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App Store has size and price caps, opening with iPhone 3G

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Developers submitting content to the App Store will have wide-ranging control over how their app is offered, but face a definitive limit for the size of their apps, AppleInsider has learned. The portal may also open its doors in sync with the launch of iPhone 3G.

A dad’s guide to a gadget-filled Father’s Day

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 08:52 PM CDT

Very useful gadget ideas for Father's day gifts.

Prius is Now the Most Searched New Car on Cars.com

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 08:30 PM CDT

Cars.com has announced that for the first time ever, the Toyota Prius has become the most searched for new vehicle on the popular vehicle classifieds site — surpassing long time favorites such as the Accord and Camry. The Prius first appeared in the top 10 most searched vehicles list last summer.

"Canadian DMCA" brings "balanced" copyright to Canada

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 08:20 PM CDT

The Canadian government has introduced its long-awaited copyright reform bill, the first in a decade. While there is much talk about "balance," a close look at the details finds a rightsholder-friendly piece of work.

9 Insane Cases That Prove the US Legal System is Broken

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 08:10 PM CDT

Justice is blind ... and stupid.

Army's PR Office Spreading Partisan Attacks On Obama

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 08:00 PM CDT

The Army's public affairs office publishes a daily roundup of Army-related news called "Stand To". Tuesday's edition contained an entry that struck me as unusual -- both for its headline and its patent political bias: "Obama: World peace thru surrender." Have any of these people actually read the Obama defense policy papers or speeches?

Important "PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT" for all Gamers!!!

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:50 PM CDT

Remember KIDS, just say NO to DRUGS.

How To Ask a Woman Out on a Date

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:40 PM CDT

whether your a man or a woman your going to want to check this out

Rep. Kucinich not giving up on Bush impeachment

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:30 PM CDT

Rep. Dennis Kucinich said he's not going to let his effort to impeach President Bush die a quiet death in committee. He said that he'll bring his resolution back in 30 days if the Judiciary Committee doesn't act on it.

Crime, Horror, and Gore – The Comic Book Controversy (PICS)

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:20 PM CDT

Between 1945 and 1954, distribution and readership soared; in particular, the horror, crime, violence, and sadism genres became widely popular. But were the books really that bad? You can judge for yourself by checking out some of the more gruesome covers, which offer some insight as to the contents within

Red Hat looks out for OSS community with patent settlement

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:10 PM CDT

Red Hat announced today that it has settled a patent dispute with Firestar and DataTern over two patents, including one that covers object-relational database mapping—a technique that is used in Hibernate, a component of the JBoss middleware stack. Red Hat says that the terms of the settlement will offer broad protection for upstream developers, al

Exclusive: Hulk Prod.: No Capt. America, plus Punisher news

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 07:00 PM CDT

The hottest news is that on the eve of The Incredible Hulk's release, fans are in a frenzy over rumors regarding a cameo appearance by Captain America. Despite Leterrier's statements that Cap was cut from an artic sequence, Producer Gale Anne Hurd personally told us he was never in the film.

12 Creative Table Designs

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Nice collection of creative tables.

Does Every 15 Minutes Scare Kids “To Death”?

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Can you be scared straight into sobriety? If not that, can you be scared into refraining from driving drunk ?

Kucinich: Impeachment ball in Judiciary's court now

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:40 PM CDT

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), two days after presenting 35 articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush, urged in a statement that a key House committee commence examination of the articles. "It is now imperative that the Judiciary Committee begin a review of the 35 articles," said Kucinich...

Superheroes Who Can't Have Sex

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:30 PM CDT

Two of this summer's biggest movies star superheroes who can't get laid - or terrible things will happen. (We won't reveal which movies here, since it's a minor spoiler.) But in any case, these heroes aren't alone - a vow of chastity has been part of the "great responsibility" that has come with superheroes' great power for years now... [SPOILERS]

Seven of the Oddest Museums in the U.S.

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:20 PM CDT

An assortment of un-PC art, grotesque humor, freak shows, medical mysteries, rare specimens, kitsch, and warped curio cabinets.

Ron Paul's Campaign For Liberty | The Revolution Continues

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:10 PM CDT

With the primary season now over, the presidential campaign is at an end. But the larger campaign for freedom is just getting started. Therefore, I am happy to announce the official launch of the Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty.

Startup's Hot New Folding Plane Fits in Your Garage

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 06:02 PM CDT

Loaded with features like folding wings (so you can keep it in your garage) and seat belt-like parachutes (so you can ease the whole thing down to the ground), ICON Aircraft's new light sport airplane (LSA), dubbed the A5, might just be the ultimate joyride.

First beaver dam in England for centuries

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:53 PM CDT

A pair of beavers have built what is believed to be the first dam in England for centuries.

A Field Guide to Firefox 3: A Full Inventory of the Goodness

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:40 PM CDT

Deb, long time mozillian, gives a hefty outline of all the juicy new goodness in Firefox 3 in preparation for the final release next Tuesday.

Ron Paul to End Presidential Campaign, Launches New Effort

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:34 PM CDT

Rep. Ron Paul's presidential campaign, which was an ideological crusade against big government and interventionist leanings in the Republican party, will officially end Thursday at a rally outside the Texas GOP's convention, ABC News has learned. The new phase of the revolution officially begins with a speech tonight in Houston.

"I Didn't Realize that When You Shoot Somebody, They Die"

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:23 PM CDT

It was Feb. 19, 1997. Twelve-gauge shotgun to his shoulder, Ramsey, then 16, traveled the halls and scared his classmates as random shots filled the air. When it was over, when the police had Ramsey arrested, and a basketball star and the school principal lay dead. Ramsey "I honestly believed that if you shoot somebody, that they would get back up"

The 9 Nerdiest Moments In Rap

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:11 PM CDT

Rappers traffic in street cred and braggadocious boasts. But peel back the facade and you'll find a bunch of frickin' nerds. Most of the time, these rappers won't let on that they're geeks at heart. But keeping up appearances is hard work and thus I present you with the 9 Nerdiest Moments in the history of Rap

15 Tools to Help You Develop Faster Web Pages

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 05:00 PM CDT

If you're concerned about your web pages' speed or want to make sure you're in tip-top shape before starting or launching a project, here's a few useful, free tools to help you create and sustain high-performance web applications.

Plug-In Hybrid Leads Toyota's Drive Beyond Oil

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 04:42 PM CDT

An article about the release of Toyota's plug in Hybrid scheduled for release in 2010.

Microsoft: What Cost the Vista Fiasco?

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 04:20 PM CDT

Microsoft has irked consumers and corporate customers with the most recent version of its Windows operating system, which they complain requires hefty investments in PC hardware and offers a paucity of compelling new features in return. Now there are signs that companies' reluctance to install Vista is starting to weigh in on Wall Street

Football gamers sue EA - "blatantly anticompetitive conduct"

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 04:01 PM CDT

"Electronic Arts could have continued to compete by offering a lower price and/or a higher quality product," the suit said. "Instead, Electronic Arts quickly entered into a series of exclusive agreements with the only viable sports football associations in the United States: the National Football League, the Arena Football League, and NCAA Football

Third Firefox 3 Release Candidate available for download

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 03:41 PM CDT

This third Firefox 3 Release Candidate is a public preview release intended for developer testing and community feedback. We recommend that you read the release notes and known issues before installing this release.

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cell Phones

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Just when we feel comfortable enough to say "wow, cell phones have really changed the way we operate," things get even weirder. Here are 10 facts about cells from around the world that show the scale and style of our contemporary global use.

Well: How Much Radiation Does Your Phone Emit?

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 03:00 PM CDT

A Web site ranks radiation emitted by virtually every brand and model of cell phone.

Teaser Poster for ROBOCOP Remake!

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 03:00 PM CDT

New poster for the latest Hollywood remake.

8-Year old girl shooting at a Car with a Machine Gun

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:41 PM CDT

Video of a bunch of people (including what looks like a 8-yo girl) shooting the shit out of cars and stuff with fully automatic machine guns...the footage is from the Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot & Trade Show. "KILL THE CAR is on of the favorite events we have here at OFASTS."

McCain In 2005: I "Totally" Support Bush

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:40 PM CDT

McCAIN: No. No. I-the fact is that I'm different but the fact is that I have agreed with President Bush far more than I have disagreed. And on the transcendent issues, the most important issues of our day, I've been totally in agreement and support of President Bush.

Facebook's Foreign Clones

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:31 PM CDT

As the social networking site becomes more international, will its foreign copycats become competitors?

Bruce Lee’s 7 Fundamentals for Getting Your Life in Shape

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:11 PM CDT

And you know his Kung Fu is way strong!

Carl Sagan: One Thousand Years of Darkness

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:01 PM CDT

In the final episode of 'Cosmos', Sagan discusses the destruction of the Library of Alexandria and why the momentous discoveries of the ancient world were unable to prevent the dark ages from virtually banishing scientific thought for a millennium. A sobering statement on what ignorance, apathy and fanaticism can do if left unchallenged.

This Warehouse Has Transformed Into A Musical Instrument!

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 02:00 PM CDT

In the cavernous, 9,000 square foot Great Hall of the former lower Manhattan ferry terminal, sits the man who once sang about 'Burning down the House'. David Byrne, sits behind an antique organ that acts as the control station for the musical instrument.

60,000 Eyeballs Are Trashed Every Year. [PIC - PSA]

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 01:41 PM CDT

Please donate to the blind.

McCain's History of Blow Ups: 10 More Examples

Posted: 12 Jun 2008 01:40 PM CDT

"Do I feel passionately about issues?" John McCain has said. "Absolutely. Do I get angry when I see pork barreling and wasteful spending? Absolutely." But his care for the most important topics of the day notwithstanding, McCain has had more than a few volatile run-ins with colleagues, staffers, and officials. Back by popular demand, 10 more.

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