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Exposing her humourous side Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:37AMSharing twisted tales while putting a comic spin on the most intimate details of their lives in between bantering with the audience is standard among most comedians. But you can count on Dunnville's Shelley Marshall to take it up a notch.[...]
Dell tablet to get Amazon Kindle, VOD deals Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:32AMA leak of marketing material for Dell's Mini 5 on Wednesday has revealed a heavy focus on Amazon services. The tablet will have a special content deal and should not only carry Android's existing access to Amazon MP3 but a Kindle e-reader app and a viewer for Amazon's video services. The flyer found by Engadget implies Video On Demand, which so far would be new to Android....
Location-aware Facebook could hurt local ad revenues Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:16AMLost Remote Mark Briggs follows up on Tuesday's report of Facebook adopting location-based status updates to focus on the local advertising implications . He notes that "while the move will initially be seen as Facebook's attempt to compete with the growing activity on check-in based services like Foursquare, Loopt and Gowalla, the ultimate motive is more threatening to local media companies."
Dan Conradt: Retrieved mug has stories to tell Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:13AMColumnist Dan Conradt writes about what he'll go through to save his favorite coffee mug.
Man claims son's birth changed him Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:09AMCordell Miller says being in the delivery room for the birth of his son last month has made him a changed man. Miller, 23, was in Sudbury court on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to slapping the baby's mother in January, when she was weeks away from giving birth.[...]
Social Networking Gets Even More Invasive: Facebook Location Updates Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:07AMNot content enough with sharing your every life moment and brain fart via updates, photos, video and text? Do you really need to dole out more information about exactly what you’re doing every moment of every day? Well, you’re in luck. According to the New York Times, America’s favorite social networking site will launch a new [...]
Put your freezer to work when making jams, jellies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:04AMMaking your own jam and jelly is easy. At least I think it is, as I use the freezer method for most of my jams rather than the cooked method.
Cpl Richard Green's poignant tribute to fallen comrade Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:03AMCorporal Richard Green stands to attention with an army colleague as he pays his respects at the funeral of fallen soldier Cyrus Thatcher in June last year.
Google adds bike directions to Google Maps Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:47AMGoogle this morning added biking directions to Google Maps. The heavily requested feature navigates using not only bike trails but marks and uses roads that are known to be bike-friendly, including both those with bike lanes or those simply recommended for cyclists. Maps goes so far as to factor in hills and to avoid heavy car traffic....
The disk error mystery Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:41AMYou'd think that after 50 years and many billions sold, disk drives would be well understood. And you'd be wrong. Take the case of latent sector errors. by Robin Harris
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates makes surprise visit to Afghanistan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:23PMRobert Gates, the US Defence Secretary, made a surprise visit to Afghanistan yesterday and cautioned against over optimism for the new military surge there, as a report emerged detailing low morale at the American embassy in Kabul.
Caring for Your Laptop Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:22PMJeremy Sutherland wants advise on keeping his laptop healthy
US general pledges to secure symbolic Kandahar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMThe top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan pledged Monday to retake the symbolic Taliban home ground of Kandahar in a campaign that builds on early signs of progress from the huge infusion of
Brown adds to Fergie woes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:14PMWes Brown's suspected broken metatarsal has added to Manchester United's injury woes ahead of AC Milan's visit in Champions League on Wednesday.
App Store crackdown moves on to 'cookie-cutter' apps Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:11PMApple attempts at blocking unwanted titles from the App Store have evolved to target so-called "cookie-cutter" apps, developers say. The affected apps -- in the crosshairs for approximately a month, according to claims -- are mostly built with special generator software, which can be used churn out apps based on standard templates. Apple's specific focus though is said to be titles that provide ...
The National name new album, release date Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09PMThe National revealed to fans on its message board today that the group's fifth album will be titled "High Violet," due via 4AD on May 11. The Brooklyn-based quintet has already taken to a new URL highviolet.com to post some lo-fi clips of recording in the studio, with what's purportedly bits and bobs of sounds from the new set.
Governor General visits homeland of Haiti Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:01PMPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean toured the remains of the church where she was baptized, as crumbling bits of rubble cascaded into a small heap close by. Jean and her husband picked their way through the Church of St.[...]
Barnes & Noble hires Time vet to offer Nook magazines Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:56AMBarnes & Noble on Monday said it has hired Time Inc. veteran Jonathan Shar to create and head up subscription content for the Nook. Now the General Manager for the company's new Digital Newsstand and Emerging Content group, the former CNNMoney Senior VP will set up deals for magazines, newspapers and online news sites to provide regular downloads of this material for the e-reader. No early ...
Gates says more tough battles ahead in Afghan war Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:47AMUS Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday warned of "hard fighting" ahead in a visit to Kabul as his ground commander said NATO could take on the Taliban in their spiritual capital this summer.
F1: Interview with Mike Gascoyne Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:57AMInterview with Mike Gascoyne
Viaduct could still be turned into cycleway Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:54AMHOPES are rising that the Waverley Viaduct in Carlisle could be reopened as a footpath and cycleway.
iPad Apps Could Put Apple in Charge of the News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:54AMPublishers should think twice before worshipping the iPad as the future platform for magazines and newspapers. That is, if they value their independence from an often-capricious corporate gatekeeper. ...
Gates in Kabul, cautions against over-optimism Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:50AMDefense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned against over-optimism despite "bits and pieces of good news" from Afghanistan, warning of hard days ahead as he arrived on Monday to meet generals and President Hamid Karzai.
F1: Gascoyne: Reliability key to early points Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42AMLotus technical chief Mike Gascoyne thinks reliability will be key in giving his team a chance of scoring points in the early races of the season - even though the car is lacking pace.
Chilean football in show of solidarity Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:40AMThe earthquake that struck Chile just a few days ago has generated a huge swell of support from players, fans, clubs, coaches and directors.
Bills would give 'green' building breaks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:35AMThe Upper Peninsula already is a green place, but a new Senate proposal might encourage it to go even greener. Lawmakers, including Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, introduced several bills that would give tax breaks for building projects that are LEED-certified.
Lanzarote: A land of sun, sea - and soup Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:35AMLanzarote has shed its down-market image and is now the pick of the Canaries, says Max Davidson.
Ghost Hunters: Season Five, Part One Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:28AMRecommended The Series: Hey kids, do you like ghosts? Jason and Grant do. Who are Jason and Grant? They're two guys who spend their days working for Roto-Rooter installing toilets and fixing pipes, and at night head out all around the East Coast of these here United States either proving or, just as frequently, disproving evidence of paranormal activity. This unlikely hit has done good things ...
Job snapshot: Technical writer Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:18AMFor people who are good with words and readily grasp technical processes, the job of technical writer is tailor-made. Two professional technical writers describe their experience.
Transformers: War for Cybertron First Look [Xbox 360] Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:28PMWe get a look at Activision and High Moon Studios' surprising new Transformers game.
Polls Close In Iraq Amid Spate Of Deadly Attacks Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:23PMInsurgents bombed a polling station and lobbed grenades at voters Sunday, killing 36 people in attacks aimed at intimidating those taking part in an election that will determine whether the country can overcome the sectarian divisions that have plagued it since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Airport open after nine month runway renovation Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:23PMThe Telluride Regional Airport is now open after a nine-month renovation project that leveled the runway — removing both the 16-foot dip in the center of the strip, and the airport’s reputation as one of the nation’s hairiest landings.
Fire chief retiring Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:14PM A familiar firefighter will be saying farewell Friday as he retires after 41 years of battling flames.
Jade's legacy: Tragic reality star leaves £3m to beloved sons but widower Jack Tweed gets only her £14,000 car (a six ... Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:07PMJade's huge legacy for her sons, Freddie and Bobby, is said to total £3million and includes property, jewels and royalties.
Apple A4 chip, iPad vs. the competition Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:02PMAs the Apple iPad and its A4 chip get ready to ship, plenty of competing products are waiting in the wings.
Iraqis Complete Bloody Election Day Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMInsurgent Violence Kills 36, But Iraqis Show Determination as They Head to Polls; Obama Honors Voters' Courage
Fort Irwin’s namesake profiled in new book Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:59AMA newly released book seeks to uncover the stories behind the individuals, often unknown, who are the names behind military installations across the United States. “In Their Honor: The Men Behind The Names Of Our Military Installations,” by Linda...
Democratic plans for Minn. budget start emerging Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:42AMIn bits and pieces, legislative Democrats are beginning to lay out their plans for attacking Minnesota's nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
Iraqis defy intimidation to vote, attacks kill 36 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:37AMInsurgents bombed a polling station and lobbed grenades at voters Sunday, killing 36 people.
John Hughes urges off-form Sol Bamba to forget World Cup and aim for Europe Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:45AMJOHN HUGHES today urged Easter Road star Sol Bamba to forget World Cup glory and concentrate on helping drive Hibs into Europe next season.
Crashing a comet's secrets Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:37AMWhen comets loop into view from the far edges of the solar system, they can ride the night sky like beautiful apparitions, pale tails streaming behind them. Or they can be barely discernible, disappointing blobs of fuzzy light you have to strain to see.
Woman ignores gut feeling, becomes victim Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe victim said she met the woman known as “Lucy Jones” through some mutual friends. Jones called early one morning to ask if the victim would pick her up from a location on Providence Road. Jones then asked if she could stay at the victim’s residence until a friend could come get her.
Londonist Behind The Lens: Steve Way Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:56AM A series celebrating the talent of our friends over in the Londonist Flickr pool. Here, they introduce themselves and share their favourite London shots. Today, introducing Steve Way: I was born at Hyde Park Corner (in the old St George's Hospital) in the 1950s and have stayed rooted in London ever since, fascinated by the ever-changing city. When I was about 12 I discovered ...
'you kind of feel one with God, in a way' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:41AMIn late-January, native Lodian Erica Davis became the first paraplegic woman to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. She spoke with News-Sentinel reporter Jordan Guinn by telephone Wednesday afternoon. Davis discussed the good, the bad and sometimes ugly that came with her accomplishment.
Kelseyville Unified officials explain budget challenges to community Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:26AMKELSEYVILLE – Unhappy faces filled Kelseyville High School’s Student Center during a special board meeting held this week to discuss California’s budget crisis and its ill effects on Kelseyville Unified School District.
Feed your dog right Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:14AMAlthough pet ownership nowadays has become more sophisticated than 20 years ago, every so often I still encounter dog enthusiasts who would tell me that they feed their beloved pet with table food, something that can be considered different than what most pet lovers do today.
Bits 'n' Bytes: Syncing iPhone with services Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:45AMQ: How do I make my iPhone sync with my mail, calendar and contacts? A: The growing popularity of the iPhone has developers creating amazing and convenient applications making our lives simpler by using push technology. One example is Google Mail, Calendaring and Contacts.
John welcomes Phoenixville to Petrucci's Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:59PMSculpting the water ice himself, John is able to adjust the amount of fruit needed for the most lovable taste, and also, make the flavors as strong as guests prefer. For example, he knows kids do not like "the fruit bits" in their water ice, so their flavor of cherry does not include that. However, for his adult version of cherry, Bada Bing Cherry, the pieces of fruit, by popular demand, are ...
EAT: A cuppa of delight Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:54PMAFTERNOON tea is said to have originated from Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. In the early 1800s, she propagated the idea of having tea in the late afternoon to bridge the gap between luncheon and dinner which, in fashionable circles, might not be served until eight at night.
Paperback Row Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:52PMPaperback books of particular interest.