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Submission + - StAX is the new Java Standard for processing XML

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Friday December 15, 2006 @12:26PM

An anonymous reader writes: In Part 1 — An introduction to StAX you can learn about how StAX has become the latest standard for processing XML in the Java language. This article is very popular and has recieved 305 diggs thus far. Part 2 of StAX'ing up XML, you can delve deeper into the event iterator-based API and explore its benefits to Java developers. In the final article of the 3 Part series, you'll see how to create custom event classes and use them to process XML with the event iterator-based API.

Submission + - Uppity Wii users need new wrist strap

Submitted by Powdered Milkman on Friday December 15, 2006 @12:26PM

Powdered Milkman writes: Contrary to reports yesterday that Nintendo was recalling 3.2 million wrist straps due to injury and property damage, Nintendo is actually only offering a free replacement. In a special statement issued by the company today, Nintendo says that "there is no problem with the existing wrist strap as long as the Wii Remote is used sensibly and properly in accordance with the guidelines provided by Nintendo. All parts of the wrist strap have passed product testing and quality control."

If you're the hyperactive kind and have already broken your wrist strap — or even if you are simply worried about it being too thin — you are advised to contact your nearest Nintendo Service Center, where you can replace it with a more sturdy (looking) wrist strap, free of charge upon request. You can also use the Wii Remote Wrist Strap Replacement Request Form provided on the Nintendo website, if you live in North America.

Journal Journal: Wii Wrist Wrap Wecall 6

Journal by robi2106 on Friday December 15, 2006 @12:25PM

Asside from my overzealous use of the letter W, frequent readers will remember my report two short journals ago about the WiiHaveAProblem web site. A site dedicated to overzealous gamers chuckign their Wiimote through $3000 LCD flat screen displays, laptop displays, walls, small furry pets, etc.

Submission + - Research centre seeks to legitimize ID

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Friday December 15, 2006 @12:20PM

An anonymous reader writes: Newscientist.com has an article about the Biologic Institute (an ID friendly research centre) hopes to produce scientific evidence for anti-darwinists in an attempt at credibility through what they call "lab science". They hope to both produce evidence of the "creators handwork" and discredit darwinism. Any papers produced, even if not published in peer-reviewed journals could have significant political influence

Submission + - Samsung x830

Submitted by

Paramount PR

on Friday December 15, 2006 @12:14PM

Paramount PR writes: "The new Samsung x830 is going to be the technology lover's ideal stocking stuffer this year. The triband GSM slide phone, with EDGE, features 1GB of embedded memory and is Bluetooth enabled. This sleek phone will keep you organized and in style by allowing you to check your email and take pictures with its 1.3 megapixel camera. The X830 also has an MP3 player and a WMA player to keep you occupied this season!"

Submission + - Tigers Pitching Ace Was Sidelined by Guitar Hero

Submitted by

theodp

on Friday December 15, 2006 @11:51AM

theodp writes: "Turns out that the three games of the American League Championship Series missed by Detroit Tigers' flame-throwing pitcher Joel Zumaya were due to a Guitar Hero video game injury. When the 22-year-old rookie went to the Tigers Training staff about inflammation in his wrist and forearm, they found his pain more consistent with a guitar player than a baseball pitcher. The team asked him to lay off the Guitar Hero, and Zumaya went on to pitch pain-free in the World Series."

Submission + - The 10 most dangerous play things of all time...

Submitted by

Ant

on Friday December 15, 2006 @11:47AM

Ant writes: "This Radar article lists the ten most dangerous play things/toys of all time, those treasured playthings that drew blood, chewed digits, took out eyes, and, in one case, actually irradiated. To keep things interesting, the editors excluded BB guns, slingshots, throwing stars, and anything else actually intended to inflict harm... Seen on Blue's News."

Submission + - Wii! Where'd my controller go?

Submitted by toxcspdrmn on Friday December 15, 2006 @11:25AM

toxcspdrmn writes: The BBC is reporting that Nintendo is replacing straps for its Wii console, following customer complaints that the straps are breaking during use, resulting in the Wiimote flying out of users' hands and through TVs and windows. New units will come with an "enhanced" strap.

Journal Journal: Ahh the sweet sweet taste of bacon 9

Journal by nizo on Friday December 15, 2006 @11:20AM

It is taking me something like ten minutes to chew and swallow each bite, but damn it tastes good. And throat scratchin' toast, ahhhhh. I am so sick of popsicles, jello, and broth. And they weren't kidding about drinking after this operation; it is so bad I am thinking I should just suck liquids through my nose with a straw (since the liquids come back up and out my nose anyway when I drink by mouth). Frozen stuff seems to go down best.

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