Stupid Moments in Videogame Design
gamespy.com — Making games by dummies. (Submitted by YME1280) More…
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3 Middle School Students Arrested in 'Ginger Attacks'
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Three boys have been arrested in connection with the so-called "ginger attacks," instigated by a Facebook message, in which at least seven red-haired children were beaten up at a Calabasas middle school, a sheriff's spokesman said this morning. (Submitted by electricwaffles) More…
Why your car might not run on pump gas next Summer
nytimes.com — The EPA will likely approve an increase to 15% ethanol next summer, perhaps for use only in cars of the 2001 model year and later. This raises the possibility that gasoline retailers might need to carry different ethanol blends in different pumps, and that drivers with older cars might have to be careful about which blend they buy. (Submitted by pwarnock) More…
New Engine Design Saves 15% in Fuel Cost (w/cool animations)
autoblog.com — Eco Motors calls this the OPOC engine, which stands for opposed piston, opposed cylinder. The most intriguing part is that it's a design which is half the size and uses half the parts of a conventional piston engine. Eco claims it can be built for 20% lower cost and 30% lower investment than traditional... (Submitted by legofanboy) More…
Facebook's FarmVille is More Popular Than Twitter
techradar.com — Facebook revealed just how many people log on each day and the stats are pretty mind-blowing. The company also noted that one of its apps, 'Farmville', is more popular than its major rival in the social-networking world – Twitter. (Submitted by meloon) More…
The Fed Is Coming to a Theater Near You
deadline.com — The Federal Reserve announced it is sponsoring 45-second advertisements in movie theaters with tips to help shoppers avoid unnecessary credit card charges and fees. The PSAs already have begun appearing before movie previews at 12 highly attended theaters in major metropolitan areas during the holidays. (Submitted by kplo) More…

