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Computer graphics has come a long way. Can you tell the difference between a rendered shot or a real photograph?
Take the test: Fake or Foto

My next computer will probably have a Core 2 Duo.
Intel celebrated a major milestone this week, officially closing the books on the Pentium era with its launch of the Core 2 Duo, the company’s most important product to come out in 13 years.

According to Paul Otellini, president and cheif executive of Intel,
The Core 2 Duo […]

Via AutoBlog:
features include an AM/FM radio, CD/DVD player, embedded Sirius satellite radio with real-time traffic info, the aforementioned MyGiG 20GB HD, a USB jack, line-in jack, two audio outputs, Bluetooth hands-free calling and a 6.5-inch touchscreen with voice control. While Chrysler hasn’t revealed what it will cost, the fact it’s being offered in a $25,000 […]

An 11 year decline in youth violence has led the U.S. Department of Justice to proclaim, “the offending rates for 14-17 year olds reached the lowest levels ever recorded.” The lowest levels ever recorded. In other words, the Nintendo/PlayStation/XBox era has, in fact, produced the most non-violent kids ever.
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Gov. Granholm announced that Google plans to open a facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will be a sales and operations center for the company’s AdWords online advertising program and create 1,000 jobs over the next five years. Unfortunately, none of the jobs (at least posted on the Google site) are engineering jobs. […]

“The legend of the 10-minute Martini” I’ve tried a few martinis in my life time. They’ve run the gamut from Lemon Drops to Frank Sinatra’s favorite the “Burnt Martini”. When I ran across Bingo’s perfect assignment of investigating the “Legend” martini I was skeptical.

Wow! I just tried this w/ Boodles Gin and a spray […]

The Net neutrality bill took kind of a weird turn despite its defeat, when the public got to hear the mouthpiece for the telecom industry, Senator Ted Stevens. […] It seems like a miracle that he can even find the crapper.
Update: It appears Ted Stevens receives more money from the movie and music industry than […]

Lifehacker has done a nice round-up for the 4th of July.

How to cook on a grill
How to grill barbeque chicken
How to photograph fireworks
How to use fireworks safely
BOOM! How fireworks work

Using your money to better enjoy your life and reach your financial goals.
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