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Sunday, May 25, 2008

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FOX Pundit Wishes for Obama Assassination, Laughs!

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:50 PM CDT

Liz Trotter on Fox wishes that Obama was assassinated and gleefully laughs. We always feared that Hillary's comments would inspire some wacko out there, but not one in the plain view of the nation. Shouldn't this be investigated in some way, by someone? After all, it sounds like encouraging a violent act, which is not covered by free speech.

About A Boy

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:40 PM CDT

A six-year-old boy named Hunter Cavanaugh is battling an as-yet undiagnosed, disfiguring disease. His parents can barely pay his medical expenses. Please DIGG this article so that more people know his story and and so that pro bono doctors and organizations take notice!

Montana's huge black population gives Obama the edge

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Montana is also the nation's fifth poorest state. It's poor, it's white, and has no African Americans to speak of. Therefore, if what the Clinton campaign and its apologists say is correct, if what the political news media tell me is accurate, Clinton should have another 30-point blowout in store. Right? Well, depends on what you mean by 30-point.

Tracing Humanity's Path

Posted: 25 May 2008 07:39 PM CDT

Modelling study suggests modern humans peopled the world in nine phases.

Trouble Brewing in New York for Hillary Clinton

Posted: 25 May 2008 07:10 PM CDT

Even as she continues her longshot presidential bid, Hillary Rodham Clinton faces substantial political fallout in New York, where black leaders say her standing has dropped due to racially charged comments by her and her husband during the campaign. Millions of New Yorkers feel there was insult, slight and disrespect to African American community

Music Catch: An extremely soothing music game

Posted: 25 May 2008 06:21 PM CDT

Relax and catch the shapes for a while. Yellow shapes are good, Red shapes are bad, Purple shapes are awesome. That's about all you need to know.

Here's 11 minutes of your time that you won't mind losing.

Posted: 25 May 2008 06:05 PM CDT

Just... wow.

Texas = Doomed, Part Deux. (or possibly Part Trois...)

Posted: 25 May 2008 05:40 PM CDT

"I have no clue if it's too late to save Texas or not. I strongly urge anyone reading this who lives in Texas to write to Perry, to McLeroy, and to Berlanga (she could use the support) letting them know what you think. In fact, if I lived in Texas, I would ask for the immediate resignation of McLeroy, or demand Perry to remove him."

Genetically Engineering Our Children

Posted: 25 May 2008 05:40 PM CDT

At what point does the attempt to control genetics move from compassionate to perverse and who is to judge?

R-Rated Wanted Trailer

Posted: 25 May 2008 05:10 PM CDT

A cool ass international R-Rated trailer (YEAH IT'S IN RUSSIAN) for Universal's upcoming action-thriller "Wanted" has hit the net and it is way worth it for you folks to watch. The film stars James McAo James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common and Angelina Jolie.

Fox News Jokes About Killing Obama

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:50 PM CDT

While commenting on Hillary's RFK gaffe, Liz Trotta on Fox News Channel first referred to Barack Obama as "Osama" and then laughed that they should both be killed.

Informal Ceremony?

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:30 PM CDT

Digg & Fox Tricked: 13yo ordering hookers w/ dads cc a FAKE

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:30 PM CDT

What a virtual world we travel through sometimes. A (relatively) innocent marketing ploy designed to draw in backlinks for a financial services comparison website in London has stirred up media attention ranging from the front page of Digg to coverage on Fox News.

Amarok 2: Visual Changelog

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:20 PM CDT

Another great review from polishlinux...

BBC placed on dirty list for ‘propping up’ Burma junta

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:20 PM CDT

The BBC is to be named in a "dirty list" of companies accused of helping to prop up Burma's military rulers. BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, will be criticised for promoting tourism to the country, despite pleas from Burma's pro-democracy movement for holidaymakers to stay away...

After Kennedy comment, Many Seem Over the "Hill"

Posted: 25 May 2008 04:05 PM CDT

Experts say Clinton's comment unwittingly gave voice to an unspoken fear that the pioneering candidate's life could be endangered. They believe it's likely her mention of Kennedy's June 1968 killing will hasten the final cascade of uncommitted superdelgates to Obama."I think it's over for her," said University of Maryland professor Ron Walters.

Tasmanian Devils Decimated by Mystery Cancer

Posted: 25 May 2008 03:45 PM CDT

Tasmanian wildlife authorities began receiving unusual reports in the late 1990s: Some of the island's Tasmanian devils were spied with their faces marred by ulcerated sores.

Potential Facebook IPO keeps investors speculating

Posted: 25 May 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Will it, won't it? If so, when? If not, why not? An entire cottage industry of speculation has built up around the public debut of Facebook, arguably Silicon Valley's hottest Internet company.

Re-energising the nuclear industry

Posted: 25 May 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Nuclear power has a key part to play in providing the UK with reliable, low carbon electricity in the future, argues Peter Bleasdale. In this week's Green Room, he says a new National Nuclear Laboratory will provide the research and training needed after decades of neglect and decline.

What Old People Do For Fun

Posted: 25 May 2008 03:10 PM CDT

This is a funny Video of What Old People Do For Fun!!

Awash In Profits Exxon Extracting Every Cent From Franchises

Posted: 25 May 2008 02:56 PM CDT

Every time Sohaila Rezazadeh rings up a sale at her Exxon station on Chain Bridge Road in Oakton, her cash register sends the information to Exxon Mobil's central computers. If she raises the price of gasoline a couple of pennies, chances are that Exxon will raise the wholesale price she pays by the same amount.

Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Pool w/ Snakes

Posted: 25 May 2008 02:32 PM CDT

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers jumped over a swimming pool filled with snakes. GO LAKERS!

Bankrupt Office Photography

Posted: 25 May 2008 02:00 PM CDT

"When I started shooting bankrupt offices, I found it to be more archeology than photography. Everywhere I went I found signs of life, interrupted.

The Difference Between Men and Women...

Posted: 25 May 2008 01:50 PM CDT

Not entirely accurate because the opposite does happen. Just another stereotype that's often true...

Phoenix Lander Arrives at Mars(Artistic Animation)

Posted: 25 May 2008 01:19 PM CDT

Will Phoenix survive its landing tomorrow on Mars? The Phoenix Lander is programmed to set down near the North Pole of Mars, and, over the next three months, sample alien soil and ice and look for conditions conducive for ancient microbial life.

Stunning Image of an Unusual Rose (PIC)

Posted: 25 May 2008 12:32 PM CDT

Pure Beauty.

Watch Mars Phoenix Lander Landing Coverage On NASA TV Live!

Posted: 25 May 2008 11:41 AM CDT

Nasa Tv will be broadcasting live coverage of Mars Phoenix Lander on NASA TV from 3:00 PM to 9:30 p.m Eastern U.S. time including Mars Phoenix Lander(Briefing, Landing Coverage and most importantly First Downlink of Data). Not to miss event.

'Miracle' Marine Loses Final Battle, Dies After Surgery

Posted: 25 May 2008 11:14 AM CDT

The young Marine came back from the war, with his toughest fight ahead of him. Merlin German waged that battle in the quiet of a Texas hospital, far from the dusty road in Iraq where a bomb exploded, leaving him with burns over 97 percent of his body. He endured more than 100 surgeries and procedures. He became known as the "Miracle Man."

With Energy fears looming survivalists on the rise

Posted: 25 May 2008 10:50 AM CDT

Convinced the planet's oil supply is dwindling and the world's economies are heading for a crash, people around the country are moving onto homesteads, learning to live off their land, conserving fuel and, in some cases, stocking up on guns they expect to use to defend themselves and their supplies from desperate crowds of people who didn't prepare

Co-Chair Of Clinton's Hispanic Council Endorses Obama

Posted: 25 May 2008 10:30 AM CDT

Abandon Ship! A California congressman who is co-chair of Hillary Clinton's National Hispanic Leadership Council has defected and pledged his support to Barack Obama, Clinton's rival for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Indiana Jones movie upsets communists

Posted: 25 May 2008 10:10 AM CDT

Members of Russia's Communist Party are calling for a nationwide boycott of the new Indiana Jones movie, saying it aims to undermine communist ideology and distort history.

How do you put a whole fruit inside a bottle? [TUT]

Posted: 25 May 2008 10:00 AM CDT

If you can figure it out right away with no need of further explanation, congratulations! You're smarter than 90% of the other geeks.

ePSXe 1.7.0 FINALLY released !!!

Posted: 25 May 2008 09:50 AM CDT

After 4 years without updates, the ePSXe team released version 1.7.0 of everybody's favourite Playstation 1 emulator, with a hefty number of significant updates, and higher compatiblity with games.List of updates and downloadsin link.

Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Details (Opinion and Analysis)

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:23 AM CDT

When the first Gears of War 2 gameplay footage was revealed, it did nothing for me, at all. The only thing that instantly jumped out to me was using Locust as meat shields, but nearly everything else felt very familiar.I shrugged off my disappointment, as I knew it was the multiplayer information that would get me hyped up. An by god, it has.

Pirate attacks around the world rise by 20 percent

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:22 AM CDT

They may no longer dress like characters from the Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean, but the buccaneers of the 21st century have lost none of their taste for a bloodthirsty boarding.

One Man's Trash

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:10 AM CDT

Über-Serious U.S. Secret Service guards U.S. Senator Obama

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:09 AM CDT

"I've got the best protection in the world . . . So stop worrying."

Why a cow needs a flat-screen TV

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:02 AM CDT

When it comes to comfort, Kirk Christie's cows have it all -- a new barn, a flat-screen television and waterbeds.

Time Travel doesn't need a Time Machine Says Scientist

Posted: 25 May 2008 08:00 AM CDT

Ori, a physicist from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, has come up with what he says are practical solutions to overcome the hindrances that experts have long regarded as stopping us from traveling back in time.

CO2 Burial Schemes Get Green Light

Posted: 25 May 2008 07:58 AM CDT

The U.S. Department of Energy announced earlier this month their funding -- to the tune of $126 million -- of two large-scale carbon storage projects in California and the Midwest. The DOE had previously announced $253.7 million in funding for four others.

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