Thursday, December 07, 2006

Pimp your Firefox

Now that Firefox 2.0 is out, you might want to consider installing some extensions to enhance the functionality of this hugely popular (and free) browser. Extension Hunter (http://www.extensionhunter.com/) boasts a huge list of Firefox 2.0 compatible extensions with descriptions and user ratings

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Toast Printer

Here's a great Christmas gift idea - a printer that prints images on toast! Check out http://www.neatorama.com/2006/11/30/toast-printer/

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Hot Fuzz

Simon Pegg (the same guy who brought you Shaun of the Dead) is Nicholas Angel, a cop who was so good, they reassigned him. To the sleepy little village of Sanford, where the day's biggest drama is an escaped swan. Check out the hilarious trailer for Hot Fuzz at http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/trailers/hotfuzz_trailer_xlarge.php

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The Long Horse

Photos from around the turn of the century have been discovered which reveal the existence of a now-extinct breed of horse - the long horse. Long horses had very long backs and were able to carry up to four men. However, because of overwork, the horses tended to die young and eventually became extinct. A substantial collection of long horse photos, curated by Hardy Burmeier, is on display at http://www.digital-art.org/D/Portraits/Burmeier/BurmeierFrames.html Real or fake? You decide...

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The Stuntman

Ever wanted to be a Hollywood stuntman? Now you can get a feel of what it might be like with the interactive stuntman game at http://www.thestuntman.la/ You can pick the poor guy up with your mouse and throw him through windows, at walls and in front of vehicles. Even if you're not the stuntman type, it'll help reduce the pre-Christmas tension!

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