Archive for July, 2010
“Camcorder Redefined” — Sony Unveils World’s First Consumer Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder
July 15th, 2010 | Author: “Camcorder Redefined” — Sony Unveils World’s First Consumer Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder
LONDON–(Marketwire – 07/14/10) – 14.2 effective megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (19.5 times larger than conventional camcorder) for stunning HD movies with beautiful background defocus Accepts E-mount interchangeable lenses plus A-mount a DSLR lenses (via optional adaptor) High quality audio with Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone and external mic input 7.5cm (3 inch-type) Xtra …
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5 Big Questions About Google’s New App Inventor
5 Big Questions About Google’s New App Inventor
Google has announced the pending availability of App Inventor , a visual development software for the Android platform. Depending on your perspective, Android is the most or second most exciting mobile operating system on the market – and an easy and popular platform for everyday people to make apps is big, big news. What does it mean? Where will this go? There are five specific questions we’d …
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Mini-Apartments Catching on Among Renters
Mini-Apartments Catching on Among Renters
RISMEDIA, July 12, 2010—(MCT)—Timm Freeman’s Santa Monica apartment has 17-foot ceilings, granite countertops and collector guitars hanging on the wall. He’s got a built-in microwave, dishwasher and central air conditioning. All in 350 square feet. Freeman’s coffee table is also…
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‘Beach bums’ test tolerance of laid-back community
‘Beach bums’ test tolerance of laid-back community
“Beach bum” was once a phrase of endearment in laid-back Ocean Beach, Calif. No more. The community is struggling with growing homelessness and the emergence of a rougher subculture. There are even bumper stickers proclaiming: “Welcome To Ocean Beach. Please Don’t Feed Our Bums.”
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Mahut takes three-set win at Newport in 83 minutes
Mahut takes three-set win at Newport in 83 minutes
Nicolas Mahut had it a bit easier this time. Nicolas Mahut – John Isner – Newport – Wimbledon Championships – Tennis
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A history of GTA and how it helped shape Red Dead Redemption
A history of GTA and how it helped shape Red Dead Redemption
A comprehensive look at Rockstar Games’ enormously influential open-world video game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, and how elements from each of the GTA games ultimately helped shape what you experience in Rockstar’s latest effort, Red Dead Redemption.
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Marlin veteran returns to South Korea, reflects on his time and U.S. involvement there
Marlin veteran returns to South Korea, reflects on his time and U.S. involvement there
Korean War veteran Dwight Thomas recently returned from a tour of South Korea to view the progress in the country in the 60 years since the war began.
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And Now, An Appreciation Of The Bra [Funbag]
And Now, An Appreciation Of The Bra [Funbag]
# funbag Time for your Thursday edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew’s stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Today, we’re covering strange children, poop, dissecting things, hugging, undergarments and more. More »
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Tiger joins field in heaping praise on Aronimink
Tiger joins field in heaping praise on Aronimink
NEWTOWN SQUARE — It certainly didn’t take long for the platitudes to start rolling in now that most of the 120-player field at this week’s AT&T National have had a first-hand look at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Fashion for the ages
Fashion for the ages
Books offer timeless tips for everyone from new grads to the newly pregnant to the newly retired Books offer timeless tips for everyone from new grads to the newly pregnant to the newly retired.
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