The game has some funny writing and creative graphics.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Glitch – a new MMORPG
I’ve got a new game to suck away my hours, Glitch. It’s a MMORPG which means its massive and online and I get to pretend like I’m someone else. In this case I bought a argyle sweater, which is awesome. I look like a Georgetown-preppy until you notice the sandals, booyah! Anyone else playing …
Inside a whale’s mouth and African Wild Dogs (photos)
Beautiful photos from National Geographic’s Best Environmental Photos 2011. Here are my two favorites: Fish flee the gaping maw of a Bryde’s whale, which surprised…(the photographer, who said) he snapped the picture while also fleeing the whale. A pack of African wild dogs attacks a warthog in northern Botswana. They live in packs that are usually dominated by a monogamous breeding pair. The …
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Inside a whale's mouth and African Wild Dogs (photos)
Beautiful photos from National Geographic’s Best Environmental Photos 2011. Here are my two favorites: Fish flee the gaping maw of a Bryde’s whale, which surprised…(the photographer, who said) he snapped the picture while also fleeing the whale. A pack of African wild dogs attacks a warthog in northern Botswana. They live in packs that are usually dominated by a monogamous breeding pair. The …
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Second Life Failed Because Facebook Became Our Second Life
Slate recently did a piece on why Second Life, the virtual reality world, failed. It concludes, rightfully so, that the Linden Labs creation world lacks a clear purpose. Given how significant this factor is in the “real world” — people with a strong purpose and vision in life thrive, while those who lack direction, don’t …
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Surfer breaks world record, rides 90-foot wave: HOLY WOW
Just to preface this video for anyone who has never surfed: the ocean, and specifically surfing, has a way of teaching humility and respect for Mother Nature in a way few things can. It’s tough to comprehend the true size and power of a wave is until you’re staring it down, in the water, just …
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World population at 7 billion and won’t peak until 9.5 billion
Sometime on Monday, October 31, 2011, a Halloween baby was born. This special tyke is the 7 billionth human being living on our planet. An incredible number that shocks, interests, awes, and scares all of us. Here are some interesting facts about this major milestone. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder all 7 billion of us would fill Los …
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World population at 7 billion and won't peak until 9.5 billion
Sometime on Monday, October 31, 2011, a Halloween baby was born. This special tyke is the 7 billionth human being living on our planet. An incredible number that shocks, interests, awes, and scares all of us. Here are some interesting facts about this major milestone. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder all 7 billion of us would fill Los …
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Huntington Beach’s Oil Rush from 1919 to 2010
“March 11, 1919 put Orange County in the black in more ways than one. On that day Fullerton area citrus grower Charles C. Chapman watched as his gusher came in. Thousands of gallons of crude oil flew into the sky at Chapman No. 1, his Placentia-Ritchfield District well leased to the Union Oil Co. This …
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Huntington Beach's Oil Rush from 1919 to 2010
“March 11, 1919 put Orange County in the black in more ways than one. On that day Fullerton area citrus grower Charles C. Chapman watched as his gusher came in. Thousands of gallons of crude oil flew into the sky at Chapman No. 1, his Placentia-Ritchfield District well leased to the Union Oil Co. This …
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