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  • 10 Awesome Jobs for Women Over 40
    By on December 24, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    In a nationwide survey, midlife women were asked to define the most important elements of a great job. In addition to a good salary and benefits, a profession with a bright future, a high level of control and a flexible schedule were the choices.

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  • London takes over as Olympic host
    By on December 9, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London’s reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.

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  • Tebow driving force in dominant victory over FSU, 37-10
    By on December 1, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Tim Tebow has set records, won championships and has a closet full of awards. But what makes him truly unique is the relationship he’s cultivated with his fans.He gave them the customary heroic performance during the game: 221 yards passing and three touchdowns; 90 yards rushing and two more scores.

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  • Class Action Lawsuit Over Xbox Live Bannings
    By on November 27, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Boutique law firm AbingtonIP is “investigating” what it considers the “convenient” recent Xbox Live bannings. The firm posits that the “tens of thousands” of banned Xbox Live subscribers who used modded consoles deserve recompense due to the timing of the action.

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  • New York State Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks
    By on November 19, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    An anonymous reader writes “Gamers are used to confronting invading terrorists, nuclear attacks, and natural calamities—in virtual form. But those living in New York State could soon receive warnings about real emergencies through their favorite video console. State authorities are testing a plan that would see the Emergency Management Office issue alerts over online gaming networks in addition to regular channels.”

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  • Mercedes takes over Brawn F1 team
    By on November 16, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Mercedes buys and renames the Brawn F1 team in a deal that is likely to see Jenson Button partner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in 2010.

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  • Trapattoni mulls over Irish team
    By on November 14, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni delays finalising his team for Saturday’s World Cup play-off against France at Croke Park.

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  • MPAA Shuts Down Town’s Municipal WiFi Over 1 Download
    By on November 12, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    nam37 writes with this BoingBoing snippet “The MPAA has successfully shut down an entire town’s municipal WiFi because a single user was found to be downloading a copyrighted movie. Rather than being embarrassed by this gross example of collective punishment (a practice outlawed in the Geneva conventions) against Coshocton, OH, the MPAA’s spokeslizard took the opportunity to cry poor (even though the studios are bringing in record box-office and aftermarket (more…)

  • BioShock 2: Hands All Over It Preview
    By on November 11, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    Preview: BioShock 2: Hands All Over It. Read the game preview and find out if the game is worth waiting for.

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  • Disney Will Make Over Mickey — Why? To Make Us Like Him.
    By on November 8, 2009 | Comments Off  Comments

    For years, the Disney character was squeaky clean. His makeover will start with the release of a video game in which he can be cantankerous and cunning. But Mickey won’t be bland anymore, either. “I wanted him to be able to be naughty — when you’re playing as Mickey you can misbehave and even be a little selfish”…

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