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Goonies Sequel Not Happening?.. 8 Resources for Message Boards 2.0.. Top 10 Conversation Hacks.. Free Printable Maps..
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Goonies Sequel Not Happening?
 "Today it looks like another side of the Interflab are saying no way to The Goonies 2 story that appeared the other day. There we were led to believe that there was going to be another film, big budget, and probably with some of the original cast returning. It was from an inside source that was very reliable. Today we hear from Cinematical through the cool MoviesOnline who say that it's rubbish and that their inside sources say it's not all true – note their wording, not all true. They say it's getting confused with Treehouse Gang whose plot is more like a Goonies sequel than anything I've heard ever."
[via film stalker]
8 Resources for Message Boards 2.0
 "It’s always surprising when you visit sites oozing with new technological bells and whistles and wind up seeing a message board that looks like something from 1998! It’s like a virtual speed bump on your digital journey through the Web. Well, thanks to a few innovative upstarts and some crusty old-timers, message boards as we know them are undergoing an extreme social media makeover."
[via mashable]
Top 10 Conversation Hacks
 "A whole lot more than just words passes between people who are talking, so a few simple conversational skills can help you recognize what's really being said and help you lead the discussion your way. Learn how to read body language and facial expressions, de-code euphemisms, ask sensitive questions, criticize constructively, get what you want in negotiations, cut off chatterboxes, and and more with our top 10 conversation hacks."
[via lifehacker]
Free Printable Maps
 "Free printable blank world map images with no labelling. We have various colors and styles of blank printable maps of the world, so download your favorite. These printable blank world maps are free for non-commercial use."
[via printable maps]
Grand Theft Auto IV hitting PC on Nov. 18
 "So, who's very excited (or surprised) by confirmation that Rockstar's go-anywhere, shoot-anyone crime caper is coming to the PC? Well, the folks at Rockstar, obviously. "We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV," said Rockstar Games founder Sam Houser. "The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it."
[via joystiq]
What Do the Olympic Rings Symbolize?
 "The International Olympic Committee states that the Olympic Symbol reinforces the international component of the Olympic Movement as the meeting of athletes from around the world. According to the Olympic Charter, "The Olympic symbol expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games."
[via little science]
Ten Reasons Why the Clone Wars TV Series is Going to Rule
 "Of course you're nervous about the new Star Wars: Clone Wars movie, and the 100-episode Clone Wars TV series that will begin airing on Cartoon Network this fall. Maybe you feel a little burned by episodes I-III, or the idea of an animated series gives you burning visions of Jar Jar. But have no fear, young Padawans. We've carefully weighed all the evidence, watched all the clips, and studied the Clone Wars back story carefully by combing through the comic books and "expanded universe" novels."
[via io9]
WiFi software arrives on Linux desktops
 "WiFi Monitor has been available as a free utility for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and MacOS platforms for some time, and has been downloaded a half million times, claims Xirrus. The company refers to the software as a "desklet," a widget-like applet that provides quick access to information and functions. Developed under the gDesklets framework using the Python language, the utility is being made available under the GPL (General Public License). Users have access to complete source code of the application, says Xirrus."
[via desktop linux]
Firmware 2.0.1 breaks PwnageTool, could render iPhone 3G un-unlockable
 "As some of you already know, updating your iPhone to firmware 2.0.1 means that you've lost access to all your jailbroken apps. That's pretty much expected and should be rectified by the DevTeam soon enough. What's notable from an unlocking perspective, however, is that Apple's 2.0.1 release also updates the iPhone 3G baseband. This puts iPhone 3G owners in a bit of a quandary: update now via iTunes in desperate hopes of the stability and improved keyboard response we've been seeing but do so at the risk of not being able to unlock your iPhone 3G in the future (if and when the DevTeam gets around to releasing it for firmware 2.0)."
[via engadget]
20 Ways to Die in the Summer Olympics
 "On August 8th, the world will stop to glue their eyes on the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing. For this week’s edition of “20 Ways to Die”, we will explore the dangers surrounding the Olympic games. Some of these videos can cause mental trauma to any viewer, while others will shock, surprise, and leave you laughing from now until the games."
[via athlists]
Steve Jobs on MobileMe: the full e-mail
 " Ever since our report last night on an internal e-mail sent by Steve Jobs about the botched launch of MobileMe, we have received an outpouring of requests for the full text of the e-mail. Although we originally weren't comfortable publishing the entire thing, it is now slowly becoming available in its full form across the Internet."
[via ars technica]
Library of Over 500 Free Database Models
 "Databases are used in so many ways on so many websites. They are used for small tasks and large distributed networks scaled to handle millions of transactions per day. Sometimes we need a little help, a little push in the right direction in order to create a properly designed and normalized database. Thankfully, there are sites like DatabaseAnswers.org that provide help from "getting-started tutorials" to "database models."
[via web masters by design]
50 Online Applications and Sites to Consider
 "For those of you who are getting involved in social media a little bit at a time, consider this a list of things you might check out a little bit at a time to see what appeals, what fits into your workflow, and what you can dismiss as unnecessary for your needs."
[via chris brogan]
HOWTO: Ubuntu Install From USB - Works For Other Linux Too!
 "I needed to install Ubuntu again after my failed adventures with another distro, so I took the opportunity to work out an even easier way to do this. Essentially, the configuration files shouldn’t need to be edited at all as Syslinux now supports directories and the FAT32 file system - but they’re just boring technical details. All you need ot know is that there are fewer steps, and the process is easier to follow."
[via team tea bag]
NASA Scientist: Reports of Mars Life Finding Are 'Bogus'
 "The issue bubbled up when it was reported Friday that some interesting results from Phoenix's wet chemistry laboratory, part of the Microscopy, Electrochemistry and Conductivity Analyzer (MECA) suite of instruments, were mentioned in a White House briefing. Not so, says Phoenix principal investigator Peter Smith, of the University of Arizona, who denied that any details of the MECA findings had been shared and called the reports "bogus and damaging information."
[via space]
Sony Ericsson’s C902 is the new James Bond phone
 "We’ve seen the Sony Ericsson K800i Cyber-shot phone in Casino Royale back in 2006. We’ve also seen both the P900 and the T68i featured in the Die Another Day sometime in 2002. Now in 2008, Sony Ericsson has once again sealed a deal with MGM, producer of the latest James Bond movie Quantum of Solace to have one of its latest mobile phone featured in the movie. This time, it will be Sony Ericsson’s recently announced C902 camera phone. "
[via gadget tell]
Transformers Sequel Spoilers Revealed by Comic Book
 "What, exactly, is director Michael Bay’s plan for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen? A few spoilers have already been leaked regarding the 2009 blockbuster, but an upcoming comic book may be the best look yet into next summer's release. Hardcore fans can look forward to a five-part prequel miniseries entitled “Transformers: Destiny” that will to bridge the gap between the 2007 film and its upcoming sequel. Writer Chris Mowry recently talked to MTV News about the project."
[via reel movie news]
Morgan Freeman Injured in Car Crash
 "Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was hospitalized in serious condition Monday after the car he was driving left a rural road in the Mississippi Delta and flipped several times.Freeman, 71, was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., about 90 miles north of the accident in rural Tallahatchie County. Hospital spokeswoman Kathy Stringer said Freeman was in serious condition but declined to discuss his injuries.Clay McFerrin, editor of Sun Sentinel in Charleston, said he arrived at the accident scene on Mississippi Highway 32 soon after it happened about 5 miles west of Charleston, not far from where Freeman owns a home with his wife. The accident occurred shortly before midnight Sunday."
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