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Well, he explains what he intends to happen in Star Citizen‘s living economy, at least. Whether it will work quite like this, we shall have to wait and see. Basically: the economy actually works you’d expect, meaning that if a factory requires raw materials to produce stuff, then it produces a mission for that requirement. It’s a mission that either the player or AI could take, and then either fail or succeed, completing the mission, and fulfilling the need. But there’s a further layer: pirates stopping your supplies getting through? The game puts a request out some mercenaries. Again, for player or AI. Man. This game. Sounds golden.

Go take a look.
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If that stick shift just doesn’t feel right in your hand it’s time for a change. This hack puts a gaming joystick in the center console of your hoopty as a gear shifter.

[Ilias] used a joystick from about 1991 to replace the stock shifter. It jogs our memory when he mentions that this thing saw a lot of use playing X-wing vs. Tie Fighter. Boy did we burn up a ton of time playing that one too! He actually broke the stock part getting it off (find a shop manual for your car if you’re afraid of this). But once the grip was removed he was relieved to find the joystick fit perfectly. The two molded plastic halves of the joystick screw together. To join them with the shifting level he used epoxy putty.

The momentary push switch for that thumb button is still in there. But it doesn’t look like he hooked it up to anything. If we were to give this one a try we’d have to find some use for it. Got any suggestions? Let us know in the comments.

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McDonald’s has quietly added a new meal deal to its menu comprising a Big Mac, a cheeseburger, a medium fries, a medium Coke and an apple pie or chocolate sundae for $9.95. They call it the Hunger Deal. (Presumably, McDiabetes Deal was already taken.) More »

The Target deal on Velour hoodies seems to be getting some interest, so if velour is your THANG - Deals Direct currently have velour tracksuit sets for $10 + half price shipping.

You too could be PIMPIN' in tha #velour baby… I especially cough love bright purple, which will make you look like a shiny plum: http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/beta-house-velour-tracksuit-si...

If VELOUR is not your thang, and you have a dress up party coming up, you could snap up this bargain and dress up as a shiny plum.

Also for $10 they have Reebok ladies tracksuit pants and mens Umbro tracksuit pants.

I think it’s a bit of a stretch to say that MMOs are dying, but big traditional ones are certainly in a rough spot. Approximately seven-hundred quadrillion of them have responded by fishing a finger into free-to-play’s jangling pockets, but one titan’s managed to stick with subscriptions. I’m talking, of course, about World of Warcraft, ruler of the MMO realm since time immemorial (2004 was how many years ago? No seriously, I forgot). But things change, and even the most negligent of subscribers’ credit cards eventually expire. WoW can’t hold out forever, so Blizzard’s dabbling in the darkest gold-producing alchemy of them all: in-game microtransactions.

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Feminine grace and kickass in one garment Looking for a way to feel super while doing housework, out dancing, running a 4 minute mile, or fighting crime and injustice? We've got the article of clothing for you: the tutu! It's the perfect combination of feminine grace and kickass. $24.99

This looks a quality warm jacket for the price ~ $20.95 delivered with "BRAND10" Coupon code - RRP £60. The hut price $33+Available with S,M,L,XL and Dunlop Flip Flops Black ~ $9.90 (RRP $20+) including £ .99 shipping fee.

2.Dunlop Flip Flops Black £5.98 delivered (~ $9.90)

It’s the only qualification necessary to be the ambassador to Siberia. Yes. Just Siberia.

Microsoft has unexpectedly killed off the TechNet subscription service, eliminating a popular option for many IT pros to test out software and services they haven’t used before. If you already have a TechNet subscription, extending it before 31 August would be a sensible move. More »

Game giant Ubisoft is urging users to change their passwords after its online systems were compromised and user details accessed. The good news; it doesn’t store credit card details, so at least you’re not at risk in that area. More »

If gathering friends to play Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator is a bit cumbersome, and if you find FTL a bit lonely, then I’ve found the perfect game for you. Final Frontier is the result of a nasty transporter accident between the pair, where the Heisenberg compensators decoupled and they arrived on the SS GMOD screaming and inside out. The sick bay did its best, but all it could do is stabilise the life signs. To be honest, the gristly lump that was spat out looks pretty amazing.
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Ladies and gentlemen of manners don’t race anywhere. We take our time. However, if one were to race anywhere, then Mars would be a splendid destination. Race To Mars, then, gets our tentative nod of approval. Developers Intermarum explain that it is “a turn-based, realistic space company tycoon game,” which sounds rather handsome. Furthermore: “Our game aims at achieving two goals: promoting the outer space industry and satisfying all fans of economy games.”

Quite commendable! But can it make it through the Kickstarter? More details below.
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This Hulk King-Size Special Cover #1 Messenger Bag is pretty awesome. You have to love bright vibrant colors. Besides, you need something to carry all of your stuff around in. This 15 inch wide by 11.5 inch high by 4 inch thick Hulk King-Size Special Cover #1 Messenger Bag will have you carrying your things [...]

DIY time slice/bullet time rig with a ceiling fan and GoPro via EMSL.

I’ve always been fascinated by the time slice technique (also known as “bullet time”). Probably the most famous version of this comes from a scene in the first Matrix film where Neo dodges a series of bullets. To capture this look the filmmakers set up an array of cameras that fired off at high speeds in sequence. After a lot of work interpolating frames (creating frames between frames) using an in-house software program (now known as Twixtor), they were able to achieve  the final effect.

I'll just be over here in the corner, screaming.
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Mouthwatering & Nutritious Rooster Recipes for the Imaginative Cook

That's the wife's birthday present sorted. ;)

Was $9.99 now free!

5 star reviews so should be good.

Star Wars Lego R2D2(10225)

RRP$250 only $199 at the Target Toy Sale.

Presenting the ultimate collector series R2-D2 - the best-loved droid in the Star Wars galaxy! Here is the iconic R2-D2 as you've never seen him before. Everyone's favourite droid from the Star Wars galaxy is now part of the ultimate collector series and features fantastic detailing such as retractable third leg front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and a circular saw rotating head and 2 fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms. With the included fact plaque and mini R2-D2 figure this diminutive model is the perfect addition to your Star Wars collection! Measures over 31cm high and 18cm wide. Ages 16+.

Deer jaw sunglasses by RCA student Emma Montague via Street Anatomy

A new survey suggests that employers aren’t racing to hire new workers over the next three months. However, the prognosis isn’t quite so grim for IT professionals, who rank second amongst professions where hiring is expected to take place. More »

In the wake of Kevin Rudd’s return to leading the Labor Party, communications minister Senator Stephen Conroy has resigned from the front bench. We’re going to see endless speculation on what this means for the National Broadband Network (NBN), adding to the existing speculation about whether the alternative Coalition plan is feasible. From a technology user perspective, the key thing to remember is this: we no longer live in a landscape where cancelling the NBN is a probable outcome, and that’s something to be grateful for. More »

My Little Pickaxe, My Little Pickaxe,
What is crafting all about?
My Little Pickaxe, My Little Pickaxe
Crafting is magic!
I used to wonder what crafting could be.
Until Mojang added horses to Minecraft.
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Last night, the Australian Classification Board gave the video game Saints Row IV an NC rating, which means it cannot be legally sold in this country. This is despite the fact that video games now have an R18+ classification in Australia. So is Saints Row IV — a tongue-in-cheek action game — really worse than torture porn movies like Hostel and Saw? Or is the Classification Board still backwards when it comes to classifying games? More »

The Sims 3: Island Paradise, all new content for The Sims™ 3 is Now Available on Steam

New adventures await your Sims on the sunny shores and beneath the glistening water of an island paradise! From exploring the tropical isles to creating a five-star resort experience, your Sims can decide to embark on an unforgettable journey or make themselves a new home in this new utopia. Nautical Sims can even take the helm of fully customizable houseboats and set sail between islands! If your Sims would rather be in the water than on it, they can snorkel and scuba dive their way through the ocean. Who knows, they might uncover sunken treasure or befriend a mermaid! With innovative features never before seen in The Sims PC franchise and a world of new possibilities on land and in sea, your Sims will reap the benefits of their own island paradise.

We pass this on purely for information. Underground music legend Lou Reed says that daily masturbation can help improve your creativity. More »