Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is one of the best multiplayer games of all time. It took nine years to make, and the developers have supported it with more post-release free updates than any other game ever. Four years after its release in 2007, it is still immensely popular, and although its price has gone down, Valve has managed to continue making a massive profit by introducing the first successful microtransaction model in a mainstream American shooter. That model has been so successful that it lo...
Want to try HDR? Trey Ratcliff's site Stuck in Customs is THE go-to place for beginners as well as experts. Free tutorials and advanced video tutorials, books, iPhone apps and Creative Commons images for your personal use. Yowza--a jackpot website for photography fans.
Learn all about the Bounce Energy online Move Center, catered around making your move as smooth and stress free as possible.
Shelfari is a cool free widget that allows users to install a virtual bookshelf with custom picks on most blogs and social networks (Blogger, Typepad, Wordpress.com and more). Appears to be owned by Amazon; check it out.
Finally, summer is just around the corner! And while there are delicious fruits and vegetables available nearly every season, summer yields some of the very best picks. Equip yourself with one or more of the tools below before your next trip to the farmers market.
MAME/SNES/GENESIS/NES/+ Arcade style 2 player cabinet. Features
There are a few different types of Apple iPhone and iPad users: general household users who largely consume media—e.g. surfing the web, watching movies, listening to music. Other iPhone and iPad owners use their device(s) to produce stuff—written documents, edited movies, blog posts, music tracks, and the like. And then there are those who are very mobile with their devices. They commute to and from work on a regular basis with their iPhone or iPad. Some users may travel a lot on business, or...
With give or take 250 million cars in America, odds are most city dwellers waste time hunting for parking spots. And while a smartphone app can't make free parking spots magically appear, it can aid in the searching process.
With so many wireless iOS networking apps for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch available, there’s very little reason to connect any of these devices to iTunes, except to update the software. Besides, importing and exporting photos using iTunes has never been one of the best features of Apple‘s mobile device process. Let me introduce you to 5 useful apps for importing and exporting photos to and from your iOS device(s).
I've uploaded my Remastered Ubuntu 10.04 for Laptops with nVdia. Feel free to try it. This is part 1
Augmented/Views is a member contributed news spin site dedicated to news, happenings and discussion in the realm of Augmented Reality for Augmented Reality enthusiasts. Submit your own stories and save interesting stories to your personal profile. Join in, it's FREE!
Join NAPP if you love photography. The membership cost will come back to you in discounts and the magazine in short order. Hardware, software, lighting gear, classes, workshops and so many other discounts and benefits make this a no-brainer. The website alone is filled with resources. And don't forget to check out Photoshop User TV and other free podcasts from NAPP, for all levels.
Real-time strategy (RTS) was the most popular genre in PC games at one time. It put Blizzard on the map—one of the biggest game developers in the world. And it buried the once venerable turn-based strategy genre, the only survivor being the Civilization series. But like hair metal in the late ‘80s, RTS reached its saturation point. Many bands (games) were too similar and used ornamentation over innovation. Suddenly, the fans left. From ’95 to ’03, Command & Conquer releases were more like new...
Balloon Library is a great place to learn how to make balloon animals. There are free tutorials and also paid tutorials as well. There is a section for basic, intermediate, and advanced balloon tutorials. Additionally, there is a section for eBooks on balloon twisting and a balloon forum also. It is a site I highly recommend to anyone asking me about learning balloon animals.
http://www.balloonlibrary.com Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, teaches a free balloon art tutorial on how to make one of the most basic of swords: The 2 fold, 1 twist sword.
Khan Academy is the website for the free learning service started by volunteer tutor Sal Khan that grew into 2010 videos on many in demand topics. Check out one of the video lessons. Click ABOUT then Getting started to begin your journey.
Visit www.studiorealism.com to see other tutorials on how to sculpt the human figure in clay. This figure showing the 3 masses was taken directly from my Beginning Figure Sculpting DVD, and both the figure, and the DVD are available at my website.
Elder Dragon Highlander is apparently a MTG variant which emphasizes big decks, playing with a variety of cards, and gives you free Legends. I have never played it and I love it already. This website will teach you how it works. Post your thoughts in the forum.
Outright is an online bookkeing service that tracks the money in and money out of a small business. The basic service is free. Clink the link and explore to see if it is right for you.
If you've got a lot of free time and some cash saved up, what better way to spend it than to see the whole world?
There's the simple, headache-inducing method, and then there's the slightly more complicated, pain-free method. All you'll need is a digital camera, Photoshop (or any image-editing software), 3D glasses, and the tutorial below. For step-by-step text instructions, click through to Open Tutorial.
Pen & Paper is an e-magazine published by WhiteSpac3, an online community for Australian artists, galleries and art lovers. This zine showcases their artist's latest works. Every two months it is distributed to all registered individuals including galleries and collectors across Australia. Register for FREE now and grab a copy!
There is no need for sweatshops! They exist because the greedy people on top cannot get enough of profit. Here are some stores in Los Angeles where you can shop without feeling guilty. Shop with a conscience. Boycott sweatshop companies. Join the movement!
Via Coldstone Twitter: Did you know that today only, from 5-8pm, you can get a sample of their latest product? It's the 8-layer cake! Don't those flavors look yummy?
Sorry, I posted way too late, but:Get a free Gobbler transformation with the promo code: gobblegobble. Enter it at the Wizard101 site, where you log in and then type it in in the "Redeem Card or Code" "Promotional Codes" section.WarningThis promo code ends at midnight TODAY, so enter it quick!
If the Cutest Grandmas in the World can do something this amazing with Photo Booth, you can, too. Scroll down (past the Best Grandmas Ever) for a tutorial on Photo Booth effects. Tips
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution. You will need: 1 binder clip. That's it. Another simple life hack. Enjoy. Previously, 35 Life Hacks! Free Perks, Snarky Tricks and More.
http://www.jailguide.com offer free information on how to survive a prison sentence - go in, but, dont go scared
http://www.jailguide.com offer free information on how to survive a prison sentence - go in, but, dont go scared
New DLC for Left 4 Dead on Oct 5th! Free on PC, imaginary money (560 points) on 360. The trailer shows the original cast using melee weapons!
Ming makes delicious looking cupcakes, cookies and savories, which are beautifully presented in "recipe card" form on her site. Ten I wouldn't mind trying below; click though for more.
Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look. Set up a rain system in Particle Flow in Autodesk 3ds Max 2010.
Made by Joel features a collection of beautifully designed paper dollhouse furniture, featured in this month's La Petite Magazine. Joel's designs are quite elegant, and best of all, he offers a free template to make your own. Why not put your discarded fancy magazines to good, kid-friendly use?
There were some additions to the game today that are not part of a theme. First off we have a new Co-Op that you can join to win the Truck Seeder
Here is the homepage for the game, looks really fresh and cool.
"Welcome to the chamber of paper and glue, Frankenstein Junior," says Instructables user ddi7i4d. Time to papercraft yourself. Apparently you'll need to set aside 7 whole days for this ambitious project, and you'll need lots of paper, a camera, and free software program Anim8or. Better get started!
60 Watt Kid, Yellow Alex, Cinq Finatra @The Bandshell All Ages Smokey Robinson / Lizz Wright @ Hollywood Bowl ($8 - $99)
Not too many options for Tuesday.. at least this Amoeba one is free and all ages. Other shows: Spirit Animal @Bootleg Theater 21+ $8
Pick of the night: Mon 7/12 - Kings of Leon, Built To Spill, The Features @Hollywood Bowl All Ages Other shows of the night:
