Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Almost 400,000 members of Google’s social networking site, Orkut, were victimized by a new spam worm spreading around the site, said McAfee’s Avert Labs. “While the worm doesn’t appear to harm users’ PCs, it does impact their profile and spread from friend to friend,” said McAfee. “This virus will add the user to a community [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Here at Blast, we have a bunch of traditional, odd, and downright original holiday plans. We thought we’d share them with you. One of Blast’s great mid-year staff editions, Holly Jobbagy decided to combine video golf and teddy bears for her boyfriend. “He’s especially into golf, and since he can’t play this time of year, [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 2 Comments
The Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse is the most complicated consumer computer input device ever made. It’s also one of the best. It’s a mouse, designed for gaming, that Microsoft says was inspired by the Master Chief from Halo and the Mazda Senku Concept Car, among other futuristic muses. “Microsoft Hardware conducted research with hundreds of gamers [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – For those of us who live in New England, it’s time once again to get our vehicles ready for winter driving conditions. Whether the setting doles out heavy rain or white-out blizzards, preparing the car for changes in temperatures can help avoid possibly life-threatening situations. “Having all points checked by your mechanic is [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Look at me I’m an elf! Seems like an untrue statement for a woman who’s 5’10″ until you visit elfyourself.com and start the elfmorphosis. By uploading up to four photos, you can create a whole group of elves for your dancing pleasure. It is easy to upload photos with tools there to resize and rotate [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
The Favorites The Pogues “Fairytale of New York” Christmas Eve in a New York City drunk tank, a down on their luck dueting Irish couple (Pogues singer Shane McGowan and Kirsty McColl) trade insults and heartbreak before the holiday magic sets in. My all-time favorite. The Kinks “Father Christmas” Blending economic reality with dreams of [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Here are some tips from Americans for Fairness in Lending on credit during the holiday season. “With holiday gift-buying in full swing, college students are at even greater risk than usual of falling into traps set by credit card companies using predatory lending practices,” said Jim Campen, Executive Director. “Americans for Fairness in Lending is [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
(ARA) — It’s a pretty safe bet that at least someone on your holiday shopping list wants an electronic gift. And don’t be surprised if they’re asking for a smartphone; 2007 has been the year of the smartphone, with many new innovative options coming to the market. Sales of electronics will rise seven percent to [...]
Dec. 20, 2007 1 Comment
(ARA) — Parents looking to fill their children’s holiday wish lists have more on their minds this year than whether Johnny was naughty or Susie was nice. This year, parents are plagued by recalls of some of the season’s most-sought-after toys by big-name manufacturers. The recent recalls of Chinese-manufactured toys have given a whole new [...]
Dec. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
The war against piracy resurfaced in Puerto Rico with 26 arrests. Investigations led to the indictment and arrest of 26 individuals who allegedly violated Title 17, United States Code, Sections 506(a)(1) & (b); and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2319 (b)(1). In May, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, working with the U.S. [...]
Dec. 19, 2007 3 Comments
This Tuesday, after 932 days of searching, prosecutors closed investigations on the disappearance of American teenager Natalee Ann Holloway. They still believe three young men were involved in her death but cannot prove this due to their failed search for a body. Last month authorities in Aruba discovered online chat sessions between the three main [...]
Dec. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
I’m going to admit it, when I first laid on my eyes on the Wii-mote and its nunchuck attachment, one thing went through my mind; First person shooters are going to rock. I couldn’t wait to try out the new control scheme, that would surely provide more precise aiming, and more realistic combat movements. Then [...]
Dec. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
MTV Games announced Wednesday an agreement with famed film and television producer Jerry Bruckheimer to develop a new video game studio. Viacom, parent company of MTV and MTV Games, hopes to capitalize on the producer’s entertainment and drama successes and build Bruckheimer’s original style into modern interactive entertainment. “Video games represent a new and innovative [...]
Dec. 18, 2007 11 Comments
Britney Spears will have another baby in her life, and it will make her an auntie. Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney´s 16-year-old sister, is pregnant. The star of Nickelodeon´s Zoey 101 show confirmed the news to a celebrity magazine which hits stands Friday. “It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected,” she said. “I [...]
Dec. 18, 2007 Leave a Comment
Electronic Arts announced Tuesday that the Guns N’ Roses song Paradise City will top the stacked playlist in the upcoming Burnout Paradise for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. “The music propels the game into high speed action with forty major artists including Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden, Twisted Sister, Jimmy Eat World and N.E.R.D., [...]
Dec. 17, 2007 Leave a Comment
MTV Games and Harmonix announced Monday that Rock Band has shipped for the Playstation 2. The Rock Band Special Edition Bundle for the PS2 will be released for sale in U.S. retail stores on December 18. “Developed in collaboration with Pi Studios, Rock Band for the Playstation 2 system showcases many of the same challenging [...]
Dec. 17, 2007 Leave a Comment
Anti-heroes bringing their mix of action and betrayal to a game created specifically for mobile devices, Eidos New Media announced Monday. The mobile game was ported by Danish developer, Kiloo, with input from Io Interactive, the original development studio for the game. Kane and Lynch has hit major consoles with mixed reviews lauding its original [...]
Dec. 17, 2007 Leave a Comment
Play five on five online with 10 human players. Electronic Arts released the free downloadable feature called Online Team Play for NBA Live 08 that lets 10 people on 10 consoles anywhere in the world play with and against each other. The new feature is automatically available on Playstation 3 when connected online, EA said [...]
Dec. 17, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: We just started an environmental club at our high school. What issues and activities do you recommend we get involved with to make the most difference? — Kurt Perry, Cedar Park, TX Participating in an environmental club is an excellent way for high school students to learn about environmental issues while providing measurable [...]
