Archive for August, 2008

PS3 2.42 firmware update has been released by Sony and is available on the PlayStation Network.

PS3 2.42 firmware update improves the playback quality of some PlaySation 3 and PlayStation format software.

Here is the link to the PS3 firmware 2.42 update file to download to your PC and then transfer to the PS3: PS3 2.42 Firmware file.

PS3 2.40

More information on PS3 Firmware 2.42 update can be found on Sony’s official PlayStation blog.

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It’s official! Sony announced that PSP-3000 will go on sale worldwide from October 2008.

According to Sony, the main changes are:

  • The new LCD screen adopts an anti-reflection technology, which enables users to see the screen more clearly in well-lit places, even when used outdoors.
  • The built-in microphone will allow users to easily enjoy games that utilize a microphone, as well as Skype and other communication tools.
  • the video-out port is also expanded to output gameplay in interlace format, which will allow new PSP users to enjoy games on non-progressive TVs by using separately sold cables.

Sony PSP 3000

In addition to the basic “Piano Black” color, the new PSP will also come in “Pearl White” and “Mystic Silver”(*4) to meet variety of lifestyle and preference of all ages.

Source: PR Newswire (Sony press release)

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Jessica Simpson, the singer, actress and designer, is now the spokeswoman of Stampede Light Plus, a beer made by Dallas’s Stampede Brewing Co.

She will appear in ads in stores for the beer and is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer.

Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede’s president and CEO, said “Simpson is the now face of the brand.”

Jessica Simpson

In a statement, Simpson said that as an entrepreneur, she is “always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people.”

“Yes, I work out and take care of myself,” she added, “but I also like a cold beer once in a while.” Bottoms up!

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Ellen DeGeneres, 35 married longtime actress girlfriend Portia de Rossi, 50, at their Beverly Hills home in Los Angeles.

The ceremony was attended by 19 guests, including Ellen DeGeneres’ mom, Betty, and Portia de Rossi’s mother, Margaret Rogers, who had flown in from Australia.

Though no wedding date had been announced, the nuptials do not come as a surprise.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

After the California Supreme Court’s ruling in May in favor of same-sex marriages, Ellen DeGeneres announced that she and Portia de Rossi would wed after four years together.

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Walletex’s Wallet MP3 Player is the slimmest MP3 player in the world that fits into your wallet just like another credit card.

The Wallet MP3 Player, USB flash drive-based MP3 player, is made of double laminated unbreakable plastic.

Wallet MP3 Player has a built-in double sided USB connector that is also used as a headphone jack with a small adapter. The USB connector allows easy connect to your PC for uploading and exchanging of MP3 files while charging your battery.

Wallet MP3 Player

Available in sizes ranging form 128MB to 2GB, the Wallet MP3 Player can even be printed with custom graphics such as for marketing and promotional giveaways. No pricing information has been released yet.

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Meghan McCain, the daughter of John McCain, is a blogger. From her blog, Meghan McCain has been spending time following her dad on the political trail.

While John McCain has pointed his finger at Barack Obama, with the celeb ads, for being a celebrity similar to that of Britney Spears or Paris Hilton, his daughter Meghan McCain, has been out trying to become one.

Meghan McCain and ‘The Hills’ star Heidi Montag were spotted eating lunch together at the Ivy in Santa Monica this weekend.

Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain’s blog can be found here.

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Bernie Mac death has been confirmed by Chicago Sun Times. Columnist Stella Foster received calls early Saturday morning from a close friend of the Mac family, confirming the reports of Mac’s death.

Bernie Mac, the well known actor and comedian, Bernie Mac, died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning. Though the cause of death has not been confirmed, Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia.

Bernie Mac, 50, was known for movie star roles in Bad Santa, Ocean’s Eleven and Transformers as well as a long running TV show.

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac started performing comedy at the tender young age of 8 at a local church and later switched to comedy when he was 20 years old. His mother, Mary passed away from cancer when Bernie Mac was 16.

Rest in peace, Bernie Mac.

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Paris Hilton, one of the 2 celebrities who has been used in John McCain Celeb Ad attack on Barack Obama, has responds with her own video. The other celebrity mention in the ad is Britney Spears.

Earlier, Paris Hilton’s mother, Kathy Hilton, has expressed her anger over John McCain’s Celeb Ad.

Here is the Paris Hilton Video Reponse to John McCain:

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The Celeb Ad that John McCain used to attack Barack Obama:
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Curtis Sliwa

Curtis Sliwa, born on 26th Mar 1954 in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, is an anti-crime activist, founder of the Guardian Angels, and conservative radio talk show host.

Curtis Sliwa criticized John A. Junior Gotti’s father on his radio show and was shot three times.

He recovered and testified against John A. Junior Gotti who was accused of ordering the attacks on Curtis Sliwa.

Curtis Sliwa on the right

John A. Junior Gotti was tried twice for the 1992 attempted murder of talk show host Curtis Sliwa, but got off both times.

On the 5th Aug 2008, John A. Junior Gotti is again arrested on Racketeering and Murder Charges.

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John A. ‘Junior’ Gotti, 61, New York City mafia crime boss, was arrested at his home in Oyster Bay Cove.

According to John A. Gotti Junior’s attorney, the ‘mobster’ was arrested on charges for complicity in three murders and racketeering.

An FBI press conference is scheduled to take place later this morning in Tampa Bay.

John A. Junior Gotti

Gotti has been tried three times in the past for racketeering and conspiracy for an alleged plot to kidnap Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa but the trials ended in mistrials and hung juries.

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