SkeptiSys

Dallas Mavericks players vote ‘no playoff share’ for Lamar Odom

skeptisys — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:22:37 +0000

The Dallas Mavericks players, who were swept out of the NBA first round playoffs, decided not to give any of the money they received to Lamar Odom. But exactly how much credit should Lamar receive for the Mavs barely making the playoffs? Dallas Mavs’ record this season: with Lamar Odom 31-19 without Odom 5-15 [...]

OOTP 12 review : the Evolution of the Baseball Simulation

skeptisys — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:28:52 +0000

The attentive people at Out Of the Park Development have already released the 5th major update for OOTP12, so maybe I should take a pause from simulating seasons with OOTP12 to let you in on all the fun. Yes, it is super addictive. Buy it now, before it gets scheduled like heroin or cocaine. [...]

U iz bettuh lawndree maker, pweeze come baks

skeptisys — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:35:54 +0000

Gulp! Stop-motion animation shot on a Nokia N8.

skeptisys — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:20:01 +0000

This stop-action short film was made entirely using a smartphone. Created by SumoScience. When I was a kid, we used our phones to open walnuts.

Reasons why a faulty argument is no substitution for an objective one

skeptisys — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:25:34 +0000

As usual, I was perusing over at BoingBoing, one of the top online sites for years, when I found this poster of desperation: The photo is from a University Library poster created by the author of “Fool’s Gold: Why the Internet is no Substitute for a Library” by Mark Y. Herring. The book is available from [...]

The Wieners Circle Chicago Restaurant adds abuse/humor to menu (NSFW language)

skeptisys — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:47:41 +0000

In Chicago, a hotdog restaurant owner found out by accident that customers love to be abused, if it is funny. Their restaurant, the Wieners Circle, is now famous for the abuse they give out, and take in. The following hilarious clips use NSFW language – do not watch if you are offended by naughty or [...]

Zach Galifianakis has the best website design

skeptisys — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:24:05 +0000

Zach Galifianakis has his own website and has apparently paid top dollar into the design. Check it out. http://www.zachgalifianakis.com/ pic from Unreality Mag.

April Fools Tips

skeptisys — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:19:04 +0000

April Fools is the 2nd most important holiday in America. The most important obviously is March 14, steak&BJ day, which the heretic waitress at Morton’s refuses to observe. I’m never going back to that place!! according to the court order. Anyhoo, April Fools… Up to now, whenever I am asked ‘what is a good joke [...]

Brooklyn man beat without mercy for being Gay

skeptisys — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:18:10 +0000

Six men beat Barie Shortell senseless in Brooklyn NY 1 month ago, leaving him in need of 9.5 hour facial reconstruction surgery – because he is homosexual. News report here. Mr. Shortell has no medical insurance, so he will be liable for $100,000 in medical bills. If you would like to donate to help with his [...]

Glenn Greenwald presentation on journalism today

skeptisys — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:05:22 +0000

Glenn Greenwald, well respected journalist, constitutional attorney, and best selling author gave an informative speech in New Mexico on March 8 2011. I highly recommend listing to the speech and follow-up Q&A period despite the length (combined approx 90 minutes). Presentation here, through Lannan Podcasts. Q&A here with long time journalist, David Barsamian is here. You can pre-order Glenn [...]