Monthly Archives: October 2011

Iraq can’t defend itself fully before 2020: general (Reuters)

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s defense chief has said his military will not be fully ready to defend Iraq from external threats until 2020 to 2024, according to a U.S. inspector’s report released on Sunday. Lieutenant General Babakir Zebari has repeatedly … Continue reading

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Geek deals: Lenovo IdeaPad Y460p notebook starts at $549

Mid-range laptops are a little tricky. So often these days we see bargain basement machines that are barely equipped to run the latest software, much less run it well. Then the offerings tend to jump up to higher end systems … Continue reading

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xpPhone 2 will put Windows 8 on a 4.3-inch screen

Trying to cram a desktop OS onto a smartphone has never made much sense. That hasn’t stopped the folks at In Technology Group from shoehorning Windows onto the original xpPhone. Apps designed for a desktop-sized monitor and keyboard + mouse … Continue reading

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Gamestop takes a stab at selling Android tablets

With Android tablets (at least those not called the Kindle Fire) hardly making a dent in the iPad’s sales, you wouldn’t think they would be a high priority for a video game retailer. Yet that isn’t stopping Gamestop from adding them … Continue reading

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Zombie Gameboy is better at eating brains than playing Tetris

What happens to portable video game systems when they die? Why, they become zombies, of course. One creative individual has shown us proof of this occurrence with his custom-made Zombie Gameboy figure. This brain-eating (or motherboard-eating?) undead portable is the … Continue reading

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Artist makes amazing animal sculptures out of old tires

Want a cool idea on how to recycle those old tires that are just lying around in the backyard or the vacant lot? If you have three months, lots of patience and talent, you might be able to do what … Continue reading

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Boo! Five of the best geeky Halloween pumpkins

Probably one of the geekiest holidays of all, Halloween brings many traditions with it. Eating enough candy until one bursts, designing just the right Dr. Who costume to impress friends and last but not least, making the best geeky pumpkin … Continue reading

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Drunk, naked driver smashes 12 cars in Moscow (AP)

MOSCOW – Russian police say a drunk and naked driver has wreaked havoc in central Moscow, damaging 12 cars before being caught by police. The city police said they started pursuing the man Sunday after he ignored a road sign … Continue reading

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‘Shrek’ spinoff ‘Puss in Boots’ tops box office (AP)

NEW YORK – The “Shrek” spinoff “Puss in Boots” landed on all fours, opening with an estimated $34 million to top the box office. The DreamWorks 3-D animated film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, proved the popular character voiced by Antonio … Continue reading

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Russian cargo ship launched to space station (AP)

MOSCOW – A Russian cargo ship was launched successfully to the International Space Station on Sunday, clearing the way for the next manned mission and easing concerns about the station’s future after a previous failed launch. The unmanned Progress M-13M … Continue reading

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