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ZDNet: Benchmarking the Psystar Open Computer
via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) by Robert Palmer on May 14, 2008
Filed under: Desktops, Open SourceIt's a big day for the Psystar Open Computer -- the quasi-Mac clone based on PC hardware and a cracked version of Mac OS X. ZDNet today published their comparison of the Open Computer with a Mac mini, and all three flavors of MacBook.The results? The Open Computer fares pretty well against all of its Mac cousins. It scored nearly 147 with Xbench 1.3.It beats...
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Why did my work load quadruple when my pay didn't?
via VoxSentia by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Shared by Lynne d Johnson These are my sentiments exactly. Lately it's taking more and more work hours to get my job done and it's not because I'm slacking off.I'm still at work and it's 11PM. I've been so busy these days. I have to now get on 7:30 AM conference calls(thankfully at home). But I also am not used to my early morning schedule so I'm more tired these...
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Nas Previews Controversial Album For MTV News: 'I'm Here To Rap About What I Feel'
via VH1 News by (author unknown) on May 14, 2008
Nas previewed his controversially titled new album for MTV News on Tuesday. "I'm here to rap about what I feel," the MC said.
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Fragment Design x Nike Tennis Classic Pack
via Sneaker Files - Air Jordan - Nike Air Force One - SB - Release Dates and Information by Jason on May 15, 2008
The first images of the Fragment Design and Nike Tennis Classic Pack first surfaced the internet over two months ago, here is a more detailed look. The pack consists of four different Nike Tennis Classics; blue, green, red and grey. All models feature an outlined Swoosh and the fragment design at the heel. Release is slated for the Fall/Winter ‘08 seasons so stay posted for more information....
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COMME DES GARCONS SALE WALLETS
via Blackbird by tyler on May 15, 2008
... check or houndstooth printed furDETAILS: half zip wallet featuring center pouch with space on either side for more storage, measures approximately 11.5x9.5cmnow $119.993D ANIMAL LINEComme des Garcons - SA2100PVCin snake, cheetah, or zebraDETAILS: four credit card slots, coin pouch, extra storage space behind both card slots and coin pouch, bill holder, measures approximately 11x13cmnow $167.99
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Jay-Z Responds To Noel's Opinion That Having Rappers At Glastonbury Is "Wrong"
via Stereogum by Stereogum on May 14, 2008
As we mentioned, Jay-Z's playing overseas festivals this summer ... like, for another instance, headlining Glastonbury. Noel Gallagher, for one, doesn't think a hip-hop artist should be playing the top Saturday night slot because it screws with the history and roots of the UK festival. Plus, "It's wrong." Jay-Z responded in an interview with Bizarre. Via The Sun:"We don't play...
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Top 10 Issues Facing Music 2.0
via hypebot by Bruce Houghton on May 13, 2008
WHAT ISSUES NEED TO BE CONFRONTED?Here, in no particular order, are what I believe to be the Top 10 issues shaping Music 2.0. How they develop will determine what the music industry looks in 5 or 10 years. Ignore them at you peril.THE DEATH OF THE ALBUM - Individual track downloads are killing the album market and the revenue that it once created. Can the album be saved? Should artists release...
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More Reasons To Distrust The Music Industry
via hypebot by Bruce Houghton on May 14, 2008
... premiums."In February, Michael Cohl was elected chairman of the board of Live Nation...the nation’s leading producer of live shows. As a Toronto concert promoter, Cohl charged a “tax” for ten years toacts who played CNE Stadium even though the levy didn’t exist onprovincial books. Cohl pocketed 100 per cent of the money but was nevercharged with a crime. He continues to work with some of...
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Wednesday's Music 2.0 Briefing: Limewire Shares $, Zune, CD's & More
via hypebot by Bruce Houghton on May 14, 2008
HYPEBOT FEATURES -Streaming is the top music activity on the web and imeem has overtaken Yahoo as the top choice of listenersDada adds DRM-free mp3's from Sony BMG to its download storeGoogle announces Friends Connect opening social networking across sitesMore reasons to distrust the music industryTop 10 Issues Facing Music 2.0. Join the debate.> Limewire wants to give labels a share of ad...
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