Wek of 2-26-10Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:29PMYARD SALES Garage Sale. 26630 HWY 33 Fellows. Sat. 8 am - 2pm Two family yard sale, lots of misc., clothing, furniture, refrigerator, freezer. Friday and Saturday, 7am to ?, 305 F. Street
Council OKs capital projectsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:34AMEASTHAMPTON - The City Council on Wednesday night approved spending money on four capital purchases, several of which city officials said will save money because of fuel efficiency.
Apple Patents Using USB Ports As Air Vents For CoolingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:02PMAppleInsider found four cooling-related patents by Apple that might be used in future MacBooks in order to better keep temperatures from getting absurd as performance increases. The most interesting is the one that uses USB/Firewire ports as vents. (more…)
Apple Patents Using USB Ports as Air Vents For Cooling [Patents]Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:14PM# patents AppleInsider found four cooling-related patents by Apple that might be used in future MacBooks in order to better keep temperatures from getting absurd as performance increases. The most interesting is the one that uses USB/Firewire ports as vents. More »
Big trend: Small homesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:40PMSmaller, more energy efficient, more bang for your buck.
Day of education protests heat upThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:24AMAll lanes of Interstate-880 in downtown Oakland were shut down temporarily in the middle of rush hour after a splinter group of people protesting cuts to education entered the highway just before 5 p.m. The shutdown occurred shortly after a peaceful rally at...
'Tis the 'Season' for Vivaldi on Google's homepageThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:55AMIt's the 332nd birthday of Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian composer. Today's Google doodle honors 'The Four Seasons,' Vivaldi's most famous composition.
New Device Could Help with Airport SecurityWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:50PMA new counterterrorism device could change the way airport security and law enforcement officials keep us safe.
Maingear mX-L 15 multimedia laptop available nowWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMIt looks like Maingear's mXl-15, the long-awaited little brother to the eXl-15 gaming laptop has finally entered the building. This 15.6-inch laptop packs an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, ATI Radeon Mobility 4570 512MB graphics, an LED backlit display (your choice of 1355 x 768 or 1600 x 900), up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, eSATA connection, and your choice of HDD or SSD storage, and a multitouch touchpad ...
Chastity belts for pets, pastel parking lots and moreWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:51AMBy Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY: When Dexter Blanch's dog nearly died from complications during spay surgery, he decided to use the event as inspiration and recently brought to market a chastity belt to give pet owners more control of their animals' animal instincts. The Pet Anti-Breeding System harness is especially valuable to professional breeders who may want to keep a female out of one or more ...
Nuke ‘em, Alienware Defiant M15x!Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:43PMEver felt as mean as a crazy space-rattlesnake alone in a dying swamps of an ugly asteroid? Got the itch to blast anything that has tails, or something that blinks in the dark horizon? Then grab the best thing for the occasion, cowboy -- the Alienware Defiant M15x. With firepower enough to melt even the most advanced civilization in any sector of the galaxy and beyond, the Alienware Defiant M15x ...
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 March 2010Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Copping it sweetTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:21AMIt has been a tumultuous year for Simon Overland. But now, through the prism of a state election year, he will face even more heat. Despite it all, Victoria's top cop is loving the challenge.
Cisco Delivers "Security Without Borders"Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA and HANNOVER, GERMANY--(Marketwire - 03/02/10) - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO - News ) is tackling today's enterprise security challenges with a new architecture that will help enable business users to access information from any device and any location with a high degree of ease and security. The company announced the Cisco Secure Borderless Network architecture, which evolves ...
Volunteers help residents navigate through tax returnsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:21AMDOVER — Lucy Burbano patiently sat Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church's basement, tax papers in hand, waiting for her name to be called. Volunteer tax preparers for low-income earners sat at their laptop computers, asking questions, clicking in numbers.
Spring cleaning: Don't forget your computerSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:21AMMost people would be lost without their computers, relying on them for everything from online shopping, searching for medical advice, sending e-mails, and keeping up-to-date with world events.
Your stories: Life without powerSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:04AMAlice Rivera, of Hopewell Junction, has a hot meal as long as she stays at the American Red Cross shelter at John Jay High School. Rivera, her husband Michael, her son Robert and her brother, James Ward, came to the American Red Cross of Dutchess County's shelter in Hopewell Junction today because they have no electricity and no water. Rivera's brother was visiting her and couldn't drive back to ...
Lenovo claims battery life crownFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:19AMLenovo Group Ltd. this week quietly claimed that its latest ultraportable laptop, the ThinkPad X201, has set a new endurance mark.
IGN's Guide to Home NetworkingThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:50PMWe tell you how to use everything from Wi-Fi to power outlets to connect to the internet.
Lenovo claims battery life crown from HPThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:40AMAccording to Lenovo, the base X201 laptop can run for up to 11 hours with an optional 9-cell lithium-ion battery. Using the low-wattage Core i7 LM processor would improve the new laptop's portable life to 12.2 hours at a time, says Lenovo's senior worldwide product marketing manager Mika Majapuro.
NEWS OF THE WEIRDThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:05AMLEAD STORYWhen Dexter Blanch’s dog nearly died from complications during spay surgery, he d
Roller derby good for the psycheThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:13AMDid I need a distraction? Yes. But roller derby was more than that. It's a new, ruthless world that includes a great workout - and a built-in support group of open-minded and strong women.
News of the WeirdWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:55PM• When Dexter Blanch’s dog nearly died from complications during spay surgery, he decided to use the event as inspiration and recently brought to market a chastity belt to give pet owners more control of their animals’ animal instincts.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Intel Atom N450)Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:12PMDell's basic netbook adds better battery life and the newest Intel Atom CPU, and robust configuration options add a level of flexibility many other netbooks lack.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 24 February 2010Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Giz Explains: Fuel Cells And Bloom Energy’s Miracle BoxWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:26PMThe Bloom Box is the latest energy miracle that sounds too good to be true: Debuting with a wide-eyed segment on 60 Minutes , it promises to be clean, cheap and backyard-friendly, the solution to our energy problems. What is it? (more…)
Convert Your Old Laptop into a Digital Projector [DIY Week]Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:41PMSome people have an extra $1,000 just lying around to buy a digital projector. Unfortunately, most of the people that I know, myself included, do not. Here's how you can build your own digital...
Giz Explains: Fuel Cells and Bloom Energy's Miracle Box [Giz Explains]Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:04PMThe Bloom Box is the latest energy miracle that sounds too good to be true: Debuting with a wide-eyed segment on 60 Minutes, it promises to be clean, cheap and backyard-friendly, the solution to our...
A fan-friendly solution to fix the NBAWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:10PMThe NBA is losing $400 million, teams continue to dump salaries and tank seasons and fans are getting screwed by incompetent franchises. Bill has an idea on fixing these problems.
VHS student arrested for statutory rapeWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:25PMA Vicksburg teen was arrested at Vicksburg High School Tuesday morning for statutory rape. Kendrick Jones, 18, 251 Demby Drive, was picked up at the Drummond Street school at 10 a.m. on a complaint filed against him Feb. 19, Vicksburg police Lt. Bobby Stewart said.
How to Properly Care for Your BatteriesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:30PMBatteries are simple enough to use, but treating them right to ensure they don't conk out prematurely can be tricky. Here are some tips for keeping your batteries in tip-top shape.
NSF Awards $24.5 Million For Center To Stem Increase Of Electronics Power DrawWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:31AMThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $24.5 million to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, to head an ambitious, multi-institutional center that could one day lead to a million-fold reduction in power consumption by electronics.The researchers said such a dramatic increase in energy efficiency could allow the digital revolution to continue well beyond the limits ...
Sewer issues discussedWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:00AMAlthough not on their agenda, Buffalo’s city councilors heard an update on the progress of the construction of the city’s $11 million sewer treatment plant. The action came under the heading of reports from department heads.
Headed to WindhamWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:58AMA tight-knit school community is being moved to Windham Centre after a fire gutted a Grade 3 classroom at W.F. Hewitt on Monday evening. Tuesday night, the Grand Erie District School Board decided to move all classes for the W.[...]
Alienware M11x reviewTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:14AMWe've been itching to get our hands on the Alienware M11x ever since we first saw it at CES -- it's one of the most interesting riffs on the thin-and-light we've seen in a long time. Sure, it's compact, but inside it's got a ULV Core 2 Duo paired with a switchable NVIDIA GT335M GPU, making it one of the most powerful small laptops on the market. But power never comes cheap: the M11x starts at ...
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet reviewMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:14PMOh sure, the world may be off creating underpowered, web-based tablets, but Lenovo's not giving up on those who still need an old-fashioned, fully-powered tablet PC (all 10.1 of you). Truth be told, powerful is exactly how we would describe the new X201 Tablet with its new Intel low voltage Core i7 CPU and 4GB of RAM. But beyond being one of the speedier 12-inch laptops out there, its capacitive ...
Who left the lights on?Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:42PMTUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Government officials everywhere are asking the taxpayer to tighten their belts, to cut back because budgets are in shambles. But when government asks its constituents to sacrifice, does it do the same?
Living off the gridMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:24AMLiving Off-Grid Devon O’Shea brings his alternative energy know-how home By Erin Crowell Around the age of 10, Devon O’Shea had a blueprint for an underground house.
Opinion: "Always On" should be turned offSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:05PMFiled under: Features , Opinion Companies that publish PC games are in the business to make profits. We know this. PC games are extensively pirated. We know this too. DRM set ups don't really slow down piracy but do discourage a number of regular consumers from purchasing games. Again, all of this is well known. Now we have a new situation that's brewing that will be bad for everyone; game ...