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| 7 Sarah Palin Impersonators Who Are So Good - It's Scary Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:20 PM CDT |
| The 8 Movies to See in the Month of October Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:10 PM CDT If we are good at anything here at FSR, it is the creation of lists and guides — big, sweeping assessments and recommendations that can be bantered about for days on end in the comment area. And there's nothing wrong with that, because we love writing them and it's clear that you love discussing them — it is a win/win for all of us. With that in mi |
| Branson’s Virgin spaceships to gather climate data Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:00 PM CDT One of the pioneers of commercial space travel is Richard Branson with his Virgin Galactic vehicles that will take passengers on sub-orbital flights 68 miles above the earth - just outside earth's 'boundary' with space. |
| Skype security flub leads to discovery of Chinese monitoring Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:00 PM CDT Researchers have found evidence that Skype and Chinese partner TOM Online are monitoring text communications online for "sensitive" topics, and storing extensive logs on publicly-accessible servers. Not only is this a major security risk, it also raises questions as to what level Skype is complying with the requests of the Chinese government. |
| TIME (Joe Klein): McCain is Angry, Obama is in Control Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:00 PM CDT While McCain blusters, teeth clenched and oozing sarcasm and disdain, Obama has kept his head -- and now he's taking control of the election. |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2008 09:00 PM CDT Balsa wood Canon DSLR is a perfect object of desire for both photography aficionados and people who like crafts. The steps are really simple, and the results —as you will see in the article look great. |
| Ultrasound machine turns cheap plonk into fine wine .. Posted: 02 Oct 2008 08:45 PM CDT .. in 30 minutes. Inventor Casey Jones says the £350 gadget uses ultrasound technology to recreate the effects of decades of ageing by colliding alcohol molecules inside the bottle. |
| Airport 'X-ray art' won't amuse TSA Posted: 02 Oct 2008 08:30 PM CDT Artist Evan Roth wants to send a message to the TSA that he is fed up with all the airport security nonsense. His nervy method of delivery - special metal plates inserted in carry-on bags - has already gotten the attention of screeners in trial runs. Among the messages: "Nothing to see here" and what Roth calls "the exact opposite of a box cutter." |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2008 08:20 PM CDT This man went on to score 4 touchdowns in a single game. |
| Watchmen! - Someone has Seen 20 minutes of it and likes it Posted: 02 Oct 2008 08:10 PM CDT From Aint it cool |
| W. VA. Mine Workers boycott Protest Anti-Obama NRA Coercion Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:50 PM CDT Good for them. |
| Violations Reported at 94% of Nursing Homes Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:40 PM CDT More than 90 percent of nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards last year, and for-profit homes were more likely to have problems than other types of nursing homes, federal investigators say in a report issued on Monday. |
| Donaghy Is The Only Crooked Ref : Pedowitz Report Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:30 PM CDT The NBA released the findings of the Pedowitz Reporttoday, and apparently Tim Donaghy is the only referee found to beinvolved in the gambling scandal. David Stern at the press conference,"There are no cheating infidels in the NBA. Never!" |
| Seven Animated Movies More Sequel-Worthy Than Kung-Fu Panda Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:30 PM CDT Ever wonder which animated films should have sequels? Well, this article attempts to answer that question by listing a few such movies. |
| Kristen Schaal Hosts The Daily Show in a Palin-esque Way Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:20 PM CDT Kristen Schaal takes over The Daily Show despite being uninformed and disinterested by world affairs. But hey! At least she excites the base, right? |
| Mistakes that Keep You From Losing Weight Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:20 PM CDT Not shedding the pounds as quickly as you'd like? The answer may be found in these common gym mistakes. |
| Ladies and Gents..the difference between them Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:10 PM CDT [PICS] |
| George Lucas' next big thing (it's not Star Wars) Posted: 02 Oct 2008 07:05 PM CDT George Lucas' "Red Tails" is ready for takeoff. Anthony Hemingway, who has directed episodes of "The Wire," "CSI: NY" and "ER," will helm the long-gestating World War II film, which Lucas set aside to work on "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" |
| NFL vs NCAA: Football Cheerleader Showdown (PICS) Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:50 PM CDT |
| The 7 Most Completely Bizarre McDonald's Commercials Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:40 PM CDT McDonald's is pretty much as wholesome a slice of Americana as we have. Only, not so much when you take a look at some of these perturbing commercials throughout McDonald's history. |
| Yum Brands to add calorie info to menu boards Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:30 PM CDT Curious about how many calories are packed into that burrito or fried chicken you crave? Fast-food company Yum Brands Inc. says it's taking the guesswork out of counting calories.The parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food said Wednesday it will voluntarily... |
| The Significance of Apple's Product Placement Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:20 PM CDT As services like DVR become more prevalent, consumers are watching fewer and fewer commercials, and product placement is becoming increasingly more significant. It doesn't matter how funny or creative a commercial is if people are fast forwarding through them. So how does Apple get its products onto some of todays most popular shows? |
| 5 Things You Didn't Know About Hooters...Restaurant That Is Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:10 PM CDT There's an old saying that reminds us how times change, but people don't. What's also true is that times change, but hooters don't -- except that they've gotten much bigger over the last 25 years. This is also true about the restaurant. |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2008 06:00 PM CDT Acting legend Robert de Niro endorsing Obama. First political speech he has ever done saying that finally one person has inspired him and gave him hope for change!!!!! |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:50 PM CDT McCain is nothing like Bush... |
| Jay-Z Performing Free Concert To Support Obama Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:40 PM CDT "The good folks at Obama For President just made your week. Jay-Z will play a free show in Bayfront Park Amphitheater this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. to drum up voter registration for his favorite presidential candidate." |
| 12 Movie Sequels That Must Never Get Made Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:30 PM CDT Sometimes temptation can be all-consuming, especially when you're still chasing a repeat of your first high. That's why, Hollywood, we're staging this sequel intervention — because sometimes, it's like you're on crack. So we've provided you with this 12-step list of movies that need no continuation. Seriously, back off. |
| Your Brain Can Run on Alternative Energy Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:20 PM CDT When the human body kicks into high gear, the brain can run on recycled, alternative energy to make the whole system more efficient, scientists have discovered. The new research shows that the brain can switch to lactate during strenuous exercise, using the muscles' byproduct as backup fuel. |
| How Exactly Did NASCAR Get in the Bail Out Plan?!?!???? Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:10 PM CDT Title III Sec. 317. "A Seven-year cost recovery period for motorsports racing track facility." ---- That's fancy talk for "Bush likes NASCAR". |
| The Curse of the Devil Rays (and other baseball curses) Posted: 02 Oct 2008 05:00 PM CDT Baseball is obsessed with curses: the Curse of the Babe, the Curse of the Billy Goat, the Curse of Mark Prior's Right Shoulder. We're wondering if there's another curse the baseball faithful should be considering: The Curse of the Devil. |
| Epic Embarrassment (Slightly NSFW PHOTO) Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:50 PM CDT Moms shouldn't open their children's parcels. |
| Ron Paul on Bloomberg TV 10/02/08 Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:40 PM CDT |
| Barack Obama Campaign Launches Official iPhone Application - sweet? Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:30 PM CDT Tell iPhone users to visit http://www.barackobama.com/iphone and download the Obama '08 free application. Use it to organize your contacts and make calls into key battleground states. |
| Simplify System Security With the Uncomplicated Firewall Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:20 PM CDT The Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a new tool from Ubuntu whose goal is to make configuration of the built-in Linux packet filter less complicated and more secure for novice users. You must run UFW commands as root, so in Ubuntu, you must preface them with the sudo command. |
| ‘Watchmen’ Shows Messy Side of Super Hero Life Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:10 PM CDT The scenes on display Wednesday spared nothing when it comes to the messy side of the super life. One scene in the R-rated film has an unclothed pair of heroes lounging in their high-powered "Owl Ship" after a love-making session. Another focused on the gore-spattered ceiling left behind by some super-action... |
| Apple files motion for dismissal of Psystar counterclaims Posted: 02 Oct 2008 04:00 PM CDT Apple has filed a motion with U.S. District Court seeking to dismiss the claims of Psystar, which allege that Apple has used a monopoly position as the manufacturer of Mac computers to cause restraint of trade, unfair competition, and other violations of antitrust law. |
| McCain pulling out of Michigan Posted: 02 Oct 2008 03:50 PM CDT John McCain is pulling out of Michigan, according to two Republicans, a stunning move a month away from Election Day that indicates the difficulty Republicans are having in finding blue states to put in play. A McCain event planned for next week in Plymouth, Michiigan, has been canceled. |
| Who writes Linux: Corporate America Posted: 02 Oct 2008 03:50 PM CDT I thought the urban myth that Linux is written by unwashed, unemployed hackers living in their parents' basements was long dead. It turns out its still alive, so let me shove back into its grave once more. |
| Green Collar Jobs to Fuel Future Economy Posted: 02 Oct 2008 03:30 PM CDT With the economic downturn, many job markets seem in peril. However, investment in energy efficiency and renewable-energy strategies could create 2 million jobs in two years, economists claim. |
| Baghdad to Get Its Own Skatepark Posted: 02 Oct 2008 03:20 PM CDT Aspen is about as far as you can get from Baghdad. There are no suicide bombings, no power outages, food shortages or military checkpoints in this upscale enclave. But there is a skatepark, and Llewellyn Werner points to it as he explains why his project has the potential to transform Baghdad from a volatile war zone into a shining hub of tourism. |
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