Top 10 Greentech IPO Candidates
Recent greentech IPOs have had mixed and less than stellar results. Here are some wild prognostications of ten potential greentech IPOs coming in late 2010 through 2012. These companies have real products, serious revenue and the prospect of profits in high-growth markets.
Kara DioGuardi leaves Idol panel
Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest member of the judging panel on American Idol to quit this year.
BP well ‘poses no further risk’
The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.
WWE hopes for ‘Legendary’ entrance into indie film market
When it comes to low-key independent movies, professional wrestlers are hardly the first names on anyone’s go-to casting list. But World Wrestling …
Jolie takes Knox and Viv to visit Brad; Beckhams add to the family
Happy Saturday. For you Kara-its mourning her exit from American Idol, maybe these pics of Angelina Jolie with cute twins Knox and Vivienne will …
2010 fall TV calendar
Which returning shows have top priority on your DVR? And which new ones will you be trying out?
Kara DioGuardi won’t return to ‘American Idol’
With two judges already having left the Fox singing competition, the network announced late Friday that a third, Kara DioGuardi, would not return …
Kanye West: ‘I bled hard’ over Swift debacle
Hip-hop star Kanye West is still feeling the pain over his trophy grab from Taylor Swift last year and he’s expressing his pain all over Twi …
Judge Pirro roots for the undergo in court, on TV
When Jeanine Pirro was the District Attorney of Westchester, N.Y., her then five year-old son, Alex, came running to her with something important …
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86
Paul Conrad, the political cartoonist who won three Pulitzer Prizes and used his pencil to poke at politicians for more than 50 years, has died. …
Games, books to go <emdash/> anywhere, anytime
These days, entertainment consumers find themselves in a Minority Report world, constantly catered and marketed to by media giants striving to …
Ne-Yo on T.I.: ‘He makes a lot of poor decisions’
Ne-Yo says T.I. has had many chances and it’s time he gets his act together.
Bristol Palin tells Leno ‘Dancing’ choice was easy
Bristol Palin said she didn’t think twice before waltzing into “Dancing with the Stars,” though she’s barely danced in her life.
The Ink of War: Afghanistan Air Base’s Best Tattoos
Tattooing, an aggressive and intimidating mixture of endurance and art, is as old as warfare itself. But each generation, and each war, yields its own warrior body art. In Afghanistan, America’s longest war, troop tats have matured alongside the culture’s growing acceptance of ink.
In Defense of Google, Or Why Consumer Watchdog is Full of It
While there’s plenty of reasons to keep a critical eye focused on Google, Consumer Watchdog’s ad is a dishonest, factually inaccurate joke that shamefully got plenty of uncritical media attention. In the simplest terms possible, Consumer Watchdog is just wrong.
Take Heed, Tech Giants: Edison’s Failed Plot to Hijack Hollywood
Take heed, tech giants of today. Some of your companies or services aren’t much older than the Edison Trust Studios was when it collapsed. How much of your current business strategy is based on offering new and original products, and how much of it is based on laws, courts, and the fact that you got there first?
NASA Footage Sets Scene for Quantum Quest Movie
Footage from seven ongoing NASA space missions provide hyper-realistic scenery for the 3-D animated film, while the voices of multiple Captain Kirks and Darth Vaders play the parts of space explorers.
Censored! Craigslist Adult Services Blocked in U.S.
The “Adult Services” listing on Craiglist was removed late Friday on its U.S.-based sites and replaced with the word ‘censored.’ The change comes as the service faces growing pressure in the U.S. over sex services advertised on its classifieds network, as well as allegations that it abets in human sex trafficking.
Duke Nukem Forever Lives Again at PAX
The presumed-dead videogame makes a splash appearance at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.
‘Earth-like’ Exoplanet Could Have a Comet’s Tail
When the super-Earth COROT-7b was discovered in 2009, it was heralded as the rockiest, most truly Earth-like exoplanet yet. But a new study suggests it’s more like a comet.
Very Few Bones to Pick With Samsung’s Big, Beautiful Phone
Just say “no” to be being an iClone. Get a device with an open OS, lightning-fast data connectivity and a network that won’t drop calls every five minutes.
Hands-On With HDR Photos in the Next iPhone Update
A first look at iOS 4.1 Gold Master, the latest release of Apple’s mobile operating system due out next week. A developer sent me a copy and I have it installed on my iPhone 4. Major new features are the HDR photo mode and Game Center.
Smart Gear for the School Year
Don’t hit the books without getting the right gear. We’ve got all the kit you need from taking scrupulous notes, to working off campus, to being the most popular kid in your dorm.
Craigslist ends adult service ads
Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups.
Tropical storm Earl hits Canada
Tropical Storm Earl reaches Nova Scotia, on the eastern Canadian coast, with hundreds of thousands of people experiencing power cuts.
Rihanna goes on deck for filming of ‘Battleship’
Yes, this is a photo of pop princess Rihanna all decked out in military gear on the Hawaii set of her first film, Battleship.
‘Going the Distance’ doesn’t go far enough for its witty cast
With better writing, the premise could have made for an enjoyable romantic comedy.
Let us jog your TV memory about these returning series
Some ended in cliffhangers, so pick up where you left off as the new season begins.
Jay-Z, Eminem give Detroit something to remember
I you were sitting in the crowd of 42,000 Thursday night for the first of two shows by Eminem and Jay-Z (two more follow Sept. 13 and 14 at New …
George Clooney nails it as a taciturn killer in ‘The American’
Too bad the plot meanders in this cool character study.
Brooks & Dunn go out with a bang
Brooks & Dunn ended a 19-year run Thursday night with a Bridgestone Arena concert that benefited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. …
Appeals court sets hearing in Michael Jackson estate case
An appeals court has scheduled a hearing for lawyers for the father of Michael Jackson to argue that he deserves a role in decisions involving …
Critic’s Corner Holiday: ‘Camp Rock 2,’ ‘True Blood’
Brace yourself, parents. If history is any guide, you’ll see and hear a lot of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (Disney Channel, tonight, 8 ET/PT) …
Randee Heller brings ‘Mad Men’ secretary to comedic life
AMC’s Mad Men may be revered for its dark, moody tone. But when the story line shifts to secretary-from-hell Ida Blankenship, TV’s three-time …
From Washington to Mexico on 12.4 Gallons of Diesel
Craig Henderson achieved 119.1 mpg in a car he designed in 1984.
New on DVD: ‘Harry Brown,’ ‘Marmaduke’
Also newly released: ‘Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?’ and ‘The Best of Soul Train.’
Best Exploitation Flicks: ‘Machete’ and Its Over-the-Top Ancestors
From bad girls and zombies to circus freaks and killer cars, the shock-and-awful recipe for grindhouse movies’ tasty cinematic sausage never fails to satisfy. As Robert Rodriguez’s timely homage hits screens, we look back at several decades of surprisingly influential B movies.
Jargon Watch: Synthia, Teabonics, Flash Crash
Learn the nickname for the first synthetic organism and a derisive term for ungrammatical Tea Party signs.
Sept. 3, 1976: Viking 2 Lands on Mars
Viking 2, the second mission to Mars, lands on the planet and begins transmitting pictures and soil analyses.
‘Impossible’ Soccer Kick Leads to New Physics Equation
A group of French scientists have come up with a new physics equation to help explain how Brazilian soccer star Roberto Carlos scored his “impossible” kick in 1998.
Alt Text: Make a Nasty World Nice With Virtual Rewards
Using Foursquare to stamp out sexually transmitted diseases is just the beginning of a brave new war on bothersome reality. Just think of all the amazing problems we can solve with the proper mix of badges, exclusive offers and unbridled optimism.
Molecular Pantry: Ingredients From the Kitchen of the Future
See what your food could be composed of in the most future-forward kitchens.
Shopping Site ‘Thefind’ Finds Its Facebook Way, Carefully
The increasingly popular online shopping site Thefind has finally found a way to connect with Facebook, without being creepy. It’s not a technical breakthrough — plenty of sites now work with Facebook to let users log-in — but Thefind has been grappling with how to integrate with Facebook in a way that’s relevant and privacy-respectful.
Win Your Fantasy Football League
If it’s September, it’s football season — which also means it’s time for millions of fantasy football drafts around the world to commence. Maximize your in-season points while dealing with the setbacks that are bound to occur by following our guide.
Murdoch Reporters’ Phone Hacking Was Endemic, Victimized Hundreds
A phone-hacking scheme involving British royals and reporters working for one of Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid newspapers went far beyond what was previously disclosed and prosecuted. The British Prime Minister’s current media adviser is accused of having encouraged the hacking.
Hogan given leave to return to US
Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US.
Tanker aground off north Canada
A tanker carrying 9m litres of diesel fuel runs aground off the coast of northern Canada but no environmental damage is reported.
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
Hurricane Earl skirts eastern US
A weakened hurricane Earl skirts past North Carolina’s Outer Banks and continues up the US east coast as a “category one” storm.
US sees 54,000 jobs go in August
The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.
