Tech News Friday June 26, 2009
Today’s Tech News : Star Wars Follow,Windows 7 prices out (doesn’t look good) -- is this the death of Microsoft?, MJ death slowed the internet, no need for sport drinks, free iTunes, get a GPS for $60, new Graphic Novel -- Captain America, and awesome FAIL photo . . .
Tweet Follow
Star Wars Joke-A-Day :: Laugh it up, fuzzball.” If you are a fan of Star Wars, it is time for some fun in your daily life. Â (Follow Here . . .)
Why they make a follow must: “Limerick Friday!: There once was an uncle named Owen… http://tinyurl.com/lm8cbo“
Tech News
Got Milk?
Sports drinks used by professional athletes not as effective as chocolate milk. Amateurs can now milk their way to a pro state. (Guardian . . .)
Beat It!
Internet was slowed down, why? Death of Michael Jackson. Really?  Yes, really. (BBC. . .)
TAAG :: Technology Addiction Anonymous Group
All technology turns ‘is like crack’ (Politico . . .)
Microsoft Prices
Yep, Microsoft will have another tiered pricing. I just don’t get it. Software should be free, tech support should be fee based. Go Ubuntu (IgN. . .)
Your Taxes Pay for Video Game
But, this military game aka “recruitment tool” isn’t realistic, Kucinich wants the game changed. (G4 . . .)
Last Rites for Microsoft?
Has Microsoft just hanging on for one last bit of profit. Many are ignore Microsoft upgrade, Companies are dropping Microsoft devices and .there is a huge move towards open source. (Geek . . .)
Simple Good
Twitter is out doing MySpace and Faceboo. (Information Week . . .)
Google = Porn
Chinese users are no longer able to connect to Google. (Globe and Mail . . .)
Prison Sentence Possible for One Tweet
RT @jeanfer “First concrete action should be take cash out of Banrural and bankrupt the bank of the corrupt.” (AP . . .)
Fox News Can Lie Legally
Wow! Basically, Fox News has been given enough rope, it is only a matter of time before viewer repeats inforamtion and looks foolish. (Ceasespin . . .)
Tech Video
Weekly Free iTunes
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Photo FAIL
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Comic Book Pick
Fallen Son Death of Captain America
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by John Cassaday, David Finch, Ed McGuiness, John Romita Jr. and Leinil Francis Yu
Cover by Ed McGuiness
Get prepared for Joe Johnson’s “Captain America” (due 2011) by reading Marvels graphic novel. This graphic novel collects ::
- Fallen Son: Death of Captain America (2007) #1-5
- Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #1,
- Extras from Marvel Spotlight: Captain America Remembered (2007)
- The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.
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Do you remember hearing that Captain America died? I do, WTF? I am a huge fan of Captain america in Native American Indianfrom (Neil Gaiman’s 1602). I was shocked, thinking, “How could this happen to him?”
Fallen Son: Death of Captain America follows the reaction of the legendary heroes’ best friends and closest comrades as they struggle to work through the emotions stirred by the loss of their ally, and the stages of grief that make them confront the part they may have played in that loss.
This is their story. This is Captain America’s story. The story of a Fallen Son and the world he helped make a better place. Plus, this edition also includes tons of never-before-seen extras!
Hardcover
224 pages
full color
Video Pick
Gadget Deal
The TomTom One130 GPS (Refurbished), complete with North American maps, puts smart navigation into your pocket. To get you started, the TomTom One 130’s EasyPort mount fits neatly onto the back of the device, making the whole navigation packet fit into your pocket, bag or glove compartment.
You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to use – just plug it in and tap on the touch screen. Be on your way very quickly with the 130’s intuitive user interface. Other great features include spoken instructions, Help Me! Menu, and TomTom MapShare Technology. For easy-to-understand directions you can count on, order the TomTom One130 GPS (Refurbished).
Price : $59.99