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  • Power grab: Is UW’s involvement in providing Internet access an invaluable public good? Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:17AMNo matter how vocal the opposition, the state’s new Republican leadership rarely blinks when pushing through measures it deems important.
  • CM Storm Sirus gaming headset hands-on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:39AMCM Storm -- Cooler Master's gaming-centric spinoff -- is best known for PC cases, precision mouse-pads, and PC gaming mice with catchy names like "Inferno," and " Sentinel ." There's more to PC games than computer towers and input devices however, and CM Storm is ready to try its hand at the personal audio game. Enter the CM Storm Sirus, the outfit's first foray into the world of gaming headsets ...
  • Prey 2 preview Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:56AMPrey 2 marks a departure from the original game, turning the inventive FPS into a fascinating blend of Star Wars and Blade Runner, Tom Hoggins visits planet Exodus
  • China focus: Renminbi internationalisation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:19PMIt might be the most important financial development of the century, but for company CFOs and treasurers, the implications of renminbi internationalisation are not yet clear.
  • 97% “Greedy Bastards” Endorsed Double Trouble Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:16PMOnce upon a time some 2866 men and women met at a place to play Olonkar Game, which involved praise singing of a king. They knew that the king had no ideas to rule and his kingdom was falling apart. The king himself came to the game to be praised. When he arrived he had no clothes on (lol).
  • Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/17 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:36PMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
  • Blood suckers: disease vectors and drug innovators Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:55PM[More]
  • Second household special waste and electronics recycling event announced Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:43AMSAGINAW — The Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) announces a second Household Special Waste, Computer and TV Recycling Drop-off event on Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at Arthur Hill High School/student parking lot off Malzahn Street in Saginaw. read more
  • Microsoft Announces Winners of Its 9th Annual Imagine Cup Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08PMMicrosoft has revealed the winners of their ninth annual Microsoft Imagine Cup, a student technology competition that was held in NY this week. According to information received by NY Convergence, more than 400 students from 70 different countries (out of 350,000 global registrants) came to the city to present their technology prowess by solving, “the [Full Story…]
  • iOS Accessory Roundup: Everything is everything Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:51PMAnother week, another round of iOS accessories that prove the versatility of your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. If you believe the hype, music, golf, driving, and even your health can all be improved with the right add-on. Read on for all the details and decide for yourself.
  • The unlikely sage: Roseanne: Comedian is older, wiser and — believe it or not — pretty mellow Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:24PMIn her television studio in El Segundo, Roseanne Barr is singing the Israeli national anthem — and it’s good. “If I asked you to sing ‘Hatikvah,’ would you slug me?” I had asked her hesitantly, remembering her screeching a mangled version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a baseball game in 1990.
  • Perch Hunting - on big waters. Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:09AMPerch Hunting - on big waters.
  • Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011 Winners Tap Windows Phone, Cloud and Bing Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:28AMMicrosoft named the winners of the 2011 Imagine Cup competition, an international competition of student developers building apps on Windows Phone, Windows Azure, Bing and Kinect.
  • Microsoft Reveals Imagine Cup 2011 Winners, Unveils $3 Million Grant Program Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:16PMNEW YORK, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the winners of the ninth annual Microsoft Imagine Cup , the world's premier student technology competition, honoring student innovations that address global problems such as improving road and fire safety, eradicating poverty, and creating a more sustainable environment. The company also unveiled plans to launch a three-year ...
  • Buchanan to be inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:46PMLiberty’s own Bill Buchanan is being inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
  • Five critical factors for Giants in second half Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:38PMPitching staff holding steady and Aubrey Huff refinding his hitting groove would be a good start for World Series champs.
  • Sony VAIO VPC-Z214GX Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:01PMThe Sony VAIO VPC-Z214GX is the fastest and thinnest ultraportable in the 13-inch laptop space, but failed to address heat and fan noises, among other things.
  • The Fishing Report — July 15, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:49AMThe Fishing Report — July 15, 2011
  • Celtic: Celtic skipper Scott Brown was fearless as a kid - it was clear he was headed for the big-time, says Grant ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:24AMGRANT BREBNER knew Scott Brown was destined for the big time when he heard the then Hibs teenager goading Paul Lambert about what he had achieved in the game.
  • Softball. Brown Makes an Impact Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:46PMThrough her first two seasons at Florida State University, rising junior Tiffani Brown has done everything right. She even added to her off-the-field accomplishments by speaking at the Dixie Softball State Tournament on July 7.
  • Sportsnet.ca roundtable: Jays at the break Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:16PMThe Toronto Blue Jays have been many things during the first-half of the 2011 baseball season, but boring has not been one of them.
  • Sportsnet.ca Roundtable: Jays at the break Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:46PMThe Toronto Blue Jays have been many things during the first-half of the 2011 baseball season, but boring has not been one of them.
  • Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:23PMThe aggressively priced Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-6431's combination of gaming-ready graphics and a fast processor in a 13-inch body offers a great punch for a good price, provided you can live without a DVD drive.
  • Analyst: Apple ripe for HDTV and 'Genius Squad' Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:11PMThe Apple HDTV rumor has reared its head again. This time it comes with talk of Apple expanding its tech support offering to help install the thing in your house. Originally posted at Apple Talk
  • Must-Haves for College Life From Black & Decker Appliances Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:06AMMISSION, KS--(Marketwire - Jul 11, 2011) - (Family Features) Far from home for the first time, many college-bound students face new challenges and responsibilities not always covered on the SAT -- from term papers and study groups, to unforgiving professors, part-time jobs and all the other nuances of newfound independence.
  • Home Run Derby a wasted opportunity for Diamondbacks, MLB Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:19AMBickley: The hometown city has no one to cheer for in the Home Run Derby, and every reason to boo.
  • MLB All Star Game 2011: Which League Has Advantage in All-Star Game? Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:04PMUnlike every other sports All-Star exhibition, Major League Baseball’s actually means something. Whichever league wins this contest receives home-field advantage in the World Series. With just one more day of scheduled games left before we head into the All-Star break, it’s time to run down the league’s to see which team has the advantage heading into the contest. First, we have to look at who ...
  • Discovering the Spirit of the Mountains Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:27AMHUNTER — Now in its fifth year, the Town of Hunter Stone Carving Seminar will begin anew on Monday, July 25 and run, Mondays through Saturdays, through Aug. 7.
  • Nigeria: A Stroll Around 'Hells' Gate Park in Kenya Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:22AMThe word "Hell" depicts a notion that no one will want to associate with as the term is believed by the two dominant religions of Islam and Christianity to be a place of torment prepared for those who disobey the commandments of the Almighty God.
  • Outdoor notebook Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:17AMThe outdoor calendar runs every Friday.
  • OUTDOORS: Nooksack humpy season set to start Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:53PMWhatcom County anglers will get their first crack at Nooksack River humpies in at least six years st
  • TOWN TALK: Chiklis leads Boston's Fourth celebration, more Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:37PMHollywood visit fires up Andover firefighters Celebrating the Fourth of July in grand style was Andover's Fire Department. The men in red got a visit from Andover native and Hollywood actor Michael Chiklis, who stopped by AFD's central location on North Main Street last Friday. He was in town to host the televised "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" on the Fourth of July. Chiklis also performed ...
  • Resurgent players will shine in Arizona Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:18PMResurgent players will shine in Arizona
  • Gameinformer Online Radio - Episode 19-2 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:18PMThis week, we've got Jayson and special guest Andy on to talk about everything but the news. ...Because there isn't any news. Hope you guys like Kingdom Hearts! ...( read more )
  • Speckled trout push toward Causeway (Reel report) Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:38AMThe biggest change on the local fishing scene is that speckled trout appear to be making a steady push toward the Causeway.
  • 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience review from North America Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:25AMWhat things have gone wrong with the car? General comments? While many have mocked me for purchasing such a "behemoth" of a vehicle, I have been nothing but satisfied with my purchase of the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS around seven months ago.
  • OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, July 7 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:50PMThe fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can be sent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can also be posted to Jim ...
  • OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, July 7 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:50PMThe fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can be sent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can also be posted to Jim ...
  • Sony 'PSN Pass' To Restrict Used Online Access In Some First-Party Titles Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:00PMSony will include a "PSN Pass" code needed to activate "full online access" in new copies of some first-party titles, starting with September's release of Resistance 3, the company announced today. The company didn't offer details on how used and rental players would access online features in these titles, but did clarify that first-party use of the passes will be decided on a game-by-game basis ...
  • Sony 'PSN Pass' To Restrict Used Online Access In Some First-Party Titles Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:00PMSony will include a "PSN Pass" code needed to activate "full online access" in new copies of some first-party titles, starting with September's release of Resistance 3, the company announced today. The company didn't offer details on how used and rental players would access online features in these titles, but did clarify that first-party use of the passes will be decided on a game-by-game basis ...
  • Lovingston July 4 parade celebrates America's independence Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:20AMLady Liberty waves to the crowd while catching a ride on an area emergency truck on Monday at the Lovingston Fourth of July parade. Credit: Lee Luther Jr.
  • Somalia: The "Transition" Continues to Drift Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:00AMThe signing of the Kampala Accord on June 9 brought to an end the first phase of the attempt(s) to control "Somalia's" "transition" to a permanent government that began in January, 2011. It is worth noting that no steps towards implementing a "transition" have been made yet; all the energies and activities of the various players have been devoted to fighting over who would take over the ...
  • Puzzle Agent 2 Review [PC] Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:49PMFBI problem-solver Nelson Tethers is back for more of the same in Puzzle Agent 2.
  • David Trueman: The Ups and Downs of Minor Metal Investing Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:06PMThe critical metals space is shifting. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Dr. David Trueman, a consulting geologist, points to opportunities in global mining, processing and recycling of "-um" metals for growing electronic applications.
  • Severe drought takes toll on Texas athletic fields Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:12PMLLANO — The two practice fields used by high school football teams here still look green, but perhaps not for long. This Central Texas town recently banned outdoor irrigation using city water, so workers have laid hundreds of feet of pipe from the...
  • Microsoft throws DVD kit in with Xbox Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:13PMMicrosoft announced Monday that it has begun offering a full-cost rebate for a DVD playback kit purchased in conjunction with the company's Xbox video game console. The DVD kit includes a remote...
  • Celebrity Bowling Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:24AMHighly Recommended You wouldn't think a DVD with a title like Celebrity Bowling would be almost hypnotically entertaining - until, that is, you look at the bizarre/inspired/goofy parings of talent. I mean, Dick Martin & Billy Barty vs. John Schuck & Michael Ansara? How about Donald O'Connor & Rosemary Clooney vs. Rose Marie & Morey Amsterdam? Roy Rogers & Adam West vs. Kent McCord & Gary Collins ...
  • Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/3 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:19AMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
  • Bikini-Clad Russian Soccer Players Declare That The "Time Of Female Football Has Come," Are Correct [Video] Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:04AM# wakeupdeadspin Your morning roundup for July 2, the day a few Marines face time in the brig because they married solely for money . More »
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 2011: Predicting Every Game of Their Upcoming Schedule Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:11AMEvery April, two things are certain:  taxes will be due and the NFL schedule will be dissected by fans eager to catch their first glimpses of what the new season will deliver.  Steelers fans are no different; in fact, our eagerness is only catalyzed by the team's constant success in the Super Bowl era. Predicting games from week to week is a fool's errand, so attempting to persuade judgments ...