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'Oprah Winfrey Show' May Be Close To Its End

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 08:55 PM CST

"The Oprah Winfrey Show" may cease airing in 2011 when Winfrey walks away from the U.S. TV talk show, an executive says.

Earth Can't Cope, New Planets Needed

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 08:40 PM CST

In their recent Living Planet Report for this year, the World Wildlife Federation is suggesting that this planet's resources won't be enough for us. "Effectively, the Earth's regenerative capacity can no longer keep up with demand – people are turning resources into waste faster than nature can turn waste back into resources.

Cop Gets Run Over Riding Motorcycle

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 08:20 PM CST

Check out this clip taken from a traffic camera. A car runs a red light and hits a cop on a motorcycle crossing the intersection. No chance this guy talked his way out of a ticket

Foreplay is overrated, researchers claim

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 08:10 PM CST

Foreplay may be overrated according to a survey based on 2,300 women, which found that it has little or no significance when it comes to the likelihood of having an orgasm. The duration of intercourse – 16.2 minutes on average – is the clincher, according to the research.

A wheelie amazing day at the motor races

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST

Watch what happens when the tire comes of a racing car- and develops a life of its own...

Gorgeous Aerial Shot of Golden Gate Bridge (S.F.)

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 07:50 PM CST

Dramatic pic, enlargeable, wallpaper.

Court Orders IBM Executive to Stop Working for Apple

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 07:31 PM CST

A U.S. District Court in New York has ordered former IBM executive Mark Papermaster to immediately stop working for Apple. Papermaster was recently wooed away from IBM after being offered what he described as "a once in a lifetime opportunity".

Top 10 Things to Look Forward to in Windows 7

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 07:10 PM CST

While the next iteration of the ubiquitous Microsoft desktop operating system, Windows 7, isn't a dramatic overhaul of its predecessor Windows Vista, it does fix several sore spots and add a few welcome features.

Iowa upsets #3 Penn State

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 07:00 PM CST

Formerly 3rd-ranked Nittany Lions tried to continue their Big Ten undefeated season. The Hawkeyes put an end to their quest 24-23.

Ghostbusters The Press Release, The New Screens

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 06:40 PM CST

It's been hard to get any real confirmation about the Ghostbusters game. Now they've sent along this handy-dandy official press release on the whole matter pointing out what we already know and reassuring us that Terminal Reality is still developing the game.Ghostbusters: The Video Game is still set for a 2009 release on six game systems worldwide.

WTF: 8-year-old Arrested in Double-Homicide

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 06:40 PM CST

An 8-year-old Arizona boy may face double-murder charges in the shooting death of his father and another man at the family residence, The Arizona Republic reported Friday on its Web site.

Why do women always feel colder than men?

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 06:20 PM CST

Research is emerging to suggest that our biological thermostats are set to slightly different levels. We all feel the cold to different degrees, depending on our gender, fitness, age, diet, how much sleep we have, and even the company we keep. The study revealed that people who are lonely or socially excluded are more aware of the cold.

The Office - Customer Survey - Deleted Scene

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 06:10 PM CST

A deleted scene from last night's episode of The Office.

Androgynous Leaders Mean Increased Innovation

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 05:50 PM CST

Androgynous leaders, that is, leaders with both masculine and feminine traits, are the ones who best succeed at creating a good climate for innovation, according to a Norwegian researcher

Hot College Chick Pulls Classic Prank

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 05:30 PM CST

Guys will believe anything a sexy girl says, and this dumb dude is no exception. He leaves himself open in a sensitive spot.

Mystery of the screaming mummy

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 05:30 PM CST

It was a blood-curdling discovery. The mummy of a young man with his hands and feed bound, his face contorted in an eternal scream of pain. But who was he and how did he die?

ABC Reveals: LOST is Coming Back - Soon!

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 04:40 PM CST

"Lost" is coming back, and sooner than you might think. An exclusive from the Hollywood Reporter.

Anatomy of a hug (COMIC)

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 04:30 PM CST

Brilliant.

Barack Obama’s Top 5 technology promises

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 04:10 PM CST

Silicon Valley has been complaining for years that government has neglected a technology-focused promotion of education, but besides with, what can the IT industry expect from the new president? TG Daily re-visited Obama's speeches and highlight what we believe are the five most important technology promises, besides education.

Stifler talking honestly about his shitty movies

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 04:00 PM CST

Seann William Scott talks honestly about reading some of the negative reviews of his movie, movie reviews on the web, and just comes across as a very cool guy.

China Hijacks Popular BitTorrent Sites

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 03:50 PM CST

China is not new to censoring the Internet, but up until now, BitTorrent sites have never been blocked. Recently however, several reports came in from China, indicating that popular BitTorrent sites such as Mininova, isoHunt and The Pirate Bay had been hijacked. The sites became inaccessible, instead redirecting to the leading Chinese search engine

Where the hell did I park my car?

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 03:40 PM CST

Tom Turkey swears it was in this row.

What Will 'Saturday Night Live' Do Next?

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 03:20 PM CST

Once every four years, the sketch comedy show, far past its comedic prime, gets a much-needed boost in ratings thanks to spot-on impressions of politicos and candidates. This year, Tina Fey's hilarious Sarah Palin impression helped give it a 70% bump in ratings. Sadly, Fey said she won't be continuing her role as the winking hockey mom.

Your Family is Awesome. Spending Time With Them Isn't.

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 03:00 PM CST

Family Shmamily: Top 10 tv characters you'd rather spend the holidays with. Dwight Schrute?! Hell yes.

Top 5 Misleading Propaganda Films of the Decade (w/ VIDS)

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:40 PM CST

That's the beauty of propaganda: It's extremism at its artistic finest. Put a catchy tune to it and people will believe anything. HILARIOUS videos from 40s, 50s and 60s on porno, LSD, gays, taxes and more...

5 Jobs You Wanted as a Kid (And Why They Suck)

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:40 PM CST

5 Jobs You Wanted as a Kid (And Why They Suck)

Solar Sailor Sun Sails To Be Fitted to Chinese Cargo Ships

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:10 PM CST

Solar Sailor company announced they'd signed a deal with China's biggest shipping line, COSCO, to fit some of their jumbo jet sized solar-powered sails to a tanker and bulk carrier.

ESPN - Praying for Closure

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:00 PM CST

Two years after the murder of Miami defensive lineman Bryan Pata, his family and friends wonder if anyone still cares.

Huge Two Punch Knockout

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:00 PM CST

This is a pretty one-sided fight that the crowd must've known would end in one vicious combo.

Top 5 “Crazy” Michael Crichton Ideas That Actually Came True

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 02:00 PM CST

Given the recent death of best-selling author and sci-fi pioneer Michael Crichton, we thought it was the perfect time to reflect on some of his most innovative and fascinating ideas…that just happened to have come true.

Energy: Can Obama Keep it Clean?

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:50 PM CST

Americans still rank environmental concerns way down the list of challenges they want their next president to address, while the economy and energy consistently rank near the top. But even as the financial crisis consumes Americans' minds, there remains a looming environmental crisis.

If State Signs Were More Truthful (PICS)

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:40 PM CST

Some state signs don't seem to prepare tourists for the state they're about to enter. So here are some more realistic state signs.

NASA - The Sun Shows Signs of Life

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:20 PM CST

After two-plus years of few sunspots, even fewer solar flares, and a generally eerie calm, the sun is finally showing signs of life. "I think solar minimum is behind us," says sunspot forecaster David Hathaway of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. His statement is prompted by an October flurry of sunspots.

Why bros before hos is a fantasy

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:10 PM CST

Kevin Rose Interviews Former Digg Suitor Al Gore

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:00 PM CST

Al Gore and Kevin Rose are going head-to-head this evening on Current TV at 10pm.

Insane Ballooning Stunt

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 01:00 PM CST

A man gets 11,000 feet up into the air by hanging onto a bunch of helium-filled party balloons...

Rodney Mullen. [VID]

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 12:50 PM CST

I could give this video a fuller title, but the dude's name should suffice. I'm sure we're all familiar with how awesome and talented Rodney Mullen is, but I stumbled on this footage tonight and saw some clips/tricks of his I've never seen before. The music and editing is also done really well.

Beatles "Hard Day’s Night" Chord Mystery solved w/Math!

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 12:40 PM CST

The most famous opening chord in rock & Roll:For 40 years nobody knew for sure what it was. Many guitar players have tried in vain to recreate the sound but usually fail miserably. Well, someone has figured it out - not a musician, but a Dalhousie mathematician.

10 Gadgets To Help You Cope With The End of Daylight Savings

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 12:40 PM CST

Ever since daylight saving time ended last weekend, I've been a little depressed. By the time work is through, there is nothing but bleak, cold darkness outside. It perpetually feels later than it really is, and the horrible reality is that it will only get worse. By December 21st many of us will be experiencing full-on seasonal depression

Report: White House e-mail system attacked

Posted: 08 Nov 2008 12:30 PM CST

It was revealed this week that the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain were hacked over the summer. Now, a report has surfaced that the White House has suffered multiple attacks in recent months as well.

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