The Portland Pinball Map: Now on Your iPhoneThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:11PMJonesing for time-killing distractions in an unfamiliar Portland neighborhood? New to town and need to know how to bat a small silver ball around a light-up landscape? Or maybe you just really like pinball? The Portland Pinball map—available for free as a web resource at portlandpinballmap.com—is now an iPhone application. It’s a pretty elaborate resource, listing [...] Related posts: iPhone ...
The Portland Pinball Map: Now on Your iPhoneThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:11PMJonesing for time-killing distractions in an unfamiliar Portland neighborhood? New to town and need to know how to bat a small silver ball around a light-up landscape? Or maybe you just really like pinball? The Portland Pinball map—available for free as a web resource at portlandpinballmap.com—is now an iPhone application. It’s a pretty elaborate resource, listing [...] Related posts: iPhone ...
Lights going out on laser tagThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:23AMAfter more than five years in business, it’s “game over” forMotionZ laser-tag in the Santa Maria Town Center mall.
Ribéry sinks Hamburg with late showWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:08AMAnother late 'that's how they are'-moment for Bayern has filled their rivals with a dreadful sense of deja vu A little more than nine years ago, Patrik Andersson's last-minute free-kick won Bayern Munich the championship in Hamburg. An audibly distraught TV commentator summed up the momentous event in three weary words. "So sind sie" ("that's how they are"), lamented Premiere's Hansi Küpper in a ...
Ribéry sinks Hamburg with late showWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:08AMAnother late 'that's how they are'-moment for Bayern has filled their rivals with a dreadful sense of deja vu A little more than nine years ago, Patrik Andersson's last-minute free-kick won Bayern Munich the championship in Hamburg. An audibly distraught TV commentator summed up the momentous event in three weary words. "So sind sie" ("that's how they are"), lamented Premiere's Hansi Küpper in a ...
Codec Chatter: Battlefield's Patrick BachFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:12PMOn the eve of Battlefield: Bad Company 2's highly anticipated launch, we speak with DICE producer Patrick Bach about the studio's long run of success, returning to racing games, and top secret project currently in development. DICE has been in the game development business for almost 20 years now. What has been the secret to your success? The secret is that there is no secret. Honestly, I think ...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nintendo Reveals Hardware and Software Lineup for the First Half of 2010Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:57PMREDMOND, Wash.----Nintendo of America issued a surge of new information today about what consumers can expect from the company in the coming months. Let’s get right to it: The new Nintendo DSi XL™ hand-held system launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99.
Nintendo's oversized DSi XL heading to the US on March 28th for $190 (update: video)Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:45PMNintendo just announced that its new DSi XL (known and sold as the DSi LL in Japan) will be hitting North America on March 28th, and will retail for $190. In exchange for a couple mm of extra thickness and a significantly larger footprint the XL pairs two 4.2-inch LCDs for a jumbo-sized look at your well worn, oft-rehashed DS catalog. The unit will retail in Burgundy and Bronze flavors at launch ...
The Herts AdvertiserMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:03AMST ALBANS City boss Steve Castle will be left scratching his head after seeing his side score three goals away from home and yet still coming away from Staines Town with nothing.
Dorsey a Rider againThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:16AMThe Saskatchewan Roughriders didn't exactly dive head-first into the CFL free-agent waters, but they were holding their breath on Dominique Dorsey.
Man reportedly pulls out knife during evictionWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:17PMAn Olivehurst man who was being evicted from his residence Tuesday morning is facing an assault charge after allegedly threatening his landlord with a knife. Enrique Hernandez-Hernandez, 24, of the 1900 block of Chapman Street, was being held today...
Harris helps Royals win 15thWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:19AMHamilton Southeastern boys basketball coach Brian Satterfield told his team after Tuesday's 66-57 win over host Pike that this was the type of game that would help prepare the Royals for state tournament play.
Sex fantasies at Bardot in midtown MiamiTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:04PMKaren, a 24-year-old, mocha-skinned beauty spiced up with cinnamon-colored stilettos and a Cindy Crawford mole, strokes the thin black straw floating in her clear cocktail. "Sometimes I dream about directing my own high-art porn," she says with a Jamaican accent. "And I'd name it Latex ."
Atlantic 10 ConferenceMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:57AMAtlantic 10 Conference-Around the Atlantic 10
Georgetown arts stroll make you hungry? Stop here to refuelSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 9:05PMGeorgetown eats and drinks — 9 LB Hammer, Calamity Jane's, Georgetown Liquor Company, Hallava Falafel, Hangar Café, Jules Maes Saloon, Maruta Shoten, Pig Iron Bar-B-Q, Smarty Pants, Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole, Squid & Ink and Two Tartes Café & Catering
GetJar offers non-smartphone owners app abilityWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:52PMCan you participate in the apps bonanza if you don't own an iPhone or another type of smartphone? Yes, says GetJar, even with a basic handset.
Play pachinko with the walking deadTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:03PMJudging by the 1900 Diggs on our recent 30 commercial games released for FREE piece, it's pretty safe to say you guys enjoy gaming on the cheap. Well, then you gore-thirsty skinflints should get a kick out of this addicitve little aside , which you can play for free right in your browser.
We have a winner circulating right hereTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:23AMThere must be something in the water in our Circulation Department. First, Bob Timmerman , the department's director, whips us all in the weekly Beat the Pros, now Patricia... read more
Our straight-up drinking preferencesMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 1:25PMIn honor of Bar Month here at OnMilwaukee.com we decided to something along the lines of our year-end picks, but focused on Milwaukee taverns. Here are some of our favorite drinks, bars and more.
A gulf brees sweeps inMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 12:25AMMIAMI GARDENS - A player in the game, a prominent pregame analyst, a halftime performer, fans in the stadium - even the man who installed the playing...
SW Fla. highly visible as Saints win first Super BowlMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 12:25AMA player in the game, a prominent pregame analyst, a halftime performer, fans in the stadium — even the man who installed the playing field's sod —...
The Who Perform Hits Medley For Superbowl HalftimeSunday, February 7, 2010 @ 9:11PMThe Who, the iconic British rock band that are one of the remaining working group's of its generation, took the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami, Fla. and delivered a solid if expected medley classic rock hits.
Joe Posnanski: Super Bowl XLIV BlogSunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:03PMMIAMI -- SI's Joe Posnanski will provide ongoing commentary and analysis throughout tonight's Super Bowl showdown between the Colts and Saints. For updated stats and play-by-play, follow SI's Gameflash here.
Minute-by-minute analysis of XLIVSunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:03PMMIAMI -- SI's Joe Posnanski will provide ongoing commentary and analysis throughout tonight's Super Bowl showdown between the Colts and Saints. For updated stats and play-by-play, follow SI's Gameflash here.
Premature to close the door on BradyFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 11:02AMIn the rush to crown Peyton Manning as the best QB all time, Tom Brady is being ridiculously disregarded.
Townshend defends himself ahead of Super Bowl showFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 9:50AMVeteran rocker addresses child porn issues during Super Bowl halftime show promotion The Who played three hit songs and fielded one delicate question on Thursday at a news conference to promote their Super Bowl halftime show Sunday at Sun Life Stadium.
Alameda calendarThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:42PMListings are printed on a space-available basis. For the complete calendar listing, please visit www.insidebayarea.com/alameda .
Community CalendarThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:13AMAn Evening with Tim Wise, anti-racism author and activist on “Colorblindness and its Consequences: How Ignoring Race Deepens the Racial Divide” at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland.
Mplayit Mobile Apps Analysis Shows iPhone Users 'Got Game'Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 8:00AMOn the heels of Apple's iPad announcement, Mplayit today released a survey that underscores iPhone users' strong interest in mobile games as compared to Android and BlackBerry users on Mplayit's popular app store on Facebook.
The flagging art of taking a good cornerThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 6:47AMThe menace of what is supposedly one of football's most incisive attacking weapons is being devalued Most football supporters have a tactical hobby horse of some description. I have a friend who is obsessed by the proliferation of what he perceives to be foul throws and another who is liable to shout "obstruction" a dozen times a game. With me it is how profligate teams have become at taking ...
Falcons foil ScottiesWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:03AMThe Falcons had not played a game since Jan. 21. In that same time span, the Scotties played five. The difference showed.
Megachips Wants Smart Grid, Pachinko to Cut Nintendo RelianceTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 10:09PMMegachips Corp., the Japanese chip designer that gets more than 80 percent of revenue from Nintendo Co., is turning to smart-grid technology and pachinko machines to reduce its reliance on the maker of the Wii console.
South Florida shines in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl spotlightSunday, January 31, 2010 @ 7:30AMThis time around, it's our turn to party with the likes of Ludacris and E! reality star Kendra, both hosting celebrity-soaked events at Hollywood's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
A tale of two newsroomsFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 8:17PMIn 2007, Southern Nevada was a dream come true: A land where investment returns rose as high as hotel towers. A vacation paradise for almost 40 million travelers. And a booming community of almost 2 million, with union jobs and tract housing as far as the eye could see.
The Who's Super Bowl set list will be a medley of hitsTuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe Who's Pete Townshend says the band's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance will feature a "compact medley" of their signature classic-rock anthems.
Ron Higgins: South Carolina's Downey could be handful for Kentucky's WallTuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:00AMMany of the nation's college basketball fans will tune in ESPN tonight to watch newly anointed No. 1 Kentucky shoot for its 20th straight victory when the Wildcats play at South Carolina.No doubt the ESPN crew will gush over the talented Wildcats, especially the freshmen signees John Calipari heisted in his move from Memphis to Lexington. And the announcers especially will go ga-ga over UK point ...