Steve Jobs Dead: How The MacWorld Rumor Spread: Earlier this morning, the live feed of the MacWorld keynote was hacked, leading to the terse message 'STEVE JOBS JUST DIED' getting publicly displayed on the interent. This led to all sorts of confusion and suspensions and Twitter feeds being pulled down. Basically, an epic mess, apparently broughCONTEST: Win a Big Rob T-Shirt!: We were contacted by some folks who are developing a line of T-shirts for Big Rob, that gigantic dude who used to be the bodyguard for Britney Spears and is now the bodyguard for the Jonas Brothers. Apparently the guy has a catch phrase, and it is — you ready for this? — “Suuupp?!!Eos Wireless' Converge system streams audio all over your home: Considering that Eos Wireless is introducing its Converge wireless audio system at Macworld, it follows logic that the press release is geared towards Apple kit. So yeah, theres no question this stuff will stream jams from your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV or Mac to any room in the house, but you should aLOHAN AND RONSON NO LONGER AN ITEM: and hopefully it’s for good They eventually took the fight into the alley, where Lohan yelled at Ronson, “When I storm off, you are supposed to follow me!” By John Charles Reedburg Blah. Blah. Blah. There are some definite perks to being a celebrity on New Year’s Eve, mainlAudi TT: Audi TTMacworld 2009: The Last Keynote Liveblog [Apple]: This is it. Were liveblogging the last Apple Macworld keynote. Access the liveblog here now and win free pizza here with our pizza bingo. [Macworld 2009 coverage and Gizmodo Liveblogs]FOUND magazine: We collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids’ homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles - anything that gives a glimpse into someone else’s life. Anything goes… Click to the page. It was the first nice day of spring so I decidedOn the Street....French Cut, ParisFan Rant: Is Any Old-School Star Safe From Reality Television?: Perhaps all possibly iconic roles should come with a warning: If you get too popular, too much of a heartthrob or superstar, theres a good chance that the spotlight will fade and youll have to make your 'comeback' on a reality show. Oh, how the mighty can fall.Weve had everything from The Surreal Linew: good shape design: i’m always excited when i see an email from wayne pate in my inbox. this time it’s because he’s got some great new work launching next week and we get to see a little sneak peek. next week wayne will be adding beautiful new prints ($35) and heavy stock letterpress postcards ($6.50)Roku Netflix Box to Stream Amazon Video on Demand: Not much else to add but the Roku Netflix box will soon be able to stream 40,000 Amazon titles on demand, 'enabling Roku customers for the first time to watch new release movies titles instantly.' The movies cost as much as the do on Amazon and the box will simply connect to your online account andJohn and Emily Keep It Casual For Their First NYE: New couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are already getting pretty domestic, hitting the grocery store together on New Years Eve. Looks like they may have celebrated the holiday with a low-key dinner as they filled their cart with lots of goodies, though they didnt have as much fun in the aisles a
Flavor Fail: fail owned pwned pictures - Flavor Fail, fail, food, product, flavor, grandma, grossMadonna's crotch wants to sell you a purse: Heres Madonna in the latest Louis Vuitton ad, and what the decaying hell are these people smoking? I seriously doubt anyone is looking at this photo and thinking to themselves 'Oh, wow, a vag-cophagus. I suddenly need a new handag.' Unless Louis Vuitton is aggressively courting the elusive 'Gay PaleStylish Emergency Tent: Accordion reCover Shelter: Just because you need an emergency tent it doesn’t mean that you have to live in an unstylish one. Here’s the Accordion reCover Shelter, by designers Matthew Malone, Amanda Goldberg, Jennifer Metcalf and Grant Meacham: There’s nothing flimsy about the intricate folds of the reCoveiTunes May Drop Most Copy Protection, Vary Prices [ITunes Music Store]: The good news: CNET has sources saying the three largest music labels will allow Apple to offer music downloads free of copy-protection. And the bad news might not be that bad. In exchange for the DRM-free tracks, Apple will reportedly allow labels to push three tiers of pricing. Older songs from thSecrets of Past Elections Revealed! (1988): As we inch toward Inauguration Day, Linda Rodriguez will be looking back at U.S. elections from the not-too-distant past. Today’s topic is the 1988 battle between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis. The Year of the Handler There were more than a few candidates littering the field in 198Israeli strike near UN school kills at least 30: AP - An Israeli bombardment struck outside a U.N. school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge on Tuesday, the U.N. and Palestinian medics said, killing at least 30 people many of them children whose parents wailed in grief at a hospital filled with dead and wounded.I think it's called an Armstrong: Would you just look at this adorable thing I stumbled upon while walking the dogs. All it needs is a thick beard and Id take it home with me. by dooce in Daily Photo© Armstrong Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Originally published by Heather B. Armstrong for dooce.com as I think its called an ArmstAnother Celebrity Couple Splits: Looks like some people are really going to start this new year fresh! Actress Patricia Arquette has just filed from divorce from her actor hubby, Thomas Jane. If you recall, as we told you about last year, thats the same guy who was arrested last March and charged with a DUI. What a catch! PatriciaRome Eyes Russian Orthodox Church Vote: The Vatican may not have any influence over who leads Russias main religion, but it still cares about the looming decisionNEC develops speech interpretation software for cell phones: NEC today announced [JP] they developed automatic software for mobile phones automatically translates travel-related words and phrases from Japanese to English and English to Japanese and that seems to be more advanced than this solution.Alex & Chloe Wedding Rings For Revolve: Alex & Chloe Wedding Rings Exclusively For Revolve Clothing.  This summer when the gals at Refinery 29 rounded up 15 promise rings the prospect of getting engaged seemed much more fashionable. Now, Alex & CStolen Madoff statue returned with note attached (Reuters): Reuters - A statue stolen last month from Wall Street financier Bernard Madoffs Florida home has been returned undamaged, and with a note attached, to a country club where the accused swindler is a member, Palm Beach police said on Thursday.
Understanding Islam Through Virtual Worlds launch in NYC, Jan 29: My pals Rita King and Josh Fouts have just completed an ambitious public diplomacy report on using virtual worlds to create understanding between Islamic and western societies. The book itself is presented in Understanding-Comics-style graphic novel format. Theyre holding a public launch in New YorkVail Chairlift Accident Leaves Man Dangling Pantless: If you think people laugh at your skiing skills then think again. A man was a put into a precarious and undoubtedly embarrassing position while skiing with his child at Vail mountain last Friday. According to reports: the chairlifts fold-down seat was not in the correct lowered-down position - caLooks Like Al Franken Won the Minnesota Senate Race: I was reading this article on my Treo this morning at brunch, and I looked up at my friends and said, “Hey, looks like Al Franken’s gonna win the Minnesota Senate race!” and they were like “That thing is seriously still going on?” and then promptly returned to more impoApple Store page goes down, iWork '09 mention goes up: Yep, theres a Macworld keynote going on this morning -- as usual, the Apple Store just went down. Thats not all Apples web monkeys have been up to this morning, though: the companys Downloads page now lists 'iWork 09,' which doesnt quite exist yet. Well see what Philly Schills has to say about thatKATT WILLIAMS GETS PIMP SLAPPED: what did the hand say to the face — “slap!” Rumor has it that KATT WILLIAMS took a slap or two in Detroit on Saturday night. By John Charles Reedburg As much as I love Katt. I think he got what he deserved. Rumor has it that KATT WILLIAMS took a slap or two in Detroit on Saturday night. SBMW M3: BMW M3Roku Netflix Box Gets Amazon Video on Demand [Amazon]: Rokus Netflix box is currently a one-trick pony, but its getting Amazons Video on Demand later this year, meaning you can soon buy or rent and instantly stream movies and TV shows from Amazons service. Amazons Video on Demand library has about 40,000 titles and releases movies on the same day they hSo, Uh, Who’s the Team to Beat in the Big East?: Now that mighty North Carolina has fallen, the door is wide open from a team from the BEST CONFERENCE IN THE HISTORY OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONFERENCES to swoop in and collect that coveted “team to beat” honor. Pittsburgh: 14-0. A win over young Georgetown - a convincing one - on the roadThe Sad Sea Otter: Sea otters spend a lot of their time floating on their backs—they rest, groom and eat in this position, using their stomachs as a table to spread out the food they have gathered. Sea otters have one of the thickest fur coats in the animal kingdom. Cool shot by Colour, click to the photo’s paOn the Street....Left Bank, Parisikat teapot: i published an ikat guide with the help of my wintern des last month, and of course i keep finding new pieces i want to add to it. this gorgeous ikat teapot is available at sheherazade in nyc for $45 is is calling my name. it would really add some style to my morning cup [...]Discuss: The Geek Movies of 2009: 2009 has begun on a rather tense note for geekdom as Watchmen became further embroiled in legal soup. As Fox pushes for a delay, we must contemplate a rather thin year of geeky offerings .... which just shows how spoiled weve become. Watchmen and Wolverine alone would have made our year before the w
Celebrity Twitter Accounts Hacked (Bill O’Reilly, Britney Spears, Obama, More): My guess is this has nothing to do with the phishing attacks that started on Twitter a couple of days ago. But a few minutes ago the official Fox News Twitter account posted 'Breaking: Bill O Riley is gay' (referring to the host of the popular Fox show OReilly Factor), right after a legitimate messaJulia, Danny and the Kids Do the Same Old in New Mexico: Julia Roberts and Danny Moder spent another holiday season relaxing in New Mexico with their family spotted around town over the weekend. The low key a-lister spends most of her time out of the spotlight these days while they raise their youngest Henry as well as those growing twins Hazel and PhinneHook Hanger Fail: fail owned pwned pictures - Hook Hanger Fail, fail, toy, hook hanger, bear, design failCanine Treadmill: I don’t know whether to call this American ingenuity and laziness: behold the Canine Treadmill that lets the dog walk itself indoors. You can set the speed, distance, and incline to give your dog the right amount of exercise. Link | Previously on NeatoramaThe Evolution of the Inaugural Ball: On January 20th, a new president will take office in Washington, DC. There will be a big parade, a swearing-in ceremony, and boxes moving in and out of the White House. Then the balls begin at night. Inaugural balls were once the most elegant and sophisticated affairs in the nation, although they weChina confirms woman died of bird flu in Beijing (Reuters): Reuters - A 19-year-old woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing after coming into contact with poultry, health authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong said on Tuesday.Today Is The Day!!!!!: Our first book ever, Red Carpet Suicide: A Survival Guide On Keeping Up With The Hiltons, is out today. Finally!!!! If you havent done so yet, CLICK HERE to buy a copy right now. Its a fabulous read, which will have you laughing out loud. Plus, it also makes a great gift for that gossip-lover in [..Why Your Self-Handicapping Excuses Don't Work (And How to Fix Them) [Performance]: The New York Times takes a revealing look at self-handicapping excuses—like 'I barely slept the night before the test'—and why we create them, as well as the extremely unlikely chance that anyone else buys them. The short version of the research and studies cited is that we all do it, inAnalysis: How Hamas Wins by Losing: Having its bosses wiped out and fighters mowed down does no permanent damage to Hamas -- as one leader, now deceased, insisted six years agoDaily Crunch: Kitchenette Edition: I want my flying car - kitchens of the future Buying a new TV or using an old tube TV with a converter; which uses more energy? Cockroach + cockroach house = disgusting keychain holderMarc Jacobs Spring 2008 Lands On Gilt Groupe: Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 @ Gilt Groupe: Poppy Print Opera Coat Was $2,800 Now $598, Cowl Neck Dress Was $2,400 Now $498, Swan Print Dress Was $1,100 Now $298 Remember that Marc Jacobs show that started two hoUnderwater Forest Vs. Underwater Chainsaw: It may seem like a pipe dream for someone to come up with a viable solution to stop the endless logging in many parts of the world. Logging that is driven by people’s materialistic needs, usually the very same people who bemoan the loss of our rainforests and the effects of global warming. Yet one
Favre Has His Nose In Everyone Else’s Business: We’re all aware that Brett Favre has gotten involved in the Tony Romo situation this week.

Favre Has His Nose In Everyone Else’s Business

We’re all aware that Brett Favre has gotten involved in the Tony Romo situation this week.

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