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L4D1&2: The Sacrafice DLC Trailer
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!
News: Ming Makes Lots of Cupcakes (33 Free Recipes to Be Exact)
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.
How To: Set up a rain system in Particle Flow in Autodesk 3ds Max 2010
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.
HowTo: Make Tiny Dollhouse Furniture With High Brow Magazines
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?
News: Real World Video Game Kart Racing!
This German video is amazing. A joyously analog interpretation and deconstruction of the digital gaming experience. Malte Jehmlich is as primitive and inspiring as the the Vanuatu natives who devoted themselves to cargo worship after World War II!
News: Thursday additions
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
News: Amazing FREE Game - Devils Tuning Fork
Here is the homepage for the game, looks really fresh and cool.
HowTo: Clone Yourself
"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!
7/14-Weds pick: 60 Watt Kid, Yellow Alex @ Bandshell
60 Watt Kid, Yellow Alex, Cinq Finatra @The Bandshell All Ages Smokey Robinson / Lizz Wright @ Hollywood Bowl ($8 - $99)
7/13- Tues pick: Admiral Radley @Amoeba Music
Not too many options for Tuesday.. at least this Amoeba one is free and all ages. Other shows: Spirit Animal @Bootleg Theater 21+ $8
7/12- Mon Pick: Kings of Leon @Hollywood Bowl
Pick of the night: Mon 7/12 - Kings of Leon, Built To Spill, The Features @Hollywood Bowl All Ages Other shows of the night:
News: General Tips for Exercising in the Heat from Dr. Marshall
General Tips for Exercising in the Heat -Schedule workouts for the cooler times of the day.
News: Vuvuzela in Youtube!!
This was added a few days ago to all youtube videos! Just click on the soccer ball and listen to the sweet nothings of south africa!
News: 235 free indie games in 10 minutes
From Pixel Prospector. Most of them are platformers/puzzle games. They explain why. Hey JD weren't you making a game? How's that coming along?
News: Top 10 Beef-less Burgers in LA
Hold The Beef This top ten list is packed with creative burger alternatives, from a Dungeness Crab Burger at Malibu's Paradise Cove to my Venice favorite, Seed's Tempeh Burger!
News: The Escapist Red Dead Review
Another funny video review from The Escapist on Red Dead Redemption. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1776-Red-Dead-Redemption
How To: How Do I Delete My Facebook Account!? Well, Maybe You Don't Need To...
Good news. Facebook has finally listened. After severe criticism for ignoring the world's privacy norms, Facebook will finally release simplistic, user-friendly privacy settings soon.
News: Portal - Still Alive Song
You could loop this song all day and it would still not be enough. One of the mostrecognizable songs in games.
News: HOW-TO Build a Lego SkeeBall from Lego Club
This is a great little project I just got sent to me in email from the Lego Club. If you are not in the Lego Club yet you should join, its free and there are lots of benefits.
How To: MIT's Guide To Picking Locks via Zine Library
Looking for a good source of information on how to pick a lock?
News: Canon 5DM2 firmware 2.0.4 feature overview
Just in case you have been in a cave and have not yet upgraded for free.
News: 10 of the Finest Cell Phone Mods
Oh, LifeHacker, we love you. You've brought us so many handy HowTo's: Hack Wireless Internet, Bypass Blocked Websites, Convert a Laptop Into a Projector, Watch TV & Movies on the Web For Free, 10 Must-Know Google Privacy Settings, and more.
News: "How To Make Compost" Zine (Download)
" Interested in learning about how to make your own compost for agriculture, horticulture, your garden, or landscaping project? Thanks to the zinelibrary.info there is a 30 page DIY zine from 1980 (by H. H. Koepf, originally printed by the Bio-Dynamic Farming & Gardening Association) that has been preserved, scanned, and put up for FREE download on all things compost: How to make compost, types of compost, a guide to successful composting, equipment needed and more.
News: Fashion Periodicals
Please feel free to add your suggestions and I will put them on the master list. Vogue
News: Mad Hatter Yourself
This clever app from Disney let's you transform your Facebook photo into a Tim Burton masterpiece. The Facebook app is free. All you need is a wide grin :)
News: Whaddya Know? An Old Tie Makes the Perfect Thong
There's something undeniably naughty about upcycling your boyfriend's old tie into a thong. Japanese site Panty Hanty offers a library of free sewing patterns in the art of underwear-making.
How To: Do a turn vault
Parkour is a constantly growing urban sport. Similar to the sports of free running and tricking, it can be seen being practiced on the urban terrain of many major cities. Here, Parkour athlete Blue of Urban Freeflow performs a Turn Vault. Do a turn vault.
How To: Configure your LightWave Modeler user interface
A good user interface (UI) is essential to smooth workflow in Lightwave Modeler. In this video tutorial we will learn how to set up UI configurations for the software. Feel free to customize it to your own preference. Configure your LightWave Modeler user interface.
How To: Maneuver on the court in a wheelchair
Ade Adepitan who plays for the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team, shows you how to maneuver your way around the court. The most impressive technique involves just hip action, leaving the hands free for dribbling, shooting and defense. Maneuver on the court in a wheelchair.
How To: Make candied edible flowers
Martha Stewart shows another one of her Good Things: sugared flowers. Materials you will need are edible flowers free of pesticides, such as chamomile flowers, pansies, johnny-jump-ups, violets, or roses, scissors, pasteurized liquid egg whites, tweezers small paintbrush, superfine sugar, baking tray and waxed paper. Make candied edible flowers.
How To: Make a 3 point shot
England star John Amaechi shows you how to make a three-point shot. It's basically a free through shot at a longer distance. Make a 3 point shot.
Fold-It-Yourself: Paper Space Scale Models
Papercraft website, AXM Paper Space Scale Models, offers a whole library of incredibly detailed, realistic space shuttle paper models. Some free, some pay. Perfect weekend activity for the outer space lovin' geek.
News: Indian Spiderman Defies Gravity (and Death)
Real life spiderman, Jyothi Rai of India, spends his time entertaining tourists by scaling walls of the Chitradurga Fort. The daredevil works completely harness free.
News: Fold-It-Yourself Pinhole Camera
Easy as 1-2-3... Print, fold and start taking pictures. Free download and instructions for the Czechoslovakian designed Dirkon camera here. The Dirkon uses 35mm film and takes hazy, blurred, highly saturated pictures typical of the pinhole format. Image examples below.
News: Foldschool
Foldschool offers free download plans to create 3 different cardboard chairs. Each chair is designed by Swiss-based architect Nicola Enrico Stäubli. Design conscious & cheap, folding-it-yourself is a fun, cheap alternative to a trip to Ikea.
News: DIY Desk Thumper
Nik Ramage creates low tech, absurd mechanical objects that perform mundane every-day tasks (from blowing out candles to walking down the street to drumming your fingers out of boredom). Click through to Ramage's site to see more of his work. Five of his pieces below:
News: Remotely shut down a computer with a cell phone
There is something reassuring about the calm competence of Tinkernut.
How To: hack Google
This four chapter tutorial has proven popular among our staff.