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Create your very own Mini Me character with Minimise Me
Microsoft has teamed up with MRM Worldwide UK to launch a new user-generated content campaign called “Minimise Me”.
The campaign gives Windows Live users control over creating their own personalised characters and emoticons for their profile pictures on Messenger, Windows Live Spaces, Facebook and other social networking sites.
Additionally, a series of British celebrity Minimise Me characters and “emoticons” have been designed, giving users the option to turn celebrity and adopt a famous face online. Microsoft has teamed up with MRM Worldwide UK to launch a new user-generated content campaign called “Minimise Me”. ... more -
SCI-FI SONGS, the most original and exciting music release in 2008
JASON SERENO IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF SCI-FI SONGS, AN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD DIGITAL MIXTAPE FEATURING FOUR SONGS WITH SCIENCE-FICTION THEMES.
Los Angeles, Calif. - July 1st, 2008 - Singer/Songwriter Jason Sereno has released a concept album that is truly out of this world. SCI-FI SONGS, landing July 1st, 2008 at JasonSereno.com, is a digital mixtape with science-fiction-styled music tied together through a common narrative, inspired by unsuccessful rock operas of 1970s.
Sereno, an acoustically-minded musician with a background in comedy and vaudeville-like performances, thought of the concept after a night of binge drinking.
"I was walking to the bathroom at about 3AM," Sereno hastily recounted. "I couldn't even see straight but this idea popped in my head, so I ran back in the bedroom and asked one of the girls to write it down for me. Thankfully Sharon - or maybe Brenda - listened. For once."
Sereno also enjoys multiple partners in the recording studio, which is why he enlisted the help of longtime friend and fellow axe-wielder T-Dogg for the SCI-FI songwriting process.
"T-Dogg was crucial in the creation of the storylines and lyrics for SCI-FI SONGS," Sereno begrudgingly admitted. "He was the one who suggested we utilize the guitar as the focal point for the album instead of synths and drum machines. Too bad he won't see a dime from the record sales because nothing in our agreement was ever in writing. Dumbass."
Rounding out the group is Cremer, Hollywood 's premier voiceover actor and narrator of the album.
"Cremer's talent is truly unmatched," Sereno fondly recalled. "He added so much to the project that I couldn't imagine SCI-FI SONGS without him, but he won't be receiving any monetary compensation either. Once again - nothing in writing. Duh."
SCI-FI SONGS consists of:
RocketShip Guitar: A boy receives a guitar from his birthday but when he plugs in the instrument it transforms into a rocketship that takes him on an intergalactic journey.
Dimensions: The party started in the first dimension. But things get weirder… er.
TimeTraveler Love Song: A time traveler finds the love us his life… but when he travels back to meet the woman of his dreams he can only speak in Spanglish - an unfortunate side-effect of time travel.
CarPlanes: In the future… there are no cars. There are no planes. There are only CarPlanes.
Cremer's Promos: An incredible assortment of inappropriate radio commercials (bonus track).
Although the recordings are meant to be heard sequentially - at least the first time - Sereno insists every tune is exceptional in its own right because of the combinations of style, substance and tone within each track.
"I’m really friggin' proud of the music we've put together," Sereno boasted. "We have full-on guitar solos, insane effects, gripping lyrics, influences from rock, punk, hip-hop and latin styles, as well as a complete storyline that is far more epic and moving than any post-apocalyptic Kevin Costner film."
Sereno is confident that the SCI-FI SONGS team's hard work will pay off - at least for him - because the album speaks to an untapped audience in today's music market.
"No longer will the nerds of the world be forced to stay home on Friday night to watch reruns of Battlestar Galactica," Sereno proclaimed. "They now have a voice. They have a rhythm in their hearts. They have SCI-FI SONGS." JASON SERENO IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF SCI-FI SONGS, AN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD DIGITAL MIXTAPE FEATURING FOUR SONGS WITH SCIENCE-... more -
Open Source Boob Project : The true story of one epic day nerds groped free
The Open Source Boob Project is, according to this posting on Jezebel.com, a "consensual gropeathon that went down at PenguiCon, which is, naturally, a science fiction convention, though its genesis happened at ConFusion, another science fiction convention, when one geek, probably inspired by a booth babe, said to another geek:
"I wish this was the kind of world where say, 'Wow, I'd like to touch your breasts,' and people would understand that it's not a way of reducing you to a set of nipples and ignoring the rest of you, but rather a way of saying that I may not yet know your mind, but your body is beautiful."
It really doesn't get much better than that. The Open Source Boob Project is, according to this posting on Jezebel.com, a "consensual gropeathon that went down at PenguiCon, which... more -
'Nerdic' is the fastest growing language in Europe
'Geek speak' has become the fastest growing language in Europe as new words are invented to describe technological advances.
Experts claim about 100 new words are added to the language of technology, dubbed 'Nerdic', every year - three times the number of new words making it into the Oxford English Dictionary. 'Geek speak' has become the fastest growing language in Europe as new words are invented to describe technological advances. ... more -
Geekster handbook makes nerd hunting very, very easy
Think the Nerd Underground is cut and dry? Well it's a bit more complex than you think and WIRED has released an all tell guide called the "Geekster Handbook" which serves as your field guide to the Nerd Underground. So watch out Gamers and Music Geeks, I'm onto you!!
Where do you fit in the breakdown? Are you one of the types? Think the Nerd Underground is cut and dry? Well it's a bit more complex than you think and WIRED has released an all tell guide calle... more -
SuperNews song
I wrote this song for my favorite show, SuperNews! I hope you guys like it.
It turns out you can only record for one minute, so I'm going to have to record each verse separately, if that's ok. I wrote this song for my favorite show, SuperNews! I hope you guys like it. ... more -
I can haz soda?
ICanHasCheezburger.com has emerged as a favorite internet time waster with countless images of kitties and lolspeak captions. But now, the quirky site has teamed up for a new business venture with Jones Soda. The offbeat soda company plans to feature the top vote-grabbing LOLcats on bottle labels in a contest sure to bring a giggle to carbonated beverage consumption.
Im in ur sodaz, drinkin ur bubbelz. ICanHasCheezburger.com has emerged as a favorite internet time waster with countless images of kitties and lolspeak captions. But now... more -
Tetris for your tush
Looking to spruce up your apartment with more than just a futon, beanbag chair and naked chick posters? (Guys living alone, I’m looking at you.) Check out the ultimate home accessory for Tetris fans, lightweight L-block-shaped chairs that come in a variety of colors sure to please the nerd decorator in all of us. Geek decor doesn’t come as cheap as you might think though, as each chair will cost you about $220.
This will go perfectly with my Space Invaders coffee table. Looking to spruce up your apartment with more than just a futon, beanbag chair and naked chick posters? (Guys living alone, I’m lookin... more -
'Nerdcore Rising' the geekiest thing in Hip Hop
Nerdcore might be big in supergeekland, but so far the hip-hop subgenre -- in which rappers bust rhymes about Firefox plug-ins, videogames and other geek obsessions -- has flown below the radar of most mainstream music fans.
Now, thanks to comedian Negin Farsad's new documentary, Nerdcore Rising, the rest of the world might get a proper introduction.
Nerdcore might be big in supergeekland, but so far the hip-hop subgenre -- in which rappers bust rhymes about Firefox plug-ins, videog... more -
Nerd Makeover
To bring more attention to the lack of women in math and sciences, computer science nerds at WSU are getting a sorority makeover.
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A "Bejeweled" engagement ring
Proposing in MMOs like World of Warcraft and Second Life is played out, so what's a gamer to do when he wants to drop to one knee and still retain his nerd credibility? Well, how about home-brewing your honey's favorite game to pop the question?
Xanga user Bernie did just that to propose to his girlfriend Tammy. Knowing that Bejeweled was her favorite game, Bernie spent a few weeks putting together a Nintendo DS version (completely from scratch, no less). Once the game hits a certain score, the screen clears and a ring made of the game's jewel sprites lowers on the screen.
When his girlfriend played the game and arrived at the special screen, Bernie was ready with real ring in hand. Proposal by casual game is certainly a first, so congrats to Bernie and Tammy both for getting engaged, and for setting a new precedent in nerd love. Proposing in MMOs like World of Warcraft and Second Life is played out, so what's a gamer to do when he wants to drop to one knee and ... more -
Dungeons & Dragons co-creater dies at 69...
Gary Gygax passed away...
Though I never played this ultimate game of nerdiness, I had a roommate in college, who would spend all hours of the night going about to Dungeons & Dragons matches with his buddies, and would sleep during all hours of the day...
Gygax made a cameo on Futurama...
Gygax is the man in the back... next to Stephen Hawking... Gary Gygax passed away... ... more -
Microsoft says it's time to kiss and make up
Microsoft is looking to mend historic rivalries between web designers and developers through the launch of its latest viral marketing campaign, “Harmony”. Created and managed by MRM Worldwide UK, the viral is to spearhead the marketing activity for Microsoft’s latest Expression Studio software suite.
Check out the video and the landing page at
http://www.web-harmony.co.uk/
Microsoft is looking to mend historic rivalries between web designers and developers through the launch of its latest viral marketing ... more -
How to be Nerd
This DVD will teach you how to be a nerd!!!
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Maybe we should hang out sometime?
I'll pick you up around seven?
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50 nerdy things to do before you die.
17. Learn Advanced Klingon.
11. Memorize enough digits of pi to be impressive but not weird.
5. Figure out what the hell "Lost" is about.
LOL. LOL. LOL. Cute. 17. Learn Advanced Klingon. 11. Memorize enough digits of pi to be impressive but not weird. ... more -
20 pop-culture obsessions geekier than Monty Python
In case debating the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow wasn't geeky enough, here are some even geekier pop-culture obsessions.
Battlestar Galactica, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Joss Whedon, fanfic...wait, is this a list or my life? In case debating the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow wasn't geeky enough, here are some even geekier pop-culture obsessions. ... more -
Can a lightsaber cut through Superman?
Can a lightsaber cut through Superman? Nerds at Gizmodo and sister site io9 put their combined nerdy gadget knowledge and nerdy superhero knowledge to the test and came up with reasons why it could and reasons why it couldn't.
So cute, funny, and of course, nerdy! Can a lightsaber cut through Superman? Nerds at Gizmodo and sister site io9 put their combined nerdy gadget knowledge and nerdy superh... more -
What's the nerdiest thing you've ever done?
Mental Floss asks--what's the nerdiest/geekiest thing you've ever done?
I can't be the only geek here, so...time to confess everyone. I know you're out there. Mental Floss asks--what's the nerdiest/geekiest thing you've ever done? ... more
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