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| When major stories break, Google News dawdles Posted: 24 Jun 2008 09:00 PM CDT The NY Times this morning draws attention to one case -- Tim Russert's death -- but Google blames its tardiness getting that story to its front page on a technical problem. Trouble with that explanation is that it happens regularly and it happens regularly because Google News depends solely on software -- no editors -- to populate its front page. |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 08:40 PM CDT Nokia today announced it has launched a cash offer to acquire all of the shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own, at a price of EUR 3.647 per share. The net cash outlay from Nokia to purchase the approximately 52% of Symbian Limited shares it does not already own will be approximately EUR 264 million. |
| How to Go From Sedentary to Running in Five Steps Posted: 24 Jun 2008 08:20 PM CDT Today, I'm going to give you my advice (as an intermediate runner, not an expert) on how to go from sitting on the couch to being a true runner. I won't say that it'll be easy, especially in the beginning. But I will say that it won't kill you (assuming you don't have major health problems) and that it will get easier and even fun |
| 10 Easy Hypermile Tricks That Save You Gas Posted: 24 Jun 2008 08:00 PM CDT Can you afford not to drive? Most of us depend on cars for some part of our daily lives. By using some easy Hypermile (or fuel efficient driving) tricks you can beat your car's EPA rating and save some dollars. Here are ten easy things you can do to boost your MPG… |
| The Bush House of Cards is Collapsing Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:50 PM CDT Economy on brink of recession - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned on Tuesday the U.S. economy was on the brink of a recession, with the chances of that happening at more than 50 percent. The U.S. economy has been hit by a credit crisis, gas crisis, housing crisis, food crisis, war, poverty... |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:40 PM CDT the great idea of house designer..... |
| Dodd And Feingold Will Filibuster Telecom Immunity Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:30 PM CDT Two Senators willing to stand for the Bill of Rights, surely there are more. Please call yours. |
| A Bad Dark Knight Review (No!) From a Crazy Adam West (Phew) Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:20 PM CDT Adam West has seen the latest in the Christopher Nolan Batman franchise, and he says he likes his sillier TV show better. Reportedly he even managed to say it with a straight face. So we make our own comparison of the two franchises. |
| McCain's Campaign Funding Hypocrisy Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:10 PM CDT What's actually disturbing is the Swift Boat Media's complete indifference to McCain's bald-faced hypocrisy on the same issue. Amidst all the attacks on Obama's "flip-flop," how much have you read in the MSM about the fact that McCain has "completely reversed himself" on public financing -- and is currently breaking the law on a daily basis, making |
| The Baddest Handlebar Mustaches (PICS) Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:00 PM CDT Rollie Fingers might be the greatest and best-named relief pitcher in all of baseball history; however, that is not why we revere him. Here's a list of other famous people who have sported the handlebar. Only one other is a relief pitcher; the rest include a president, a philosopher and even a villainous cartoon. |
| Dobson Throws Brick At Obama, Ducks Into Glass House Posted: 24 Jun 2008 07:00 PM CDT James Dobson from the neo-conservative group, Focus On The Family, is throwing stones at Barack Obama's interpretation of scripture, while hiding in a glass house himself. |
| MICROSOFT: Open Source is a Bigger Threat than Google Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:50 PM CDT Speaking at a conference in New York, Microsoft's chief architect, Ray Ozzie, said open source is a bigger threat to the software juggernaut than Google is. He says open source developers are not restricted by the best interests of shareholders and potentially are, therefore, a stronger market force. |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:40 PM CDT KDE hackers have been working on polishing the new features, desktop integration, and documenting and translating the packages. Several bugfixing sessions have been held and squashed bugs in the beta software. Testing and feedback on this release is appreciated and needed to make the final KDE 4.1 release in late July 2008 a splash. |
| Smurfs Remix Lil Wayne's "Got Money" Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:30 PM CDT With no official video out yet, and considering our love of theSmurfs and Lil Wayne's short stature, we thought this was a perfectpairing. TastyBooze now presents Papa Wayne featuring Smurf-Pain in"Got Money" |
| FUTURE OF BIOFUEL: Bug Juice Modded DNA to Power Cars by '10 Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:22 PM CDT Looking way beyond ethanol, scientists have zeroed in on 2010 or 2011 for the zero-emissions magic to start happening: a genetic transformation from bug juice to eco-friendly hydrocarbon power—the production-ready designer fuel to end high gas prices for good. |
| 5 Reasons Android Might Deliver Where iPhone Won't Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:10 PM CDT While the industry puzzles over when Android-supported phones will hit shelves, it is unclear what impact, if any, it will have against growing iPhone adoption. Google-led Android doesn't quite get the hype that Apple's iPhone does, but there are plenty of reasons to get excited for it... |
| Guy Skateboards on the 405 Freeway Posted: 24 Jun 2008 06:00 PM CDT Definitely a Darwin Award contender. |
| Story Details for Roland Emmerich's 2012! Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:50 PM CDT A reader in Hollywood took a look at Roland Emmerich's Apocalyptic script 2012 and chimed in with his thoughts. What did he think? Check it out. |
| God arrested outside of church. WTF is next? Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:40 PM CDT God was arrested by undercover detectives for selling cocaine! |
| Obama Camp To Rove: He Has Cornered The Market On Arrogance Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:40 PM CDT Yesterday, Karl Rove, somehow convinced he'd become a hero to the common man as opposed to the architect of a presidency rejected by three-fourths of the U.S. population, said of Barack Obama, "Even if you never met him, you know this guy...He's the guy at the country club with the beautiful date, holding a martini and a cigarette... |
| The 5 Creepiest Advertising Techniques of the (Near) Future Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:30 PM CDT You'll be exposed to around 6,000 marketing messages today, according to researchers. You're looking at a few right now. Glance away from your computer and you'll see another one--a label on a bottle, a logo on a t-shirt, a billboard outside the window. |
| 20 Must-Read Blogs For Freelance Writers Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:20 PM CDT Reading blogs with good writing is a must if you want to improve your skills as a writer/blogger. Keeping this in mind, I decided to list 20 blogs which should be on every freelance blogger's RSS feed reading list. This is not a definitive list as there are many more good blogs and I can't possibly name all of them. |
| Golfer’s “Yips” or “Cramp” Syndrome Finally Explained Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:10 PM CDT The phenomenon where a golfer experiences extreme performance anxiety … and putting becomes near impossible. A study conducted by the Mayo Clinic sheds more light on the situation, and suggests changing your grip or using a longer putter may help. The disorder is also experienced by writers and musicians! conducted by the Mayo Clinic sheds more lig |
| Nation's Spies: Climate Change Could Spark War Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:01 PM CDT The U.S. intelligence community has finished up its classified assessment of how our changing weather patterns could contribute to "political instability around the world, the collapse of governments and the creation of terrorist safe havens." |
| Celine Dion is Responsible for the 'Worst Ever Cover Song' Posted: 24 Jun 2008 05:01 PM CDT Celine Dion is responsible for the world's worst cover version, a poll of music experts has decided. The Canadian star's rendition of the AC/DC track You Shook Me All Night Long was given the dubious honour in the Total Guitar magazine survey. Editor Stephen Lawson said Dion's cover was "sacrilege". |
| Heinz Pulls Deli Mayo Gay Kiss Advert Posted: 24 Jun 2008 04:30 PM CDT Heinz has withdrawn its Deli Mayo TV ad that featured two men sharing a kiss and apologised to viewers after the advertising regulator received about 200 complaints that it was offensive and inappropriate. |
| The High-Tech Job Capital Is…The Big Apple? Posted: 24 Jun 2008 04:21 PM CDT If it's money you're after, the Valley is the best place to find the highest-paying high-tech jobs, with salaries averaging $144,800. Seattle, number five on the salary list, pays an average of $96,197, while New York–not exactly the cheapest place to live–pays its high-tech workers $91,451. |
| Top 5 Science Standards to Make Carbon Offsets Work Better Posted: 24 Jun 2008 04:12 PM CDT The proliferation of voluntary carbon offset programs seems like a great way for individuals to help fight climate change. But do carbon offset programs really work? Learn about five of the key standards for making them more effective in the fight against climate change. |
| After Steve Jobs: Apple's next CEO Posted: 24 Jun 2008 04:00 PM CDT Fresh questions about Jobs' health are resurfacing an old dilemma for Apple: If Jobs were to leave (for any reason), who could possibly fill his shoes? Here are 11 potential successors - roughly in order of their chances. |
| McCain 2005: Give Gitmo Detainees A Trial Or Release Them! Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:50 PM CDT Despite John McCain's outrage last week that the Supreme Court ordered Gitmo detainees know why they were being held, or released -- Political Base has stumbled upon a McCain appearance on Meet the Press in 2005 where he argued they deserved trials, going so far as to say "if it means releasing some of them, you'll have to release them." Shameless. |
| Dragonfly: Amazing Hi-Res Headshot Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:41 PM CDT Giant dragonflies can glide for 20 meters at 10 degrees and a speed of 74 cm per second, which is similar to some birds. They typically eat mosquitoes, midges and other small insects. They are therefore valued as predators, since they help control populations of harmful insects. Dragonflies do not bite or sting humans. |
| Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:41 PM CDT Want to feel less guilty about buying and driving a luxury car? Look for the ones that hold their value and offer good fuel economy |
| Sears Is Officially Too Incompetent To Even Take Your Money Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:21 PM CDT Gregg wants us to know that Sears has just hung up on one of the last people in America who hasn't totally given up on them. He's spent quite a lot of time lately trying to give them $1500 for a lawn tractor, but they just couldn't figure out how to complete the transaction. |
| How English Is Becoming a Language We May Not Understand Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:11 PM CDT Any language is constantly evolving, so it's not surprising that English, transplanted to new soil, is bearing unusual fruit. |
| Mapping the Political Blogosphere Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:50 PM CDT From the Presidential Watch 08 site. Give the intriguing map of the political blogosphere time to load. |
| The Sneakiest Goal in the History of Soccer Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:45 PM CDT Dude has some mad skills, sneaks up behind the keeper and hammers in a goal. You wonder why the keepers teammates don't let him know... |
| Interview with The Man Behind Audiobytes for Autobots Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:30 PM CDT A new mashup album by Audiobytes for Autobots has taken the internet by storm. Released on May 18th, 2008, the new album entitled simply 2.0 is the brainchild of 21 year old Dashiell Driscoll. Recently, Jetcomx's head writer was lucky enough to chat with the man who has opened for artists such as Dead Prez and the RZA. |
| ArsTechnica: Rockstar Games patches Grand Theft Auto IV :: Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:22 PM CDT Today Rockstar has released a patch for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV. Online play should become a little smoother; Check out the change list after the jump. |
| Yoga Class Held Through Border Fence Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:12 PM CDT A few dozen yoga aficionados rolled out their mats Sunday on both sides of the wall between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego. The international group stretched and meditated together before exchanging hugs through the fence bars. The session was organized by the Border Meetup Group, which promotes cross-border understanding by staging social events. |
| McCain to raise half of general election budget *privately* Posted: 24 Jun 2008 02:00 PM CDT John McCain is portraying himself as an advocate for eliminating private funding from the general election when truth is that about one-half of his general election campaign will be financed by private sources by laundering it through the RNC ($19.1 mil + $17.9 mil), state GOPs ($35.2), using 2004 figures, which are likely to be underestimates. |
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