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Craigslist removes Adult Services section
Craigslist has taken down its Adult Services section. This is in response to pressure from 17 state attorneys general. They believe this move will hamper prostitution and child trafficking. Other observers aren't so optimistic

Apple's new social network deluged by spam
Apple just launched the Ping social network, along with iTunes 10. The service is already brimming with spammers. Most are advertising free iPhones. Ping has a user-verification system, but only basic spam-filtering abilities

iPad competitors lining up
Starting this fall and stretching into early next year, big-name gadget and PC makers are readying their own touch-screen tablets

Google TV to launch this fall
Google has announced that its TV service will premier in the fall. This will stream online TV to supported digital gadgets for free. Hardware makers are already signing up to support the service.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Company logos appearing on Google Maps
Google is launching a new paid advertising service. Companies place their logo at their address on Google Maps. This makes them easier to find. Google says an algorithm will keep the map from getting cluttered

Toshiba debuts Android-powered Folio 100 tablet
Another Android-based rival to Apple's iPad is unveiled at the IFA show in Berlin. Here's a hands-on look at the tablet and Toshiba's AC100 Android Netbook

Apple's Music Event: 10 Big Questions and the Answers
This week's Apple music event was packed with product and service announcements, and for each one, a new question arose. I compiled all my top queries and--to be helpful--crafted just as many answers

Hands on with iTunes Ping
One of the most startling announcements was Ping, the new social network for music. It took PCMag a little while to download it, but now we have a complete, hands-on report. Turns out Ping is "slick, intuitive and closed." Does that add up to a winning social service?

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Freebie: Free 2011 Women’s Health Calendar

You may order a single copy of the English and/or the Spanish calendar. Duplicate orders and orders from customers who have already placed an order for the 2011 Calendar will not be honored.

Please note: Orders are expected to begin shipping in December 2010 (subject to change). Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Order your calendar

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Deal of the Day: 101 Places to NOT See Before You Die just $7.60

Today's deal is Catherine Price's 101 Places Not to See Before You Die turns the bucket-list notion upside down, compiling her own true-life travel horror stories along with contributions from Rebecca Solnit, Michael Pollan, A. J. Jacobs, and others into a hilariously intoxicating tonic for the close of summer vacation season. Grab a copy today for just $7.60

101 Places Not to See Before You Die
List Price: $13.99
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Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Amazon struggles to compete with iTunes and Netflix
Amazon is working with studios to offer unlimited movies and TV shows. The content would be streamed through Amazon's existing services. This is an attempt to compete with iTunes' and Netflix's video content services.

FCC asks for input on Net neutrality
The FCC is now taking public comments on proposed Net neutrality rules. Several solutions have been advanced by telecom and Internet providers. These mainly deal with wireless networks and non-Internet services

Windows 7 family pack returns
For a limited time, Microsoft is bringing back the Windows Family Pack. This gives users three copies of Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $149.99. The deal becomes available on Oct. 3.

Two years on, Chrome reshapes browser market
The influence Google's browser has had on the market is broader than its use. And on Chrome's second anniversary, Google releases another update.

Twitter plans to record all links clicked
In a move that could raise privacy concerns, the microblogging site said Wednesday evening that it will record and analyze every link users click on when using its Web site or any of the thousands of third-party apps.

Samsung takes on the Apple iPad with the 7 inch Galaxy Tab device
We can expect to see several Android-based tablet devices coming out to take on the iPad and Samsung looks to have a winner with the Galaxy Tab

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Freebie: Free Queso and Chips from Chili’s

Join Chili's Email Club to get the latest happenings, exclusive offers, and a FREE order of Skillet Queso & Chips.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Deal of the Day: GPX 8.1" LCD 1080p HDTV $65.99 with free shipping

This is a fantastic deal on a great kitchen television, or really anywhere where space is limited. I am getting one to put in the garage on my workbench. 

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The large 8.1" LCD TV offers a great picuture and size for watching your favorite shows. You can watch off-the-air channels or connect to your favorite cable or satellite system. You can even swivel the screen for the best viewing angel anywhere in the room. All functions are easily controlled through the full function remote.

The system includes an easy to read LCD display for the digital clock and radio/TV information. The included timer allows you to be alerted with an alarm, radio or TV. The unit includes battery back up for time.

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Dual TV tuners - HDTV off air tuner and 181-channel cable-ready tuner
AM/FM stereo radio with station presets
Digital clock with timer and alarm that sounds to alarm or radio
Auxiliary audio/video input jacks for connecting cable boxes, iPod or MP3 player
Built-in dual front-firing speakers
Battery back-up against power failure (uses 2-"AAA" size batteries not included)
Includes under-counter mounting template, screws and spacers

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KL858S 8.1" LCD TV

Remote control

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Screws

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Screen Size 8.1"
Analog Tuner NTSC
Maximum Resolution 640 x 480
Digital Tuner ATSC

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Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Roundup: Apple's fall surprises
Apple unveils its biggest-ever reworking of the iPod lineup, iTunes 10, and a reinvented Apple TV.

Video: New iPods
Apple TV: Netflix added, price cut to $99
iTunes 10: The nitty gritty on the new release

iPad: iOS 4.2 arrives in November - Apple to add wireless printing in iOS 4.2
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced a new version of its mobile OS and a new version of the iPod Touch. For businesses and IT, Apple's fixing some iPhone bugs this month, but the bigger iPad upgrade is due in November.

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 'family pack'
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer

Digg confirms ex-Amazon exec as new CEO
The hiring of Matt Williams comes as the news aggregation site manages criticism of its recently introduced redesign

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Music Video Pick : Definitely NSFW F**K You

I just couldn't help but post this fantastic video. I thought the video wasn't going to do the song justice after the original typography video, but it is destined to be a classic, so unless you are at work and cant turn it up, we say blast it, we have all been there and this tells the story beautifully. So sing along now. F**K You… and F**K her too!

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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Viral Video: Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" Rally - Interviews With Participants

On 8.28.2010, Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally was held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The purpose of the rally, which Beck claimed to be "non-political" despite featuring Tea Party-favorite Sarah Palin as a speaker and its being attended entirely by conservatives, was unclear. The participants spoke abstractly about the need to restore "honor" and "pride" to a country that had lost it. When pressed for when our country had lost its honor, most cited the election of Barack Obama.

It’s kind of scary how stupid the average attendee in this video is.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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