8-Bit NYC Map Turns New York Into Hyrule [Maps]

This draggable, zoomable map of NYC is made from old 8-bit NES elements. It is as awesome as it sounds. [8-Bit NYC via WAXY via Kottke]

The 5pm Quiz: George Costanza’s Jobs

In honor of this morning’s Jason Alexander interview, here’s a George Costanza quiz from last year. During Seinfeld’s nine-year run, George Costanza held many jobs, from real estate agent to hand model, and he pretended to be just as many things. How well do you know Costanza’

On the Street.....Before Lanvin, Paris

C-SPAN Puts Huge Video Archive Online

C-SPAN may not be the most riveting television, but it does provide a way of experiencing American politics without some OReilly or Olbermann telling you what to think. Its the primary source, unmediated. So its great news that the network is making its entire archive—160,000 hours of video, datin

NCAA: UTEP leads Butler at half (AP)

AP - Derrick Caracter had six points in UTEPs 9-3 run to close the half and the Miners held a 33-27 lead over fifth-seeded Butler, which entered the tournament on a 20-game winning streak.

before & after: jayne’s chair + lara’s kitchen

without realizing it, i’ve been slowly developing a fondness for two-tone upholstery. when i was finishing up some edits on the book manuscript this weekend i noticed that a lot of the homes and projects i chose include couches and chairs that have different fabric used on the arms and back th

Dogs as Typefaces

This image matches typefaces with dogs that match their physical characteristics. It was created by the design firm of Günter Eder, Roman Breier, and Marcel Neundörfer in Vienna. What typefaces and dogs would you suggest be matched? Link via Nerdcore | Company Website

Diddy To Rescue English Soccer Club Crystal Palace?

Sean “Diddy” Combs, or whatever he’s calling himself now, may be the latest American convert to the beautiful game. According to Britain’s ever-reliable The Sun newspaper, the hip-hop impresario “plans to put the Cristal into Crystal Palace,” by buying the London-based club. He likes

Google Will Soon Offer A Way For Users To Opt-Out Of Google Analytics Track

Some people dont like the idea of Google having any data about them. Unfortunately, if you visit a site tracked by Google Analytics (and chances are you hit several each day), you have no choice. But soon, you might. Google is testing a browser-based opt-out solution for Google Analytics, they brie

Prince Charles Models 3-D Glasses (PHOTO)

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales wears 3D glasses as he visits the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on March 18, 2010 in Budapest, Hungary. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are on a three day trip to Hungary as part of a tour of Eastern Europe that takes in Poland, Hungar

Palm posts $22m Q3 loss, 'making great progress on future products'

Palm gave us a heads-up back in late February that its upcoming earnings report wouldnt exactly be cause for celebration, and today the news has become official: the outfit recorded a net loss of $22 million during its fiscal Q3, which still looks rosy compared to the $98 million loss it suffered th

iBUYPOWER announces 4 systems using the i7 980X processors

iBUYPOWER announced today their latest, 4 new 'Paladin' systems using the i7 980x processors. These new systems come with iBUYPOWERs free liquid CPU cooling, and you can request that the CPU be overclocked and tested before being shipped out.

Bellwether Sheep Milk Yogurt

Crafted on a small family-run farm in Sonoma County, CA, Bellwether Farms creamy sheep milk yogurt makes a tasty and healthy substitute for both standard cow milk varieties and other alternatives. Since the protein in sheep milk more closely matches human breast milk, its easier on digestion than co

Adrianne Curry Shows Off Her Ass On Twitter!

This doesnt surprise us in the least! Adrianne Curry took to her Twitter to show off her ASSets to the general public, but quickly took them down. What an attention whore! Check out the uncensored pic after the jump! P.S. CLICK HERE to 'follow' Perez on Twitter!

New art by McBess on sale

Theres several illustrations by McBess on sale here.Previously: Watch McBess draw.Buy poster collections at Amazon.

Ostrich Win

epic fail- Ostrich Win, G-rated, ostrich, animal, biting