence turns 20 years old. Without this key tool many a criminal would be walking free and innocent men and women would not be let out of prison. DNA Turns 20
Calling Out Sick
A LifeHacker update on scheduling your next call-out from work. This vital service allows you to call them at 561.214.8030, record the message you want to give your boss using your coughing voice, ofcourse, and then schedule the time for your message to be delivered to your boss. Just when I thought I had everything…
NFL Bans Post Game Video
The NFL is banning news or other outlets from using post game videos and locker room videos. They do not want them put online. That includes the athletes, coaches and anyone in NFL. Good luck with stopping video hitting the internet. Celebrities can’t keep their “private” tapes off good look on you doing it. NFL…