The frequently-maudlin Ann Curry outdid herself on Wednesday's Today show. Narrating a short video item about Russia unveiling a new set of inflatable weapons designed to fool spy satellites, Curry chirped: “Wish all weapons were like that.” (Video below the fold.) Her flower-child moment brought to mind how another morning show anchor, ABC's Charles Gibson, confided to Larry King shortly after the 2003 invasion of Iraq how he and his wife had “a little framed sign hanging in our bedroom, my wife and I, that said, ‘War is not good for children and other living things,’ and I believe that. So I don’t like covering war and I hate to see them occur.” read more
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New York photographer Jay Fine got the shot of a lifetime – a lightning strike on the Statue of Liberty: Well done.
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BEIJING – Thousands of Chinese protested against Japan and its claim to disputed islands at demonstrations Saturday that were far larger than past protests over the competing territorial claims. Photos from the southwestern city of Chengdu and the central city of Zhengzhou show hundreds of people marching with banners and signs protesting Japan’s claim on what China calls the Diaoyu islands. Japan calls them the Senkaku islands. The state-run…
Continue reading …Vuvuzela Recycling Competition Gives New Life to South Africa’s Favorite Noisemakers
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Submitted ideas for recycling vuvuzelas include (L to R) a portable water filter , a Christmas tree , and a cheese grater . Images via WoZela! . For better or worse, they provided the soundtrack to the World Cup 2010 matches in South Africa, generating an… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …TomTom App for iPhone hits version 1.5, adds further iPhone 4 support and ‘navigate-to-photo’
October 16, 2010 No Comment
TomTom was quick off the mark with multitasking in its iPhone app — and it’s hard to think of an app other than Pandora that benefits more from its inclusion — but TomTom isn’t stopping there. The new 1.5 version adds enhanced graphics to match the new iPhone 4 screen resolution, along with “faster, more-responsive navigation” on that handset. Not good enough for you? Try the new navigate-to-photo feature, a not-a-gimmick-at-all addition that allows you to select a geotagged photo as your destination instead of messing around with pesky addresses and facts . The update is free for existing users, newcomers will have to shell out $50 for the US version. TomTom App for iPhone hits version 1.5, adds further iPhone 4 support and ‘navigate-to-photo’ originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …English mixed martial arts fighters would be proudly waving their flag as they enter O2 Arena London, England this weekend for UFC 120. Along with the event is the first ever UK UFC Fan Expo. tickets has been sold out days before the event and it has been predicted to break the European attendance and UFC 120 Features English MMA Fighters is a post from: Daily World Buzz
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Watch Smallville S10E4: Homecoming The new installment of our favorite superhero of Smallville, which is entitled “Homecoming” is the sci-fi hit TV series’ 4th episode of the 10th season that aired last 10/15/2010 Friday 8:00 PM on CW. Clark was taken by Lois to their five year high school reunion at Smallville High, and have been visited by future Brainiac 5 who will be a member of the 31st century Legionnaire. He now reveals the past, present and future to Clark to share with him the real circumstances that surrounds his fathers death and his relationship with Lois and also his role as a superhero. Meanwhile, Lois is not happy that no one from their old class remembers her small stint as a student. Watch Smallville 10×4(1004) Free Online Streaming Full Episodes Replay of the Latest Season and Video Clip Download Link:
Continue reading …Watch Jersey Shore S2E12: Deja Vu All Over Again The latest installment of our favorite summer share gang, Jersey Shore which is entitled “Deja Vu All Over Again ” is the
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Associated Press — BEIJING — An explosion in a Chinese coal mine killed 20 and trapped more than 30 workers underground Saturday in the country’s central region, state media reported. The China blast comes shortly after the world was riveted by the Chile’s dramatic rescue of 33…
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NEW DELHI: With the Commonwealth Games behind it, the government on Friday night ordered a probe into allegations of corruption in the organising of the mega event. A PMO communique said the Prime Minister has asked a panel headed by former CAG V K Shunglu to hold the inquiry. A clear indication that the government would walk the talk on identifying those guilty of wrongdoing came when the sports secretary shot off a letter…
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