IGN: A PS3 or Free Tacos for Life?

IGN: A PS3 or Free Tacos for Life?: "A PS3 or Free Tacos for Life? The toughest decision you will ever make. by Hilary Goldstein November 20, 2006 - Taco Bell is trying to do a good deed. The first person who agrees to give up their PlayStation 3 to Taco Bell will get the equivalent of tacos for life. Your console (should you choose to donate it) won't go to a Taco Bell manager. Instead, the Bell is giving the PS3 to the Boys & Girls Club. 'The PlayStation 3 is on every teen's holiday wish list,' said Bob Fulmer, Executive Director, Taco Bell Foundation. 'That's why we're offering one lucky individual tacos for life in exchange for giving Boys & Girls Club teens a gift that will keep them in the game.'"

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ThinkGeek :: USB Missile Launcher

ThinkGeek :: USB Missile Launcher:

Finally, WMD* at an affordable price

Nobody remembers who started it. Perhaps that guy from HR lobbed a wadded up piece of paper over the cube wall at you? It could have been one of those accounting dudes with the marshmallow-gun. It doesn't matter, now. You are armed.

The USB Missile Launcher is the latest desktop weapons platform that elevates your status from mere code-monkey or BOFH Sysadmin to a true Digital Dictator. Laugh maniacally while you zero in on your unsuspecting target. Rain down foam punishment upon him with a click of the mouse. Watch as, one by one, three spring-loaded missiles arc 5 to 8 feet gracefully to your quarry. Giggle girlishly at the realistic sound effects with every launch.

This launcher can pivot 180 degrees horizontally, and 45 degrees up. Controlled by the included PC software, point the missiles at your foe, and press the big red shiny delicious button on screen. FOOM.

The USB Missile Launcher stands approximately seven inches high, is gunmetal grey, with three white foam spring-loaded missiles on top. It requires 3 AA batteries, which are included. Also includes PC Software (currently Windows XP only, but there is third party software available 'out there' for Mac and Linux).

* Weapons of Much Distraction."

The Six Stages of Debugging

The Six Stages of Debugging:

Personal: The Six Stages of Debugging

So true.

   1. That can't happen.
   2. That doesn't happen on my machine.
   3. That shouldn't happen.
   4. Why does that happen?
   5. Oh, I see.
   6. How did that ever work?

Sun Open Sources Java Under GPLv2 @ JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL

Sun Open Sources Java Under GPLv2 @ JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL: "Sun Microsystems announced it is releasing its implementations of Java technology as free software under the GNU General Public License version two (GPLv2). The first pieces of source code for Sun's implementation of Java Platform Standard Edition (Java SE) are available and a buildable implementation of Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME). In addition, Sun is adding the GPLv2 license to Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE), which has been available for over a year under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) through Project GlassFish."

ButtKicker Gamer - BK-GR

ButtKicker Gamer - BK-GR

"Add a level of realism to your video games with the ButtKicker Gamer. This low-frequency transducer attaches easily to almost any home or office chair with a center post, allowing you to experience powerful bass and realistic special effects through your entire body without turning up the volume. Ideal for use with headphones, the ButtKicker Gamer works with all popular game systems, and it also connects easily to iPods or other digital music players. This kit has everything required to connect your ButtKicker to your chair and your system, including a 100-watt power amplifier. "

DailyTech - Windows Media Player 11 Final for Windows XP Released

DailyTech - Windows Media Player 11 Final for Windows XP Released: "Microsoft has released the final version of Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP. Version 11 sports a redesigned user interface and incorporates seamless integration with MTV's URGE music service. According to Microsoft, the URGE online catalog provides customers with over 2 million songs by over 110,000 artists. Microsoft is also boasting that its improved search engine in Windows Media Player 11 provides faster results than any other media player on the market"

DailyTech - Sony's New 1.98 lb Vaio G Ultra-portable

DailyTech - Sony's New 1.98 lb Vaio G Ultra-portable: "The carbon fiber-shelled Vaio G weighs in at just 1.98 pounds (without optical drive) and bucks the trend of widescreen displays that have pretty much taken over the notebook industry. Instead, the notebook uses a 12.1' XGA screen. The Vaio G features the Intel 945GMS Express can accept mobile Celeron processors or your choice of a Core Solo U1300 or U1400. As far as features go, the usual suspects are represented including 802.11g, Bluetooth, PCMCIA, multi-card reader and fingerprint reader support."