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Obama Makes Keith Olbermann's Worst Person List

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann named -- gasp -- Sen. Barack Obama one of the "Worst Persons In The World" on Monday's show. Why? You'll have to watch the video below (but you'll probably agree with Keith, especially if you're Michelle Obama):

Top 100 Albums of the 1990s

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

Our perception of that decade are different now, our personal tastes have expanded, and our knowledge of the music has deepened. Revisionism ushers in new classics which had simply been forgotten or altogether undiscovered.

Admit It, The Stormtrooper Hoodie is a Little Tempting

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 09:10 PM CDT

By Mark Ecko, this Stormtrooper hoodie will ensure that, at a moment's notice, you will be ready for an impromptu Star Wars convention or back alley role-playing fest. It may sound like overkill, but to the die-hard Star Wars fan, it's a whole lot easier than carrying around plastic armor everywhere you go.

The Rare Birth of an Ocean: Geographic Evolution in Africa

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Formation of an ocean is a rare event, one few scientists have ever witnessed. Yet this geophysical nativity is unfolding today in one of the hottest and most inhospitable corners of the globe. Visit the site in safety through this extraordinary photographic essay

Katharine Zaleski: Couric Interview: Palin Repeats Age Swipe

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Palin: The gift that keeps on giving.

The Federal Reserve is destroying the dollar and our economy

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 08:50 PM CDT

G Edward Griffin - Creature From Jekyll Island A Second Look at the Federal Reserve ( Abolish the Federal Reserve )

Teen Wanted Mom Dead To Pay For Girlfriend's Breast Implants

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 08:40 PM CDT

Teenager used a wooden baseball bat on his own mother so he could use her money to pay for breast implants for his girlfriend!

Student makes award winning movie with a budget of $180!

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 08:40 PM CDT

Inspired by his best friend's ordeal but having only $180 to spare, a Canadian student created a movie that won a film festival last week, in Virginia, and had the worldwide premiere at the West Hollywood International Film Festival. There is the trailer and more info about the movie - called "419: the Nigerian Scam".

Gallup: Voters Prefer Obama's Handling of Financial Crisis

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 08:20 PM CDT

A USA Today/Gallup poll on politicians' handling of the financial crisis shows only Barack Obama getting a higher approval than disapproval rating on the subject, with 46% approving and 43% disapproving. John McCain, who "suspended" his campaign to deal with the issue, had an approval rating of 37% and disapproval rating of 53% on the subject.

God Prefers Atheists

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 07:40 PM CDT

Microsoft to Develop Voice-Recognition iPhone App By June

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 07:30 PM CDT

Microsoft is indeed working on an iPhone application. As many predicted, it is the Microsoft's Tellme unit that is actively developing a program for Apple's iPhone. Tellme offers voice-activated search for a variety of phones, including the BlackBerry.

Awesome Thing #928: Eating Foods You loved as a Kid

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 07:20 PM CDT

The flood of memories that come shooting back when you eat food you loved as a kid is a giant, neuron-splattering head rush.

Seattle Lands Women's Lingerie Football Team...Score!

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 07:10 PM CDT

An offshoot of the uber-popular Lingerie Bowl halftime show that's appeared during Super Bowls past, there's now a fledgling league of extraordinary women who will play tackle football in their underwear. Tryouts for the Seattle team, the Mist, are this Friday at Greenlake, although official league play won't start for another year...

Why Caffeine and Sugar are Poor Substitutes for Sleep

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 07:00 PM CDT

When you're living with less sleep than your body needs to operate, it's tempting to go the easy route and keep yourself alert with caffeine and sugar. But these quick fixes can make things worse in the long run...

Michael Moore: The Rich Are Staging a Coup This Morning

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Let me cut to the chase. The biggest robbery in the history of this country is taking place as you read this.

If you could gain any sense, what would it be? (COMIC)

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Just be ready to defend your choice...at any cost :)

10 Awesome Acting Performances By Famous Music Stars

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:40 PM CDT

What famous music stars did great acting jobs in movies? And I'm not talking bit parts here. I'm talking real deal acting.Here are 10 performances that I thought were worthy of a mention.

Mark Cuban Told To Fire Avery Johnson Or Else!

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:40 PM CDT

Mark Cuban said multiple players told him they wanted to be traded if Avery Johnson returned as coach this season.

WTF! Woman In Cow Suit Arrested For Creating Chaos

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:30 PM CDT

32-year-old Michelle Allen of Middleton, Ohio was just minding her business, urinating on a neighbor's porch while dressed as a cow, when cops told her to please go home. Later that day, cops were called once again as Allen was blocking traffic and chasing terrified children. It was at this point that cops went ahead and decided to arrest her.

Kenneth Branagh Wants To Direct Thor!? Umm How About Nooo...

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:30 PM CDT

When you think of films about disabled medical students who touch magical hammers and become crime-fighting Norse gods, the first name that springs to mind is obviously Kenneth Branagh. Marvel is currently in talks with Kenneth Branagh about their new Thor movie. In short, Kenneth Branagh wants to direct Thor.

New Resident Evil 5 Screen Shots

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:30 PM CDT

New RE looks amazing!

CNN: Huge European bank fails

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:20 PM CDT

European financial giant Fortis partially nationalized. Three governments to pour 11.2 billion euro ($16.4 billion) into the bank.

McCain Puts $4.25 Million Mansion Up for Sale

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:10 PM CDT

"OK, so after today's financial news, you might not be in the market for a mansion. But if you are, you're in luck! An ad in yesterday's Arizona Republic announced that on October 25, the "former home of Sen. John & Cindy McCain" will be auctioned."

Amazing Dolphin Vid..wtf

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 06:00 PM CDT

It's only a matter of time before those dolphins learn how to weaponize bubbles.

5 Doomsday Films that could happen in reality

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:50 PM CDT

Bailout talks implode, leaving economy's fate unresolved, Chavez reaffirms Russia alliance during visit, Pirates seize ship carrying tanks, ammo. Just click over to CNN.com or any other news site and you'll see why post-apocalyptic and doomsday movies seem more relevant than ever.

McCain: Now Is Not The Time For Blame, But I Blame Obama

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:40 PM CDT

"Now is not the time to affix the blame. It's time to fix the problem." Ten minutes later, the Republican National Committee blasted out an email with the following subject header: "Obama Stood By, Did Nothing, And Showed No Leadership On The Bailout Negotiations."

Who Pushed "Home ownership for every American?" Rick Davis.

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT

Homeownership Alliance Lobbyist President Rick Davis: "State and local governments nationwide must expand their efforts to ensure that every family in America has the opportunity to own a home. The more Americans we have owning homes, the stronger our economy and the greater the benefit." Still want to blame Democrats for Fannie & Freddie?

Sony PS4 Will Use Existing PS3 Cell Processor

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:30 PM CDT

The impending PS4, which we last heard was coming in 2010, might be based on the same Cell processor that currently powers the PS3. Japanese tech site PC Watch said that Sony will forgo designing a completely new processor in a cost-saving attempt, and try to squeeze out some moderate technical advancement on its existing investment.

Mac Download: Top Draw Generates Eye-Catching Wallpaper

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:20 PM CDT

Mac OS X only: Today Google releases Top Draw, a nifty image generation application that rotates its creations on your desktop. Top Draw uses scripts to create colorful psychedelic images, and sets them as your desktop wallpaper with an option to automatically refresh at an interval you set.

McCain's Attack on Veterans - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:20 PM CDT

His respectful rhetoric isn't matched by his votes.

Do We Live in a Giant Cosmic Bubble?

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:10 PM CDT

There could be an explanation for the accelerating expansion of the universe even weirder than dark energy. Earth may be trapped in an abnormal bubble of space-time that is particularly void of matter.

Jason Linkins: MoveOn Demands Apology From Brokaw For Citing

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:10 PM CDT

On last Sunday's Meet The Press, Tom Brokaw closed down the show's Battle of the Campaign Flacks by deflecting the crux of David Axelrod's Iraq-judgement argument with poll numbers that he had at the ready: ...

Now This Is Paragliding. Awesome Aerial Shot Over Sahara

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:10 PM CDT

Paraglider flying over Sahara Desert. Beautiful...

What's next for Tina Fey?

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:10 PM CDT

Step aside, Oprah, TV's got a new queen. Tina's moment has arrived.

McCain Can't Fix the Economic Crisis He Helped Cause

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 05:00 PM CDT

John McCain does not have the ability to fix this economic crisis. Let's make sure everyone knows McCain can't get us out of the mess he got us into in the first place.

WSJ.com - Opinion: Loose Money And the Roots Of the Crisis

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 04:40 PM CDT

No one can believe in the omniscience of central bankers anymore.

Meat-Eating Dinosaur Had Bird-Like Breathing System

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 04:30 PM CDT

The remains of a 30-foot-long predatory dinosaur discovered along the banks of Argentina's Rio Colorado is helping to unravel how birds evolved their unusual breathing system.

Zakaria: McCain's VP choice is 'fundamentally irresponsible'

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 04:20 PM CDT

World affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria said he thinks it would be best for Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, if Gov. Sarah Palin bowed out as his vice presidential running mate. Zakaria says McCain did not put the country first in making his V.P. choice, and he says Palin is not qualified to lead the United States.

Analysis: With Bailout, McCain Reaches Dead End

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 03:50 PM CDT

Republican John McCain has maneuvered himself into a political dead end and has five weeks to find his way out. Last Wednesday, McCain suspended his presidential campaign to insert himself into a $700 billion effort to rescue America's crumbling financial structure. In so doing, he tied himself far more tightly to the bill than did his Democratic

Misleading Claims by McCain on Obama’s Tax Plans

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 03:30 PM CDT

Senator John McCain's remarks during the presidential debate about Senator Barack Obama's position on taxes contained misleading or overstated assertions.

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