Portal 2: Meet Wheatley

Posted by maria | News | Tuesday 29 June 2010 11:29 PM

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This same level was in the E3 gameplay video, but this one has better audio plus a transcript, so we can get to know Wheatley better. His personality makes him the perfect guide-slash-sidekick.

Pepsi Strong Shot

Posted by maria | News | Tuesday 29 June 2010 5:12 AM

Pepsi Strong Shot

Pepsi Japan’s new Strong Shot has extra caffeine and extreme carbonation, which is why they are recommending that you wait 15-seconds before popping the top lest you get a facefull of soda. That having been said, if you are looking for the perfect fuel for the perfect belch, this might be just the ticket.

Alabama Oil Waves

Posted by maria | News | Thursday 24 June 2010 5:41 PM

Delicate patterns in the sea breaking on Orange Beach, Alabama, more than 90 miles from the BP oil spill, cannot distract from the mess four to six inches deep on parts of the shore.

Illegal Photography, Hey?

Posted by maria | News | Wednesday 23 June 2010 9:41 PM


Sealy, Texas – A homeowner says he was arrested for “illegal photography” when a police sergeant followed him into his own home, and he objected and took the cop’s photo with his cell phone. “We did not know what he was talking about, and I don’t think he does either,” the homeowner says in his federal complaint.

In his civil rights complaint, Francisco Olvera says Sealy Police Sgt. Justin Alderete’s charge of “illegal photography” baffled him and several witnesses.

Olvera says the trouble started when Alderete responded to a complaint of loud music coming from his home. In front of the home, Alderete asked Olvera to show identification and as Olvera walked into his house to get it, Alderete followed him in.

“Olvera did not believe that Alderete had the authority to enter Olvera’s residence and, therefore, took a picture of Alderete using his cell phone,” the complaint states.

Olvera claims that Alderete saw a can of beer on a kitchen counter, next to Olvera’s wallet, and immediately handcuffed him.

“Olvera was then transported to the City of Sealy jail and charged with ‘public intoxication’ and ‘loud music,’” according to the complaint.

Olvera says he was acquitted of all charges in a jury trial.

Olvera seeks punitive damages from Alderete, the City of Sealy, and Police Chief John Tollett for trespass, assault, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.