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Getting one's bearings in the Georgia-Russia conflict

L.A. Times - World News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:35:00 GMT

The fighting in the Caucasus is Russia's biggest foray beyond its borders since the Soviet collapse. It is also the culmination of years of antagonism. The conflict in Georgia is Russia's largest military engagement outside its borders since the Read More......(read more)

Pardus 2008: A touch of refinement

Linux.com :: Features — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Bomb in northern Lebanese city kills 18

L.A. Times - World News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:31:00 GMT

A bomb ripped through a bus during morning rush hour today in a northern Lebanese city, killing 18 soldiers and civilians, security officials said, raising fears that an al-Qaida-inspired militant group is stepping up revenge attacks against the military Read More......(read more)

Pakistan says U.S. missile attack near Afghan border kills 9

L.A. Times - World News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:11:00 GMT

The strike in the tribal areas may have killed Islamic insurgents, Pakistani officials say. In what could herald an intensified U.S. campaign against Islamic insurgents in Pakistan's tribal areas, a suspected American missile attack killed at least Read More......(read more)

WTF: I’m Offended by ‘The Fatties’! [Opinions]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:07 GMT

By now, you’ve heard of the controversy surrounding the new film Tropic Thunder, opening today in theaters nationwide. And it’s true. It’s an offensive Read More......(read more)

New Poster and Photos for ‘The Brothers Bloom’ [First Look]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:52:52 GMT

If it has not yet become clear that I am excited about The Brothers Bloom, the sophomore effort from Brick director Rian Johnson, allow me to spell it Read More......(read more)

Jack Black Talks ‘Year One,’ Pipe Dream Project [Junket Report]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:41:53 GMT

At the Tropic Thunder press junket (you better believe I'm milking it!), Jack Black took a moment to talk about a few things that won't be inspiring Read More......(read more)

Gunmen kill 3 women foreign aid workers in Afghanistan

L.A. Times - World News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:40:00 GMT

The women were part of a convoy traveling toward Kabul. Among the slain is an American from Trinidad. KABUL, Afghanistan -- Gunmen riddled a humanitarian group's vehicle with bullets today, killing three foreign women aid workers including an American Read More......(read more)

Foreign Objects: Sukiyaki Western Django [Foreign Objects]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:29:35 GMT

Foreign Objects travels the world of international cinema each week to highlight films worth visiting. So renew your passport, get your shots, and brush Read More......(read more)

FSR’s Neil Miller Joins Tropic Thunder Debate at CNN [FSR in the MSM]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:28:12 GMT

While the Olympics has inspired our very own Executive Editor Neil Miller to do the first push-up he's done in twelve years, it only took a call from Read More......(read more)

Stubbs BBQ - Austin, TX

THE BLACK KEYS — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:24:12 GMT

[ September 28, 2008; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Show Info/Notes: All ages, with The Black Angels and Jessica Lea Mayfield Venue Name: Stubbs BBQ Venue Website: http://www.stubbsaustin.com/ Venue Address: 801 Red River Venue City: Austin Venue State: TX Tickets Go On Sale 8/16/08...(read more)

The Reject Report: Tropic Thunder Preview [Box Office]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:14:56 GMT

Welcome to another special early edition of the Reject Report! Don't you hate these early editions?! Well, I hate them, because once again I have to Read More......(read more)

A hands-on look at Vyatta Community Edition 4 networking software

Linux.com :: Features — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The 5 Coolest Classic Star Wars Animated Statues [Collector's Corner]

Film School Rejects — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Star Wars is going animated again this week with the release of The Clone Wars theatrical movie. This gives me the opportunity to take a look at one of Read More......(read more)

Storms in the clouds leave users up creek without a paddle

Ars Technica — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:31:00 GMT

A spate of failures of online services has brought the question of the cloud's reliability into sharp focus. As people depend ever more on cloud services Read More......(read more)

Russian convoy rolls through Gori, violating truce

L.A. Times - World News — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:57:00 GMT

Russian tanks and armored units rolled through this key Georgian city today hours after its leaders accepted a peace deal in which Moscow would pull its troops back to positions before hostilities between the country began over the disputed breakaway Read More......(read more)

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