Sunday, May 4, 2008

The GTA4 Dilemma


This is a huge deal! I mean wasn't this game predicted to bring in over $600 million or was it billion? Either way if I understand this correctly, this faulty programming doesn't only effect the game, but it also causes irreversible damage to your console? What a crock!
Found this story on digg and decided to post, if you want to see the Grand Theft Auto IV screw-up in action before you buy the game then check out this link to YouTube:

The Choker Compressor Pedal




Found this on WIRED..."The Choker" box for an apparently completely original sound. I wonder what it sounds like? Let's check eBay, after all you can find everything else there.

If you want to find out more this is where I found it.

http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/05/gallery_rare_gadgets/04_rare_gadgets.jpg

Infant Reflux Wedge

This looks pretty crazy, but I saw this and thought of Lily. Sounds great if any baby or small child would actually go to sleep on it. Ha, I think for now you should probably keep using the stomach medications.

Inventor Name: Robynne Elkin and Craig Troop, MD
Patent Status: Patented
Patent Number: 6931683
Invention Status: Product is being sold in 3 stores and distributed in 5 hospitals in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area.
Website: http://www.azream.us/catalog26.html
Keywords: Advanced infant reflux wedge for infant
The RES-Q Wedge is the only orthopedic and reversible reflux wedge on the market designed by an occupational therapist , physician and dietician. Read the fascinating story of how and why the wedge was developed at the following site: http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=58148