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Microsoft Un-Cancels Campus Pub, Because They're Totally Cool Dudes
Last week brought a distressing tale of sobriety and job loss from Redmond, but following a concerted internet scorn-fest, Microsoft has come back around to the idea of a corporate campus pub. Mostly. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by bornonbord: I heard Apple has a prescription Marijuana suppository on campus. But no 'time limits' on when you can get... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Microsoft Teetotalers Hate Fun, Cancel Nearly-Completed Pub
Unlike my alma mater, Microsoft has decided that booze and good times have no place on their campus. They've abruptly cancelled the almost-finished construction of a new pub, claiming it would not be "appropriate." More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Smartypantsdance: I wonder what would happen if a Microsoft guy brought a Mac into the pub? Or on campus? I don't... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Peewee RC Spitfire Can Only Destroy Panzers Driven By Nanonazis
With a 6-inch wingspan and a military-style remote control box, I wish this minuscule 1/72-scale $150 Spitfire actually had two micro-guns and a micro-camera to dogfight against wasps this spring. [Plantraco via Oh Gizmo] More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Pwnerjam3.0: How the crap is that thing even worth $150?!?! 6 Responses | Other threads
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SpitFire 360 Controller Gives Xbox Modders a Not-So-Tactical Advantage
I have no clue how I missed this great hack from earlier in the year, but AcidMods has released a tutorial on modding an Xbox 360 controller to do all sorts of neat, cheatie stuff—like adding rapid fire to pistols in Call of Duty—through programmable macros. But since I know that you have almost no interest in picking up that soldering gun, you can just watch this video to appreciate what hours of hard work can produce. [AcidMods via HackedGadgets]
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By Mark WilsonComment by DavidPFarrell: Nobody else has made reference to the "... with out there knowledge" statement from the start of the video? So we... more » | Other threads
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Build Your Own Spitfire Plane from a $263,000 Kit
Flying enthusiasts with $263,000 to spare can now build their own Spitfire aircraft from a pack. The Supermarine Aircraft Mark 26 kit, a 90 per cent scale model of the iconic WWII fighter plane, costs 100,000 ($203,000), but you will need an additional 30,000 ($60,000) to finish it off - not to mention 1,200 hours of construction time. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by JosWindu: And yes, I'm sure there's room in that cowling (or at least room in a replacement cowling) for a V-8... more » | Other threads
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