Archive for April 3rd, 2006

Another Sony Format Bites the Dust

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Lam1969 writes “Reuters is reporting that Universal Media Disc, Sony’s PSP-only movie format, is about to kick the bucket. While the discs’ novelty factor resulted in strong sales shortly after the PSP’s May 2005 launch, interest rapidly dropped and movie companies are no longer interested in producing titles. From the article: “Universal Studios Home Entertainment has completely stopped producing UMD movies, according to executives who asked not to be identified by name. Said one high-ranking exec: ‘It’s awful. Sales are near zilch. It’s another Sony bomb — like Blu-ray.”‘”

Amnesty Int’l Responds to Release of Gitmo Documents

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

The Pentagon today released 2,600 pages of documents pertaining to the Guantanamo detainees to the Associated Press. Amnesty International responds:

“Though we have not reviewed the 2,600 pages, it would be prudent to say that the Pentagon would not have released these documents if they were not innocuous or previously released in some form. Nevertheless, Amnesty International welcomes today’s actions, as even the seemingly minor details in these documents may help shed light on the secrecy surrounding the detainees’ cases. We do not believe the release of these documents indicates a fundamental shift by the Bush Administration towards transparency. Amnesty International continues to be very concerned about the detainees’ lack of due process which violates fundamental human rights law, to say nothing of our highest values as a nation.”

Sega scores Sports Interactive [PSP Xbox 360 PC]

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

UK-based Football Manager developer acquired by Sega Europe

Short Ends: Snakes on a Plane: The Children’s Book

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

· Richard Scarry and Noa the Boa Constrictor might have a pretty good lawsuit against the Snakes on a Plane folks.

ยท Susan Sarandon tells the Brazilians that our elections should be…

Near Death Agrees With Star Jones

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Star Jones returned to The View today (video available from ABCNews.com) with her new rack, and all we can say is, whatever those babies cost her (nearly her life, from what we understand), they sure…

Dolphins keep running back Morris

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

The Miami Dolphins re-signed running back Sammy Morris to a one-year contract Monday. Morris had been an unrestricted free agent.

Sirak: Augusta National’s growth spurt

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

With a new practice facility in mind, Augusta National GC is paying hefty prices to buy property beyond its borders.

Sesame Street Videos Spark Controversy (AP)

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

This photo supplied by Sesame Workshop and  Zero to Three, show the newly introduced stars of a new DVD series, 'Sesame Beginnings.' Baby Elmo, right foreground and his dad Louie, right background and also Baby Bird, left foreground, and his auntie Nani Bird perfromed in front of 50 babies and their caregivers at the Directors Guild of America in New York Thursday March 30, 2006. 'Sesame Beginnings,' designed to promote positive interactions for kids under 2 and their caregivers, hits shelves Tuesday,April 4, 2006. The project has drawn fire from some experts who note that the American Academy of Pediatrics advises against TV viewing for children under 2.  (AP Photo/Sesame Workshop-Zero to Three,Theo Wargo)AP - The creators of "Sesame Street" are releasing a new line of videos Tuesday targeted for children as young as six months, outraging some child-development experts who feel no form of TV or video is suitable for kids under 2.


Scientists Rebuild Bladder in 7 Patients

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

By JEFF DONN, Associated Press Writer: For the first time, scientists have rebuilt a complex human organ, the bladder, in seven young patients using live tissue grown in the lab _ a breakthrough that could hold exciting promise for someday regenerating ailing hearts and other organs. Only… [San Francisco Chronicle]

KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT 4/3: Ongoing “virtual time” coverage of live show

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Joey Styles and Jerry Lawler introduced the show. Styles said it was a holdover crowd from the sellout for WrestleMania in the same building the night before…

TalkCrunch: Battle of the Online Feed Readers

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Episode 4 of TalkCrunch is a follow up to Frank Gruber’s popular post last week comparing features and performance of nine of the best online RSS readers.
I invited on executives from four of my favorite readers: NewsGator, Attensa, Rojo and Feedlounge. We discuss features, who’s fastest, and whether Feedlounge can sustain its fee model (it […]

4/3 WWE Raw: Caldwell’s ongoing Alternate Perspective review

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Cena didn’t respond so Hunter and Edge egged him on. Cena feigned leaving then said he might be stupid, but he’s a fighter. He accepted the handicap match because half of the fans in the arena wanted to see him get his ass kicked anyways. He flipped the mic at Edge and Hunter then left.