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The Professional Chef For iPad

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Michael Farver

via Cool Hunting For the last decade, the chefs at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) have been publishing The Professional Chef, an industry-standard textbook for aspiring cooks. Now available on the iPad, the significant volume has been given a much more accessible interface … Continue reading →

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Circle Of Frenemies

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Michael Farver

via AllThingsD Here is the latest comic from our Joy of Tech friends at Geek Culture, Nitrozac and Snaggy. Joy of Tech appears three times a … Read More >>

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Science Says Spongebob Is Killing Your Kids’ Brains

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Michael Farver

via Top Technology Stories OK, my daughter has just lost her shot at even one more episode. So long, Mr. Crab. See you later, Patrick. And Squidward? Let’s not even go there. I never grew up with Spongebob – I … Continue reading →

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TOM THE DANCING BUG: George Lucas Revises The Decade Since 9/11

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michael Farver

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Dish Network’s Tailgater =”s Portable Satellite TV, But It Won’t Cool Your Beer

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Michael Farver

via Engadget When it comes to refrigerating beer and grilling burgers, you’re on your own. If you’re looking for satellite television in … Read More >>

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Seven Independent Coffee Roasters

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Michael Farver

via Cool Hunting Thanks to coffee culture spreading far and wide—from Portland’s Stumptown to Chicago’s Intelligentsia—the appeal of independent … Read More >>

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Classic Prints Modified To Tell Ghastly Alternate History

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Michael Farver

via Boing BoingMatthew Buchholz has a great Etsy store where he sells modified classic prints that tell the story of a horrific alternate … Read More >>

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