OK, so by this point pretty much every American knows that Christina Aguilera butchered the national anthem. But could you do any better? The Daily Beast set to find out by asking a random sampling of Americans (living in the “random, well-educated, professional city” of Portland) to sing the “Star…
Continue reading …Samsung Fascinate gets leaked EB01 Android 2.2 build, yours if you want it
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So much for Verizon being the carrier of choice when it comes to accelerated Android updates, eh? Those who selected Big Red for their Galaxy S have been waiting on a Froyo build for what feels like an eternity, with our brethren to the north already enjoying the spoils — things like Flash support and an integrated mobile hotspot. Of course, Samsung once promised that all Galaxy S phones (yeah, including the Fascinate ) would receive Android 2.2 at some point in time, and while an official release is still eluding us, it looks as if the day is drawing ever closer. The fine folks over at Android Central simply couldn’t wait any longer, and they’re taken it upon themselves to wrap up the TouchWiz-infused EB01 build for all to enjoy. Naturally, you’ll need to do a fair amount of hacking to get this up and running without anyone’s consent, but all the details you’re craving await you there in the source. Still unsure if it’s worth the drive? Head on past the break for a quick video. Continue reading Samsung Fascinate gets leaked EB01 Android 2.2 build, yours if you want it Samsung Fascinate gets leaked EB01 Android 2.2 build, yours if you want it originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The Cleveland Cavaliers won’t be the biggest losers in sports history—but they’re tied. The Cavs ended an epic 26-game losing streak last night against the Los Angeles Clippers, halting their skid just before going over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ mark. The Cavs hadn’t won a game since December 18,…
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In a special compilation programme, Sir David Frost looks back at the highlights of the past few months, including an exclusive interview with Julian Assange and Raila Odinga, the Kenyan prime minister.
Continue reading …Berkeley/Boston Team Wins Competition to Redesign Minneapolis’ Riverfront. Now the Real Work Begins.
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Last week, I wrote about the four finalists in the Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition . All four were impressive entries, but one had to come out on top, and yesterday the winner was announced: Tom Leader Studio of Berkeley, Calif., and Kennedy & Violich Architecture of Boston. Their RiverFIRST p… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for symptoms related to congestive heart failure, reports People, “an ongoing condition” she was diagnosed with in 2004. “This issue is being addressed,” says a statement from her reps. The 78-year-old actress, who has a litany of health problems, had been scheduled to receive an…
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Egyptians wake to a new political landscape after 30 years of autocratic rule under President Hosni Mubarak
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On this episode of Counting the Cost we look at Egypt’s options post uprising and ask if it should look north to Turkey’s successful model of politics, economics and democracy for inspiration.
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