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Get your Palin and Biden Halloween masks here. For free!

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 09:10 PM CDT

Print and cut out these nifty Sarah Palin and Joe Biden Halloween masks and wear them to your next costume party. Or just attach one to the coat rack and scare the beejezus out of your roommate.

Paragliding at Aurlandfjord, Norway -- A Breathtaking Scene!

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Top 10 Best Guitar Players of All Time

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:40 PM CDT

Watch here videos of the 10 best guitar players of all time. One of the most important instruments in modern music, the guitar is at the basis of popular rhythms such as rock and blues. Considered gods by many fans, guitar players have a role as crucial as that of many singers, when it comes to exciting the audience.

Cracking open the fourth-gen iPod nano [PICS]

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:30 PM CDT

It's time to break open the latest iPod and explore what's on the inside.

The Usual Suspects In Tech Support

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:20 PM CDT

Why McCain & Palin won't ask Obama about Ayers

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:10 PM CDT

Why doesn't John McCain take the next debate as an opportunity to ask Senator Obama about Bill Ayers? What I want a reporter to ask Sarah Palin and John McCain is, "What is that you think Senator Obama is hiding? You keep asking the question, so you must think there is an answer. What is it? What is Senator Obama not telling us about Bill Ayers?

Top 10 Movie Losers

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Losers are everywhere. It's a scientific fact and the silver screen has had its fair share over the years.

How to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 08:00 PM CDT

Eating more fruits and vegetables is a requirement for every healthy eater. But when you buy more fresh produce, do you end up throwing away more than you eat? You're not alone.

DIY, 100 MPG Car is Back on the Road After 20 Year Hiatus

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:50 PM CDT

Through the forums I learned about the interesting story of a two men who built a super-efficient car back in 1984 to combat high gas prices, only to pull it off the road again when prices became more manageable. The two, Craig Henderson and Bill Green, founded Avion in 1984 and then spent two years building a 100 MPG sports car.

Apple October 2008 Notebook Event Rumor Roundup

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:40 PM CDT

Apple has made it clear that the event will focus on notebook computers. In addition, a leaked Apple support document confirms that "late 2008" MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be amongst the products announced. While there's been no definite word about MacBook Air updates, it seems reasonable to expect that MacBook Airs could also be updated to late

Blizzard "Can't" Refund Money For Downloads That Didn't Work

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:30 PM CDT

He tried to download a copy of Diablo II from their digital store, but the download didn't work. Blizzard's customer service then tried to download it again — which also didn't work. Finally, they told him to buy it at an actual store — which he did. Now he's bought the game three times and would like some money back.

YouTube fumbles remote with full-length TV shows

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:20 PM CDT

YouTube, the world's largest destination for user-generated content, is testing full-length TV shows from major studios as a new way to make money. Right now, though, it's a good thing Google effectively announced this as an early beta.

Robot Prototype Finds, Attacks and Kills Breast Cancer Cells

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:00 PM CDT

Here's one in the plus column for the looming robot uprising: a prototype developed by University of Maryland professor Jaydev Desai could one day diagnose, hunt, and destroy breast cancer cells all in one sitting, and in a much more efficient manner than we ham-handed human beings.

McCain tussles with Palin over whipping up a mob mentality

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:00 PM CDT

McCain campaign official confirms that John McCain has fallen out with his vice-presidential running mate, Sarah, about the direction of his White House campaign. In trying to carve out a name for herself in the Republican base, she is destroying the little honour he has left

DIY In House Mini-Golf Course is Equal Parts Stupid/Retarded

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 07:00 PM CDT

These guys built a fairly elaborate putt putt shot in their house, leading down their stairs and around the corner. Must have been really bored.

Duncan Hunter's son caught receiving donations for earmarks

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 06:50 PM CDT

Defense contractors who received millions of dollars in government earmarks arranged by Rep. Duncan Hunter are now helping to fill the campaign coffers of his son. Officials at several companies have benefited from the pet project spending requests that the veteran Republican lawmaker inserted into often-unrelated legislation.

Armstrong to race in 2009 Giro d'Italia

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 06:21 PM CDT

Lance Armstrong agreed to ride in next year's Giro d'Italia, giving him a crucial test before his attempt to win an eighth Tour de France title. "I will give my utmost, and not only to prepare for the Tour," Armstrong said in a statement from race organizers RCS Sport.

Nanotechnology boosts war on superbugs

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 06:10 PM CDT

The researchers, led by Dr Rachel McKendry and Professor Gabriel Aeppli, developed ultra-sensitive probes capable of providing new insight into how antibiotics work, paving the way for the development of more effective new drugs.

Cowboys' Romo Has Broken Finger, May Miss 4 Weeks

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 06:00 PM CDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out for up to four weeks.

Bush critic Krugman wins 2008 Nobel for economics

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:50 PM CDT

By Anna Ringstrom and Sven Nordenstam STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - U.S. economist Paul Krugman, a well-known critic of the Bush administration for policies that he argues led to the current financial crisis, won the 2008 Nobel prize for economics on Monday. Meanwhile, Pres. Bush has the audacity to attack Krugman's views...unreal.

Bonobos hunt and kill other primates, study reveals

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:42 PM CDT

Chimpanzees are known to form bands to hunt and kill other monkeys. But bonobos, another primate closely related to humans and chimps, were thought to confine their hunting to forest antelopes, squirrels and rodents. Not so, a new study finds.

Distractions At Work Could Help Problem-Solving

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:30 PM CDT

Distractions in the workplace have long been a source of complaint between colleagues but according to a new study, they may actually help us solve problems.

VIDEO: Family Keeps Webbed Fingers

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:21 PM CDT

A family in India chooses to opt out of surgery to correct a congenital condition known as syndactyly, in which one or more digits are fused together.

What's Next After Web 2.0

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:11 PM CDT

As the world financial crisis has gotten gradually worse over the past few weeks, I've been pondering what this means for the Web. ReadWriteWeb as a publication focuses on technology - web products and trends - rather than business and VC happenings.

Rangers prospect Cherepanov dies during KHL game

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 05:00 PM CDT

RIP Alex, 19 is way too young. You were a solid prospect, and the hockey world will miss you.

Break out the bubbly: White wine may be good for you

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:51 PM CDT

White wines like champagne may offer the same cardiac benefits as red plonk, and even beer lovers may get some protection, research suggests

Ringo Starr Doesn't Like Fans Anymore

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:40 PM CDT

Former Beatle Ringo Starr will no longer sign memorabilia for fans and will throw away all fan mail he receives in the future, he has said.

In your face! Literally. [PIC]

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:31 PM CDT

Sam Peter got to know Vitali Klitschko's jab very well on Saturday.

The Babes and Beasts of BlizzCon 2008

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:21 PM CDT

Irivine-based Blizzard, makers of a certain MMORPG that is known to suck many a significant other in for days on end, had their annual convention in Anaheim over the weekend. Attendees got a taste of Diablo 3, Starcraft II and World of Warcraft expansion packs.

McAfee sees rise in stock scams, social engineering attacks

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:20 PM CDT

Security firm predicts scammers will try to use exploits to manipulate the stock market. Also: Expect more social engineering that piggybacks on big news events.

OOOPS!!! Acorn Releases 2006 Photo Of McCain at Acorn Event

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 04:10 PM CDT

McCain, still spiting much of his party on immigration at the time, was the headliner.

Productivity 2.0: How the New Rules Are Changing the Game

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:50 PM CDT

For years, books and articles and blogs on productivity have been showing us how to be more productive: crank out the tasks, multi-task, work faster, be organized. In short, they've taught us to be a good part of a corporation that wants more out of us. But that's old-school productivity Today let's take a look at Productivity 2.0

Crysis: Warhead Gameplay Perf and IQ

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

The follow-up to Crysis has arrived, along with its promise of much-needed improved graphical performance. We'll tell you if it really is better optimized, and just what kind of performance you can get out of the four best video cards you can buy today.

Stone (40,000 BC) vs iPhone (2008)

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

A feature comparison between a stone and an iPhone.

A Tattoo the whole family can enjoy (PIC)

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

At just the right height for kids!

Stupid Manager Crashes Forklift

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Dumb managers like this need to refresh their training. He leaves the lift up going through a doorway, tipping over the cab and throwing himself out.

Apple's New Notebooks: What We Should Expect

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Tomorrow sees the unveiling of Apple's new notebooks. What can we expect? The official invitation, sent out just last Thursday, doesn't offer much. We get the slogan, "The spotlight turns to notebooks" and a picture of a notebook, probably metal, partially illuminated by – you guessed it – a spotlight. Reading the hieroglyphs of Apple's promo...

WSJ.com - Opinion: Obama's 95% Illusion

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:10 PM CDT

How can Obama cut taxes for 95 percent of tax filers when 33% of filers pay no taxes? That's easy: he does it through equivocation or you could call it redefining the meaning of "tax cut" or you might just call it lying through his teeth. This con, ignored by the MSM, is on a par with the infamous "That depends on what the meaning of is is."

Internet TV Universal Remote: Quick Links to All Free Shows

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:00 PM CDT

You already know about all of the different ways to watch TV online. Now you just want links to your favorite shows (plus all those new ones) as quickly as possible so you can ditch your TiVo and TV once and for all. Our Internet TV remote has the best links to every prime-time show currently streaming online at full length.

Compressed Air Cars Coming To New Zealand

Posted: 13 Oct 2008 03:00 PM CDT

Buzzing about in a compressed air-powered car will be an option for environmentally conscious Kiwis later this year.

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