So I usually do my Podcast in the afternoon for Wednesday consumption. I put on my voice, fired up the news aggregator and Podcast away. When I get everything done, post the podcast and send the messages, I usually walk away from my computer and not look at the news. That way if something comes after the fact, I don't go - DOH!.

In the world of gadgets smaller usually translates to cooler. While the new rnage of netbooks on the market have had some success in this paradigm I have not yet seen much to get me excited by them. They are not small enough to be radically easier to carry, and they are not large enough to be convenient to use for most purposes. The ultra-thin laptops are generally the better compromise position.

Which 12 destinations should you seek out in the months ahead? Here's a list of value picks that'll wow you, cities that are sprucing up for big events, smart alternatives to overrun spots nearby, and

The land around Albuquerque is home to almost 20 pre-Colonial settlements, making the city a perfect starting point and gateway for exploring Native American heritage.

Part of a trio of adjacent parks that includes Kings Canyon and Yosemite, Sequoia is a force in its own right as home to Mt. Whitney, great hiking trails, and stunning scenery

Low season in U.S. National Parks means majestic landscapes with snow-capped mountains, forests, and lakes. But you don't need to wait until Valentine's Day to indulge in a romantic getaway to a rusti

The 24hr Podcast is only 4 short days away. I kick off the event at 6am HST / 8am PST / 11am EST and go for 24 hours straight. We will be talking with some very cool people during the event.

This event will be streamed live on Ustream and everyone patched in via Talkshoe. I hope that you will join me. If you are guest on the 24hr Podcast an you have a time conflict email me immediately and we will get you scheduled in a new slot.

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As expected we had a nice increase in listeners of last nights show, as people are rushing in to find out the clues on how to enter the big Giveaway.. The show on Friday will offer three more chances to win.

Products on Steam are now priced using local currency in the United Kingdom (Pounds Sterling), and Europe (Euros). All other countries remain in United States Dollars.

Weekly mortgage applications in the United States rose in the week ending Dec. 12, according to data released from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Wednesday, which reported a 2.9% week-over-week increase in applications.

Investments in commercial real estate in the U.S. have all but stalled as bank lending for commercial real estate has dried up, according to the National Association of Realtors ( NAR ). "Althoug

After weeks of teasing "a next Metal Gear" , series publisher Konami has officially announced that the popular stealth-action franchise is coming to the iPhone.

Updates to Sacred 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:

• New area with 24 aboveground sectors and about 6 additional underground sectors