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Don't Follow Trends: Set Them!

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:30 PM CST

Do you want to simply follow the latest design trends and create a website that works well but looks just like many other websites out there? Following trends won't set you apart from the rest; it won't help your work make a strong impression. To make something memorable, you'll need an element of creativity and novelty.

The NFL's 11th Annual "Turkey Awards" - The Worst Of The NFL

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:20 PM CST

Its time once again to recognize all those who made headlines for all the wrong reasons...

Surfing the vertical wave

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:10 PM CST

Wind Farms Could Change Weather

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST

A new study suggests that massive wind farms could steer storms and alter the weather if extensive fields of turbines were built.

C'Mon Hollywood... Do Something Different With Bourne!

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST

I'll go on record as saying that I thoroughly enjoyed all three of the Bourne films, but I really don't want to see a fourth if it's going to be a copy of the second and third films. And as much as I appreciate Paul Greengrass's ADHD editing, I think it's time they gave the reigns over to someone else. Don't get me wrong, Greengrass has skills...

Creative and Unusual Bike Designs (PICS)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST

Collection of creative and unusual bicycle designs from around the world.

LeBron to Knicks has to happen

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:50 PM CST

It's ridiculous, of course, and we know this. We know it, know it's ridiculous that there was this much hype, this much attention, this much juice for a November game involving a player who might - might - end up playing for the Knicks two years from now.

What is the Best Hangover Cure?

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:50 PM CST

To help you brave the most—and often least—wonderful time of the year, and because moderating your drinking during the holidays is simply not an option,...more >we offer the following thoroughly researched remedies. Some are ancient, some are new, and nearly all are legal. May the season provide you occasion to try them all.

Keyboard for Blondes. Clue: It's Pink

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:50 PM CST

That headline isn't a cynical, ill thought-out slur on the fairer haired members of humanity. I'd never do that -- after all, some of my best friends are blonde. The Keyboard for Blondes is, in fact the real name of...

Livin' large ain't easy for an NFL big man

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:40 PM CST

The day ends at Taco Bell, which, in his world, sounds inevitable.

ABCDEF...Cookie Monster!

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:40 PM CST

From 1972. Sesame Street had lots of cute segments with the Muppets interacting with real life kids, but this is one of my favorites. Kermit the Frog tries to sing the alphabet song with a girl named Joey, but she keeps teasing him by singing "Cookie Monster" instead of various letters.

Binge Drinking May Drive Heart Disease

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:40 PM CST

As the holidays arrive, researchers have identified the precise mechanisms by which binge drinking contributes to clogs in arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke. The works adds to a growing body of evidence that drinking patterns matter as much, if not more, to risk for cardiovascular disease than the total amount consumed.

QuickTime 7.5.7 allows SD iTunes playback over DisplayPort

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:30 PM CST

Apple on Tuesday night released a new QuickTime update that allows standard definition iTunes movies to play over the new MacBooks' DisplayPort to older displays. The update, currently available only through Software Update on the unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro as well as the second-revision MacBook Air, addresses a

8 Ways to Burn Calories Without Noticing

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:10 PM CST

#6 'Chew sugarless gum.' Research has found that the action of jaw muscles alone burns about 11 calories an hour....

Hubble offers clear view of massive stars

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:50 PM CST

Very massive stars are often the hardest to see, as they're typically embedded in nebulas of gas and dust.

The Sad, Sad Story of U.S. Weather Satellites

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:30 PM CST

According to congressional testimony and government officials, the United States' network of weather & climate satellites is declining so severely that it may soon start losing critical data that could help predict severe storms like Hurricanes Ike. Despite billions of dollars spent, the new fleet of weather satellites may never make it into space.

10 Unusual Items That've Really Been Donated To Food Drives

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:20 PM CST

There are plenty of good ways to give this holiday season (including at a local virtual food drive), but you know the donation misfires are a lot funnier. After the jump, our list of the 10 worst foods collected in Texas food drives.

Guns N' Roses' Lawyer Blasts Dr Pepper

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:20 PM CST

Guns N' Roses' and Axl Rose's lawyer has castigated Dr Pepper, accusing the soda maker of failing to deliver on its "Chinese Democracy" (Black Frog/Geffen) free soda promotion, which the band was never involved in.

Pushing Photoshop to the Limit: 13 Most Advanced tutorials

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:10 PM CST

This article provides 13 Advanced Adobe Photoshop tutorials which can enrich your design skills and improve the quality of your works whether you are using Flash, Illustator, After Effects or Web design.

First impressions: Apple 24-inch LED Cinema Display

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:00 PM CST

As we noted yesterday, Apple's new 24-inch Cinema Display has shipped, and arrived this afternoon.

SnapAds: Survival Of The Fittest Meets Madison Avenue

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:50 PM CST

It's rare to hear about genetics and advertising platforms in the same sentence, but new startup SnapAds has put together an impressive ad service that effectively combines the theory of natural selection with banner ads - with very impressive results.

Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn to miss rest of season?

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:50 PM CST

Sources say Browns quarterback Brady Quinn will be shut down for the season with a broken finger.

Japanese Man Invents Water Powered Engine

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:40 PM CST

A generous mad scientist from Japan who's working towards 6000 inventions.

Dozens of People Killed in Mumbai Attacks

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:30 PM CST

More than 75 people were killed in attacks in Mumbai, and gunmen were believed to have taken hostages in two of the area's most popular hotels for business travelers and tourists.

'Twilight' Star Can't Smoke in Piece, Per Se (PICs)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:30 PM CST

Twilight star Kristen Stewart apparently has no better place to smoke weed than right in front of her Los Angeles residence. In her defense, it's Los Angeles. If she wasn't famous she really wouldn't need to do any kind of intense hiding.

The Coolest and Weirdest Doom Mods Ever [Videos]

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:20 PM CST

With a passion for user-generated content even way back in 1993, iD's John Carmack deliberately designed Doom to be easily editable for players meaning that with a bit of knowledge, anyone could learn the basics of making their own game powered by Doom's tech.

Cy&H: Clown Syndrome

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:20 PM CST

11 Metal Band Cliches

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:20 PM CST

#10 "In The Studio" Footage: Let's be honest, nobody cares what you do in the studio. Mostly this is a reminder how screwed the rest of us are because we have to show up to a job while you guys crack inside jokes and light candles to get the "mood" right so the singer can really dig deep or whatever. Spare us.

Reports: McNamee gave DNA samples to investigators

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:20 PM CST

Roger Clemens' former trainer gave samples of his DNA to federal investigators trying to ascertain whether the star pitcher committed perjury before Congress, two New York newspapers reported.

Vick expected to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:10 PM CST

Michael Vick arrived in a suit and shackles for a court appearance Tuesday where he was expected to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges, a necessary step to make him eligible for early release.

Gymnastics coach videotaped gymnast in locker room

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:00 PM CST

A former University of Illinois gymnastics coach has been charged with secretly videotaping a gymnast in a campus locker room.

Protect Your Home With Laserbeams

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:50 PM CST

This video will teach you how to turn those cheap mini-lasers into a security system that keeps out burglars and warns you of intruders. It's easy to make, and cheap too.

Burglar Sticks 5 Month-Old Puppy in Hot Oven Killing It

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:40 PM CST

Green Bay police were unsure Tuesday whether the dog, a poodle-Pekingese mix named Hulk, was still alive when it baked, WFRV-TV in Green Bay reported. They say the investigation is being taken very seriously.

How do farmers produce so many turkeys for Thanksgiving?

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:30 PM CST

If last year's numbers are any indication, some 46 million turkeys across America will be trussed up for Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday. That's about 17 percent of all turkeys raised in the United States in a given year. How do turkey farmers meet the huge single-day demand for their birds?

I thought crystal meth was meant to ruin your looks

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:20 PM CST

Proof that drugs can make you more attractive...

Missing Tool Bag Spotted in Space

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:10 PM CST

Oh! Okay. There it is."We currently predict that the errant tool bag will fall back to Earth in June of next year," said a NASA official. It will burn up on re-entry, however, so there's little chance of saving those tools, which include two grease guns and a scraper.

Are you sure you don’t just want to use Ubuntu?

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 04:00 PM CST

Having Issues with Windows? Why Don't you just switch to Ubuntu and have a cool user experience....

Bachelor Pads of the International Space Station

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 03:50 PM CST

You're stuck for months inside a cramped tin can with a bunch of total strangers, with no gravity, fresh food or World of Warcraft.You're forced to drink the recycled sweat of your fellow astronauts (or your own urine). But that doesn't mean you can't have your own stylin' bachelor (or bachelorette) pad in space.

Metallica Decides to Go Shopping... [PIC]

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 03:50 PM CST

In case you're wondering the first two lines is a spoof of 'One', the famous Metallica song.

German National Library causes blogger uproar

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 03:30 PM CST

Tasked with collecting German language material from the online world for archiving, the German National Library has started requesting submissions of material. But, through a quirk in the law, worries arose that those requests pack a legal punch—up to €10,000 in fines for noncompliance.

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