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Little Drummer Boy Brought to You by a Robot and a Scanner

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Little Drummer Boy

Nope. You won’t see the little drummer boy that you are used to seeing around this time of the year in that picture. You know how some technophobes (and even technophiles) say that people will one day be replaced by machines? Well, this is a great example of how that is totally possible.

YouTube user bd594 apparently had some time on his hands, so he decided to tinker around with an HP scanner – the flatbed kind, obviously, a snare drum, and some other electronic items. His masterpiece? A two-gadget band rendering its own version of the Little Drummer Boy. Yes, that ubiquitous piece of Christmas music that I am pretty sure you have gotten enough of by this time. [Read more…] about Little Drummer Boy Brought to You by a Robot and a Scanner

Fruit Ninja the Movie Trailer

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Fruit Ninja is one of those games that gets people hooked for one reason or another. Even those who do not normally like playing video games can easily find themselves getting all excited about playing Fruit Ninja on their iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad. Of course, we cannot discount the Android users who also have Fruit Ninja on their devices.

The game was first released in April of 2010 for the iPod Touch, but it has quickly spread since then. There is no doubt that it is now one of the most popular casual games there are. I have to say, though, that Fruit Ninja is definitely not on the same level as Angry Birds. I think that that game is just difficult to surpass. Still, just because Fruit Ninja is not that popular doesn’t mean it can’t have its own movie, right? And since it’s all about ninjas, a movie about the game just might be better than the Angry Birds movie. [Read more…] about Fruit Ninja the Movie Trailer

Webcam 101 for Seniors Gives Senior Moments a Whole New Look

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Webcam 101 for Seniors
Webcam 101 for Seniors
My mom recently got a new Android phone which allows her to go online via the Wi-Fi which my sister has set up at home. It really should not surprise me, but she has gotten into Facebook way faster than I thought she would. It reminds me of something I picked up a while ago – that seniors are the fastest growing demographic online.

And if this new popular video is any indication, we are going to see more of seniors everywhere online. It’s really called Webcam 101 for Seniors, and it has gone viral, in the truest sense of the word. In case you have not seen it yet, this video features two senior citizens who accidentally recorded themselves as they tried to figure out how to work the webcam. [Read more…] about Webcam 101 for Seniors Gives Senior Moments a Whole New Look

Old Old Spice Guy Versus New Old Spice Guy

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Old Spice Guys
Old Spice Guys

So what are you doing at 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) today? In case you do not have anything better to do, or you just feel like slacking on a Tuesday morning, why don’t you tune in to the biggest duel of the year?

The Web has been abuzz with news about the new Old Spice Guy, Fabio. Just in case you have been hiding under a humongous rock, let me tell you a little about Fabio. He’s this Italian fashion model/actor who became world famous because of his appearances on the covers of tons of romance novels. You know that hunky guy with long, flowing, blond hair? That’s Fabio. Why Old Spice has chosen him to be their new brand ambassador, I have no idea. But whatever floats your boat. [Read more…] about Old Old Spice Guy Versus New Old Spice Guy

This Is What Leonard Nimoy Does These Days

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Ever wondered what the famous Leonard Nimoy has been doing in the past years? Many of us know him as Spock and nothing else, but some of you may not know that he is also a photographer. In fact, last year, he held an exhibit called Secret Selves at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

A lot can happen within a year, though, and it seems that the venerable Spock has had another career change in the recent months. That is, if Bruno Mars and his recording label can be believed. Now I have nothing against Bruno Mars, but let’s just say that he is not part of my daily playlist. (If you are averse to his music, bear with me. You won’t regret it.)

Anyhow, his song title “The Lazy Song” has an official alternate video, which will make the day of Spock-lovers (both my hands raised). Then again, if you have no sense of humor, you just might want to send Bruno Mars a death threat for daring to portray your idol in such a way. If you feel that way, think again. Vulcans may not experience emotions like we do, but Leonard Nimoy is very much human.

Enjoy!

Addicted to Tetris? You’re Not the Only One!

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Tetris. Remember those days when your mom would threaten to smash your Game Boy because you wouldn’t stop playing that highly addictive game with blocks of various shapes falling from the “sky”?

This game is arguably the most popular game ever, and it has withstood the test of time. Created in 1984 by Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris has been distributed all over the world for practically all kinds of interfaces. From the personal computer to handheld consoles to mobile phones – anything that can be used to play a game has been used to play Tetris.

For some, Tetris may just be that – a mere game. For others, Tetris means so much more. Various studies have been done to study the effects of Tetris on the human brain. One study claims that playing Tetris – especially during the first few times – makes the brain more efficient. Another study has shown that general cognitive functions become better due to regular playing. Yet another study showed preliminary results that patients deal with traumatic events better when Tetris is used as part of their therapy.

Here’s a firsthand testimony as to what Tetris can do to a real person. Have you ever heard of James Clewett? He is the 1999 Tetris world champion and a certified Tetris addict. This guy has not let his addiction get in the way of pursuing the rest of his life goals, though. If anything, he has gone beyond what the average person does (though he has already done that by becoming world champion). Pretty soon, this Tetris world champion is going to be a doctor as well – in the Dr. Sheldon Cooper way, that is.

Watch the Confessions of a Tetris Addict – you will walk away with a gem or two.