A Nebraska trooper found an unexpected holiday present at the end of a police chase.
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A SEXUAL predator used a fake identity to start a relationship with a mother of three and has been illegally trawling an internet dating site, police say.
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Photo feature: Skateboarding through winter
Posted by Topix Skateboarding News Published in SkateboardingA break in wintry weather was reason enough for a couple of Martinsville skateboarders to take to local snow-free slopes … Please log in to read the rest of this story.
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Saber-rattling between Time-Warner Cable and New Corp.’s Fox continues as the two have not settled their dispute over rates that the TWC will pay News Corp for Fox and its associated channels (Fox News, FX, etc., etc.). If all goes down as threatened, when the New Year rings in, it will be without any Fox channels on TWC.
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Happy New Year everyone.
If you didn’t go to a New Year’s Eve party last night, I’m betting you helped ring in 2010 with your television on. Why? Because watching the ball drop in New York’s Times Square has become a tradition for people coast to coast. What’s more, TV viewing appears to be on the rise.
If you need proof of the latter assertion, look no further than Deloitte’s 2009 “State of Media Democracy” survey. According to it, Americans are increasingly ranking television as their favorite type of media to consume. The survey, released in mid-December, bases its findings on responses from just over 2,000 people, and Deloitte reports that more than 70 percent of respondents ranked TV viewing among their three favorite media activities. Thirty-four percent of them ranked it No. 1.
Why TV is seeing an upswing in popularity is debatable, but the Deloitte folks seem to think the dismal economy and television’s relatively cheap buy in are playing a big part. This makes sense to me, but I’d love to hear your thoughts, so post them below.
Survey: Interest In TV Is Growing originally appeared on About.com TV / Video on Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 01:13:16.
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In its annual effort to protect the Queen’s English, a Michigan university is insisting that “shovel ready” be buried, “tweet” be tossed and all “czars” be banished.
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Van Morrison says a report on his Web site that he was the father of a baby boy was false, and had been posted on his Web site by a hacker.
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Food Lion employee charged with selling beer to underage buyer
Posted by Beer News on Topix Published in BoozeAn employee at a Rock Hill Food Lion sold beer to someone underage, police say. A 20-year-old Rock Hill woman was charged with selling beer to someone under 21 around 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to a York County Sheriff’s Office report.
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Dec
University Unfriends “Sexting, Tweets” In Its Annual Banished Words List
Posted by Tech News on Topix Published in TechLake Superior State University (LSSU) unleashed its 35th annual List of Banished Words, those words it wishes to see disappear from the English language. Most interesting this year are the number of technology-based words it has decided to “unfriend.”
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University Unfriends “Sexting, Tweets” In Its Annual Banished Words List
Posted by Off-Beat News on Topix Published in WeirdLake Superior State University (LSSU) unleashed its 35th annual List of Banished Words, those words it wishes to see disappear from the English language. Most interesting this year are the number of technology-based words it has decided to “unfriend.”
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Biotech stocks took a turn for the worse in 2009 as the major players dealt with regulatory, manufacturing and political issues as well as a deep recession, but their fortunes could turn in 2010 if they get added patent protection.
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A jab at the woes of the nation’s banks has been named the top tall tale of 2009.
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Canadian website won’t Groovle to Google, mediator rules
Posted by Tech News on Topix Published in TechPeople sit under a Google logo, in 2008. Photograph by: John Macdougall, AFP MINNEAPOLIS a ‘ A Canadian web startup won’t have to hand over one of its domain names after a U.S. arbiter decided against web giant Google’s claim that Groovle.com sounded too much like their own site.
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(CNN) — Investigators recovered the remains of more than 500 animals after executing a search warrant Wednesday at a home in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to the city’s chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Phone industry upset over online post about getting past encryption
Posted by Tech News on Topix Published in TechA German security expert has raised the ire of the cell phone industry after he and a group of researchers posted online a how-to guide for cracking the encryption that keeps the calls of GSM-standard cell phone users secret.
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Naked Rampage: OC Man Kills Dog, Covers Himself in Coffee
Posted by Off-Beat News on Topix Published in WeirdIt’s possible drugs just might have been a factor in a Southern California rampage that involved a man allegedly jumping out of a third-story window, killing a dog with his bare hands and then pouring coffee all over himself after running naked through a tennis club, say authorities.
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Review: Daihatsu Deca Deca concept
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Photo Gallery: 2009 LA Auto Show
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The annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is held in Las Vegas every January. The next CES will be held from January 7-10, 2010. This is the event where consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and journalists gather every year to see not only what products will be available in the coming year, but to see prototypes of future products that are still in development. The Annual CES is organized by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the largest trade organization for consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and others associated with that industry.
This year CES is in its 43rd Year. The first CES was held in New York City in 1967 with 17,000 attendees and 150,000 square feet of exhibit space. Since that time, the CES has grown to well over 100,000 attendees and takes up over 2 million square feet of exhibit space, including the entire Las Vegas Convention Center, The Venetian, and space in surrounding Hotels, including the Hilton and the Wynn.
Some of the landmark technologies and products that have had their official debuts at CES:
1970: The Videocassette Recorder (VCR)
1974: The Laserdisc Player
1981: The Camcorder, Compact Disc Player
1996: DVD
1997: The Plasma TV
1998: HDTV
1999: Hard-disc Video Recorder (PVR/DVR)
2000: Digital Audio Radio (DAR)
2001: Microsoft Xbox
2002: Home Media Server
2003: Blu-Ray Disc, HDTV PVR
2004: HD Radio
2005: IPTV
2007: Wireless HDMI
What will be the big thing at this year’s CES? 3D will certainly be in the spotlight, and the impact of the current economic downturn will certainly be a continued topic of discussion, as it was last year. Also, new developments in LCD Television technology, such as more application of LED backlighting will certainly be of interest, especially in light of California’s decision to regulate TV power consumption.
In addition, great strides continue to be made in video projectors in both increased performance and affordability. Convergence products, such as network Blu-ray Disc players, media players/extenders, media servers, and whole house systems will also be highlighted. In addition, expanded exhibit space for home theater and high performance audio products will be featured.
For hot news and product announcements from the upcoming CES, check in during and after the show dates right here at About Home Theater.
For a look at my past CES Show Coverage, check out my On-The-Road At CES Photo and Report Archive.
Related CES 2010 Preview Announcements:
CES Attracts Over 300 New Exhibitors for 2010 (CEA)
Sony Prepares for CES (Sony Insider)
The Annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) to be Held From January 7-10, 2010 originally appeared on About.com Home Theater on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 08:00:29.
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Jewish Dating Gets ‘Faux Reality’ Show
Posted by Topix Online Dating News Published in Online DatingWhen you think about it, the brave new world of online Jewish dating is the perfect setting for a reality show.
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Shoppers spent more in last week of holiday season than last year
Posted by Tech News on Topix Published in TechShoppers spent heavily during the week ended Saturday, both before and after Christmas, after a snow storm during the last weekend of the holiday shopping season led to pent-up demand.
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Lance Armstrong says beer is his ‘reward’ after a hard workout
Posted by Beer News on Topix Published in BoozeLance Armstrong says beer is his “reward” after a hard workout and has a specific treat in mind - Introducing the new Lance Armstrong ads endorsing Michelob ULTRA .
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Berlin Zoo presented its most recently born piglets on Wednesday. According to German tradition, the birth of this particular breed of pig in mid-winter means great luck for the new year.
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adidas Skateboarding - Frisco Stand Up Video
Posted by Topix Skateboarding News Published in SkateboardingThe three minute long video features riders such as Dennis Busenitz, Tim O’Connor, Mark Gonzales, Silas Baxter-Neal, Benny Fairfax, Vince Del Valle, Dave Bachinsky, Pete Eldridge, Lem Villemn and Nestor Judkins.
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