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MTV to launch talent hunt for India's 'Hottest DJ'Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:55AMNew Delhi, Sep 3 : Continuing the trend of 'unique reality shows' by television channels to scout for the Best Commandos ('D 3 Commando Force) and Best Entertainers ('India's Got Talent' and 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'), MTV has announced launch of a National Talent Hunt show to Uncover India's 'Hottest DJ'.

Mariner says platform fire out, 'not a blowout'Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:34PMSource: Reuters * Mariner says fire out, crew transported ashore * Fire appears to have started in or near living quarters HOUSTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Mariner Energy Inc said Thursday afternoon that ...

Coast Guard: No oil sheen from Gulf explosionThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:41AMThe Coast Guard is backing off its earlier report that an oil sheen about a mile long was spreading following a platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico - Oil spill - Oil platform - Environment - Energy

Sony's head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screensWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:51AMThey may not have been the highlight of Sony's IFA 2010 press conference , but the company's new XNV head units deserve a place of their own, given they integrate full-blown TomTom GPS units and audio/video playback into their 7- and 6.1-inch WVGA touchscreens. Presently destined for Europe, the XNV-L77BT, XNV-770BT, XNV-L66BT and XNV-660BT will ship in November with TeleAtlas maps of 45 nations ...

Sony’s video-streaming SMP-N100 set-top box to take on Roku, Apple TV (Ben Patterson)Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:36PMBen Patterson - Set for release later this year, Sony’s upcoming TV set-top box will boast the same media-streaming features as its high-end HDTVs and Blu-ray players, but for a lot less money.

Advertisers keen to mine potential of Facebook PlacesMonday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:14AMFacebook Places has "massive" potential for marketing when it launches in the UK, according to industry opinion.

25 Sports Venues You Have To Visit Before You DieSaturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:08PMIt is interesting to see how far we've come. At one point we crammed ourselves onto the hillsides to watch games. Standing room only was really the only option. If you missed a play, there weren't any giant Television screens to show you what happened. Bathrooms consisted of a tree and foliage. Look how far we've come. Now we have so many toilets we don't what to do with them. We've got three ...

Plans for Titanic 3D experienceWednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:37PMPrepare to navigate the ghostly decks, paddle by the broken portholes and dive the darkened staterooms of the Titanic, no experience or special equipment required, though a laptop would surely help. Related Stories Man arrested on terrorism charge 100mph Northern Ireland footballer George McCartney faces driving ban PMS savers furious at £4.2m HQ renovations Police defend interface violence ...

Now it's Titanic in 3DWednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:15PMPrepare to navigate the ghostly decks, paddle by the broken portholes and dive the darkened staterooms of the Titanic, no experience or special equipment required, though a laptop would surely help.