Open Office 2.3 released today

A new version OpenOffice 2.3 is officially released today (December 17th, 2007) for Linux fans. Hundreds of bugs are fixed. Performance is improved considerably. Try it while it's hot.

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Released: DD-WRT v23 Final for Linksys WRT54G (and others)

An amazing 3rd party firmware for the Linksys WRT54G/GS/GL, Asus WL-500G deluxe, Siemens SE505, and Motorola WR850G WiFi Routers has been released in it's final form: Version v23. Building upon the original Linksys GPL'd Linux codebase, dd-wrt adds countless features and enhancements. Thanks, BrainSlayer!

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Transform Your Classic Xbox into a Killer Media Center

Don't ditch your classic Xbox just because you can't play Halo 3 on it: now it's easier than ever to transform that old neglected console into a Unix-based media command center. A simple software exploit lets you replace Microsoft's crippled dashboard and run the incredible, open source Xbox Media Center (XBMC) software

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Modern day remake of The Oregon Trail [Flash Game]

A semi-faithful adaptation of the original 1971 Oregon Trail, Thule Trail has you heading west, not to conquer the wild frontier, but rather the road. The game swaps covered wagons for turbo wagons and lets you hunt fast food instead of wild game. Really takes you back!

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[Amazing] Military Photos of the Twin Towers

These pics truly are AMAZING. Download the full .ppt file so you can watch the slideshow, and you will see some of the most incredible pictures ever from 9/11.

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Amazing 911 Video Processed Using 3D Effects - It Feels Like You Are There.

I'm struggling to work out how they even made this video.

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Man Arrested after Saying No to Prostitute

It was Rocio Palacios who first noticed the woman who appeared to need help.

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The Best Playstation 2 (PS2) Games Under $10 Each

When a console has so many popular classics in their library, it's amazing how many top-notch games you can find between $5-10 (including shipping) online. Racketboy gives a extensive list of the best values on the PS2 -- there's something for everyone!

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Woman has 23 needles in body

Luo Cuifen, 29 of Beijing, China, consulted doctors after noticing blood in her urine. Turns out she has 23 inch-long needles in her gut. Surgeons will now carefully remove the needles that allegedly were inserted by her grandparents who were hoping to kill her.

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Dump Dangerous Diacetyl by Making Your Own Microwave Popcorn

Doesn't microwave popcorn smell great? It should: it's chemically engineered to do so. Think that delicious smell is fresh butter? Think again. Many conventional microwave popcorns use diacetyl, an additive, to simulate real butter. And that's a problem.

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