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Whaat? Microsoft Releases Windows Vista SP1 for x64 Systems?
Seeded on Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:21 PM EST (Tech-Ex)
This has to be the most screwed-up Service Pack release I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty of them. While Microsoft said SP1 has been released to manufacturing, it also said SP1 wouldn't be sent to end users for six weeks.
50th Anniversary of the Peace Symbol
Seeded on Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:55 AM EST (SNAFU-ed)
Today, February 21st, is the 50th anniversary of the peace symbol. The iconic symbol was developed in 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a professional designer and artist (as well as a graduate of the Royal College of Arts and conscientious objector) in Great Britain.
Oops! Italy Accidentally Legalizes MP3 Sharing
Seeded on Sat Feb 2, 2008 1:15 PM EST (Tech-Ex)
MP3 is a lossy format - meaning you lose quality from the original. Because of that fact, wording in a recently passed Italian law may have just made trading MP3 files legal.
Qtrax: Free and Legal P2P for Music? I'll Believe It When It Happens
Seeded on Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:53 PM EST (Tech-Ex)
Actually, I'll believe it months after it happens - meaning I'll believe it can actually work at that point. Qtrax was supposed to launch this weekend, but going to their site Sunday was an exercise in futility. All you get is a page that says:
Web War on Scientology Hits the Wrong Target
Seeded on Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:56 PM EST (Tech-Ex)
It's no secret that a war has broken out between a group of hackers calling themselves Anonymous and the Church of Scientology. However, it appears the first innocent casualty has fallen.
"If Cheney Were Anyone Else, He'd Probably Be Dead by Now"
Seeded on Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:05 PM EST (SNAFU-ed)
An effective, and to the point full-page ad is appearing in 10 Iowa papers today.
Could Mormonism Be the Greenest Religion?
Seeded on Sun Dec 9, 2007 8:21 PM EST (All-Effed-Up)
Earlier this week a Michigan State University study was released which indicated that divorce may have an environmental cost. The reasoning behind it is pure common sense: divorced couples, living apart, obviously use more resources simply because of that fact.
Need a Good Holiday Gift? "Reserve a Spot in Heaven" for a Friend!
Seeded on Wed Dec 5, 2007 11:45 AM EST (Tech-Ex)
Afraid you won't make it into Heaven? Now you can buy your way in (although I'm sure some have tried this already). This website, ReserveASpotinHeaven.com, says it will guarantee you a spot in Heaven, or your money back.
Mass Production for the OLPC Begins
Seeded on Tue Nov 6, 2007 11:32 PM EST (Tech-Ex)
It's been a long, long road, but mass production of the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Foundation's XO-1 laptop has finally begun.
U.K. iPhone Firmware Shuts Out Hacks, Adds Support for "The Cloud"
Seeded on Sun Nov 4, 2007 11:48 AM EST (Tech-Ex)
iDay, or rather, D-Day for the iPhone in the U.K. is November 9th, and any of you hoping to use the hacks currently in place for the 1.1.1 firmware in the U.S. --- don't hold your breath.
Nintendo to End Support for NES
Seeded on Sat Nov 3, 2007 12:57 AM EDT (Tech-Ex)
All good things must come to an end, and thus after 24 years, Nintendo is ending support for the original NES. The company has decided to end support due to increasingly short supplies of replacement parts.
Fox Shamelessly Proclaims Bush a "World Series Hero"
Seeded on Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:10 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
You can't even get away from politics in the World Series. Last night, prior to the 3rd game of the World Series, Fox aired a montage of great moments in World Series history. Take a look at Chapter 4 (video after the jump).
Mac OS X Leopard: Defective DVDs, BSODs Make Some Miss Tiger
Seeded on Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:27 PM EDT (Tech-Ex)
All is not well in Apple-Land. Several threads on the Apple discussion forums indicate a defective batch of DVDs, as well as BSODs ("blue screen of death") after installation.
Family Security Matters and Their "Ten Most Dangerous Organizations in America" List - Including ALL Universities
Seeded on Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:32 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
Well, this ought to be interesting. As SourceWatch says, Family Security Matters is a conservative front group that claims to represent "security moms" and supports President George W. Bush. Here's the top 5 in their list (more after the jump)
VT Gunman Seung-Hui Cho Used to Advertise Flemish Opera
Seeded on Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:17 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
It could be termed strange, eclectic, thoughtless or perhaps even in poor taste --- The Vlaamse Opera (The Flemish Opera) is advertising its new production of "Siegfried" with a poster which includes a photo of a threatening Seung-Hui Cho.
Vending Machine Disguise, Artwork, or Both?
Seeded on Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:14 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
It sounds like something out of a spy movie --- a disguise that looks like a vending machine. And that's not all. There are other disguises, such as a backpack that turns into a disguise that looks like fire hydrant.
Java Update? Hey, Get OpenOffice While You're at It
Seeded on Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:10 PM EDT (Tech-Ex)
When preparing an old PC for donation yesterday, I noticed it needed a Java Update. But not only did I get that message in the system tray, but I also received an ad for OpenOffice at the same time.
iPhone Becomes AT&T's Top Seller, U.S. #4 Overall in 3rd Quarter
Seeded on Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:51 PM EDT (technologyexpert.blogspot.com)
We know that Apple has been selling tons of iPhones, but the top-selling AT&T phone? With the high price in comparison to many phones? Yes, that is exactly where the iPhone ranks, at least in Q3.
Star Trek Line of Funeral Products "Launches"
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 4:38 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
You'll recall earlier when Eternal Image announced an agreement to design, manufacture and market a line of Star Trek branded funeral products.
YouTube Invitations Used to Bypass Spam Filters
Seeded on Mon Oct 8, 2007 11:14 PM EDT (Tech-Ex)
I must admit this is clever and rather straight-forward. According to an alert posted by Sophos, spammers are using YouTube's "Invite a friend" service to send out ad-laden emails.
'Colbert Report' goes global
Seeded on Mon Oct 8, 2007 11:13 PM EDT (Variety.com)
Comedy Central's bombastic TV pundit Stephen Colbert is going global with the launch of "The Colbert Report Global Edition" at this week's Mipcom mart in Cannes.
Ann Coulter wants to repeal the 19th Amendment
Seeded on Sun Oct 7, 2007 6:11 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
Now why would Ann Coulter want to do that? And many of you are probably asking, "what is the 19th Amendment." The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Microsoft Preps Zune 2 Announcement
Seeded on Tue Oct 2, 2007 12:59 AM EDT (TechnologyExpert)
Microsoft is set to announce the Zune 2 later this week, at an event featuring Bill Gates and J Allard. Reports are the event will either be Tuesday or Wednesday.
Britney loses custody of children: reports
Seeded on Mon Oct 1, 2007 4:45 PM EDT (SNAFU-ed)
My question is: are they really that much better off with K-Fed? I suppose you could make the point that at least they won't be with someone who told them they were both mistakes!
Radiohead fans: the new album's price is up to you!
Seeded on Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:14 PM EDT (TechnologyExpert)
Well, at least for the digital download version, it is. Currently available for pre-order only through their own site, the album, In Rainbows, (including download form) will be available on October 10.
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