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Feb 9 2012
7:03am
Win band tickets
PULSE has tickets to give away to lucky readers to see indie-rockers British India.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:44am
Death-crash driver caught
POLICE have caught a man who fled after the car he was driving crashed, killing one passenger and seriously injuring another.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:44am
Death-crash driver caught
POLICE have caught a man who fled after the car he was driving crashed, killing one passenger and seriously injuring another.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:44am
Death-crash driver caught
POLICE have caught a man who fled after the car he was driving crashed, killing one passenger and seriously injuring another.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:30am
Tigers rack up quick runs
TASMANIAN captain George Bailey has made his intentions clear with a blistering knock.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:25am
Lib Senator's drink-drive bust
TASMANIAN Liberal Senator Stephen Parry confessed this morning to driving at twice the legal alcohol limit.... more
Feb 9 2012
6:25am
Lib Senator's drink-drive bust
TASMANIAN Liberal Senator Stephen Parry confessed this morning to driving at twice the legal alcohol limit.... more
Feb 9 2012
5:41am
Tassie's got talent
TALENTED singer/songwriter Jed Appleton, 16, has been writing music and playing for three years.... more
Feb 9 2012
5:41am
Tassie's got talent
TALENTED singer/songwriter Jed Appleton, 16, has been writing music and playing for three years.... more
Feb 9 2012
4:22am
Toll wharf system 'too flexible'
TOLL Tasmania has today pleaded guilty to charges of failing to provide a safe system of work.... more
Feb 9 2012
4:22am
Toll wharf system 'too flexible'
TOLL Tasmania has today pleaded guilty to charges of failing to provide a safe system of work.... more
Feb 9 2012
4:22am
Toll wharf system 'too flexible'
TOLL Tasmania has today pleaded guilty to charges of failing to provide a safe system of work.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:01am
Greenpeace scorecard documents greener enterprise offerings
Source: Netflash   more from feed
Technology companies are not just making their products less carbon-intensive; they are also increasingly designing products to improve energy efficiency in the industries tha... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Turkey takes lead against Assad
Turkey's Prime Minister says his country is preparing a 'new initiative' to tackle the Syrian crisis, amid growing speculation that Ankara and Washington are considering creat... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Editor sorry over hacking
James Harding of London's Times newspaper admits evidence was previously withheld from court.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Staff removed at LA school after sex abuse by teacher
Parents fear a cover-up and try to understand why it took police more than a year to make an arrest.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Britain, US concern over Somali militants
New wave of battle-hardened 'lone wolf' terrorists expected to carry out attacks.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Shock Santorum wins add spice to Republican race
Republican hopeful's clean sweep magnifies doubts over front-runner Mitt Romney's credentials.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Yes sir, that's my big baby
A mother in central China has given birth to a seven-kilogram baby, possibly the largest newborn in the country's record books.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
President in struggle
Iran's parliament facing a power struggle between the country's supreme leader and its president.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
China power play: anti-corruption officials vanish
The mysterious disappearance of two high officials has opened a rare glimpse into the winner-take-all world of elite Chinese politics.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Liz Taylor's $21m art sale
Paintings that belonged to Elizabeth Taylor raised $US21.9 million at auction as investment-conscious bidders bought rare works by major-name artists.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Britain's last WWI veteran dies
Florence Green never saw the front line. Her war was spent serving food, not dodging bullets.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Queen's jubilee concert ready to rock
Kylie Minogue and Rolf Harris are among performers being considered to take part.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Europe death toll climbs
Ice-breakers battle Europe's big chill as more than 170 kilometres of the Danube River freezes over and dozens die of cold.... more
Feb 9 2012
3:00am
Hackers find Putin links in online coverage
Data shows pro-Putin bloggers and journalists paid as much as $18,600 for their comments.... more
Feb 9 2012
2:23am
NZ billionaire's Gunns stake
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE:</b></FONT> A NEW Zealand billionaire Richard Chandler has pledged an investment of $150 million in Gunns Limited.... more
Feb 9 2012
2:23am
NZ billionaire's Gunns stake
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE:</b></FONT> A NEW Zealand billionaire Richard Chandler has pledged an investment of $150 million in Gunns Limited.... more
Feb 9 2012
2:23am
NZ billionaire's Gunns stake
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE:</b></FONT> A NEW Zealand billionaire Richard Chandler has pledged an investment of $150 million in Gunns Limited.... more
Feb 9 2012
2:06am
Optimise video demands on your WAN link
One of the major problems encountered by WAN administrators is streaming video - more so when it is encrypted for DRM.  Blue Coat has the answer.... more
Feb 9 2012
2:06am
Optimise video demands on your WAN link
One of the major problems encountered by WAN administrators is streaming video - more so when it is encrypted for DRM.  Blue Coat has the answer.... more
Feb 9 2012
1:43am
How to pick a winning team
BALANCE is the key to picking a successful SuperCoach team.... more
Feb 9 2012
1:17am
Hunt for cars vandal
POLICE on the hunt for a vandal who went on a rampage on Monday night in Goulburn St.... more
Feb 9 2012
1:17am
Hunt for cars vandal
POLICE on the hunt for a vandal who went on a rampage on Monday night in Goulburn St.... more
Feb 9 2012
1:13am
Questions over Asian imports
DERWENT United has quashed suggestions it will bankroll seven new Asian imports while they play in Tasmania.... more
Feb 9 2012
1:10am
Rain hits desperate Tigers
FORMER New South Welshmen Ed Cowan and Steve Cazzulino continued their run feast against their old teammates yesterday.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Husband of French cycling champ detained
French police detain Patrice Ciprelli and a friend for dealing in banned substances.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Husband of French cycling champ detained
French police detain Patrice Ciprelli and a friend for dealing in banned substances.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Blackpool, Millwall advance in FA Cup
Substitute Liam Feeney strikes in stoppage time as Millwall knocks Southampton out of FA Cup.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Blackpool, Millwall advance in FA Cup
Substitute Liam Feeney strikes in stoppage time as Millwall knocks Southampton out of FA Cup.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Zimbabwe coach suspended over match-fixing
Scandal has already implicated more than 80 players and officials.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Zimbabwe coach suspended over match-fixing
Scandal has already implicated more than 80 players and officials.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Williams stops Tillman in first round
Sonny Bill Williams stops American Clarence Tillman without much ado.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:02am
Williams stops Tillman in first round
Sonny Bill Williams stops American Clarence Tillman without much ado.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:01am
No charges against Bryant over church fight
City attorney's office says insufficient evidence to prove charges levelled against basketballer.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:01am
No charges against Bryant over church fight
City attorney's office says insufficient evidence to prove charges levelled against basketballer.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:01am
Yet another 3D printer
What would you do if you wanted to demonstrate a linear bearing system? If you’re like [Bart] the obvious solution is building a tiny little 3D printer. [Bart]‘s Q... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Rice to return to racing at NSW titles
Triple Olympic gold medallist cleared to return to racing for first time since undergoing shoulder surgery.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Rice to return to racing at NSW titles
Triple Olympic gold medallist cleared to return to racing for first time since undergoing shoulder surgery.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Hotspot: The Moat
Now there's another reason to visit the Wheeler Centre.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Hotspot: The Moat
Now there's another reason to visit the Wheeler Centre.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Inside the Actors Studio: Jennifer Aniston, Thursday, February 9
Jennifer Aniston provides the acting-student audience with advice on dealing with sex scenes.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Thursday, February 9
The New York chef heads to the Philippines to get better acquainted with the local cuisine.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Inside the Actors Studio: Jennifer Aniston, Thursday, February 9
Jennifer Aniston provides the acting-student audience with advice on dealing with sex scenes.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Thursday, February 9
The New York chef heads to the Philippines to get better acquainted with the local cuisine.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Law & Order: SVU, Thursday, February 9
T.R. Knight cameos as a nice family man who also appears to be a stone-cold serial killer. The way it plays out is handled nicely.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Family Confidential, Thursday, February 9
Bryce Courtenay is certainly a fascinating character but the second instalment of this series is not totally satisfying.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Law & Order: SVU, Thursday, February 9
T.R. Knight cameos as a nice family man who also appears to be a stone-cold serial killer. The way it plays out is handled nicely.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Family Confidential, Thursday, February 9
Bryce Courtenay is certainly a fascinating character but the second instalment of this series is not totally satisfying.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Grey's Anatomy: series return, Thursday, February 9
You know you've been reviewing telly for way too long when you find yourself kind of enjoying Grey's Anatomy.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Grey's Anatomy: series return, Thursday, February 9
You know you've been reviewing telly for way too long when you find yourself kind of enjoying Grey's Anatomy.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
American Idol, Thursday, February 9
The road to Hollywood week is always fun and the squeals of delight from those who get chosen invariably drown out the shattered dreams.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
American Idol, Thursday, February 9
The road to Hollywood week is always fun and the squeals of delight from those who get chosen invariably drown out the shattered dreams.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Olympics: time to put pee back in podium
The men's pole vault at the London Olympics has concluded. It is time for the presentation. Out marches Steve Hooker to collect his gold medal. With a tear in his eye and a cl... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Madonna to tour Australia
Madonna's big year got even bigger with the announcement of her most ambitious world tour ever, hot on the heels of her record-setting Super Bowl halftime show.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Olympics: time to put pee back in podium
The men's pole vault at the London Olympics has concluded. It is time for the presentation. Out marches Steve Hooker to collect his gold medal. With a tear in his eye and a cl... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Madonna to tour Australia
Madonna's big year got even bigger with the announcement of her most ambitious world tour ever, hot on the heels of her record-setting Super Bowl halftime show.... more
Feb 9 2012
12:00am
Radio Tray: Tiny Web Radio Player Is Handy but Picks Up Some Static
If you spend a lot of time at your keyboard, no doubt you dabble a lot in listening to Internet radio. Radio Tray is a relatively new Linux app that can make tuning in to your... more
Feb 8 2012
11:58pm
Halliburton latest biz to dump BlackBerry for iPhone
But our developers are raking it in, screams RIM Citing better application support, oilfield services giant Halliburton will be handing out iPhones in future - despite RIM's c... more
Feb 8 2012
11:57pm
Coogan reaches hacking settlement
Comedian Steve Coogan and ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne are among the latest people to have settled their claims for damages over News of the World phone hacking.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:54pm
Faulkner rocks NSW at Bellerive
Allrounder James Faulkner took three wickets to leave NSW at 4-75 in their second innings at Bellerive.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:54pm
Airbind syncs your iTunes media library to your Android smartphone
Whilst Apple likes to create an enclosed, controlled ecosystem for its myriad of products and services to flourish, that doesn’t stop third-parties coming along to ruffl... more
Feb 8 2012
11:53pm
Harry Redknapp not guilty of tax evasion in trial at Southwark Crown Court
Harry Redknapp has been cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge. The Tottenham boss' hopes of managing the England team received a major boost as he walked free from court.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:52pm
No change to BHP Billiton ratings: Moody's
Half year results hold no ratings implications: Moody's. 8 Feb 2012 7:52 AM... more
Feb 8 2012
11:51pm
Asia markets rise on Greek debt hopes
Investors hope talks will avert Greek default. 8 Feb 2012 7:51 AM... more
Feb 8 2012
11:49pm
Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Struggling Nets Must Make Big Push for Howard
It's time for the New Jersey Nets to make a run at landing Dwight Howard. The Nets are quickly falling out of the playoff race and have shown no signs of life during their cur... more
Feb 8 2012
11:49pm
French min deletes "stay indoors" tip for homeless
... more
Feb 8 2012
11:48pm
Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Desert Storm Will Flop in Spotlight Against Pac-Man
Timothy Bradley Jr. is getting his big moment by squaring off against Manny Pacquiao, but it's not going to end well for the rising star because the champ will not falter agai... more
Feb 8 2012
11:47pm
Maldives president 'forced out'
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed says he was forced to resign at gunpoint in a coup, a charge the country's new leader denies.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:46pm
Tim Tebow Hannah Storm Interview: Broncos QB Gracefully Fields Tough Questions
Tim Tebow constantly finds himself under pressure. Whether it’s in training camp as the third-string quarterback, in the pocket during a playoff game or on the interview... more
Feb 8 2012
11:42pm
BPL T20 2012 Live Score Online and Streaming Info
The Mega Sports Event of Bangladesh Cricket will be Live from 10th Feb 2012.Its Grand Opening Ceremony will be Presented on 9th Feb at Dhaka where more then 25 Matches... Read more »... more
Feb 8 2012
11:42pm
Yahoo! chairman! falls! on! his! sword!
Bostock and three directors quit ailing web biz to save it Yahoo!'s chairman and three other board members are stepping down as the once-mighty web firm continues its drawn-out internal shake-up.…... more
Feb 8 2012
11:41pm
Police hold 158 in raids on gangs
Nearly 160 people are arrested during raids across London by the Metropolitan Police's new dedicated unit tackling gang crime.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:39pm
TomTom wants to lower your car insurance premiums by tracking your driving
TomTom today announced a new partnership with UK insurance broker Motaquote which will drive down the cost of car insurance premiums by tracking car drivers with an amended s... more
Feb 8 2012
11:37pm
Knicks Rumors: New York Must Nab J.R. Smith to Reinvigorate Stagnant Offense
Upstart point guard Jeremy Lin has breathed new life into the New York Knicks' offensive attack, but it still lacks finishers. One way to address that would be to sign shootin... more
Feb 8 2012
11:37pm
New GPGPU approach promises 20 per cent performance boost
Researchers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a novel GPGPU technique that can boost performance by 20 per cent.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:35pm
Geelong 'faces devastation' over Alcoa
Alcoa has launched a major review of its aluminium smelter in Geelong sparking fears of massive job losses.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:34pm
India Bootleg Liquor Kills At Least 22 In Orissa
BHUBANESWAR, India — Officials say at least 22 people have died and more are sick after drinking toxic bootleg liquor made from cough medicine in eastern India.A hospita... more
Feb 8 2012
11:33pm
Homs suffers 'heaviest' shelling
Syrian opposition groups say the city of Homs has come under the heaviest shelling in days, despite the president's pledge to engage in dialogue.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:32pm
How To Create A Standalone Compiz Session In Ubuntu
This guide has been written by WebUpd8 reader Neil Rodgers and it shows how to create your own standalone Compiz session in Ubuntu (the instructions below are for 11.10, but t... more
Feb 8 2012
11:32pm
Lasers prove key to terabit-per-second storage
Researchers have demonstrated a laser-based storage system that could push data onto a humble hard drive at terabit speeds.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:31pm
UPDATE: Allen Chaves, Drunk Delta Passenger, Accused Of Attacking Flight Attendant (VIDEO)
PREVIOUSLY, 1/6/12: A drunk Minnesota man was dragged off a flight for allegedly attacking a flight attendant, reports KARE 11. Allen Chaves was aboard a Delta flight from Min... more
Feb 8 2012
11:31pm
Damn! Cyclist falls 30 ft. at circus, breaks femur, wrist, elbow and shoulder blade
Saginaw, MI -- Josh Headford fell 30 feet at The Dow Event Center during a Shrine Circus motorcycle jump Sunday. Headford broke his femur, wrist, elbow and shoulder blade. Eve... more
Feb 8 2012
11:30pm
A380 wing crack checks extended
Checks are ordered on all Airbus A380 superjumbos after cracks were found in wing components, extending an earlier safety ruling covering 20 planes.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:30pm
NHL Trade Rumors: Contending Teams that Should Make Push for Rick Nash
Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets has claimed in the past he doesn't want to be moved. But according to John Shannon of HockeyCentral, Nash may reconsider. I have receive... more
Feb 8 2012
11:30pm
NBA Trade Rumors: Steve Nash Should Pursue Trade to Championship Contender
Steve Nash deserves a championship. And if he stays with the Phoenix Suns, he isn't going to get one.Time to demand a trade to a contender, Mr. Nash. According to Ken Berger o... more
Feb 8 2012
11:29pm
Sudan launches Darfur peace body
Sudan's president launches a governing body to oversee a peace deal intended to end the nine-year war in western region of Darfur.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:29pm
Notch pushes Schafer for Psychonauts sequel
Mojang head Notch has offered to help Double Fine's Tim Schafer develop a sequel to the critically-acclaimed Pyschonauts.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:29pm
Kohli leads India past Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli cracks a match-winning 77 before injuring his leg attempting a suicide run in India's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:29pm
Kohli leads India past Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli cracks a match-winning 77 before injuring his leg attempting a suicide run in India's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:28pm
Santorum's hat trick stuns Romney
US conservative Rick Santorum wins races for the Republican presidential nomination in three states, upsetting front-runner Mitt Romney.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:28pm
India Military Modernized With China In Mind
NEW DELHI — In recent weeks, India has decided to buy 126 fighter jets from France, taken delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia and prepared for its first ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:26pm
India ministers quit after caught watching porn in parliament
... more
Feb 8 2012
11:25pm
Adam Luna: Colorado: While Immigration May Not Be a Major Issue for GOP, It May Be Decisive with Latino Voters
Immigration will surely have clear salience in November as Latino voters size up the candidates and their positions on the issues that matter.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:25pm
Govt damaged itself over pokies - Wilkie
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says the government damaged itself by backing down on poker machine reform.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:25pm
Greenpeace releases meaningless 'Cool IT' rankings
Hippies' 'leaderboard' apparently made using dartboard Analysis International hippie* collective Greenpeace has issued a "Cool IT leaderboard" of apparently randomly selected ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:23pm
Schumi sets the tone
Michael Schumacher, driving Mercedes GP's 2011 car, set the tone on the second morning of pre-season testing at Jerez...... more
Feb 8 2012
11:21pm
The UK airport ‘bomb joke’ tweeter appeals conviction today. Will common sense prevail?
Two years ago, we reported on the story about a UK man who was arrested on terrorism charges after posting a joke tweet on Twitter. Travel chaos caused by heavy...... more
Feb 8 2012
11:21pm
ReDigi case heads to court: Are we allowed to resell digital purchases or not?
Used digital music service ReDigi won a minor victory as a judge agreed to let a suit against the company proceed to trial. The lawsuit aims to answer the question of whether ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:20pm
Jen Psaki: I'm Outraged - Why Aren't You?
For full disclosure, I am a Catholic, I am a Democrat and I am a woman. I am also someone who if push came to shove can afford to pay over the counter for birth control. But t... more
Feb 8 2012
11:18pm
Ski bounce
Damn. Every time you take a sip of coffee, think -- gotta check Bob's Blitz. Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe, or Return to Bobs Blitz.com. - Like this post? Google +1 it.Follo... more
Feb 8 2012
11:16pm
Jerez F1 test times – day two: 8 February – 1pm
Michael Schumacher moves to head of Jerez timesheets as Mercedes continues to test tyres with its 2011-spec car. No further red flags in the past two hours...... more
Feb 8 2012
11:16pm
Ferrari explains different approach to first test of 2012
Ferrari’s most aggressively-designed car for a number of years made its track debut at Jerez on Tuesday, and afterwards its designer explained the approach the team is takin... more
Feb 8 2012
11:14pm
Sonny Bill Williams KO’s Clarence Tillman III in 1st round following weigh-in cheap shot
The Sonny Bill Williams and Clarence Tillman III weigh-in turned stupid as Tillman shoved and took a shot at Williams. The actual fight took place yesterday at the Claudelands... more
Feb 8 2012
11:13pm
Apple's new TV allegedly spotted... in Canadian office
Will be controlled by Siri, waving, unicorns Prototypes of the hotly anticipated Apple TV are sitting in the offices of telcos in Canada, reports newspaper The Globe and Mail.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:12pm
Voto Latino: Seven Ways to Land a Job in a Tough Economy
A positive attitude, a well thought-out strategy, and faith in yourself are key ingredients to achieve success in whatever you set your mind to; even in the midst of a bad economy.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:07pm
Key polls begin in Uttar Pradesh
Crucial assembly elections are under way in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a major test of support for the ruling Congress party.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:06pm
Ford's Theatre Opens Center To Study Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON -- The theater where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated is preparing to open a new museum and education center in downtown Washington to explore the 16th pr... more
Feb 8 2012
11:06pm
Ex-Rooster jailed for six years
Former Sydney Roosters player Lepuha Baba Paseka sent to jail for his part in a series of armed robberies in Brisbane's south.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:05pm
US firm wins $620m NBN contract
US firm Space Systems/Loral has won the $620m contract to provide broadband to areas in remote Australia.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:04pm
No end in sight for flood-weary Qld
Qld premier Anna Bligh says there 'is no end in sight' for flood ravaged parts of the state.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:04pm
No end in sight for flood-weary Qld
Qld premier Anna Bligh says there 'is no end in sight' for flood ravaged parts of the state.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:04pm
Syria Crisis: European Union May Impose New Sanctions
BRUSSELS -- A senior EU official say the bloc will soon impose harsher sanctions against Syria as it seeks to weaken the regime and end President Bashar Assad's crackdown agai... more
Feb 8 2012
11:04pm
Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Hot of the heels of its OneNote app for the iPhone, Microsoft has gone ahead and given the Android Market a similar nod of acceptance with the release of OneNote Mobile. Like... more
Feb 8 2012
11:01pm
Syria Crisis: Homs Remains Under Assault
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Syrian forces thrusting into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday killed at least 67 civilians, including ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
NBA Rumors: Rise of Jeremy Lin Means Knicks Don't Need Jonny Flynn
The New York Knicks have found a new rising star in Jeremy Lin, which means they don't need to pursue Jonny Flynn of the Houston Rockets. Chris Broussard of ESPN tweeted ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Peyton Manning Rumors: Miami Dolphins Make Most Sense for Star QB
By now it's evident that Peyton Manning won't be with the Indianapolis Colts next season.And suddenly the Miami Dolphins appear to be leading the pack for his services.Adam Sc... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Tim Tebow Hannah Storm Interview Proves ESPN Values Ratings over Substance
If you needed any more proof that ESPN cared more about ratings than substance, you got it on Tuesday night when "The Worldwide Leader in Sports" aired a "special" interview w... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Super Bowl 2012: Tom Brady Losing Faith of Boston Sports Fanatics
The sports fans in Boston are a hardcore bunch, and their faith in the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady is waning. Not only is he 6-6 in his last 12 playoff... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Black Tomato: 5 Views Of Iceland's Cultural Scene (PHOTOS)
With a unique café and bar culture, top notch cuisine, an effervescent nightlife and a burgeoning music scene, the island nation is an attractive destination for the hip and the outdoorsy.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Kate Hanni: FAA Bill Codifies Airline Passenger Bill of Rights
After five years of kicking the can down the road, the 112th United States Congress has agreed on the provisions of the FAA Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
NBA Trade Rumors: Milwaukee Bucks Would Be Wise to Shop Unhappy Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson is benched, almost 34 years old, unhappy and making almost $10 million per season. If that doesn't say "trade me," nothing does.The Milwaukee Bucks swingman re... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Q. How many radio listeners for the Super Bowl?
A. 23 million across 680 stations. DG co-president CEO David Landau says "we are again excited, but not surprised, to see that our research findings highlight the strength of ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Peter Mandel: Tasting Mexico's 'Tequila Trail'
It's an ancient tradition in Jalisco, Mexico. The jimador in his wide hat and boots, the elegant arc of attack, the final swift plunging of the sword. Bullfight? Not exactly. ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Daniel Bortz: Portland's Dog-Friendly Hotels
Portland, Oregon, consistently ranks among America's most dog-friendly cities. In honor of our four-legged friends, here's our roundup of three Portland hotels where Fido is more than welcome.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Room 77: 7 Sumptuous Suites For Your Sweetheart (PHOTOS)
If you're tired of the same ole' box of chocolates or the requisite heart-shaped pendant from the mall, it's time to step up the romance factor in a different way: Pack your b... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Tiffany Hawk: Are Airlines Bringing Sexy Back?
Travel writer Rolf Potts declared the death of the Mile High Club back in 2007, pointing out the decades-long decline in airline allure and comparing the lavatory tryst to sex... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Jetsetter.com: Tokyo On 10,000 Calories A Day (PHOTOS)
From elite sushi temples to the most humble grilled sweet potato vendor, it's nearly impossible to have a bad meal in this city.... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Off Track Planet: How To Get The Best Cash-Paying Jobs Abroad
When your budget approaches the big "O" halfway across the world, everything becomes less peaches and sunshine and more hunger pangs and angry fits. Luckily, you don't need a ... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
Dane Steele Green: The Gay Traveler: Flash Sales Take On The Hotel Industry
Online booking sites like Priceline.com and Hotwire.com have been helping hotels fill empty rooms at steep discounts for years now. But with recessionary times, come recession... more
Feb 8 2012
11:00pm
NBA Rumors: Realistic Chance of Kings Moving to Seattle Would Benefit League
The NBA would be better off if the Sacramento Kings became the Seattle Sonics, and that has become a very real possibility.Sacramento is running out of time to secure a new ar... more
Feb 8 2012
10:55pm
Title win for rugby star Williams
World Cup-winning rugby star Sonny Bill Williams becomes a boxing champion after a first-round knock-out.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:55pm
New York Yankees: Catching Prospect Austin Romine Developing Well
The New York Yankees have some good depth in the catcher position with three prospects developing in the farm system. Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez and J.R. Murphy all show prom... more
Feb 8 2012
10:54pm
Analysis: More than just Great Firewall awaits Facebook in China
... more
Feb 8 2012
10:52pm
U.S. Okinawa Base: Countries Look For Compromise Over Controversial American Base
TOKYO — The transfer of thousands of U.S. Marines to Guam will not require the prior closure of a base on the southern Japan island of Okinawa, the United States and Jap... more
Feb 8 2012
10:47pm
Haswell is a graphics monster
There has been a lot of talk about Haswell and its lack of graphics prowess.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:47pm
Oregon considers but rejects criminalising tweets
Bunch of twits ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:45pm
Jeremy Lin: Is the Knicks Guard the NBA's Tim Tebow?
Could Jeremy Lin be the next Tim Tebow? No, seriously. This is the question on the tip of America's tongue, if only because one good hype-job deserves another. Tebow captured ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:40pm
STOCK Act: House Republicans Introduce Their Version Of Insider Trading Bill
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans have introduced their version of a bill to ban insider trading by thousands of federal officials, and have added provisions to bar lawmakers co... more
Feb 8 2012
10:40pm
India Porn Scandal: 3 State Ministers Resign After Accusations Of Watching Porn During Assembly Session
NEW DELHI -- Three government ministers in the southern Indian state of Karnataka resigned Wednesday after they were accused of watching a pornographic video during an assembl... more
Feb 8 2012
10:38pm
Eli Manning isn’t elite, certainly not a hall of famer: Kurt Warner
Former NY Giants QB Kurt Warner went on Arizona Sports 620 in Phoenix with Burns and Gambo and laid out the argument for why Eli Manning isn't elite: “I fully disagree with ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:34pm
Rio Tinto iron ore expansion continues
Rio Tinto commits $US3.4 billion ($A3.16 billion) to expand its operations in WA's Pilbara region.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:33pm
Russians drill into buried 20 million-year-old Antarctic lake
Will boffins find prehistoric life - or secret Nazi files? Russian scientists have drilled through to a 20-million-year-old lake under Antarctica, which, depending on who you ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:32pm
Christian Horner Q&A: F1 in for a stellar year
Being Formula One's leading light must feel exhilarating and nerve racking in equal measure. After defending both titles in such dominant style in 2011, Red Bull are the targe... more
Feb 8 2012
10:30pm
Ansell profit rises, fixing IT problems
Ansell to stick by its full year profit guidance after first half earnings hit $65m on sales of almost $600m... more
Feb 8 2012
10:30pm
Ansell profit rises, fixing IT problems
Ansell to stick by its full year profit guidance after first half earnings hit $65m on sales of almost $600m... more
Feb 8 2012
10:30pm
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs tells Mrs Tom Brady to ‘shut up’
No, no, no. You do not tell another man's wife to shut up without repercussions. And there was not so bright NY Giants RB Brandon Jacobs talking about Giselle Bundchen for som... more
Feb 8 2012
10:28pm
Safety unaffected by Qantas jet cracks
Qantas says cracks discovered on the wings of an A380 aircraft had no effect on flight safety... more
Feb 8 2012
10:28pm
Safety unaffected by Qantas jet cracks
Qantas says cracks discovered on the wings of an A380 aircraft had no effect on flight safety... more
Feb 8 2012
10:27pm
Laser-switched magnetic storage is 1,000 times faster than current hard drives
Hold onto your hats: Scientists at the University of York, England have completely rewritten the rules of magnetic storage.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:27pm
Webjet's half year net profit up 17pct
Webjet said net profit for the six months to December 31, 2011, rose 17 per cent to $5.88 million.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:25pm
Gunns strikes $280m share issue deal
A NZ billionaire has snared a 39 per cent stake in woodchipper Gunns as part of a $280m capital raising.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:25pm
Gunns strikes $280m share issue deal
A NZ billionaire has snared a 39 per cent stake in woodchipper Gunns as part of a $280m capital raising.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:24pm
RBS boss: I considered resigning
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:24pm
Australand suffers 15% drop in FY profit
Australand believes it can improve earnings despite suffering a 15 per cent drop in annual profit.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:21pm
Former WNEW ‘Sports Guy’ Scott Kaplan fired from XEPRS-AM
Remember Sid Rosenberg's Sports Guys partner Scott Kaplan? He's been let go by XEPRS-AM in Tijuana, Mexico for ripping Mountain West Sports analyst Andrea Lloyd: So back on Ja... more
Feb 8 2012
10:16pm
Too many chiefs, not enough Indians
By the end of last year Australia had around 700 too many ICT managers, and 2,700 too few ICT professionals. It’s the classic case of too many chiefs and not enough Indians.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:16pm
Too many chiefs, not enough Indians
By the end of last year Australia had around 700 too many ICT managers, and 2,700 too few ICT professionals. It’s the classic case of too many chiefs and not enough Indians.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:15pm
Mageia Blog (English) : Mageia 2 Artwork Contest
Mageia needs your help with the artwork for Mageia 2. We’re short on artists, so we’re calling on everyone in the Mageia community who has any talent with graphics... more
Feb 8 2012
10:15pm
Mageia 2 Artwork Contest
Mageia needs your help with the artwork for Mageia 2. We’re short on artists, so we’re calling on everyone in the Mageia community who has any talent with graphics... more
Feb 8 2012
10:15pm
Sprint announces Q4 2011 results: the iPhone brings in new customers
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Following its bittersweet Q3, the latest financial report from Sprint this quarter offers up another mixed bag of news. Net operating losses totalled $438 million, more than... more
Feb 8 2012
10:14pm
India ministers quit in porn row
Three ministers in the Indian state of Karnataka resign amid a row over watching pornography in the local assembly.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:14pm
BHP profit falls first time in 3 yrs
BHP Billiton reports its first profit fall in three years due to lower prices for iron, copper and coal.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:14pm
Amazon 'rolling out a retail store in Seattle'
Apple Store-inspired Kindle-pushing boutique rumoured... Amazon could be about to open a bricks-and-mortar store in Seattle aimed at selling the Kindle - according to rumours on blog goodereader.…... more
Feb 8 2012
10:13pm
'Jimmy Kimmel Live': Damon Wayans Jr. Talks Perks Of Having A Famous Father (VIDEO)
Damon Wayans Jr. -- son of comedic legend Damon Wayans and scion of the extended Wayans clan -- explained on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (Weeknights, 12 a.m. EST on ABC) how the child... more
Feb 8 2012
10:12pm
World Trade Center: Consulting Firm Has Allowed Project's Costs To Soar Out Of Control, Auditors Say
NEW YORK -- The agency that is building the new World Trade Center is "dysfunctional" and has let costs get out of control on the $14.8 billion project, auditors said Tuesday.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:11pm
T-Mobile's Full Monty speed 'capped at 1Mb/s'
Cellco denies, confirms cap T-Mobile's unlimited tariff, The Full Monty, has come under scrutiny after reports surfaced that the cellco may have placed a speed limit of just 1Mb/s on the package.…... more
Feb 8 2012
10:09pm
NBN satellites to serve remote areas
The PM says two satellites with high-speed broadband will be rolled out in remote areas of the nation.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:09pm
NBN satellites to serve remote areas
The PM says two satellites with high-speed broadband will be rolled out in remote areas of the nation.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:08pm
Govt not 'stealing' tobacco brands
Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the govt does not have to pay compensation to big tobacco brands.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:08pm
Young pitcher signs deal with Red Sox
Seventeen year old Australian Dan McGrath has been signed to MLB club the Boston Red Sox.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:06pm
New Maldives leader denies coup
New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan says that it is unfair to describe the removal of President Mohamed Nasheed as a coup.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:05pm
New York Yankees Sign Bill Hall
Last week I heard about the New York Yankees’ interest in Bill Hall for their utility role and discussed it here.  It turns out that the interest turned into action bec... more
Feb 8 2012
10:05pm
Umpires apologise for Bellerive mix-up
NSW and Tasmania have received an apology from the umpires at Bellerive after cutting short a day of play.... more
Feb 8 2012
10:04pm
Arianna Huffington: Nothing Provincial About It: Introducing Le HuffPost Québec
MONTREAL -- I'm delighted to announce the launch of our fourth international edition, Le Huffington Post Québec, which joins HuffPost Canada in covering America's neighbor ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:03pm
Melissa Rivers Fights With Boyfriend Over Missed Photoshoot On 'Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?' (VIDEO)
Jason didn't think much of it when he opted to skip out on a photoshoot for "Hollywood's Happy Families" On "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?" (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on WE). He... more
Feb 8 2012
10:03pm
Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Alienware's latest PC is an attempt to fire a salvo right across the bows of Sony and Microsoft's gaming flagships. It looks like the (slightly overweight) lovechild of the ... more
Feb 8 2012
10:00pm
Boullier eyes European success for Kimi
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier believes Kimi Raikkonen will be back up to race winning form by the time the European season kicks off...... more
Feb 8 2012
9:59pm
Geelong faces devastation if Alcoa goes
Alcoa launches a review of its aluminium smelter in Geelong, sparking fears that 600 jobs could be axed.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:59pm
CBA on notice after Qld govt pay glitch
The CBA's payroll contract with the Qld government will be reviewed if there's another system glitch.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:59pm
CBA on notice after Qld govt pay glitch
The CBA's payroll contract with the Qld government will be reviewed if there's another system glitch.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:59pm
Nigeria Islamists claim army raid
Nigeria's militant Islamists say they are behind Tuesday's suicide bombing at the army headquarters in the northern city of Kaduna.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:59pm
Huawei's super-skinny Ascend P1 S headed to China in March
Home market gets first dibs on 0.26-inch 'iPhone-killer' Chinese electronics giant Huawei could be set to launch what it claims to be the world’s slimmest phone as early as ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:58pm
From February, HTC won’t tell you how many smartphones it sells
Taiwanese mobile giant HTC is set to adopt a similar strategy to its smartphone-making rival Samsung and amend its quarterly financial statements to no longer reflect the number of smartphones...... more
Feb 8 2012
9:57pm
Can autocrats' wives rein in their husbands?
Does an autocrat's wife have to stand by her man?... more
Feb 8 2012
9:56pm
Canadian hammer toss fail
You have got to be a real man to succeed in the hammer toss, something this kid definitely is not. Watch as this Canadian high schooler tries out his new hammer for the firs... more
Feb 8 2012
9:54pm
Raikkonen: Lap times don't matter today
Kimi Raikkonen was happy with what he called a 'positive' start to F1 testing for the Lotus team, but acknowledged that being fastest meant little for the year ahead.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:53pm
VIDEO: Models demand better conditions
Models in the US have launched a rights group calling for workplace standards in what is a largely unregulated industry.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:50pm
Google is giving away Amazon vouchers for learning more about your Web browsing habits
A new Google project named Screenwise looks set to offer Amazon vouchers in return for information about your browsing habits. While it doesn’t appear to have launched officially yet, a...... more
Feb 8 2012
9:45pm
Fantasy Baseball Draft Day Decision: 5 Catchers to Avoid in 2012
There are a lot of reasons that people may suggest not drafting a player.  It could be based on injuries (both a high risk for one or the recovery of a previous one), pot... more
Feb 8 2012
9:42pm
Egypt 'risks rupture in US ties'
Three leading US senators warn Egypt the risk of a "disastrous" break in ties has rarely been greater, as it plans to try 43 pro-democracy activists.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:42pm
RIM denies Android Runtime apps will bring security risks
No plans for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich support yet ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:41pm
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries memorabilia that is completely worthless
If you would like to own the most worthless item in the world involving Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, then today is your lucky day. The Minnesota Twins are auctioning off... more
Feb 8 2012
9:41pm
HP may be going the server flash route
Company won't confirm it, but the G8 looks pretty flashy HP's new G8 servers will sport lots of flash, according to a knowledgeable HP fan.…... more
Feb 8 2012
9:38pm
Greek parties 'to finalise deal'
Greek PM Lucas Papademos is set to meet coalition parties in an attempt to seal an austerity deal to secure a new EU/IMF bailout.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:33pm
MEP David Martin becomes ACTA rapporteur
Shows worrying signs of support ... more
Feb 8 2012
9:32pm
Virgin Media's Q4 2011 report: Brits love TiVo, Fast Broadband, Vampire Diaries
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Virgin Media's school report for both last year and last quarter has been pretty positive for the Branson-Branded service. It pulled down £4 billion ($6.3 billion) in r... more
Feb 8 2012
9:29pm
Sonny Bill wins title in first round
Sonny Bill Williams has won the New Zealand heavyweight title against Clarence Tillman in the first round.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:28pm
'The River' Premiere: What Evil Lurks In The Panic Room Of The Magus? (VIDEO)
ABC premiered its bold new horror-mystery series with a two hour launch for "The River" (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on ABC). The series features the found footage format popularized rec... more
Feb 8 2012
9:28pm
Surge in anti-China sentiment in Hong Kong
Surge in anti-mainland sentiment in Hong Kong... more
Feb 8 2012
9:26pm
Dam operator drops dirty tricks complaint
Source: Just In   more from feed
The operator of Wivenhoe Dam has withdrawn explosive allegations that a private investigator was hired to pose as a representative of the floods commission to gather information from two of its staff.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:26pm
Queensland flood clean-up gathers pace
Source: Just In   more from feed
Extra help has arrived in Queensland's flood-ravaged southern inland, where the massive clean up is getting into full swing.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:25pm
German GP in doubt as 'Ring cancels contract?
The future of the German Grand Prix could be thrown into disarray after the local government ousted the operators of the Nurburgring.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:23pm
Facebook, Google and Twitter: Three distinctly different approaches to China
As the social media space in Western markets edges closer to the point of saturation, the Internet’s top firms are tightening their focus on emerging markets where they can continue...... more
Feb 8 2012
9:22pm
Taylor Armstrong Denies Her Abuse Allegations Are False, On 'Watch What Happens Live' (VIDEO)
Shortly before her husband Russell committed suicide, "Real Housewives" star Taylor Armstrong filed for divorce, accusing him of verbal and physical abuse during their five-ye... more
Feb 8 2012
9:20pm
Venues and Grounds in BPL T20 2012 Tickets Online for Matches
Bangladesh Premier League BPL T20 2012 started from this 9th Feb with grand Opening Ceremony at Dhaka.First Match will be Played on 10th Feb 2012 and Final match will be... Read more »... more
Feb 8 2012
9:19pm
Wong warns banks over rates
Finance Minister Penny Wong hopes banks consider their customers when making decisions on lending rates.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:17pm
Epson adds to scanner range
Epson's latest scanners are aimed at businesses that need to scan significant quantities of paper.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:17pm
Epson adds to scanner range
Epson's latest scanners are aimed at businesses that need to scan significant quantities of paper.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:17pm
NFC leader Inside Secure to IPO this month
It's no Facebook, but it does actually design stuff Inside Secure has filed for an initial public offering, looking to raise almost €80m a day after it celebrated shipping 2... more
Feb 8 2012
9:11pm
Alex Ferguson hoping for end to racism issues
Sir Alex Ferguson has called for the authorities to crack down hard on any new incident of racism in football. The Manchester United boss has been close to the centre of one such controversy.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:09pm
Israel hit by nationwide strike
Israel's main trade union federation launches a national strike intended to shut down government offices, banks, airports, ports and rail services.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05pm
Jerez F1 test times – day two: 8 February – 11am
Mark Webber leads the way in interrupted morning session at Jerez, while Kimi Raikkonen props up timesheets after early excursion.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05pm
VIDEO: Cold weather freezes German rivers
The cold weather has frozen rivers and canals solid in Germany... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05pm
Sonny Bill Williams wins New Zealand heavyweight title
Sonny Bill Williams' boxing career took off as he scored a first round knockout over American Clarence Tillman in Hamilton tonight.... more
Feb 8 2012
9:05pm
Sonny Bill Williams wins New Zealand heavyweight title
Sonny Bill Williams' boxing career took off as he scored a first round knockout over American Clarence Tillman in Hamilton tonight.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:59pm
Nokia axes 4,000, shifts smartphone manufacturing East
Factories hit in cost-cutting drive Having reviewed operations at its manufacturing facilities in Hungary, Mexico and Finland, Nokia has decided to halt its assembly lines the... more
Feb 8 2012
8:59pm
Yahoo sheds chairman and directors
All change at the top ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:56pm
Rumours over top China policeman
A top Chinese policeman in charge of a major crackdown on organised crime goes on leave, amid rumours of an investigation and a bid for asylum.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:54pm
Maldives leader calls for unity govt
The new president of the Maldives has called for the formation of a national unity government.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:52pm
SBW scores first round KO
Sonny Bill Williams wins the New Zealand boxing heavyweight title after a first-round stoppage of American Clarence Tillman.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:51pm
Stunning Darren Heath photo exhibition launches in London
JA on F1′s favourite photographer, Darren Heath, has opened an exhibition of his best 2011 photographs at the Collyer Bristow Gallery in London. The exhibition runs from... more
Feb 8 2012
8:50pm
Pomp-seeker Slipper told to get on with job
Source: Just In   more from feed
A former clerk of the Senate says new Speaker Peter Slipper should focus more on his job than on rekindling former parliamentary traditions.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:49pm
Crowned, criticised and now cancelled
Pop-princess Lana Del Rey has cancelled her Australian tour on the back of relentless criticism in the U.S. So why is she suddenly so hated - a botched TV appearance, a millio... more
Feb 8 2012
8:49pm
Crowned, criticised and now cancelled
Pop-princess Lana Del Rey has cancelled her Australian tour on the back of relentless criticism in the U.S. So why is she suddenly so hated - a botched TV appearance, a millio... more
Feb 8 2012
8:49pm
Cutting bags five wickets at the Gabba
Ben Cutting claimed five wickets for the Bulls to have the Warriors all out for 359 at the Gabba.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:47pm
David De Gea insists he can emulate Peter Schmeichel
Young Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea is determined to become a Manchester United legend like Peter Schmeichel after finally starting to live up to his billing.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:44pm
Ferrari to continue experimenting
Ferrari's decision to adopt a more aggressive design for their F2012 means they have a lot of fine-tuning to do during testing...... more
Feb 8 2012
8:42pm
Maingear's Titan 17 has a change of heart, keyboard
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Maingear has been tickling us with its gaming PCs for a while, and now it's adding some extra muscle to its catalog. The company's Titan 17 notebook is hitting the operating ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:41pm
Brazil police strike talks fail
Talks to end a police strike in the Brazilian state of Bahia break down, as troops blockade the state assembly occupied by striking officers.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:38pm
Nissan to join V8 Supercars
The days of Holden and Ford locking horns for bragging rights in V8 supercar racing are numbered with the category to announce tomorrow that Nissan will join the battle from next year.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:38pm
Nissan to join V8 Supercars
The days of Holden and Ford locking horns for bragging rights in V8 supercar racing are numbered with the category to announce tomorrow that Nissan will join the battle from next year.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:36pm
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan ODI Live score online 2012 at Sharjah
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan ODI will play on 10th Feb 2012., match will be played at Sharjah at 4.20pm 11 GMT. Pakistan team is at top on tour against England and... Read more »... more
Feb 8 2012
8:36pm
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan ODI Live score online 2012 at Sharjah
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan ODI will play on 10th Feb 2012., match will be played at Sharjah at 4.20pm 11 GMT. Pakistan team is at top on tour against England and... Read more ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:35pm
Sourth Korea joins Australia, NZ in setting carbon limits
South Korean lawmakers vote to impose greenhouse-gas limits on its large st companies, making it the third Asia-Pacific nation to set targets opposed by industry.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:35pm
Sourth Korea joins Australia, NZ in setting carbon limits
South Korean lawmakers vote to impose greenhouse-gas limits on its large st companies, making it the third Asia-Pacific nation to set targets opposed by industry.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:34pm
NSW farmers could lose $750m from floods
The agricultural industry is expected to suffer losses of at least $750 million as a result of the devastating NSW floods, with tens of thousands of livestock at risk.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:33pm
Barcelona Gareth Bale bid funded by sales to Arsenal and Chelsea
Barcelona are looking to offload three of their youngsters to Arsenal and Chelsea to help fund a move for Gareth Bale.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:28pm
Coke-snorting cop bots to replace sniffer dogs
Roboplod finds could count as evidence in court Sniffer dogs can get tired, but fibre-optic sniffer robots don't have the same problem. And they are just as good at detecting ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:27pm
Nissan to join V8 Supercars
Nissan is set to shake up the V8 Supercars competition by taking the battle to traditional rivals Holden and Ford in the 2013 season.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:26pm
Jetstar brings forward Japan launch date
Jetstar is hoping to bring forward the launch date of its new Japanese airline.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:25pm
David Letterman Makes Denzel Washington Feel Uncomfortable On 'Late Show' (VIDEO)
Denzel Washington has been a movie star and object of lust for decades, so he should be a pro at handling unwanted advances from admiring fans by now. However, "Late Show" (W... more
Feb 8 2012
8:24pm
Facebook partners with Bango, looks to mobile payments and operator billing
Following Facebook’s S-1 filing for its upcoming IPO, it soon become clear that whilst the company saw its mobile presence booming, it knew it hadn’t done enough to monetize its...... more
Feb 8 2012
8:23pm
Nokia will lay off 4,000 and move more manufacturing to Asia
Source: Netflash   more from feed
Nokia has decided to move more of its manufacturing to Asia, and will lay off approximately 4,000 workers at three factories in Europe and Mexico by the end of the year, the company said on Wednesday.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:23pm
Stand-up comedy Qatari-style
Heard the one about the emir and a Qatari stand-up comedian?... more
Feb 8 2012
8:19pm
Government launches digital copyright law review
The Federal Government has responded swiftly to the furore surrounding the copyright ruling on the Optus TV Now service: it has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commis... more
Feb 8 2012
8:19pm
Government launches digital copyright law review
The Federal Government has responded swiftly to the furore surrounding the copyright ruling on the Optus TV Now service: it has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commis... more
Feb 8 2012
8:18pm
(Actual) Contradicting Atheist Guy. . you are him
submitted by egonym to atheism [link] [100 comments] ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:18pm
Oil spill at Shell's Clyde refinery
There has been an oil spill at Shell's Clyde refinery in western Sydney.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:18pm
Plans for NT nuke waste dump get boost
Plans to build a nuclear waste dump in the NT have been given a boost after an ALP-Liberal Party deal.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:18pm
Plans for NT nuke waste dump get boost
Plans to build a nuclear waste dump in the NT have been given a boost after an ALP-Liberal Party deal.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:18pm
Pacers win tight one over Jazz
Indiana's Danny Granger scored 12 of 16 pointsto help the Pacers to a 104-99 win over Utah Jazz.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:14pm
'NCIS' 200th Episode: Gibbs Takes A Life And Death Trip Down Memory Lane (VIDEO)
For its 200th episode, "NCIS" (Tue., 8 p.m. EST on CBS) took a more unconventional approach to its usual procedural format. While there was still a case at the heart of the ep... more
Feb 8 2012
8:10pm
'Dozens killed' in Homs
Dozens of civilians have been killed as government troops pressed a relentless assault on the flashpoint central Syrian city of Homs into a fifth straight day, activists say.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:10pm
Ravel Morrison in homophobic tweet storm
Ravel Morrison has started his West Ham career by writing a homophobic message on Twitter. The midfielder, 19, responded angrily after been antagonised on the social networking site.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:10pm
Australian traveller found dead in Laos
A young Australian traveller has been found dead in a hotel room in Laos, the third death in a month.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:08pm
Cloud alliance sides with Optus on copyright
OzHub, the Macquarie Telecom-led cloud computing alliance, has come down firmly on the side of Optus over the copyright controversy surrounding Optus TV Now, warning that any ... more
Feb 8 2012
8:08pm
Fiery Faulkner rips through Blues
All-rounder James Faulkner bowls Tasmania into a commanding position with some prized NSW scalps on day three at Bellerive.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:08pm
Fiery Faulkner rips through Blues
All-rounder James Faulkner bowls Tasmania into a commanding position with some prized NSW scalps on day three at Bellerive.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:06pm
Syria President Bashar Assad Wants Vice President To Hold Talks With Opposition, Russian Envoy Says
BRUSSELS — A senior EU official say the bloc will soon impose harsher sanctions against Syria as it seeks to weaken the regime and end President Bashar Assad's crackdown... more
Feb 8 2012
8:04pm
Bonuses row 'threatens business'
George Osborne promises to fight an "anti-business culture", warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine jobs and prosperity.... more
Feb 8 2012
8:04pm
Japan is bringing social media influencers to the country to stimulate tourism
The Japanese government has turned to social media to boost tourists visiting the country after spending $280,000 (Y21.5 million) to invite ten influential thought leaders from across the world to...... more
Feb 8 2012
8:01pm
Heathrow facial recognition tech stalled by borders fiasco
Airport's scanner rollout to miss Olympics target Heathrow airport may now not get facial recognition technology at all five of its terminals in time for the Olympics as plann... more
Feb 8 2012
7:58pm
DARPA's crowdsourced UAV competition heats up, takes off (video)
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Late last year, DARPA launched UAVForge -- a competition that invites contestants to create their very own unmanned aerial vehicles, and submit them for voter-based evaluati... more
Feb 8 2012
7:57pm
Chelsea defender John Terry faces the boot from sponsor Umbro
Axed England captain John Terry has suffered a second blow in the wake of the Anton Ferdinand storm after being frozen out by boot sponsor Umbro.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:57pm
GPU helps put Muppets on screen
How graphics chip advances aided the puppets' return... more
Feb 8 2012
7:51pm
WWE: Why CM Punk Is the Right Man to Represent the Company
CM Punk is, bar none, the best all-around individual talent on the wrestling scene today.He didn't become the "Best in the World" overnight, though.After years of toiling on t... more
Feb 8 2012
7:50pm
German exports hit record in 2011
German's trade surplus rises to 158bn euros in 2011 on record exports of 1.06tn euros, official figures show.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:48pm
Fabio Capello and FA must resolve John Terry differences - Sir Alex Ferguson
England manager Fabio Capello and the Football Association need to sort out their differences over John Terry being stripped of the captain's armband, according to Manchester ... more
Feb 8 2012
7:48pm
Santorum's hat-trick reopens US race
Republican long shot Rick Santorum has poked holes in Mitt Romney's aura of inevitability with a trio of upset victories that shifted the dynamic of the 2012 presidential contest.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:47pm
Nokia to cut 4,000 jobs
Nokia says it plans to cut 4,000 jobs at its smartphone manufacturing facilities in Finland, Hungary and Mexico by the end of 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:43pm
Microsoft employees raised $100.5m for charity in 2011, totalling $946m since 1983
Microsoft has announced that its employee giving campaign helped to raise $100.5 million last year, donating money to more than 18,000 community organisations in the US and around the world....... more
Feb 8 2012
7:43pm
Don Cornelius death ruled suicide
Coroners rule Don Cornelius's death was suicide, nearly a week after the Soul Train creator was found with a gun shot to his head.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:39pm
Button not worried by 'normal' nose
Jenson Button is unfazed by McLaren's different-looking nose, saying only time will tell if they made the right decision...... more
Feb 8 2012
7:39pm
Button not worried by MP4-27's 'normal' nose
Jenson Button is unfazed by McLaren's different-looking nose, saying only time will tell if they made the right decision...... more
Feb 8 2012
7:39pm
Button plays down MP4-27's 'normal' nose
Jenson Button is unfazed by McLaren's different-looking nose, saying only time will tell if they made the right decision...... more
Feb 8 2012
7:38pm
Oil spills from Sydney refinery
Source: Just In   more from feed
Fire crews are trying to contain a spill from Shell's Clyde refinery in Sydney's west.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:38pm
Harris, Lucas in Reds No.10 audition
Kiwi favourite Mike Harris and Wallabies tourist Ben Lucas will audition for Quade Cooper's vacant Queensland Reds flyhalf spot.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:36pm
Victorian man found dead in Laos
A Victorian man has been found dead in a Laos hotel room.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:36pm
Victorian man found dead in Laos
A Victorian man has been found dead in a Laos hotel room.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:34pm
Australian traveller found dead in Laos
A young Australian traveller has been found dead in a hotel room in Laos, the third to die in Laos in a month.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:33pm
NBN satellite builder, ground workers in patent suit
Source: iTnews   more from feed
Network hopeful seeks damages.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:33pm
NBN satellite builder, ground workers in patent suit
Network hopeful seeks damages.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:31pm
Fabio Capello on the brink: FA demand talks - EXCLUSIVE
Fabio Capello will on Wednesday meet FA chairman David Bernstein for showdown talks that will determine if he remains England manager.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:31pm
Taylor art auction fetches £14m
Three paintings from Elizabeth Taylor's personal art collection are sold for almost £14 million at an auction in London.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:31pm
Move over cybercrims, DDoS now protesters' weapon of choice
Attackers swap rifles for machine guns with laser sights Ideological hacktivism has replaced cybercrime as the main motivatation behind DDoS attacks, according to a study by Arbor Networks.…... more
Feb 8 2012
7:30pm
Alienware May Wait on Producing Gaming Tablets
Alienware has considered a gaming tablet, but the technology just isn't at an accepted level yet.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:29pm
Santorum wins in Colorado
Christian conservative Rick Santorum has scored a third win in today's Republican presidential voting contests with a victory in Colorado, the state's party chairman Ryan Call told CNN.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:27pm
BPL T20 Points Table and Results 2012
The Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2012 will be starts from  9th Feb 2012 and final will be played on 29th Feb 2012,  Bangladesh Premier League 2012 is the first season... Re... more
Feb 8 2012
7:27pm
BPL T20 Points Table and Results 2012
The Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2012 will be starts from  9th Feb 2012 and final will be played on 29th Feb 2012,  Bangladesh Premier League 2012 is the first season... Read more »... more
Feb 8 2012
7:26pm
NBA Admits Goaltending Gaffe in Portland: Should Backboard Blocks Be Reviewable?
Nary had a fortnight after ESPN analysts Tim Welsh and Digger Phelps gone on separate anti-officiating tirades following a missed goaltending call at the end of NCAA hoops' We... more
Feb 8 2012
7:26pm
Foxlink, Sinbon January revenues down sequentially
Electronic connector makers Foxlink and Sinbon Electronics saw January consolidated revenues of NT$6.443 billion (US$218 million) dropping 14.64% on month and NT$710 million s... more
Feb 8 2012
7:23pm
RB8 nose slot has no trick application
Adrian Newey insists that there is no hidden benefit of including a slot in the front-end treatment of Red Bull's RB8.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:23pm
Inventec January revenues down
Notebook ODM Inventec had revenues of NT$27.378 billion (US$926 million) for January decreasing 6.53% on month and 0.90% on year, according to the company. Inventec shipped 1.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:19pm
Amdocs enables service providers to enter connected home market
Some subscribers just want their ISP or carrier to provide the pipes and then stay out of the way. But that tends to mean low margins, so providers are keen to provide additio... more
Feb 8 2012
7:14pm
Riewoldt retains Saints' AFL captaincy
St Kilda has confirmed that five-time best and fairest Nick Riewoldt will captain them for a seventh season.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:14pm
Riewoldt retains Saints' AFL captaincy
St Kilda has confirmed that five-time best and fairest Nick Riewoldt will captain them for a seventh season.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:14pm
Kearney still to choose Eels kicker
Parramatta coach Steve Kearney is yet to decide whether Luke Burt or Chris Sandow will kick for the Eels.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:14pm
Kearney still to choose Eels kicker
Parramatta coach Steve Kearney is yet to decide whether Luke Burt or Chris Sandow will kick for the Eels.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:08pm
Daw suspended for lying to coach
North Melbourne suspend Sudanese-born rookie Majak Daw for lying to coach Brad Scott about a night out while in rehab.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:08pm
Daw suspended for lying to coach
North Melbourne suspend Sudanese-born rookie Majak Daw for lying to coach Brad Scott about a night out while in rehab.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:07pm
Bulls’ Offense Sparks With The Return of Deng
Luol Deng made his second start for the Chicago Bulls against the New Jersey Nets since being sidelined for two weeks with a wrist injury that occurred in a game versus the Ch... more
Feb 8 2012
7:07pm
Bulls’ Offense Sparks With The Return of Deng
Luol Deng made his second start for the Chicago Bulls against the New Jersey Nets since being sidelined for two weeks with a wrist injury that occurred in a game versus the Ch... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Digitimes Research: Japan develops substitutes as China tightens control over rare earth exports
China has announced the total quota for rare earth exports in first-half 2012 is 25,000 tons. This is similar to the quota in 2011, said industry sources. However, a new regul... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Shane Watson on track for one-day return
Australia coach Mickey Arthur hopes Shane Watson and James Pattinson will return during the one day series.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Shane Watson on track for one-day return
Australia coach Mickey Arthur hopes Shane Watson and James Pattinson will return during the one day series.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
North Melbourne suspend Majak Daw
North Melbourne have suspended AFL rookie Majak Daw indefinitely for a breach of rehabilitation protocols.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
North Melbourne suspend Majak Daw
North Melbourne have suspended AFL rookie Majak Daw indefinitely for a breach of rehabilitation protocols.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Collingwood's Reid, Brown on track
Collingwood are confident Ben Reid and Nathan Brown will be available for upcoming trial games.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Collingwood's Reid, Brown on track
Collingwood are confident Ben Reid and Nathan Brown will be available for upcoming trial games.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Court case may change asylum rights
A legal challenge, now underway in the High Court, could determine the fate of asylum seekers who are listed for forced returns back to Afghanistan.... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Court case may change asylum seekers' future
A legal challenge, now underway in the High Court, could determine the fate of asylum seekers who are listed for forced returns under a controversial repatriation deal which a... more
Feb 8 2012
7:06pm
Philadelphia Eagles: 7 Reasons Mike Vick Should Rebound in 2012
Michael Vick’s MVP play at quarterback was supposed to be a key reason why the Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to run the tables in 2011. Dubbed the “Dream Team” in pr... more
Feb 8 2012
7:05pm
E Ink sees revenues decline over 60% on year in January
EPD maker E Ink Holdings (EIH) has posted consolidated revenues of NT$1.42 billion (US$48.02 million) for January, down 11% sequentially and 63.6% on year, according to a comp... more
Feb 8 2012
7:03pm
Apple won't rule out all singing, all dancing iBooks on Kindle
But they must be free. And will need an Android app Apple has come under fire for keeping all products of its new interactive book-making tool within its walled garden. Accord... more
Feb 8 2012
7:03pm
Los Angeles Lakers Must Still Pursue Dwight Howard Trade Possibilities
The Los Angeles Lakers need to do whatever it takes to acquire Dwight Howard because they will not win a championship with their current roster.Howard is the best big man in t... more
Feb 8 2012
7:01pm
New York Yankees Hot Stove: 3 news stories you might have missed
There is never a dull moment in Yankee Universe, even in the wake of the New York Giants winning Super Bowl XLVI the stuff that was happening over in the Bronx almost rivaled ... more
Feb 8 2012
7:00pm
Logitech M600 mouse puts you more in touch with browsing for $69
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Is your current wireless mouse not up to snuff? If that's the case, you may want to take a gander at the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 that lets you do your navigating via a tou... more
Feb 8 2012
6:59pm
Academic sets sights on eco-label loopholes
Source: Just In   more from feed
There are calls for Australia to toughen up its regulation of environmental labelling to ensure consumers are getting clear information about the products they buy.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:57pm
Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'
Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson's disease.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:54pm
Cutting makes strong Shield return
Queensland's Ben Cutting snares five wickets but Western Australia grab first innings points on day three at the Gabba.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:54pm
Cutting makes strong Shield return
Queensland's Ben Cutting snares five wickets but Western Australia grab first innings points on day three at the Gabba.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:54pm
Rice to return to racing at NSW titles
Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has been cleared to race at the NSW state titles this week.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:51pm
UMC 4Q11 profits fall on lower revenues
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has announced operating profits declined 45.3% sequentially to NT$840 million (US$28.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2011 with re... more
Feb 8 2012
6:50pm
Cambrios seeking cooperation with Taiwan touch panel makers
US-based nano-material provider Cambrios is seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based touch panel makers for the development of display applications optimizing the company's wet-p... more
Feb 8 2012
6:47pm
Vendors considering US$299 tablet PCs for emerging markets
Many vendors are considering developing inexpensive tablet PCs priced at US$299 or below for sale in emerging markets including China, India, Brazil and Indonesia, according t... more
Feb 8 2012
6:46pm
Newey 'not going anywhere else'
Adrian Newey insists that he will not be tempted by offers to leave reigning F1 world champions Red Bull Racing.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:44pm
'The Biggest Loser': One Team Loses Their Trainer, Fractures From Within (VIDEO)
Last week, it seemed like a lot of the blame for Adrian and Daphne's rough reception into the game could be laid at the feet of Conda and Kim on "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p... more
Feb 8 2012
6:41pm
NSW floods could devastate marine life
Floods can have a devastating effect on marine life even after the waters have subsided, a scientist says.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:39pm
HP releases Android TouchPad kernel, CyanogenMod to see improved features
Despite never officially releasing an Android-powered TouchPad, HP has gifted the Android kernel on which it based prototype versions of its tablet to CyanogenMod, the team behind the Ice Cream...... more
Feb 8 2012
6:38pm
Video of Tosh.0 clowning Eli Manning, New York Giants
Tosh.O gives his take on the 9-7 New York Giants winning the Super Bowl and rips Eli Manning who couldn’t beat the Washington Redskins. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYSbdrM8ln0View and Vote... more
Feb 8 2012
6:33pm
The Greatest Moment In Super Bowl History
What’s the greatest moment in Super Bowl history? The answer depends on whom you ask, of course, as one is typically partial to their own team’s success. For some,... more
Feb 8 2012
6:29pm
Kinsus nets NT$6.28 per share in 2011
IC substrate supplier Kinsus Interconnect Technology has announced NT$2.8 billion (US$94.9 million) in net profits and an EPS of NT$6.28 for 2011. The firm's board of director... more
Feb 8 2012
6:28pm
Which Samsung devices can you watch Quickflix movies on?
Samsung has specified which of its products will be able to gain access to Quickflix movies on demand over the Internet, under the agreement announced last month.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:28pm
Which Samsung devices can you watch Quickflix movies on?
Samsung has specified which of its products will be able to gain access to Quickflix movies on demand over the Internet, under the agreement announced last month.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:26pm
UK freezes as temperatures fall
Temperatures in England plummeted overnight but failed to match the coldest night of the winter so far.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:25pm
Announcement: RapidDisk Project: New release, web site, and more...
Well, I have a lot of updates to share for this project. First and foremost, I now have a dedicated domain for the project at http://www.rapiddisk.org. This is a Wiki site doc... more
Feb 8 2012
6:25pm
'Last Man Standing': Mandy Freaks Out Upon Meeting Kim Kardashian (VIDEO)
Kim Kardashian took some time off from her busy schedule filming her own reality show to bring her camera crew with her for a guest spot as herself on "Last Man Standing" (Tue... more
Feb 8 2012
6:23pm
Thinking about BYOD? Get your strategy in place before it is too late
BYOD - bring your own device - is happening whether you like it or not. So it makes sense to work out how you're going to manage it and a way of reaping the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:23pm
Thinking about BYOD? Get your strategy in place before it is too late
BYOD - bring your own device - is happening whether you like it or not. So it makes sense to work out how you're going to manage it and a way of reaping the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:21pm
Syria: Assad assurances dismissed
Syria's opposition dismisses assurances that President Assad is committed to ending the violence sweeping the country.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:19pm
Heart's Sarkies back on track
Melbourne Heart player Kristian Sarkies says he is back on track and ready to perform.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:17pm
HTC to not release smartphone sales figures starting February
Following the step of Samsung Electronics, HTC has decided to not release the sales figures of smartphones in its quarterly financial statement starting February 2012, according to the company.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:13pm
Thiess wins $325m coal seam gas contract
Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess has won a $325 million contract to build a CSG processing plant in Qld.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:12pm
Michelle Obama, Jimmy Fallon Compete At White House To Promote 'Let's Move' Initiative (VIDEO)
Michelle Obama. Jimmy Fallon. Let the games begin.On Tuesday night's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," the First Lady invited Fallon to the White House for a little friendly phy... more
Feb 8 2012
6:12pm
Forrest to debut, Watson on track
Australia coach Mickey Arthur says expects Shane Watson to feature in one-day series and Peter Forrest to play on Friday.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:12pm
Forrest to debut, Watson on track
Australia coach Mickey Arthur says expects Shane Watson to feature in one-day series and Peter Forrest to play on Friday.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
Edler’s shootout goal helps Canucks down Predators
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout that needed 6 rounds to decide the results. Ryan Kesler, Daniel Sedin and Byron Bitz scored for the Ca... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
Work out with Bluetooth
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group - the global body overseeing and developing the bluetooth short range wireless technology has created a new working group to enhance inter... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
Work out with Bluetooth
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group - the global body overseeing and developing the bluetooth short range wireless technology has created a new working group to enhance inter... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
Government rethinks copyright laws
The Australian government says it will consider changes to copyright laws after the Federal Court's 'unexpected' ruling on sports broadcasting rights.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
Gillard examines sport broadcast case
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the government will consider whether legislative changes are needed to protect sports broadcasting rights.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:11pm
No discounted UMD transfers to Vita for US, angel loses its wings
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Hey, America ... no soup for you! Vita apparently means no discounted downloads of your beloved disc-based PSP games as Kotaku reports Sony won't be offering its "UMD Passpo... more
Feb 8 2012
6:10pm
Melbourne Music Listings
A guide to gigs in Melbourne this week.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:10pm
Melbourne Music Listings
A guide to gigs in Melbourne this week.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:08pm
Now That The Super Bowl Is Gone, Can Pacers Matter?
Last Tuesday, a buddy and I decide last second to go to the Indiana Pacers game. It’s Super Bowl Week and it’s an excuse to go downtown for some SBXLVI ambiance. P... more
Feb 8 2012
6:08pm
Highlanders Rugby: Long Injury List Problematic with Season Looming
The Highlanders depth will be tested over the first few weeks of the Super 15, as a long injury list leaves their team depleted of many front-line players.For the best part of... more
Feb 8 2012
6:06pm
Woodside steps up remote control push
Pluto A gas platform to be remotely operated. 8 Feb 2012 6:06 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
6:04pm
Indianapolis Colts: 5 Things Peyton Manning Can Do If He Retires
Peyton Manning has quite a bit on his plate at the moment. Between getting doctors to clear him medically and trying to get Jim Irsay to clear him to play for the Colts, Manni... more
Feb 8 2012
6:03pm
Penetration rates of 3D and LED TVs continue to rise in January
Market research showed that the penetration of 3D TV and LED TV reached 40% and 70% respectively in January 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
6:03pm
'New Girl': Jess, Nick And The Landlord Makes ... Threesome? (VIDEO)
After the latest problem with the apartment is "Nick-fixed," Jess wants to get the landlord involved on "New Girl" (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on Fox). After all, isn't he supposed to f... more
Feb 8 2012
6:03pm
Matthew Barry: Kings Win, Chicago Loses, Whooptee Do!
I was trying to figure out which I was going to do had the Kings lost tonight. Run over Sparky, the neighbors dog who doesn't stop barking, ever. Or drive my car through the w... more
Feb 8 2012
6:03pm
Jetstar brings forward Japan launch date
Airline hopes to steal march on low cost rival AirAsia. 8 Feb 2012 6:03 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
6:01pm
Solar inverter market hits speed bump in 2011, says IHS
Despite strong long-term growth prospects, the worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter space dipped slightly in 2011 as two big solar markets stalled or cut tariffs, even t... more
Feb 8 2012
6:01pm
Rick Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Embarrassing Romney
WASHINGTON -- It was a very bad night for Mitt Romney Tuesday, no matter which way you sliced it, another harsh blow undermining his argument that he is the strongest Republic... more
Feb 8 2012
6:00pm
Ten... Freesat TV receivers
Orbital options for the digital switchover Product round-up Whether you’ve cut the cord and churned away from Sky, or need to survive the digital switch-over without recours... more
Feb 8 2012
6:00pm
Emu to revive nation's sole antimony mine
Company need $60m to buy asset, re-start production. 8 Feb 2012 6:00 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
6:00pm
Daily sports fix
New York pranks "butterfingers" Welker, Contador speaks after drug ban and Ricciardo quicker than big guns.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:59pm
Tigers need to step up - Cotchin
Richmond's star midfielder Trent Cotchin says it's time for the Tigers step up after their rebuilding phase.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:58pm
Bread is No.1 source of salt in US diet
A study shows Bread and rolls, not chips and pretzels, are the No.1 source of salt in the American diet.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:58pm
Australia a gold standard country: BHP
Kloppers says country still great country to invest in. 8 Feb 2012 5:58 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:56pm
LCD monitor sales to remain sluggish in Europe in 2012, say sources
Sales of LCD monitors in Europe are expected to remain sluggish in 2012 after suffering a slump a year earlier as consumer demand has been weakened by the prolonged debt crisi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:55pm
MStar breaks into Nokia supply chain, says report
IC design house MStar Semiconductor reportedly has entered the supply chain of Nokia with its 2G baseband chips, according to a Chinese-language report. Shipments are expecte... more
Feb 8 2012
5:54pm
Most fish species 'not in oceans'
A study reveals that marine environments contain only 20 per cent of all its fish species.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:54pm
Victorian man dies in Laos
Source: Just In   more from feed
A Victorian man has become the third Australian to die on holiday in Laos in the past month.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:54pm
Webjet half year net profit lifts
Online travel agent claiming position of market leader. 8 Feb 2012 5:54 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:53pm
Bennett names squad for Panthers clash
Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has named a 27-man squad for Saturday's NRL trial clash with Penrith.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:53pm
Gunns shares surge 50% on Chandler deal
NZ billionaire buys 39% stake in $280m capital raising. 8 Feb 2012 5:53 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:52pm
Hudson's sister suspected husband
Jennifer Hudson's sister immediately suspected her estranged husband in the killing of three family members.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:52pm
Designers, celebs help Obama's campaign
Designers are making clothes for celebrities to wear to help promote Barack Obama's election campaign.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:52pm
SA judge mistook Molloy's humour - Ten
A court has heard that Mick Molloy's comment about Nicole Cornes was interpreted in the wrong way.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:52pm
CSC changes the guard with Mike Lawrie
IT services giant CSC has announced that Mike Lawrie will take up the reins as president and CEO before the end of March this year. It’s a case of CEO revolving doors as Mr ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:52pm
CSC changes the guard with Mike Lawrie
IT services giant CSC has announced that Mike Lawrie will take up the reins as president and CEO before the end of March this year. It’s a case of CEO revolving doors as Mr ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:51pm
Bailey leads by example for Tigers
Tasmanian captain George Bailey scored a century as the Tigers grabbed first innings points over NSW.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:49pm
Durant, Thunder Knock off Warriors, Despite 48 from Monta Ellis
The Oklahoma City Thunder survived a shootout with the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. They held on for a 119-11 victory improving to 20-5 overall and 11-4 on the road. T... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
NBN Co selects Space Systems Loral for communications satellites
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 The delivery of high-speed internet to some of the most remote communities in Australia has taken a leap forward following NBN Co's s... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Ex-ISRO chief slams Antrix-Devas probe
Bangalore, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Former Indian space agency chief G. Madhavan Nair Sunday slammed the twin probe reports on the multi-billion dollar Antrix-Devas spectr... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
SES relocates satellite to meet growing customer demand
Luxembourg (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 SES S.A. has announced that the SES-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location over North America to Asia, an area experiencing g... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Iran to launch new generation of satellites
Tehran (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Iran is planning to send a new generation of satellites into orbit to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic republic's establishment, Defence ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
ULA Completes Critical Milestones Toward Certifying Atlas V for Human Spaceflight
Centennial CO (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced the completion of two key milestones leading toward the certification of the Atlas V launch vehi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mobile Launcher Tests Confirm Designs
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 The 355-foot-tall Mobile Launcher, or ML, behaved as expected during its move to Launch Pad 39B in November 2011, an analysis of multip... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO indicts Nair and 3 others
Chennai, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 A five-member team that probed a controversial deal between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commercial arm Antrix Corporation a... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Satellite Industry Growth To Continue Despite Challenging Environment
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 Euroconsult has announced that it expects prospects for the satellite industry to remain favorable over the decade in a variety of areas. T... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
SES' broadband service ASTRA2Connect and Nordnet expand their offerings
Luxembourg (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 SES and NordNet, the French internet service provider and a subsidiary of France-Telecom-Orange, has announced that they have expanded their s... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
SES-4 Satellite Launch Re-Scheduled For February 14-15
Luxembourg (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 SES S.A. announces that ILS has re-scheduled the SES-4 satellite launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on board an ILS Proton Breeze M rocket fo... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Devas deal cancelled for national security
Chennai (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 The central government cancelled the Antrix Corporation-Devas Multimedia deal for reasons of national security and not for purported loss of rev... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
ULA Completes Critical Milestones Toward Certifying Atlas V for Human Spaceflight
Centennial CO (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced the completion of two key milestones leading toward the certification of the Atlas V launch vehi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Iran to launch new generation of satellites
Tehran (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Iran is planning to send a new generation of satellites into orbit to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic republic's establishment, Defence ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mars radar finds possible ocean sediments
Paris, France (ESA) Feb 08, 2012 The MARSIS radar instrument on board ESA's Mars Express orbiter has discovered a subsurface blanket of low density material around the nort... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mobile Launcher Tests Confirm Designs
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 The 355-foot-tall Mobile Launcher, or ML, behaved as expected during its move to Launch Pad 39B in November 2011, an analysis of multip... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
High Planetary Tilt Lowers Odds for Life?
Moffet Field CA (NASA) Feb 08, 2012 If you think summer is too hot or winter unbearably cold, take solace that in the distant past seasons on our planet might have been muc... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mars Express radar gives strong evidence for former Mars ocean
Paris, France (ESA) Feb 08, 2012 ESA's Mars Express has returned strong evidence for an ocean once covering part of Mars. Using radar, it has detected sediments reminiscent... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
3D printer creates new jaw for woman
Brussels (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 A Belgium woman is able to chew, speak and breathe normally after the implantation of a new jawbone created on a 3D printer, doctors say. The r... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
China announces new launch rockets
Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 China says it will debut a new generation of Long March launch rockets within the next five years to join its rocket fleet of satellite launchers.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
China announces new launch rockets
Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 China says it will debut a new generation of Long March launch rockets within the next five years to join its rocket fleet of satellite launchers.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Afghan, NATO, Pakistani commanders to meet: Pakistan
Islamabad (AFP) Feb 8, 2012 Islamabad said Afghan, NATO and Pakistani commanders were holding talks Wednesday to improve border coordination, more than two months after a l... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
NBN Co selects Space Systems Loral for communications satellites
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 The delivery of high-speed internet to some of the most remote communities in Australia has taken a leap forward following NBN Co's s... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
US to downsize Iraq embassy
Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2012 The United States said Tuesday that it planned to downsize its embassy in Iraq, the largest US diplomatic mission in the world, in hopes of sav... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
US drone strike 'kills 10' in NW Pakistan
Miranshah, Pakistan (AFP) Feb 8, 2012 A US drone attack targeting a militant compound killed 10 insurgents in a troubled Pakistani tribal region on Wednesday, security offi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Aerospace, defense deals reach record
New York (UPI) Feb 7, 2012 Global aerospace and defense business reached record levels in 2011, up from $22 billion in 2010 to $44 billion, despite fears it could turn out ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
'Second Libya' would stretch Britain: lawmakers
London (AFP) Feb 8, 2012 Britain's armed forces, strained by steep cuts in defence spending, would struggle to mount another military operation on the scale of the Libya in... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Strike talk keeps Israel's Iran options open
Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 8, 2012 Israel is pursuing a studied ambiguity on whether it will attack Iran, keeping its options open on how to rein in Tehran's alleged nuclear weapo... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mobile Launcher Tests Confirm Designs
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 The 355-foot-tall Mobile Launcher, or ML, behaved as expected during its move to Launch Pad 39B in November 2011, an analysis of multip... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Ex-ISRO chief slams Antrix-Devas probe
Bangalore, India (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Former Indian space agency chief G. Madhavan Nair Sunday slammed the twin probe reports on the multi-billion dollar Antrix-Devas spectr... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Satellite Industry Growth To Continue Despite Challenging Environment
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 Euroconsult has announced that it expects prospects for the satellite industry to remain favorable over the decade in a variety of areas. T... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Land-cover changes do not impact glacier loss
Innsbruck, Austria (SPX) Feb 07, 2012 The composition of land surface - such as vegetation type and land use - regulates the interaction of radiation, sensible heat and humid... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
SES-4 Satellite Launch Re-Scheduled For February 14-15
Luxembourg (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 SES S.A. announces that ILS has re-scheduled the SES-4 satellite launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on board an ILS Proton Breeze M rocket fo... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mars radar finds possible ocean sediments
Paris, France (ESA) Feb 08, 2012 The MARSIS radar instrument on board ESA's Mars Express orbiter has discovered a subsurface blanket of low density material around the nort... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Devas deal cancelled for national security
Chennai (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 The central government cancelled the Antrix Corporation-Devas Multimedia deal for reasons of national security and not for purported loss of rev... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
ULA Completes Critical Milestones Toward Certifying Atlas V for Human Spaceflight
Centennial CO (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced the completion of two key milestones leading toward the certification of the Atlas V launch vehi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Global Extinction: Gradual Doom Is Just As Bad As Abrupt
Cincinnati OH (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 A painstakingly detailed investigation shows that mass extinctions need not be sudden events. The deadliest mass extinction of all took a lon... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Iran to launch new generation of satellites
Tehran (IANS) Feb 08, 2012 Iran is planning to send a new generation of satellites into orbit to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic republic's establishment, Defence ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
High Planetary Tilt Lowers Odds for Life?
Moffet Field CA (NASA) Feb 08, 2012 If you think summer is too hot or winter unbearably cold, take solace that in the distant past seasons on our planet might have been muc... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Raytheon Awarded Contract for Missile Defense System
Dulles VA (SPX) Feb 07, 2012 Raytheon has been awarded a $38.1 million contract to provide engineering support to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
IAI and Boeing drive to active Arrow-3
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Feb 6, 2012 Israel Aerospace Industries and the Boeing Co. are driving to complete development of Israel's Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile interceptor ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Mars Express radar gives strong evidence for former Mars ocean
Paris, France (ESA) Feb 08, 2012 ESA's Mars Express has returned strong evidence for an ocean once covering part of Mars. Using radar, it has detected sediments reminiscent... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
US Army Awards Northrop Grumman Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) Contract
Huntsville AL (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 Northrop Grumman has received a $122 million contract to install and sustain Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems at forward ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
U.S. 'committed' to Bulgaria's security
Sofia, Bulgaria (UPI) Feb 7, 2012 The United States remains committed to the security of its "important NATO partner" Bulgaria, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Thales sales slip 1% but expects margin improvement
Paris (AFP) Nov 9, 2010 French defence and aerospace group Thales said Tuesday its sales slipped 1.0 percent last year to 13 billion euros, but that it expected to boost its... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Northrop Grumman Participating in Bold Alligator Maritime Exercise With F-35 Sensors
Linthicum MD (SPX) Feb 08, 2012 Northrop Grumman is participating in U.S. Fleet Forces Command's Joint/Coalition Amphibious Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, employing the compan... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Too soon for Iraq war veterans' parade:US military
Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2012 The US military's top general believes it is too soon to hold a parade in New York City honoring troops who fought in the Iraq war while fellow ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Splat! Geek-in-chief Obama tests marshmallow gun
Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2012 US President Barack Obama tested a new prototype Tuesday for his commander-in-chief's arsenal - a high-powered marshmallow gun that sent a tast... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Computer security firm Symantec extorted by hackers
San Francisco (AFP) Feb 7, 2012 Computer security firm Symantec on Tuesday confirmed it tried to turn the tables on hackers who threatened to release stolen source code if a... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Outside View: Israel's frustration
Brick, N.J. (UPI) Feb 7, 2012 An opinion piece written for The Atlanta Jewish Times by the owner and publisher, Andrew Adler suggested three possible options to ensure Israe... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Iran shipping line masks 'arms vessels'
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UPI) Feb 7, 2012 Iran's state shipping line is reported to renaming many of its freighters in a bid to circumvent international sanctions on arm... more
Feb 8 2012
5:48pm
Rudd summons Syrian diplomat to his office
Source: Just In   more from feed
Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd has told Syria's top diplomat in Australia that the Syrian regime lost its legitimacy when it started to attack its own people.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:47pm
Circus dirtbiker gets clotheslined by cable 30 feet in air, somehow survives
Check out this horrifying accident from a Shriner's Circus show this past weekend when 20-year-old motocross rider Josh Headford was clotheslined by a cable strung thirty feet... more
Feb 8 2012
5:47pm
Australian dollar pushes above $US1.08
Local unit climbs after RBA decision to hold rates steady. 8 Feb 2012 5:47 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:46pm
Harris has first crack at Quade's spot
Kiwi product Mikle Harris has been given first crack at taking Quade Cooper's five-eighth spot for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby champions' first trial of 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:46pm
Harris has first crack at Quade's spot
Kiwi product Mikle Harris has been given first crack at taking Quade Cooper's five-eighth spot for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby champions' first trial of 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:45pm
Reality check: Apple makes more in a day than Twitter earns over a year
We recently highlighted research from eMarketer that suggested that Twitter’s revenue from advertising could pass half a billion dollars by 2014. That would see it tripl... more
Feb 8 2012
5:45pm
Govt's NBN satellite plan pleases farmers
Turnbull hits out at govt for buying a 'Rolls-Royce' comm system. 8 Feb 2012 5:45 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:44pm
Ansell posts slight lift in H1 profit
Glove manufacturer maintains EPS guidance. 8 Feb 2012 5:44 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:42pm
Suncorp to send 65 more jobs offshore
Suncorp Group has announced redundancies and will send 65 accounting positions to India.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:39pm
For the first year in its history, India has no reported cases of polio.
submitted by jman2011 to worldnews [link] [140 comments]... more
Feb 8 2012
5:36pm
Sydney Levin: Teen Mom 2 Recap: Cheaters Never Prosper
When Leah admits she wore her wedding ring during her indiscretion, you can hear Corey's heart download a bunch of Dashboard Confessional and then shatter.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:36pm
Greek drama sees shares close higher
Source: Just In   more from feed
The Australian dollar is trading around a seven-month high, supported by hopes that a deal to secure another Greek bailout is close. ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:36pm
Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Rematch One Step Closer to Happening
It’s funny how quickly things can change.On Saturday night following a unanimous decision loss to Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz announced that he didn’t “need thi... more
Feb 8 2012
5:36pm
Capturing Glencore's market intelligence
While some of Xstrata's shareholders have threatened to vote down the merger with Glencore, the new entity stands to benefit from the companies' combined assets and expertise. 8 Feb 2012 5:36 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:36pm
Capturing Glencore's market intelligence
While some of Xstrata's shareholders have threatened to vote down the merger with Glencore, the new entity stands to benefit from the companies' combined assets and expertise. 8 Feb 2012 5:36 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:35pm
Alcoa shares fall on Geelong smelter review
Future of 600 smelter workers uncertain. 8 Feb 2012 5:35 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Thursday, February 16
Tex Perkins' Band of Gold storms into the Spiegeltent.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Thursday, February 16
Tex Perkins' Band of Gold storms into the Spiegeltent.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Wednesday, February 15
Acclaimed dream pop artist Youth Lagoon plays at the Toff with Oliver Tank.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Wednesday, February 15
Acclaimed dream pop artist Youth Lagoon plays at the Toff with Oliver Tank.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Tuesday, February 14
Melbourne Bollywood band Bombay Royale play at the Evelyn Hotel.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Tuesday, February 14
Melbourne Bollywood band Bombay Royale play at the Evelyn Hotel.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Monday, February 13
Sydney experimental jazz outfit The Necks play at the Corner Hotel.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Monday, February 13
Sydney experimental jazz outfit The Necks play at the Corner Hotel.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Sunday, February 12
The Killjoys play a free gig at the Union Hotel, Brunswick.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Sunday, February 12
The Killjoys play a free gig at the Union Hotel, Brunswick.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Saturday, February 11
The Beautiful Girls play with Fearless Vampire Killers as part of the Melbourne Zoo twilight series.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Saturday, February 11
The Beautiful Girls play with Fearless Vampire Killers as part of the Melbourne Zoo twilight series.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Friday, February 10
Folk rock trailblazerJordie Lane plays a farewell show at the East Brunswick Club before his US tour, with Ben Salter and Luke Legs.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:33pm
Live music: Friday, February 10
Folk rock trailblazerJordie Lane plays a farewell show at the East Brunswick Club before his US tour, with Ben Salter and Luke Legs.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:32pm
BHP Billiton blames work laws for strike
Kloppers attributes strikes to complex workplace laws. 8 Feb 2012 5:32 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:26pm
Android 4.0.4 ROM leaks for Verizon's Galaxy Nexus
Source: Engadget   more from feed
A little gem known as Android 4.0.4 wriggled its way onto the interweb last week, and while it was geared specifically for Sprint's Nexus S 4G, a similar version has just cro... more
Feb 8 2012
5:24pm
Skoda goes up against VW Up
Czech brand’s new Citigo urban car on the radar for Australia.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:24pm
Skoda goes up against VW Up
Czech brand’s new Citigo urban car on the radar for Australia.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:23pm
Giants TEs Jake Ballard, Travis Beckum have torn ACLs
While the New York Giants and their fans -- ahem! -- bask in the glow of their fourth Super Bowl win, the team has a big problem at tight end. Both Jake Ballard and Travis Bec... more
Feb 8 2012
5:17pm
Chicago Bulls: How History Shows the Benefit of Acquiring Dwight Howard
There is still a general uneasiness among Chicago Bulls fans and the media alike for the Bulls to attempt to acquire Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard.  Last week, Chica... more
Feb 8 2012
5:17pm
Peter Tessier: Jets Blow by Leafs: Recap with Post Game interviews
It was the Leafs who opened the scoring first but it was the Jets who blew past them to victory by using consistent drives to the net. The effort resulted in the two goals nec... more
Feb 8 2012
5:16pm
The 2012 Financial Review National Energy Conference
The Financial Review, owned by Fairfax Media, publisher of this website, is proud to announce their Financial Review National Energy Conference 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:16pm
The 2012 Financial Review National Energy Conference
The Financial Review, owned by Fairfax Media, publisher of this website, is proud to announce their Financial Review National Energy Conference 2012.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:13pm
Greens want new CSG inquiry
The Australian Greens want a new inquiry into the effects of coal seam gas mining.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:13pm
Act on 'disappearing acts'
Collingwood and Carlton say the AFL should look at ways of ensuring assistant coaches don't leave finals' clubs in the lurch... more
Feb 8 2012
5:11pm
India and Iran reach oil pay deal
India reaches an agreement with Iran to process payments for its crude oil imports, as US-led sanctions against Iran are tightened.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:10pm
Update: Majak suspended
UPDATE: North Melbourne rookie Majak Daw was suspended indefinitely by the club partly because he lied to coach Brad Scott about a night out... more
Feb 8 2012
5:08pm
One of many reasons why Half Life 2 is still the best
submitted by levnikolayevichmys to gaming [link] [125 comments] ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:08pm
2012 NFL Free Agency: 10 Veterans Who Deserve One Last Big Contract
On March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, NFL free agency for the 2012 year will officially begin.There are so many free agents out there who are either at the end of their rookie contracts, ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:07pm
Ravens RB Ricky Williams tells team he’s retired
Last week, Ricky Williams told the Baltimore Ravens' official website that he was "excited" to play in 2012 and that he was surprised how good his body felt at the age of 34. ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:06pm
Australian bonds extend slide
Australian bond future prices continued to slide on Wednesday as markets digest the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to hold interest rates at their current level.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:06pm
Australian bonds extend slide
Australian bond future prices continued to slide on Wednesday as markets digest the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to hold interest rates at their current level.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:06pm
February 7 Primary, Caucuses Winners & Losers
Republican presidential candidates fought for momentum in three contests on Tuesday, in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.The two caucuses, in Colorado and Minnesota, are respo... more
Feb 8 2012
5:05pm
Tripologist: How to get a good seat on the plane
I'm facing a long economy flight to Europe and I'm wondering how I can get a decent seat on the plane.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:05pm
Tripologist: How to get a good seat on the plane
I'm facing a long economy flight to Europe and I'm wondering how I can get a decent seat on the plane.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:05pm
Alabama Football: The 10 Most Memorable Crimson Tide Games Under Nick Saban
Nick Saban arrived at the Capstone under similar circumstances to Gene Stallings.The Crimson Tide was stuck in a quagmire of mediocrity at best, and Alabama had not won a nati... more
Feb 8 2012
5:05pm
Cespedes Update, New Numbers, Fitch Park … and Other Cubs News and Notes
10 days until pitchers and catchers officially report to Fitch Park ... The Cubs loaded the equipment truck Tuesday that is bound for Mesa. Several players are already at Fitc... more
Feb 8 2012
5:04pm
Emissons data will be reliable: Combet
Minister says duplication and security vulnerabilities will be fixed. 8 Feb 2012 5:04 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:03pm
Suncorp to offshore 65 jobs
Insurer to send positions to India; FSU says two thirds lost from Brisbane. 8 Feb 2012 5:03 PM... more
Feb 8 2012
5:02pm
Rick Santorum Wins: Colorado Caucus Results 2012
Rick Santorum was projected the winner of the Colorado caucus by CNN.The victory came as a surprise as former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was favored in the Centennial Stat... more
Feb 8 2012
5:02pm
Hungry Hawk eyes Pies
Ben Stratton enjoyed a late-season reprieve last year but the unhappy ending against Collingwood has him hungry for revenge... more
Feb 8 2012
5:01pm
'No end in sight' to St George floods
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says St George is facing the triple threat of rising flood waters, a damaged weir and sewerage systems that aren't working.... more
Feb 8 2012
5:00pm
GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD7 Motherboard Review
The GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD7 is the top Intel X79 motherboard in GIGABYTE's product stack. There isn't much in the way of features that GIGABYTE left out of the X79-UD7. ... more
Feb 8 2012
5:00pm
Wednesday Shortbread
Eight is Enough DigiTimes: Vendors dropping ultrabook prices in preparation of second-generation models and SanDisk cuts retail product prices X-bit labs: Death of Micr... more
Feb 8 2012
4:54pm
Sutton out to break trophy drought
Central Coast Mariners recruit John Sutton says he's desperate to get his hands on some silverware after a luckless run.... more
Feb 8 2012
4:54pm
Sutton out to break trophy drought
Central Coast Mariners recruit John Sutton says he's desperate to get his hands on some silverware after a luckless run.... more
Feb 8 2012
4:53pm
D’Antoni tells Knicks fans to get a life; stop booing Jeffries
Patience continues to grow thin with Knicks fans this year after the teams slow 10-15 start which has them currently out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The organ... more
Feb 8 2012
4:51pm
Barnes & Noble confirms Nook Simple Touch upgrade WiFi issues, fix coming
Source: Engadget   more from feed
Been having WiFi troubles ever since you gave your Nook Simple Touch the old 1.1 upgrade? You are not alone. Barnes & Noble confirmed what e-reader forum frequenters hav... more
Feb 8 2012
4:49pm
VIDEO: US court backs gay marriage
A US court has ruled that a ban on same-sex marriages in California is unconstitutional.... more