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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:02 +0000 - If there's a common theme among most of these vendors, as with 2007’s top 10, it's that trusted personal relationships forged in universities, business and the military played an essential role in inspiring their founders and convincing employees to join them.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:10:02 +0000 - The iPhone and iPod Touch haven taken the mobile market by storm. Apple's AppStore is full of interesting applications that take advantage of the two devices's capabilities. But what's in there for Linux users? Sadly, GTKPod and Amarok cannot yet transfer files on an iPhone with the 2.x firmware upgrade, but there are other interesting ways your iP
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:10:01 +0000 - This is the Escape Clock, from Argentine designer Santiago Cantera. Details about this concept alarm clock are so sparse that some other writers have simply started making up features.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:20:02 +0000 - Late last night, broadband-connected TiVo Series2/3/HD owners may have stumbled upon the new Domino’s widget. While we first caught wind of this in regards to the Austrailian TiVo service, US TiVo subscribers are first to tap into Domino’s online ordering system - requesting pizza from the comfort of their couch.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:20:01 +0000 - The Better Business Bureau exercises rules on standard advertisements saying you can't just make stuff up. They're applying those same standards to viral videos posted on YouTube. This could change some things...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:03 +0000 - High Definition Content Protection—the annoying DRM-y thing that's supposed to stop people from copying hi-def stuff as it travels over a card-display connector— has apparently, and unfortunately, come to Apple's MacBooks.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:20:02 +0000 - Google announced today that they're now hosting around 10 million photos from the LIFE photo archives on Google Image search. You can search the photos—which range from the 1750s to present day—directly from the LIFE photo archive start page.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:40:01 +0000 - A former ATM software designer for a large bank, Demeter created "Trism" in his spare time and pitched it to Apple last spring. Priced at $5, "Trism" earned Demeter $250,000 in profits the first two months. "I did the game myself, basically. I had a buddy of mine who actually came up with the name 'Trism.' I paid him a couple of grand."
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:50:01 +0000 - Linux users are individualistic, one branch of this rugged individualism, so to speak, is running Linux in different environments. Just using Linux in your PC? Ok, that’s pretty good. But how about building a Linux system from scratch? Or on your phone? Even better, how about in your car?
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:40:02 GMT - Sony Computer Entertainment America was granted a patent on Friday for a "hand-held [sic] device with touchscreen and digital tactile pixels." It'd be a stretch to say any of this is explicitly indicative of a PSP 2.0 or PSP phone, but it is interesting to note that "game device" is listed as one of the potential applications,
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:25:43 GMT - From WWI session: See what team Blizzard had to say about the newfound power of the Zerg Queen, the upgraded Protoss Mothership and the reason behind de-emphasizing heroic classes.
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:45:22 GMT - This video is a product of Tobacco Free Florida, This funny anti-smoking ad uses a first-person shooter game to reach the 11-17 year old demographic.
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:00:23 GMT - Crytek’s CEO Cevat Yerli is an interesting guy. He says PC gamers are the biggest pirates ever with a ratio of 20 to 1 for pirated games. He also blamed the high system requirement for Crysis on a “naming convention issue,” apparently “very high” should have been ‘ultra high”and “high” should have been “very high” and so on.
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:20:03 GMT - Blizzard announces the highly-anticipated Diablo 3. Thousands of nerds lose control of their bodily functions and nerdgasm.
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:10:03 GMT - Three gamers, seven games, fifty-five hours, all for the sake of the children. The trio is broadcasting their Super Mario Marathon live all weekend via UStreamTV, kicking off at 3PM Eastern and going until all the games are completed or they go crazy and turn on each other.
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:00:03 GMT - Anyone who’s played GTA IV remembers that infamous rape scene in the game, which allowed to accumulate points and…what’s that? You…you don’t remember that? Oooooh, that’s right, because there wasn’t one. Well, try explaining that to Connecticut Senator, Gayle Slossberg (D).
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:43:39 GMT - It is the 4th day and the mysterious ice is cracking even more, we cannow clearly see a pair of eyes staring back through the sky. Also thenewest Purple Monster graphic reveals more then just its body...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:50:02 +0000 - After a woman in Oregon lost $400,000, the creator of the movie "419: the Nigerian Scam" decided to change the beneficiary of the movie's sales. Some might argue that the decision might be inappropriate.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:20:02 +0000 - Quantum of Solace does not feel like a James Bond movie. Normally in the 45 years that movie audiences have witnessed his smooth, sophisticated spy movies, we've grown used to Bond's adventures containing more wit and less punch
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:40:01 +0000 - "South Park" co-creator and executive producer Trey Parker says they've been discussing how to end the Comedy Central flagship series, which has been on the air for more than a decade. It looks like the final hurrah will come in theaters.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:10:01 +0000 - Author Malcolm Gladwell made his third appearance on The Colbert Report last night and made a startling announcement. According to Gladwell, you are statistically more likely to be rich if you were born in 1935 than in any other year in the 20th century.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:02 +0000 - Walt Disney's prodigal son turns 80 today, so join us going around the world in 80 Mickeys. We look back on his colourful career from Chaplin-eque imp to gallant swashbuckler to 21st century Everymouse.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:20:01 +0000 - We don't expect much from album covers. Wear something revealing if you're a pop starlet. If you're Prince, just make sure to wear something. If your album's called The Wall, maybe sketch some bricks on there. Seriously, our expectations couldn't be any lower. Which is why it's so baffling that we get album covers like these.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:50:02 +0000 - With times getting tougher and tougher by the day, it’s important to remember to laugh every once in a while. So while the first black president prepares to take office and get this show back on the road, we thought we’d take a look at the COED’s 7 Funniest Black Men of All Time for some comic inspiration.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:30:02 +0000 - This summer, Rolling Stone asked artists - including Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards and many others - along with journalists and industry insiders to name their favorite singers of the rock era. Those ballots were recorded, tabulated and verified. See the full list here on one page, along with descriptions of each singer and song samples.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:40:02 +0000 - Two common cancer drugs have been shown to both prevent/reverse type 1 diabetes in mouse model of the disease, according to research conducted at the University of California, San Francisco. The drugs imatinib and sunitinib were found to put type 1 diabetes into remission in 80% of the test mice work permanently in 80% of of those into remisssion
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:10:01 +0000 - Federal & state lawmakers said Monday they would work to ban bisphenol A from food and beverage containers after an indepth analysis found that even plastic products billed as "microwave safe" released toxic doses of the chemical when heated. In addition to Congress, 13 states have proposed bans on BPA.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:50:01 +0000 - Unless you're living in a cave under the heart of Kentucky tobacco country, you know that smoking isn't exactly the best thing for your health. Scientists have succeeded in associating the habit with everything from countless cancers to bad-hair days, or so it seems with some reports.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:10:01 +0000 - Nearly half the respondents in a survey of U.S. primary care physicians said that they would seriously consider getting out of the medical business within the next three years if they had an alternative. Many said they are overwhelmed with red tape from insurance companies and government agencies.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00:06 +0000 - A transplant patient at the University of Chicago Medical Center filed suit today against the hospital and one of its surgeons after receiving a kidney from a donor infected with HIV and hepatitis C.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:50:06 +0000 - For the first time, researchers get a detailed look at the interior of human coronary arteries with an optical imaging technique. Researchers describe how optical frequency-domain imaging (OFDI) gives three-dimensional, microscopic views of significant segments of patients' coronary arteries, visualizing areas of inflammation and plaque deposits.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:40:02 +0000 - To me, being pro-life means that I respect and cherish all life. There are times when the sacrifice of life is necessary in order for another life to survive and that is how nature works. Problems arise when I try to respect and cherish two conflicting lives - the life of a pregnant woman and the potential life she carries.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:30:02 +0000 - Scientists are baffled by one of humankind's most annoying problems - itching - an almost universal misery for which there is, as yet, no adequate explanation or treatment.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:31:21 +0000 - Exotic locales are as much a part of the James Bond movie franchise as beautiful women, fast cars and ingenious spy gadgets. The latest installment, “Quantum of Solace,” with actor Daniel Craig taking his second turn as 007, finds the suave spy bouncing from MI6 headquarters in London to his latest mission in Austria, Italy and South America.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:02 +0000 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a massive report that assesses the health of the U.S. population according to a number of measures-- from leisure time, physical activity, to smoking rates and incidence of heart disease.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:00:05 +0000 - Home to a variety of animals, including kangaroos and wallabies, the rock basin known as Wilpena Pound was carved from ancient mountains by erosion. The high walls of rock are made of weather-resistant quartzite.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:40:02 +0000 - As fears of global warming induced population displacement are steadily realized, the allure of waterborne aquatecture becomes more and more enticing. This incredible floating Aerohotel features a lighter-than-air aesthetic that sits serenely atop an elegant system of supports.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:10:01 +0000 - Vending machines in Japan are as commonplace as temples, bicycles, and karaoke booths. It's not uncommon to see a street lined with a dozen or more machines selling products ranging from cold and hot drinks to flowers or rice. machines are vandalized or non-functional.apan has one vending machine for every 23 people.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:30:01 +0000 - Please let us know if you have any earlier known artifacts showing this phenomenon (either the photobombing or the giant hair ladies on vacation).
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:20:02 +0000 - The Rock Islands of Palau are a small collection of limestone or coral uprises, ancient relics of coral reefs that violently surfaced to form Islands in Palau's Southern Lagoon. The islands, between 250 to 300 in number are for the most part uninhabited, and are famous for their beaches, blue lagoons and the peculiar umbrella-like shapes.
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:50:02 +0000 - Angels Landing is a rock formation measuring 5785 feet tall in Zion National Park in southern Utah. It overlooks Zion Canyon, 15 miles (24 km) long and up to half a mile (800 m) deep. The trail that leads to the top of Angels Landing is regarded as one of the most spectacular and breathtaking in the entire National Park System.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:50:01 +0000 - The Three Little Pigs have nothing on these digs. Ancient technique and modern groove set these structures apart from the little hillside boxes filling our neighborhoods. There are no cookie-cutter house plans here. Just clean, green, natural buildings smoothed from dirt, straw, clay, and loads of ingenuity. No Big Bad Wolf will blow these down.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST - Start-up Power Air has developed a zinc-powered power supply for gadgets. Longer term, zinc-air technology hopes to compete in transportation and backup power.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST - The state's hand recount starting Wednesday may show that thousands of ballots were mistakenly rejected by optical scanning machines.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:10:00 PST - Apple's Support site is inundated with suggestions as to why a woman's husband might have inadvertently e-mailed filthy pictures from his iPhone.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:54:43 GMT - Online rental service confirms licensing issues are temporarily preventing many films from being viewable on updated 360s; online reports point to Sony.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:15:21 GMT - Megapublisher confirms that it opts not to renew its licensing deal with the indoor pigskin league, which it will reportedly also not invest in.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:29:08 GMT - Prince of Persia producer says potential add-on content, "maybe a prequel, maybe a sequel," could arrive for upcoming action adventure next year.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:38:08 GMT - North American and European releases confirmed for SNK Playmore's all-new 3-on-3 fighter; Ignition Entertainment handling publishing duties next year.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:01 EST - Front Page: Disney film to be released in 2010 -- The Mouse House is adding "Beauty and the Beast" to its already packed dance card of 3-D pics it will unspool over the next two years.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST - Front Page: Studio first to distribute format in country -- Sony Pictures is poised to become the first Hollywood studio to distribute Blu-ray DVDs in China. Move comes as pirates in China are beginning to trade in new forms of fake discs.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST - Front Page: Studio obtains rights to Sparks bestseller -- Warner Bros. has cut a seven-figure deal for the movie rights to "The Lucky One," the latest bestseller by Nicholas Sparks.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST - Front Page: Date change for DreamWorks, Paramount film -- DreamWorks and Paramount have agreed to release fact-based Jamie Foxx-Robert Downey Jr. drama "The Soloist" on April 24 instead of March 13.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST - Front Page: Bond to direct, Poirier to write film -- Universal Pictures and Gore Verbinski will remake the 2006 Bong Joon-ho-directed Korean thriller "The Host," with commercials director Fredrik Bond making his feature helming debut and Mark Poirier ("Smart People") to pen the script.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST - Front Page: Valhalla obtains film rights to novel -- Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures has gotten into gear for "Gearhead," buying the film rights to the graphic novel.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:25:04 EST - Front Page: Richard Sherman fills Animation board seat -- DreamWorks Animation is filling its board seat recently vacated by David Geffen with the CEO of the David Geffen Co.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:13:30 EST - Front Page: 'Gossip Girl' creator writing 'First Class' for studio -- Twentieth Century Fox is gearing up to continue its "X-Men" franchise with a younger set of mutants.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:24:26 EST - Front Page: Eric H. Holder Jr. could help war on piracy -- President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be the nation's top law enforcement official could be a strong ally in the entertainment industry's ongoing war on piracy.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:14:44 EST - Front Page: PBS series kicks off on Jan. 4 -- Laura Linney has been tapped to host the 2009 season of the "Masterpiece Classic" telepic series on PBS.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:33:33 PST - AFP - The pioneering transplant of a windpipe stripped of its cells and seeded with recipient stem cells has given a 30-year old Colombian woman a new lease on life, according to a study released Wednesday.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:32:11 PST - AFP - A Japanese professor on Wednesday launched what he said was the world's first web-based psychotherapy sessions available via mobile phone, as the country grapples with a growing problem of depression.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:26:19 PST - AP - Doctors have given a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells, eliminating the need for anti-rejection drugs. "This technique has great promise," said Dr. Eric Genden, who did a similar transplant in 2005 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. That operation used both donor and recipient tissue. Only a handful of windpipe, or trachea, transplants have ever been done.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:24:29 PST - Reuters - Stem cells from tiny embryos can be used to restore lost hearing and vision in animals, researchers said Tuesday in what they believe is a first step toward helping people.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:55:22 PST - Reuters - A Colombian woman has received the world's first tailor-made trachea transplant, grown by seeding a donor organ with her own stem cells to prevent her body rejecting it, an international research team reported on Wednesday.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:37:08 PST - Reuters - U.S. officials opened the first overseas Food and Drug Administration office in Beijing on Wednesday as they gear up for a long battle to ensure the quality of food, drug and feed imports from China.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:57:37 PST - AFP - A Singapore-based non-profit organisation proclaimed World Toilet Day on Wednesday, but said it was no laughing matter.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:48:48 PST - HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- In the not-so-distant future,
American seniors may turn to helpful, uncomplaining robots to fill the
worrisome "care gap" that many face today.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:48:47 PST - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Maintaining the pounds you've lost through
diet and exercise involves watching what you eat, and how much.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:48:46 PST - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A newborn may have noticeable skin
conditions that shouldn't affect them much later in life.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST - The golden girl accompanies designer John Galliano to a Dior gala in Beijing. Plus: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST - Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed turn up the buzz on Twilight at an autograph signing in Virginia. Plus: Chace Crawford, Nicole Richie and Rosario Dawson
27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - Looking for a trip that is equal parts history lesson, Greek Island cruise and epic journey? Let Odysseus be your tour guide.
13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - The only thing more Kentucky than the thundering hooves of the Derby is the swirl of ice in a julep. Sip your way through thoroughbred country.
22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - Wish you could step back in time and holiday like it's 1959? Then head to New York State's Adirondacks for a real retro vacation.
16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - There's more to Canadian cuisine than maple syrup, you know - and British Columbia's the region to show you exactly how much more.
09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - Wales has waved bye-bye to bland and become a gourmet great in the last ten years. Wales author David Atkinson recommends his favourite places to eat and drink.
09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 - Environmental issues are at the heart of tourism in Wales. David Atkinson, author of Lonely Planet's guide to Wales, reports.
2008-11-19T14:32:00+00:00 - tpheiska writes "NASA press release states that 'At approx. 3:33 p.m. EST, Piper reported that one of the Braycote lubrication guns had released grease into her toolbag. As she was cleaning the bag and wiping the tools and equipment inside, the bag floated away. Another bag carrying identical equipment is now being shared by Piper and Bowen.' Luckily they had a spare."
2008-11-19T13:52:00+00:00 - Celery writes "Interview with Ray Kurzweil on silicon.com — talking up the prospects of gene therapy as a means to reverse human aging, discussing different approaches to developing artificial intelligence, and giving his take on whether super intelligent machines could ever have souls... From the interview: "The soul is a synonym for consciousness... and if we were to consider where consciousness comes from we would have to consider it an emerging property. Brain science is instructive there as we look inside the brain, and we've now looked at it in exquisite detail, you don't see anything that can be identified as a soul — there's just a lot of neurons and they're complicated but there's no consciousness to be seen. Therefore it's an emerging property of a very complex system that can reflect on itself. And if you were to create a system that had similar properties, similar level of complexity it would therefore have the same emerging property.""
2008-11-19T13:01:00+00:00 - An anonymous reader writes "Fewer than 1% of airline passengers singled out at airports using the much vaunted 'suspicious behavior detection' techniques are arrested, Transportation Security Administration figures show. The TSA program, launched in early 2006, looks for terrorists using a controversial surveillance method based on behavior detection and has led to more than 160,000 people in airports receiving scrutiny, such as a pat-down search or a brief interview. It has resulted in only 1,266 arrests, often on charges of carrying drugs or fake IDs, the TSA said. The TSA has not publicly said whether it has caught a terrorist through the program." In related news, the odds of sanity coming to the TSA plummeted today when Schneier said he's not interested in the top job there.
2008-11-19T10:40:00+00:00 - CNet has a report that a federal judge has dismissed Psystar's antitrust suit against Apple. Observers had said that the counter-suit embodied the Mac clone-maker's best chance of prevailing and staying in business. We've been following Psystar and the dueling lawsuits since the beginning.
2008-11-19T08:16:00+00:00 - Pickens writes "The oldest genetically identifiable nuclear family met a violent death, according to analysis of remains from 4,600-year-old burials in Germany where the broken bones of these stone age people show they were killed in a struggle. Comparisons of DNA from one grave confirm it contained a mother, father, and their two children. 'We're really sure, based on hard biological facts not just supposing or assuming,' says Dr. Wolfgang Haak, from The Australian Centre for Ancient DNA. The stone-age people are thought to belong to a group known as the Corded Ware Culture, signified by their pots decorated with impressions from twisted cords. The children and adult males had the same type of strontium in their teeth — which was also found locally, but the nearest match to the women's teeth was at least 50km away, suggesting they had moved to the area. 'They were definitely murdered, there are big holes in their heads, fingers and wrists are broken,' says Dr. Alistair Pike from Bristol University. He noted that one victim even had the tip of a stone weapon embedded in a vertebra. 'You feel some kind of sympathy for them, it's a human thing, somebody must have really cared for them. ... We don't know how hard daily life was back there and if there was any space for love,' added Dr. Haak."
2008-11-19T07:09:00+00:00 - Gamasutra reports on a talk by Far Cry 2 developer Dominic Guay in which he discussed why procedural content generation is becoming more and more important as games get bigger and more complex. He also talks about some of the related difficulties, such as the amount of work required for the tools and the times when it's hard to retain control of the art direction. Quoting: "Initially, the team created a procedural sky rendering approach based on algorithms — which led to a totally unconvincing skybox that was clearly inferior to what a hand-authored skybox would be. 'We considered it to be a total failure,' he said. He explained that a great deal of focus must be put on the tools that surround the algorithms, to allow the systems to be properly harnessed. In the end, the game shipped with a revamped procedural sky system that ended up much more effective than the first attempt."
2008-11-19T05:55:00+00:00 - coondoggie writes "The Federal Trade Commission yesterday had a US District Court issue a temporary restraining order halting the sale of RemoteSpy keylogger spyware. According to the FTC's complaint, RemoteSpy spyware was sold to clients who would then secretly monitor unsuspecting consumers' computers. The defendants provided RemoteSpy clients with detailed instructions explaining how to disguise the spyware as an innocuous file, such as a photo, attached to an email."
2008-11-19T05:02:00+00:00 - An anonymous reader notes a posting up at a law blog with the provocative title Does Your Boss Have to Pay You While You Wait for Vista to Boot Up?. (Provocative because Vista doesn't boot more slowly than anything else, necessarily, as one commenter points out.) The National Law Journal article behind the post requires subscription. Quoting: "Lawyers are noting a new type of lawsuit, in which employees are suing over time spent booting [up] their computers. ... During the past year, several companies, including AT&T Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Cigna Corp., have been hit with lawsuits in which employees claimed that they were not paid for the 15- to 30-minute task of booting their computers at the start of each day and logging out at the end. Add those minutes up over a week, and hourly employees are losing some serious pay, argues plaintiffs' lawyer Mark Thierman, a Las Vegas solo practitioner who has filed a handful of computer-booting lawsuits in recent years. ... [A] management-side attorney... who is defending a half-dozen employers in computer-booting lawsuits... believes that, in most cases, computer booting does not warrant being called work."
2008-11-19T04:06:00+00:00 - JakartaDean writes "Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, famed Internet regulator, has lost his Senate seat. The AP is reporting that ' Stevens was declared the loser in Alaska on Tuesday night after a two-week-long process of counting nearly 90,000 absentee and early votes from across Alaska. With this victory, Democrat Mark Begich (the mayor of Anchorage) has defeated one of the giants in the US Senate by a 3,724-vote margin, a stunning end to a 40-year Senate career marred by Stevens' conviction on corruption charges a week before the election.' It's probably too early to tell what this means for Internet regulation, but at least there's a > 0 chance that the next committee chair will understand something about the Net."
2008-11-19T02:19:00+00:00 - Dynamoo writes "The good news is that Microsoft have announced free anti-virus software for consumers, dubbed Morro, available late next year. The bad news is... well, exactly the same. Although Microsoft's anti-malware products are pretty good, this move could drive many competitors out of business and create a dangerous security monoculture; major rivals will be lawyering up already. On the other hand, many malware infections could be prevented even by basic software. So is this going to be a good or bad thing overall?"
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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - ACQUA DI GIO colognes for men by Giorgio Armani were launched in 1997. This designer fragrance is a sharp blend of aquatic aromas. ACQUA DI GIO colognes for men by Giorgio Armani fragrances are recommended for casual wear.All Giorgio...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - The dynamic fragrance Davidoff ECHO begins with a cool, metallic undertone, while the interplay with soft, fresh suede rounds off its unique essence. Leaves skin revitalised and sensuous. Always with the spirit of the times: ECHO for the...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Eternity Moment, by the design house of Calvin Klein was introduced in 2004 as a fun, flirty fragrance for women. Luxurious, and senseous this feminine scent is a dazzling oriental, floral aroma. A romantic blend of Asian fruits with...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - ESCADA MAGNETISM perfumes for women by Escada were launched in 2003. All Escada Perfumes, Colognes and other products we sell are name brand originals, produced and bottled by the original manufacturers. These are the exact fragrances you...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - BOSS fragrances for men or women by Hugo Boss were launched in 1985. This designer fragrance is a flowery blend of flowery aromas. BOSS colognes for men by Hugo Boss fragrances are recommended for casual wear.All Hugo Boss Perfumes,...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - BEYOND PARADISE perfumes for women by Estee Lauder were launched in 2003. All Estee Lauder Perfumes, Colognes and other products we sell are name brand originals, produced and bottled by the original manufacturers. These are the exact...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - ACQUA DI GIO colognes for men by Giorgio Armani were launched in 1997. This designer fragrance is a sharp blend of aquatic aromas. ACQUA DI GIO colognes for men by Giorgio Armani fragrances are recommended for casual wear.All Giorgio...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Escada has taken the essence of their unique style and created a new fragrance - a reflection of pure feminine magnetism. Magnetism is sexy blend of leafy, green notes scattered with fresh blossoms and a touch of fruit warmed with soothing...
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Armani Code fragrance is for the man who commands attention. This sexy and bold blend captures the essence of distinct style.
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Shaver head and Bikini combo attachments included Worlds first wet/dry 3-in-1 epilator with exclusive US registered waterproof patent, meaning the epilator is fully immersible and can be rinsed clean Innovative skin protector system, which...
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - We may never fully comprehend what's commonly known as "yield management" in the travel industry, but there are a few ways of making sure you don't become a victim of these deceptive pricing practices.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - Bus tours aren't just geared towards the young travelers, there trips suited for independent travelers and families who want both value and a group travel atmosphere.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - Choose from a Thanksgiving escape to Portugal, a cycling trip through Laos, and three more special offers to destinations around the world.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - Even in the shakiest economic times, savvy families can always find ways to shave pennies, dollars, and even hundreds of dollars off their travel spending. Here's how.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, it's still the best time of year to brave the elements, get outdoors, and take in all that the seasonal celebrations have to offer.
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these four excellent sites for theater and movie history -- and present.
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - On the western shore of the Potomac River lies historic Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749. Once considered just a day trip for families staying in D.C., the area holds its own, thanks very much, as a destination unto itself.
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - Hotels.com has holiday deals to destinations large and small, warm and cold, ranging from Albany, Georgia to Yosemite National Park area, California and New York, Chicago, and Miami.
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST - A fare class primer, insight into Ryanair's Atlantic ambitions, a run-down of airline fees, and more news for the flying world in this week's news round-up.
