The geeks shall inherit prime-time TV. Emmy-nominated sitcom The Big Bang Theory hits 20 million viewers rivaling ratings juggernaut Idol. That's no bazinga. Even more impressive is that the nerd-centric show is in it's sixth season and it's ratings are still on the rise. Most TV shows of this age are watching their ratings decay and "jumping the shark" to keep … [Read more...] about Big Bang Ratings
Going Viral for Kicks
A YouTube video goes viral scoring a Norwegian kicker an NFL tryout. The moral of the story - if you have a talent, practice, film it, then post it on YouTube. You could get discovered. The video features 27-year-old Havard Rugland from Norway performing awesome tricks and kicks, which includes nailing 60-yard field goals and a precision kick hitting a football that is in … [Read more...] about Going Viral for Kicks
Uses For Google
I admit, Google is my spell check. I also use it to find pictures. I hear many people use Google for ego surfing. (You know you Google yourself.) The following graph is not scientific, but it shows that Google may be more of a utility than a search engine. What do you use Google for? … [Read more...] about Uses For Google
Great Gene Roddenberry Quote About Star Trek
“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms. If we cannot learn to actually enjoy those small differences, to take a positive delight in those small differences between our own kind, here on this planet, then we do … [Read more...] about Great Gene Roddenberry Quote About Star Trek
iPhone 5 is Here
The iPhone 5 is here with a bigger screen, faster network (4G/LTE), and better battery life. Hipsters are giddy as they wait in long lines outside Apple stores watching videos on their iPads. But even if you're not a hipster, there's a lot to like about Apple's new flagship product. Here's a list of what's new on Apple's new flagship product. Bigger Display The size of … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 is Here