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10 Cartoon Classics to Share And Elevate Yours Kids' Geekdom

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Want to elevate your kids to a whole new level of Geekdom? Turn them into animation historians!

LHC Scientist Confuses Star Wars with Star Trek,We're Doomed

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:40 PM CDT

The scientific world is shocked today as Michael Zeller—a professor of physics at Yale who has been working at the Large Hadron Collider—reportedly misquoted the Star Trek tagline "Where no man has gone before" and, further shattering the Universe time-space fabric, attributed it to Star Wars.

Top 10 Minor Coen Brothers' Characters

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:20 PM CDT

Actors perennially name Joel and Ethan Coen when listing their dream directors. And they know when the Brothers Coen do come calling, whatever the part, big or small: You take it. It doesn't hurt that some of the most-memorable characters in the Coen filmography may have looked like insignificant cameos on the page.

New election low: distorting the fact-checking

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 07:50 PM CDT

News outlets and independent truth squads seem to agree that the McCain camp's distortions on Barack Obama have gone too far.

7 Years Later, No Closer To Bin Laden

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 07:30 PM CDT

Seven years after Sept. 11, 2001, in spite of President Bush's vows, the mastermind of the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil, Osama bin Laden, is still at large and leading a resurgent al Qaeda.

INSANE Downhill Skateboarding Video (HD)

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 07:30 PM CDT

17 NFL Team Logos Updated to Reflect On-Field Product

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 07:10 PM CDT

The New York Bretts and Detroit Cowardly Lions headline the list.

Make Your Linux Desktop More Productive

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 07:00 PM CDT

There are positively addictive productivity apps available for Linux, along with tools to make switching between Linux and other systems easy, or just running Windows programs themselves if you need to. Today we're detailing a Linux desktop that helps you move quickly, work with Windows, and just get things done

White People Love Kanye West: Why He Flipped Out (Again)

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 06:50 PM CDT

think I might've gotten Kanye West arrested, and now I feel like such a doofus. Especially given my history, I mean, this isn't the first time I got a hip-hop star in trouble with the law, (devotees will recall that, several months ago, I may or may not have convinced Vanilla Ice to beat his wife).

Impressive and Humorous Hand Painting Art (PICS)

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 06:40 PM CDT

Today's inspiration comes from Mario Mariotti (1936-1997), an Italian artist from Florence, famous for his amazing hand painting art.

Why YouTube Videos Will Never Be (Legally) Downloadable

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 06:30 PM CDT

It's not impossible -- anyone could probably figure out how to do it. But given the fact that YouTube technically could track videos offline (for advertising purposes) with available software, and given the fact that users want the option to download videos, why isn't it officially possible?

Oh shit.. look what the hurricane brought

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 06:20 PM CDT

Looks like one of our friends paid a special visit.

There's a New Superfood. It's Called "Ghizz"

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 06:00 PM CDT

A trip to a Whole Foods market is always a pleasant adventure. A few months ago, I came across a sampling of an odd product called Ghizz. The Ghizz employee handed me a small paper cup of creamy orange pleasure. I must admit it was delightfully refreshing, uplifting, and nourishing. "Interesting," I said. "Is it organic?"

Steve Jobs Barcode License Plate Mystery Solved

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 05:50 PM CDT

The controversy and questions surrounded the supposed UPC barcode pictured on Jobs' Mercedes SL55 AMG in lieu of of an official California license plate. We discovered wild rumors have dated back several years spawning constant speculation over Jobs' barcode license plate.

Reese Witherspoon [PIC]

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT

Hackers Mount an Attack on the Large Hadron Collider

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT

Hackers have mounted an attack on the Large Hadron Collider, raising concerns about the security of the biggest experiment in the world as it passes an important new milestone. Now it has emerged that, as the first particles were circulating in the machine near Geneva, a Greek group had hacked into the facility.

21 Upcoming Wii Games to Drool Over

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 05:20 PM CDT

The Wii has so many great games coming out for it in 2008 and 2009 that we had a hard time narrowing it down just to this list of the twenty-one best, most promising titles.Are they the same hot games coming out for the PC,360 and PS3? No,but they shouldn't be. The Wii is all about unique hardware giving gamers unique experiences.

MPAA Prudes Force Smith's Zack and Miri Stick Figure Poster

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 05:00 PM CDT

If there is one thing I love, it is the sarcastic nature of Kevin Smith's sense of humor. He's not a mean guy, by any means, but he sure does like to bring absurdity to light. In this example, we have the official domestic poster for his upcoming film Zack and Miri Make a Porno...

7 Athletes Who Called Their Shots [And Delivered]

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:50 PM CDT

#3. Joe Namath Guarantees Super Bowl III Victory -- During the pre-game media frenzy emotions ran high as Jets quarterback Joe Namath had been the focus of much of the hatred from Colts fans. After dealing with constant heckling that spanned several days, he made a a bold prediction. "We will win the game, I guarantee you," he said to a heckler.

2008 Summer Paralympic Games [PICS]

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:40 PM CDT

From September 6th to September 17th, Beijing is once again hosting athletes from around the world. Over 4,200 athletes - from six different disability groups - from 148 countries are taking part in the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games.

Planned Parenthood defends Obama, attacks McCain

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:30 PM CDT

Planned Parenthood Action Fund has a tough new ad responding to McCain's attack on Obama's support for some sex-ed for kindergartners. The ad defends Obama, and suggests McCain is indifferent to the plight of sexually abused children.

Cal Scientists: One Step Closer To Spiderman-Like Substance

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:20 PM CDT

Cal Scientists: One Step Closer To Spiderman-Like SubstanceResearchers Developing Gecko-Inspired Material That Shakes Off Dirt

7 College Scholarships Which Need Absolutely No Talent !

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:10 PM CDT

Paying for college is hard. Sure, there are scholarships out there, but you've got to be some kind of great athlete or genius, right?Not necessarily. Lucky for you, there are groups who have scholarship money sitting around that they pretty much give out just for the hell of it. Who knows, maybe you qualify for...

The Coen Brothers' 12 craziest characters [PHOTOS]

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:55 PM CDT

From "Fargo" to "Raising Arizona," who are the Coens' most memorable weirdos? Just remember, "Don't f**k with the Jesus"...

Telco to Fiber-deploying Town: We Sue Because we Care

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:40 PM CDT

The local telephone company in an 11,000 person Minnesota town objected when the town decided to lay its own fiber optic network. It filed a lawsuit, then suddenly rolled out its own fiber network. We talk to the company to hear how it is protecting residents from becoming shareholders in a boondoggle.

Mario rescues the Princess and tries to hook up

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:30 PM CDT

From the creator of Family Guy, you are brought this hilarious YouTube video.

Dad chases nude boy from daughter's room with pipe

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:20 PM CDT

An angry Deltona father whacked his teenage daughter's boyfriend with a metal pipe after finding the boy naked in his daughter's room.

McCain Grilled On Roe v Wade

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

He was grilled on Sarah Palin, his Obama sex-ed for kids attack ads, his view on Roe v. Wade, the separation of church and state and more.

U.S. Government Helping to Arrange Sale of Lehman Brothers

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 03:00 PM CDT

The Federal Reserve and Treasury are actively helping Lehman Brothers put itself up for sale, and officials are hoping a deal will be in place this weekend before Asian markets open on Monday, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Potter delay triggers scramble for movie release dates

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:50 PM CDT

But when Warner Bros. pushed the release of the next film in the Potter franchise, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," from Nov. 21 to summer 2009, the studio set off a chess game of another sort that's being played out in Hollywood.

You should never ask for help on the internet

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:40 PM CDT

Hehe.

John McCain and his Blizzard of LIES

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:31 PM CDT

This year, the McCain campaign keeps making assertions that anyone with an Internet connection can disprove in a minute. These stories have two things in common: they're all claims recently made by the McCain campaign — and they're all out-and-out lies.

Fact Check: Palin is Wrong on Former VP Credentials

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:10 PM CDT

During her interview with ABC News Thursday, Sarah Palin attempted to deflect a question about the fact she has never met head of state by saying that "many" other vice presidential nominees in history hadn't met a head of state either. She was mistaken. Every vice presidential nominee over the last 30 years had met a foreign head of state.

That's Enough From You Yankees!! - Chavez Tells US To Leave

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:10 PM CDT

President Hugo Chavez says the U.S. ambassador has 72 hours to leave Venezuela and he's recalling his ambassador from Washington. Chavez said he's asking U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy to leave as a means of showing solidarity with Bolivian President Evo Morales, who expelled Washington's envoy in La Paz.

Bacon!

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:00 PM CDT

Om nom nom nom nom

McCain Last Year: Mayors And Governors Can't Handle Nat Sec

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:00 PM CDT

The Senator declared. "I am prepared. I am prepared. I need no on-the-job training. I wasn't a mayor for a short period of time. I wasn't a governor for a short period of time."

Ultimate 90s Phone Call

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:40 PM CDT

This call is so 90s, it was made using 10-10-321.

T.O.: McNabb made me a better WR; I made him a better QB

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:30 PM CDT

Terrell Owens -- wearing one of his custom T-shirts that said "iLove" on the front and "Me some me" on the back -- spoke in the Cowboys' locker room Thursday, often about Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and the reasons for their failed relationship.

The 6 Most Unwarranted Banned Musical Acts

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:20 PM CDT

This collection of banned songs and artists exposes some of the most ludicrous and biased decisions ever made by radio stations, corporations, and our government.

This is Why You Always Wear a Mouthguard When Boxing [GROSS]

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:10 PM CDT

Jorge Barrios was defeated by Rocky Juarez in the eleventh round of a WBO Latino Junior Lightweight Title boxing fight thanks to this stoppage. *Warning* - This is really really gross and not for the faint of heart. I'm serious.

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