The Weblogs, Inc. network features over 100 independent, unfiltered bloggers producing over 1,000 blog posts a week across over 75 industry-leading blogs. Each week we ask our bloggers to choose their top posts, which we bring to you in one easy-to-read weekly post. You’ll find links to the hottest posts from the third week of July after the jump. Enjoy!

Engadget’s Donald Melanson reports that Verichip’s RFID Infant Protection System worked, stopping parents from removing their baby from a hospital without authorization. Marc Perton reports that the early Intel Macs are said to be fast. Columnist Ross Rubin looks at Peerflix, a DVD trading community.


Autoblog’s John Neff thinks the new Lexus IS has the right stuff. How can profits not be important, Randall Halcomb wonders? Eric Bryant is cooking with gas.

Gadling’s Erik Olsen provides a primer for climbers who want to try Mount Rainier, and urges you to check out Joe Trek. Adrienne Wilson introduces you to the Barbecue University.

Luxist’s Peter Thompson shows us the view from Monaco. Rick Reed discovers a desk with its own treadmill. Deidre Woollard’s obsession with new flight options leads her to the CarterCopter.

Flash Insider’s David Robinson finds one of the first Flash Player 8 applications, and doesn’t want you to learn ActionScript — yet. Mike Schleifstein pranks with Flash.

Cinematical’s Karina Longworth wonders: Is the IFC Center hopelessly elitist? Adam Finley covers the New Dynamite action figures. C.K. Sample III revisits Citizen Kane. 

The Unofficial Photoshop Weblog’s Jan Kabili offers several more tips on using Adobe Bridge with Photoshop, encourages you to investigate the entire Creative Suite, and  covers two ways to access Camera Raw in CS2.

BBHub’s Russell Shaw spotlights, and lets you listen to, a Harry Potter ringtone for your BlackBerry. Russ reveals what just might be THE cure for BlackBerry thumb. He also explains why, when it comes to ”free” or “inexpensive” BlackBerry promotional offers, you’ll wind up spending more money and waiting longer for your rebate than you ever thought you would.

PVR Wire’s Todd Carter provides TiVo remote control shortcuts. Kevin C. Tofel discusses the recent TiVo ad upgrade, and reveals Season Pass stats.

Droxy’s Ryan Saghir gives the Podsafe Music Network three thumbs up, and feels mainstream media is polluting podcasting. Kevin C. Tofel wonders: In the friendly fight between XM vs SIRIUS, can there be only one?

HD Beat’s Kevin C. Tofel tries to determine if the British Open was broadcast in HD as TNT claimed, confirms that HDNet will cover the Shuttle launch regardless of the date, and explains how to select the best HDTV antenna.

Divester’s Willy Volk marvels that Hurricane Dennis had the power to shift the world’s largest artificial reef, and reflects: Can fish swim backwards? Erik Olsen lights up over bioluminescence.

The Wireless Weblog’s Michael Sciannamea wonders what Intel’s motivations are in supporting the McCain-Lautenberg Municipal WiFi Bill, says that adding three simple letters to certain entries in your cellphone’s address book could save your life in an emergency, and asks if there is really a need for a Cellular Squirrel.