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Google's blast from the past: Google has launched a new feature called "Custom Time" that lets you manipulate the headers on your email so it appears to have been sent in the past. The email will show up in the proper chronological order in your recipients inbox, and you can even have it marked as...; Tags: Google Inc., Virgin Galactic, E-mail, Online Communications, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-04-01
Flight profile (Virgin Galactic models SpaceShipTwo): Flight profile Virgin Galactic models SpaceShipTwoSpaceship TwoI think this is great. I am a big fan of Burt Rutan and all of his projects. I cannot wait until SpaceShip Two is complete. I am the academic coordinator for the Aircraft Manufacturing Technology program at a technical school...; Tags: SpaceShipTwo, Virgin Galactic; Discussion threads 2008-01-23
Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo; Plans open architecture spaceship: Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo; Plans open architecture spaceshipBeautifulThey are much better looking than the first ones. I hope that they accelerate space exploration and lunar landings. Unfortunately, the current goal is mostly space tourism, which is impractical. Maybe they'll raise enough money from it to fund the bigger picture, though.RE:...; Tags: space elevator, Virgin Galactic, architecture spaceship, SpaceShipTwo; Discussion threads 2008-01-23
Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo; Plans open architecture spaceship: Virgin Galactic on Wednesday unveiled designs for SpaceShipTwo and the WhiteKnightTwo, two vehicles that are designed to usher in private spaceflight. The technology behind the system will have an open architecture "like Linux," said officials. In an event at the American Museum at Natural History in New...; Tags: Event, Virgin Galactic, SpaceShipTwo, WhiteKnightTwo, Linux, Government, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Aerospace & Defense, UNIX, Operating Systems, Strategy, Open Source, Software, Manufacturing, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-23
Images: SpaceShipTwo--your ticket to space: Virgin Galactic prepares to take passengers to the edge of space. This is one flight you don't want to buckle your seat belt.; Tags: belt; Image galleries 2006-10-05

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Britain moves against illegal file sharing: CBC News out of Canada is reporting that British ISPs are making an aggressive move against illegal file sharing by implementing a program designed to discover copyright violators, who will be sent warning letters and may potentially have their internet connections disconnected. For more on the article,...; Tags: File-sharing, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Virgin Mobile Arc: Photo gallery:Virgin Mobile ArcVirgin Mobile is known for its entry-level phones with catchy names, and the Arc by UTStarcom is no different. The Arc sets itself apart from the rest of Virgin Mobile's lineup with a unique and very appealing curved design. Otherwise, it has a decidedly basic feature set,...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, ArC, Virgin Mobile, phone, Virgin Mobile Arc, camera; Product reviews 2008-07-22
MB Galactic Astrology (exe): MB Galactic Astrology is a wonderful and interactive astrological software that tells you about your Galactic sign personality traits depending on your date of birth. This is a sun centered system with a twelve fold plane. The galactic chart is generated by superimposing the natal chart on the larger galactic...; Tags: MysticBoard, MB Galactic Astrology, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-07-22
More iPhone 3G observations: More iPhone 3G observationsThanks for this tip......[i]"An app that toggles 3G, EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and even the cellular radio to conserver battery. Bonus points if they add a schedule feature to, for example, turn off all the radios while you sleep then turn them back on when you wake.[/i]I would...; Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G observation, 3G, Apple iPhone 3G, MMS, phone; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Psystar's Thermopylae won't end Apple's clone nightmare: Apple may win the battle, but they'll lose the war, eventually. Well, that was predictable, really. A small startup in Florida decides to go make Mac clones, and surprise, surprise, Apple starts legal proceedings and unleashes the might of...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Psystar, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Apple to Psystar: See you in court: Apple to Psystar: See you in courtPredictable......This was predictable everyone knew Apple was going to sue it was just a matter of when.I think Apple played this just right...If Psystar was just fly-by-night, why waste the time and energy? It would just risk bad press and make apple look heavy-handed....; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Litigation, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-07-15
Last.fm app debuts on iPhone and iPod touch (video): On the opening day of the App Store, a number of competing music streaming applications were available, including major brands AOL Radio and Virgin, along with a favorite of mine, Pandora. However, one notable admission on day one was the music social network and ad-supported streaming music service, Last.fm. That...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Video, Apple iPod Touch, Music, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Steve O\'Hear; Blog posts 2008-07-14
"Galactic" 3D Winter Mountains (exe): Stay cool while viewing this beautiful collection of photographs of cold snow covered mountain peaks. When a photo is displayed on your monitor, you can view a constant stream of gently falling animated snow. A small white clock will also be displayed in the upper right corner. Features include 169...; Tags: 3D, Animation, Photograph, DirectX, Galactic7 Software; Software downloads 2008-07-08
Space Copters (exe): Somewhere near Saturn you are in control of a supersonic machine and must defeat all of the enemy helicopters in outer space and reclaim the universe. There are never ending hordes of copters coming at you in this side scrolling exciting and challenging action game. Greater fire power obtainable by...; Tags: Helicopter, JokerCade, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-07-03
The many faces of algae: From biofuel to cooking oil and skin care products, algae is becoming the new go-to ingredient for a myriad of products. On a visit to Solazyme, a South San Francisco-based biotech company, CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi rides in a 100 percent algae-fueled car and samples surprisingly tasty algae cooking oil...; Tags: Biotechnology, News, kara tsuboi, solazyme, alge, bio fuels, gasoline, diesel, laboratory; Videos 2008-06-27
Eclipse 2008 release train arrives at Ganymede: Eclipse 2008 release train arrives at Ganymedecomparison to netbeans?I keep hearing really good things about netbeans... is there a comparison between the two?RE: Eclipse 2008 release train arrives at GanymedeEveryone know Ganymede was destroyed in the Inter Galactic wars. Leaving the Doctor as the lone survivor.Depends on your needsI jumped...; Tags: Java development tools, OPEN SOURCE, Eclipse, Ganymede, Eclipse 2008; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Airline Wi-Fi going mainstream: Bummer, being untethered was nice: Aircell's Gogo, an airline Wi-Fi service, is about to go mainstream this summer and the Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg gives it a good review. Why aren't I more enthusiastic? As Mossberg notes, people are about to become more productive on airplanes or lose their last refuge...; Tags: Airline, Aircell, Gogo, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-19
Kyocera K312P (MetroPCS): Photo gallery:Kyocera K312PIt's not often we get to review a Kyocera phone, and that's too bad considering Kyocera has a nice group of folks working there and the company has a history of making reliable handsets. But last week we got in a fresh batch of MetroPCS phones, including the...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, keypad button, Kyocera K312P, Kyocera Wireless Corp., MetroPCS, phone; Product reviews 2008-06-16
Continental's TSA Airport Security is decidedly Un-CLEAR: As some of you may know, my job as a systems architect for one of the world's largest systems integration firms requires that I do a large amount of travel. Typically, I'm away from home about four days out of the week. Naturally, this results in going through a lot...; Tags: Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-06-12
Galactic Justice (exe): Join the Galactic Council in the battle against the evil Boomdragons. Select from over 20 weapons and 50 orbs to create the ultimate vehicle to deliver justice. Travel to 5 distinct planets to earn badges of justice and take back the galaxy. Take the yoyo of justice and walk their...; Tags: Justice, PoisonAxe Games; Software downloads 2008-06-12