Buying a used iPhone can save you money (I've never bought a new one). However, buying secondhand comes with its own issues. Before you buy, make sure to check its serial number at Apple's web site. It'll show you if the phone is covered by a warranty, or if it can be covered by Applecare.
Check out this detailed video timeline showing every single X-Men member that ever joined the team from September 1963, when Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack "The King" Kirby debuted X-Men #1 with Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, and Marvel Girl, led by Professor X.
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Hello. Welcome to the Friday open thread, where I wonder what the open thread has in common with OpenOffice, OpenTable, the Australian Open, and open sesame before concluding that I'm a halfwit who should not be allowed to open anything without supervision.
T-Mobile announced today new monthly prepaid plans that include unlimited data, talk, and text starting at $40 a month.
Web/iOS/Android: Whether you're a student in school or a lifelong learner, using flashcards can help you retain the information you're studying. StudyBlue is a crowd-sourced collection of these study aids.
The first fully-illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will hit the shelves on October 6th, and now we're getting a glimpse at how some of our favorite characters will look when that day comes.
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If you were obsessed with television 20-odd years ago, then you probably have a soft spot in your heart for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the show that introduced the Japanese Super Sentai series to American audiences with an all-American cast (whenever the helmets were off.) And it's hard to believe that original cast has never done a convention together.
Game of Thrones is not like other board games. While there are plenty of strategy games out there, and plenty of games where people have to be dicks to each other, none walk the line between them as well as Fantasy Flight’s classic. Which can make it tough to get your head around. So I’m here to help.
You might roll your eyes when your in-laws want to visit the art gallery. You might also get anxious and start thinking of things to say so you don't look dumb. But art doesn't have to be a chore. Here's how you can better consume art so you can have a shot at enjoying the experience.
Becoming a freelancer doesn't just change the way you work; it also changes the way you manage your money. One area that requires special attention when you're self-employed is your tax filing.
If you've been walking around Austin and paying attention, you might have seen a Zelda-themed treasure chest hiding just off the beaten path. It's not the only one, thanks to a local street artist who just wants to add a bit of adventure to your daily routine.
Star Trek broke new ground by having a spaceship without fins and rockets , and by consulting with the RAND Corp. on its design. And the Enterprise is indeed a beauty. But the Federation's coolest starship isn't flawless, by any means. Here are the 10 biggest design flaws in the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Here's a cute video that I hope turns into an entire series: imagining what's inside a kid's, well, imagination. The video starts off with the toddler waving a stick as he runs around (as kids tend to do) and then transforms into a level of Super Mario Bros. Being a kid is awesome. We just see the stick, they see another world.
By integrating the sleeping bag and sleeping pad into a single, cohesive unit, Big Agnes is able to offer a more spacious, more stable, more comfortable sleep in a smaller, lighter package. We tested it on a five-day backpacking trip to the Lost Coast over Christmas.
It's easy to get stuck when making a big decision, like what you want to do with your life. Remember,, you're surrounded by people who know your skills, character, and the value you bring to others. Ask them what to do, or what value you bring, to help you figure it out.
Windows: We've all done it: in the middle of writing you get a notification that looks a lot more interesting, then another, and another. Suddenly, you're distracted and procrastinating. FORCEdraft is a writing tool that stays open and blocks everything else on your computer until you hit the writing goal you set in the beginning.
Makerbot—perhaps the most consumer-friendly of 3D printer manufacturers—is about to go a long way toward turning the tech into something consumers can actually use . Starting late this year, MakerBot is going to let you 3D print with a range of new materials, including composites of limestone, iron, and wood.
And if you can do it with your eyes closed, then that probably means you need to put your phone down for a little while. [Doghouse Diaries]
The evidence that the people playing characters at theme parks are completely awesome and hilarious continues to mount. Today's proof comes courtesy of Disney's Gaston who does not suffer fools lightly.
They said it would never happen, but it's here: Soon, you'll be able to subscribe to a streaming version of ESPN (along with a few other channels) for $20 a month, no cable subscription required.
There's an impressive art auction at Profiles in History today and tomorrow featuring everything from wax figures to theme park blueprints. Here's some of the coolest (and weirdest) stuff from it, if you're still looking to get me something for Christmas. For instance, the Alice in Wonderland concept painting above by legendary Disney artist Mary Blair would look great on my wall. And it's only expected to set you back about $12,000 to $15,000!
10 characters (Asterix, Calvin, Donald Duck, Captain Haddock, Batman, Heimo Vesa, Corto Maltese, Moomintroll, Garfield, and Lucy) each drawn in the style of 10 cartoonists (Uderzo, Watterson, Disney, Hergé, Adams (possibly!), Jarla, Pratt, Jansson, Davis, and Schulz) for a total of 100 perfect renditions!
You may not know his name, but you've seen his work—for over twenty years Aaron Blaise worked as an animator with Disney to help create some of their most memorable characters. From Beauty and the Beast to Aladdin, The Lion King, and more, Aaron's pencil has overflowed with life.
If you haven't dived into the pages of The Silmarillion, there's a whole cosmology of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth that you may not know. This short video outlines the basics, explaining as much about the universe's divine and angelic beings as you can learn in four minutes.
Continuity is one of the cooler sets of features in OS X Yosemite , but it's limited to newer Macs that support Bluetooth LE . Now, you can easily add that feature to your older Mac with a Bluetooth dongle and a bit of software.
The latest Keurig 2.0 arrived with more than just a welcoming scent of coffee; it also came loaded with security measures to stop you using cheap coffee pods. While other manufacturers have already cracked the code , you can actually hack the machine yourself—and all you need is scissors and tape.
J.K. Rowling just dropped a huge holiday gift to her fans. The writer is about to put out 12 additional Harry Potter stories this month!
