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The 404 1,290: Where we feel the vibrations (podcast)

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- This font was created to subvert NSA surveillance.

- Famous actor upset about the "Last of Us's" Ellie likeness.

- Meet the interpreter who has signed for the Wu-Tang Clan, Killer Mike, and the Beastie Boys.

- How much Beanie Babies were predicted to be worth in 1998.

Episode 1,290

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Dream terminology tool

MB Dream Dictionary is a simple tool for discovering the meaning behind dreams. Its list of dream-related terminology is a great starting point for learning more about nighttime visions.

The program's interface is surprisingly basic, consisting of only words and definitions. This is actually good, because the online Help file's instructions do little to illuminate the program, so we had to learn ourselves. Fortunately, this took almost no time, and we were working through the dictionary in a few seconds. MB Dream Dictionary is simply a gazette of hundreds of dream-related terms, listed in alphabetical order. We were … Read more

Astrological reader

MB Chinese Zodiac and Star Signs Software offers up a fast and easy astrological reading. With its simple layout and results that anyone can understand, this is a great way to know more about oneself.

The program's layout left us wanting more, since it is primarily text based and its Help file explained how the program functioned and not how to use it. Fortunately, navigation was so simple, we felt immediately comfortable even though we've never done more than read a fortune cookie. This was because of the basic information needed to begin. With our name and birthday … Read more

Basic Vedic charts

MB Vedic Astrology Divisional Charts provides users with their Rashi and Divisional charts. Users who are already familiar with Vedic astrology may find this useful, but novices are likely to be confused by the program's lack of explanation.

Like other Mystic Board software, the first screen is a mess of Mystic Board advertising. After that, the interface is basic and moderately attractive. Users enter information about the time and place of their birth, and the program then provides the charts, as well as Vedic details and planetary positions. Although the program does explain what various aspects of the chart … Read more

Mediocre dream analysis

MB Dream Interpretation Software lets users keep a journal of their dreams and have the program automatically analyze keywords within the dreams. Like many products from Mystic Board, the program is better in theory than in execution.

The first screen of the software is a clutter of Mystic Board advertisements. On the next screen, users make their dream diary entries. This is simple enough to do; users type their entry into a text box and save it, and entries are arranged by date in a tree formation, making it easy to find previous entries. Users can select an entry and … Read more

Basic palm readings

MB Palmistry guides users through an analysis of their hands to determine what the user's life holds. The program isn't bad, although it's a bit skimpy on the analysis.

Like all programs from Mystic Board, this one opens with a screen cluttered with Mystic Board ads. Users then enter their name and gender, and the program guides them through a series of images. The first few images are horrible drawings of gnarled, creepy-looking hands; we were relieved when these gave way to photos of a normal-looking palm. For each characteristic--heart line, life line, and so on--users view … Read more

Mayan zodiac tool

MB Mayan Astrology gives users a glimpse into the significance of the Mayan calendar on their lives. Using a very simple layout and helpful results, this is a great way to get a quick glance at your sign.

The program's interface is slimmed down to the simplest elements, which makes this a simple way to get your information. Users fill out intuitively labeled boxes for information and are ushered to a screen that displays results in plain-spoken language that all users can appreciate. There is a Help file, but most will not need any assistance. We liked that the … Read more

Zodiac tool

MB Chinese Zodiac Software provides users with a chance to learn everything about their Chinese signs. The program is simple and has excellent results.

MB Chinese Zodiac Software's interface is very simple and focuses primarily on a few boxes and pull-down menus that users will intuitively navigate through. The results page is simple to read and to understand, so much so that we are confident even novice users will not need to utilize the online Help file to fully appreciate this download. The program functions very intuitively. After entering your name, birthday, and sex, users are taken to a … Read more

Egyptian Zodiac tool

MB Egyptian Astrology provides users with a window into the world of the Egyptian zodiac. Utilizing a simple program, users will certainly have a fun time learning about their signs.

This program will not amaze anyone with its design, since it is about as simple as can be. Fortunately, this simple interface makes the shadowy world of astrology much easier to manage. By entering information into boxes and pull-down menus, users are shown a simple-to-read results screen. While MB Egyptian Astrology offers an online Help file, we are confident most users will not need it. MB Egyptian Astrology only requires … Read more

Information-capturing software

If you've ever spotted a piece of crucial information while surfing the Internet or reading an e-mail, you might have stumbled trying to find a way to copy it and keep it organized. Anagram claims to be the perfect software for this situation.

The program has a unique interface that takes a trip to the Help menu to understand. However, after some research and experimentation, users should be familiar with Anagram. To activate it, simply highlight some text from an e-mail or Web site and hit CTRL+C twice. This will bring up Microsoft Outlook and Anagram's small … Read more