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Bing and Google: Users Are Willing to Try New Things Jul 06, 2009 19:40:17 GMT

According to the latest data from Compete, Bing, Microsoft's new search engine, is still going strong, though even a month after its launch, the majority of Bing's users still switches back and forth between Google and Bing. About 66% of Bing's users also use Google search, and this number has held

Twittruth Tells The Truth About How You Really Use Twitter Jul 06, 2009 19:02:39 GMT

How do you really use Twitter? Do you retweet a lot of other peoples' content, share a lot of links and respond to direct messages? A new service called Twittruth will tell you the cold, hard facts about your own use of Twitter. It might sound trivial, but you could also say this service is an ex

Codex Sinaiticus: The World's Oldest Bible Goes Online Jul 06, 2009 17:10:28 GMT

The Codex Sinaiticus is the oldest version of the Christian Bible in book form, and, according to many scholars, one of the world's greatest written treasures. The actual leaves and fragments from the book are in the British Library in England, as well as in various archives in Germany and Russia, a

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RWW Live: The Local & Mobile Web Mar 31, 2009 02:56:55 GMT

One of the big trends on the web is more and more location aware / sensitive web applications.nbsp; Increasingly powerful mobile devices are enabling this. In this episode of RWW Live, we talk about how the Web is evolving to include more location aware applications and what barriers are still in th

RWW Live: Online Travel Mar 03, 2009 05:53:29 GMT

On thisnbsp; episode of RWW Live, we focus on online travel applications. We have executives from 4 great travel startups on the call: TripIt, Yapta, Dopplr and PlanetEye. In the show we discuss how the Web is changing the way people travel for work and fun.nbsp; As someone who spends a significant

RWW Live: Recommendation Engines Feb 03, 2009 04:00:57 GMT

ReadWriteWeb has been running a special series on recommendation engines and this episode of RWW Live is part of that. The show features 3 exciting and very knowledgeable guests: Jesuacute;s Pindado, Strands Vice President, Business Solutions; Yosi Glick, Jinni CEO #38; Co-Founder; and David Selinge

last100Tracking the digital lifestyle

Weekly wrapup: Review: HTC Magic (Google Ion, T-Mobile myTouch 3G), and more Jul 05, 2009 13:24:33 GMT

Here’s a summary of the last week’s digital lifestyle action on last100. Note that you can subscribe to the weekly wrapups, either via the special weekly wrapup RSS feed or by email. Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner Mobile Review: HTC Magic (Google Ion, T-Mobile myT

Review: HTC Magic (Google Ion, T-Mobile myTouch 3G) Jul 02, 2009 17:24:08 GMT

It goes by many names. The HTC Magic on Vodafone here in the UK, Google Ion, when handed out as a freebie at the search giant’s developer conference, and the myTouch 3G on T-Mobile in the states. But, whichever way you slice it, the second Android-powered Google phone, manufactured by HTC, is

Joost admits ad-revenue defeat, trying white label biz model instead Jun 30, 2009 16:35:05 GMT

After rumors of a third change in direction, Joost, the Internet TV startup that just won’t seem to die, has announced plans to focus less on its own online video portal and instead tout the company’s newly launched white label service to “media companies, including cable and satel

Lifehacker

Wikipedia Mobile Leaves Beta, Automatically Redirects Your Mobile Browser [Wikipedia] Jul 06, 2009 18:30:00 GMT

After being in what the company calls "alpha-beta-development-maybe-kind-live mode," user-edited online encyclopedia Wikipedia's mobile site has officially launched, complete with support for iPhone,...

Add Open File Location to the XP Context Menu [Windows Tip] Jul 06, 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Tweaking with Vishal web site writes up a quick, but useful, registry hack that adds an "Open File Location" item to the context menu, just like Windows 7 or Vista has already. Applying the...

Milo Checks Local Stores for Product Availability [Shopping] Jul 06, 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Ever head to you local chain expecting to buy something very specific, then get to the store only to find the product's not in stock? Web site Milo provides real-time, local product availability...

Free OCR Converts Your Scanned Documents to Text [Documents] Jul 06, 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Converting a scanned document to editable text is a handy trick that can save you hours of retyping documents. Free OCR converts your documents for free. To use Free OCR you need to have your...

Repel Flies with a Bag of Water [Summer] Jul 06, 2009 16:30:00 GMT

We've featured many, many, many different ways to deal with mosquitoes using DIY solutions. But what about the even more common household fly? Turns out all you need to deal with that is a plastic...

How to of the Day

4 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Jul 06, 2009 08:00:00 GMT

There's no room for adventure and excitement in your comfort zone; in fact, over time you might feel crowded out by boredom and fear. Perhaps it's time to stretch those limits a little, eh?

How to Choose a Film for Your Camera Jul 05, 2009 20:00:00 GMT

The film you choose for your camera matters far, far more than your choice of camera and lens. There are three kinds of films you are likely to encounter: colour negatives, E-6 slide films, and traditional black and white films. All of these have their place, and none of them is perfect for every ph

How to Make an Oreo Charm Jul 05, 2009 08:00:00 GMT

non glazed charmIf you like to wear what you eat, here is an easy to follow and yummy-looking charm you can make. Follow this tutorial to make an Oreo charm out of polymer clay.

How to Create Colored Rice or Pasta Jul 04, 2009 20:00:00 GMT

This experiment is a great craft for toddlers and children. Picky eaters might also be more inclined to eat colorful food. Adults can even use this quirky medium to make a colorful masterpiece!

How to Slalom Ski (Water Ski on One Ski) Jul 04, 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Have you been water skiing for years, and wondering if there were any other challenges for you to face? If you think you're ready to move on to the next level of skiing, drop one ski and get ready to slalom!

Wikitravel

Travel news: Monte Carlo Las Vegas Update Dec 01, 1999 00:00:00 GMT

As of today, Las Vegas' Monte Carlo Casino Hotel remains closed pending the investigation of last week's fire and the impending repair work. At this time, reservations at the Monte Carlo are being moved to other MGM Mirage hotels. In addition, the Lance Burton show will be suspended for the time bei

Discover: Aberdeen Mar 05, 2008 05:53:07 GMT

Among the artifacts displayed at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland is a flag from Hitler's staff car. (Don't ask how they got it.)

Discover: Saudi Arabia Mar 04, 2008 05:53:07 GMT

In Saudi Arabia, you can try authentic apple-flavored Budweiser. (Non-alcoholic, of course.)

Discover: Graz Mar 03, 2008 05:53:07 GMT

UPC Arena in Graz, Austria was renamed in 1997 to honor native son Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the old name was restored in 2005 over the governor's support of the death penalty.

Discover: Havana Mar 02, 2008 05:53:24 GMT

For an "authentic" experience in getting around Havana via public transportation, try El Camello, a split-level bus pulled by a semi-truck, and resembling a 2-humped camel.

Yahoo! Top Stories

Obama, Medvedev agree to pursue nuclear reduction (AP) Jul 06, 2009 16:58:10 GMT

AP - President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a preliminary agreement Monday to reduce the world's two largest nuclear stockpiles by as much as a third, down to the lowest levels of any U.S.-Russia accord, and counter what Obama called "a sense of drift" in the countries'

Franken in Washington, says he's ready to work (AP) Jul 06, 2009 17:48:09 GMT

AP - Democrat Al Franken has arrived in Washington offering no jokes just a promise that he is "ready to get to work."

Judge backs Michael Jackson lawyer and friend (AP) Jul 06, 2009 17:44:33 GMT

AP - A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer's estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson's mother to be put in charge.

China state media says 156 killed in riots in west (AP) Jul 06, 2009 17:43:31 GMT

AP - Chinese state media says that 156 people have been killed in violent riots in the country's western Xinjiang region.

McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies (AP) Jul 06, 2009 17:04:37 GMT

AP - Robert S. McNamara, the cerebral secretary of defense vilified for his role in escalating the Vietnam War, a disastrous conflict he later denounced as "terribly wrong," died Monday. He was 93.

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defenestrate

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A devoted do-it-yourselfer learns what it takes to assemble a factory-made dwelling from start to finish

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Tour it here: Cool prefab could be studio, office, guest house, or hideaway

Modern beach style

Let the team behind the Shine Home design company show you how to turn your pad into a modern beach-bohemian bungalow

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22 quick summer dinners

These quick weeknight dinners will get you out of the kitchen fast. Try Zucchini Fusilli, Crab Tacos, Burgers with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce, and more

July recipes: Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad and more

The month's best flavors in delicious sandwiches, main courses, sides, preserves, and desserts

Great grilled cheese

These inspired combos show how creative grilled cheese can be

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Dilbert: Comic for July 4, 2009CalendarDigital Photography School

How to Select and Compose a Triptych in Lightroom Jul 06, 2009 14:05:04 GMT

In a recent article, I explained how to create a triptych in Lightroom. The solution covered the mechanics of setting up a triptych template in Lightroom. In this post, I’m going to address the issue of selecting images to use in the triptych. I’ll explain some rules of composition and show

Fixing Animal Eyes in Lightroom Jul 05, 2009 20:54:14 GMT

Often when I look at the photographs that I’ve taken at the zoo, for example, the animals’ eyes are underexposed and lifeless. To fix animals’ eyes in Lightroom so that they look compelling and still realistic, here is my fixing “animals eyes” workflow: Step 1 Display the image

Michael Freeman’s 101 Top Tips [BOOK REVIEW] Jul 05, 2009 14:33:27 GMT

For me, books of this type are often worth their weight in gold: not only do they remind you of the key essentials in digital photography, but they can often bring you back from the brink of pictorial disaster. An example of the latter: I recall having trouble with an image that would not surrender

Scan and Shoot - Resolution Jul 04, 2009 22:19:24 GMT

What an odd title, you say. Few people ever think about the desktop scanner as anything more than a way to digitise documents but you would be missing out on a whole barrel of talent if you ignored the power of a scanner. The shame is that, just as I write this message to all you fans of the digital

This Week in the Digital Photography School Forums (28 Jun - 4 Jul ‘09) Jul 04, 2009 14:01:43 GMT

Weekly Assignment This week’s assignment was f/16. The goal was to create images with a very large depth of field and we saw some really good uses of it. Our winner this week was Cadira’s lampshade. The lampshade had a very abstract quality that we liked. The details are nice and crisp a

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