The Big Noob

C'mon. Help Clinton get back to New York City! #

by Brad on April 3, 2009

Last Saturday, I was on the 6, heading to Home Depot in Midtown. When we came to a stop in Astor Place, 3 people boarded. Sans pants. It was Improv Everywhere, in the flesh... so to speak. #

by Brad on January 14, 2009

For you LOST fan(atic)s out there, The Tail Section was lucky enough to be part of an early screening of the first two episodes of Season 5. For the past two weeks, they've been posting 'hints' about the premier next week. These are NOT spoilers; only juicy morsels to help you pass the hours until Jan 21. If you choose, start at Hint 1, then find the rest under Recent Headlines in the left column. I leave you with this quote about the first 5 minutes of the premier:

"The first image we see is a clock going from 8:14am to 8:15AM. What follows are five of the most mind-blowing minutes Lost has ever produced... If you want a comparison, I strongly urge you to rewatch the premiere of season 2 with Desmond in the Hatch. It looks and feels a lot like that, only the end is even more shocking." #

by Brad on January 14, 2009

It's a new year, and The Noob is ringing it in with the fine folks o'er at Authentic Jobs. From now until January 31st, get 125 bones off any full-time job listing. Simply use NOOB09 when asked for the promo code. Use it as many times as ya like. Happy noob year! Now, go forth and hire. #

by Brad on January 14, 2009

The premier toilet search engine, now with an iPhone App. [via Aram & Paul at Lost October NYC] 0

by Brad on January 13, 2009

According to the portfolio, this "company" designed The Big Noob. Either he's a moron or, unbeknownst to me, Simmy has been outsourcing to India. Here's an archived screenshot in case they take it down. Amazing. #

by Brad on January 13, 2009

An image-based explanation as to why we've been hiding under a rock for the past year. #

by Brad on January 7, 2009

Damn. Looks like The Onion spilled the beans on Apple's Macworld debut. "Everything is just a few hundred clicks away." Amazing. [via Gizmodo] #

by Brad on January 5, 2009

I've heard many great things about HBO's The Wire, but haven't taken the time to experience it for myself... yet. Amazon is running all 5 seasons (60 episodes) for 90 bones. Yeah, that's like $160 off the sticker price. With 4 more weeks to LOST's return, now just might the the perfect time for me to dive in to a new show. #

by Brad on December 21, 2008

When I grow up, I want to be Denis Leary... or at least harness his art of self deprecation. #

by Brad on December 18, 2008

The future of Google Earth is multidimensional. Google's update now includes photorealistic 3D models of nearly every building in New York City. It's quite eerie to walk down a rendered model of my street. Sure, it's only Manhattan at the time, but I'm sure we'll be seeing more from Google. Why? Two words: Bad. Ass. #

by Brad on December 18, 2008

According to Authentic Jobs, Urban Outfitters is on the hunt for a Flash developer in Philadelphia. One, I would guess Urban is a fun work environment. Two, I really appreciated how they ended their job listing with "Experience counts. Talent counts more." Truer words have never been spoken. Well, maybe a few. Interested in Philly? Have a look. #

by Brad on December 11, 2008

Sweet. Another 900 billion years, and a day will be 30 hours long. Talk about productivity! #

by Brad on December 10, 2008

"Designer Richard Howe worked for two years to photograph all 11,000+ street corners in Manhattan." Just wow. (via Kottke) #

by Brad on December 10, 2008

ABC has pruned pulled the plug on Pushing Daisies. This news leaves me rather heartbroken, as I seem to have a knack for finding shows that never see the light at the end of the series finale tunnel. Deadwood? Carnivale? Boomtown? At least LOST has a contract thru the final season. So... Goodbye Charlotte "Chuck" Charles. I guess no one lives forever. #

by Brad on November 21, 2008