If you’re bored with (or inspired by) NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics, there are lots of games for your PC or video game system to let you feel like you’re competing in these events. Yes, even curling. And biathlon.

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California has once again been blessed with another steampunk convention, this time to be held in Emeryville, CA on March 12-14 as the “Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition.” This year’s event promises to mix in much more of the DIY/maker flavor for a greater hands-on feel. Steampunk has been gaining much broader appeal in recent months with the continued growth of maker communities, and the many delightful varieties of music and literature. The con will (more…)

The Super Bowl of Surfing lived up to its legend today, and then some. The waves were so big they caused collateral damage on the sidelines. Long before Chris Bertish won the $50K first prize at the seventh Mavericks Surf Contest, a series of waves crashed into some of the thousands of fans who had flocked to see the contest.

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