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Donovan rips MLS teammate Beckham in book

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:39 +0000

David Beckham has come under attack from L.A. Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan just as he prepares to return for action with the MLS team.

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State of the Art: A Router So Complete, and Vexing

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:00 +0000

From D-Link comes a device that offers virtually every home router feature you can think of, and then some. Too bad it’s so user-unfriendly.

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House of Pain: GOP’s Class of ‘94

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:40 +0000

Both John Ensign and Mark Sanford were members of the famed Republican House class of 1994. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS Related posts:Sanford was in South AmericaHouse Condemns Iran’s Suppression of ProtestsNew Documents Reveal Sotomayor’s White House Contacts Related posts:

Biden Begins His Visit in Iraq

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:31 +0000

The vice president has been tasked to be the top administration envoy to Iraq. More: continued here Related posts:Joe Biden Seeks to Mend Fences on European VisitBiden Teases Obama Over Teleprompter DependenceObama Quietly Marks Troop Withdrawal in Iraq Related posts:

Tech Today: Cleaning Up Music Files, Electronics Recycling, More

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:37 +0000

Small electronics makers struggle to mandated recycling programs, mobile-phone use gets cheaper in the EU, more.

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More iPhone App Controversy with Alleged Underaged Nudity

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:07:41 +0000

Wired reports on the latest high profile app removal from the App Store related to nudity. This time, a free app called BeautyMeter was removed due to an inappropriate image of a nude minor.

The photo … depicts a photo of a nude …

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Shaquille O’Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: ‘Win a ring for the King’

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:03 +0000

Shaquille O’Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. More: continued here Related posts:Sources: Phoenix Suns agree to send Shaquille O’Neal to Cleveland CavaliersShaquille O’Neal officially traded to Cleveland Cavaliers, joins LeBron JamesSources: Shaquille O’Neal-to-Cleveland Cavaliers trade not imminent Related posts:

Anthony Kim shoots 62, sets course record at Congressional at AT&T National

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:07:13 +0000

Anthony Kim has set the course record at Congressional with an 8-under 62, giving the defending champion a two-shot lead in the AT&T National.

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White House Issues Memo in Wake of Washington Post Flap

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:48 +0000

In light of an uproar over a newspaper flier seeking lobbyists’ money in exchange for attendance with administration advisers and reporters at a salon on health care, the White House has issued a new advisory for staff receiving invitations to outside events.

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Venus Williams, Serena Williams to meet in Wimbledon women’s final

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:07:10 +0000

Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in 2 hours, 49 minutes. Venus Williams needed only 51 minutes to overwhelm Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 and reach her eighth Wimbledon final.

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Bits: How Much Did Michael Jackson Rock the Web?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:07:57 +0000

Compete, an analytics firm, crunched some numbers to quantify the demand for Michael Jackson information after his death.

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And for You, Mr. McNamee? Ah, Yes–The Boiled Crow Sandwich. [Digital Daily]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:08 +0000

Palm seems to have satiated pent-up early demand for its new Pre smartphone, constrained supplies be damned. In a pair of investor notes issued today, analysts at Pali Research and JP Morgan say that sales of the Pre have tapered off to a point where supply and demand are roughly in parity.

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RIM Gains Mobile Browser Share [Digital Daily]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:04 +0000

A noteworthy metric in the latest mobile browser share report from StatCounter: RIM’s BlackBerry has been making some meaningful gains in the world-wide mobile browser market. According to the research house, which tracks page views by browser on mobile devices and the desktop, RIM has boosted its share of the market quite a bit since the beginning of this year.

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Trevor Ariza meets with Houston Rockets

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:07:35 +0000

A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.

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Obama on the Economy, Affirmative Action and More

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:07:12 +0000

The president sits down for an interview with The Associated Press, touching on many issues. More: continued here Related posts:Obama: Economy to get worse before it improves. Us: Thanks?!Obama: New Layoffs Show Need for Urgent ActionObama Sees ‘Signs of Progress’ on Economy Related posts:

The Early Word: More Lost Jobs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:18 +0000

The unemployment rate inches upward, providing more evidence of a sustained downturn.

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New in Theaters this weekend: Public Enemies, Ice Age 3D

Reilly Mcshane — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:52:14 +0000

Fourth of July weekend doesn’t offer a typical massive film. Instead, we have one sqaurely aimed at adults and the other at kids. Both Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, and Ice Age 3D, actually opened this past Wednesday. Ice Age should take the crown this weekend, with about $45 million for the actual weekend – and $65 for the five day period after opening. Public Enemies will actually come in third this weekend – taking in around $25 million over the weekend and $40 million since it opened. Transformers, the monstrosity, will likely come in second over the weekend, garning around $45 million – which means it could top Ice Age. Transformers could pass the $300 million mark when all is said and done. Nothing else is opening in wide release. The Hangover and the Proposal should both snag around $10 million each – with the Hangover passing the $200 million mark – a true surprise smash for this year.

New this weekend:

Public Enemies
Directed by Michael Mann and starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. The film has been getting mostly good reviews – some great – but praise is not universal. Also, audiences are reportedly a little disappointed in the lack of action – expecting more shoot ‘em up. The R rating and long film lenght further limit its appeal. The film should do pretty well – maybe reaching $100 million for its run. Respectable, but not great.

Ice Age 3D
This is one of those films you know exactly what to expect. Reviews aren’t as good as the previous films, but it shouldn’t matter. The 3D is reportedly excellent. It will be a big hit with the kids – with enough adult moments to make it worth our time.

Psystar Exits Bankruptcy, Launches New Xeon-Based Systems Running OS X

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:07:07 +0000

Psystar, manufacturer of unauthorized Mac clones currently involved in a legal battle with Apple, reports that it has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is again prepared to take on Apple. Psystar filed for bankruptcy just over one month ago.

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Jonah Hill Joins ‘Puffy Chair’ Director For An ‘Obtuse Love Triangle’

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:45 +0000

First Jonah Hill nearly tackled writer/director Mark Duplass at the South by Southwest film festival in Austin, going on and on about how much he loved Duplass’ debut film “The Puffy Chair,” an indie fav about two brothers who go on a cross-country road trip. Then Hill went and told The New York Times that [...]

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Cyberbullying Report Opposes Regulation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:00 +0000

A recent report on cyberbullying suggests that, unlike other Internet scares, this one is well-founded, but questions some of the regulatory efforts that are gathering steam around the tactic. More: continued here Related posts:Security Experts React to Obama’s Cybersecurity ReportObama Releases Cybersecurity Report: ‘Much Work to Be Done’Dems cry hypocrisy, GOP opposes bill Related posts: