13 Numbers That Have Changed The World

3.14
Pi, formerly known as 3.14 (like Prince, but of numbers). This might be the most famous number of this millennium. It’s a little older than Abe Vigoda and is interwoven into the fabric of everything around us. Pi has an infinite number of definitions, all depending on how far you want to take it or how dorky you want to sound.

2.718
e, not as famous, yet just as cool as pi - it is a transcendental number meaning its digits never end, nor does it have an orderly pattern - it goes to infinity and beyond! (Ok, ok, just to infinity). I’m not sure I “get it” or know why this number is so important, but I’m pretty sure we wouldn’t have invented lasercats if it wasn’t for e.

1325627888 79894576510188 6590140 1704640
This is the less legally-liable (I hope) way to express the number that set off a tumultuous dork storm (most notably on Digg) last week. This is the hottest celebrity number at the moment. To put it another way, this number is the Vanilla Ice of May 2007 and holds the key to all the world’s riches. And by world’s riches I mean hd-dvd decoding in your own basement.

420
More accurately described as 4:20 this number will make every pothead giggle, whether it appears on a clock, a license plate, or on the take-a-number counter at the local deli.

666
Damien’s favorite pick-3 lottery number. If you’re a math nerd, it’s 3 perfect numbers in sequence, if you’re a goth you need to have at least 3 mentions of this on your myspace page. This number is even more sinister than its sister #13. If your house number is either of these, there’s a 99.9% chance that it’s haunted.

10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,
000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,
000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000The inspiration for the largest data gathering service known to mankind. This number is also referred to as “googol”, which is what Google is actually named after. So 10100 is sort of like Cyberdyne’s endoskeleton arm - in that it inspires the thing that takes over and enslaves humanity. If you don’t understand the reference, you haven’t been paying attention to Google recently. This number puts the “sex” back into “ten thousand sexdecillion.” Carl Sagan’s favorite pickup line has been said to be “”A googol is precisely as far from infinity as is the number one. How you doin?”

365
Exactly the number of Garfield cartoons you will get in the desk calendar your aunt gave you. It is also the fifth 38-gonal number (rock-on!) and the number of days in any given year that the Buffalo Bills suck.

10
The basis for the metric system and the most popular number of things you will find on Digg, supermarket tabloids, and Letterman’s show. Surprisingly enough there are only 10 ways to please your man in bed, 10 things that will make or break your website, and 10 ways to lose 10 lbs in 10 days.

555
If the girl at the bar gives you her phone number, and she starts with these digits, you, my friend, are going to be be mighty disappointed when you try to call her. This number has been seen in hundreds if not thousands of movies over the past few decades, some great, some not so great. It’s sort of like the Samuel Jackson of the number world.

69
Since this is a PG-13 blog (mostly) I won’t go into what this means - if you are unsure, consult your local amateur graffiti artist. It’s also the number of licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop (just in case you never made it without biting).

0
Also known as “zilch” or “nada”. If you try to divide something by zero, your calculator will explode. Zero has appeared in many movies, car spec sheets, and basketball jerseys of kids who can’t play ball. Humanity didn’t get the concept of zero until a little while ago, which might help explain why we don’t yet have flying space cars.

8675309
Rumor has it that a promiscuous girl named Jenny will answer you if you dial this number. If you had this phone number in 1982 your life was hell.

300
This is exactly how many Spartans you need to fend off a few million Persians and a giant fat guy with blade-arms. It is also coincidentally the population of America in millions as of late last year. We’re catching up, China!

That’s 13.



I’m sure I missed about a googol of other numbers that could be considered “celebrity”, so feel free to comment and let me know what you consider to be some other famous numbers.

50 cent Go Balistic And We Have The Reason Why

one of cool streams inside sources just saw 50 cent completely black out in the G-unit offices. 50 was screaming into his blackberry phone, he was on a rampage, he ripped off the 70 inch plasma on the wall and then to top it off, he threw his phone straight thru the window of his executive office….shattering the glass all over thirtysomething street.


So what in the world could possibly have sent 50 into such a rage? Well, according to my source, right before 50 threw the phone out the window, he yelled you’re f-ing everything up, youre messing up my look, my album, so you know what, I’m on f-in vacation now. F- you and F- Interscope……Here’s the inside story. Allegedly someone inside the Interscope camp is about to lose their job or their head because a video of 50’s 3rd single, called “Follow my Lead” featuring Robin Thicke just leaked to the web. Mind you, this single isn’t supposed to come out until October….after 50’s album drops and after his Justin Timberlake collabo dies out. But now 50’s carefully laid plan is all messed up and when he found out about the leak he flipped so crazy that told the head of Interscope that he’s boycotting all promo all media and possibly leaving the label…"

And if you're "feenin" to see the video, here it is.

50 Cent Ft. Robin Thicke - Follow My Lead
Uploaded by Sugarwill

You might be a redneck if this is in your kitchen

Features
Ideal for Use In Your Home, Boat, BBQ, RV or Camper

Uses All Standard 5L Mini Beer Kegs (Not Included)

Heineken Type Keg Adapter Included (Use of CO2 Cartridges Not Necessary)

Digital Display for Temperature Settings (ºC/ºF)

UL Listed AC/DC Power Adapters Included

Tapping / Cleaning Kits Included

CO2 Pressure Regulator Included

Three 16 gram CO2 Cartridges Included (Enough to dispense 3 or more 5L Kegs)

Instructional DVD Included

Lightweight for Easy Portability

Auto Defrost - Thermoelectric Technology

Soft Interior Lighting with On/Off Switch

Can Accommodate a larger (340 gram) CO2 Cylinder (Enough to dispense up to 20 Kegs)

Whats On Sale

Yo’ homies! We may not know everything, but we do know that for deals on hot electronics that may or may not have fallen off the back of a truck, there’s only one place you need to go, Cool'Willies Discount Warehouse.

For real, ya’ll. The only thing cheaper than what Cool Willies got in store is the five finger discount and we know all of you honest, hard working tax payers don’t jive with that.

Today, he'll give you the hook-up on a Jabra Headset, a Standton Turntable, and a TVIX box that records HDTV.


Jabra BT8010

Built-in DSP noise cancellation technology
OLED display shows caller ID, contacts and call history
Jog dial
Talk time of 10 hours
Up to 6 hours of music streaming
$100 at NewEgg.com
Stanton T.90 USB Turntable

Professional quality turntable
S/PDIF and USB outputs
USB lets you convert vinyl to MP3s
Audacity and Cakewalk Pyro 5 software included
$300 at DJDeals.com
TVIX Box M-4100SH

High-definition digital network multimedia player
1080p output resolution
Stream movies, home videos, music and digital photos to a TV
Available with no hard disk, 250GB, 320GB, or 500GB models
$380 at Tvixbox.com (no hard drive)

ELVIS STILL THE KING

Thirty years ago, on the eve of his sudden death at 42 at his Graceland mansion, a bloated and drug-addled Elvis Presley was also unintentionally on the threshold of the ultimate career make-over.


Forbes magazine ranks Elvis as second-highest-earning dead celebrity after Kurt Cobain.

Since the mid-1950s, Elvis had recorded dozens of seminal songs, starred in more than 30 Hollywood movies and reinvented himself in Las Vegas as a kind of all-American superhero in a gilded jumpsuit.

Towards the end, "The King" was a shadow of the performer who electrified audiences and revolutionized popular music.

But the post-mortem phase of his career has been even bigger and run even longer, with remixes of lesser-known songs "Rubberneckin'" and "A Little Less Conversation" becoming number one hits in the past five years.


As legions of fans prepare to gather next week in Memphis, Tennessee, to mark the 30th anniversary of Presley's death on August 16, 1977, it is clear that Elvis is still taking care of business The main event is a candlelight vigil at Graceland starting on Wednesday that will be covered live by the all-Elvis-all-the-time Elvis Radio channel on Sirius Satellite. Some 50,000 fans are expected to attend.

Disgraced officials commit suicide in China

The head of a Chinese manufacturer whose lead-tainted Sesame Street toys were the center of a massive U.S. recall has killed himself, a state-run newspaper said Monday.


Two toys of the same kind recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Cheung Shu-hung, who co-owned Lee Der Industrial Co., committed suicide at a warehouse over the weekend, apparently by hanging himself, the Southern Metropolis Daily reported.

"When I rushed there around 5 p.m., police had already sealed off the area," the newspaper quoted a manager surnamed Liu as saying. "I saw that our boss had two deep marks in his neck."

Though the report did not give a reason for Cheung's apparent suicide -- and the company declined to discuss the matter -- Lee Der was under pressure in a global controversy over the safety of Chinese made products. It is common for disgraced officials to commit suicide in China

KTM X-Bow Concept

The X-Bow concept is the first car ever built by KTM, Europe’s second-largest motorcycle maker. The X-Bow’s motorcycle roots are evident in its barebones open construction, which features a carbon-fiber chassis developed by race car builder Dallara. Design house Kiska developed the shape, which is more of an open-wheeled Formula car than a conventional roadster. As such, it does away with many conventional automotive amenities like a sound system and air conditioning.

According to the Austrian cycle maker, the X-Bow allows it to “offer all those who do not have a motorcycle license a driving experience that is typical for the brand.”

KTM teamed up with Audi to develop the 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which produces 220 bhp. A high-output version of 300 bhp is contemplated. The X-Bow is also equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while a Dual Shift Gate (DSG) sequential-shift gearbox that features clutchless operation may be offered later as an option.

Weighing just 1500 lb., the X-Bow is expected to be blindingly fast. The factory estimates 0-60 mph acceleration of less than 4 seconds. This light weight allows KTM to dispense with such features as power steering; the lack of a windshield means no wipers and the elemental nature of the vehicle itself eliminates the need for electronic driving aids.

Designed as a high-performance piece of sporting equipment, the X-Bow has no doors and features seats fitted with 4-point harnesses—the use of these belts and the crash performance of the carbon-fiber chassis mean that airbags aren’t necessary. In keeping with the extreme nature of the X-Bow, KTM has developed suits and helmets to be used by the vehicle’s two occupants. The first cars are expected to go on sale in Europe late this year and a KTM-sponsored race series for the X-Bow is planned for 2008.

Madden's top teams

Last week we asked fans which team they thought would be the toughest to stop in Madden NFL 08. Here's what the community had to say about Madden's top teams:



Hey! I think that the San Diego Chargers are a great rounded team. They are very reliable on offense and defense because of LT on offense and Shawn Merriman on defense. Those two led the league in rushing TD's (LT) and total sacks (Shawn Merriman). Their kicker, Nate Kaeding, was very reliable in the season, and totally an above average field goal kicker.

It seems like two people can turn around a team, so I need not say more. Thanks for your time!

- Andrew D



The Oakland Raiders. Why? Well, the team on defense was very overlooked by their 2-14 season. But, the guys on D kept all the games last year within reach, even a half decent offense could have gotten them to the playoffs. Look At Tampa in 02 or Chicago last year. Defense can win championships!! I think with a very young and hungry new team, they are ready to turn some heads this year. Look out for The Rayyyy-ders

- Martin



The best team has to be the Patriots. I mean, look at the offense. Words can't describe it. Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth, the O-Line, and Maroney. The offense is unbelievable. The Defense is very good too. The have to be the OVERALL best team. One team that would give them a game is the Chargers. One word, LT. And the defense is not bad either. Thanks.

-Marc P

Madden NFL 08 Kickoff

Tune in to a very special, All-Madden episode of Spike TV’s Game Head on Maddenoliday Eve, this Monday August 13 at 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT.



Game Head Presents: Madden NFL 08 Kickoff takes an in-depth look at the launch of Madden NFL 08, featuring interviews with the game developers, bands from the Madden NFL 08 soundtrack and NFL players. And be sure to tune into Game Head’s normal Friday night slot on August 17. Monday’s special episode will be re-edited to feature all the action from the Maddenoliday Times Square launch event. Don’t miss it!

WoW has it been 20 years allready

Van Halen are expected to announce a 50-date American reunion tour with original singer David Lee Roth during a press conference in Los Angeles on 13 August 2007

"Don't piss me off! I am running out of places to hide the bodies."

A man spotted wearing a T-shirt bearing an "offensive" slogan in a city centre has been warned he risks an $80 fine if he is caught again.
Forklift driver David Pratt was told by street wardens in Peterborough he could cause offence or incite violence.

The slogan on the garment read: "Don't piss me off! I am running out of places to hide the bodies."

BREAKING NEWS

Top White House aide Karl Rove, seen by many as the brains behind George W Bush's presidency, has said he will resign at the end of August.
"I just think it's time," Mr Rove said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, adding that he was quitting for the sake of his family.

RUSH HOUR 3 MOVIE REVIEW

It's almost unfair to their fans for Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan to take so much time off between making movies together. Finally, after a six-year hiatus the dynamic duo is back with Rush Hour 3, and the good news is that it's well worth the wait.

This madcap adventure - which was the number one box office draw over the weekend, bringing in $50.2 million dollars - measures up to the prior pictures in every way, from the laff-a-minute hijinks to the genuine chemistry among the characters to the carefully-orchestrated fight sequences.

And although LAPD Detective Carter (Tucker) and Hong Kong Inspector Lee (Chan) are just up to their typical tricks, there's something comfy about watching them in action again, even when you have a good idea what to expect. In fact, the pleasure probably comes from watching the pair perform in a fashion reminiscent of their earlier outings.

In any case, the story opens in L.A. where we find the motor-mouthed Carter demoted to directing street traffic while Lee is once more guarding Chinese Ambassador Han (Tzi Ma), as in the original. After an assassination attempt leaves Han seriously wounded, Lee promises the diplomat's now-grown daughter, Soo Yung (Jingchu Zhang), to track down the shooter.

The trail leads to a gang of Asian mobsters in Paris, and our heroes soon reunite and make their way over to France to crack the case. The mismatched partners immediately resume their oil-and-water bickering, a winning study in contrasts in which high-strung Carter's constant trash-talking, womanizing and general incompetence is offset by Lee's relatively low-key demeanor and suave savoir fare.

A third stooge is added to the mix after they land in Europe, when George (Yvan Attal), an insolent cabbie with an attitude, becomes their regular driver. He can't hide his contempt for American culture, and his presence not only infuses the film with some fresh energy but provides some of its most memorable moments of comic relief.

As always, the brand of humor relies on simplistic stereotypes associating, say, Asians with eating rice and speaking pidgin English, blacks with acting a fool and being well-endowed, and now, the French with smelling and being rude. Fortunately, in the hands of director Brett Ratner, the material never crosses the line to coming off as meanspirited, but remains the sort of good-natured ribbing unlikely to offend any ethnic group.

Despite the wafer-thin plot, at least the crime caper is compelling enough to keep you amused until the very end, though this is a flick to be savored scene by scene, for this joke, for that car chase, or for the grand-finale, a death-defying leap off the Eiffel Tower.

Don't forget to stick around for the credits, and you'll be richly rewarded with a few minutes of equally-entertaining outtakes.

The best buddy-cop comedy since Rush Hour 2.

Excellent (4 stars)
Rated PG-13 for profanity, sexuality, nudity and action violence.
Running time: 90 minutes
Studio: New Line Cinema

TODAYS HOROSCOPE

Happy Birthday: Love, socializing, travel and networking will all come into play this year. Master your talents and manipulate whatever situation you face. This is a great year to put everything in order and to fix any problems you have experienced with people from your past. Your numbers are 9, 17, 23, 26, 39, 44

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is work to be done and profits to be made. A unique approach to an old idea will pay off. You can turn an idea into something tangible if you follow it through to completion and add extra details. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your heart may be in the right place but someone will take advantage of you. Protect your interests and don't fall for a sob story. A child, lover or older person in your life may be a burden. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Time spent at home with family or the one you love will help build a stronger bond between you. An emotional matter will be blown out of proportion if you let an outsider get involved. Handle matters on your own. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may prefer to stick close to home but, today you should venture out and discover new information, people and places. Make changes in your life that will contribute to more enjoyment, better surroundings and people who are positive and supportive. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take action and you will become the hero. Your let's-do-it attitude will fire up those around you. Younger and older alike will look up to you for your ability to find solutions to the problems faced. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There will be too much being kept a secret for you to make a comment or a decision. Don't meddle or let a tiny problem escalate into a major argument. You may face changes at home that will leave you perplexed. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The more you do to help others, the further ahead you will get. Your compassion, knowledge and ability will get others to pitch in and do the work. A short trip will pay off in the information you acquire and the people you meet. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone may try to get you to do far more than what's required. A chance to get ahead is present but not if you don't speak up. Your integrity and knowledge will win out in the end. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may think you know everything and that you have done all the groundwork required but, think again. Someone will question your motives and your plans. Don't go into a meeting or talks if you aren't fully prepared. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can make money, drum up business or sell something you no longer need if you watch out for opportunities others may not understand. You can fine-tune whatever interests you. Contracts can be signed and a commitment made. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Everything appears to be coming to a head. If you have done your homework and are prepared for all possibilities, nothing should slow you down now. Someone with clout is likely to come to your rescue or give you the information you need. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A problem with a colleague, peer or even one of your pets will leave you at a loss. You may have to rethink your strategy or readjust your plans. Do your own research before you make a decision. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are entertaining, open-minded and a powerhouse when it comes to getting things done and making things happen. You are respected, envied and admired by your peers.

YouTube meets MySpace on new MTV website

MTV is reaching out to the... uh... MTV generation with a new social networking website with accompanying television channel. The highlight of the website will be user-generated video clips and messages. On it, people can request music videos to be played (they still do that?), send on-screen messages via cell phone, and chat with each other through avatars. Basically, it's a user-generated television channel.

This is definitely for the video game generation. I already can't keep up with MTV when it scrolls messages across the screen over the rare music video. The new channel and website are called Flux. The website launches Tuesday, August 1st while the channel launches in September.