Ben Chinnchilla: Archive

Causecast - Gas Emissions Soar As The Economy... →

Here’s something I wrote for my work: Scientists knew that we were creating more and more gas emissions but this week they were shocked to see such a large increase. Scientists thought that with the economic crisis people would be using less energy, however this isn’t the case. “We should be worried — really worried,” Richard Moss, director for climate change at the World Wildlife...

Sep 30th

NASA - NASA Mars Lander Sees Falling Snow, Soil... →

I don’t write it about that much but space is one of my biggest interests. I’m really into cosmology. This isn’t cosmology but it’s still interesting. Cue the Bowie song ‘Life on Mars’.

Sep 30th

ohnotheydidnt: Iggy Pop enjoys an uplifting stroll... →

I had no idea one of Iggy Pops legs was shorter than the other. Also I don’t believe he’s wearing crocs. I guess it’s just like hypnotizing chickens.

Sep 30th

Nolan - Utd didn't want penalty →

I’m kind of amazed that Ronaldo said he didn’t want a penalty. I have a lot more respect for him after seeing he said ‘I didn’t want a penalty!’

Sep 30th

Causecast - Louisiana State Representative Wants... →

I wrote this for work. It’s so insane. God bless Louisiana.

Sep 29th

Causecast - Polar Bears Turn To Cannibalism... →

I wrote this article for work. Scurry and sad.

Sep 29th

Eye-Fi adds MobileMe support →

These are really cool. Basically you can put one of these in your camera and you can then transfer your data over wifi.

Sep 29th

Remix Radiohead's "Reckoner" in iTunes →

I like the concept of bands releasing tracks so people can easily remix them. It’s too bad that they didn’t do this for one of their better albums. Diss!

Sep 29th

Watch

Little Big Planet is looking really amazing. First the Shadow of the Colossus made me think it was going to be awesome but to see how you can create an entire crazy game like this is awesome.

Sep 29th

“I was surprised. It looked to me as though the player got a foot on the ball,...”

– Sir Alex Ferguson

Sep 29th

Watch

In The Year 2000 used to be one of my favorite skits on Conan when I used to watch it every night. It’s up there with Celebrity Secrets and the new character showcases. I also love Alec Baldwin so this is a total win win.

Sep 26th

BBC NEWS | Health | Hollywood 'paid fortune to... →

I wrote a story about this for my job today and I thought I’d also post it here. From now on I’ll post the story I wrote for the site but because it’s Friday no one would be able to see it.

Sep 26th

LAist: West Side Japanese - Terried Sake House →

This used to be the spot where I would meet up with Maia. Now that I work close by I’m going to start going there again.

Sep 26th

The Pickup Artist 2 premieres on VH1 on Sunday,... →

The original was one of my favorite reality competition shows. You really rooted for these guys. I can’t wait for season 2.

Sep 26th

Pro Evolution Soccer 09 Has A Few Last Minute... →

I love PES so i’m excited that this isn’t coming out 8 months later than Europe and Japan. However I don’t get what updates to Man Utd means. But that doesn’t mean I’m not excited about it.

Sep 26th

GTA: Chinatown Wars: GTA DS Lets You Buy And Sell... →

I love GTA and I love my Nintendo DS so this should be a good game. When I saw this image the first thought that came to mind was drug wars on my ti-83.

Sep 26th

LAist: Metro Approves Late-Night Subway Pilot... →

Since i’m going to be moving to Los Feliz soon this story makes me happy. Most of the places i’m looking are sorta close to a subway station so this is great news to me.

Sep 26th

of Montreal - Where Eagles Dare (Misfits Cover) ...

Sep 25th

Exclusive: Black Mafia Family

Andre 3000 aka Andre Benjamin is producing and staring in a film called Black Mafia Family. This movie is supposed to be like an African-American Goodfellas set in Hotlanta.

Sep 25th

“For those of you who don’t think length matters, I disagree – especially...”

– - Martha Stewart

Sep 25th

Luxology Forum > Lego Mario designed using modo →

I hope this guy uses cutting edge technology to make other lego people.

Sep 25th

Nba 2k9: NBA 2K9 Introduces Living Rosters →

Pros: Updated Rosters, Great Gameplay Cons: A celtic on the cover

Sep 25th

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Call Of Duty: Ice-T & Xzibit Rollin In CoD4, Comin Through Buildings, You Gonna Die I’d like to play Cube at COD4. I’d have to use the AK on him.

Sep 25th

Sep 24th

Google’s G1: First Impressions | Walt Mossberg |... →

This phone looks pretty shitty. First of all the bottom part of the phone is so ugly. Second there’s a great video on engadet of it side by side with an iphone and showing how the scrolling isn’t nearly as smooth.

Sep 24th

Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo's... →

I had this joke that the reason Cristiano started dating his last gf was because you can’t bring a prostitute on vacation with you. Apparently he’s now down with dating them.

Sep 24th

Abe Vigoda is still alive, thank you very much -... →

The title says everything. Amazing.

Sep 24th

Gamasutra - 2008's Top-Selling Games So Far: How... →

It’s no surprise to me that GTA and MGS are the top 2 but it’s kind of crazy that COD4 is still in the top 3.

Sep 24th