Archive for March, 2009

Sheffield, one HR from 500, released by Tigers

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Gary Sheffield's next home run will be his 500th in the major leagues.The question is: What uniform will he be wearing when he hits it?The Detroit Tigers released the nine-time All-Star on Tuesday, leaving him without a team as he closes in on becoming the 25th player to reach the ...

Guy Who’s Taking Over MySpace, Doesn?’t Have MySpace Profile

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

As far as we can tell, the guy who’s going to be taking over MySpace along with the rest of News Corp.’s digital assets doesn’t actually use the site itself.

Moscow in crisis as luxury takes a tumble in Russian capital

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Moscow, with its exorbitantly priced restaurants, gridlocked sports utility vehicles and love of excess, is taking a massive hit as recession bites in the city ranked fourth among the world's top luxury consumers. The country's luxury clothes and accessories industry can expect to see profits drop by as much as ...

Still Crashing, Or Is It a Good Time to Buy a House?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The combination of firesale prices on homes, the drop in mortgage rates, and government assistance in the form of the first time home buyer tax credit, may have you reconsidering the idea of buying your own home. Is now a good time?

How One Man Travelled to New Zealand Relying on Twitterers

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A brave traveller has made it all the way to New Zealand without buying a single ticket along the way. Paul Smith - dubbed the Twitchhiker - made the 11,000-mile trip using only donations from people who use the social networking site Twitter.

15 Great CSS Galleries

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

An article showcasing 15 Great CSS Galleries, whether looking for inspiration or galleries to submit to this is a good source of info.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Mocks Protesters that Interrupt Speech

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

While talking about 'Change' two protesters interrupt his speech. At first he tries to talk over them, but when one of them starts to sing Opera music, he compliments her voice. Then the speech goes on.

North Korea has nukes says analyst

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Intelligence agencies have obtained information that North Korea has assembled several nuclear warheads for its medium-range Rodong missiles capable of targeting Japan, says International Crisis Group analyst Daniel Pinkston

$7.2 Billion for broadband? “No thanks” from AT&T/Verizon

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. may have this response to the U.S. government’s offer of $7.2 billion for high-speed Internet projects: Keep it.

Modified Tobacco Plant May Block HIV

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A gel derived from a close relative to the tobacco plant is being tested as an affordable preventative measure for HIV, U.S. researchers said.