Never Say Never…

As I sat, watching my older sister, nurse my niece, it was then, that I thought this whole “breast feeding” thing was gross and who in their right mind would “DO THAT?!” Changing dirty diapers, being spit up on and … Read More

New iPad Breaks Sales Record

With the release of the new iPad this month, Apple enthusiasts endured the usual long lines just to be among the first ones to lay their hands on the latest Apple tablet. Following its release, everyone is curious to find … Read More

DIRECTV, Tribune and Customers Using Web and Twitter to Push for Resolution

I have DirecTV and view a few FOX shows on my local channel FOX40 in Sacramento – So, naturally I’m interested to see what is going on with the contract between Tribune and DirecTV.

Here are the sites I’ve found … Read More

12-Year Old Tom Schaar Lands First Ever 1080 on Skateboard

In the skateboard world – this is a big deal !

Tom Schaar teamed up with Red Bull to help him pull this feat off. They were able to build a custom roll-over feature, allowing him to drop in on … Read More

Bohemian Rhapsody and the ‘Brotherhood of men on the Planet Earth’

Robert Wilkinson, a Canadian, got arrested for intoxication and didn’t agree with the charges. After pleading his case, he decides to belt out his emotions… through the music of Queen.

Enter Bohemian Rhapsody…

Wilkinson actually sings pretty good, considering … Read More

‘Human Achievement Hour’ to coincide with Earth Hour

As millions of people sit in the dark during Earth Hour to call for action against climate change this weekend, a libertarian think tank wants you to fight the power by keeping the lights on.

The Competitive … Read More

Nissan and Habitat for Humanity Team Up For Viral Facebook App

Nissan and Habitat for Humanity are using social media to help people and entertain at the same time. Thanks to their new partnership, visitors to their site will be treated to an interactive video experience in which the user can give … Read More

Apple Finally Updates Safari

Apple is really fast when it comes to fixing things in their own backyard as Safari gets an update to repair a minor bug. It was just a couple weeks ago since the public release of the Safari v5.1.4 which … Read More

NFL over-time rules changed for regular season

NFL over-time rules changed for regular season (via AFP)

NFL owners voted Wednesday at the annual meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, to change regular-season over-time rules to match those already implemented for the playoffs. Under the modified sudden-death format, teams that receive the over-time kickoff and kick a field goal on their first possession will…

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Temple Run for Android proves that ‘free’ can be profitable

Temple Run for Android proves that 'free' can be profitable (via The Christian Science Monitor)

By Megan Riesz posted March 28, 2012 at 5:04 pm EDT Almost all successful video games share one thing in common: They pair in-depth game play with stunning graphics. Last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 combined player customization, varying scenarios, tight controls, and explosive visuals…

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Italian wine growers aim for Asian markets

Italian wine growers aim for Asian markets (via AFP)

Winding his way through the stands at one of the world’s biggest wine fairs, South Korean wine importer Soon-Choong Kim says Italy is on the right track in its bid to boost exports to Asia. “A lot of Korean people like to eat pasta and Italian ingredients,” Kim told AFP-TV as he stopped to congratulate…

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US man gets ‘most extensive’ face transplant ever

US man gets ‘most extensive’ face transplant ever (via AFP)

A US man who lost his lips, nose and teeth in a 1997 gun accident has received the most extensive face transplant to date, according to doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Richard Lee Norris, 37, had undergone several life-saving and reconstructive surgeries after the accident but…

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HP Labs Can Predict How Popular Your Tweets Will Be

Sounds a bit far fetched doesn’t it? Can any analytical tool really predict how many times your tweet will be looked at and even retweeted?

The team over at HP Labs has developed a formula that predicts the number of … Read More

The Lonesome Death of Trayvon Martin

The Trayvon Martin murder has touched people of all ethnic, socio-political, and religious backgrounds. Understandably so, since what has happened to this young 17 year old teenager is a tragic story.

Numerous tributes, marches, townhall meetings and statements have been … Read More

Ubi-Camera: Take Photos With Your Hands

Have you ever framed a photo with your hands? You know, make a rectangle with your hands in front of you as if they were a viewfinder…

Well many of us have and a team of researchers in Japan are … Read More

Pinerly: Analytics For Pinterest [First Look]

There’s no stopping Pinterest.

Big name brands, small and medium sized businesses and even individuals are all over the platform creating and sharing images and links.

Pinterest has become one of those sites that you simply can no ignore – … Read More

Hands on: iHangy™ with TouchPen

I usually keep my iPhone in my pocket and at times that can be a little problematic.  If I want to capture something quickly on my camera or if it’s cold out and I’m wearing multiple layers of clothing, having … Read More

Top Sites To Follow The 2012 London Olympics

The 2012 Olympics in London are right around the corner – teams are being formed, preliminary arrangements are being made, and the excitement is beginning to bubble up for us fans of the games.

INFOtainment News will definitely run another … Read More

Representative Bobby Rush Removed For Wearing Hoodie [video]

The Prohibition on Decor, clause 5 of rule 17, prohibits the wearing of hats in the chamber while the House is in session.

That was the ruling that was weighed on the Democrat representative from Illinois’ 1st District, Bobby Rush … Read More

LIVE with Eric @ my Kids Basketball game

Join me LIVE when I travel to Sacramento to watch both of my younger children play basketball on Saturday March 31.

That’s right join me here LIVE as I bring you my 7 year old daughter Zoe in her … Read More

Should I Send This Email? [infographic]

Anybody get to #InboxZero yet? I’m down to about 7000 messages (unread messages) in my inbox – I’ve got a while to go…

That being said, check out the great infographic/flowchart that walks through asking yourself that introspective question, should … Read More

Move an iTunes library from your Mac to an External hard drive

Have you maxed out your Macintosh HD’s Volume with your iTunes library?  Well I have a fix for you. Follow these simple steps below, and you’ll be on your way to freeing up space on your Macintosh HD’s Volume.

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The Hunger Games: Beanie Baby Style

With all the buzz and commotion lately about The Hunger Games, I couldn’t pass on this opportunity to post this reenactment featuring everyone’s favorite collectible – Beanie Babies.

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Protection Against Crime When Traveling

Everyone needs a break away from the familiar at times. Booking a getaway is undoubtedly one of the best ways to relax, spend time with loved ones, or simply try something new. While those who travel for business purposes may … Read More

Twitter Gets Small Business Friendly with Promoted Tweets

In an effort to get more small businesses engaged in social media, Twitter and American Express are launching marketing options for those small businesses to better engage with the people they want to reach.

In a post on the Twitter Advertising … Read More

Hackers threaten Youtube over Anonymous video takedown

Hackers threaten Youtube over Anonymous video takedown (via The Inquirer)

HACKERS CALLING THEMSELVES Anonymous have threatened Google’s video sharing web site Youtube with attack if it does not restore access to a closed-down account. Youtube has pulled down Anonymous videos before, but it has never raised this much ire. At issue is the web site’s blocking of an account…

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eBay bans sorbitol sales after Italian death

eBay bans sorbitol sales after Italian death (via AFP)

US online auction giant eBay on Monday banned global sales of sorbitol following the death of a 28-year-old Italian woman who consumed a phial of the sugar substitute as part of a food allergy test. “As a precaution, eBay has immediately cancelled all sales of sorbitol, which will remain banned pending…

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Hacker ‘command’ servers seized in US: Microsoft

Hacker ‘command’ servers seized in US: Microsoft (via AFP)

Microsoft on Monday said that cyber crime “command” servers in two US states were seized in an ongoing campaign to sever online crooks from infected computers used as virtual henchmen. A team headed by the software colossus capitalized on laws crafted to fight organized crime groups to obtain court…

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Tiger Woods ends long drought

Woods ends long drought (via AFP)

Tiger Woods snapped the longest winless drought of his career with a dominating five-shot victory over Graeme McDowell at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It marked the first PGA Tour victory for Woods in 30 months, ending a winless spell that coincided with the personal turmoil that followed a 2009…

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Huawei ‘banned’ from Australian broadband project

Huawei ‘banned’ from Australian broadband project (via AFP)

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has been blocked from tendering for equipment contracts with Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) due to security concerns, a report said Monday. The government refused to confirm the specifics of the Australian Financial Review (AFR) report. But a spokesman for…

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‘Titanic’ director dives to Pacific’s deepest point

‘Titanic’ director dives to Pacific’s deepest point (via AFP)

“Titanic” director James Cameron has safely returned to the ocean surface after a solo submarine dive to the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, expedition organizers said Monday. “Jim Cameron has surfaced! Congrats to him on his historic solo dive to the ocean’s deepest point,” said a Twitter message…

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France picks 29 swimmers for Olympics

France picks 29 swimmers for Olympics (via AFP)

France wound up its national swimming championships on Sunday, choosing 29 swimmers to represent the country at the London Olympics. Anthony Pannier and Damien Joly were the final qualifiers for the Games, after taking first and second place in the final of the 1,500m freestyle. Twenty-three-year-old…

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Saudi mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi mulls sending woman to Olympics (via AFP)

Saudi Arabia, where sports events for women are banned, is considering sending a female athlete for the first time ever to the Olympics this year, following criticism from abroad. The issue of women in sport remains extremely sensitive in the ultra-conservative Muslim state, where women are not even…

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Is There Racism In The Tech World? [infographic]

Interesting stats shown in the infographic below…

Created by: Online IT Degree

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Dimensions for Facebook Timeline for Pages [infographic]

You building your Facebook Timeline Page, either for yourself or for a client?

Well, here’s an extremely helpful infographic showing the precise dimensions for the page, depending on which tab your working in or what type of content you’re looking … Read More

The 3rd Generation iPad Review

I’ve been using the “new” iPad for about a week and it’s definitely a great device. There are some definite improvements, and some rather less than optimal changes to the 3rd Generation iPad.

Before I delve into what I … Read More

Trayvon Martin could have been my brother…

Trayvon Martin could have been my brother (via The Christian Science Monitor)

By Nakia Hill posted March 22, 2012 at 5:25 pm EDT Boston Trayvon Martin could have been one of my younger brothers. I think about their caramel and mocha skin tones, wardrobes full of hoodies, and frequent trips to the corner stores. One of them was once stopped by the police, frisked, and told he…

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‘Hunger Games’ vies for US box office record

‘Hunger Games’ vies for US box office record (via AFP)

Teen movie phenomenon “The Hunger Games” is vying to set a US box office record this weekend, after advance sales already put it in the top three, according to a major ticket seller Thursday. As a tsunami of fans headed to midnight screenings of the post-apocalyptic film, online retailer Fandango said…

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AMEX and Twitter: Your Wallet’s New Best Friends

American Express and Twitter may be the last pair of companies you’d expect to see partnering, but together they’ve created a program that can’t miss. The two giants have joined forces to save you money! Amex and Twitter Continue reading “AMEX and Twitter: Your Wallet’s New Best Friends” »

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How Beer Saved The World [infographic]

Now that I have everyone’s attention…

Check out this interesting infographic showing some interesting anecdotes about how we as a human civilization have utilized the goodness of beer to, shall I say save humanity???

You be the judge

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