Archive for September, 2008

Pirates say they celebrated Muslim holiday on ship (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - Somali pirates said Tuesday they celebrated a Muslim holiday aboard a hijacked freighter and denied reports that three comrades were killed in a shootout on the vessel, which is being closely watched by a half-dozen U.S. warships.

US 'casino' mentality blamed for planet's meltdown (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - Astounded by the U.S. government's failure to resolve the financial crisis threatening the foundations of the global free market, fingers of blame are pointing at America from around the planet.

Iraq forces gain more control, but lose more lives (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - The number of Iraqi security forces killed in September rose by nearly a third to 159 compared with the same period last year, Associated Press figures showed Tuesday. U.S. troop deaths for the same period fell by nearly 40 percent to 25.

New Pakistan spy chief seen as tough on militants (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - Pakistan's army chief named a general considered a hawk in the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban to head the country's powerful spy agency, asserting his control at a time of U.S. concern that rogue operatives are aiding Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Gears of War 2 SE for Microsoft Zune 120

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Microsoft is coming out with a special edition Microsoft Zune120 with artwork of the upcoming Gears of War game. Pricing will be $280 and preorder now at Amazon.com or Walmart.

Upgrade Dell Mini 9 SSD to 32GB for $99

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Space is an issue with the Dell Mini 9. They only have 8GB and 16GB stock Dell Mini's. So if you want to add more space you have to look at third party sellers of SSD. MyDigitalDiscount offers a 32GB SSD drive for only a mere $99. ...

Africans wary on new US command for continent (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - A new command takes over all U.S. military operations in Africa Wednesday, a program that many on the continent fear has a hidden agenda skewed by the war on terror and a self-interested scramble for resources.

Nobel literature head: US too insular to compete (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - Bad news for American writers hoping for a Nobel Prize next week: the top member of the award jury believes the United States is too insular and ignorant to compete with Europe when it comes to great writing.

IAEA chief: Nuclear states set example for others (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AP - The chief U.N. atomic inspector suggested Tuesday that nuclear weapons states bore some blame for other countries seeking such arms, because they are modernizing arsenals rather than scrapping them.

Pandora Preorder

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

It's finally here the Pandora of course. It's a made from the ground up portable game system. The Pandora will have a good helping of retro games through emulation and even support 3d games. Also having wifi and bluetooth to keep you connected. This very might ...