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Candystore Collective owner makes Eichler cozy Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:18PMYou never know what you'll come across on Craigslist. Jennifer Jones can vouch for that. While searching for a midcentury dresser last fall, she happened upon a rental listing for a four-bedroom Eichler in the Oakland hills with a bay view. Smitten, she...
MythBusters’ Adam Savage: My Lifelong Pursuit Of The Perfect Blade Runner Gun Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:19PMGiz friend Adam Savage , in our estimation, can make just about anything. Here he explains the path he took to turn a toy gun into an astoundingly sharp Blade Runner pistol replica. (more…)
MythBusters' Adam Savage: My Lifelong Pursuit of the Perfect Blade Runner Gun [Ultimatediy] Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:11AM# ultimatediy Giz friend Adam Savage , in our estimation, can make just about anything. Here he explains the path he took to turn a toy gun into an astoundingly sharp Blade Runner pistol replica. More »
Session Buddy Saves and Restores Custom Browsing Sessions in Google Chrome [Downloads] Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:19PM# downloads Chrome: If you want to restore browsing sessions anytime—and not just after a browser crash—Session Buddy for Chrome easily creates custom sessions and restores them whenever you wish. More »
Social CRM on the Cheap Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29AMMac users are missing out on cheap (read: free), social customer relationship management. Windows users have xobni , a simple tool that integrates with Outlook, and Microsoft will also be releasing a solution in Office 2010 called Outlook Social Connector . But what if you have a Mac? Xobni doesn’t support Entourage or Mail.app, and who knows when Entourage will receive features its cousin on ...
What to expect from HTML 5 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:30AMAmong Web developers, anticipation is mounting for HTML 5, the overhaul of the Web markup language currently under way at the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C). For many, the revamping is long overdue. HTML hasn't had a proper upgrade in more than a decade. In fact, the last markup language to win W3C Recommendation status -- the final stage of the Web standards process -- was XHTML 1.1 in 2001.
Add touch of glamour to your home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15AMIt's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
At Home: Hollywood Glam Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:56AMAwards season is the perfect time to accessorize your home for that red carpet luxury It's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
Hollywood decor gives luxury feel Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:32AMThe Oscar awards are tonight, and it’s a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the Hollywood of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?When we talk about Hollywood glamour, says Los Angeles-based interior designer Betsy Burnham, we’re usually ...
Make your place into a Hollywood set Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:43AMAs red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
Sparkle and shine Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:37PMIt's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
Netbook OS Maker Jolicloud Switches From Mozilla Prism To Chrome For Web Apps Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:26PMJolicloud , the French startup founded by well-known European entrepreneur Tariq Krim that produces a custom Linux-based operating system for netbooks, has just announced on its blog that it will be releasing a solid beta version of the OS later this month. In a fairly surprising move, the company also announced that it is ditching Mozilla Prism in favor of Google Chrome to power the back-end of ...
Stop What You Are Doing & Install This Plug-In: Rapportive Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:54PMCambridge UK startup Rapportive has released a Firefox and Chrome extension that will replace the ads in your Gmail with photos, biographic data and social media links, including a live display of recent Tweets, for whoever you're corresponding with by email. It's fantastic and takes about 2 minutes to set up. The three person team behind Rapportive queries data provider Rapleaf for the social ...
Seven Reasons Chrome Isn't My Default Browser Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:53AMGoogle's Chrome browser keeps improving; Beta 2's release in February certainly advanced the case for Chrome as a worthy competitor to Safari, Firefox, and the...
Seven reasons Chrome isn't my default browser Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:29AMChrome is a great Web browser, but it has enough weaknesses that Lex Friedman put Safari back in his Dock instead.
Hendrick Construction Completes Butter NC Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:07PMCHARLOTTE , N.C. , March 3, 2010 … Hendrick Construction has completed Butter NC – an 8,300-square-foot night club at the NC Music factory that recently celebrated its grand opening with appearances from the Black Eyed Peas and Nicky Hilton.
EE Times Group to Serve as the Strategic Event Partner for ARM Technology Conference Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:00PMEE Times Group, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, and producers of EE Times, Embedded.com, and the global Embedded Systems Conferences, along with UBM conferences such as Web 2.0 and the Game Developer Conference today announced that it has been chosen to serve as the strategic event partner to ...
Hendrick Construction Completes Butter NC Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:27AMHendrick Construction has completed Butter NC â an 8,300-square-foot night club at the NC Music Factory that recently celebrated its grand opening with appearances from the Black Eyed Peas and Nicky Hilton.
Made In The Triad: PPM Cycle And Custom Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:06PMFrom custom covers to specialty engraving, this custom company helps turn "the plain Jane" streetbike into a souped up cycle.
Browsers in Microsoft choice screen not in a random order Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:13AMIBM employee says Google Chrome likely to gain prime spot Microsoft's new browser choice screen is not offering different web browsers in a random order, says an IBM software architect.
Microsoft browser ballot not random Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:37AMMicrosoft's new browser ballot screen, which is supposed to randomly scramble the positions of the top five browsers, instead gives Google's Chrome the best chance of landing in the preferred first sp...
Microsoft browser ballot not random Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:29AMIBM analyst says Google Chrome likely to come out on top Microsoft's new browser ballot screen, which is supposed to randomly scramble the positions of the top five browsers, instead gives Google's Chrome the best chance of landing in the preferred first spot, an IBM software architect said today.
Wire-Sculptured Gemstone and Cabochon Jewelry Available from New Online Store LaurasEarthElement.com Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:05AMDesigner Laura Starkey Baxter announces the opening of her new Web site, LaurasEarthElement.com, showcasing her sculptured jewelry designs in sterling silver and gold wire. Featuring unique gemstones, cabochons and other natural elements, the pieces make a unique, one-of-a-kind gift or addition to any jewelry collection.
Microsoft's EU ballot fails to randomize browser order Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:45PMMicrosoft's new browser ballot screen, which is supposed to randomly scramble the positions of the top five browsers, instead gives Google's Chrome the best shot of landing the preferred first spot, an IBM software architect said today.
Early word on EU 'choice screen:' May not be random, may not be obvious Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:25PMAs IE6 and IE7 users throughout Europe turn on their Windows Vista- and XP-based computers to notice, for the first time, the opportunity to switch Web browsers from Microsoft Internet Explorer to something they may have never heard of, their manufacturers are preparing for an influx of new customers.
Sponsored links Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:16PMI remember the days of Internet Explorer, and before that, Netscape Navigator - slow, unstable, uncomfortable and barely more than a clone of the competition.
Microsoft's EU ballot fails to randomize browser order Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:42PMComputerworld - Microsoft's new browser ballot screen, which is supposed to randomly scramble the positions of the top five browsers, instead gives Google's Chrome the best chance of landing in the preferred first spot, an IBM software architect said today.
16 No-Cost Tools to Improve Productivity, Collaboration Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:31AMBe More Productive. With these 11 downloads and Web-based services, you can share large files, save ink, monitor action items, and accomplish even more.
MetroPCS Mister Cartoon phone w/ unreleased Snoop Dogg tracks Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMMetroPCS and Mister Cartoon, renowned tattoo artist, car customizer and illustrator have teamed up to launch the second custom designed handset featuring artwork created by the legendary graphic artist who has worked with the likes of Eminem and Beyonce. ...
Mister Cartoon Inks Another Moto for MetroPCS Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:35AMToday MetroPCS announced a second handset offering that has been customized by Mister Cartoon. The Motorola VE440 has been re-skinned in black and chrome by Mister Cartoon and has two interchangeable back covers inked with custom artwork. The Mister ... (follow link to read)
MetroPCS, Mister Cartoon Team Up Again with New Custom Designed Mobile Phone Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMMetroPCS Communications, Inc. , in partnership with SA Studios Global, today announced the launch of its second Sanctioned by Mister Cartoon mobile phone, the MOTOâ¢ VE440. Â Available this week in select stores and online, the limited edition handset features artwork and pre-loaded digital content designed by legendary tattoo and graphic artist Mister Cartoon, along with two exclusive tracks ...
16 No-Cost Tools to Improve Productivity, Collaboration Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:45PMTurbocharge your workday with free downloads and Web services like Ecofont, MakeSomeTime, and Tinychat.
Market dictates newest remodeling trends Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:26PMChances are, you're not thinking about moving in the near future. You're in your home for the long haul, but a few things definitely need updating.
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Don't Bury Kevin Rose's Custom Moped [Motorcycles] Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:57PM# motorcycles Digg founder Kevin Rose is so rich he can have any vehicle he wants. He chose this chromed-out 1977 Puch Maxi moped, but he hasn't even seen it yet. So Kevin, here it is, your sweet new ride. More »
Restored Skyview offers glimpse of Craftsman style Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:04AMHidden by nandina, cherry laurels, cedars and pecan trees, Skyview emerges amid a three-lot property in the heart of Montgomery as a treasure of an Arts and Craftsman-style home.
Police searching for robbery suspects Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:31AMAfter viewing surveillance video, Pasadena police have revised their description of the vehicle involved in a robbery Friday, Feb. 19.
It's awards season for the movies, the perfect time to make your home a star Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:48AMIt's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
Truckstops: Related News Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:30AM2/25/2010 - Iowa80.com Launches Dreams of Chrome Sweepstakes Iowa80.com has launched the Dreams of Chrome Sweepstakes for professional truck drivers in celebration of the 10th anniversary of its e-commerce web site....
Browser history hijack + social networks = lost anonymity Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:39PMSimply joining a few groups at social networking sites may reveal enough information for hackers to personally identify you, according to some recent computer science research. In a paper that will be presented at a security conference later this year, an international team of academics describes how they were able to build membership sets using information that social networking sites make ...
Wine Master Cellars Unveils Six New Wine Storage System Finishes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:11PMDENVER----Wine Master Cellars, LLLP, creators of the patented VintageView® revolutionary label-forward wine racking display system, today announced it will unveil six new custom-ordered finishes of wine storage systems.
Wheels resemble fine jewelry Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:20PMSaying its wheels are "created like fine jewelry," Strut's luxury Icon 10 edition comes in two- or three-piece designs made from forged aluminum for strength and durability.
Blondes are More Fun! Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMShe's classic, enticing and beautifully crafted - a post-war beauty that has been brought bang up to date.
Best Start Page: iGoogle/Google [Hive Five Followup] Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:41PMEarlier last week we asked you to share your favorite start pages, and then we rounded up the results for a vote. Now we're back to announce the winner and runners up. Taking home nearly a third of...
GleeBox Makes the Web Keyboard Friendly, Is Very Cool [Downloads] Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:26PMFirefox/Chrome: If you love using your keyboard and shun your mouse, you'll definitely want to try gleeBox, an awesome add-on that lets you effortlessly browse the web without your mouse. Check out...
GleeBox Makes The Web Keyboard Friendly [Downloads] Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:41PMFirefox/Chrome: If you love using your keyboard and shun your mouse you'll definitely want to try gleeBox, an awesome add-on that let's you effortlessly browse the web without your mouse. Check out...
Hands-on and under the hood: Ars tests Firefox on Android Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:21PMars Technica: "Although the porting effort is still at an early stage of development, it is moving forward swiftly. Mozilla's developers achieved an important milestone this week by demonstrating that the browser can run on the Nexus One smartphone."
Eyal Goldshmid: How to switch to a more user-friendly browser Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:12PMQ. I recently updated Internet Explorer, and now more than half of my screen gets filled with things from MapQuest, gas prices, traffic directions and more. I have only a small screen to work with, and Internet Explorer became my default Web browser after I updated it. How do I make my AOL browser, which I used before and like more, my default browser again?Ralph Gullick, Port St. LucieA. You ...
Sparked by an Outlaw’s Chopper Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:15AMIt was 1967 when Merlin Allen, of Spanish Fork, then a young boy of 8 living in Glenrock, Wyo., caught his first glimpses of the outlaw motorcycle life at his cousin's home one night.
Westinghouse hiring, looking for local partners Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:08AMNEWINGTON — Global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and a need for inexpensive, reliable electricity has increased worldwide demand for nuclear energy.