October 15, 2005

How to Do Cube Roots of 9 Digit Numbers in Your Head

A method for doing cube roots of 9 digit numbers in your head. Show the world you are a mental arithmetic genius!

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How to get by on only 4.5 hours of sleep!

The author states the the overall quantity of sleep doesn't matter as long as it is in 90 minute multiples. He functions on 3 hours of sleep at night and one 90 minute nap in the evening and feels completely alert and refreshed.

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Hidden Doors

This website is a custom hidden door company in California.

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BitTorrent clients review

Reviews some of the most popular BT clients and talks about their pros and cons. Some of the clients included in this review are: Azureus, BitComet, ABC, µTorrent and G3 Torrent.

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Beyond the Petabyte

Cool site detailing all the byte sizes from one bit through the yottabyte.

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HOW-TO: Convert a DVD for your iPod (with video) in Windows

Todayâ??s how-to will take you through the steps of getting from DVD to the new iPod (with video) on the Windows platform. Happy portable watching!

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Reg edits with Windows XP

Registry Edits for Windows XP

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October 14, 2005

One-Fifth of Human Genes Have Been Patented, Study Reveals

A new study shows that 20 percent of human genes have been patented in the United States, primarily by private firms and universities.

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New Invention Allows Humans to Walk On Water

Inventist is a small company near Portland, that is making a big splash with innovative ideas. The Aquaskipper is a human powered hydrofoil able to let users literally "walk on water" at a comfortable and impressive 17 mph!

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Genetically Modified Plant Detects Landmines By Turning Red

ARESA. have invented a way to detect land mines via - genetically modifying plants - so that they turn red - when they sense TNT. (click on 'The Technology', check comments for video)

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The Next Generation Blue Marble - EARTH ANIMATION

yearsntists and data visualizers stitched together a full year's worth of monthly observations of the land surface, coastal oceans, sea ice, and clouds into a seamless, photo-like mosaic of every square kilometer

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Part 3: Azureus Anonymity *not dupe, Original

This is the finale to my three part Azureus How-To series. My goal for this article is to have your Azureus installation running on the Tor anonymizing overlay network for TCP. THIS IS NOT A DUPE, this is ORIGINAL content. Kevin & Alex: See you @ cre824!

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Apple's REAL plan for the IPod Video

Interesting take on what Mr. Jobs and Co. plan on doing...

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Paper thin televisions

This could be quite cool. Cheap, paper-thin TV screens that can be used in newspapers and magazines have been unveiled by German electronics giant Siemens.

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First review of Video iPod (with many pics)

Here is a good review of the new 5G iPod from iLounge. Be patient to load the page because there are many pics!

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Apple to Start Massive Media Exchange Network called Vingle

Apple filed for the trademark earlier this month under three distinct categories. The first filing describes Vingle as: "Telecommunication services, namely, electronic transmission of streamed and downloadable audio and video files via computer and other communications networks; providing on-line chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc...

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MTV Buys IFILM for $49 million

It's official, MTV Networks has bought IFILM. People expected the announcement to happen, and there were grumblings, but the press releases have hit the wire... and it's official.

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October 13, 2005

Microsoft Gaming Innovation Video

This is really cool!! Microsoft showing off "new" technology. (can't figure out the actual date)

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Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain

"A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains...The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain."..................and here I quit, thinking I was killing my brain cells when in fact I was smoking my way to "genius"!!!

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Bill Gates surprises students as "stand in" professor

Fresh from kissing and making up with Real, Bill visits the University of Wisconsin to stump for high tech careers and talk about "the exciting opportunities for today's students as they enter fields related to technology."

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THE most unique homepage website design on the Internet

http://www.vrmag.org/ then click "interactive fullscreen navigation" for a fab and unique panoramic photo with 360-degree menus hanging around.

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PSP vs. Video iPod

An in-depth look at the challenges facing Sony as they battle Apple's new multimedia device.

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iTunes 6.0 Breaks JHymn

iTunes 6.0 Warning - It appears that if you make any purchases using iTunes 6.0, from that point on you must use 6.0 � and then JHymn won't work for you either. JHymn will have to learn how to perform the iTunes 6.0 protocol before this problem is likely to be fixed -- so hang on, it could be a bit of a wait.

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Spyware Can Constitute illegal Trespass On Home Computers

A federal trial court in Chicago has ruled recently that the ancient legal doctrine of trespass to chattels (meaning trespass to personal property) applies to the interference caused to home computers by spyware.

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Geek goes popular on Myspace

Looks like this guy really wanted to be popular on myspace. Actually kind of interesting when you read it, heh.

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Rip DVDs for the new iPod Video!

Apple has restricted the video content that can be shown on the new video iPod to 320x240 resolution. This sucks if you have DVDs that are not in that format. Here is a simple guide for Mac users wanting to transfer their DVDs to their new iPods. Is there a podtorrent.com yet?

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October 12, 2005

Watch the "One More Thing..." Special Event Video!

Apple is now streaming the One More Thing... special event, featuring the new iPod and updated iMac. Enjoy!

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The $500 Gaming Machine

Tom's Hardware latest article about how to build a good gaming system below $500.

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How to make Azureus BitTorent Client completely anonymous

The RIAA will never find you... This article differs from the previous submission about anonymous bittorrent in that it is specifically a tutorial for Azureus.

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Spielberg's new physical emersion technology

Steven Spielberg says he's not only seen the future of cinema - he's invented it. He claims he's got a top-secret technological advancement in the works that will allow you to not just watch a movie, but "physically be inside the experience".

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802.11n at 600 Mbps?

A compromise proposal on the 802.11n specs may result in 600 Mbps performance. This proposal, sponsored by the EWC has some major names behind it as well.

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Reuters News + Google Maps = News Map

Google Maps with the Reuters News Agency website. News Map places a pin on the story and colour coded pins show you what news category the story falls within.

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LIVE: Apple release new thinner iMac with built in camera....

The all-new iMac has three new features: it's thinner, it's got an iSight videocamera built in, and it's got a new app called Photobooth - 'the funnest app we've ever written.

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DigitalLife TV Episode 9 WATCH IT NOW

Everyone get up and watch it, the more people watch the more they will do. They all need us to watch it especially when its live so they can see people are taking their time out to stop everything else and watch it. I know I am. Im looking forward to IPTV Ruling the bandwidth! Heheh!

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Mercedes Benz will debut hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid in Tokyo

Take hybrids, the current automotive technology du jour, and combine it with hydrogen fuel cells, the great white hope, and you get what might possibly be the future of automotive propulsion. The powerplant will be showcased in the Mercedes Benz F600 Concept, set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this month.

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CSS Opacity in Mozilla and IE

An extensive how-to guide on achieving opacity through CSS3.

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How to get your OWN videos on the iPod video

I was wondering if it's possible to get my own videos (that I've either taken or ripped) on the iPod and it seems Quicktime Pro 7 will do the trick. I hope there are other ways.

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Engadget's First impressions of the new iPod and iMac G5

Ryan block tells us his thoughts about the new iPod and the iMac G5 along wih the Apple Remote and Front Row. He says that the new iPod "feels slim and easy to hold even after two weeks spent with my nano." Interesting read. Check it out.

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Sign Up Page For Google Wallet

The actual sign page for the much anticipated Google Payment Service has been discovered.

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Top 100 Free Downloadable Fonts

Fonts such as "CocaCola", "Disney", "Evanescence", "The Simpsons" "PlayStation", "Austin Powers", "Blade II", "Matrix", "Harry Potter"...even a super cool "Barcode" font!

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Microsoft, others teach kids to code

A story about a new kids-oriented Web site by MS dedicated to teaching kids about computer programming. Includes a roundup of other kids' programming resources we've discussed in the past.

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Whoa. iTunes 6?

feralgoat on flickr posted a message that he recieved in iTunes today. iTunes is coming!

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October 11, 2005

Apple set to release new Macs, iPods that dynamically change color?

Macdaily News reports: Way back in December 2002, we reported that Apple had applied for a new United States Patent, number 20020190975, for a "computing device with dynamic ornamental appearance."

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Serenity Evangelism: Firefly in 30 Minutes

I'm sure most who have seen both Serenity and Firefly will agree the movie has more impact in the context of the series -- unfortunately a lot of people interested (or potentially interested) in Serenity will never see it. For the sake of promoting the movie, I've compiled some key moments from the series into a video. Spread the word Browncoats!

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Recharge Standard Alkaline Batteries!!!

I know I know...Afrotech has been submitted before, but this is specific. Check it out. I'm gonna try this as soon as I get my soldering station back.

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Apple Makes it's First Annual $1,000,000,000 Profit!

Apple Computer Inc. probably will report today that annual profit topped $1 billion for the first time as sales of the iPod music player fueled revenue and buoyed demand for the company's computers.

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Using Google to download free Movies

Some days ago i told you how to use the google search to find Mp3 files and Ebooks. Today I will describe how to use similar searches to find movies using google searches.

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Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1 widescreen LCD display for $394!

Dell Home offers the Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $699. Coupon codes "D8Q403R9G4FJ32" (35% off) and "82JMMHN1GRWXLZ" ($60 off) drop it to $394.35. Add $2.60 for shipping and handling. Deals end October 13 at 7 am ET or at 4,000 uses.

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Video iPod after all?

ThinkSecret now believes that, despite conflicting reports earlier in the week, a video iPod will actually be announced at tomorrow's Apple event.

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Engadget gets hands on with the 360

So Engadget writer Peter Rojas managed to get hands on with the Xbox 360 for a couple of hours, how lucky. He says that he wasnâ??t â??blown away by every title I saw, but overall I walked away impressedâ??. Can't wait to get mine.

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Sign Up Page For Google Wallet

The actual sign page for the much anticipated Google Payment Service has been discovered.

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Unborn Star Revealed

A space cloud that is featureless on the outside contains a star about to be born, astronomers found upon closer inspection.

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October 10, 2005

Inspirational CSS Designs

Design Shack offers regular examples of great CSS, standards based design to help inspire and create. They feature any website which shows off some flair, and doesn't fit into the standard pattern we come to expect from CSS design.

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Firefox eye candy

This page shows the capabilities of Firefox and Mozilla browsers using standard web features such as CSS, DHTML, JavaScript. Check out the "Eagle Shadow" especially.

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The Zombie Hunters

"This article is scary. Crackers tried to get this company to pay $10,000 in protection money. The company refused, and it now costs them a half-million a year just to stay online. A brutal story."

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Updated Firefox Tweaking Guide!

Whether you're a first-time user or a veteran, this Firefox Tweak Guide brings together all the major tips, tricks and tweaks for Firefox. From the basic to the advanced, the following 11 pages of information are sure to enhance your Firefox experience.

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TIVO in your cellphone

That's right LG unveils a phone (obviously not for the US) that can pause live tv while you take a call!!

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Google global wi-fi/satellite based Internet ?

Just when you thought Google couldnâ??t get any more jaw-dropping with its latest explorations, you realize with a sudden and exasperated â??omigodâ?? that this is biggerâ?¦much bigger than we imagined. Google, NASA, and MIT are going to change the worldâ?¦again.

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Install a Terabyte of Home LAN Storage

For about $600, you can get nearly a terabyte of online home LAN storage â?? 800 GB to be precise - into a form factor about the size of a smaller toaster.

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Supersonic Jet Test Successful

Tests of a supersonic jet planned to be a Concorde's successor have been hailed a success in South Australia's outback.

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Collection of Pixar Short Films

A little collection of Pixar short films for your viewing pleasure

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Dvorak on Microsoft's Protection Racket

Microsoft seems to be caught in its own conflict of interest web by offering protection for its own operating system instead of just fixing the code. Will it be done, or can Microsoft just admit that its OS can't guarantee security? Find out what John C. Dvorak has to say in his no-holds bar column.

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October 9, 2005

Glass which generates electricity: finally, windows that are useful.

Essentially they're solar panels, but clear glass.

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Cool background shadow effect made with CSS

This effect also called drop shadows is what you see in some web pages when the background color fades from top to bottom, if you want to learn how to use it, you are just a click away.

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Hacking the Rubix Cube

Recently I have been challenged to complete a rubix cube in under 30 seconds for extra credit from one of my professors. This site shows how you can complete a rubix cube in under 30 seconds, if I can do it, why can't you? How long does it take you to complete the cube?

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Apple And Samsung In BIG LEGAL TROUBLE over the Apple Nano

Finally we know how they were able to obtain those Flash modules so cheap.. "engaging in unfair trading practices" huh?

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Hacking the Rubix Cube

Recently I have been challenged to complete a rubix cube in under 30 seconds for extra credit from one of my professors. This site shows how you can complete a rubix cube in under 30 seconds, if I can do it, why can't you? How long does it take you to complete the cube?

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You think you know how good Next-Gen looks... Think again.

This site has video's from Microsoft's X05 event in Amsterdam last week, if you thought that the Xbox360 was just an "Xbox 1.5" these video's will change your mind. Now go preorder you 360! Amazing.

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Photos of 3D Holographic Displays!

Pretty Awesome!

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Apple Seeds New 10.4.2 Build - There's A New MS In Town

The OSx86 Project has a new editorial out concerning the latest OS X Intel update. Through careful analysis of Apple's latest software update, it's beginning to seem like Apple is the next Microsoft.

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Ten Xbox 360 Dev Kits stolen in Germany

Microsoft lost 10 top secret Xbox 360 developer kits from a warehouse in Düren, Germany. The developer kits arrived late August in unmarked packages together with other Microsoft products. The kits were destined for game developers to adapt their games to the new technology.

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New Canon camera detects smiles

This is cool. The camera has an artificial intelligence system which waits for smiles and bright eyes to peak before snapping the picture.

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Slowing Light Down To 245 Meters Per Second!

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have made a dramatic advance in their quest to slow light down for applications in speedier communication networks. The researchers clocked the speed of light at 245 meters per second, or three-quarters the speed of sound in air.

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Microsoft to Release 9 Patches on Tuesday

As usual, Microsoft will launch next Tuesday a new patch collection, comprised of nine updates, one of them being rated as â??criticalâ??.

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Windows Vista Sidebar ported to XP

Title says it all, the Windows Vista sidebar now on XP. (yeah my name, the irony, but I also have a PC)

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Watch free online TV channels from around the world

Beeline TV provides a selection of the best broadband internet television channels. - Enjoy news, TV shows, movies, music, entertainment and sports. A fast connection to the internet is recommended.

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Solar Telescope Yields Striking New Sunspot Images

Advanced technologies now available at the National Science Foundation's Dunn Solar Telescope at Sunspot, NM, are revealing striking details on the surface of the Sun.

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Pictures of Kahuna aka the Hotmail Beta

A few pictures of the new hotmail interface codename "Kahuna" which is currently in private beta with 90% internal Microsoft employees. Trying to be too much like Gmail I think, but that is just my opinion.

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