Tech News November 10, 2009
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Facts of the Day
There are about 20 Popemobiles round the world today, six of them parked in the Vatican garage.
Quote of the Day
“Is fuel efficiency really what we need most desperately? I say that what we really need is a car that can be shot when it breaks down.” Russell Baker
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Website 2.0 Tool
Peepel is an Online Office Suite of applications and tools that includes Peepel WebSheet, a powerful online spreadsheet, Peepel WebWriter, an online word processor and Peepel Desktop, a virtual desktop running in a web browser.. (link to web tool . . .)
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Tech & Science News
UK Stops Being Big Brother
Plans to store information about every phone call, email and internet visit in the United Kingdom have in effect been abandoned by the Government. Why? The election weeks are ahead. Did you hear that US? Election weeks, not election year. (independent . . .)
Backup?
No real way to backup your Blueray, yet. (videobusiness . . .)
N900 Coming!
So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (reuters . . .)
Persian Army Found
The 50,000 warriors were said to be buried by a cataclysmic sandstorm in 525 B.C. was found. Now, find the Persian army killed by the 300, I at least want to see the crazy fossils of the crazies from the movie. (msnbc . . .)
Deafness Gene Found
Only small percentage of those deaf are actually born deaf. Most are due to medical issue or injury. Could this lead to a cure to deafness? (telegraph . . .)
2012 Everything Will Be Fine
NASA has spoken. (ap . . .)
Glenn Beck Fail
Beck fought the internet and lost. (gawker . . .)
Ready for Caffeine
Search cashed information faster with Google. Google takes a snapshot of each page it examines and caches (stores) that version as a back-up. I would like to see that HD space. (cnet . . .)
Box Found
Owl. (reynen . . .)
Snow Leopard Update Available
The release is said to improve the operating system’s stability, security and compatibility with third party software and peripherals and is recommended for all 10.6.X users. Does it fix the “guest account” issue? Yes. (inquirer . . .)
Social Networking For Stupid People
If you are a criminal don’t use Facebook or minimally don’t post location updates. (guardian . . .)
Google Gift For Travelers
Those stuck in airports for the holiday will be able to have wifi for free. Just wondering if there are enough power outlets for all those stranded travelers to go around. Prediction cat fight over cords! (pcworld . . .)
They Actually Don’t Look Alike
The stingray community is finally at peace. (bbc . . .)
Kindle for PC
Now your can use you PC as a Kindle reader. Not a new concept to read books on your computer, but at least this is more expensive. (Amazon . . .
Weekly Raffle
Comment Clash
Article: How to Eat A Chicken Wing. (video . . .)
Comments: “I have to disagree. The only way to eat a chicken wing is dip the entire thing, put it in your mouth, and pull out two clean bones. That sh*t looked like too much work.” (comments . . .)
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Monthly Online Gaming Pick
The Lord of the Rings Online has quickly established itself as the emerging leader and was named the PC MMO Game of the Year 2007 by the editorial staff of GameSpy and PC Game of the Year 2007 at the 25th Annual Golden Joystick awards. The New York Times proclaimed The Lord of the Rings Online “a major achievement of interactive storytelling, the first game truly worthy of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise and a must-play for just about anyone with an interest in Tolkien or the future of online entertainment.”
Demographics: 80+% of Lord of the Rings Online players are male and are on average 31 years old. Additionally, the game is only available for PC users it is not currently MAC compatible.
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Website Pick
That Will Buff Out is all about cars. If cars were sentient, I could better understand some of the precarious positions they wind up in when no one is looking. We welcome your not-too-violent photo submissions!
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