US hang on to pip Japan: "S hang on to pip Japan
11 February 2006
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Early Japanese pressure proved a false dawn at a near-capacity SBC Park on Friday as the home-grown hosts quickly found their rhythm and began to heap massive pressure on the East Asians.
In only the 13th minute some clever work from impressive midfield revelation Clint Dempsey earned a free kick for stand-in captain Landon Donovan. The LA Galaxy man had the Japan keeper scrambling with a low drive across the face of goal, but it fizzed just past the post.
Five minutes later, as US pressure began to mount, the first corner of the game nearly saw Josh Wolff open the scoring with a header from close range. But Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi was equal to the task, making his first save of what would turn out to be a busy half."
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Blind patrons sue Target for site inaccessibility | CNET News.com
Blind patrons sue Target for site inaccessibility | CNET News.com
Bruce Sexton says he's one of many blind individuals who can live more independently because of the Internet.
When it comes to shopping, for example, the 24-year-old college student doesn't have to get to and navigate brick-and-mortar stores or ask employees for help. Rather, with the help of a keyboard and screen-reading software, he can navigate a Web site and make his purchase.
Bruce Sexton says he's one of many blind individuals who can live more independently because of the Internet.
When it comes to shopping, for example, the 24-year-old college student doesn't have to get to and navigate brick-and-mortar stores or ask employees for help. Rather, with the help of a keyboard and screen-reading software, he can navigate a Web site and make his purchase.
Intel shows off its quad core | CNET News.com
Intel shows off its quad core | CNET News.com
Just as the bragging rights for dual-core chip supremacy are dying down, Intel gave the first glimpse of a quad-core chip coming next year
Just as the bragging rights for dual-core chip supremacy are dying down, Intel gave the first glimpse of a quad-core chip coming next year
Google Desktop 3 criticized | CNET News.com
Google Desktop 3 criticized | CNET News.com: "A new feature in Google Desktop 3 that allows people to search for documents across multiple computers poses privacy risks and should not be used, a consumer digital rights nonprofit and a security company are warning.
Google released the latest version of its desktop search application on Wednesday. It includes an option that allows people who regularly use several computers to search for items stored on multiple computers simultaneously."
Google released the latest version of its desktop search application on Wednesday. It includes an option that allows people who regularly use several computers to search for items stored on multiple computers simultaneously."
Google gains ground in search | News.blog | CNET News.com
Google gains ground in search | News.blog | CNET News.com
Google's share of search traffic rose nearly 6 percent in December from the prior year, giving the company 49 percent share of all U.S. Web searches, according to the latest statistics from Nielsen/NetRatings.
Yahoo and MSN experienced slight declines in their percentage of search share over the last year, although all three search engines had double-digit growth year-over-year. Google grew 75 percent to nearly 2.5 billion searches; Yahoo rose 53 percent to nearly 1.1 billion searches and MSN rose 20 percent to 553 million searches.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
And now, Logo 2.0 | News.blog | CNET News.com
And now, Logo 2.0 | News.blog | CNET News.com
Think all the talk of Web 2.0 is overdone? Getting painful flashbacks of spring 2000? Then you probably want to skip this Flickr post, which shows just a sample of start-up logos floating around the social Net these days
Think all the talk of Web 2.0 is overdone? Getting painful flashbacks of spring 2000? Then you probably want to skip this Flickr post, which shows just a sample of start-up logos floating around the social Net these days
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Google merges Gmail with chat | CNET News.com
Google merges Gmail with chat | CNET News.com
Google on Monday was set to launch Gmail Chat, which will let users send instant messages with one click from their e-mail account, see when contacts are online and save the chat history like an e-mail message.
The application's Quick Contacts list is synchronized with a user's Google Talk friends list and automatically displays the people a user communicates with most frequently and shows their online status. Clicking on a contact listed as being online opens a chat window in the browsers.
Google on Monday was set to launch Gmail Chat, which will let users send instant messages with one click from their e-mail account, see when contacts are online and save the chat history like an e-mail message.
The application's Quick Contacts list is synchronized with a user's Google Talk friends list and automatically displays the people a user communicates with most frequently and shows their online status. Clicking on a contact listed as being online opens a chat window in the browsers.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Wi-Fi sharing company wins Skype, Google backing | CNET News.com
Wi-Fi sharing company wins Skype, Google backing | CNET News.com
A wireless communications start-up in Spain that is partly a grass-roots social movement seeking to encourage users to share Internet access with their neighbors is set to announce on Monday $21.7 million in funding from big name backers, such as Skype Technologies and Google.
Fon Technology SL said it has secured 18 million euros in initial financing from Skype, the popular Web-based calling company now owned by eBay, Google, and venture capital firms Index Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
A wireless communications start-up in Spain that is partly a grass-roots social movement seeking to encourage users to share Internet access with their neighbors is set to announce on Monday $21.7 million in funding from big name backers, such as Skype Technologies and Google.
Fon Technology SL said it has secured 18 million euros in initial financing from Skype, the popular Web-based calling company now owned by eBay, Google, and venture capital firms Index Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
Can DSL handle success? | CNET News.com
Can DSL handle success? | CNET News.com
After getting piles of mail from Verizon Communications about its new $14.95 DSL service, Barbara Cerney finally decided to ditch dial-up. But when she called Verizon to sign on, she got an unpleasant surprise.
Though her neighbors were using Verizon DSL, the company said the service was oversubscribed and she'd have to wait at least a month. Her only immediate broadband option was to subscribe to Comcast's more-expensive cable modem service. And the Annapolis, Md., resident, having made up her mind about slow Internet speeds,
After getting piles of mail from Verizon Communications about its new $14.95 DSL service, Barbara Cerney finally decided to ditch dial-up. But when she called Verizon to sign on, she got an unpleasant surprise.
Though her neighbors were using Verizon DSL, the company said the service was oversubscribed and she'd have to wait at least a month. Her only immediate broadband option was to subscribe to Comcast's more-expensive cable modem service. And the Annapolis, Md., resident, having made up her mind about slow Internet speeds,
Small is beautiful for Web 2.0 start-ups | CNET News.com
Small is beautiful for Web 2.0 start-ups | CNET News.com
More software start-ups are launching with relatively small upfront investments and niche products delivered via the Web. Bottom line:
Some investors and entrepreneurs contend the traditional model of starting companies--multi-million dollar VC investments, long product development cycles, and big price tags--is waning
More software start-ups are launching with relatively small upfront investments and niche products delivered via the Web. Bottom line:
Some investors and entrepreneurs contend the traditional model of starting companies--multi-million dollar VC investments, long product development cycles, and big price tags--is waning
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
All betas, all the time | News.blog | CNET News.com
All betas, all the time | News.blog | CNET News.com
If you appreciate first editions, you may want to check out "The Museum of Modern Betas." And since many of these projects have not yet launched (by definition), you can also be among the first to know of their existence--if, that is, they ever get off the ground
If you appreciate first editions, you may want to check out "The Museum of Modern Betas." And since many of these projects have not yet launched (by definition), you can also be among the first to know of their existence--if, that is, they ever get off the ground
Monday, January 30, 2006
GMails Spam filters failing
GMails Spam filters failing
While Gmail managers to filter out a lot of Spam, it seems lots of blatant Spam emails are getting through the filters, despite masses of the mails getting reported as Spam.
I have notice that too. I am getting 40 - to spams a day with my gmail account. Gmail spam filters is starting to act more like hotmail!
While Gmail managers to filter out a lot of Spam, it seems lots of blatant Spam emails are getting through the filters, despite masses of the mails getting reported as Spam.
I have notice that too. I am getting 40 - to spams a day with my gmail account. Gmail spam filters is starting to act more like hotmail!
Best 404 Page Ever
Best 404 Page Ever
it seems that this 404 page is very creative. I stumbled across it while looking at another story on digg. Error + Game = Random Fun! =P
it seems that this 404 page is very creative. I stumbled across it while looking at another story on digg. Error + Game = Random Fun! =P
Friday, January 27, 2006
Silicon Valley plans regional wireless network | CNET News.com
Silicon Valley plans regional wireless network | CNET News.com
A group of Silicon Valley civic and business leaders don't think the high-tech center is connected enough, so they are looking to build a regionwide wireless networks.
The Smart Valley coalition, which is made up of the San Mateo County Telecommunications Authority, chipmaker Intel and a high-tech civic group called Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, said it has a plan to solicit bids from Internet providers to create a wireless high-speed data canopy to cover the region.
A group of Silicon Valley civic and business leaders don't think the high-tech center is connected enough, so they are looking to build a regionwide wireless networks.
The Smart Valley coalition, which is made up of the San Mateo County Telecommunications Authority, chipmaker Intel and a high-tech civic group called Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, said it has a plan to solicit bids from Internet providers to create a wireless high-speed data canopy to cover the region.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
CBS 5: Bay City News Wire
CBS 5: Bay City News Wire
NEW COMBINED WB AND UPN NETWORK TO BE SEEN ON KBHK
The UPN and WB television networks will combine this fall into a single new network that Bay Area viewers will be able to see on KBHK, the region's current UPN station.
For viewers with an antenna, KBHK is found on channel 44. On most cable systems, KBHK is found on channel 12 but it is also found on various other channels, depending on the cable system,Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Disney buys Pixar | CNET News.com
Disney buys Pixar | CNET News.com
Walt Disney announced Tuesday that it's paying $7.4 billion in stock to acquire Pixar Animation Studios--a deal that puts Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs on Disney's board of directors. For the venerable animation giant, the move is a significant bet on Pixar's digital approach as the successor to the pen-and-ink industry popularized by Walt Disney. The purchase is also the latest indication of a tectonic collision between technology and Hollywood
Walt Disney announced Tuesday that it's paying $7.4 billion in stock to acquire Pixar Animation Studios--a deal that puts Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs on Disney's board of directors. For the venerable animation giant, the move is a significant bet on Pixar's digital approach as the successor to the pen-and-ink industry popularized by Walt Disney. The purchase is also the latest indication of a tectonic collision between technology and Hollywood
Monday, January 23, 2006
Chip prices fall at AMD | CNET News.com
Chip prices fall at AMD | CNET News.com
Advanced Micro Devices cut prices over the weekend on some dual-core desktop processors and Turion mobile processors, bringing them more in line with the prices of some Intel chips.
It's now cheaper to buy AMD's top five Athlon 64 X2 processors as well as the company's Turion ML notebook processors, if you're shopping in quantities of 1,000 processors. The Athlon 64 X2 4800+ received the biggest discount among the desktop chips, moving from $803 to $643 over the weekend. The Turion ML-44 also received a hefty cut, down to $354 on Monday from $525 last weekSunday, January 22, 2006
Big film festival focuses on small screen | CNET News.com
Big film festival focuses on small screen | CNET News.com
PARK CITY, Utah--As thousands of Sundance Film Festival-goers lined up Saturday to see independent films on the big screen, a couple hundred piled into a room to talk about the little screen.
New mobile technologies like the video iPod and cell phones with video capability have already created demand for bite-size content. But many wonder whether such devices will become conventional outlets for film distribution, and whether consumers will watch such content on a small screenSlashdot | New RIAA/MPAA "Customary Historic Use" Plan
Slashdot | New RIAA/MPAA "Customary Historic Use" Plan
"Ars Technica is reporting that the EFF has dug up plans by the RIAA/MPAA to stifle the consumer electronics market by replacing it's "fair use" policy with something called "Customary Historic Use". This new policy would effectively keep anyone from inventing any new type of media device without the RIAA/MPAA's say-so.
"Ars Technica is reporting that the EFF has dug up plans by the RIAA/MPAA to stifle the consumer electronics market by replacing it's "fair use" policy with something called "Customary Historic Use". This new policy would effectively keep anyone from inventing any new type of media device without the RIAA/MPAA's say-so.
Slashdot | New RIAA/MPAA "Customary Historic Use" Plan
Slashdot | New RIAA/MPAA "Customary Historic Use" Plan
"Ars Technica is reporting that the EFF has dug up plans by the RIAA/MPAA to stifle the consumer electronics market by replacing it's "fair use" policy with something called "Customary Historic Use". This new policy would effectively keep anyone from inventing any new type of media device without the RIAA/MPAA's say-so.
"Ars Technica is reporting that the EFF has dug up plans by the RIAA/MPAA to stifle the consumer electronics market by replacing it's "fair use" policy with something called "Customary Historic Use". This new policy would effectively keep anyone from inventing any new type of media device without the RIAA/MPAA's say-so.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
How to Get Great Sleep
How to Get Great Sleep
Here's an excellent, in-depth article on why we sleep, common sleep disorders, and it also has some suggestions for more restful nights. Ever heard of this insomnia?: "Your brain thinks you are awake when you are asleep.
Here's an excellent, in-depth article on why we sleep, common sleep disorders, and it also has some suggestions for more restful nights. Ever heard of this insomnia?: "Your brain thinks you are awake when you are asleep.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Slashdot | 20 Years of Computer Viruses
Slashdot | 20 Years of Computer Viruses
The Register reports that twenty years ago today (19 January 1986), the first computer virus, Brain, was discovered. By modern standards, this was a minor virus, and it spread by floppy disks, which is a far cry from the network-aware worms of today. Still, though, it was the first noted virus, and we've had twenty years of pain and annoyance from it and its successors. Happy birthday, Brain, you and all your little virus friends - just know we're doing our damndest to keep you from having more."
The Register reports that twenty years ago today (19 January 1986), the first computer virus, Brain, was discovered. By modern standards, this was a minor virus, and it spread by floppy disks, which is a far cry from the network-aware worms of today. Still, though, it was the first noted virus, and we've had twenty years of pain and annoyance from it and its successors. Happy birthday, Brain, you and all your little virus friends - just know we're doing our damndest to keep you from having more."
Clear Channel switches on first multicast stations | CNET News.com
Clear Channel switches on first multicast stations | CNET News.com
Clear Channel Communications will launch on Thursday its first digital multicast channels in New York and San Francisco in an effort to modernize terrestrial radio amid rising competition with satellite radio.
By splitting the frequencies of its radio stations into high-definition (HD) niches, Clear Channel and other terrestrial radio broadcasters can reach broader audiences by providing a more varied menu of content.
In addition to the 10 multicast channels launched Thursday, the company plans to roll out multicast channels on 15 more stations in Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth and Los Angeles in the next five days.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Intel loses market share in own backyard | CNET News.com
Intel loses market share in own backyard | CNET News.com
Market share figures released by Current Analysis Wednesday show that Intel lost significant PC market share to AMD in U.S. retail channels in the fourth quarter.
Intel executives said Tuesday that they expected to have lost about one point of market share to AMD during a disappointing fourth quarter. That figure refers to worldwide sales of microprocessors during the quarter, an Intel spokesman confirmed. Among U.S. retail PCs, however, the results were more striking.
Intel's share of the U.S. retail PC market fell by 11 percentage points, from 64.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2004 to 53.3 percent, said Sam Bhavnani, senior analyst with Current Analysis. Current Analysis' market share numbers measure U.S. retail sales only, and therefore exclude figures from Dell, which uses its Web site to sell directly to consumers. Dell, the top PC vendor in the U.S., exclusively uses Intel's processors in its PCs. (Sales by online retailers were excluded from the market share analysis as well).
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Firefox 2.0 alpha due next month (Confirmed)
Firefox 2.0 alpha due next month (Confirmed)
An alpha version of Firefox 2.0 should be released as a public beta next month. Although part of the long standing roadmap for the open source browser, the timetable was confirmed by the publication of the minutes of the Mozilla.org staff meeting held earlier this month.
An alpha version of Firefox 2.0 should be released as a public beta next month. Although part of the long standing roadmap for the open source browser, the timetable was confirmed by the publication of the minutes of the Mozilla.org staff meeting held earlier this month.
Share My WiFi
Share My WiFi
Sharemywifi.com connects people with WiFi to people without it! If you've got WiFi and are willing to share it - or you can can 'see' someone else's WiFi and would like to use it - Share My WiFi is for you.
Sharemywifi.com connects people with WiFi to people without it! If you've got WiFi and are willing to share it - or you can can 'see' someone else's WiFi and would like to use it - Share My WiFi is for you.
Slyck News - Mininova Now One Year Old
Slyck News - Mininova Now One Year Old
This year, Mininova has earned its reputation as the cutting edge in public BitTorrent indexing sites. It now boasts a large fan base and is even rated the best BitTorrent site here on Slyck to date. The mininova's blog entry as written by Niek asks, "What was the reason for mininovas huge growth?
This year, Mininova has earned its reputation as the cutting edge in public BitTorrent indexing sites. It now boasts a large fan base and is even rated the best BitTorrent site here on Slyck to date. The mininova's blog entry as written by Niek asks, "What was the reason for mininovas huge growth?
Slyck News - Mininova Now One Year Old
Slyck News - Mininova Now One Year Old
This year, Mininova has earned its reputation as the cutting edge in public BitTorrent indexing sites. It now boasts a large fan base and is even rated the best BitTorrent site here on Slyck to date. The mininova's blog entry as written by Niek asks, "What was the reason for mininovas huge growth?
This year, Mininova has earned its reputation as the cutting edge in public BitTorrent indexing sites. It now boasts a large fan base and is even rated the best BitTorrent site here on Slyck to date. The mininova's blog entry as written by Niek asks, "What was the reason for mininovas huge growth?
Monday, January 16, 2006
CBS 5: NASA Set To Launch To Pluto
CBS 5: NASA Set To Launch To Pluto
spacecraft the size of a piano is set to lift off Tuesday on a nine-year journey to Pluto, the last unexplored planet in the solar system.
Scientists hope to learn more about the icy planet and its large moon, Charon, as well as two other, recently discovered moons in orbit around Pluto.
The $700 million New Horizons missionalso will study the surrounding Kuiper Belt, the mysterious zone of the solar system that is believed to hold thousands of comets and other icy objects. It could hold clues to how the planets were formed.
spacecraft the size of a piano is set to lift off Tuesday on a nine-year journey to Pluto, the last unexplored planet in the solar system.
Scientists hope to learn more about the icy planet and its large moon, Charon, as well as two other, recently discovered moons in orbit around Pluto.
The $700 million New Horizons missionalso will study the surrounding Kuiper Belt, the mysterious zone of the solar system that is believed to hold thousands of comets and other icy objects. It could hold clues to how the planets were formed.
In reversal, Silicon Valley added jobs in '05 | CNET News.com
In reversal, Silicon Valley added jobs in '05 | CNET News.com
A report released on Sunday said the Silicon Valley region added new jobs in 2005 for the first time in four years, providing evidence that an economic resurgence is under way in the region.
While the number of new jobs--2,000--was modest, the data suggested that the "jobless" economic recovery of the last two years in Silicon Valley may be evolving into one that creates jobs as well as revenue.
Seagate cranks up notebook drives to 160GB | CNET News.com
Seagate cranks up notebook drives to 160GB | CNET News.com
Seagate, the largest hard drive manufacturer in the world, has started to ship its first drive for notebooks based around perpendicular recording techniques, a shift that increases capacity by 25 percent.
Seagate, the largest hard drive manufacturer in the world, has started to ship its first drive for notebooks based around perpendicular recording techniques, a shift that increases capacity by 25 percent.
Hard drive maker starts shipping its first drive for notebooks based around perpendicular recording techniques.
Apple lays claim to iPod Hi-Fi and iPod Boombox trademarks
"Apple lays claim to iPod Hi-Fi and iPod Boombox trademarks
September Apple filed with Hong Kong's Intellectual Property peeps for the 'iPod Hi-Fi' with some people saying the Hi-Fi points to a hi-res video iPod with a larger display, while others are saying it refers to the iPod (with video) In June they filed for 'iPod Boombox,' which sounds a lot like, well, an iPod boombox
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September Apple filed with Hong Kong's Intellectual Property peeps for the 'iPod Hi-Fi' with some people saying the Hi-Fi points to a hi-res video iPod with a larger display, while others are saying it refers to the iPod (with video) In June they filed for 'iPod Boombox,' which sounds a lot like, well, an iPod boombox
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Sunday, January 15, 2006
news @ nature.com - Web users judge sites in the blink of an eye - Potential readers can make snap decisions in just 50 milliseconds.
news @ nature.com - Web users judge sites in the blink of an eye - Potential readers can make snap decisions in just 50 milliseconds.
Like the look of our website? Whatever the answer (and hopefully it was yes), the chances are you made your mind up within the first twentieth of a second. A study by researchers in Canada has shown that the snap decisions Internet users make about the quality of a web page have a lasting impact on their opinions.
Like the look of our website? Whatever the answer (and hopefully it was yes), the chances are you made your mind up within the first twentieth of a second. A study by researchers in Canada has shown that the snap decisions Internet users make about the quality of a web page have a lasting impact on their opinions.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
WEBCAMTASTIC : Interactive WebCam Entertainment. By CRASHMEDIA.COM
WEBCAMTASTIC : Interactive WebCam Entertainment. By CRASHMEDIA.COM
This site is an experimental project aimed at collecting manipulated webcam images from people around the world. Anyone with a webcam, and Flash Player 8 can have some fun and add their images to the gallery. We're still debugging and adding features and new creative tools will be added in the coming weeks. We'd appreciate any feedback you might have. Have Fun!
This site is an experimental project aimed at collecting manipulated webcam images from people around the world. Anyone with a webcam, and Flash Player 8 can have some fun and add their images to the gallery. We're still debugging and adding features and new creative tools will be added in the coming weeks. We'd appreciate any feedback you might have. Have Fun!
Agencies probing sales of cell phone data | CNET News.com
Agencies probing sales of cell phone data | CNET News.com
Congressman Edward Markey said on Friday that federal agencies were looking into whether telephone companies were sufficiently protecting consumers' records amid concerns that Internet sites were selling cell phone call information.
Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) told him the agency was investigating whether phone companies were adequately protecting consumer records. He said in a statement "the FCC and the Federal Trade Commission were coordinating efforts to combat this rising fraud."
Researcher: Early Man Was Hunted by Birds - Yahoo! News
Researcher: Early Man Was Hunted by Birds - Yahoo! News
These types of discoveries give us real insight into the past lives of these human ancestors, the world they lived in and the things they feared,
These types of discoveries give us real insight into the past lives of these human ancestors, the world they lived in and the things they feared,
Friday, January 13, 2006
Jon "DVD" Lech Johansen unveils de-AACS website DeAACS.com
Jon "DVD" Lech Johansen unveils de-AACS website DeAACS.com
Jon cracked CSS (the DVD drm) and it appears he expects AACS (Advanced Access Content System) to be cracked as well. He notes, AACS does not prevent piracy, "that’s not the primary objective of any DRM system. Anyone who has read the CSS license agreement knows that the primary objective is to control the market for players.
Jon cracked CSS (the DVD drm) and it appears he expects AACS (Advanced Access Content System) to be cracked as well. He notes, AACS does not prevent piracy, "that’s not the primary objective of any DRM system. Anyone who has read the CSS license agreement knows that the primary objective is to control the market for players.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Verizon switches off MP3 support | The Register
Verizon switches off MP3 support | The Register
Last week, US mobile firm Verizon announced a deal with Microsoft to allow subscribers to listen to music on their phones. But it has now emerged that people signing up to the new service are losing the ability to play MP3s on their phones.
The company said the decision was made to keep things simpler for users - one media player rather than two.
Monday, January 09, 2006
Windows XP on a 20mhz Computer and 32mb of ram
Windows XP on a 20mhz Computer and 32mb of ram
A German person puts Windows XP on a 20mhz computer with 32mb of ram, boots from POST to desktop in 7 minutes. Original website is in German and translated into English (hence the weird grammar). Why would anyone do this? I have no idea, but still cool to see this is actually possible
I you want to, you could to it ultra easy cheating way. you could use an under clocking program to run winxp at 20mhz It did once on my system. The second I set the under clock setting to that magic 20mhz speed, The only thing I could do was to moved my mouse around the screen, than after five minutes at this slow state, my system just freeze up than crashed to the blue screen of death.
A German person puts Windows XP on a 20mhz computer with 32mb of ram, boots from POST to desktop in 7 minutes. Original website is in German and translated into English (hence the weird grammar). Why would anyone do this? I have no idea, but still cool to see this is actually possible
I you want to, you could to it ultra easy cheating way. you could use an under clocking program to run winxp at 20mhz It did once on my system. The second I set the under clock setting to that magic 20mhz speed, The only thing I could do was to moved my mouse around the screen, than after five minutes at this slow state, my system just freeze up than crashed to the blue screen of death.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
The IMDb users have spoken Best of 2005 and the Worst of 2005.
The IMDb users have spoken, and here are the results! Thanks for voting, and be sure to check out all the poll results for the Best of 2005 and the Worst of 2005. And be sure to check out all our other coverage on the Road to the Oscars®.
The IMDb users have spoken Best of 2005 and the Worst of 2005.
The IMDb users have spoken, and here are the results! Thanks for voting, and be sure to check out all the poll results for the Best of 2005 and the Worst of 2005. And be sure to check out all our other coverage on the Road to the Oscars®.
Best of CES 2006 awards
Best of CES 2006 awards
cnet has put together a list of what they think are the best products shown at CES this year. Somehow Creative's iPod killer (read: copy) won best in show. Other than that everything looks pretty cool.
cnet has put together a list of what they think are the best products shown at CES this year. Somehow Creative's iPod killer (read: copy) won best in show. Other than that everything looks pretty cool.
Firefox at Critical Mass?
Firefox at Critical Mass?
Firefox is very close to hitting a critical mass of 10 percent, which could mean a more rapid adoption rate," Vince Vizzaccaro, NetApplications executive vice president of marketing and strategic relationships, said in a statement.
Firefox is very close to hitting a critical mass of 10 percent, which could mean a more rapid adoption rate," Vince Vizzaccaro, NetApplications executive vice president of marketing and strategic relationships, said in a statement.
Up to fifty .be domain names per person for FREE !
Up to fifty .be domain names per person for FREE !
This tutorial shows you where to click and what to type in if you want to take advantage of this incredible offer. Why would you need such a tutorial ? Because the page is in French ! Now it's time to think about what the hell you could do with fifty .be domain names ! I'm pretty sure you'll find something...
This tutorial shows you where to click and what to type in if you want to take advantage of this incredible offer. Why would you need such a tutorial ? Because the page is in French ! Now it's time to think about what the hell you could do with fifty .be domain names ! I'm pretty sure you'll find something...
Saturday, January 07, 2006
SOUND-OFF :: View topic - Google DRM
SOUND-OFF :: View topic - Google DRM
- Google, the company who promises to 'do no evil' has introduced their own DRM.
- Google, the company who promises to 'do no evil' has introduced their own DRM.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Finally Someone finally Annoucne an 1-terabyte HD!
Maxtor Updates External Drive Line
On Thursday, Maxtor Corp. announced a new family of Maxtor OneTouch III external drives, based on the design first incorporated by its 1-terabyte Turbo Edition in October
On Thursday, Maxtor Corp. announced a new family of Maxtor OneTouch III external drives, based on the design first incorporated by its 1-terabyte Turbo Edition in October
Thursday, January 05, 2006
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News: "Variety reports that talks have begun at 20th Century Fox TV to revive Matt Groening's animated series Futurama, which takes place in the next millennium. The studio is in early discussions to put Futurama back in production and create a limited number of episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series -- although it's too soon to tell where those episodes might end up, adds the trade. While reports of Futurama's return have been loosely discussed in the past, this is the first time we've heard word of Fox taking an interest."
Toshiba turns 90° to boost 0.85in HDDs to 10GB | The Register
Toshiba turns 90° to boost 0.85in HDDs to 10GB | The Register
Toshiba today said it has finally begun shipping its long-awaited 4GB, 3600rpm 0.85in micro hard disk drives. The company also pledged to boost the drives' capacity to 10GB courtesy of perpendicular recording techniques.
Toshiba today said it has finally begun shipping its long-awaited 4GB, 3600rpm 0.85in micro hard disk drives. The company also pledged to boost the drives' capacity to 10GB courtesy of perpendicular recording techniques.
Slyck - File Sharing News and Info
Slyck - File Sharing News and Info: "MPAA demonstrating analog hole at CES - January 5 - By way of Jim Hock & Co. over at 463 Communications, the Motion Picture Association of America is apparently demonstrating the awfulness of the proverbial analog hole that recently proposed legislation is looking to cork"
Slashdot | OEM Hard Drive With Window
Slashdot | OEM Hard Drive With Window
At last, you don't need to mess around with Dremel tools and Lexan (and destroy your valuable data) to get a clear window in your hard drive. Western Digital has released the Raptor X 150GB SATA hard drive. 10,000 RPM, 4.6ms seek time, 16MB buffer, and, yes, a clear window so you can see what's going on inside. Made out of a special polycarbonate lens with an ESD-dissipative coating, the lens is designed to let case modders and their groupies see the drive platters and heads without sacrificing data integrity."
At last, you don't need to mess around with Dremel tools and Lexan (and destroy your valuable data) to get a clear window in your hard drive. Western Digital has released the Raptor X 150GB SATA hard drive. 10,000 RPM, 4.6ms seek time, 16MB buffer, and, yes, a clear window so you can see what's going on inside. Made out of a special polycarbonate lens with an ESD-dissipative coating, the lens is designed to let case modders and their groupies see the drive platters and heads without sacrificing data integrity."
Google to showcase video-on-demand service | CNET News.com
Google to showcase video-on-demand service | CNET News.com
Google plans to sell television shows and sports programming that customers can download from its Web site, a source familiar with the deal told CNET News.com.
Users will pay an undisclosed fee to download content supplied by partners that Google has lined up. These include TV broadcasters and the National Basketball Association, according to the source, who requested anonymity.
Google plans to sell television shows and sports programming that customers can download from its Web site, a source familiar with the deal told CNET News.com.
Users will pay an undisclosed fee to download content supplied by partners that Google has lined up. These include TV broadcasters and the National Basketball Association, according to the source, who requested anonymity.
Radio Shack Rebate Rip Off
Radio Shack Rebate Rip Off
On December 23 Radio Shack ran a web ad for a portable DVD player for -$5.01 with rebates. Later they decided not to honor one of the rebates, leaving many people unable to return a $70 player after cutting out the UPCs. One angry customer started up a web site at http://www.radioshackrebatefraud.com and seems to be getting a lot of attention.
On December 23 Radio Shack ran a web ad for a portable DVD player for -$5.01 with rebates. Later they decided not to honor one of the rebates, leaving many people unable to return a $70 player after cutting out the UPCs. One angry customer started up a web site at http://www.radioshackrebatefraud.com and seems to be getting a lot of attention.
Google to Offer TV Show Downloads and Software package at CES
Google to Offer TV Show Downloads and Software package at CES
Google plans to announce Friday that it will begin allowing consumers to buy videos from major content partners through the Google site & will also roll out a new downloadable bundle of software for consumers that could heighten Google's competition with Microsoft Corp. Watch out M$ and Apple, Google's making the first move of the year.
Google plans to announce Friday that it will begin allowing consumers to buy videos from major content partners through the Google site & will also roll out a new downloadable bundle of software for consumers that could heighten Google's competition with Microsoft Corp. Watch out M$ and Apple, Google's making the first move of the year.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Nintendo sells 10mil DS's worldwide, Mario Kart sells 1mil in 7 weeks
Nintendo sells 10mil DS's worldwide, Mario Kart sells 1mil in 7 weeks
Nintendo seems to be doing pretty damn good this holiday season with selling a total of 10 million DS's worldwide. Maio Kart passes the 1 million mark in just seven weeks, and more than 550,000 unique visitors have connected globally to Nintendo's WiFi connection.
Nintendo seems to be doing pretty damn good this holiday season with selling a total of 10 million DS's worldwide. Maio Kart passes the 1 million mark in just seven weeks, and more than 550,000 unique visitors have connected globally to Nintendo's WiFi connection.
Awesome Image Converter!
Awesome Image Converter!
Convert any BMP, GIF, JPG and PNG image to a HTML, ASCII, or MATRIX image on the website itself! Fun to play with, trick out your photos, or use it as a quick tool for you photoshop lovers!
Convert any BMP, GIF, JPG and PNG image to a HTML, ASCII, or MATRIX image on the website itself! Fun to play with, trick out your photos, or use it as a quick tool for you photoshop lovers!
Only One Survivor in West Virginia Mine
See Folks this why you should wait for the Offical Word, Not to Rely on word of False Gods.
Only One Survivor in West Virginia Mine
TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- In a stunning and heartbreaking reversal, family members were told early Wednesday that 12 of 13 trapped coal miners were dead -- three hours after they began celebrating news that they were alive.
The survivor, identified by mining officials as 27-year-old Randal McCloy, was unconscious but moaning when he arrived at a hospital, the hospital said.
Only One Survivor in West Virginia Mine
TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- In a stunning and heartbreaking reversal, family members were told early Wednesday that 12 of 13 trapped coal miners were dead -- three hours after they began celebrating news that they were alive.
The survivor, identified by mining officials as 27-year-old Randal McCloy, was unconscious but moaning when he arrived at a hospital, the hospital said.
AMD's 'Live' to rival Intel's Viiv | CNET News.com
AMD's 'Live' to rival Intel's Viiv | CNET News.com
The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based processor maker will unveil its "Live" brand at the Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place this week in Las Vegas.
The brand--whose logo will be printed on a sticker on the chassis of a desktop or notebook--will indicate that the computer in question is tuned for home entertainment. Live PCs will come with 7.1 surround sound capabilities, for instance, said Hal Speed, a marketing architect for AMD.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Classic news clips make BBC site debut | CNET News.com
Classic news clips make BBC site debut | CNET News.com
The BBC is allowing Internet users to download and edit news clips featuring some of the biggest events of the last 50 years.
The BBC is allowing Internet users to download and edit news clips featuring some of the biggest events of the last 50 years.
U.K. cities to get blanket Wi-Fi coverage | CNET News.com
U.K. cities to get blanket Wi-Fi coverage | CNET News.com
United Kingdom has unveiled plans for citywide Wi-Fi networks that will give residents in nine cities high-speed wireless Internet access from laptops, PDAs and mobile phones.
United Kingdom has unveiled plans for citywide Wi-Fi networks that will give residents in nine cities high-speed wireless Internet access from laptops, PDAs and mobile phones.
The first phase of the project, due to be completed by March 2006, will see citywide Wi-Fi hot spots rolled out in Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham and Oxford, along with the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Camden and Islington
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Proof that RadioShack tells it's employee's to lie to you.
Proof that RadioShack tells it's employee's to lie to you.
..It's in your best interest to sign up new activations. RadioShack doesn't make any money by keeping you happy with your wireless provider.
Well Duh! They been doing this type of business practice at the shack Since day one! There is a reason why everyone called its by it real name Shit Shack!
..It's in your best interest to sign up new activations. RadioShack doesn't make any money by keeping you happy with your wireless provider.
Well Duh! They been doing this type of business practice at the shack Since day one! There is a reason why everyone called its by it real name Shit Shack!
Friday, December 30, 2005
"0-day vulnerability" Workaround from Steve Gibson
"0-day vulnerability" Workaround from Steve Gibson
This link was all ready submitted but there's nothing in the post about the workaround on Steve Gibson's site that ALL WINDOWS USERS should do in place of an official patch from Microsoft. IMPLEMENT THE WORKAROUND IMMEDIATELY IF YOU USE WINDOWS!!!
This link was all ready submitted but there's nothing in the post about the workaround on Steve Gibson's site that ALL WINDOWS USERS should do in place of an official patch from Microsoft. IMPLEMENT THE WORKAROUND IMMEDIATELY IF YOU USE WINDOWS!!!
MAME .103
MAMEWorld.net - The Largest MAME Resource on the Net
MAME .103
You didn't really think we'd end the year without another release did ya? MAME .103, told ya!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Slashdot | Microsoft Leaving MSNBC TV Partnership
Slashdot | Microsoft Leaving MSNBC TV Partnership
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft and NBC have announced that they will be dissolving their joint cable TV news channel, MSNBC, with NBC retaining control. From the article: "NBC has completed a deal to assume majority control of the channel immediately, with an 82 percent stake, and it will become the sole owner within two years, NBC executives said yesterday. The two companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal. But the partners will continue their 50-50 ownership of the MSNBC Web site, which, partly as a consequence of its affiliation with Microsoft, is the most-used news site on the Internet."
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft and NBC have announced that they will be dissolving their joint cable TV news channel, MSNBC, with NBC retaining control. From the article: "NBC has completed a deal to assume majority control of the channel immediately, with an 82 percent stake, and it will become the sole owner within two years, NBC executives said yesterday. The two companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal. But the partners will continue their 50-50 ownership of the MSNBC Web site, which, partly as a consequence of its affiliation with Microsoft, is the most-used news site on the Internet."
Festivus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Festivus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Festivus is a nondenominational holiday featured in an episode of Seinfeld, a popular American television sitcom of the 1990s. The holiday was a plot device in episode number 166 of the show, entitled "The Strike", which first aired on December 18, 1997. Many people, influenced or inspired by Seinfeld, now celebrate the holiday, in varying degrees of seriousness. Some do it religously, others do it in good tidings in their respect to Seinfeld.
According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned." Originally a Scandinavian holiday celebrating the day before the "Present" and the "Future" filled with hope
Festivus is a nondenominational holiday featured in an episode of Seinfeld, a popular American television sitcom of the 1990s. The holiday was a plot device in episode number 166 of the show, entitled "The Strike", which first aired on December 18, 1997. Many people, influenced or inspired by Seinfeld, now celebrate the holiday, in varying degrees of seriousness. Some do it religously, others do it in good tidings in their respect to Seinfeld.
According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned." Originally a Scandinavian holiday celebrating the day before the "Present" and the "Future" filled with hope
Friday, December 23, 2005
Microsoft Buys Out Opera
Microsoft Buys Out Opera
At the moment, the deal is almost through with Microsoft and Opera planning on locations for the browser’s research and development centers throughout the world. One of such locations includes India; other locations at this time are unknown.
If this story is true There Will one less Alternative Browser to the Evil Blue E!!! I am going to Dump Windoze XP for Linux.
At the moment, the deal is almost through with Microsoft and Opera planning on locations for the browser’s research and development centers throughout the world. One of such locations includes India; other locations at this time are unknown.
If this story is true There Will one less Alternative Browser to the Evil Blue E!!! I am going to Dump Windoze XP for Linux.
Update: Patriot Act extended for only one month | News.blog | CNET News.com
Update: Patriot Act extended for only one month | News.blog | CNET News.com
it's been unclear what would happen as the Dec. 31 expiration date neared for portions of the controversial law, enacted a few weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
it's been unclear what would happen as the Dec. 31 expiration date neared for portions of the controversial law, enacted a few weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
CNN.com - Millions struggle as transit strike ruled illegal - Dec 20, 2005
CNN.com - Millions struggle as transit strike ruled illegal - Dec 20, 2005
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Millions of New York commuters are preparing to battle their way home in near-freezing temperatures during a strike by transit workers, which Tuesday afternoon was ruled illegal by a judge.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "thuggishly" turning their backs on the city, adding the strike could cost the city more than $400 million a day.
Let the Gridlock of the Century of Grand Fun BEGIN!!!!
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Millions of New York commuters are preparing to battle their way home in near-freezing temperatures during a strike by transit workers, which Tuesday afternoon was ruled illegal by a judge.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "thuggishly" turning their backs on the city, adding the strike could cost the city more than $400 million a day.
Let the Gridlock of the Century of Grand Fun BEGIN!!!!
CBS News | Iran's Leader Bans Western Music | December 19, 2005 22:40:27
CBS News | Iran's Leader Bans Western Music | December 19, 2005 22:40:27
CBS) Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has banned all Western music from Iran's state radio and TV stations — an eerie reminder of the 1979 Islamic revolution when popular music was outlawed as "un-Islamic" under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Today, though, the sounds of hip-hop can be heard blaring from car radios in Tehran's streets, and Eric Clapton's "Rush" and the Eagles' "Hotel California" regularly accompany Iranian broadcasts.
No more — the official IRAN Persian daily reported Monday that Ahmadinejad, as head of the Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council, ordered the enactment of an October ruling by the council to ban all Western music, including classical music, on state broadcast outlets.
Note That Anyone who have Any Real Musicial Taste Would elected that ALL Eric Crapton's Music should Be BANNED!!!
CBS) Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has banned all Western music from Iran's state radio and TV stations — an eerie reminder of the 1979 Islamic revolution when popular music was outlawed as "un-Islamic" under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Today, though, the sounds of hip-hop can be heard blaring from car radios in Tehran's streets, and Eric Clapton's "Rush" and the Eagles' "Hotel California" regularly accompany Iranian broadcasts.
No more — the official IRAN Persian daily reported Monday that Ahmadinejad, as head of the Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council, ordered the enactment of an October ruling by the council to ban all Western music, including classical music, on state broadcast outlets.
Note That Anyone who have Any Real Musicial Taste Would elected that ALL Eric Crapton's Music should Be BANNED!!!
Monday, December 19, 2005
House sets digital TV transition for Feb. 2009 | News.blog | CNET News.com
House sets digital TV transition for Feb. 2009 | News.blog | CNET News.com
The House approved the deadline as part of a broader budget bill that passed by a slim 212 to 206 margin early Monday morning. The Senate must still approve the measure before it becomes law.
By 2009, only about 7 percent of television viewers--still several million--will be relying solely on analog, "over-the-air" broadcasts, according to Consumer Electronics Association estimates. The bulk of TV viewers rely on cable or satellite services, which intend to take care of reformatting their programs for digital viewing.
But the bill allocates up to $990 for a subsidy program that would permit those who still rely solely on over-the-air television to request up to two $40 coupons for a digital-to-analog converter box.
The House approved the deadline as part of a broader budget bill that passed by a slim 212 to 206 margin early Monday morning. The Senate must still approve the measure before it becomes law.
By 2009, only about 7 percent of television viewers--still several million--will be relying solely on analog, "over-the-air" broadcasts, according to Consumer Electronics Association estimates. The bulk of TV viewers rely on cable or satellite services, which intend to take care of reformatting their programs for digital viewing.
But the bill allocates up to $990 for a subsidy program that would permit those who still rely solely on over-the-air television to request up to two $40 coupons for a digital-to-analog converter box.
Slyck News - P2P Population Nears Record High
Slyck News - P2P Population Nears Record High: "P2P statistical information is gathered by BigChampagne, an emerging leader in gauging the strength of this community (you can read their gathering techniques here.) These statistics are in close parallel with those monitored by Slyck.com. In addition, it's noteworthy to mention the approximately 9 million individuals connected to various P2P networks at any given time do not include those participating on BitTorrent. Due to the nature of the BitTorrent community, it's extremely difficult to garner any exact number of total participants."
Thursday, December 15, 2005
How The Evil Grinch Stole The Quakes and then Move them To lame Houston TX!
NBC11.com - News - MLS Approves Earthquakes Move To Houston
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes will relocate immediately to Houston, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Thursday.
Garber said the team's owners, Anschutz Entertainment Group, were attracted by the chance to play in their own stadium and for an ethnically diverse population willing to support a professional soccer team.
"We've always believed that the city has great potential to be a soccer market," Garber said. "We're excited about what our opportunities are there."
San Jose will keep the Earthquakes team name, logo and colors, and the city has already signed a letter of intent with the hopes of attracting a MLS expansion team, perhaps as early as 2007.
"It is our intent to return to San Jose as early as possible," Garber said.
MLS officials said AEG has entered "positive discussions" about finding a soccer stadium in Houston.
"It is with great regret that we were unable to find a solution to our facility issues in San Jose," AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke said in a statement. "It was not for lack of effort."
Garber said all the coaches and contracted Earthquakes players will transfer to Houston.
"We've worked long and hard for several months to try to bring MLS soccer here," Frank Michel, a spokesman for Houston Mayor Bill White, said Thursday. "Houston is a great sports town and the fan base for soccer is a great one."
San Jose officials had worked hard to keep the team from leaving, even considering subsidizing a new stadium. The Earthquakes have played at Spartan Stadium on the campus of San Jose State University.
Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the San Jose Sharks' parent company, had expressed interest in buying the Earthquakes, but only with the city's help building a stadium. A deal could not be reached.
The Quakes were MLS champions in 2001 and 2003.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes will relocate immediately to Houston, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Thursday.
Garber said the team's owners, Anschutz Entertainment Group, were attracted by the chance to play in their own stadium and for an ethnically diverse population willing to support a professional soccer team.
"We've always believed that the city has great potential to be a soccer market," Garber said. "We're excited about what our opportunities are there."
San Jose will keep the Earthquakes team name, logo and colors, and the city has already signed a letter of intent with the hopes of attracting a MLS expansion team, perhaps as early as 2007.
"It is our intent to return to San Jose as early as possible," Garber said.
MLS officials said AEG has entered "positive discussions" about finding a soccer stadium in Houston.
"It is with great regret that we were unable to find a solution to our facility issues in San Jose," AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke said in a statement. "It was not for lack of effort."
Garber said all the coaches and contracted Earthquakes players will transfer to Houston.
"We've worked long and hard for several months to try to bring MLS soccer here," Frank Michel, a spokesman for Houston Mayor Bill White, said Thursday. "Houston is a great sports town and the fan base for soccer is a great one."
San Jose officials had worked hard to keep the team from leaving, even considering subsidizing a new stadium. The Earthquakes have played at Spartan Stadium on the campus of San Jose State University.
Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the San Jose Sharks' parent company, had expressed interest in buying the Earthquakes, but only with the city's help building a stadium. A deal could not be reached.
The Quakes were MLS champions in 2001 and 2003.
Slashdot | Google to Buy Opera?
Slashdot | Google to Buy Opera?
Opera Watch writes Google is planning to buy the Opera browser. The source of the claim is Pierre Chappaz, the former president of Yahoo Europe. Google obviously can't buy Firefox, so Opera might be the next possible candidate."
Opera Watch writes Google is planning to buy the Opera browser. The source of the claim is Pierre Chappaz, the former president of Yahoo Europe. Google obviously can't buy Firefox, so Opera might be the next possible candidate."
San Jose Earthquakes May Be Leaving
San Jose Earthquakes May Be Leaving
SAN JOSE (KRON) -- It's looking more and more like the San Jose Earthquakes will be leaving the city and moving to Houston.
The Los Angeles Times reports the owner of the city's major league soccer team will announce a move on Friday.
Other media reports claim that an official with the company that owns the Earthquakes told employees Thursday morning the team will be moving.
An Earthquakes spokesman would not confirm those reports, but he did say an announcement about the team is planned for Friday in Texas.
"There's an announcement tomorrow regarding the Earthquakes," team spokesman Jed Metee said. Asked where the announcement would be made, Metee replied, "Houston."
The Major League Soccer franchise began life in 1996 as the San Jose Clash, changed its name in 1999, and won the league championship in 2001 and 2003.
Attempts by the City of San Jose and the owner of the San Jose Sharks to come up with plans for a new stadium fell apart on Monday.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
SAN JOSE (KRON) -- It's looking more and more like the San Jose Earthquakes will be leaving the city and moving to Houston.
The Los Angeles Times reports the owner of the city's major league soccer team will announce a move on Friday.
Other media reports claim that an official with the company that owns the Earthquakes told employees Thursday morning the team will be moving.
An Earthquakes spokesman would not confirm those reports, but he did say an announcement about the team is planned for Friday in Texas.
"There's an announcement tomorrow regarding the Earthquakes," team spokesman Jed Metee said. Asked where the announcement would be made, Metee replied, "Houston."
The Major League Soccer franchise began life in 1996 as the San Jose Clash, changed its name in 1999, and won the league championship in 2001 and 2003.
Attempts by the City of San Jose and the owner of the San Jose Sharks to come up with plans for a new stadium fell apart on Monday.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
Topic list: Mr. Hanky the Xmas Poo Saids if you you use firefox get Google Safe Browsing extension now! - Leoville Town Square
Topic list: Mr. Hanky Saids if you you use firefox get Google Safe Browsing now! - Leoville Town Square: "
Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. This type of attack, known as phishing or spoofing, is becoming more sophisticated, widespread and dangerous. That's why it's important to browse safely with Google Safe Browsing. By combining advanced algorithms with reports about misleading pages from a number of sources, Safe Browsing is often able to automatically warn you when you encounter a page that's trying to trick you into disclosing personal information.
For more information, see the FAQ.
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/"
Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. This type of attack, known as phishing or spoofing, is becoming more sophisticated, widespread and dangerous. That's why it's important to browse safely with Google Safe Browsing. By combining advanced algorithms with reports about misleading pages from a number of sources, Safe Browsing is often able to automatically warn you when you encounter a page that's trying to trick you into disclosing personal information.
For more information, see the FAQ.
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/"
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Google whistles a new tune | CNET News.com
Google whistles a new tune | CNET News.com
Google was set to launch on Thursday a new service intended to give searchers fast links to song lyrics, musical artists and CD titles on the main search results page.
Google Music will allow a user to type in the name of a band, artist, album or song in the main Google search bar special, and results will appear at the top, accompanied by icons of music notes, said Marissa Mayer, vice president of search products and user experience at Google.
Items that can be purchased will have links to merchants for online ordering or downloading, she said. Initial merchant partners include Apple Computer's iTunes service, RealNetworks Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon.com.
Google was set to launch on Thursday a new service intended to give searchers fast links to song lyrics, musical artists and CD titles on the main search results page.
Google Music will allow a user to type in the name of a band, artist, album or song in the main Google search bar special, and results will appear at the top, accompanied by icons of music notes, said Marissa Mayer, vice president of search products and user experience at Google.
Items that can be purchased will have links to merchants for online ordering or downloading, she said. Initial merchant partners include Apple Computer's iTunes service, RealNetworks Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon.com.
MercuryNews.com | 12/14/2005 | The (city here) Earthquakes
MercuryNews.com | 12/14/2005 | The (city here) Earthquakes
The (city here) Earthquakes
By Mark Purdy
Mercury News Staff Columnist
The Earthquakes are gone.
No, wait! They are staying.
Nope, outta here.
Hold on! Just got word! They're staying!
Oops, maybe not. Don't turn off your cell phone, OK?
Earthquakes followers have always been among the Bay Area's most loyal fans. Now, they are definitely the most confused.
That has been especially true over the past month, with the soccer team's operators threatening a pullout to Houston even as a furious effort to keep the team in San Jose unfolded.
This week the situation took a turn for the even more confusing. Monday night, a soccer-stadium plan concocted by city officials behind closed doors went kaput before the doors even opened on the exact details.
However, my information is that the proprietors of the Sharks, who were interested in buying the team if the stadium plan materialized, simply could not make the finances work. With the city providing significant subsidies, the two parties hoped the stadium could be constructed for between $60 million and $70 million -- but as the proposal underwent further scrutiny, the figure moved up to $90 million. Also, the Sharks would have been responsible for any cost overruns, a risk they were loathe to take.
Thus, the Sharks' plug was pulled. But does this mean the Earthquakes are packing for Texas?
Not necessarily. The team's investor/operator, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, has talked about leaving town since 2003. And the Earthquakes are still here.
The (city here) Earthquakes
By Mark Purdy
Mercury News Staff Columnist
The Earthquakes are gone.
No, wait! They are staying.
Nope, outta here.
Hold on! Just got word! They're staying!
Oops, maybe not. Don't turn off your cell phone, OK?
Earthquakes followers have always been among the Bay Area's most loyal fans. Now, they are definitely the most confused.
That has been especially true over the past month, with the soccer team's operators threatening a pullout to Houston even as a furious effort to keep the team in San Jose unfolded.
This week the situation took a turn for the even more confusing. Monday night, a soccer-stadium plan concocted by city officials behind closed doors went kaput before the doors even opened on the exact details.
However, my information is that the proprietors of the Sharks, who were interested in buying the team if the stadium plan materialized, simply could not make the finances work. With the city providing significant subsidies, the two parties hoped the stadium could be constructed for between $60 million and $70 million -- but as the proposal underwent further scrutiny, the figure moved up to $90 million. Also, the Sharks would have been responsible for any cost overruns, a risk they were loathe to take.
Thus, the Sharks' plug was pulled. But does this mean the Earthquakes are packing for Texas?
Not necessarily. The team's investor/operator, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, has talked about leaving town since 2003. And the Earthquakes are still here.
Pentagon admits mistake in spying on Americans, vows to expunge database.
Pentagon admits mistake in spying on Americans, vows to expunge database.
The Pentagon has built a massive security database to help protect U.S. military interests that includes unwarranted information on war opponents and peace activists in the United States. A DOD official now says it had mistakenly swept up and kept information on citizens who were not really threats.
And there still people out there that still want to give more power to National and Local authorities for more servaence and spying on it citizens?? What wrong with these people anyways??
The Pentagon has built a massive security database to help protect U.S. military interests that includes unwarranted information on war opponents and peace activists in the United States. A DOD official now says it had mistakenly swept up and kept information on citizens who were not really threats.
And there still people out there that still want to give more power to National and Local authorities for more servaence and spying on it citizens?? What wrong with these people anyways??
Gmail now has a vacation responce!
Gmail now has a vacation responce!
Going on vacation? No access to the Internet? No problem! Use Gmail's vacation responder to let people know you won't be able to get back to them right away.
That means I can now setup Gmail vacation response on my non active gmail accounts to sent spam each other back and forth to spam them self to death until each one of the account runs out disc space!!!
Going on vacation? No access to the Internet? No problem! Use Gmail's vacation responder to let people know you won't be able to get back to them right away.
That means I can now setup Gmail vacation response on my non active gmail accounts to sent spam each other back and forth to spam them self to death until each one of the account runs out disc space!!!
Google home pages get even more personal | CNET News.com
Google home pages get even more personal | CNET News.com
Google on Wednesday released tools developers can use to create small applications modules that can be added to people's Google home pages.
The Google Homepage API (Application Programming Interface) page has information and software that developers can use to create modules, or "widgets," that people can then use to spice up their personalized home pages on Google.
Currently, it's possible to add to a Google home page content such as news, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, recipes, stock quotes, movie times and quotes of the day.
Google on Wednesday released tools developers can use to create small applications modules that can be added to people's Google home pages.
The Google Homepage API (Application Programming Interface) page has information and software that developers can use to create modules, or "widgets," that people can then use to spice up their personalized home pages on Google.
Currently, it's possible to add to a Google home page content such as news, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, recipes, stock quotes, movie times and quotes of the day.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Chron.com | (BW) AMD Wins the Dual-Core Duel; Competition Refuses to Step into the Ring; Industry Benchmarks Validate Victory
Chron.com | (BW) AMD Wins the Dual-Core Duel; Competition Refuses to Step into the Ring; Industry Benchmarks Validate Victory
(BW) AMD Wins the Dual-Core Duel; Competition Refuses to Step into the Ring; Industry Benchmarks Validate Victory
By Business Editors
(c) 2005 Business Wire
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2005--AMD has been validated as the victor in its dual-core duel challenge issued in August. Thanks to the true dual-core technology from AMD available today, the Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor leads in key published industry-standard benchmarks as well as holding a significant lead in overall performance-per-watt versus its competitor's products. Details about the challenge and results are viewable at www.amd.com/duel.
"Based on our growing market share and momentum among Global 2000 companies, it is evident that enterprises are demanding the performance and performance-per-watt that can be delivered by the innovative Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture," said Marty Seyer, senior vice president, commercial and performance computing, AMD. "The performance benchmarks are in and our competitor's lack of response to our challenge is further validation of AMD's multi-core leadership
(BW) AMD Wins the Dual-Core Duel; Competition Refuses to Step into the Ring; Industry Benchmarks Validate Victory
By Business Editors
(c) 2005 Business Wire
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2005--AMD has been validated as the victor in its dual-core duel challenge issued in August. Thanks to the true dual-core technology from AMD available today, the Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor leads in key published industry-standard benchmarks as well as holding a significant lead in overall performance-per-watt versus its competitor's products. Details about the challenge and results are viewable at www.amd.com/duel.
"Based on our growing market share and momentum among Global 2000 companies, it is evident that enterprises are demanding the performance and performance-per-watt that can be delivered by the innovative Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture," said Marty Seyer, senior vice president, commercial and performance computing, AMD. "The performance benchmarks are in and our competitor's lack of response to our challenge is further validation of AMD's multi-core leadership
NBC11.com - News - Talks To Keep Earthquakes In San Jose Collapse
NBC11.com - News - Talks To Keep Earthquakes In San Jose Collapse
Talks To Keep Earthquakes In San Jose Collapse
Team To Decide Final Location Thursday
POSTED: 11:46 am PST December 13, 2005
UPDATED: 11:58 am PST December 13, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Earthquakes professional soccer team could be a step closer to moving out of San Jose after city officials say talks to keep the team in the city collapsed.
San Jose officials were trying to strike a deal with the owners of the San Jose Sharks hockey team that could have kept the Earthquakes in San Jose.
The owners of the Sharks had indicated interest in buying the Earthquakes if the city would help build a new soccer stadium.
But a city official says talks have come to an end because of disagreements over how to finance the deal.
The Earthquakes' current owner -- Anschutz Entertainment Group -- has received permission from Major League Soccer to move the team to Houston.
The commissioner of Major League Soccer has given the Earthquakes until Thursday to make a decision on a final location.
Now That Really Lamecastic Guys!
Talks To Keep Earthquakes In San Jose Collapse
Team To Decide Final Location Thursday
POSTED: 11:46 am PST December 13, 2005
UPDATED: 11:58 am PST December 13, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Earthquakes professional soccer team could be a step closer to moving out of San Jose after city officials say talks to keep the team in the city collapsed.
San Jose officials were trying to strike a deal with the owners of the San Jose Sharks hockey team that could have kept the Earthquakes in San Jose.
The owners of the Sharks had indicated interest in buying the Earthquakes if the city would help build a new soccer stadium.
But a city official says talks have come to an end because of disagreements over how to finance the deal.
The Earthquakes' current owner -- Anschutz Entertainment Group -- has received permission from Major League Soccer to move the team to Houston.
The commissioner of Major League Soccer has given the Earthquakes until Thursday to make a decision on a final location.
Now That Really Lamecastic Guys!
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Worst ADSL offering in the world?
Worst ADSL offering in the world?
Here in South Africa ADSL users have to pay exorbitant rates for both line rental and ISPs. So it works out that buying both services + phone line rental from the state owned monopoly, Telkom, you pay about R549 ($86) per month for a 192 kbps 2GB cap shaped account. Once you have reached the cap you have to couch up +- $12 extra per GB
I wonder if the South Africa versions MPAA and RIAA are in cahoots with Telkom?? This is one way to curve illegal pirated trading of music and movies. Anyway you look at this. Its lamecastic!
Here in South Africa ADSL users have to pay exorbitant rates for both line rental and ISPs. So it works out that buying both services + phone line rental from the state owned monopoly, Telkom, you pay about R549 ($86) per month for a 192 kbps 2GB cap shaped account. Once you have reached the cap you have to couch up +- $12 extra per GB
I wonder if the South Africa versions MPAA and RIAA are in cahoots with Telkom?? This is one way to curve illegal pirated trading of music and movies. Anyway you look at this. Its lamecastic!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
AP Wire | 12/10/2005 | Comedian Richard Pryor dies at 65
AP Wire | 12/10/2005 | Comedian Richard Pryor dies at 65
LOS ANGELES - Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, has died. He was 65.
Pryor died shortly before 8 a.m. of a heart attack at a hospital in the San Fernando Valley, according to his business manager of 14 years Karen Finch.
When contacted Saturday afternoon, Pryor's ex-wife also confirmed the comedian's death
LOS ANGELES - Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, has died. He was 65.
Pryor died shortly before 8 a.m. of a heart attack at a hospital in the San Fernando Valley, according to his business manager of 14 years Karen Finch.
When contacted Saturday afternoon, Pryor's ex-wife also confirmed the comedian's death
Slyck News - End of the Road for Overpeer
Slyck News - End of the Road for Overpeer: "Loudeye announced yesterday the discontinuation of Overpeer. With Overpeer gobbling potential profits and yielding no tangible benefits for the music industry, Loudeye stated they are “restructuring” their business and will “focus our business on growth opportunities with digital
distribution.”"
distribution.”"
Friday, December 09, 2005
del.icio.us: y.ah.oo!
del.icio.us: y.ah.oo!
We're proud to announce that del.icio.us has joined the Yahoo! family. Together we'll continue to improve how people discover, remember and share on the Internet, with a big emphasis on the power of community. We're excited to be working with the Yahoo! Search team - they definitely get social systems and their potential to change the web. (We're also excited to be joining our fraternal twin Flickr!)
So del.icio.us new web address soon will be http://del.icio.us.yahoo.com ?? for Japan del.icio.jp.yahoo.com and UK del.icio.uk.yahoo.com Canada del.icio.ca.yahoo.com and Germany del.icio.de.yahoo.com yada yada yada....
We're proud to announce that del.icio.us has joined the Yahoo! family. Together we'll continue to improve how people discover, remember and share on the Internet, with a big emphasis on the power of community. We're excited to be working with the Yahoo! Search team - they definitely get social systems and their potential to change the web. (We're also excited to be joining our fraternal twin Flickr!)
So del.icio.us new web address soon will be http://del.icio.us.yahoo.com ?? for Japan del.icio.jp.yahoo.com and UK del.icio.uk.yahoo.com Canada del.icio.ca.yahoo.com and Germany del.icio.de.yahoo.com yada yada yada....
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Overstock.com enters the Twilight Zone
Overstock.com enters the Twilight Zone
Overstock.com seems to be having issues with almost every aspect: from IT to shipping to customer service to PR to crashing stock. All stemming from the personal battles the CEO is waging against Kroll and the Sith Lord...
When I first started to see all of those ad for the BIG O everywhere in the cable dial, I knew something was going a stray with this company. Overstock.com Pud F'd hall of fame here we come.
Overstock.com seems to be having issues with almost every aspect: from IT to shipping to customer service to PR to crashing stock. All stemming from the personal battles the CEO is waging against Kroll and the Sith Lord...
When I first started to see all of those ad for the BIG O everywhere in the cable dial, I knew something was going a stray with this company. Overstock.com Pud F'd hall of fame here we come.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Linux's TUX invades a microsoft event
Linux's TUX invades a microsoft event
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Linux User Group dropped $150 to get two Penguin suits for a pretoest of the Microsoft event on campus which featured Steve Ballmer. They also handed out linux cds at the event.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Linux User Group dropped $150 to get two Penguin suits for a pretoest of the Microsoft event on campus which featured Steve Ballmer. They also handed out linux cds at the event.
IP addresses and files ARE NOT PROOF! RIAA is *WRONG*
IP addresses and files ARE NOT PROOF! RIAA is *WRONG*
An article about the mistaken and fraudulent role the RIAA is trying to use IP addresses and files or lists in. These should be ruled inadmissible! Posted in Ray Beckerman's (lawyer for the case involving the single mother vs. RIAA) blog.
I am still going to run peer guardian to keep out the other evil riaas and mpaas of the world from snooping around my p2p shared files folder.
An article about the mistaken and fraudulent role the RIAA is trying to use IP addresses and files or lists in. These should be ruled inadmissible! Posted in Ray Beckerman's (lawyer for the case involving the single mother vs. RIAA) blog.
I am still going to run peer guardian to keep out the other evil riaas and mpaas of the world from snooping around my p2p shared files folder.
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Tech stocks end up, Nasdaq gains for 7th week | CNET News.com
Tech stocks end up, Nasdaq gains for 7th week | CNET News.com
U.S. technology shares rose on Friday, sending the Nasdaq Composite index to its seventh straight week of gains as investors bought semiconductor shares, including Intel Corp. amid signs of growth in the economy.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.06 points, or 0.32 percent, at 10,877.51. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 0.41 point, or 0.03 percent, at 1,265.08. The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 6.20 points, or 0.27 percent, at 2,273.3
U.S. technology shares rose on Friday, sending the Nasdaq Composite index to its seventh straight week of gains as investors bought semiconductor shares, including Intel Corp. amid signs of growth in the economy.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.06 points, or 0.32 percent, at 10,877.51. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 0.41 point, or 0.03 percent, at 1,265.08. The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 6.20 points, or 0.27 percent, at 2,273.3
Slashdot | Nielsen Adapting To Modern TV-Watching
Slashdot | Nielsen Adapting To Modern TV-Watching
"CNET says that the Nielsen company is finally taking one of several steps aimed at adapting to the new television/TV audience (those who use TiVo or another service to record prime time shows for viewing later) on December 26th, 2005. Ratings will be broken out by how shows are watched--live, later in the day or within a seven-day period. Over time, Nielsen will also move to measure viewing that takes place via iPods, cellular/cell phones, laptops, and other digital devices that are gaining TV privileges. The company also will track audiences for on-demand fare. The steps are a radical change for Nielsen, reflecting an overall paradigm shift that's shaking up the television world. The audience is taking control. And TV companies are scrambling to catch up."
Nielsen Adapting To Modern TV-Watching |
"CNET says that the Nielsen company is finally taking one of several steps aimed at adapting to the new television/TV audience (those who use TiVo or another service to record prime time shows for viewing later) on December 26th, 2005. Ratings will be broken out by how shows are watched--live, later in the day or within a seven-day period. Over time, Nielsen will also move to measure viewing that takes place via iPods, cellular/cell phones, laptops, and other digital devices that are gaining TV privileges. The company also will track audiences for on-demand fare. The steps are a radical change for Nielsen, reflecting an overall paradigm shift that's shaking up the television world. The audience is taking control. And TV companies are scrambling to catch up."
Nielsen Adapting To Modern TV-Watching |
Friday, December 02, 2005
10 things you should do to prepare a new Linux installation
No matter which Linux distribution you choose, there are at least 10 things you do to properly prepare the operating system for day-to-day operation.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Ancient Computer Museum Apple Lisa Auction up No Reserve on Ebay
Carbon dating places this specimen circa 1984, and the presence of a small image of an apple tipped historians off to the idea that the device may have been used as a planting calendar. When turned on, the box groans and the 'screen' glows and comes to life with a cryptic message from the Gods: 'START FROM?,'
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Alek's Christmas Lights Webcam You can control!
Use the christmas webcam to view 26,000 christmas decorations & lights and also CONTROL them - i.e. YOU can turn them ON & OFF via your web browser - heck, you can even inflate or "melt" Frosty the Snowman ... but don't get the Santa Hulk angry.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Anti-DRM Protest Part II in NYC
Rootkits, viruses, DRM, and Trojans. Although very different from one another, in recent weeks they have become more synonymous. Thanks to the Sony-BMG XCP
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
NBC11.com - TechNow - Stanford Profits From Google Deal
NBC11.com - TechNow - Stanford Profits From Google Deal
Owning the shares of Google is turning into a windfall for Stanford University.
After receiving nearly $2 million shares in a licensing deal after Google went public, Stanford has made $336 million from the stock.
A university official says the biggest portion of its windfall came in the second of two sales. Stanford won't say when it made its second sale, or what it got for the stock.
Owning the shares of Google is turning into a windfall for Stanford University.
After receiving nearly $2 million shares in a licensing deal after Google went public, Stanford has made $336 million from the stock.
A university official says the biggest portion of its windfall came in the second of two sales. Stanford won't say when it made its second sale, or what it got for the stock.
KRON 4 Home
KRON 4 Home: "Major Rainstorm Drenches Entire Bay Area
23,000 Lose Power; Flood, Wind Advisories Issued
The high winds and wet weather that hit the Bay Area have left thousands of people without power and have prompted the National Weather Service to issue wind advisories as well as an urban and small stream flood advisory. "
23,000 Lose Power; Flood, Wind Advisories Issued
The high winds and wet weather that hit the Bay Area have left thousands of people without power and have prompted the National Weather Service to issue wind advisories as well as an urban and small stream flood advisory. "
WoW! "Yahoo China" makes downloading pirated music so easy!
There has been plenty of diggs about the chinese search engine baidu.com and how to download free music on it. Yahoo (http://www.yahoo.com.cn/) not only duped this site. But also made it easy to download free pirated music.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Tivo Online Services officially launched
With the new TiVo Online Services you get a host of new broadband features and services that deliver timely entertainment and information directly to your living room.
I am glad I Never got DirecTV Tivo or PVR from Comcast. Unfortunately I am stuck for my TV with Comcast and Just raise their rates an whopping 8%. With their business model, to get this functionality from their PVR I would have folk over another $3 to Comcast! With Tivo they include these great new enhancement with their normal mouth service fee. Since I really paid for the lifetime service plan. They could raise their rates but the would be shot in the foot for tivo.
read more | digg story
I am glad I Never got DirecTV Tivo or PVR from Comcast. Unfortunately I am stuck for my TV with Comcast and Just raise their rates an whopping 8%. With their business model, to get this functionality from their PVR I would have folk over another $3 to Comcast! With Tivo they include these great new enhancement with their normal mouth service fee. Since I really paid for the lifetime service plan. They could raise their rates but the would be shot in the foot for tivo.
read more | digg story
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