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Well if chatting was ever considered a party, then Party Chat is for you!  Akshay, Google employee and inquisitive coder (hmm synonyms?), built a chat room bot running on Google Talk.  Just to make sure we’re on the same page, this bot will give you the power to talk to groups of people at once.  I understand the widget on Google’s personalized page (iGoogle) does this, but Party Chat is better.  Not only can you chat with tons of people, you may also chat with people who aren’t on your friends list.  A common interest could draw you in or maybe even a common friend.  The point is, it’s like a chat social network (more like IRC) using something most of us already have: Google Talk (Gmail).

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Make the jump to see the spoilers for the 5/30/08 edition of Friday Night Smackdown!

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Make the jump to view the spoilers for the 5/29/08 and 6/5/08 editions of Impact.

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Series Note: This is one part of a series about enhancing your life with technology.  The series deals with computer based tools created with the intent of making your life easier so you can focus on other things, like life.

Are you a socialite?  Do you spend every weekend out and about with friends?  Do you have several different groups of friends to go out with?  Why not let technology help you organize that busy social life of yours.  I’ll show you a few tools that’ll help.
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Since the Crank Dat dance craze has gotten out of control, I decided to put together a list of the many incarnations of the dances I have heard. Make the jump to see the list.

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Make the jump to see the spoilers for the 5/23/08 editon of Smackdown.

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Ahh the UEFA Champions League, how I love thee.  Today was the championship match with Manchester United pitted up against Chelsea in Moscow.  Moscow provided a slick surface of play with rain peppering in extra time.  Players slid, fell, and cramped up often.

Full analysis after the break.

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I get it. I really do. Not everyone is a math whiz or a physics major. The good news is you don’t have to be to enjoy everyday things that at first sight seem puzzling and complex. I present to you a video that uses a collection of the the Discovery Channel’s shows to show use everyday life in someone else’s eyes. My personal favorites are the scenes with Richard “Mack” Machowicz (Future Weapon), Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters, and Stephen Hawking. You can’t go wrong with the Hawkster. From shows like Cash Cab to Mythbusters to Future Weapons, there is a little bit for everyone can watch and participate in. No there will not be a quiz but there is tons of useful information you can drop later on. Go ahead … get a “sniffy sniff” of what there is on the D.C.

To much delight, I watched Iron Man this past friday, 5-16-08.  It was more than I expected with charming one liners, entertaining fight sequences, and 3 out of 4 star acting with a splash of Burger King.  Before watching the movie I read the synopsis on IMDB.com.  Oddly enough it made want to see it even more, and I’m glad that I did!

As you would expect from a Marvel Movie, the film was entertaining while staying true to most of the comic book facts.  Even though some things were a little skewed, the movie as a whole was fun and action packed.  That suited me just fine seeing how a good movie, to me (remember that post?  Look it up), is designed around Steven Segal, explosions, and/or comic relief.  Iron Man makes use of two of my criterian in such a way that makes me want to see the sequal. 

I’ll be honest, Gwyneth is not one of my favorite actresses. In fact I’m not sure if I spelled her name right and I’m not going to look it up.  However I was pleasantly suprised by the way she portrayed Pepper Potts and found myself slightly concerned.  Her character, Pepper, was in direct contrast to Tony Stark whom I thought was brilliantly played by Robert Downey Jr.  I left the theater thinking that no other actor could have brought Tony to life quite like Robert Downey did.  I am no Comic-con fan but this movie appeased me. 

If you are looking for a movie that is entertaining that doesn’t not have underlying themes of “Technology is bad” or “End violence” then might I suggest Iron Man.  Scratch that, I’m putting Iron Man at the top of your list for things to do when you’re bored.  It’s no 300 but it is still a D.G.M. or ”Dang Good Movie.”