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03 July 2009
video: tragic irony - vintage james dean driving safety video
03-07-09
16:57
GMTFiled under: Time Warp, Safety, Videos, Celebrities
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Most know how James Dean died; driving his Porsche 550 Spyder on Highway 466 in California. Dean even received a ticket earlier in the day, prompting many to assume that he was driving recklessly when the accident occurred. Later examination of the crash showed that the Hollywood icon was likely driving around 55 mph at the time of the crash; which was t
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kinky slotmachines
03-07-09
16:57
GMTWhen your band is called Kinky, you better make sure your videos are spicy as hell. We all know sex sells, so why not get a bunch of girls to dance around wearing absolutely nothing? But you do want your songs to be shown on mainstream tv channels, therefore you add something arty to the [...]
how to jailbreak the iphone 3gs
03-07-09
16:52
GMTBefore I go defile myself with burgers and beer I wanted to jailbreak my iPhone 3GS for you all. The process was amazingly simple. Using a Windows netbook - it doesn't work under Windows 7 - I simply installed iTunes and ran purplera1n. It took a second to reboot then it rolled through recovery mode, rebooted, and an app called Freeze appeared. Freeze then installed Cydia and all was right with the world.
tweetmeme wants to be the king of retweets
03-07-09
16:52
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One of the most effective ways to amplify your message on Twitter is to get your followers to retweet it to their followers. Retweeting is also becoming a popular way to pass links around Twitter. They are becoming the new currency of the Web because of the power of passed links. One service in particular, Tweetmeme, is cornering the market on retweets by making it easy for blogs and other sites to add a retweet button to every page. You
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is the kindle dx worth the money?
03-07-09
16:47
GMTAn anonymous reader writes "Now that some little time has passed, and the hype has died down a bit, I'm wondering if anyone has taken the $500 plunge and gotten a Kindle DX. From the academic-paper-reading-geek perspective, is it worth the money? How well does it work with PDFs, and is it easy to get them on and off? I haven't been able to find any good reviews on the interweb that address its usability as I would like to use it."Read more of thi
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a blonde jessica alba is in her comfort zone
03-07-09
16:39
GMTJessica Alba and a friend tested out mattresses on a shopping trip in LA on Wednesday. She also decided to try out a lighter hair color perhaps getting into the Summer spirit. This isn't the first time she's gone brighter, but what do you think - do you like her better as a blonde or a brunette? While the temperatures are rising this long Fourth of July weekend, it will give Jess a chance to show off her hot bikini body along with her new look.
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violating terms of services and cyberbullying
03-07-09
16:38
GMT"We call it cyber-bullying and we don't have a law to address it." In the matter of the United States v. Drew (pdf), the misdemeanor charges against Lori Drew have been overturned. Judge George Wu noted that violations of the Terms and Services of a website cannot be considered a crime. A Congresswoman has drafted a bill (pdf) to fill in the gaps, allowing for future cyber-bullying convictions. Previously: (1, 2, 3, 4) Cyber-bullying may affect
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analyst: 2 more gta iv episodes on the way, gta v by fiscal 2011
03-07-09
16:37
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Do you want more Grand Theft Auto? Well, that's what Todd Mitchell, analyst for Kaufman Bros. Equity Research wants. Nay, expects! Speaking to GI.biz, Mitchell stated that he's anticipating two more downloadable GTA IV episodes to launch after The Ballad of Gay Tony. "It's been indicated to me that would be the case," he said. Additionally, with Microsoft's exclusivity deal covering only two episodes, these DLC add-ons may also appear on PS3.In
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video: mending russian relations
03-07-09
16:37
GMTPresident Obama is expected in Moscow next week to discuss a wide range of issues with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Alexsei Kuznetsov reports.
u.s. forces push deeper into southern afghan towns
03-07-09
16:37
GMTLittle Taliban resistance reported day after Marine killed, several others wounded
Little Taliban resistance reported day after Marine killed, several others wounded
tmz photog seals ron artest/lakers deal
03-07-09
16:14
GMTFiled under: Talk Sports Ron Artest is officially a Los Angeles Laker -- this according to a verbal commitment he made with a TMZ photographer outside of a club at 1 AM this morning.It's reported the Lakers have offered Ron $18.7 million for three years or $33.5 million for ...Permalink
brad pitt: with friends like you...
03-07-09
16:14
GMTFiled under: Brad & Angelina Brad Pitt's bike broke down yesterday -- so he hopped a ride with some photogs (not us) so he could get to a very important meeting. Now here's the rub -- he didn't want to be filmed even though he was in a car full of pappers.
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taxpayers pay for silicon valley bloggers' holiday
03-07-09
16:14
GMTThey come over here, creating their social media...
A group of wealthy Californian bloggers are taking a holiday in the UK this month - and the taxpayer will help foot the bill.?What is your recession sales strategy?
who would want t-mobile uk?
03-07-09
16:14
GMTForget the customers, grab the spectrum and run
T-Mobile will be sold in the next few months, and the markets are salivating at the synergies possible - but it could easily be T-Mobile's network that remains in place when the dust settles.?Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing
court hits microsoft with contract kybosh
03-07-09
16:14
GMTPutting the Swiss army knife in
A Swiss federal court has reportedly handed Microsoft a temporary reprieve that allows the firm to sell its products and services to public sector customers, even though it could face an annullment in the final judgment.?Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work




