Jan 29 2009

The myth of width: When wide screens don’t work

The displays of the world are getting wider. For those of us who work, this is not progress. Sure, wide-screen computer screens look cool, but in the real world of working on laptops, a wide-screen display is an ergonomic step backwards.

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Jan 29 2009

The Best Intervention Episode Ever

From A&E’s Intervention comes this epic excerpt. It’s got everything: a messy bedroom, catfighting, and blurred nudity. Bonus for this awkward quote: “Hug me, Jaymee.”

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Jan 29 2009

Bush was a dress code stickler; Obama is more laid back

Pictures of a jacket-less Obama in the White House seemed to signal a more informal culture. Thus did an ironclad rule of the Bush administration — coat and tie in the Oval Office at all times — fall by the wayside. Bush was also inflexible on starting his meetings on time. He even locked Colin Powell out of a meeting for being a few minutes late.

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Jan 29 2009

The Top Cars of 2009

We test drive 2009’s most-anticipated autos. Find out how they handle.

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Jan 29 2009

Public wants NHL to knock out fighting

Poll shows majority of Canadians would like NHL to end punch-ups To Brian Burke, the debate over the future of fighting in the NHL is a question of integrity.So, suggesting abolishing fisticuffs as a way of broadening hockey’s appeal is a non-starter for the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager.

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Jan 29 2009

Star Wars the Talk Show, Hosted by Admiral Ackbar

It’s a trap!

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Jan 29 2009

A-Team Film Directed by Ridley Scott To Hit Cinemas In 2010

A long-awaited big-screen version of the cult 1980s television series The A-Team produced by Blade Runner director Sir Ridley Scott is reportedly set to hit cinemas next year.

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Jan 29 2009

Britney Spears Is Hot Again. Change I Can Believe In. (PICs)

These are some pictures of Britney Spears warming up for her new world tour, and it’s really a remarkable thing to see this mother of two look just about as good as she ever did. Quite possibly even better. 2009 is really looking up.

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Jan 29 2009

Apple Gets Sirius

Several unnamed sources are telling the satellite radio news site that the uSirius Starplayr program is being submitted to Apple over the weekend. The third-party application will then be just a head nod away from its official release through Apple’s App Store.

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Jan 29 2009

Debunking 5 Cold-Weather Car Myths

Cold out, eh? Feeling a little overwhelmed by the frigid weather? Tired of not being able to see out of the windshield, of sliding all over the road? PM’s winter guru Mike Allen, born and raised in Michigan’s snowy Thumb, answers cold-weather queries and debunks winter car myths.

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