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The 10 Financial Apps for iPhone That Really Count

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

Managing your money shouldn't get in the way of living your life. That's why personal finance apps are such a natural fit for the iPhone. They let you track your stocks, convert currencies, calculate how much you owe, and track expenses—all on the go.

10 Gadgets That Help You Survive in Cheap Hotel Rooms

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

Tomorrow I embark on a week-long vacation that will have me hiking up mountains, enjoying art and music and dining in fancy restaurants. Needless to say, I am looking forward to it. The only thing I am not 100% about is the hotel room. I've never stayed in this particular chain before and I got it at a great price—which has me a little concerned.

The 8 Worst Real Life Jobs of Video Game Characters

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

The life of a video game character is pretty glamorous. But much like superheroes, they have to keep day jobs too. And some of them blow. Hard. Here are eight of the worst.

uTorrent For Mac Makes Its Way to The Pirate Bay

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:00 PM CDT

In what will surely make every BitTorrent lover jump for joy, a rough alpha version of uTorrent for the Mac has surfaced on The Pirate Bay and BitTorrent isn't too happy about it.

Jon Stewart: Bush Bailout Speech Same as Iraq Speech (VIDEO)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:50 PM CDT

Jon Stewart finds an eerie similarity between President Bush's big bailout speech and his Iraq invasion speech five years ago. "Those who do not study the past get an exciting opportunity to repeat it."

8 Clean Car Technologies That Are Most Likely to Take Over

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:40 PM CDT

FTA: "We're trying to find what comes after the straightforward, gas-burning internal-combustion engine. There's still a lot of fog, and it's unlikely to clear soon. But from where I sit today, here are eight leading technologies, listed in priority order from most-likely to could-be-a-contender."

Jack Cafferty: Sarah Palin pathetic in interview with CBS

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:30 PM CDT

Very harsh, but true words.

Chineses Gymnasts cheated in 2000 Sydney Games Too?

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:10 PM CDT

The Chinese Gymnastics Team from the Sydney Olympics in 2000 has been added to the ongoing age investigation undertaken by the FIG. Two gymnasts in particular have been added to the investigation originally called for by the IOC at the conclusion of the Beijing Games.

Mac Fans Disappointed in GTK+ Port

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Those wanting to run Linux apps on their Mac desktops now have reason to rejoice — sort of. The GTK+ software development framework has been ported to Mac OS X, so it's now possible to install and run GTK+ applications on your Mac. But there are some hang-ups. Your apps will look out of place, won't use standard OS X tools and play havoc with syste

Designing Doc's DeLorean

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:50 PM CDT

Ron Cobb's original conceptual designs for the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future.

Google Founder Lobbies FCC to Free Spectrum

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:30 PM CDT

Google co-founder Larry Page attended a Capitol Hill hearing today and called upon the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to "free" the white spaces spectrum so it can be used as an affordable, nationwide, high-speed broadband connectivity network. Page's message: Five years of testing and discussion on the issue is enough.

Why US Has Billions For Bailout But Not For Health Care[PIC]

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:20 PM CDT

isn't that the truth?

World's Craziest Stunts [ DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME]

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:20 PM CDT

There are plenty of crazy ways to risk your life - driving a motorbike at top speed into a parked van, lying pink-faced while a truck drives over your stomach, and allowing yourself to be trapped and handcuffed in a spinning washing machine - but while most people wouldn't entertain such foolishness, stuntmen are queueing up to sample them all.

Wall Street to GOP: Drop Dead

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:00 PM CDT

Republicans are the party of business, eh? Mmmm... not so much anymore.

Skull of Prehistoric Giant Goose with Teeth Found

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Scientists have found a new huge and well-preserved fossil of a goose and duck relative that swam around what is now England 50 million years ago flashing sharp, toothy smiles.

Revenge on a roommate with a buttered floor.

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:40 PM CDT

Daughter of Hate Cleric Omar Bakri Mohammed is Pole Dancer

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:30 PM CDT

Yasmin Fostok, 27, leads a secret life after rebelling against her fanatical Muslim dad — who rants against Western "depravity". "She was brought up a strict Muslim and had all of his extreme teachings about morality drummed into her head. she said of her dad.."His views are nothing to do with me. I am an adult, my own person.

10 Movies that Teach You to Commit Crimes

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:20 PM CDT

Movies teach us many things in life, ranging from how to win over the love of your life with quippy dialogue to how to survive on a plane full of snakes. However, one thing they often ignore is how to commit specific crimes. The problem with most crime movies is that they're vague about how a crime is actually being committed on a technical level.

Lance Armstrong will race in Tour of California

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:10 PM CDT

Lance Armstrong announced today that he would ride in America's biggest cycling stage race, the Amgen Tour of California.Armstrong made the announcement at Interbike, a cycling convention in Las Vegas.The news came one day after Armstrong officially announced his return to professional cycling after a three-year break.

Led Zeppelin Are Set for a Reunion Tour in Summer of 2009

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 06:00 PM CDT

Rock legends Led Zeppelin are set for a reunion tour after singer Robert Plant finally caved in and agreed to join them. Guitarist Jimmy Page, 64, bassist John Paul Jones, 62, and drummer Jason Bontam, 42, had resigned themselves to touring without Plant.

Gearhead Builds An Amazing Car From Junk

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:50 PM CDT

The Ariel Atom is an amazing car and a sure-fire way to lose your license in a hurry, but with a price tag north of 50 grand, it can be tough putting one in your driveway. Unless you build it yourself. That's just what one enterprising but so far anonymous gearhead in Utah did, cobbling together an impressive copy of the Atom from junk.

Interview: Good Old Games and the "idiocy" of DRM

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:40 PM CDT

The DRM debate has been around for quite some time now, and as a marketable idea, its stock has gone down dramatically in recent years. Bands, movie makers, and indie game developers are all experimenting with content distributed without DRM, and knowledgeable consumers are beginning to make a stand against the overly-restrictive nature.

That Should Do the Trick [PIC]

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT

Just puttin out a fire, no big deal.

Fiscal conservative. [pics]

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:12 PM CDT

Wow lol

30+ Websites that Feature a Hand-Drawn Style

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:00 PM CDT

In the past 5 years we've seen an increasing trend of designers using a hand drawn style on their websites. Here are some great examples of the use of a hand drawn style in web design.

The $700 Billion Bailout Plan: How it Really Works.. [COMIC]

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 05:00 PM CDT

This is what the bailout really amounts to in the end.

Control your TV simply by waving your arm

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:52 PM CDT

Consumers will soon be able to control their TV screens or home entertainment systems simply by waving their hand, thanks to technology developed by Toshiba's Cambridge Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge.

Playing Nintendo's Brain Trainer Can Improve Childrens Math

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:50 PM CDT

Children playing Nintendo can significantly improve their maths skills and extend their attention spans, according to research. Researchers found that a 20-minute problem-solving session on the game "Dr Kawashima's Brain Training" at the start of each day dramatically raised pupils' test scores. The handheld Nintendo DS game even improved

This Call to the Bullpen Is Eroding My Stomach Lining

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:30 PM CDT

On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reported that National League scouts aren't fond of the New York Mets relief corps. To put it in the words of one NL talent evaluator: "Their bullpen is bleeping brutal.'' The bullpen wasn't the biggest villain in New York's latest loss

Evangelist arrested on child porn charges

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:22 PM CDT

Evangelist Tony Alamo was arrested Thursday in Flagstaff, Arizona, on charges related to a child porn investigation, an FBI spokesman said.

New Paint Can Heal its Own Scratches

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:10 PM CDT

THE dread that grips every car owner when they pull into a parking space that is slightly too small could soon be prevented by an invention from Japan — a transparent vehicle body paint that repairs scratches on its own.

Exploding custard truck sends driver running

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:00 PM CDT

A truck driver has been forced to flee after the 60,000 tins of custard and rice pudding he was transporting began to explode. The cans of dessert exploded "like fireworks" after the a blaze broke out. The driver was unaware that his lorry, carrying 26 tonnes of Ambrosia custard and rice pudding to a local supermarket, was on fire.

Ball of batteries cools and forms organic object

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:00 PM CDT

Montreal-based artist Michel de Broin's "Dead Star" is a sculpture made from residual batteries at the end of their lifespan. The piece is currently on display at Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology in NYC as part of the "Untethered" show which opened on Thursday and runs until October 25th.

Greatest Magnum P.I. Moment Ever

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:40 PM CDT

How does Hillerman's character know how to speak to the bird? This is beyond awesome.

The Only One Reason to Jailbreak Your iPhone: Full Internet

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:30 PM CDT

The Word is out - Netshare Sux, iPhone Modem Sux. You need only one reason to jailbreak your iPhone - PDAnet    Category: Apple   Image: orange logo

The Top 15 Hottest Women on Television

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Fall means one thing – television is back, baby!! With new shows premiering and old favorites returning, it's time to hit the recliner and settle in for the night. In the meantime, as you dream of slouching on the couch and trying to find the remote, indulge in the top 15 hottest women currently on television.

England to France Propelled by a Jetpack

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

To infinity and beyond - "Fusion Man" makes historic Channel flight.

War games fanatic Matthew Pyke killed by gamer from Germany

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Internet war games fanatic Matthew Pyke was stabbed to death by a fellow player who flew from Germany to murder him after an online dispute, police believe.

New Valkyrie Trailer

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 03:00 PM CDT

Watch the theatrical trailer for Valkyrie

How Your Laptop Will Just Keep Getting Faster

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 02:50 PM CDT

Three deep-in-the-lab technologies will extend PCs' relentless power boosts.

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