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Links for 2009-01-06 [Digg]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Teen Girls: Don't Smoke Unless You want to be Fat
Remember the cool girls, huddled together in high school restrooms, puffing their cigarettes? Well, here’s consolation for the nerds in the crowd: Those teen smokers are more likely to experience obesity as adults, according to a new study from Finland.
Does someone have the Old Maid?
iTunes goes DRM free
While Phil hasn't mentioned it in the keynote just yet, it looks like iTunes might be getting a big catalog overhaul, with most major labels finally offering up DRM free tunes. Previously purchased songs are now upgradable for the same old price of $0.30 a song.
MacRumors Hacked During Live Keynote Blog
Hackers have taken over MacRumors live feed which was broadcasting the MacWorld keynote address.
Apple intros 17" MacBook Pro
17" MBP!?
2009 Macworld Day One (PICS)
Apple introduces revolutionary new laptop without keyboard
Apple Industry now one more step forward in laptop technology after introduces a new laptop call Macbook Whell. With a new slogan "one button endless possibilities", this product was create without any keyboard.

Links for 2009-01-05 [Digg]

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Apple's last Macworld beginning of new era
Apple's decision to pull Jobs from Tuesday's Macworld keynote speech--and its announcement that 2009 would be its last year at the show--deflated much of the usual pre-Macworld speculation regarding the company's 2009 product plans.
Apple's Jobs admits poor health
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is being treated for a "hormone imbalance" but is staying on as the firms CEO.
Dickonomics: How 5 Everyday Businesses Trick You
The economy is in the proverbial pooper and many are trying to cut back. Unfortunately, there's a reason you came back with a new hi-def TV and 10-gallons of discount mayonnaise last time you went to buy bread. The retailers have gotten very good at what they do.
20 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2009
You're probably playing catch up with all the great games that came out the last few months, but you better hurry up. There's a lot more coming in 2009. You can expect everything from sequels to game series reboots to brand new franchises. Here are 20 of 2009's most anticipated games.
My Christmas Unboxing: New Room
This is what my parents (and myself) got me for Christmas. After finally finishing cleaning and rearranging my room, I was able to assemble everything.
Kate Moss’ Boob Slip Is Nothing New Photo
There’s always been something about coked out supermodels that I like, besides the fact that they’re hot supermodels of course, I think it’s the fact that the don’t even seem to notice when their tits are hanging out. Here’s Kate Moss on vacation in Thailand
TD Bank to Raise $250M
Toronto-Dominion (TD) Bank has announced it will raise $250 million by issuing 7 million Class A preferred shares at $25 per share.
Macworld '09 Thoughts
With Macworld right around the corner, tommorrow, there is plenty of speculation of what is to be announced. Many believe a new Macbook Pro 17' will be available soon...........Read on.

Links for 2009-01-04 [Digg]

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Obama is Dead Serious About Quickly Going Back to the Moon
Early in the campaign trail Obama sent mixed signals on his support for manned exploration and as a NASA supporter I admit that I was fearing the worst: But now the good news is that it turns out that not only is Obama dead serious about not only going back to the moon, but trying to beat China. The second Space Race has begun!
Comet and Meteor
Nikon D40 Photo's
Here are some of the better photo's I took for my Nikon D40 Review.

Links for 2009-01-03 [Digg]

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

How to Create a Music Magazine Cover in InDesign
In this tutorial, we'll look at how to create a magazine cover in InDesign. You'll learn how to set up a page layout and add text. This is an introduction to InDesign and no previous knowledge is required. This is a simple project put together to help get you started with InDesign. Let's get to it!
Promiscuous Zesty?
The Mystery of the Nazca Lines
Since discovery by American scientist Paul Kosok in 1939, the lines on the rocky Pampa San Jose near the small desert town of Nazca have perplexed scholars. Originally thought to be the remains of irrigation lines beyond the verdant Nazca valley, it wasn't until they were seen from the air that the lines were recognizable as figures.
First Hand Account of Fire At Bangkok Club That Killed 61
Just after 12:30am on January 1st, 2009 Santika burned to the ground and took with it 61 people and injured over 200. I was there first hand with friends ringing in the new year and know all too well the firetraps these things are. Last night was a special event on account of it being New Year's but also the last night before the bar closed forever
Podcasting
How many of you know what podcasts ARE? How many of you listen to podcasts? How many of you are podcasters? And how many of you are wondering what I’m getting at?
President Bush and VolleyBall
You got to have a look at this picture and see what is President Bush watching the game or ....
Chicago May Get WiMax Later This Year
WiMax has the muscle to compete against the high-speed, land-based home Web connections provided by AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp.

Links for 2009-01-02 [Digg]

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

7 Classic Disney Movies That Taught Us Terrible Lessons
Maybe we're too hard on Disney. After all, they simply remake classic stories in cartoon form. What's not to like? Well, as you'll see, it all depends on just how much thought you apply to it. Here's seven pretty terrible lessons that Disney films taught us, whether they meant to or not.
Facebook nudity policy angers nursing moms
Web-savvy moms who breast-feed are irate that social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace restrict photos of nursing babies. The disputes reveal how the sites' community policing techniques sometimes struggle to keep up with the booming number and diversity of their members.
Gaming: America Still Plays More PS2 Than Xbox 360 and Wii C
Sometimes it's easy to lose perspective amidst marketing. Case in point: Nielsen measured that gamers, on whole, spent 31% of their time on the PS2 in 2008 (more than the Xbox 360 and Wii combined). The other interesting, though not necessarily surprising finding was that the gaming population spends more time playing the 360 than the Wii.
Hilarious Audition For A Banned Xbox 360 Commercial
The commercial was promptly banned for encouraging violent behaviour. The ad's auditions, however, aren't anywhere near as troubling.
Battle of the Touch-Screen Smartphones
The iPhone may have started the touch-screen smartphone trend, but these days, there's no shortage of competition. Which handset is right for you?
The Best Tutorials and Freebies of 2008 - NETTUTS
This article rounds up some of the best web development articles of 2008!
Why your Startup Will Fail
* You won’t have an audience* You’re going to run out of cash* You’ll get frustrated* The emotional rollercoaster will beat you* You’ll get excited about something else* But it probably won’t be the competition
Making Free Money Online
Making free money online has never been so easy and absolutely FREE. Who wants a 9 to 5 normal job and get paid per month? Everyone has the potential to do it but 90% have the desire but not the knowledge to succeed. Be the 10% who have both the desire and knowledge.
What wouldn't you do in front of your spouse?
For a couple in their sixties, Cynthia MacGregor and her live-in partner, Grant, have few hang-ups about personal boundaries: In their household, the bathroom door is always open, regardless of what's taking place inside.
John Travolta’s 16-year-old son dies in Bahamas Photo’s
John Travolta’s teenage son, Jett, died in the Bahamas after falling ill and hitting his head at his family’s vacation home, police said Friday. A house caretaker found Jett, 16, unconscious in a bathroom late Friday morning. He was taken by ambulance to a Freeport hospital,

Links for 2009-01-01 [Digg]

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Race for a New Game Machine
How the PS3 lost to the Xbox360
Blood Sugar Control Linked to Memory Decline, Study Says
As the body loses its ability to regulate glucose, parts of the brain involved in memory lose blood flow, researchers find.
Modern and Creative Bookshelf Designs (PICS)
Modern bookshelves and creative shelf designs from all over the world.

New Room

Kyle — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:09:39 +0000

I havn’t been updating the blog the last few days for a few reasons. The first is that I was looking around for a new theme. I really like the theme I have now, but I was hoping to find...

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Links for 2008-12-30 [Digg]

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Top Ten most indispensable apps for Android in 2008
"We made our selections with an emphasis on smaller apps, like utilities and tools, instead of picking the most popular apps, in the hope that people will find a great app that they may not have heard of. We also included a game, for some fun."
8 Makers Who Met Their Maker In '08
Egg McMuffins, the Slinky, the Pringles can--all ubiquitous items in our everyday lives, all invented by people who died in 2008. We salute these heroes one last time
Kevin Rose personally responds to latest Digger uprising
"Over the last four years I've developed a thick skin when reading comments re: Digg - but I'm saddened by what I read in this thread...."

Google.com?

Kyle — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:35:17 +0000

Has anyone had any problems with Google.com lately? I havn’t been able to search for anything in my Google Chrome browser, or Firefox. I can access other Google entities [Gmail, adsense, image...

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Apple Inc.’s Business Model For 2009

Kyle — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:29:30 +0000

If you have read my post on the iPhone Nano [if you havn't its here] than you know how I feel about this rumored device… But from a business side, I can see why this would be a next logical...

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The iPhone Nano: The Beginning of a New Product Line?

Kyle — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:48:56 +0000

With rumor’s swirling around about a possibly iPhone Nano being announced at this year’s Macworld Expo, I thought I would weigh in on the future of the iPhone product line. PLEASE NOTE:...

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Q&A With Jon Rettinger

Kyle — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:45:35 +0000

This is just a Christmas present to those of you who continually read the blog! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! 1. What’s your name? Jon Rettinger (jon4lakers) 2. Did you attend...

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Nikon D40 Review

Kyle — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:11:46 +0000

Since I got my Nikon D40 DSLR camera last Wednesday, I have been taking pictures. 391 pictures to be exact. I have been trying both my kit lens, my 200mm zoom lens, all of my settings on the camera,...

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Crazy Weather

Kyle — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:12:02 +0000

This is just going to be a quick update. We just visited family and drove back to the hotel in a white out. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday! To everyone traveling this holiday season,...

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Vacation

Kyle — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:59:07 +0000

Today, my family and I are leaving for a vacation to visit family in Wisconsin. I will most likely not be blogging during this weekend, so do not expect many updates. I will be bringing my iPhone, so...

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Nikon D40 Unboxing

Kyle — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:47:32 +0000

This is the video of my new Digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera. Most of the details are mentioned in the video so I won’t repeat them here. Also, here’s the link to the package I...

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MacWorld Conference & Expo 09

Kyle — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:33:53 +0000

For the past few days, there has been a lot of rumors and speculation around this upcoming Macworld, both in terms of new products and Apple’s participation. The biggest news coming out of...

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