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Underworld IV: Uber BabyUnderworld IV: Uber Baby

I finally got around to watching the Underworld films. After getting around the Matrix feel and the overused camera filter, it still wasn’t good. The movie was decent, due to the storyline, but that is about it.

Underworld has clothes and fighting skills like the Matrix, guns like Blade, and the blue camera filter like every other ‘dark’ film made in the past 15 years. Some people may enjoy this but to me it seems like the filmmakers simply wanted to smash together several aspects of successful films and roll with it.

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Written on Jun 3, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

The 10 Best Nerd TV Series Still Running & Worth WatchingThe 10 Best Nerd TV Series Still Running & Worth Watching

With Battlestar Galactica and The Sarah Connor Chronicles ending you might be wondering what TV series are worth following. Although not all of the following television series are science fiction, all are aimed at nerd audiences.

So here it is, a list of ten television series worth watching which were picked up for the 2009-2010 season.

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Written on Jun 1, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

AbiWord: The Lighter and Faster Alternative

You’ve probably heard of the Microsoft Word alternative within Open Office, but have you heard of the other lighter and faster open source software called AbiWord? The software has been around for quite some time (1998), but it doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves. Go ahead and download it if you haven’t tried out this magnificent piece of software.

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Written on May 29, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

Diablo III: Angels vs Demons Rumor

A few years ago, rumors of the next Diablo were spreading across the net. At one point, a rumor had started that the next Diablo would be an MMORPG similar to World of Warcraft. The premise was that the game would be set during the Apocalypse with some areas being held in hell while others on Earth and in heaven. The rumor stated users would be given the choice of whether to be part of the Angel race or Demon race quite similar to WoW’s Alliance or Horde.

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Written on May 27, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

How to Grow Veggies in an Apartment

Growing vegetables is something everyone should do. The problem is, if you don’t have land for a garden, growing veggies becomes much more difficult. But do not worry my fellow apartment friend. There are ways to grow your own vegetables inside your apartment (or on your balcony). The only difference is that you are more limited to the type of vegetables you may grow.

First things first, do you have a southern window or balcony? If so, you are in luck! You can grow a wide variety of vegetables suitable for mild climates and can find a big enough pot for. The most common apartment vegetables are lettuce and tomatoes (mainly grape or cherry tomatoes). Both are easy to take care of, grow in most climates, and do not need large pots.

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Written on May 25, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble