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So Microsoft, Why Can't I Get Windows Vista SP1?

Gadgets & Tech – Windows Vista SP1 is now available, but not everyone can get it. That includes me, at least on my Dell Inspiron M1710. You'll recall that Microsoft isn't going to offer SP1 via Windows Update to anyone who has a "problematic driver." But I couldn't figure out why my M1710 was excluded.

Voted for on March 23, 2008 08:17am

Apple Pushes Safari Via iTunes Update
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Apple Pushes Safari Via iTunes Update

Gadgets & Tech – Can't get market share the good old-fashioned way? How about sneaking your browser onto systems, then? Since Apple released the 3.1 version of its Safari browser on Tuesday, it's been offering Safari via its Apple Software Update applet and it's offering it as an "update" even to those users who never had Safari installed.

Voted for on March 23, 2008 08:17am

Christian Coalition Supports Guns-in-Churches Bill
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Christian Coalition Supports Guns-in-Churches Bill

Religion – The Georgia Christian Coalition has taken 2 intriguing positions on legislation making its way through the state Capitol. It supports a gun bill that allows you to carry concealed in churches. At the same time, it has declared neutrality on a measure to permit the Sunday sales of beer and such at a new stadium in Gwinnett County.

Voted for on March 07, 2008 04:08am

Clinton Hints at Shared Ticket
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Clinton Hints at Shared Ticket

Politics – Hillary Rodham Clinton, fresh off big primary victories, hinted Wednesday at the possibility of sharing the Democratic presidential ticket with Barack Obama-with her at the top. Obama played down his losses, stressing that he still holds the lead in number of delegates

Voted for on March 07, 2008 04:08am

McCain Withheld Controversial Abramoff Email
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McCain Withheld Controversial Abramoff Email

Politics – On the stump, Sen. John McCain often cites his work tackling the excesses of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff as evidence of his sturdy ethical compass. A little-known document, however, shows that McCain may have taken steps to protect his Republican colleagues from the scope of his investigation.

Voted for on February 26, 2008 12:55pm

Why won't Hispanics vote for Obama?
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Why won't Hispanics vote for Obama?

Politics – On one of the morning shows, a commentator said that Hillary Clinton pollsters tell her that Hispanics prefer to vote for white candidates than black candidates. Let's look at the facts.

Voted for on February 26, 2008 12:55pm

New Evidence Challenges Official Story of RFK Shooting
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New Evidence Challenges Official Story of RFK Shooting

News – The official record states that senator Robert F Kennedy, like his brother before him, was killed by a crazed lone gunman. But the assassination of a man who seemed to embody so much hope for a bitterly divided country embroiled in an unpopular war still troubles this nation.

Voted for on February 26, 2008 12:55pm

Honest (Crazy?) Retailer to Allow HD-DVD Owners to Swap for Blu-ray Players
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Honest (Crazy?) Retailer to Allow HD-DVD Owners to Swap for Blu-ray Players

Gadgets & Tech – Now this is a classy move. Japanese electronics retailer Edion has instituted a swap program for customers who purchased HD-DVD players. The offer: to replace the used units with new Blu-ray players. Customers who bought any of seven Toshiba HD-DVD decks can exchange them for a Blu-ray player from Sony, Panasonic or Sharp.

Voted for on February 25, 2008 04:07am

Home remedies and cures for hair loss
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Home remedies and cures for hair loss

Health & Fitness – Hair in normal and healthy conditions does not fall out at an alarming rate. The excess fall out occurs mostly when the hair condition is extremely dry, rough and damaged. Natural hair loss remedies is what all bald people are searching for

Voted for on February 25, 2008 04:07am

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Microsoft Drops External HD-DVD Drive for Xbox 360

Gadgets & Tech – Took 'em long enough. They didn't file a press release, but Microsoft did use its Gamerscore blog, which it says is the "inside scoop from Microsoft Xbox and Games employees." Today Microsoft announced they would halt production of HD-DVD drives for the Xbox 360.

Voted for on February 25, 2008 04:07am

PalmOS Emulated on the iPhone / iPod Touch
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PalmOS Emulated on the iPhone / iPod Touch

Gadgets & Tech – There are still plenty of people who still love the simplicity and efficiency of PalmOS, although that OS has struggled to keep up with the Joneses at Microsoft, Symbian and Apple. Still, there are so many programs available for PalmOS, many still won't give it up, carrying an old PalmOS PDA even if they have a more up-to-date smartphone.

Voted for on February 25, 2008 04:06am

NIB Apple IIc Sells on eBay for $2,600
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NIB Apple IIc Sells on eBay for $2,600

Gadgets & Tech – With PCs for sale well under $1,000, nowadays $2,600 would be considered an expensive computer. But what if it's a unopened, new in the box (NIB), vintage Apple IIc? What would you pay for that? Dan Budiac (above), a New York Web developer, decided $2,600 was just fine.

Voted for on February 24, 2008 01:28am

Must see Museums in Paris
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Must see Museums in Paris

Travel – Paris is known for its many world famous museums and when you are in Paris you should not leave this City of Light without visiting any.

Voted for on February 23, 2008 07:20am

Feds Indict GOP Congressman in Land Deal
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Feds Indict GOP Congressman in Land Deal

News – Republican Rep. Rick Renzi has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other charges related to a land deal in Arizona.

Voted for on February 23, 2008 07:20am

Propeller Week In Review: February 22, 2008
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Propeller Week In Review: February 22, 2008

News – The overdue exit of Fidel Castro got the Propeller community talking this week. So did John McCain, gun control, and a sequence of dueling music videos. Come on down and join the party.

Voted for on February 23, 2008 07:20am