Bobcats 101, Hawks 87
Gerald Wallace scored 31 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Atlanta Hawks 101-87 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the NBA.
The joy of replay - Chicago Tribune
 CNN International | The joy of replay Chicago Tribune - Wednesday was a typical weeknight for many folks in the Chicago area: Parents putting children to bed, schoolkids cramming for tests, employees making a late trip home from work. Notes: White Sox waiting for offense Buehrle thankful to hit the road |
eBay Watch: Subscription Services Boost Sales
If you want to make money on eBay, spending some on a subscription service that helps you run your business is a good idea. We highlight features of three that can help you.
Its Time to Talk More About Grains.
John Carters Daily Trading Videos
Tour de Suisse Stage 1... LIVE!
If the Cycling Gods are not angry with us (which they shouldn't be, not after all the scandals we put up with, or that "snafu" on Milan-San Remo day), then whatever breakaways happen on today's relatively flat stage will be heartily chased down by Lotto and Lampre. I want my Bennati-McEwen showdown, and I want it now! Smart money is on McEwen in ... (Read on Source)
Microsoft Vista costs force enterprises to contemplate, er Apple
... open source is another serious alternative on the desktop with more people trying out Ubuntu Linux. But Gavin Whatrup, group IT director at marketing agency Creston, said that Fruitzilla's ...
Mounting VHD files with VHDMount
Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 includes a tool called VHDmount that allows you to mount a virtual hard disk (which in fact is a .VHD file) directly on your host operating system. I'll show you how to use this command line tool to use it at the command prompt or in batch files.
Malaysia Lab to Build Enterprise Products Using Novell, Red Hat
Open source efforts in Malaysia have received further boost with the opening of an open source lab in Cyberjaya. The facility will allow budding technopreneurs to design and develop products on the open source platform. The target is to have 30 open source projects done in the lab over the next two years, according to MDeC's CEO Datuk Badlisham Ghazali.
Long Live the King
Santana sets new Twins record, strikes out 17 Rangers in eight innings. When I was little it was the hardest thing for me to watch a game, see a player hit a home run, and then try to understand why he didn't just do that every time he came up to hit. I saw greatness and being the age I was, couldn't differentiate between the great moment, the ... (Read on Source)
Google Earth given celestial view
Google launches an add-on to its 3D mapping tool which allows star gazers to explore images of millions of stars.
No Islanders on the city's traffic panel
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Congestion pricing has been touted as a boon for the entire city, yet no one from Staten Island is included on a commission to study the controversial plan. (Read on Source)
Researchers Discover Enzyme That Makes Us Genetically Unique
Have you ever wondered why you inherited your mother's smile but not your father's height? Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Dundee are one step closer to unravelling how nature combines both maternal and paternal DNA to create genetically unique offspring. [click link for full article] (Read on Source)
Dell Gets Back To Basics With New Server Line
New servers and a new approach reflect a strategic emphasis on simplicity preferred by CEO Michael Dell.
imeem signs Universal for ad-based free music
Social network imeem on Monday revealed that it has struck a deal with Universal Music Group that will see the music label's catalog reach the site. The agreement will let users stream both songs and music videos from imeem's pages for free by running ads alongside the content while also permitting users to upload tracks of their own. This marks ...
Little Fish Web Joins the Tsunami Relief Fund Drive!
Untapped Niches and the Mile High Club
On my flight to the SMX Search Marketing Conference the stewardess made this announcement over the PA system … “Do we have any newlyweds, married couples or lovers on board … (some passengers raise hands) I’d like to remind you that the bathrooms are single occupancy rooms, so please wait till you land and get a [...] (Read on Source)
Information Technology -Check Point VPN-1, Connectra Protect Users Against DNS Attacks
... Check Point VPN-1, Connectra Protect Users Against DNS Attacks Check Point VPN-1 and Connectra are protecting servers ...
New Plan: ?Reset Default Search? Roofie Cocktails ?
In the past year, Microsoft has spent $1.2 billion to acquire enterprise search outfit Fast Search & Transfer. The company spent more than $100 million on Powerset and its natural language search. And it spent untold millions on R&D. Microsoft (MSFT) has even taken the rather extraordinary step of paying people to use its MSN/Windows Live search (?The Search That Pays You Back!?).
None of this has helped.
LG Voyager Gets Upgrade
The LG Voyager was released 10 months ago, but this time round it will come with a slight upgrade. This refreshed version will come in a new titanium color for you to differentiate with the original black LG Voyager, although owners of the latter can go to a local Verizon store and get their free firmware upgrade there. The most noteworthy changes would be the addition of Visual Voice Mail, VCast Music with Rhapsody and City ID. You can pick up this refreshed handset for just $99 after agreeing to a 2-year contract and a rebate.
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Network notary system thwarts man-in-the-middle attacks
A new security system devised by Carnegie Mellon researchers uses a distributed network of "notary" servers to independently validate public keys. This could protect users from man-in-the-middle attacks when they visit web sites with self-signed certificates.
Hanie hopes he made lasting impression
CLEVELAND -- Caleb Hanie might have accomplished his goal of making it hard for the Bears to cut him. (Read on Source)
Reasons to Be Cheerful or Angry - Your Choice
Well Labor Day is here and gone again, and the footloose, fancy-free days of summer are over for another year. It may warrant the shedding of a small tear or two, but we here in the Linux community are fortunate to have so much uplifting and entertaining news these days to keep our spirits up.
Today's News From Cars.com
Ask.cars.com explains the difference in gas mileage between the Honda Accord's four-cylinder engine versus the V-6 engine. Then, PickupTrucks.com highlights the striking road presence of the Ford F-350 Striker, which will make an appearance at the 2008 SEMA show. Finally, MotherProof.com has been tackling the intricacies of carpooling lately, and today the topic is safety: How does one keep everybody safe when ferrying children around? MotherProof lists a few tips.
Is There a Hug Difference in Gas Mileage in Honda Accord's 4-Cylinder Engine Versus a V-6 Accord? (Ask.cars.com)
SEMA 2008 Exclusive Preview: Performance West Group Ford F-350 Striker (PickupTrucks.com)
Keeping Kids Safe in the Carpool Lane (MotherProof.com)
Understanding Spyware and How To Deal With The Devil
Are you worried about viruses harming your computer? Are you worried that some people will steal your information? Does the pop up advertisements appear in your computer for no apparent reason...
Anatomy of Facebook's Facelift
Despite criticism of new design, social network sticks to its guns.
AST co-founder seeks room inside the PC
Safi Qureshey's Quartics aims to create a new type of processor for Netbooks that would augment the CPU and graphics chip for handling things like Flash movies and video conferencing.
Lots of Revenue Rides on New Tessera GC
General counsel are often in the background. But Bernard Cassidy will be front and center as the new GC at Tessera. That's because the San Jose, Calif., company lives and dies by licensing and litigating its patents. Last year, Tessera brought in $159 million, or 81 percent of its total revenue, from royalties and licensing. The semiconductor packaging company is currently suing a whole host of companies for patent infringement both in district court and before the International Trade Commission.
Grove Brownfield Cleanup
Brownfield: A property that re-use of is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. In 2004, the Rhizome Collective was donated a 9.8 acre brownfield in the Montopolis neighborhood. The property served as legally operated municipal landfill from 1967 to 1970, and was illegally dumped on ... (Read on Source)
WSJ say double leverage ETFs are pushing the market
Are ETFs Driving LateDay Turns WSJ.com...
RIAA's Cary Sherman says lawsuits were the only option
Cary Sherman offers no apologies and won't for a second concede that filing lawsuits against people who pilfered digital music from artists was ineffective. On the contrary, the president of the Recording Industry Association of America makes a case that chasing file sharers into court was the only option in 2003 during one of the darkest periods ... (Read on Source)
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