West Memphis Three Set Free

The West Memphis Three have been released. Their support group, via Twitter, "Everyone's screaming in joy! It's done. 18 years too long... The convictions have been tossed out."

West Memphis Three set free

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Media Decoder: 'Tough Enough' Wrestling Is Set to Return on USA

Wrestling is taking over another hour of cable television. World Wrestling Entertainment will announce Monday that it is resurrecting “WWE Tough Enough,” a competition to cast a new member of the organization’s roster. The program was retired by MTV in 2003, but the USA network is bringing it back and pairing it with the hit franchise “Monday Night Raw.”

Media Decoder: 'Tough Enough' Wrestling Is Set to Return on USA

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=82ce4a8a094f4838aab4c1e6fae56d29

EBay’s Paypal to Set Up Global E-Commerce Hub in China

EBay Inc.’s PayPal business will set up an international e-commerce hub in Chongqing, China, as the company aims to boost exports from the nation by helping merchants conduct faster cross-border trade.

EBay’s Paypal to Set Up Global E-Commerce Hub in China

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-12-28/ebay-s-paypal-to-set-up-global-e-commerce-hub-in-china.html

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags from hand-built bicycle makers

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags from hand-built bicycle makers

Sean Bonner at 9:48 AM Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 

Sean Bonner has been involved with blogs and hackerspaces and art galleries and record labels of the punk rock variety. Now he's on Twitter.

Earlier this year I ordered a new bike from Freeman Transport - I really dug their style, and figured the compact-ability would match my travel-dense lifestyle better than a one-piece frame—without having to resort to a folding bike. My frame is still being custom built (I'll write about it here when it's delivered!), but since ordering it, I've been in touch with the guys at Freeman Transport and am increasingly impressed with the classic, understated style in everything they produce.

Today I was pleasantly surprised when the mailman delivered a holiday gift from them: their recently back-in-stock pouch set. Now, admittedly, I may be biased because I didn't have to throw down any cash for these. But holy crap they are so much nicer than the photos on their website suggest. And those photos really make them really look nice.

The waxed canvas outside and hickory lining makes each bag feel sturdy enough to carry anything you can fit inside. At the same time, they're gentle enough to protect electronics and things you might worry about scratching or getting banged around. The largest size bag is *just* a little too small to fit my 13" MacBook Air (bummer), but would probably be perfect for the 11" model (or one of the older 12" PowerBooks if you happen to still rock one of those) or any number of other smaller notebooks. The smallest size is certainly big enough to hold a small digicam. For an organizational freak like me, these are total crack. They are definitely going into my main travel bag setup right away. And if you see me in person anytime in the next few weeks let me apologize right now for however much of your time I waste talking about how cool these are.

More photos follow.

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags from hand-built bicycle makers

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Ebay’s Paypal to Set Up International Hub in Chongqing, China

EBay Inc.’s PayPal business said it agreed with the municipal government in Chongqing, China, to set up an international e-commerce hub to help Chinese merchants conduct faster cross-border trade.

Ebay’s Paypal to Set Up International Hub in Chongqing, China

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-12-28/ebay-s-paypal-to-set-up-international-hub-in-chongqing-china.html

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags for cyclists

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags for cyclists

Sean Bonner at 9:48 AM Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 

Sean Bonner has been involved with blogs and hackerspaces and art galleries and record labels of the punk rock variety. Now he's on Twitter.

Earlier this year I ordered a new bike from Freeman Transport - I really dug their style, and figured the compact-ability would match my travel-dense lifestyle better than a one-piece frame—without having to resort to a folding bike. My frame is still being custom built (I'll write about it here when it's delivered!), but since ordering it, I've been in touch with the guys at Freeman Transport and am increasingly impressed with the classic, understated style in everything they produce.

Today I was pleasantly surprised when the mailman delivered a holiday gift from them: their recently back-in-stock pouch set. Now, admittedly, I may be biased because I didn't have to throw down any cash for these. But holy crap they are so much nicer than the photos on their website suggest. And those photos really make them really look nice.

The waxed canvas outside and hickory lining makes each bag feel sturdy enough to carry anything you can fit inside. At the same time, they're gentle enough to protect electronics and things you might worry about scratching or getting banged around. The largest size bag is *just* a little too small to fit my 13" MacBook Air (bummer), but would probably be perfect for the 11" model (or one of the older 12" PowerBooks if you happen to still rock one of those) or any number of other smaller notebooks. The smallest size is certainly big enough to hold a small digicam. For an organizational freak like me, these are total crack. They are definitely going into my main travel bag setup right away. And if you see me in person anytime in the next few weeks let me apologize right now for however much of your time I waste talking about how cool these are.

More photos follow.

Freeman Transport Pouch Set: spiffy bags for cyclists

Backlink: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/sSkdTbvW5zg/freeman-transport-po.html

Treasury Auctions Set for This Week

The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week includes Monday’s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday.

Treasury Auctions Set for This Week

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F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Traffic

The F.C.C. will vote Tuesday on rules that create two classes of Internet access, one from fixed-line providers and the other wireless.

F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Traffic

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F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Access

The F.C.C. will vote Tuesday on rules that create two classes of Internet access, one from fixed-line providers and the other wireless.

F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Access

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=9f8187c5d467aa4840302b7e913490d6

Europe Set to Extend Rescue Fund

In an effort to calm fears of spreading financial instability, European Union leaders agreed Thursday to create a permanent support fund for the euro after 2013.

Europe Set to Extend Rescue Fund

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Europe Set To Create Crisis Fund

In an effort to calm fears of spreading financial instability, European Union leaders agreed Thursday to create a permanent support fund for the euro after 2013.

Europe Set To Create Crisis Fund

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Europe Set To Extend Rescue Fund

In an effort to calm fears of spreading financial instability, European Union leaders agreed Thursday to create a permanent support fund for the euro after 2013.

Europe Set To Extend Rescue Fund

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House Set to Follow Senate in Approving Tax Deal

The $858 billion tax plan was the first concrete product of a new era of divided government and acid compromise.

House Set to Follow Senate in Approving Tax Deal

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Hint Mints James Jean gift pack set

The work of James Jean, one of my favorite artists, is featured on a new gift pack set of Hint Mints. The 6 tin set costs about $20.

• Artist James Jean for Prada
• James Jean's sketchbooks
• James Jean: limited edition print
• The art of James Jean
• AIDES safe sex posters
• Prada animation by James Jean and CocoRosie

Hint Mints James Jean gift pack set

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CIA's honeypot Wikileaks mirror readily reveals it was set up by CIA

Looks like the CIA created a "honeypot" wikileaks mirror at wikileaks.psytek.net, presumably to see who is downloading the leaks—but they screwed up the anonymization. A quick Google reveals who's behind psytek.net. Wonder what other mirrors they set up, but with better cloaking? Here's a related Reddit thread. (via Len Sassaman)

CIA's honeypot Wikileaks mirror readily reveals it was set up by CIA

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U.S. Trade Pact Set With South Korea via Deal on Auto Tariffs

A free-trade agreement that is the largest since 1994 was reached weeks after President Obama’s deadline after both sides agreed to more time to eliminate tariffs on autos.

U.S. Trade Pact Set With South Korea via Deal on Auto Tariffs

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=533cd16adca15b24b656e5271bf042ef

Oracle Says Sun Servers Set Database Record

Chief Executive Larry Ellison, investing heavily to integrate Sun technology, says an array of computers with Sparc chips tripled IBM's performance benchmark speed. Not so fast, retorts IBM

Oracle Says Sun Servers Set Database Record

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2010/tc2010122_119111.htm

Wikileaks posts full set of secret US Embassy cables

Wikileaks has published the leaked "embassy cables" in full at its website, with a handy 'explorer' at cablegate.wikileaks.org. In total, there are 15,652 secret documents, 101,748 confidential ones, and 133,887 that are unclassified. Iraq is the 'most discussed' country, while Ankara, Turkey, produced the most cables. External political relations and internal government affairs account for most of the cache, but more than 100,000 items concern human rights and economic conditions. 28,801 concern terrorism.

Wikileaks posts full set of secret US Embassy cables

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