Tests performed before the deadly blowout of BP’s oil well should have raised doubts about cement used to seal the well, but the company and its cementing contractor used it anyway, investigators with the president’s oil spill commission said. (Oct. 28)
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Continue reading …Aperion’s Zona wireless bookshelf surround system frees up your sound studio
October 28, 2010 No Comment
Aperion Audio’s Home Audio Link is already enabling content speaker owners to enjoy the spoils of wireless, but if you’re in the market for a set of bookshelf speakers, the outfit’s Zona system might just fit the bill. Essentially, these monitors combine high-end audio fidelity with the aforementioned 2.4GHz wireless technology, allowing owners to plug a transceiver into a USB source up to 150 feet away and shoot all sorts of sine waves over to their two speakers. Of course, we wouldn’t recommend these to casual listeners given the $499 asking price, but at least that gets you a pair of 20-watt Class D amplifiers, 4.5-inch woven fiberglass woofers, 1-inch soft dome silk tweeters and a feeling of pride that simply cannot be described in mere words. Or so we’re told. Gallery: Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System Continue reading Aperion’s Zona wireless bookshelf surround system frees up your sound studio Aperion’s Zona wireless bookshelf surround system frees up your sound studio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …In Illinois there are all kinds of crazy things going on, like the military ballots that didn’t get sent to our deployed military.
Continue reading …Ed Schultz Erroneously Claims No Evidence of Leftist Violence at Kentucky Senatorial Debate
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While slamming Rand Paul supporters who assaulted a MoveOn.org worker in Kentucky, Ed Schultz claimed Wednesday there was simply no other side to the story – that he had not seen “any violence, anywhere, from anybody on the Left.” Furthermore, Schultz blamed GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul for inciting the violence. [Click here for audio .] There's just one problem – evidence exists of a possible assault on a Rand Paul supporter at the very same event. read more
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With meetups and Engadget Shows and all the high fashion model parties we’ve been hanging out at lately, it’s been two whole weeks since we had a podcast. So, let’s make up for lost time, shall we? Hit up the chat and the stream after the break. P.S. And don’t forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you’re out and about and you can’t join in on the Flash-based fun below. Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 6:30PM EDT! The Engadget Podcast, live at 6:30PM EDT! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There’s nothing unfair, disrespectful or manipulative about what the MSNBC host does here. She simply asks these Joe Miller supporters in Alaska to explain why they’re so upset and … they can’t. Related Entries October 28, 2010 The Rise of Sewer Money October 27, 2010 Playing the Mommy Card
Continue reading …Attempts to play Kinect early can result in headaches, nausea, and an acute lack of Xbox Live
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Our friends at Joystiq are reporting that receiving an early Kinect unit or a Kinect title is cause for caution and adult supervision, not celebration. Turns out if you attempt to play the game, the Xbox will offer you an update, and if you accept, you’ll get pushed an early version of the new Dashboard that not only won’t work with Kinect, but also won’t let you sign into Xbox Live. Want to update again or revert? Sorry, smart guy, you’re stuck. Of course, Microsoft will no doubt be rescuing you on or before November 4th , when Kinect is officially released to the public and it has to push the new Dashboard to everyone, but until then you’ll probably be stuck trying to remember what game consoles did before they connected to the internet. We vaguely recall something about gathering stars… Attempts to play Kinect early can result in headaches, nausea, and an acute lack of Xbox Live originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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This is the year of the neophyte in politics. Anti-incumbent sentiment in general and the tea party in particular have brought fresh faces forward. But those candidates may not be prepared for the brutalities of a modern campaign. (Oct. 28)
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