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Netflix Isn’t Giving Up on First-Run Films Yet

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:25:42 +0000

A few months back, word came out that Netflix was wheeling and dealing behind the scenes to build up its young streaming video catalog. But given the relatively low revenue from the streaming catalog, content providers (movie studios) were reluctant to offer much in the way of content–so Netflix made them an offer.

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Will Apple Let the VLC iPad App Survive?

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:51:08 +0000

No matter what kind of computer you have or what OS you use, VLC is usually the best way to play back video. On Mac, Windows, and Linux, VLC is an ultra-lightweight program that plays anything you throw at it, whether it’s a pirated high-def video in .MKV, a ripped DVD in H.264, or a streaming Flash video. It takes a little bit of know-how to get the most out of it, but for most uses, it couldn’t be simpler: drag a video, any video, onto VLC, and enjoy

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Apple Game Center: Full List of Games – Where are they? : Product …

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:10:43 +0000

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Dorsal-Finned Rupert Murdoch Attacks Sad Arthur Sulzberger in CGI Deathmatch

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:22:38 +0000

A shark man! Cash cannons! Mexican stereotypes! A dance-off! The New York Times and Wall Street Journal could both learn a few things from Next Action Media about sexing up a dull story. Rupert Murdoch has a shark fin. He circles the Statue of Liberty and climbs onto land, flanked by a swarm of yellow helicopters

GM’s OnStar To Add Facebook, Music?

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:57:01 +0000

According to an unconfirmed (but very plausible) story from Bloomberg , GM is planning to revamp its in-car communications service, OnStar, to better compete with newer systems like Ford’s collaboration with Microsoft , Sync.

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Apple Patent Foresees Sexy, Bulletproof iPhone 5

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:10:35 +0000

Apple patents come , and Apple patents go (and some get shelved for future legal battles). Yet occasionally one stands out: Like this one, for a cosmetically attractive composite material. It may point the way to future indestructible iDevices

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European Parliament passes anti-ACTA declaration

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:53:48 +0000

Well, all I can say is good for them! They seem to have more respect for an individual’s rights than the US government. Ars Technica reports that the French La Quadrature du Net sees it as a sign that this is the end of ACTA: “Written Declaration 12 is a strong political signal sent by the EP to the Commission that ACTA is not tolerable as a way of bypassing democratic processes. Legislation related to Internet, freedom of speech and privacy cannot be negotiated in secrecy under the direct influence of entertainment industry lobbies,” said spokesperson Jérémie Zimmermann.

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How To Maximize Motivation and Optimize Time

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:22:47 +0000

The key idea is this… how much time do you waste? Another way to put that is – “Are you doing the most critical thing you need to do RIGHT NOW?” Put yet another way – “Wherever you are, be there.” If you are out on a picnic with the family, HAVE FUN.

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[News] 5 O’Clock Shadow

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:14:24 +0000

News you can’t leave work without: Former Illini Shawn Roof finished his minor league baseball season with a flourish. In 25 games with Class AAA Toledo after being promoted by the parent Detroit Tigers, the second baseman hit .354 with a .441 on-base percentage.

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Deepak Chopra’s “Muhammad” to be released early as ebook

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:11:16 +0000

According to the NY Times the book will go on sale in ebook form weeks ahead of the print book’s publication date of September 21.

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