I've received a number of requests for the video and text of Linus explaining the true meaning of Christmas to Charlie Brown. So, without further ado: read more
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Syndicated columnist and PBS regular Mark Shields on Friday apologized for saying “Christmas season.” Such occurred on the most recent installment of PBS's “Inside Washington” broadcast in many parts of the country on Christmas Eve (video follows with transcript and commentary): read more
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CAPTION: A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff on Saturday in the second launch failure for India’s space agency this year. (Dec. 25 2010)
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In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama encouraged Americans to find ways to support US service members, many of whom are spending the holidays away from their families. (Dec. 25)
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Version 2.0 of the app already brought support for the new Apple TV and the iPad, but Apple’s has now just released another more minor update to its Remote app for iOS devices that adds another much-anticipated feature: support for AirPlay video streaming. What’s more, the app now also boasts the ability to access internet radio stations from iTunes on your computer, as well as the ability to control movies and TV shows on your computer that are rented from iTunes — not to mention the usual stability and performance improvements. As always, it’s also completely free — you know where to find it. Apple Remote app updated for AirPlay video streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve seen our fair share of budget tablets from the Augens , Cobys , and Viewsonics of the world over the last six months, but let’s not forget that before everyone and their mother jumped into the cheap-o Android tablet pool, Archos was already in the shallow end with its own sub-$200 tablets. But, while the company was first to market, products like the Archos 5 and 7 Home Tablet certainly weren’t anything to wait in line for — they both packed slow processors, resistive displays, and ran outdated versions of Google’s mobile OS. Whether it was the mediocre reviews or the competition coming up behind them, the French company knew it was time to step it up, and its Archos 70 and 101 attempt to right all those wrongs. The 7- and 10-inch tablet both have Android 2.2 , 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processors, and capacitive screens. Oh, and don’t forget the front-facing VGA cameras. With each ringing up at $299, has Archos finally mastered the art of the cheap tablet? Find out in our full review! Gallery: Archos 70 and 101 Internet Tablets Continue reading Archos 70 and 101 Internet Tablet review Archos 70 and 101 Internet Tablet review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Media Parrot Obama’s Claim of ‘Most Productive’ Congress in Generations
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As Barack Obama took his legislative victory lap Tuesday, he boldly claimed this was “the most productive postelection period we've had in decades” and “the most productive two years that we've had in generations.” Not caring what “productive” means, media across the country dutifully parroted the President as the following video created by the folks at Breitbart TV marvelously demonstrates (video follows with commentary): read more
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Cleaning up the Yenisey River in Russia. Photo: Elena Kim, Live Planet. In the world’s largest country, much of which is sparsely inhabited, it’s easy for garbage to be out of sight, out of mind. But with Russia ‘s people living increasingly urban, and more consumerist , lives, the growing amount of trash can no longer be ignored. Fortunately, a new generation is stepping up to protect the country’s vulnerable e… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Japan’s Self Defense Force is saluting its way to success, through an app. (Dec. 24)
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Matt Cardle, a painter from Essex, was crowned this year’s winner of Simon Cowell’s singing contest ‘The X Factor,’ bagging himself a record contract worth 1 million pounds. His debut single, ‘When We Collide,’ is UK Christmas No.1. (Dec. 23
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