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At this time of year, most retail-store windows are brimming with gift ideas, Santa scenes, and/or brightly colored signs and posters announcing holiday sales and promotions. The creative team at Potthast Studios in Winter Haven, FL has opted to take a less commercial approach to decorating their windows for the busy holiday season. At the suggestion

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Celebrating the Christmas Story with Beautiful Life-Size Photo Prints

How a HS Dropout Became the Youngest Boss at Apple [Books] James Bach , a legend in the software-testing field, just published Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar , the tale of how he dropped out of school, became a self-taught games programmer, and scored a sweet gig at Apple—all before turning 21. The book’s main purpose, as illustrated by the excerpt James has kindly permitted us to publish, is to show how education is not about pieces of paper on the walls, but the knowledge you cram inside your own head. His book is a discussion of his mindframe as he embarked on a life of self-education, as he became what he calls a “buccaneer-scholar.” Here, in a riveting passage, he manages to swing a gig at the hottest company in the Valley, circa 1987: In May of 1987, nearing my twenty-first birthday, I was down to my last hundred dollars, and the only marketable skill I had was for [programming video games,] something I could no longer force myself to do

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How a HS Dropout Became the Youngest Boss at Apple [Books]

Apple’s Black Friday deals hit Australia site, same as it ever was (update: US and UK too) Apple Down Under[TM] has revealed its today-only holiday gift specials, and with most deals hovering between 5 and 10 percent off, it’s nothing out of the ordinary for Cupertino’s wares. Still, if you’re shopping for a new iMac this season, seems like the perfect opportunity to fill up your virtual shopping cart.

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Apple’s Black Friday deals hit Australia site, same as it ever was (update: US and UK too)

Apple’s Black Friday deals hit Australia site, same as it ever was Apple Down Under[TM] has revealed its today-only holiday gift specials, and with most deals hovering between 5 and 10 percent off, it’s nothing out of the ordinary for Cupertino’s wares. Still, if you’re shopping for a new iMac this season, seems like the perfect opportunity to fill up your virtual shopping cart. If history tells us anything , look for these deals to hit Apple’s US syndicate sometime around tomorrow

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Apple’s Black Friday deals hit Australia site, same as it ever was

Canon Pixma MX860 Printer 123InkCartridges.ca Canon Pixma MX860 ALL-IN-One Inkjet Printer On Sale at BestBuy (Sale Ends:11/26/2009).  While other stores still sell this printer for the regular price $249.99, BestBay is selling at $199.99 . Canon Pixma MX860 All-In-One Inkjet Printer can print, copy, scan andfax with the convenience of a compact wireless, this is a great deal! With the Canon Pixma MX860, you’ll be able to print wirelessly from any Wi-Fi enabled computer and from any room in your home.

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Canon Pixma MX860 Printer Now On Sale at BestBuy

Electric Rolls Royce Phantom Coming in 2010, Priced Just Around Half A Million Dollars [Automotive] While we don’t have the official price, we’re reading that the electric Rolls Royce Phantom will run just a bit higher than the current $380,000 gas-powered model. Let’s round that to about half a mil and daydream together.

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Electric Rolls Royce Phantom Coming in 2010, Priced Just Around Half A Million Dollars [Automotive]

Motion-Sensing Transtube 360 Shower Puts You On Display [Showers] The Transtube 360 isn’t as packed with features as the Aquapeutics shower, but it does have one thing that’s impressive: a motion-sensing door. The whole shower is like a glass go-go cage designed to make you feel like you’re washing yourself for other peoples’ enjoyment, but in a classy, design-centric sort of way.

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Motion-Sensing Transtube 360 Shower Puts You On Display [Showers]

Zepto Computers files for bankruptcy Zepto Computers may not have exactly made a huge name for itself during its relatively short existence, but it did stand out from the pack somewhat with some high-end , unusually understated gaming laptops (amongst other things ). That apparently wasn’t enough to keep the Danish company afloat in the tumultuous computer business, however, as it has now announced that it’s filed for bankruptcy after not being able to secure some much needed financing

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Zepto Computers files for bankruptcy

A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That’s Right For You [HDTV] If your holiday plans involve buying a new HDTV, HD Guru has put together a quick and dirty guide to help you avoid some of the pitfalls many consumers fall into. You will learn important lessons like: sizing your TV to optimize resolution , whether to choose LCD vs plasma vs LED and why you don’t need to spend money on a 240 Hz TV . So, make sure to check out the following link before you shop.

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A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That’s Right For You [HDTV]

A Cylon Mated with KITT, and Out Popped This MK 2 Circuit Watch [Watches] Worthy of a sultry Number Six, but priced at a more commonfolk level, the MK 2 Circuit watch from Storm of London is one of those rare gadgety watches that actually displays the time in a meaningful manner. There’s no chronograph, or really anything else other than time and date, but it’s got a slick look that can no doubt be read in the dark, in a black Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am, or in the blackness of deep space amongst the gods. A somewhat hefty $200 and this new release is yours.

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A Cylon Mated with KITT, and Out Popped This MK 2 Circuit Watch [Watches]

Meet the British Man with the “Bionic Bottom” [Cyborgs] What better way to, um, end the This Cyborg Life theme week than a post about a British guy with a bionic ass? Meet Ged Galvin, a 55-year-old chap from Barnsley, south Yorkshire, who is currently in possession of a very special remote control. A remote control that, when engaged, controls Galvin’s bowels and allows him to go to the bathroom with dignity

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Meet the British Man with the “Bionic Bottom” [Cyborgs]

Super Expensive, Incredibly Limited Edition Leica M7 Hermes Could See Monday Release [Cameras] If the rumors swirling this weekend are to be believed, the Leica M7 Hermes —a limited edition film camera with a run of only 100 units —will arrive on Monday for a lofty $14,000. Rumors surrounding the launch of this expensive little retro looker have been with us since about November 10, when the expertly named Leica Rumors site broke word that the company sharing their namesake was all but prepared to reveal a limited edition film camera. Two weeks before that, the M7 Hermes camera was showcased in Tokyo, looking gorgeous.

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Super Expensive, Incredibly Limited Edition Leica M7 Hermes Could See Monday Release [Cameras]

Qualcomm shows off Snapdragon-powered Lenovo smartbook for AT&T It may still have a few lingering problems with the “smartbook” name, but it looks like Qualcomm is pushing ahead with the still-nascent product category nonetheless, with CEO Paul Jacobs taking advantage of a recent investor get-together in New York to show off a new Lenovo-built smartbook that will apparently be offered by AT&T.

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Qualcomm shows off Snapdragon-powered Lenovo smartbook for AT&T

Windows Mobile Marketplace Adds Non-Mobile App Store [Windows Mobile] Microsoft added a few nice new features to its Windows Mobile Marketplace today, including enhanced security and a nice-looking store that can be accessed from your computer’s browser, much like Xbox Live. The security features are really more like anti-piracy measures, but that’s developer stuff—what about us consumers

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Psystar founders claim they cracked OS X, hackintosh scene is ‘all wrong’ Okay, so we’re reading this puff piece in the Miami New Times about would-be Mac cloner Psystar , and while we’re somewhat willing to dismiss author Tim Elfrink’s various mischaracterizations of the law and what Psystar is actually doing as just laziness and / or ignorance, there’s a quote here from Psystar founder Rudy Pedraza that simply leaps off the page: Rudy scoffs at the idea he borrowed from the Hackintosh scene. “The first thing you have to do is unlearn everything you’ve read online about how to make this work,” Rudy says, “because it’s all wrong.” Really?

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Psystar founders claim they cracked OS X, hackintosh scene is ‘all wrong’

Nvidia CEO Reveals Tablet, Declares His Love for Apple [Tablet] In an interview yesterday, Nvidia CEO revealed two things: First, their sleek tablet prototype, which looks just like my wet dream Apple Tablet concept : Simple, thin, and omfgIwantone. Then, he declared his enraptured love for all things Apple: [In my home we are] all Apple. Apple uses the best technology for their [computers]

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Nvidia CEO Reveals Tablet, Declares His Love for Apple [Tablet]

Remainders – Stuff We Didn’t Post (and Why) [Remainders] Insane Graphics Card Packs 2GB Memory and Six (Yes, Six) DisplayPort Ports…Volcano Prevention Efforts May Result in Volcano Eruption…Makeshift Bike Rack Attaches to Street Signs…PC Built Inside a Classy-as-Hell Leather and Wood Chest… Insane Graphics Card Packs 2GB Memory and Six (Yes, Six) DisplayPort Ports Rumor has it that AMD is set to announce a new, and 100% ridiculous, flagship card: The Radeon HD 5870 .

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Remainders – Stuff We Didn’t Post (and Why) [Remainders]

NVIDIA CEO shoots down talk of Intel-compatible x86 chip, says his home is ‘all Apple’ NVIDIA’s feud with Intel may be at an all-time high these days, but it looks like the company isn’t about to go as far as to produce its own Intel-compatible x86 chip, despite persistent rumors to the contrary. That word comes straight from NVIDIA’s always talkative CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, who flatly said “no” when asked if there was any truth to the rumors.

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NVIDIA CEO shoots down talk of Intel-compatible x86 chip, says his home is ‘all Apple’

ASUS delivers Eee PC T91MT to Amazon.com, completes world tour It was only two weeks ago when the ASUS T91MT — the first-ever Windows 7 convertible netbook — dropped by Amazon’s German site , and now the Eastern wind from Taiwan has finally reached US soil. Amazon.com buyers are offered pretty much the same configuration as their European counterpart: Intel Atom Z520, 8.9-inch multitouch swivel screen, 1GB RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium

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ASUS delivers Eee PC T91MT to Amazon.com, completes world tour

Well, it doesn’t have a Roomba that will check up on your vitals just yet, but it looks like iRobot is betting on healthcare robotics in a fairly big way, with it taking advantage of the recent TEDMED conference to announce that it’s forming a new business unit focused solely on the still burgeoning industry. That unit will be headed up by Tod Loofbourrow, who says that he believes the business “has the potential to make a significant difference in the field of healthcare,” and adds that he thinks “the long-term potential of robotics to extend independent living is profound.” While he’s just as light on specifics, iRobot CEO Colin Angle is no less ambitious about the company’s goals, saying that iRobot’s “healthcare mission is add a million years of independent living to our customers.” And in case you’re wondering, the image at right isn’t an iRobot robot, but it is all too real . [Via So, Where’s My Robot?

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iRobot creates new business unit for healthcare robotics