Monthly Archives: April 2010

Steve Jobs v Flash standoff heats up with Apple.com letter

Apple blingThe Steve Jobs versus Flash war of words intensified Thursday, when Jobs published his thoughts on Flash at apple.com. READ MORE...

Dead man on a motorcycle rides to Internet fame on video

A silver Honda CBR600 parked in a drivewayThe dead man on a motorcycle was embalmed and mounted on a motorbike at his family's request to pose on display for his three-day wake...

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American Spectator magazine taken to task

The Loch Ness MonsterAmerican Spectator magazine has reported that HHS knew the health care reform bill was too costly before it passed. Is it bogus? READ ON...

Drill, baby, drill | Palin shuts up after Gulf oil spill

an oil drilling rig at sunset"Drill, baby, drill," a catch phrase for conservatives, has disappeared from their lingo after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. READ MORE...

2010 oil spill in Gulf of Mexico worsens

oil slick reaching rocky shorelineThe oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico 2010 reached the shore Friday, and storms threaten to push the oil slick far into the fragile wetlands...

David Frum on the Arizona law: An alternative view

Close-up from a mural painting in San Diego's Chicano Park. A Latino male's face is shown. There is anger in his eyes. His hat bears the name of Aztlán, a figurative term used by the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s to indicate the lands of Northern Mexico taken by the United States. That would include California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.Former presidential speechwriter David Frum wants us to see past the rhetoric of the Arizona immigration law and see where it could help…

Charlie Crist leaves GOP and runs as an Independent

Florida Governor Charlie CristCharlie Crist surprised no one by announcing he would run as an Independent, but what does it mean for his odds of winning a Senate seat?

Microsoft Courier | Another tablet computer bites the dust

Microsoft signThe Microsoft Courier, an "unofficial" project, has been canceled. Which other tablet computer projects are still alive and well? READ ON...

Arbor Day 2010: Plant a tree for growing economic benefits

A treelined suburban street on Arbor Day.Arbor Day 2010 is a national holiday and marks the occasion to plant a tree, which brings numerous economic and quality-of-life benefits...

Rush Card | Pros and cons of prepaid cards

Visa cardThe Rush Card markets itself as a credit/debit card - but what fees are associated with a Rush card, and are there other options? READ ON...

Tough Mudder competition video makes triathlons look tame

a muddy creek, part of an obstacle courseTough Mudder is a new endurance/adventure sport competition, with obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces, may go nationwide.

Dendreon and Provenge make good with FDA

Hypodermic NeedleThe Dendreon Provenge cancer treatment has been FDA approved. It isn't a vaccine against cancer, but part of things to come. READ MORE...

Obama delivers heartfelt eulogy at Dorothy Height funeral

The sanctuary at Washington National CathedralThe Dorothy Height funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral, where President Obama honored her long life with a heartfelt eulogy.

Palm HP partnership | Taking aim at slate computing

Palm PDAHP has announced that it will pay $1.2 billion for Palm. Do HP's plans for the Palm OS include a non-windows HP Streak slate computer? READ MORE...

Steve Jobs calls Flash top reason Macs crash, says no thanks

Steve Jobs is speaking at a tech conference about the features of the iPhone. Steve Jobs says Flash software will never be used on Apple's line of iProducts.Steve Jobs grabs Flash and slaps it across the face repeatedly in his "Thoughts on Flash" letter. Did he sink your battleship, Adobe?

Pill identifier | Know you’ve got the right drugs

PillsTo identify an unknown drug or make sure you have the right prescription, a pill identifier is useful. Make sure you use it correctly...