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Microsoft drops Xbox 360 price by $50, new 60GB model
July 13 2008 - Microsoft today announced the long anticipated price drop for its popular 20GB Xbox 360 console in both United States and Canada to $299, a price cut of $50. This price cut of Xbox 360 premium also brings it closer to the price of Nintendo Wii. Microsoft also announced an upgraded Xbox 360 with a 60GB hard drive which will go on sale in stores, starting early August. This 60GB Xbox 360 console will carry a price of $349 (U.S). This new model is similar to the 20GB model, albeit with a bigger 60GB hard drive.... [Read the full story]
Politics
New Yorker publishes controversial Obama cartoon
On the cover of their July 21st issue of The New Yorker Magazine, a highly controversial cartoon featuring Barack Obama dressed in foreign clothes, and his wife Michelle Obama dressed as a militant radical, both celebrating with their much publicized fist bump in the Oval Office, all in front of a portrait of Osama bin Ladan. If that is not enough, there is an American flag burning in the fireplace. This cartoon aparantly was supposed to be a “satirical lampoon of the caricature Senator Obama’s right wing critics... [Read the full story]
Hacking
Rapidshare Hack: Bypass RapidShare Download Limit
Rapidshare has been an excellent tool for sharing large files. Recently users have discovered ways of bypassing the download limits and skipping the waiting time. Here are a description of these methods. These are more advanced and may require additional software or hardware, but you should check them out when you are done with other easier methods: RapidShare Hack: NIC tricks and MAC cloning to bypass Rapidshare download limit Rapidshare traces the users IP address to limit each user to a certain amount of downloading per... [Read the full story]
Entertainment
The Cleveland Show Trailer
THE CLEVELAND SHOW is the story of what happens when FAMILY GUY’s Cleveland Brown (voiced by Mike Henry) moves to Stoolbend, VA, to make good on a promise to his high school sweetheart. THE CLEVELAND SHOW (working title) airs Sundays 9:30/8:30c this spring on FOX. [Read the full story] If you liked this article, click here to buy me a beer!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Cleveland Show Trailer", url: "http://www.askstudent.com/entertainment/the-cleveland-show-trailer/" }); Read More →
Funny
This is how people roll in India
Watch this video of this crazy guy driving down, actually lying down, texting (yes text messaging) and driving at the same time in New Delhi, India. Also, a bit into the video, you see some of the worst drivers ever. Is there no concept of lane change?? Most of you may have questions on how he has the throttle down. Could be a throttle lock or something. [Read the full story] If you liked this article, click here to buy me a beer!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "This is how people roll in India", url: "http://www.askstudent.com/funny/this-is-how-people-roll-in-india/"... [Read the full story]
Security
Download Norton AntiVirus. Free AntiVirus Download
Symantec, the world’s #1 Security Software company said in a recent Internet Security Threat Report that home users or “the everyday Internet user” made up the most highly targeted sector, accouting for nearly 93% of all computer virus and malware targets. Norton Security Scan will be included in the latest version of “Google Pack,” a free collection of essential software from Google and other companies which includes the latest antivirus, anti malware and anti spyware tools, which make it easy... [Read the full story]
Sports
Chad Johnson of Cincinnati Bengals is nuts
Here is an interview Chad Johnson aka Ocho Cinco of the Cincinnati Bengals. I am looking at a 4-12 season for the Bengals where another T.O drama is playing out If you liked this article, click here to buy me a beer!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chad Johnson of Cincinnati Bengals is nuts", url: "http://www.askstudent.com/sports/nfl/chad-johnson-of-cincinnati-bengals-is-nuts/" }); Read More →
TechTips
How to get around Internet Blocks
Have you ever been in a situation where you have access to a computer but due to excessive restrictions, access to Internet or Internet Explorer blocked? Here is a cool tip on how to get around Internet Blocks. We are going to get access to internet and get past Internet blocks using a hidden Internet Explorer in Windows calculator. How to get around Internet Blocks 1. Open the Calculator on your computer by pressing <Windows Key> + R. In the run prompt, press calc [Read the full story] If you liked this article,... [Read the full story]
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Update on FY 2009 H-1B Processing
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Love and Relationships
Valentine’s Day Proposal Gone Wrong
Valentines Day Proposal Goes Wrong Some poor guy plans an elaborate Valentine’s Day proposal in front of a live national TV audience and a Basketball stadium full of people.... [Read more]
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What to Bring to College
Based on my own experiences as a freshman in college, I would like to share with you my best advice about college and how to prepare for it. At this point, some of the information... [Read more]
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Career Opportunities & Jobs
Eight Things to do in College to be Successful in Your Career
Eight Things to do in college to be successful in your career 1. Take leadership roles. The best way to learn to lead is to do it. Generation Y has been rasied to be great team... [Read more]
