As elimination numbers dwindle and drama rises, baseball's regular season is headed for a wild final week of action. Circle the Oct. 1-3 series between the Giants and Padres on your calendar -- it could be a head-to-head battle for the NL West…Read more
Thursday, September 30, 2010
MLB Roundup
Tech News Today
Microsoft set to release final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011
Today, Microsoft is expected to make available for download the final version of "Wave 4" of its Windows Live Essentials 2011 suite of Windows add-ons.
Government plans upgrade to IPv6
The Obama Administration has directed all government agencies to upgrade to IPv6. The transition should be complete by 2014. IPv6 adoption is important for the future of the Internet. It will allow more Web addresses, which are currently in short supply.
Governments take on Zeus, the god of cybercrime
The U.S. Department of Justice planned to announce a massive crackdown on an alleged group of criminals that stole millions of dollars from U.S. banks using the Zeus trojan. Over the last year, Zeus has come to dominate the criminal ecosystem for banking trojans
Media companies sue streaming service
Several media companies are suing online streaming service Ivi. Ivi retransmitted copyrighted content without permission. It charged customers a subscription for the content. Ivi says it isn't infringing copyrights. It is countersuing
Fight for Senate antipiracy bill rages
Tech companies are speaking out against a bill that would authorize the Department of Justice to shut down suspected illegal file-sharing sites
ARM's Race: Why your next laptop might not have Intel inside
The performance margin between smartphones and netbooks could soon disappear altogether.
Iron Man in the real world
Defense contractor Raytheon has unveiled a new power suit. The suit lets the wearer lift 150 pounds and punch through walls. Raytheon expects to have a military-ready model in five years. Right now the suit requires external power
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Hump Day Hottie: Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor has a great thing going with a highly successful modeling career. And rightfully so, she’s stunning. But being hot for a living wasn’t her first career choice. Prior to taking up modeling she completed an undergraduate degree in criminal justice.
While we certainly appreciate justice as much as the next person, we’d be lying if we said we don’t praise the day she decided to put down the CSI textbooks and get in front of a camera lens instead.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tech News Today
Government plans cyberwar game
The Department of Homeland Security is holding a cyberwar game this week. It will simulate an attack on Internet infrastructure. Thirteen countries and numerous agencies will be participating
No more Xmarks!? No!!
Xmarks, my all-time Web-browser plug-in, is pulling the plug. Damn it.
Review of the Apple TV
Apple TV certainly isn't a "hobby" for the company anymore. PCMag got a test unit into the Labs and found a video and music streaming device that does an great job of bringing the iTunes experience to your living room. Plus, the new box will give users access to NetFlix movies, although that can be done on just about any game console or Blu-ray player these days. At just $100, Apple TV is priced to sell this holiday season. And in a few weeks when a software update lets you stream video from your iPhone and iPod touch, it will be even more worthwhile.
Partial medical records posted online
Columbia University Medical Center has had a data breach. Partial medical records for 6,800 patients were accidentally posted online. The information has since been taken down. And the center is working on its data security measures.
BlackBerry PlayBook Specs Revealed
The BlackBerry PlayBook is months away from the market, but RIM has been very open about the product's specification. Sascha Segan compared the PlayBook's features side-by-side with the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, and found a lot to like about the PlayBook. There is still no word on the price, but all the other details are here.
New iPad rumors surface
Apple is rumored to be working on an updated iPad. It will be thinner, lighter and have a camera. Analysts think it could hit shelves next June. There are also rumors of a new iPad with a 7-inch screen. That would be in addition to the current 9.7-inch version
New book questions link between cell phones and cancer
A newly published book examines the link between cell phones and cancer. It claims that there has not been enough independent research on the topic. Cell phone manufacturers allegedly underwrite the majority of research.
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NFL Computerized Power Rankings Week 4
We enter week 4 with a lot of things shaking out and a few surprises. Who would have thought that Charlie Batch would be the savior at quarterback for the Steelers? The Steelers are 3-0 without Ben and everyone was just hoping for 2-2 and treading water. Then again, Who thought the Chiefs would even sniff the top ten this year? It is going to get harder for them the next few weeks, but they deserve credit for what they have done so far and more than half of the roster has less than 3 years experience. They will get good and they are going to be good for a long time when they do…. Complete Power Rankings on SportzNutz.com
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Site of the Day: Bad Parenting Advice
A hilarious look at some bad parenting advice, because we all know that good parenting advice is boring. Some of these, we think we know people who do them.
Visit bad parenting advice
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Viral: The Unseen Sea
The Unseen Sea is a well-edited compilation of Simon Christen's time lapse videos from around the San Francisco Bay Area. Think of it as looking out the window, but way faster and more efficiently than in real life. Careful though, this is really relaxing perfect for a quick break from the daily grind.
The Unseen Sea from Simon Christen on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tech News Today
Windows Phone 7 to be unleashed October 11th?
Microsoft may be officially unveiling Windows Phone 7 on October 11th. Hopefully the company will also show off its strategy to pry iPhones and Droids away from the public
10 Things Google Needs to Fix in Gmail
Google's Gmail is an outstanding e-mail service. It allows users to communicate via e-mail, instant messaging and now VOIP. But that doesn't mean the service is perfect. In fact, there are some glaring issues that Google needs to address. Here are some areas that Google should address in future Gmail updates
Stuxnet worm hits Iran's nuclear plant
The Stuxnet worm has been discovered at Iran's nuclear plant. It has attacked the computers of plant employees. They are taking measures to stop its spread. The worm has also hit sites in India and the United States.
Meet the new Microsoft: We don't have to do everything
Microsoft's move to transition Windows Live Spaces customers to Wordpress.com is another sign that the company doesn't have to be all things to all people. It's a positive turn for Microsoft.
Netflix battles for online market
Netflix is now facing tough competition for online streaming. It is going up against Apple, Amazon, Google and services like Hulu. The victor will be the company that gets the best studio deals
BlackBerry PlayBook: Beware of the demo-ware tablet
The BlackBerry PlayBook looks flashy and has excellent specs, but it's still a long way from coming to market and it may fall short in the four areas where a tablet needs to excel
Segway company owner dead at 62
The owner of the company that manufactures Segways died this week. Jimi Heselden was inspecting his property on a Segway. It appears that he accidentally drove the Segway over a cliff.
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Wallpaper: Avril Lavigne
Sexy singer and skater chick Avril Lavigne with some fantastic wallpapers.
Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronounced /?ævr?l l??vi?n/; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent the majority of her youth in the small town, Napanee, Ontario. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain, and by 16, Lavigne had signed a recording contract with Arista, now RCA Records. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid offered her a two-album deal worth more than $2 million. When she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released in 2002.
Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Entertainment Wallpapers > Music Wallpaper
Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Entertainment Wallpapers > Music Wallpaper
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Free MP3 – Lucky Man by Ronnie Brown
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Viral Video: Gun Size Matters (with Shenae Grimes!) (unrated cut)
This is just a fantastic scene that is better than most of what we see on TV, or in the movies for that matter.
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Site of the Day: How it Should Have Ended
Because sometimes movies do not end how they should. How it Should Have Ended fixes that.
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After the high-flying adventures of the first Iron Man picture, the billionaire arms manufacturer and irrepressible bon vivant Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) finds himself nursing a hangover. But not like any hangover he's had before: this one is toxic, a potentially deadly condition resulting from heavy metals (or something) bleeding out of the hardware he's installed in the middle of his chest. This is the problem Stark needs to solve in Iron Man 2, not to mention the threat from resentful Russian science whiz Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), whose father helped create the Iron Man technology. There's an even bigger problem for the film: the need to set up a future Marvel Comics movie universe in which a variety of veteran characters will join forces, a requirement that slows down whatever through-line the movie can generate (although fanboys will have a good time digging the clues laid out here). Actually, the main plot is no great shakes: another Iron Man suit is deployed (Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard from the first film, gets to climb inside), Stark continues to bicker with assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and a weaselly business rival (Sam Rockwell) tries to out-do the Iron Man suit with an army of Vanko-designed drones. Mickey Rourke is a letdown, burdened by a wobbly Russian accent and looking skeptical about the genre foolishness around him, and Scarlett Johansson has to wait until the final couple of reels to unleash some butt-kickin' skills as the future Black Widow. That climax is sufficiently lively, and the initial half-hour, including Stark's smirky appearance before a Senate committee and a wacky showdown at the Monaco Grand Prix, provides a strong, swift opening. But the lull between these high points is crying for more action and more Downey improv.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault (HD)— Extend your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with high-level clearance into S.H.I.E.L.D.’s digital data vault. Interact with select scenes from the movie that include new layers of graphics and insider information. View case files, dossiers, S.H.I.E.L.D. training films, tech details and more.
Previsualization and Animatics (HD)
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Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2 (HD)
Rebuilding the Suit—An all-encompassing look at the beginning stages of this mammoth blockbuster.
A Return to Action—From Marvel Studios to the streets of Monaco, Jon Favreau takes viewers through the trials and triumphs of continuing Iron Man’s story.
Expanding the Universe—From the amazing sets of Stark Expo to Tony Stark’s home and beyond, the Marvel Universe continues to unfold into new and exciting places.
Building a Legacy—From filming to editing, scoring and visual effects, Favreau and his team face the challenges of bringing the sequel to the big screen.
Featurettes (HD):
- Creating Stark Expo—A look at how the sets and computer-generated elements combine to create the massive set piece.Practical Meets Digital—How the “practical” props inform the “digital” work that ultimately brings our hero to life on screen.
- Illustrated Origin: Nick Fury—A comprehensive journey into creating one of the most mysterious and influential heroes in the Marvel Universe.
- Illustrated Origin: Black Widow—An exciting look at the new femme fatale introduced in Iron Man 2.
- Illustrated Origin: War Machine—A look at the introduction of the character and how his friendship with Tony Stark resonates with fans.
- Working with DJ AM—Jon Favreau remembers working with Adam Goldstein.
- Alternate Opening
- Coulson at the Senate
- The Sub-Orbital Jet
- Tony’s Workshop (extended)
- Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
- Flying Party Girl
- Mark II Security
- Element Rediscovered (extended)
Theatrical Trailers (HD)
Music Video: AC/DC “Shoot To Thrill” (HD)
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Feature Film
Digital Copy
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Tech News Today
Facebook outage caused by database glitch
Facebook experienced an outage lasting more than two hours last week. Facebook blames the outage on its error-correcting software. It got caught in a programming loop and overwhelmed the site's database
Report: Feds to push for Net encryption backdoors
The Obama administration wants to force Internet e-mail and other communications companies to build in encryption backdoors for government surveillance, The New York Times reports.
Segway head dies on scooter in cliff plunge
Jimi Heselden, who bought the company last year, was riding a Segway on his U.K. estate when it apparently went over a cliff and into a river.
Will Windows Phone 7 save us from our phones?
A couple of YouTube advertisements for Windows Phone 7 devices have appeared that show how focused we have become on our phone displays.
Judge nixes 'Hurt Locker' subpoenas
A federal judge has "quashed" subpoenas sent to a South Dakota ISP by "The Hurt Locker" producers. This is likely only a temporary delay for the filmmakers.
Internet gambling ban upheld
The Washington Supreme Court recently upheld a law banning Internet gambling. The ruling was unanimous. A group of poker players has vowed to continue to challenge the law
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Katy Perry’s Boobs are becoming our heroes.
Katy’s boobs are becoming stars in their own right as they seem to have taken on a life of their own.
Last Wednesday, Sesame Street announced that a video of Elmo and Katy would not be airing on the show because some parents had objected to Katy’s cleavage (the clip had been released on YouTube as a teaser for the new season, which began today) We found that horrifying in itself, but thanks goodness Katy’s boobs shot back with this SNL appearance. Yaa for Katy’s Boobs.
Here is the original that created the controversy in the first place.
All Katy wants is to play dress-up while she's at Sesame Street, but Elmo is being hot n cold!
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Cute Overdose: Happy Birthday Walter
114-year-old Walter Breuning talks about living life in three centuries
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Site of the Day: Facebook tips and tricks
20 Facebook tips/tricks you might not know.
f you surf Facebook on daily basis or occasionally, chances are you’re already familiar with regular stuffs like add/delete friends, update statuses, walls and profile, add and explore pages & applications, etc, but there’s more..
This week we want to cover some interesting things you can do on (or with) Facebook; inclusive of tricks that are not documented or unknown to many, as well as tips to stay connected better with your friends.
Read more: 20 Facebook Tips/Tricks You Might Not Know http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/20-facebook-tipstricks-you-might-not-know/#ixzz10l0r7lFU
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NFL Game Recaps and Highlights
Edwards’ long TD helps Jets beat Dolphins 31-23
-Video: Braylon Edwards 67-Yard TD Catch
Washington’s returns lead Seahawks over Chargers, 27-20
-Video: Leon Washington Two Kick Returns for TD
Janikowski misses final FG, Arizona escapes 24-23
Manning throws 3 TD passes in Colts’ 27-13 win
Rams beat Redskins 30-16, end home losing streak
Vick accounts for 4 TDs, Eagles rout Jags 28-3
-Video: Michael Vick shows why he is the new starter
Cowboys beat Texans 27-13 for first win
Vikings, Peterson speed past Lions 24-10
-Video: Adrian Peterson gallops 80 yards for a touchdown.
Bryant’s OT kick lifts Falcons over Saints, 27-24
Batch leads Steelers past Buccaneers 38-13
Boldin, Flacco carry Ravens over Browns 24-17
Titans take advantage of Giants mistakes, win 29-10
Cassel throws 3 TD passes, Chiefs beat 49ers 31-10
- Video: Chiefs Trick Play - Cassel to Bowe
- Video: Dexter McCluster 31-Yard Touchdown Week 3
Brady throws for 3 TDs, Pats beat Bills 38-30
Bengals pull away to beat Panthers 20-7
Video: Sunday Injury Report
Video: Sunday Breakdown Week 3
Video: Vicks Dedication Paying Off
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Friday, September 24, 2010
This weekend at the movies
Pete's Preview Sep 24 by Peter Veugelaers © 2010
You don't easily forget Michael Douglas as the consummate, charismatic and greedy Gordon Gekko from his Oscar winning performance in Wall Street. In that film, Charlie Sheen's hot shot broker character studied under the wing of Gekko how to succeed without a conscience in the finance world. Over 20 years later, in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Gekko's released from prison and it seems prison has been good to him. A young hot shot trader (Shia LaBeouf), who is married to Gekko's daughter (Carey Mulligan), sides with him to warn of the coming global economic collapse indicating a change of allegiance from consumed by money to actually caring. That might take the edge out of the Gekko we've seen in Wall Street, although money never sleeps.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Release Date: September 24, 2010
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Oliver Stone
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone, Allan Loeb
Starring: Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon, Vanessa Ferlito, Charlie Sheen
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for brief strong language and thematic elements)
Official Website: WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps.com
Shia LaBeouf stars with Michael Douglas, who'll reprise his Gordon Gekko role. Langella will play Lewis Zabel, an old-time broker who mentors LaBeouf's character, a young Wall Street broker.
When Gekko comes out of prison, he essentially has to redefine himself, redefine his character, he's looking for that second chance.
LaBeouf portrays Jake Moore, who is the fiancé of Gekko's daughter, played by Carey Mulligan; Josh Brolin as the head of an investment bank; and Susan Sarandon as Jake's mother. Charlie Sheen, who played the central role of Bud Fox, a young trader, in the original, will make a cameo in the sequel.
EN 5 Second Review: Douglas is the movie. For nostalgia's sake it is a good movie. It falls down a bit when LaBouf is onscreen as comparisons to Douglas don't work for him. Overall a fun movie thanks to the performances of Douglas and Brolin.
See complete review and Trailer on EntertainmentNutz.com
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NFL Computerized Game Predictor Week 3
NFL Computerized Game Predictor Week 3
Week 1 was insane week 2 just got crazier with the quarterback shuffles that have followed (about one-fourth of teams have a different quarterback under center than they did two weeks ago). Does Ryan Fitzpatrick even have a reputation? What rumors have you heard about Bruce Gradkowski? That’s why we have to rely on the computer rather than trying to figure this out ourselves. It’s impossible at this point to keep up with who is the starting quarterback, much less who is going to cover. Oh well, week three is here and its time to get the NFL computerized predictor moving on up after last weeks 10-6 ATS record at 1/2 play we are sitting at +150.00 for the year… [Read More...]
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Tech News Today
Virus may have targeted Iranian systems
Some researchers believe the recently-discovered Stuxnet worm was created by a nation-state. It is too complex for an independent group. They also think it may have been created to target Iranian computers. Over 60 percent of infected systems are in Iran.
Browser Betas: The Future of Web Surfing
The browser wars are back on and, as someone who lives his life online, I'm loving them. The more Microsoft, Google, Mozilla and others battle it out, the happier I am. Why? Because the browsers are getting better and better and better.
Has Roku's Time Passed?
Oh, I remember those heady days when the first Roku box first arrived on the scene: It let you stream Netflix movies straight from the web! Nothing else could do that so easily and effectively. Now everybody does that and what was innovative a few years ago today looks a bit quaint
Blockbuster files Chapter 11
Movie rental chain Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy. It lost most of its business to Netflix and online video services. However, Blockbuster has secured a $125 million loan and says its current operations will continue.
Mozilla Seabird agitates for better mobile phones
The Seabird project is a concept for a phone with a dramatically overhauled user interface for a more productive device. Too bad it's just an idea
Did iPod cause 12-year-old's death?
A 12-year-old New Jersey boy was struck and killed by a train. His birthday was only a few days away. Accounts of tragedy differ. Some say the boy was walking with his back to the train. They say that he was listening to his iPod
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Site of the Day: Digital Comic Museum
The Digital Comic Museum is the #1 site for downloading free public domain Golden Age Comics. All files have been researched by our staff and users to make sure they are copyright free and in the public domain.
Visit The Digital Comic Museum
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Deal of the Day: The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] $36.99
Buy The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] for just $36.99
In this charming film based on the popular L.Frank Baum novel, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she encounters some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage.
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When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. And while Oz's TV broadcasts are now controlled by media mogul Ted Turner (who owns the rights), the advent of home video has made this lively musical a mainstay in the staple diet of great American films. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the yellow brick road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy's enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film's still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when first released. It may take some liberal detours from the original story by L. Frank Baum, but it's loyal to the Baum legacy while charting its own course as a spectacular film. Shot in glorious Technicolor, befitting its dynamic production design (Munchkinland alone is a psychedelic explosion of color and decor), The Wizard of Oz may not appeal to every taste as the years go by, but it's required viewing for kids of all ages
Buy The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] for just $36.99
Special Features
The movie in 1080p picture and Dolby TrueHD sound
Ultimate Collector's Edition:
- Limited-edition 70th-anniversary watch
- Original 1939 campaign book reproduction
- Behind the Curtain of Production 1060: 52-page commemorative book
- Replica of original movie budget
Extras featuring the life and times of original author L. Frank Baum and early-screen adaptations of the Oz books, the original Baum silent The Patchwork Girl of Oz, and the complete The Magic Cloak of Oz
Nearly four hours of extras new to this collection, including a documentary profile of director Victor Fleming, the TV movie special The Dreamer of Oz, and the 2007 Hollywood Walk of Fame salute to the Munchkins
MGM: When the Lion Roars bonus movie (standard DVD)
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wallpaper: Milla Jovovich
Most know her from the Resident Evil series, we loved her in Ultraviolet and The 5th Element as well as she is the go to girl if you want sexy and bad ass in your sci-fi. This set of wallpapers featuring the sexy Milla Jovovich we love as well.
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Desktop Nexus: Wallpapers > Entertainment Wallpapers > Movies WallpaperNote: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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