iTunes 10 Adds Social Networking to the Mix
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by rubber chicken in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Tech
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the release of iTunes 10, available today, which makes some big improvements and, more notably, adds a social networking component to the music software. Jobs described the new iTunes feature, Ping, as “Facebook and Twitter meet iTunes.” Ping, which users must opt in to use (as opposed to Facebook features [...]
iPhone Jailbreaking Now Legal
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Business, Lifestyle, News, Tech
Don’t you love it when the gov’t finally gets its head out of its ass and does something to make your life easier? Its a rarity but a beautiful thing when it happens. Well FCC, you’ve just made my day. Today, Monday, the FCC ruled that the practice of jailbreaking your iPhone and all other [...]
Possible Recall for iPhone 4
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by feistyfranny in Dis & Dat, Tech
Apple has announced a press conference on Friday addressing the issues with iPhone 4. Many believe this will be to announce a recall. The most complained about flaw is with the external antenna. When it is held a certain way it drops signal. This is of particular concern to left-handed users because of the way [...]
Potty Racers
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by rubber chicken in Comedy, Entertainment, Scoopage, Tech
Ever wonder what it’d be like to race a porta potty down a hill? Me neither. But now you can experience it virtually in a new online game. Potty Racers, which many describe as “addicting,” (don’t get me started on how disturbing that is) is a new online game wherein one rides on top of [...]
Another AT&T OOPS
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by feistyfranny in Business, Dis & Dat, Lifestyle, Tech
During the pre order process for iphone 4, customer account information such as names, addresses and phone numbers were exposed. AT&T says that vital information such as social security and credit card numbers were not exposed. Despite yet another AT&T security snafu, sales soared for the new iphone. Pre ordering at at Apple.com was so [...]
How Did Life Begin
Posted on 13. Jun, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Dis & Dat, News, Tech
There is an age old question regarding chickens and eggs (I won’t bore you by repeating it) which is very similar to the question of how life on Earth began. You see, life requires energy in the form of ATP in order to function…but what kicked off this process? “You need enzymes to make ATP, [...]
Old Rock Found…Nobody Seems to Care
Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Dis & Dat, News, Tech, Video
Don Wesson, a resident of Oregon, was driving along the road 11 years ago when he a rock (yes, a rock) caught his eye on the side of the road. So Don did what anybody in that situation would, and took the rock home with him. He kept it as a keepsake for over a [...]
Alabama Man Pitches Perfect Game
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Dis & Dat, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, Tech
Its a damn hard feat to pitch a perfect game…in fact, its one of baseball’s least seen phenomenons. Having only occurred 16 times since 1900 this quest is one that defeats many a pitcher. Well, at least when you actually pitch. An Alabama man was the first to pitch a perfect game on MLB 2K10 [...]
Oil Spill the Size of Puerto Rico
Posted on 02. May, 2010 by Chuck Rocker in Dis & Dat, Lifestyle, News, Tech
BP Chairman Lamar McKay defends the company’s safety record…as the spill created by his company off the coast of Louisiana grows to the size of Puerto Rico. Meanwhile the company is working hard to activate a a “blowout preventer”…umm, a little late for that one might think! McKay told ABC’s “This Week” that he can’t [...]
Time Names 100 Most Influential People of 2010
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by rubber chicken in Business, Comedy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Politics, Sports, Tech
I think it’s a little early in the year to make the call, but Time Magazine has come out with its “100 Most Influential People” list for 2010. All the biggest newsmakers made the list, along with some behind-the-scenes heroes. If honoring people doesn’t interest you, check out the more fun “100 Least Influential” list, [...]
