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Week in Microsoft: more Windows Phone 7 Series details
Ars Technica - February 27, 2010
Let's look back at the week that was in Microsoft news. Here were the top stories:
Media Center, gaming fixes arrive for Windows 7
Ars Technica - February 24, 2010
Microsoft has released a slew of nonsecurity updates on Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center, the majority of which are for the latest versions of the client and server operating systems.
Leaked: WinPhone 7 Series dev to use almost all managed code
Ars Technica - February 19, 2010
One of the many unanswered questions about Windows Phone 7 Series is what the application development situation will be like. A few details have started to emerge; through both official and unofficial channels (via WM PowerUser ).
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-140f
PC Magazine - February 1, 2010
The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-140f ($1,029.98 list) is one of Hewlett-Packard 's new consumer elite PCs that were introduced at CES 2010 , replacing the aging Pavilion Elite 9000 series we've seen over the past few years.
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-140f
PC Magazine - February 1, 2010
The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-140f ($1,029.98 list) is one of Hewlett-Packard 's new consumer elite PCs that were introduced at CES 2010 , replacing the aging Pavilion Elite 9000 series we've seen over the past few years.
From Cinepak to H.265: a brief history of video compression
Ars Technica - December 21, 2009
When we asked our faithful readers what technological advances had made the biggest difference to their lives, Prospero424 stepped up to the plate to deliver a humdinger: video compression.
From Cinepak to H.265: a brief history of video compression
Ars Technica - December 21, 2009
When we asked our faithful readers what technological advances had made the biggest difference to their lives, Prospero424 stepped up to the plate to deliver a humdinger: video compression.
Skip Commercials on Your DVR
Wired - November 30, 2009
We're in the middle of basketball and football season, which means it may feel like you're watching almost as many ads as free throws and passes. Forgo the TV time-out and learn how to skip commercial breaks on your DVR with a single button press.
Skip Commercials on Your DVR
Wired - November 30, 2009
We're in the middle of basketball and football season, which means it may feel like you're watching almost as many ads as free throws and passes. Forgo the TV time-out and learn how to skip commercial breaks on your DVR with a single button press.
Windows 8 in 2012?
PC World - November 23, 2009
Microsoft appears to be on track to update Windows every three years.
Windows 8 in 2012?
PC World - November 23, 2009
Microsoft appears to be on track to update Windows every three years.
New Pogoplug brings hard drives online with additional USB ports, bright colors
ZDNet - November 20, 2009
The original Pogoplug was a $99 solution that turned any USB external hard drive or memory stick into a makeshift online server. On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced its new Pogoplug, adding more sync capabilities, additional USB ports and a splash of color for $129.
New Pogoplug brings hard drives online with additional USB ports, bright colors
ZDNet - November 20, 2009
On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced its new Pogoplug, adding more sync capabilities, additional USB ports and a splash of color for $129.
New Pogoplug brings hard drives online with additional USB ports, bright colors
ZDNet - November 20, 2009
The original Pogoplug was a $99 solution that turned any USB external hard drive or memory stick into a makeshift online server. On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced its new Pogoplug, adding more sync capabilities, additional USB ports and a splash of color for $129.
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 coming November 24
Ars Technica - November 19, 2009
Microsoft today announced that Windows Home Server (WHS) Power Pack 3 (PP3) will be available in all shipping languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) on November 24, 2009.
Skip Commercials on Your DVR
Wired - November 19, 2009
Summary: New page: So you finally caved and got that DVR. Welcome to the 21st century! Whether you bought a TiVo, leased a set-top box from your cable company, submitted to the Windows Media Center hegemon... So you finally caved and got that DVR. Welcome to the 21st century!
Skip Commercials on Your DVR
Wired - November 19, 2009
Summary: New page: So you finally caved and got that DVR. Welcome to the 21st century! Whether you bought a TiVo, leased a set-top box from your cable company, submitted to the Windows Media Center hegemon... So you finally caved and got that DVR. Welcome to the 21st century!
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 coming November 24
Ars Technica - November 19, 2009
Microsoft today announced that Windows Home Server (WHS) Power Pack 3 (PP3) will be available in all shipping languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) on November 24, 2009.
Laptop reliability survey: ASUS and Toshiba win, HP fails
Engadget - November 17, 2009
Boy, do we have a nice slab of data for you to sink your teeth into today. The 3-year service history of more than 30,000 laptops has been pored over, analyzed, and reduced to gorgeous comparative charts, which you know you're dying to know more about.
HP Pavilion Elite e9240f
PC Magazine - November 17, 2009
When we hear a product described as middle-of-the-road we tend to see it in a negative light, but the HP Pavilion Elite e9240f is in the middle and at just $950 that is a very good thing.
Evoluce ONE gives you 47 inches of multitouch surface to play with (video)
Engadget - November 17, 2009
We're kind of late to this party, but better late than never, right?
Android???s Rapid Growth Has Some Developers Worried
Wired - November 17, 2009
A year after its release, Google's open source Android operating system has become a sensation. After a slow start, it is now available on at least 12 phones, with more devices waiting in the wings. Good news for Android fans, right? Not really, say some developers.
How to Make Personalized Thanksgiving Flash ECard with PowerPoint
Wired - November 17, 2009
Summary: Step-by-step tutorial for you to show you how to make personalized Thanksgiving Flash eCard with PowerPoint. Thanksgiving is a great time to reach out to friends and families by sending out greeting eCards.
Do Speedy Math in Your Head
Wired - November 17, 2009
Math wizard Arthur Benjamin shares three secrets to how to multiply big numbers -- without a calculator and faster than even if you had one.
Change from HTML to Plain Text in Outlook
Wired - November 17, 2009
Summary: New page: One of the dirty little secrets of e-mail clients - both the desktop and web-based variety - is that they have a horrible track record of compliance with web standards, including the most ...
Format a Hard Drive on Windows XP
Wired - November 17, 2009
Summary: New page: How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows XP How's your computer doing? You're probably here because it's a little slow and needs a fresh start. If you'd tried everything else, formatting you... How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows XP
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Streaming Media West Roundup: Ooyala/YuMe, Wowza, Cotendo
NewTeeVee - November 17, 2009
A number of CDN, online video platform and other media infrastructure companies are converging on San Jose, Calif., this week for Streaming Media West, which kicks off tomorrow.
New Flash Beta Dialing Into Phones
NewTeeVee - November 17, 2009
Adobe will on Tuesday release developer betas of Flash Player 10.1 for the web and AIR 2 for the desktop. Both runtimes are to be released to the public in the oh-so-very narrow and specific time frame of "the first half of 2010." Key to plans for the next year is compatibility on netbooks and [...]
Laptop reliability survey: ASUS and Toshiba win, HP fails
Engadget - November 17, 2009
Boy, do we have a nice slab of data for you to sink your teeth into today. The 3-year service history of more than 30,000 laptops has been pored over, analyzed, and reduced to gorgeous comparative charts, which you know you're dying to know more about.
HP Pavilion Elite e9240f
PC Magazine - November 17, 2009
When we hear a product described as middle-of-the-road we tend to see it in a negative light, but the HP Pavilion Elite e9240f is in the middle and at just $950 that is a very good thing.
Evoluce ONE gives you 47 inches of multitouch surface to play with (video)
Engadget - November 17, 2009
We're kind of late to this party, but better late than never, right?
Windows Marketplace for Mobile arrives for all 6.x users
Ars Technica - November 17, 2009
Microsoft has made the Windows Marketplace for Mobile available on Windows Mobile 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6.1 phones, in addition to Windows Mobile 6.5 phones. This means that all users with devices running Windows Mobile 6.x can now access Marketplace from their phone.
Learn to Hack Barcodes With Your Brain
Wired - November 17, 2009
Whiz kid Jonathan Washington showed he could read a barcode in about 15 seconds. Want to learn how? Break the mystery of barcodes by learning what those straight black lines mean, and then learn some practical ways to use them.
Tim Berners-Lee launches "WWW Foundation" at IGF 2009
Ars Technica - November 17, 2009
Tim Berners-Lee waved his iPhone playfully at the podium, then gave a boyish grin, touched its face, and instantly and wirelessly sent a message to the world, announcing the launch of the World Wide Web Foundation. If that doesn't seem amazing, you have to think about the context.
Audit Is Critical of N.Y. Fed in AIG Bailout
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in its rush to rescue AIG, left itself little negotiating room before it cut a deal last November with banks that were the giant insurer's trading partners, a new government audit says.
Slump Killed Some RV Makers, But Thor Goes Full Speed Ahead
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
After months of slashing jobs and closing factories, Thor is hiring again, and it expects to open two new factories before the end of the year.
Diamond Miners Band Together
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Diamond producers pledged to increase output of rough stones in order to help gem polishers who are being squeezed by high prices and sagging retail sales.
CEO of Beazer Receives SEC Notice
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Builder Beazer Homes USA disclosed Monday that Ian J. McCarthy, the company's chief executive, received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission, a letter the SEC sends when it is planning to bring an enforcement action.
Thales Eyes Iraqi Defense Market
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Thales is looking to enter Iraq's defense market in an effort to expand its Mideast business portfolio.
Emirates in Talks With Boeing, Airbus for Planes
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Emirates Airlines said it is in talks with Boeing and Airbus for "tens" of new aircraft orders.
UAL, ExpressJet Forge Alliance
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
UAL said ExpressJet Holdings will operate regional flights under UAL's United Express brand starting in May.
TD Ameritrade Trades Rise
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
TD Ameritrade said October daily client trades rose 2% from a year ago but fell 3% from a month earlier.
Suzlon Energy Gets U.S. Order for Wind Turbines
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy said it has received an order to supply wind turbines to a community wind farm in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Terra Firma's Bid to Save EMI Rejected
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Citigroup has rejected Terra Firma Capital Partners's latest bid to restructure EMI Group, as the music company's lender and its owner haggle over how to address its debt burden.
GMAC Chief Ousted by Board
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Alvaro de Molina resigned as chief executive of GMAC at the request of its board. He is being succeeded by Michael A. Carpenter, who previously led Citigroup's global corporate and investment bank.
Boeing and Airbus Pin Hopes on Middle East
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Middle East airlines will lead the global aviation industry out of its worst downturn in years, the world's top plane makers said Monday, on the second day of the Dubai Airshow that saw few orders.
IPod Therapy for Alzheimer's Patients
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Evidence grows that listening to music can help stimulate seemingly lost memories and even help restore some cognitive function in stroke and dementia patients.
Freecycle helps put stuff in the right hands
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Melinda Beck answers readers' questions about health issues.
Devon Energy to Sell Assets
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Devon Energy plans to sell all its Gulf of Mexico and international assets next year to focus on its onshore U.S. and Canadian operations and to reduce its debt.
A Leap of Faith on 'Precious'
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
A wealthy Denver couple, new in the film-financing business, are poised to see a payoff with the surprise success of the raw movie "Precious."
Get Ready: Sarah Palin's Media Week Begins
Wired - November 16, 2009
Today kicks off Sarah Palin's media week--her book, Going Rogue, will be officially released tomorrow, but publicity efforts began today (oh, who are we kidding, there's been publicity about this book for quite awhile) with Palin's appearance on Oprah.
Play PSP Games Online, Through Your PlayStation 3
Wired - November 16, 2009
Unless you go to PAX or hang out on a school bus, finding friends to play PSP games with is a difficult endeavor. Sony hopes to rectify this by bringing its adhocParty app to the United States.
Civilian Supercomputer Shatters Nuke Simulator's Speed Record
Wired - November 16, 2009
Jaguar, a Department of Energy machine devoted to civilian research, jumps to the top of the world's most powerful supercomputer list. It's more than 69 percent faster than the second computer on the list, the IBM Roadrunner.
Music Games Aren???t Dead, Just Waiting to Be Reborn
Wired - November 16, 2009
Much of the wailing and gnashing of teeth coming out of last week's videogame sales reports seems centered around the music game genre and its failure to stay on the charts. Let's not confuse the decline of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band brands with the death of music games as a genre, though.
Weekend Thrifting: Hitting the Vectrex Jackpot
Wired - November 16, 2009
This week's thrifting adventures happened mostly by proxy. In the middle of recording another exciting installment of Game|Life The Video, I got a rare midday phone call from my parents in Connecticut. It had to be urgent. "Chris," said my mom, skipping the preliminaries.
Meet J.P. Morgan Cazenove’s Star Bankers
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
In its five years of life, JP Morgan Cazenove has proved a lucrative joint venture for both Cazenove and J.P. Morgan Chase. Now J.P. Morgan is closing in on a deal to buy out its U.K. joint-venture partner for just under ?1 billion ($1.67 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Simple Yet Impressive SpyderCube Does Color Balancing for You
Wired - November 16, 2009
Datacolor's simple and inexpensive multisided SpyderCube improves upon the gray-card concept by light-years, solving one of the most frustrating picture-taking problems: color balancing.
Ears On: White Denim Kicks Out the Jams
Wired - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK ??? I can't remember the last time I wanted to turn to the stranger next to me at a show, point in his or her face, and yell some formless man-scream of shared exuberance. But that's the urge that White Denim inspired at its show last Thursday at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. As [...]
Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN
PC Magazine - November 16, 2009
With the Aquos LC-40LE700UN HDTV ($1,499.99 list), Sharp introduces its new full-array LED backlighting system, which is designed to produce a high contrast ratio and a crisp, bright picture while using a fraction of the power of previous models.
Samsung Mythic SGH-a897 (AT&T)
PC Magazine - November 16, 2009
Mobile TV is beginning to feel doomed here in the US unlike , where it thrives. That's not stopping AT&T, which is giving it another shot with the Samsung Mythic.
Compaq Presario CQ5210f
PC Magazine - November 16, 2009
The Compaq Presario CQ5210f ($390 list) is the computer to buy if you want a cheap, powerful sub $400 desktop PC.
WOLVES 2, AEROS 1: Wolves hang on for 3rd win in row
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
HOUSTON -- The Wolves held on to a one-goal lead for the final 22:42 to edge the Houston Aeros 2-1 on Sunday at the Toyota Center.
Apple may be building more first-party games for iPhone
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Apple has big on a big gaming push lately, specifically when it comes to the iPhone and iPod touch. Even Nintendo is at least acknowledging that the iPhone is a market force, even if the company doesn't believe they are direct competitors.
Viacom's top lawyer: suing P2P users "felt like terrorism"
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Michael Fricklas is Viacom's general counsel, and it's his job to oversee the company's legal efforts, including its $1 billion lawsuit against YouTube. When people talk about Big Content, they're talking about people like Fricklas.
For you viewers at home ...
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Anyone who follows sports -- and hockey in particular -- knows by now the iconic Blackhawks are a team that has been transformed in the last couple of years -- thanks in large part to an aggressive management team with a smart game plan AND a group of hockey players that just happens to know how to
Worth the money? The gaming collector's edition trend
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
One of the lesser talked about developments this console generation has been the increase in the number--and size--of collector's editions available.
Windows 7 tool violates GPL; Microsoft will open source it
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from the online Microsoft Store indeed violates the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Group wants social networks involved in fighting cyberbullies
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
"I just want you to know what a fat, evil, sadistic cow you are. I want to see you suffer as slow and painful a death as possible." That's one of many messages sent to a teenager named Claire who had gotten into a disagreement over a basketball game.
Super 25
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
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Schizophrenic Bag Carries Computer and Hand-Tools
Wired - November 16, 2009
Veto's LT-XL Portable Office is possibly the ultimate carrying bag -- if you can manage to lift it. The LT-XL is designed for on-the-road engineers who need to carry both hand tools and a computer.
Pocket Radar Measures Speed, Fits in Pocket
Wired - November 16, 2009
The Pocket Radar is a cellphone-sized doppler radar which promises to revolutionize the measuring of speeds. If by "revolutionize" you mean "make smaller". The obvious use case for a tiny, battery powered "radar-gun" is for cops to catch speeding motorists, only without the bulky handset.
Droid Users Ask: Can You Hear Me Now?
Wired - November 16, 2009
Verizon Wireless' vaunted network may not be paying off for some users of the Droid, who are complaining about problems with call quality on their smartphones.
DiamondDisc: Stone DVDs Will Last 1,000 Years
Wired - November 16, 2009
Cast your mind back, if you will, to the birth of the CD, then still called the compact disk. The CD was so tough, we were promised, that you could spread jelly on it, clean it off again and the music would still play perfectly. A miracle after easy-to-scratch vinyl.
Mac Cloner Psystar Guilty of Violating Apple???s Copyright
Wired - November 16, 2009
Apple has won an important round of its legal battle against Psystar, a Florida-based startup that has been selling Mac clones for over a year. US District Judge William Alsup ruled late last Friday that by selling PCs hacked to run Mac OS X, Psystar has violated Apple's copyrights.
Miyamoto: ???Enhanced??? Wii Music Could Happen
Wired - November 16, 2009
Nintendo may have stumbled with the release of Wii Music, but it's not done with the game yet.
Swedish Retailer Pirates the Pirate Bay Logo
Wired - November 16, 2009
A Swedish online clothing and tech retailer has assumed ownership of The Pirate Bay's logo and plans to market the iconic pirate ship ??? with a cassette-tape image and crossbones -- on USB sticks. The company, Sandryds Handel, registered the logo with Sweden's Patent and Registration Office.
Chinese Dialogue on Racism Emerges
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Barack Obama's first state visit to China comes as Chinese are, for the first time, engaging in unusual public dialogue about racism in a country where prejudice has long been seen as a foreign problem.
Don't Be Dumb About Smart Phones
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Would you want hackers to have all the information on your device? Here's how to protect yourself.
GM Posts $1.15 Billion Loss
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
GM narrowed its quarterly loss to $1.15 billion and plans to accelerate paying back government loans. But daunting hurdles remain.
GE Chases Pot of Stimulus Gold
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt has his eye on a huge new pool of potential revenue: Uncle Sam's stimulus dollars.
China's Limits Foil Obama Charm
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Obama is finding it hard to bring his trademark charisma to bear as Chinese officials are wary of making the U.S. president look more accessible than their own politicians.
Why Can't We Choose Our Office Technology?
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Companies typically tell us what technology we can--and can't--use. It's time to end those policies.
Palin Tells Oprah: Talk of a Book Ban Was Biggest Aggravation
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
By Susan Davis Of all the political attacks levied at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during her brief time on Sen.
Report: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Retail Clinics
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The business of operating retail health clinics in pharmacies, supermarkets and big-box discount stores has gone through fits and starts in the last couple of years, as we have recounted here , here and here .
WIRE WATCH: Obama in China, Senators Briefed on Fort Hood, Abortion Rights Groups Protest Health Care Bill, Palin on Oprah
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
By Susan Davis Asia Tour: President Barack Obama is traveling in China today with stops in Shanghai and Beijing. Understanding Fort Hood: The Senate Armed Services Committee is holding a closed briefing this afternoon on the Nov.
Does the Gates Foundation Need a $500 Million Complex?
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has done ground-breaking work on such global problems as infectious disease and education. It has clearly made the world a better place as a result. (Courtesy of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Web site) But the foundation?
Afghan Taliban Tests German Troops
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Germany's engagement in Afghanistan, its first major exposure to a war zone since World War II, has become a source of trans-Atlantic tension and raised questions about its military readiness.
Korea Gains as Nuclear-Plant Bidder
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
South Korea is emerging as an unexpected contender in the global race to build nuclear-power plants, turning up as a finalist for one of the industry's most-sought-after projects--in Abu Dhabi.
U.K. Aims to Overhaul Banker Pay
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The U.K.'s new legislative program will contain proposals giving the government more power to intervene in badly performing schools and to rip up bankers' contracts if they lead to excessive pay.
India to Boost Funding for Solar Power
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
India plans to announce increased subsidies for solar-power generation as it looks to boost production of renewable energy and show its commitment to mitigating climate change.
Don't Be Dumb About Smart Phones
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Given how much information can be found in people's smart phones--contact lists, emails littered with details about their personal lives and their work, company documents and data, personal financial information and passwords--it's startling how little most users feel the need to protect the
Euro-realism in the UK
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Commentary: Get set for a positive course, the sooner the better
Concerns Rise Around Obama Trip
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
President Obama arrived in Shanghai to press China on issues from climate change to economic restructuring, amid concerns that his first swing through Asia will yield more disappointment than progress on trade, human rights and environmental concerns.
Calculator Hackers Multiply Their Fun
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Calculator hackers revel in making their clunky devices perform sometimes oddball tasks. But calculator maker Texas Instruments isn't happy about some of their antics.
Buying a Home in Time for Credit
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
House hunting usually slows down this time of year, but this winter could be different thanks to the extension -- and expansion -- of the first-time home-buyer tax credit.
Best of the Web Today: How Code Pink Supports the Troops
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
"We support our troops when they shoot their officers," read a banner held aloft by some "antiwar" protesters back in the spring of 2003. Well, jejune anarchists have as much right to free speech as the rest of us, and anyway, surely they were just being provocative.
China's Last 'Lotus-Feet' Ladies
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
A symbol of China's past, foot-binding still exerts a pull on scholars as the small circle of women who wore "lotus" shoes dwindles.
A Hint of Hype, A Taste of Illusion
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
They pour, sip and, with passion and snobbery, glorify or doom wines. But studies say the wine-rating system is badly flawed. How the experts fare against a coin toss.
Why Can't We Choose Our Office Technology?
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
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Google Submits New Proposal for Library of Future
Wired - November 16, 2009
Google hopes that it can find a creative legal solution that lets it create the library of tomorrow by scanning millions of books. Late Friday, it submitted a new proposal for paying authors, but is it enough to keep the feds from seeing a monopoly in the offing?
Laying down tracks on the go with an iPhone and a browser
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Back in the day, the multitrack tool of choice for bedroom Springsteens was an analog four-track recorder from companies like Tascam.
Google book settlement revised, criticized
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Late Friday night, Google filed a revised version of its book settlement with the New York court that is overseeing the case.
How to Upgrade a Supercomputer, 37,376 Chips at a Time
Wired - November 16, 2009
The most powerful supercomputer in the world, the Cray XT5 -- aka 'Jaguar' -- is a computing monster with the ability to clock 1.759 petaflops (1,759 trillion) calculations per second. So just what exactly is inside this machine? About 37,376 AMD processors, to begin with.
YouTube Signs Comprehensive Deal With Univision
NewTeeVee - November 16, 2009
In a non-exclusive content deal YouTube is heralding as one of its most comprehensive, Univision will provide both short-form and long-form content to the video site starting early next year.
Read a Barcode
Wired - November 16, 2009
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Why are barcodes so cryptic?
Set Up a Wi-Fi Network
Wired - November 16, 2009
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Civilian Supercomputer Shatters Nuke Simulator???s Speed Record
Wired - November 16, 2009
The retooled Jaguar supercomputer blew away the competition on the latest list of the 500 fastest computers in the world, clocking an incredible 1.759 petaflops -- 1,759 trillion calculations per second.
Black Friday 2009 Deals Leak Onto the Net
Wired - November 16, 2009
Though Thanksgiving is over a week away, Black Friday deals have started leaking onto the Internet already and many stores are also discounting items early. The Consumer Reports Money blog rounds up efforts of various retailers and has a good list of sites to check for deals: " Black Friday Ads , The Black Friday , TGI Black Friday , Black Friday Info , Deal News , Deal Taker , and Black Friday FM ." Black Friday Ads highlights a $9.99 Blu-Ray DVD sale at Amazon and has the leaked Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Black Friday ads , as well as a complete list of advertisement scans (though they caution that some ads may be fake). Engadget rounds up some of the "less monotonous-looking bargains," writing, "it looks like Kmart's going to have a 42-inch Panasonic 720p Plasma HDTV for $550 and a 10.1 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot W180 for $99. While you're there, don't forget to pick up a Jaclyn Smith cashmere sweater set for $30, too!" TGI Black Friday has a list of deals that are available online now .
U.S. Set to Open New Afghan Prison
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Officials unveiled a new $60 million detention facility at the main US air base in Afghanistan and promised greater transparency at a prison where Afghans have long suspected hundreds of their countrymen are being held for dubious reasons.
Police find body of missing 5-year-old North Carolina girl
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
SANFORD, N.C. -- Authorities in North Carolina say they have found the body of a 5-year-old girl who disappeared a week ago.
Alaska gov fights protection for polar bears
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he has the best interest of polar bears at heart, but he doesn't intend to let the federal government's expanded protection for bears get in the way of the state's prosperity.
Hudson airspace divided into local, distance
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
NEWARK, N.J. -- The Federal Aviation Administration says it will carve the crowded airspace over the Hudson River into separate areas for local and long-distance traffic.
South African woman survives after thrown from nearly 200-foot-tall bridge
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Police say a South African woman has survived after carjackers threw her off a nearly 200-foot (60-meter)-tall bridge.
Dennis Rodman temporarily detained in Germany
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
BERLIN -- Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was temporarily detained in Germany for allegedly skipping out on a euro3,400 ($5,100) hotel bill for a post-game party, a prosecution official said Monday.
No. 2 fugitive mob boss nabbed
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
ROME -- Police captured one of Sicily's top Mafia fugitives on Sunday, dealing a stiff blow to the island's Cosa Nostra crime syndicate, Italian officials said.
State Rep. Collins robbed at gunpoint on South Side
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
An Illinois House member from Chicago?s West Side was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night while she and her sister were in front of their mother?s home in the South Shore neighborhood on the South Side.
City free to demolish Bensenville homes for O'Hare runways
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Chicago will be free to demolish hundreds of abandoned homes in suburban Bensenville to make way for new runways at O?Hare Airport, thanks to a $16 million settlement advanced by a City Council committee Monday.
Rod Blagojevich's brother wants separate trial
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Rod Blagojevich?s brother doesn?t want to be tried with the ex-governor, his lawyer said today.
Apology for kids shipped from Britain to colonies
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CANBERRA, Australia -- Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologized today to thousands of impoverished British children shipped to Australia in past centuries with the promise of a better life, only to suffer abuse and neglect thousands of miles from home.
British scientist says she was blogging prostitute
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
LONDON -- A British scientist says she is Belle de Jour, the anonymous blogger whose accounts of life as a call girl were turned into books and a TV series.
Firms can save by going green
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Somewhere in Chicago right now, there's a salesman in a company SUV, idling the engine while he makes calls in a restaurant parking lot. After breakfast, he's anxious to get to clients, so he speeds, or makes "jackrabbit" starts at green lights.
Janet Jackson blames doctor for Michael's death
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Bill Zwecker: There is even more drama on the Jackson family front as two of Michael?s siblings speak out against the late pop star?s doctor, currently under investigation in the singer?s death, as well as their own father.
Jackson doc due in Vegas court in child money case
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The physician being investigated in Michael Jackson's death was due in a Las Vegas courtroom Monday to ask a judge to let him make minimum child support payments to a California woman and her son.
Buenos Aires grants first marriage license to gays
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) ? Two men were granted a marriage license in Argentina?s capital on Monday, breaking ground in a country and region where laws ban gay marriage.
Carter defends his handling of Iran hostage crisis
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Monday he was pressed by his advisers to attack Iran during the hostage crisis there more than 30 years ago but resisted because he feared 20,000 Iranians could have died.
CPS board chairman's death ruled a suicide
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
The death of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott was ruled a suicide this afternoon by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. He died of a gunshot wound to the head, officials said.
Obama prods China to take global role on climate
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
BEIJING (AP) ? Aiming beyond mere rivalry, President Barack Obama declared Monday in his first visit to China that the US and the Chinese carry a ?burden of leadership? as he meets with President Hu Jintao to confront climate change, nuclear proliferation and other urgent global problems.
Algae and Light Help Injured Mice Walk Again
Wired - November 16, 2009
Take a brain. Insert an algae gene. Flip a switch and watch a paralyzed mouse (or human) move and walk again.
A Big Google Chrome Extensions Push Is Imminent (Pictures)
TechCrunch - November 16, 2009
For some time now, Google Chrome has been working with a number of extensions ??? but unofficially. That's about to change in a big way, maybe as soon as tomorrow. And some digging through backchannel chatter reveals some of Google's intentions here.
China's Blunt Talk for Obama
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
China's top banking regulator sharply criticized U.S. financial management, highlighting economic and trade tensions that threaten to overshadow Obama's trip.
Japan Economy Beats Forecast
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Japan's economy rebounded in the third quarter as government stimulus measures and exports to Asian neighbors fueled growth that outpaced expectations.
Review: Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue'
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
In "Going Rogue," Sarah Palin expresses anger at the McCain aides who kept her out of the loop and under wraps, who focused on 'packaging' her image instead of letting her speak out on the economy, Barack Obama's agenda and homeland security.
Fidel Castro, Science Fiction Writer
Wired - November 16, 2009
*I never saw "El Caballo" construe his rhetorical efforts as "science fiction" before. That's pretty strange. I wonder if Fidel is reading a lot of science fiction to beguile his twilight years. *English translation follows.
Filthy Secrets: A Gallery of Cruddy Computers
Wired - November 16, 2009
If you ever open up your computers, you'll know that inside, along with the chips and fans and other electronics that are supposed to be there, you'll find something rather less welcome.
Illinois Eyed for Gitmo Detainees
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The US is looking at a mostly unused prison in Illinois as a place to move some terrorism suspects now detained at Guantanamo Bay, administration officials said. Getty Images The Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Ill., is shown above on Sunday and in an undated photo below.
Comcast-NBC Deal to Be Scrutinized
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Comcast Corp. has courted NBC Universal for months, but the companies would need to take a long detour to Washington before they make it to the altar.
Crude, gold remain higher after Bernanke talk
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude and gold futures remained higher Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the US economy still faces considerable challenges, but the most likely outcome is moderate economic growth with subdued inflation.
Gold futures end at new record high
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures rose Monday, with the most active contract climbing above $1,140 an ounce, as a drop in the US dollar pulled more investors into the precious metal. Gold for December delivery rose as high as $1,140.70 an ounce.
Fed: Bank regulators could break up banks
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that bank regulators should be able to require big commercial banks to divest or limit their proprietary trading divisions if they argue that the activities are too risky.
Bernanke: financial firms must be allowed to fail
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the nation will not have a "real market-based financial system until it's safe to let a financial firm fail."
Bernanke says he's committed to strong dollar
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The Federal Reserve is commited to a strong US dollar, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday. Typically, no US official other than the Treasury secretary speaks about the value of the dollar.
Bernanke sees moderate U.S. growth in 2010
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - The US economy still faces considerable challenges, but the most likely outcome is moderate economic growth with subdued inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.
Fed proposes limits on fees on gift cards
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Federal Reserve is proposing limits on fees and expiration dates on retail gift cards, the Fed announced Monday. The rules would limit fees for not using the card and would require that gift cards expire no earlier than five years.
U.S. business inventories fall 0.4% in Sept.
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - US businesses reduced their inventories for the 13th consecutive month in September, but business sales also declined, stalling the progress companies had made toward normalizing their stockpiles.
Bellwethers lead broad early tech gains
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks were mostly on the rise in early trading Monday, with gains coming from Dell Inc. , Oracle Corp. , Apple Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. .
Citi raises price target on Toll shares
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup analyst Josh Levin on Monday raised his target price on Toll Brothers Inc.
Review: Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue'
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
"Going Rogue," the title of Sarah Palin's autobiography, refers to the snide remark of an anonymous McCain aide late in last year's presidential campaign.
Sprint stock leaps on upgrade; carrier pays loan
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Shares of Sprint Nextel Corp. jumped more than 8% in premarket trades Monday after Credit Suisse upgraded the company, saying the nation's No. 3 wireless-phone carrier is making progress with its turnaround effort.
Dollar under pressure after U.S. retail sales
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar remained under pressure early Monday, after the government reported US retail sales rose more than expected in October. The dollar index , which measure the US unit against a basket of six major currencies, stood at 75.053, compared with 75.11 earlier.
Suspect Is Key to Pace in 9/11 Case
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has said he was ready to confess to orchestrating the Sept. 11 attacks, a move that would make his case relatively easy for prosecutors.
Indexes Retreat From Highs
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
Stocks took off as investors interpreted comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as an indication that interest rates will remain low and keep the dollar weak.
Gains in materials, energy suggest bubble ahead
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
The growing leadership of energy and materials is raising questions about how much of stocks??? latest gains are being driven by a weak dollar and commodities prices.
China's Limits Foil Obama Charm
Wall Street Journal - November 16, 2009
BEIJING -- As he dives into the heart of his trip to China, US President Barack Obama is finding it hard to bring his trademark charisma to bear.
Aptera Founders Ousted in Boardroom Showdown
Wired - November 16, 2009
Aptera Motors has ousted founders Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony, sources told Wired, painting a picture of a boardroom confrontation between the original founders and the auto industry veterans the company brought in last fall.
Ex-EBay Execs to Help the Lazy Resell Used CDs, Books
Wired - November 16, 2009
Ebay stills rules as the online garage sale site, but auction upstart Glyde thinks it knows a better way to resell used books, CDs, DVDs and videogames.
YouTube, Univision Are New Best Amigos
Wired - November 16, 2009
YouTube and Univision conclude a deal to put all sorts of new long- and short-form Spanish programming on the popular video sharing site. That means shows for Hispanic viewers and more ads for Univision.
YouTube Amigos Univision
Wired - November 16, 2009
Spanish-language media giant Univision has said "Bueno!" to Google's YouTube, agreeing to make its television programming watchable on the popular video sharing site, the companies announced Monday.
Google Submits Second Proposal for Library of the Future
Wired - November 16, 2009
Google and a coalition of authors and publishers are hoping a second draft of a legal settlement will clear the way through a thicket of copyright laws to let Google to build the library of the future.
Why Portland???s Mass Transit Rocks
Wired - November 16, 2009
Portland, Oregon is routinely ranked among the best transit cities in the country. The accolades certainly are deserved. Commuters are swept quickly and comfortably from almost anywhere to almost anywhere on a system that is reliable, convenient and bicycle friendly.
Chevrolet Volt Looks Good in ???Viridian Joule???
Wired - November 16, 2009
General Motors received more than 13,000 suggestions when it invited the public to come up with a cool name for the Chevrolet Volt's signature color, and after sifting through all the mail has named three finalists: environMINT, EV-ergreen and Viridian Joule.
Handy Chart Tracks Proposed Amendments to Patriot Act
Wired - November 16, 2009
A handy chart shows side-by-side comparisons of amendments being proposed in the House and Senate to change the Patriot Act. The chart shows proposed changes addressing National Security Letters and the "lone wolf" provisions of the Act.
Something???s Fishy With That Waterlogged Veyron
Wired - November 16, 2009
The only thing that chafes our hides more than someone wrecking a $2 million Bugatti Veyron is the thought someone did it on purpose. We can't say for sure, but it looks like that deep-sixed Veyron that everyone winced at last week might have been a publicity stunt.
The Missing Final Chapter of Auletta's Google Book: 25 Media Maxims
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
Last week, New Yorker writer Ken Auletta launched his new book on the search giant: "Googled: The End of the World as We Know It." But one final chapter was actually cut from the book, which Auletta posted this past weekend on his Web site. It's made up of 25 media maxims by Auletta.
AOL To Spin Off December 9, Begin Trading December 10
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
AOL will officially be spun off from Time Warner on December 9, with trading to begin the next day. Shareholders of record at 5 pm ET on November 27 will get one share of AOL for each 11 shares of Time Warner on the day of the long-expected spin-off of the Internet service.
Qualcomm's CEO Paul Jacobs Talks About Smartbooks and More!
Ars Technica - November 16, 2009
When in San Diego recently, BoomTown paid a visit to Qualcomm and its Chairman and CEO, Paul Jacobs, to talk about a new "smartbook" device the wireless-technology company unveiled last week, but that won't make its debut until the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in January.
Quinn, Durbin ridicule GOP opposition to Gitmo transfers
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. Quinn today ridiculed mounting GOP opposition to President Obama?s plan to transfer inmates from Guantanamo Bay to a near-vacant prison in northwestern Illinois.
Atlantis launches, headed for International Space Station
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Space shuttle Atlantis rocketed into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station. The supply run should keep the space station humming for years to come, and the shuttle astronauts in space through Thanksgiving.
Less frequent mammagrams recommended
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
An influential government advisory group has issued new guidelines recommending that women have a mammogram every two years instead of annually between the ages of 50 and 74.
Palin tells Winfrey she prays for Levi Johnston
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CHICAGO -- Sarah Palin says it's "a bit heartbreaking" to see the road the father of her grandson has taken.
Opponents rip absent Stroger at Dem forum
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
It was billed as a forum where all four Democrats running for Cook County Board president would be on a single stage together, but incumbent Todd Stroger was a no-show.
Boy kills bear that wouldn't leave
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
DRIGGS, Idaho -- An 11-year-old Idaho boy fatally shot a black bear on his family's front porch after he said it wouldn't leave.
U. of I. grad instructors to strike today
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CHAMPAIGN -- University of Illinois graduate instructors plan to strike following this weekend's contract negotiations.
Body of Chicago soldier slain at Ft. Hood back home
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CHICAGO -- The body of a 21-year-old Illinois soldier killed in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood earlier this month is back in her hometown of Chicago.
RAIDERS BACK FOR MORE
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Bolingbrook is one of those teams that loses a player here and there to graduation, but the next season it comes back just as strong as the last.
Hawks' comeback win makes it 7 straight at home
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
The Blackhawks have had some big wins in the first six weeks, but the 4-3 overtime victory Sunday over the San Jose Sharks was a real eye-opener. The Hawks overcame a two-goal deficit against the best team in the Western Conference in the last game of a four-game homestand.
Time seniors must decide on Medicare
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Every year seniors are faced with the tough task of making decisions about their Medicare coverage -- both for their basic healthcare coverage and for the Part D prescription program.
Salmons set to play former team
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
At first glance, there's seemingly nothing connecting the Bulls' games Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers at home and Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings on the road that kicks off the so-called circus trip.
Don't get Fergie started
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Bill Zwecker: Things reportedly got a little testy backstage at ''Saturday Night Live'' this weekend when Fergie spied a couple of copies of People magazine -- featuring the cover story about her hubby Josh Duhamel's alleged fling with that stripper.
Cutler's nightmarish game not really that bad
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
No less a superstar than Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning once was asked to explain a six-interception performance against the San Diego Chargers.
High school results
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
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Act now for temporary Census job
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
If you're looking to land one of 70,000 temporary Census jobs in the Chicago region, now is the time to act.
Hendrick: No deal yet with Danica
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Car owner Rick Hendrick said Sunday he has no deal to bring IndyCar star Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she even will be driving stock cars next season.
NBA likely won't retire Jordan's 23
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
It might have been a nice gesture by LeBron James, but the likelihood of the NBA retiring Michael Jordan's No. 23 is almost nil.
Bengals interested in Larry Johnson
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
CINCINNATI?Running back Larry Johnson is expected to visit the Bengals, who are interested in signing him as a backup only.
Take Gruden off Bears' long list
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
BRISTOL, Conn.?You can remove Jon Gruden's name from the replacement coaches' pool. Gruden has agreed to a multiyear contract to stay at ESPN, suggesting he won?t be returning to coaching anytime soon.
Visa Winter Olympics spot written well but tries too hard
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Sporting events don't come any grander than the Olympics.
Edward Jones campaign makes perfect sense in tough times
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
The recession, understandably, has made investors skittish. In a new campaign from Cramer-Krasselt/Chicago, the Edward Jones financial services company, headquartered in St.
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Titans' Adams flips finger, apologizes
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn.?Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams apologized Monday for making an obscene hand gesture while celebrating his teams? 41-17 win over Buffalo.
Bulls off to best start since 1997-98 season
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
In the hard-to-believe category, the Bulls at 5-4 are actually off to their best start since the 1997-98 season (also 5-4). And, they have done it against the second-toughest schedule in the league to-date.
Rice goes well with Favre as Vikes roll
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS -- Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn't afraid to fire a pass downfield.
Broncos' Orton injures left ankle
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
LANDOVER, Md. -- Former Bears quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the Denver Broncos' 27-17 loss Sunday to the Washington Redskins with an injured left ankle.
Bengals show Steelers who's boss
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb.
Woodson revives Packers 'D'
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Charles Woodson wouldn't let the Green Bay Packers' season slip away.
Oh, baby: L.T. motivated
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Motivation came in different forms for the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, from Denver's loss to the little surprise LaDainian Tomlinson's wife left in his locker.
Belichick drops ball
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS -- A stunning gamble by New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick set up a stunning victory for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
Lindsay Lohan bolts from intervention by friends
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Bill Zwecker: Many of Lindsay Lohan?s friends and business associates have been deeply concerned about the once-hot actress? continuing downward spiral ? fueled by heavy drinking and less-public but widely-reported drug use. A longtime friend of Lohan?
More to the Bears' problems than Jay Cutler
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Jay Cutler is not the problem. His ineffectiveness in the red-zone is an alarming confirmation of a systemic problem that ails the Bears: they can't develop offensive talent.
Gordon Beckham snubbed in Rookie of the Year voting
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham wasn?t expecting to be holding up the American League Rookie of the Year trophy on Monday, but he admittedly was surprised that he finished fifth in the voting by the baseball writers.
Irish need more than resiliency
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
During their 27-22 loss Saturday at No. 8 Pittsburgh, the fast-fading Irish were lauded by the ABC broadcast crew of Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit for being resilient this season.
Saints remain unbeaten
Chicago Sun-Times - November 16, 2009
Reggie Bush scored two touchdowns in a game for the first time since October of last year, Drew Brees compensated for two interceptions with two touchdown passes and Courtney Roby returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score to lead the unbeaten New Orleans Saints to a tougher-than-expected 28-23
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