Monday, May 16, 2011

VIDEO: Let’s hear it for Gabe Newell

VIDEO: Let’s hear it for Gabe Newell

VIDEO: Let’s hear it for Gabe Newell

Posted: 15 May 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Why? Because he’s one of the main reasons why video games are so damn rad.

If you’ve played a good game in the past X number of years, it’s probably thanks to Gabe. First off, the dude co-founded Valve, which as we all know is the force behind Half-Life, Team Fortress, Left 4 Dead, and so much more.

Not many kids today are aware of this, but in the late 90s, gaming on the PC wasn't looking so hot. There are several factors that made everyone feel that the consoles, which had finally caught up to personal computers in terms of technology and raw horsepower, were finally going to be the sole mode of gaming. Then along came Half Life 1, later followed by Half Life 2; not only did they change the perception of what gaming on a PC could be like, and breath new life into a platform, but inspired countless game creators on every side of the fence.

Not only that, but they even inspired those who played them, but creating forums of expression. The entire machinima scene would not be where it is today if not for Valve's sandbox, and examples leading the way…

… Though their games have led to truly inspired game-playing as well…

Yet Gabe’s greatest invention is easily Steam, the content delivery system that we all pretty much take for granted. So many folks thought it would never work, but someone was finally able to break the stranglehold that brick and mortar game stores had on the marketplace. Honestly, without Valve and Steam leading the way, there might not be an Apple App Store.

Also, Gabe seems like a totally cool dude, hence why he’s so beloved on the internet (and not because he’s a somewhat awkward chubby guy; the internet can be mean sometimes, but not THAT mean)…

If you’re like, me pay tribute to the man himself by nabbing the Gabe Newell screensaver! Here’s how it looks in action…

For those interested, you can nab yours here.

VIDEO: ESPN’s Sage Steele and the jerking off of squirrels

Posted: 15 May 2011 09:35 AM PDT

Here’s ESPN anchor Sage Steele with a rather unfortunate choice of words on this morning’s Sportscenter.

“The squirrel was hanging from his thumb–eventually got a towel and jerked him off there”.

13 of the worst food innovations of all-time

Posted: 15 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

worst food ever 13 of the worst food innovations of all time

Since we crank out so many stories each week some really good ones get lost in the cracks. And since so many new people visit Guyism every day (thank you), we thought we’d start taking some time on the weekends to share some classics that many of our newer readers may have missed.

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In terms of the advancement of food technology, humans have come a long way from clubbing a bison over the head and eating it raw. But with that tremendous growth comes some failure. These are the 13 worst food innovations of all-time.

13 The McLobster
mcd lobster 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeThe McLobster is a seasonal McDonald’s item only offered during the summer in select New England and Canadian restaurant locations. This makes sense, because only Canadians would be whacked out enough to want to head to McDonald’s for their lobster fix. The item is essentially some lobster bits and lettuce on a hot dog bun – not exactly my idea of a culinary delight.

12 Gerber Singles
gerber 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeHave you ever longed to eat baby food as an adult, but just couldn’t find a pureed vegetable product to meet your needs? If so, then you probably long for the days of 1974 – the year Gerber released Gerber Singles. Inexplicably, these larger single-servings of their popular baby foods were marketed at college students and other young adults. Unfortunately for Gerber, not even America’s youth is dumb enough to eat baby food.

11 Life Savers Holes
Life Savers Holes 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeReleased in the 1990s, Life Savers Holes are ostensibly for those of us who enjoy the great taste of Life Savers, yet just don’t have the appetite to eat an entire one all at once. Available in peppermint and butterscotch flavors, Life Savers gave it the old college try with this one. However, as with many brand extension, one simply must ask the question, “why mess with a good thing?”

10 Heinz EZ Squirt Colored Ketchup
Ez Squirt ketchup 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeApparently, red ketchup isn’t radical enough for the kids of the 21st century. At least, that’s what Heinz believed. Introduced in 2000, Heinze EZ Squirt gave the heebie-jeebies to adults everywhere by turning their favorite condiment into such ungodly colors as green, purple orange and blue. Thankfully, these bastards of the condiment aisle were discontinued in 2006.

9 Celery Jello
Jello1 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeEveryone loves the great taste of celery! Back in the 1960s, the folks at Jello made a major push to bring the product to the dinner table as a side dish rather than a dessert. Though marketed as a great complement to dinner salads, it’s not too hard to see why celery Jello failed miserably.

8 Coors Rocky Mountain Spring Water
coors water 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeHave you ever wanted to legally drink a Coors product while driving down the highway? Well, such a dream became a reality in 1990, when the beer seller introduced Coors Rocky Mountain Spring Water. As Coors soon found out, no one in their right mind would ever willingly purchase a non-alcoholic Coors product.

7 Sylvester Stallone Pudding
stallone pudding snack 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeIf there is two things this world loves, it’s Sylvester Stallone and pudding. Scheming to capitalize on this clear association, Stallone released a high-protein pudding dessert in 2009 that is marketed at bodybuilders. You know, because we all know how much pudding those muscle-bound meat heads eat.

6 Cheetos Lip Balm
cheetos lip balm 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeFinally, the great taste of Cheetos in tube form. Yes, this brand extension debuted in 2009 and finally brought the world what nobody had been asking for – cheese-flavored chapstick. Something tells me not even Chester Cheetah himself would rub this horrendous product all over his lips.

5 Colgate Kitchen Entrees
Colgate foods 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeClearly, Colgate overstepped their boundaries when they decided to create an actual product that isn’t harmful if swallowed. Unlike the fresh flavors of Colgate toothpaste, the idea of eating a Colgate kitchen entrée left a bad taste in people’s mouths. Not surprisingly, the product launch was an unmitigated disaster.

4 New Coke
new coke 1 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeThe is the mother of all giant product fails. Despite the fact that market research proved New Coke was preferred over the original recipe, the world had already become accustomed to Coke’s decades-old flavor. Given this fact, New Coke was met with vehement disdain and ultimately removed from shelves.

3 Life Savers Soda
lifesavers soda 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeLife Savers makes the list a second time with Life Savers Soda. Released around the same time as Life Savers Holes, this drinkable option proved even less desirable. Available in the same five flavors as the candy, the idea of grape or orange soda doesn’t seem all that bad. However, the idea of drinking candy is a little less unsettling.

2 Pork Brains in Milk Gravy
pork brains 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timePork brains…and milk gravy…together at last! If you live in the Southern U.S., then you may be able to find this delectable canned product from Armour in your local grocery store. Check the nutritional products on the can, and you’ll be glad to learn that one serving offers 1170 percent of your daily cholesterol intake.

1 Lay’s WOW Potato Chips
layswow 135x95 13 of the worst food innovations of all timeAny food product that comes “may cause anal leakage” is a product destined for failure. Introduced in 1998, these fat-free chips were manufactured with a fat substitute called Olestra. As it turned out, people loved the idea of fat free chips. What they didn’t like, however, was the hour spent on the toilet after consumption.


I am single says Priyanka Chopra

Posted: 15 May 2011 04:02 PM PDT

Hot Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra say the Sumar Look Tired ARE explanation of the Recent past. Priyanka, Shahid’s NAME IS Was First linked submit and now linked Being Saif submit.

Effects Priyanka Who - Who Does Cleaning Fiare. Yun He arrived Was Secretly Meet Saif news the last Day of the Affair Between the Two Were flying. Priyanka is so very upset. She Says That IS nothing Between Him and Saif. He Was Just a Casual meeting.

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