Scene for scene, "Serenity" is more engaging and certainly better written and acted than any of Mr. Lucas's recent screen entertainments. Mr. Whedon isn't aiming to conquer the pop-culture universe with a branded mythology; he just wants us to hitch a ride to a galaxy far, far away and have a good time. The journey is the message, not him.
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Maps.huge.info lets you view zip code ranges projected on a Google Map.
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The Federal Communications Commission thinks you have the right to use software on your computer only if the FBI approves.
No, really. In an obscure "policy" document released around 9 p.m. ET last Friday, the FCC announced this remarkable decision.
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Newpodcast for Chicago Sports Fans. Root for Da Bears or Cubbies become a podcaster. Auditions are now open for the White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks podcasts. No broadcasting experience is necessary.
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During an interview this weekend promoting Elizabethtown, Kirsten Dunst confirmed rumors to Zap2it that Thomas Haden Church will play Sandman and Topher Grace is Venom in director Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3, opening in theaters on May 4, 2007.
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I was surprised to see the Warning coming back from commercial, but I was in shock for what happened. This would have never aired on Network. Strong story. I hate having to wait until Jan. for the next episode!
I would have thought the Prez would have tried to taken more authority, she should be the commander-in-chief but they've never established that hierarchy in government on BSG
Pretty much everything you need to know about hacking the Linksys WRT-54G.
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Chicago Nerd Dinner - Downtown Edition - September 27th: "Chicago Nerd Dinner - Downtown Edition - September 27th"
"The police decided that wearing a rain jacket, carrying a rucksack with a laptop inside, looking down at the steps while going into a tube station and checking your phone for messages just ticked too many boxes on their checklist and makes you a terrorist suspect."
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Here's another neat example of what you can do with Google Maps. You can choose any year and see past hurricanes or you can choose 2005 and Rita and track her as she bears down on Houston and the Texas Gulf coast. Head to high ground Houston and Galveston.
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