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Roy Scheider dies at 75.

Pontio — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:00:42 EST

Roy Scheider died in today in Little Rock, Arkansas, of complications from a staph infection. The actor, who portrayed Chief Martin Brody in the Hollywood blockbuster Jaws, was 75.

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The Simpsons. Worst. Episodes. Ever.

TweekerchickQC — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:36:28 EST

The 10 "Crap-tastic" episodes of your favorite animated family. Unless the Family Guy is your favorite animated family. We'll do that list in a year or two.

Channel: Television Tags: tv television simpsons

Mormon Church President Dies at 97

monicachenoa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:51:52 EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Gordon B. Hinckley, the Mormon church's oldest president who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history, died Sunday. He was 97. Hinckley, the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, died of complications arising from old age, church spokesman Mike Otterson said.

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My MousepadÃ¢â;¬Â¦And Other Musings From My Desk

ruthrbns — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:06:29 EST

The parents of your girlfriend might be tough ones to crack. Her dad, for example, is a classic alpha guy, who intimidated me at first.Now, we're pals. We watched the Pats/Giants game (little did we know it would be a precurser to a Super Bowl rematch) together, and roared at every score.

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Producers reveal title of new James Bond

shead — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:18:07 EST

"Quantum of Solace" is the title of the new James Bond film, the 22nd Bond adventure.

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Live Blogging 2.0

Dramaturg — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:37:06 EST

If you're a blogger who is into covering live events, like keynotes, press conferences, meetings, or sports events, you may be interested in the new, free service from CoveritLive. In development since 2006 and emerging from beta in November of 2007, the CoveritLive platform gives you an easy way to blog events as they happen and it also provides t

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Rumor: Wikipedia's Redesign?

peredos — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:17:40 EST

A friend showed me this really weird look-in on Wikipedia -- could this be the new version of Wikipedia?

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ASIC/1-8755 Controller

cliff182 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:34:43 EST

The ASIC/1-8755 (ASIC18755, ASIC18755 Controller) pressure independent controller is mounted on the primary VAV terminal that is used to maintain the space temperature. The second airflow sensor monitors the exhaust airflow volume. The controller monitors exhaust volume and modulates the exhaust to maintain a positive or negative pressure.

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Using external USB storage, Bluetooth headsets with the Nokia N810

schestowitz — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:50:57 EST

We have a few nifty Nokia Internet Tablet tricks for you today. The first comes from Kate Alhola, Nokia's chief Maemo engineer, who wrote a blog entry explaining how to use external USB storage devices with the Nokia N810.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: n810 nokia tablet linux

Testing Tech in the Mountains Before Outdoor Gear Went Gonzo: Time Machine (April 1925)

jeremytoday — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:47:28 EST

When new technology is designed correctly, it can be very liberating for its users. Car engines give drivers speed and range, broadcast television individualizes the consumption of moving pictures, and cellphones offer 24/7 connectivity for chatters on the go. In 1925, a writer for Popular Mechanics decided to test the freedom provided by a radio.

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Seaquest is a science-fiction tv series

nairbuoyevoli — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:51:37 EST

the story more goes here:... Seaquest would be use to patrol the oceans and to keep the underwater at peace. The team was led by Captain Nathan Bridger portrayed by Roy Scheider, the one in control and the one who actually designed the hi-tech submarine.

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Today in pictures

SenorCoconut — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:49:56 EST

Soldiers march during a dress rehearsal for India's upcoming Republic Day parade in Delhi, and more.

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80th Annual Academy Awards Oscar Nominees

Chloe — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:47:21 EST

The nominees for the 80th Annual Academy Awards are in

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Heath Ledger Passed Away

Ryan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:50:20 EST

Upcoming star of The Dark Knight and Oscar nominee Heath Ledger has passed away Tuesday afternoon.

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Why does Johnny come Marching Homeless

not2needy — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:30:37 EST

LEEDS, Mass. - Peter Mohan traces the path from the Iraqi battlefield to this lifeless conference room, where he sits in a kilt and a Camp Kill Yourself T-shirt and calmly describes how he became a sad cliche: a homeless veteran.

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