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Get Vista's Best Features in XP [Windows]
via Lifehacker by Adam Pash on May 13, 2008
Despite the fact that most of you prefer XP to Vista and would rather Microsoft extended XP's shelf-life, several new and improved features available in Vista would be great to have in XP. This new functionality may not be enough to get you to switch to Vista, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck. Let's take a look at a few ways you can incorporate Windows Vista's best...
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Jury Clears Photographer Who Refused to Stop Photographing an Arrest
via Thomas Hawk's Digital Connection by Thomas Hawk on May 15, 2008
... of Adam's photos while they had him in custody which would have proved he was outside the perimeter established by the police. According to Evans' defense attorney, the digital index from his camera showed that these photos were deleted.Personally I'd like to see these cops punished for deleting someone's digital camera photos while he was in custody and for arresting him in t...
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Finally! 'Lesbian Vampire Killers'!
via Cinematical by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Shared by Chris Nixon I'm looking for this year's Sean of the Dead from this one.Filed under: Comedy, Horror, Casting, ScriptsNo, I don't think this latest feature is a mixture of Buffy and Foxy Brown, where lesbians get tough and hunt vampires. (Has there been a flick like that yet? If not, I'm sure we'll get it one of these days.) Instead, this seems to be about the dudes...
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Don’t let the light meter fool you !
via All Day I Dream About Photography by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Shared by phillprice i knew it wasn't that easy :D Understanding how does a light meter work can make the difference between a poorly exposed picture and keeper. Unfortunately, a lot of people nowadays just rely on their cameras without taking the time to understand the basics. So they end up frustrated by the “poor results” of their camera.So what is a light meter ?In short, a light...
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Horror comedy for BBC Three duo
via BBC News | Entertainment | Full Feed by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Gavin and Stacey actors Matthew Horne and James Corden are to co-star in a comedy called Lesbian Vampire Killers.The actors, who recently signed up to make a new comedy sketch show for BBC Three, play friends who find themselves stuck in a village of bloodsuckers.Corden said it was "a dream come true" to make the picture with "best friend" Horne. The latter said he would have "a fun time" working...
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Apple ranks second in gay-friendly companies
via CrunchGear by Doug Aamoth on May 15, 2008
... [called] the company ’strongly’ gay-friendly.” The survey was administered by an ad agency called Prime Access and a media company called PlanetOut.Other gay-friendly brands include Showtime, HBO, Absolut, and Levi’s. The least gay-friendly brands include Walmart, Dunkin Donuts, Cracker Barrel, Exxon Mobil, and Samsung. Samsung? Interesting. The full press release can be found here.
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BBC NEWS | UK | CCTV footage of Rangers fans
via news.bbc.co.uk by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Greater Manchester Police have released CCTV footage of the clashes between Rangers fans and police after Uefa cup final.
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PM condemns cup final violence
via www.number-10.gov.uk by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
The Prime Minister has condemned the violence that followed last night's UEFA cup final and praised the police for their handling of the clashes.Speaking at his monthly Downing Street press conference, Gordon Brown said that a "small minority" of Rangers fans had destroyed the "carnival atmosphere" that built up before the final in Manchester. All football fans needed to be sent a "stronger...
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Cable firm Comcast buys Plaxo website in deal worth up to $170m
via www.guardian.co.uk by (author unknown) on May 15, 2008
Shared by Chris Nixon Comcast. Yay.US cable company Comcast has bought the website Plaxo as part of a strategy to bring social networking into the mainstream.The value of the deal was not disclosed, but industry blogs have been predicting a sale since January and estimate Plaxo was sold for between $150m and $170m.Plaxo offers an extensive online address book as well as a sister social...
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Kangaroo targets autumn rollout
via guardian.co.uk Media by Leigh Holmwood on May 15, 2008
Kangaroo, the internet TV joint venture between BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4, is set to launch this autumn. By Leigh Holmwood
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