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Did Deutsche Telekom Spy on Journalists and Board Members?

Posted: 26 May 2008 08:44 PM CDT

German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom stands accused of having monitored telephone calls of business journalists, board members and shareholders. An anonymous fax may result in a criminal investigation

MRO captures pic of Phoenix Lander DURING LANDING!

Posted: 26 May 2008 08:20 PM CDT

Think on this, and think on it carefully: you are seeing a manmade object falling gracefully and with intent to the surface of an alien world, as seen by another manmade object already circling that world

100 Explosions on the Moon

Posted: 26 May 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Over the past two and a half years, NASA astronomers have observed the Moon flashing at them not just once but one hundred times.

XKCD: This Is Funny Only if You Know Unix

Posted: 26 May 2008 07:39 PM CDT

Mr. Munroe, a physics major and a programmer by trade, is good for jokes like this three times a week, informed by computing and the Internet. By speaking the language of geeks — many a strip hinges on crucial differences between the C and Python programming languages — while dealing with relationships and the meaning of a computer-centric life.

Hillary Clinton's lie about 1992 election caught on tape

Posted: 26 May 2008 07:20 PM CDT

Russert played video on MTP today exposing another Clinton lie.

10 Craziest PC Case Mods

Posted: 26 May 2008 07:03 PM CDT

Nowadays, a computer is indispensable in our homes, but don't you think they all look about the same? It would be nice to have something special, a PC like no other, therefore there are many people who try to create their own design for a computer and the first thing that you should change is the PC case.

The Price of Gas Around the World

Posted: 26 May 2008 06:41 PM CDT

Imagine Paying $18.00 for a gallon of Gas. I guess US is not doing that bad compared to some other countries, but we sure as hell are getting close

Maxwell Smart Will Ride a Vespa

Posted: 26 May 2008 06:21 PM CDT

"The anti-James Bond character will be riding on a Vespa LX 150 scooter in the upcoming movie Get Smart."

Cannabis blunder at Tokyo airport

Posted: 26 May 2008 06:00 PM CDT

An unwitting passenger arriving at Japan's Narita airport has received 142g of cannabis after a customs test went awry, officials say.

China Earthquake Lake Forms [img]

Posted: 26 May 2008 05:20 PM CDT

Satellite images taken by the Taiwan's National Space Organisation (NSPO) show one such lake forming in Beichuan County, one of the areas worst hit by the quake.

Apple files patent for "solar cells on portable devices"

Posted: 26 May 2008 05:00 PM CDT

In a patent application dated April 24, 2008 and titled "Solar cells on portable devices" attributed to a number of Apple employees, Apple reveals possible plans to integrate solar cells into devices such as iPods and MacBooks.

Military Chief Warns Troops About Politics

Posted: 26 May 2008 04:40 PM CDT

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs has written an unusual letter to all those in uniform, reminding them to stay out of political debate.

"Veterans for Freedom" is a front for Joe Lieberman

Posted: 26 May 2008 04:00 PM CDT

At 1:20 Sen. Durbin exposes Veterans for Freedom as a front for Senators Lieberman and Graham who are on the Advisory Board. It is a 527 that produced an attack ad on Barack Obama. By law 527's are not allowed to advocate a particular candidate, only issues. Another Israel Lobby front exposed!

Police Told Man To Hide ‘Racist’ St. George Flag

Posted: 26 May 2008 03:40 PM CDT

Ben Smith initially thought the officer was joking until he was threatened with a £30 fine if he refused to remove it from view. .."He was just very matter-of-fact about the flag being racist and offensive to immigrants." Tory MP Philip Davies, said: "How on earth can it be racist to fly your own flag in your own country?

Holy Mother of God [PIC]

Posted: 26 May 2008 03:40 PM CDT

I knew it!

Push for stricter plastic surgery rules swells in wake of de

Posted: 26 May 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Lawmakers and physicians' groups want increased oversight of doctors performing cosmetic procedures in outpatient facilities.

Donkey Sent To Prison For Attacking Two Men

Posted: 26 May 2008 03:00 PM CDT

A donkey has been sent to prison in southern Mexico for a brutal case of ass-ault and battery.

The Extravagant Designs of Luigi Colani (PICS)

Posted: 26 May 2008 02:40 PM CDT

Aerodynamic Planes, Trains and Automobiles all from a never-never land of the most far-reaching imagination of the modern designers. To describe these concepts simply as streamlined is a huge understatement. They are wild, exciting, totally unexpected forms - a tribute to a Golden Age of futurism.

30 Beautiful And Original Product Designs

Posted: 26 May 2008 02:20 PM CDT

An overview of some beautiful and original product designs which will hopefully make the cut and will be available in the next years. Some of them are already available today.

China Aftershock Destroys 71,000 More Homes

Posted: 26 May 2008 02:00 PM CDT

A powerful aftershock destroyed tens of thousands of homes in central China on Sunday, killing one person and straining recovery efforts from the country's worst earthquake in three decades. More than 400 others were injured.

The 8 Least Intimidating Gangs in Movie History

Posted: 26 May 2008 01:40 PM CDT

To upper middle-class white suburbanites, few things are more terrifying than a roving gang of hooligans, with the notable exceptions of poor fuel economy and the maid stealing decorative soaps. Here are the 8 worst in movie history ...

Clinton demands Mars delegates be seated

Posted: 26 May 2008 01:20 PM CDT

The Clinton campaign is inssiting that the Democratic National Committee seat the delegates from Mars at the Democratic Party convention in Denver.

Touch Screen Turntables [w/vid]

Posted: 26 May 2008 01:10 PM CDT

The ATTIGO TT was created by Scott Hobbs, a student at Dundee University studying innovative product design.

Ghost Ridin' Grandma

Posted: 26 May 2008 01:00 PM CDT

Two nice old people can't decide what to do with their spare time. Do they go to the grocery store? No...Song: Ghost Ride It, Mistah FabFeatured on MTV's TRL

Phoenix Mars Lander - MORE PHOTOS!

Posted: 26 May 2008 12:50 PM CDT

Pics of the Lander itself, from NASA and when it landed on Mars!

Calgary’s New Green Skyscraper by Foster + Partners

Posted: 26 May 2008 12:40 PM CDT

What does one of the largest independently owned oil and gas companies do to turn over a more sustainable leaf? Well, in this case, EnCana hired green-tech architecture firm du jour Foster + Partners to design their new, environmentally sustainable headquarters in Calgary, Canada.

10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day

Posted: 26 May 2008 12:20 PM CDT

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. Here's a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective.

Barack Obama at Wesleyan Commencement Ceremony

Posted: 26 May 2008 12:10 PM CDT

Barack fills in for Teddy Kennedy as the commencement speaker at the Wesleyan University graduation ceremony on Memorial weekend.

Rove refuses to deny contacting DOJ about Siegelman prosecut

Posted: 26 May 2008 12:00 PM CDT

ABC's George Stephanopolous talked with Karl Rove about his role in the prosecution of Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. Rove repeated the claim that he learned about the prosecution in the newspaper but refused to deny that he had contact the Justice Department to discuss the prosecution...

Memories of Iraq Haunted U.S Soldier Until His Suicide

Posted: 26 May 2008 11:30 AM CDT

Until the day he died, Sgt. Brian Rand believed he was being haunted by the ghost of the Iraqi man he killed. The ghost choked Rand while he slept in his bunk, forcing him to wake up gasping for air and clawing at his throat. Eventually, the ghost told Rand he needed to kill himself.

Clinton Blames Obama for the Robert F. Kennedy Controversy

Posted: 26 May 2008 11:20 AM CDT

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign accused Sen. Barack Obama's campaign of fanning a controversy over her describing the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy late in the 1968 Democratic primary as one reason she is continuing to run for the presidency

If the fall does not kill you....

Posted: 26 May 2008 11:10 AM CDT

Heat Sensitive Wallpaper [w/imgs]

Posted: 26 May 2008 11:00 AM CDT

As the temperature rises, flowers bloom on the vines.

Private Basketball League Bans 12 y/o Girl Phenom

Posted: 26 May 2008 10:50 AM CDT

This 12-year-old female basketball prodigy won't be playing with the boys. The private league created a new rule that prevented her from playing with her team. Great injustice.

12 Secrets of Public Relations for Startups

Posted: 26 May 2008 10:40 AM CDT

Public Relations is experiencing a long overdue renaissance and its forcing PR stereotypes out from behind the curtain where they operated comfortably for far too many decades. It didn't begin this transformation because of Web 2.0 or the latest Social Media wave, but instead in the 90's when the Web gained mass adoption.

Fruity Link Too Juicy for Kids

Posted: 26 May 2008 10:30 AM CDT

A healthy food website promoted to children on hundreds of bags of pre-packed mandarins has turned out to be a link to hardcore pornography.

Teacher lets Morningside students vote out classmate, 5

Posted: 26 May 2008 10:20 AM CDT

After each classmate was allowed to say what they didn't like about Barton's 5-year-old son, Alex, his Morningside Elementary teacher Wendy Portillo said they were going to take a vote. By a 14 to 2 margin, the students voted Alex — who is in the process of being diagnosed with autism — out of the class.

To-Do List Temporary Tattoos

Posted: 26 May 2008 09:37 AM CDT

The New Global Hunt for Tax Cheats

Posted: 26 May 2008 09:37 AM CDT

Government authorities from Australia to the U.S. are hunting big game together. Their prey? Wealthy tax evaders—as well as the asset managers, banks, and accountants who help prosperous people conceal cash in offshore bank accounts.

Scientist Creates Cold Fusion For the First Time In Decades?

Posted: 26 May 2008 09:35 AM CDT

Cold fusion, the act of producing a nuclear reaction at room temperature, has long been relegated to science fiction after researchers were unable to recreate the experiment that first "discovered" the phenomenon. But a Japanese scientist was supposedly able to start a cold fusion reaction earlier this week

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