George Washington dies at age 67; Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his group reach South Pole; Leaders of Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia sign an internationally-brokered peace treaty; Baseball’s Roger Maris dies at age 51. (Dec. 14)
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Seoul: South Korea’s army chief resigned Tuesday, reportedly over a property investment, at a time of high tensions with North Korea following its deadly artillery attack last month. A defence ministry spokesman told AFP that General Hwang Eui-Don’s resignation had been accepted but gave no details. The presidential office also declined to say why Hwang quit. Yonhap news agency said the general, who was named to his current post in June, had become embroiled in a controversy over capital gains through a property investment. “General Hwang offered to retire following media reports about his property investment, because he judged it was inappropriate for him to stay in the post at a time when…
Continue reading …Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone updated to 2.0 with high quality video streaming and new guide
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Say hello to the version 2.0 of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, which improves over v1.2 and its 3G streaming by adding the high quality video and new program guide features seen in the iPad version . Fortunately, this time Sling hasn’t made any of its older hardware obsolete, while taking advantage of the new HQ streams will require a SOLO or PRO-HD box (and minimum 800 kbps WiFi / 500 kbps 3G connection) older Slingboxes will still work, just with lower quality video. Check the screens for a peek at the new look or just head over to iTunes, grab the new version and let us know how it’s working out. Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 2.0 [Thanks, David] Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone updated to 2.0 with high quality video streaming and new guide originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Embattled GOP Chairman Michael Steele is telling Republican National Committee members that he’s running for re-election. The RNC will vote in January on whether to grant Steele a second two-year term. (Dec. 13)
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On the night Brett Favre’s consecutive start streak came to an end, the New York Giants ran over the Minnesota Vikings 21-3 in Detroit. (Dec. 13)
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The Coast Guard has taken 20 endangered sea turtles rescued from Cape Cod beaches back to a warmer climate for rehabilitation. The turtles will be released back into the wild if the staff at Sea World can nurse them back to health. (Dec. 13)
Continue reading …Best Buy tells the Nexus S retail story: 8AM online sales, two per customer maximum
December 14, 2010 No CommentWant a Nexus S this Thursday? Yeah, well, welcome to the club, pal — you’re not alone, so you’re going to want to be armed with the right information to figure out your plan of attack. Best Buy has announced the details of how it’ll go about selling Samsung’s Google-branded monster, and unlike many recent launches, this one is strictly first-come, first-serve — none of that craziness where you put down $50 in advance to secure your place and get it off the price of the phone on launch day. All stores will be opening at 8AM local time (which is just the normal open time during the holiday season, actually), and online sales will commence at 8AM Eastern Time to coincide with the phone’s retail launch on the east coast. You’ll be limited to two phones per person — sorry, eBay scalpers — and you might want to call ahead or make friends with an employee in the next day or two, because inventory will vary from store to store. What won’t vary, though, is demo unit availability: every store that’s selling the phone will have a live demo unit to play with while you make your decision. As a refresher, you’re looking at $199 on contract, $249.99 with an add-a-line activation, or $529 contract-free; follow the break for the full press release. Continue reading Best Buy tells the Nexus S retail story: 8AM online sales, two per customer maximum Best Buy tells the Nexus S retail story: 8AM online sales, two per customer maximum originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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By STACY MEICHTRY ROME—Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faces what may be the biggest test of his 16 years in politics on Tuesday, when the Italian Parliament is due to vote on whether to send his conservative government packing and possibly usher in early elections, just as Europe struggles through major fiscal turmoil. Reuters Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sits at the Senate in Rome on Monday. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi warns of crisis, one day before a no confidence motion in parliament that could force him from power. Video courtesy of Reuters. The no-confidence motion in the lower house of Parliament, where Mr. Berlusconi’s majority is in doubt, is viewed…
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That pronounced blast of disapproval from the left-leaning ranks in the House of Representatives last week may not be enough to blow President Obama’s tax-cut proposal down, as the Senate gave it a strong vote of confidence on Monday. Los Angeles Times: The Senate could send the package to the House by midweek and then turn to remaining legislative priorities, including a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia, a repeal of the ban on openly gay military personnel and a youth immigration bill. Still, House Democrats have yet to relent in their opposition to the tax-cut deal between the White House and GOP leaders, and they are expected to demand changes to the bill’s estate tax provision, which liberal lawmakers say is skewed to the wealthy. Yet, as the Senate voted 83-15 to clear a key procedural hurdle, it became increasingly obvious that altering the package in either chamber could delay final votes and jeopardize other top goals before the Democratic-controlled Congress comes to a close at the end of the year. Read more Related Entries December 13, 2010 Ron Paul Considers Another Run for the White House December 13, 2010 Obama’s Tax-Cut Plan for Dummies
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