31. Dec 2006
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Everyone is talking about the cell phone video taken by a witness at the execution of Saddam Hussein. This is the video. It is a link from LiveLeak.com. The video has proven hugely popular for obvious and morbid reasons, so I can’t guarantee that it will be accessible and play correctly due to bandwidth constraints at LiveLeak.
27. Dec 2006
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Amit Agarwal over at Digital Inspiration has a good article on why Blip.tv is better than YouTube for uploading and sharing videos on the web.
Amit reviews 10 areas where he says Blip.tv is better including:
Support for video formats
Limitations on Video File Size
Video Playback Options
Automatic Video Backup
Video Thumbnail Image
Video Download Options
Detailed Site Statistics
Viewer Comments
Video Descriptions
Video Quality
26. Dec 2006
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NYC.gov has made available the video and still camera feeds from 45 cameras installed at key traffic points in New York City on the Net.
Here is a description of from the site about what is available.
“There are 45 cameras installed in key traffic points around Manhattan accessible from either the map or the list below. 10 cameras provide both streaming video or still images (), 35 cameras provide only still images ().
Still images are produced from two different types of cameras. Close circuit television cameras update every one to three seconds and are capable of being repositioned. Wireless web cameras refresh every 15 to 30 seconds and do not change position.
Hold your mouse over an icon to see the exact location of the camera and click on an icon to see the images taken by the selected …
18. Dec 2006
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The trailer for Shreck The Third is now available online here at AOL Movies.
03. Dec 2006
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Newpunk has uploaded a 15 minute complilation of deleted scenes from Season Four of “Family Guy” at Daily Motion.
Family Guy - 40 Deleted Scenes Season 4Uploaded by Newpunk
02. Dec 2006
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Wal-Mart is testing the movie download waters by allowing those who purchase the “Superman Returns” DVD to also purchase the rights to download a copy of the movie to play on PC’s but not iPods. The additional cost of the digital download version ranges from $1.97 to $3.97, depending on the options that the customer selects.
It is not immediately apparent what the value-ad of this offer is to customers. If you buy the DVD and want to watch in on your computer, simply slip it in your DVD drive and watch it. What exactly is the value of having the same movie on your hard drive? Is it worth $3 and all the hassle of the download?
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