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The 5 Most Infamous Self-Inflicted Athelete Injuries

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:50 PM CST

By now, you've probably heard all about New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress's wild Thanksgiving weekend. But is it the worst off-field, self-inflicted (and non-lethal, word to our already iffy sports injury karma) injury in sports history? Read on to see our top 5…

World’s Fastest Electric Superbike: 125 MPH & No Carbon Emis

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST

If you live in the United States, you may have missed the announcement made last Thursday, that the world's fastest all-electric superbike has been unveiled. Making its first appearance at the 2008 NEC Bike Show in the UK , the TTX01 isn't commercially available yet.

Apple offers free licensing for Mini DisplayPort spec

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST

When Apple recently introduced its revamped notebook line, it also introduced the world to the Mini DisplayPort. It turns out that the company is offering no-fee licenses to anyone interested in developing products that use the Mini DisplayPort specification.

So You've Decided to Spam Digg: 8 Traits of Spammy Diggers

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:30 PM CST

In honor of Digg spammers everywhere, here's a list of eight signs you are probably loathed by the majority of the community.

Top 5: Sports Changes We Want To See Obama Make

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:30 PM CST

From the Olympics to the NCAA, I'm fairly certain Obama has more pull in certain arenas, but it's fun to hope.

Thirty Vehicular "You're Doing It Wrong" Moments (PICS)

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:00 PM CST

Now that everyone is familiar with the glorious art of automotive FAIL, it's time to introduce FAIL's kissing cousin to the automotive world: The "You're doing it wrong" internet meme. Let the good times roll.

10 Dangerous Everyday Things in Your Home

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 08:00 PM CST

Either by accident or faulty manufacturing, household consumer products injure an estimated 33.1 million people in the United States every year. Where are these toxins coming from and what can we do about it? Read on to learn about 10 of the most common products that people are starting to think twice about bringing into their houses.

Report: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 coming in April

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST

Windows Vista's first service pack was released last March, and it made a big difference in how the much-maligned operating system performed - though it still hasn't done much to improve the perception that Vista's a dog. For those now pinning their hopes on Vista's Service Pack 2, there's a goal in sight.

10 Terrible Life Lessons from Your Favorite Christmas Movies

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST

Here are ten completely awful life lessons - a legacy of questionable morality and bad behavior - advocated by some of the most famous Christmas movies of all time, allowing you to decide whether George Bailey and Ralphie are really the great holiday role models that they pretend to be.

Pownce to be Shut Down by Six Apart

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:30 PM CST

Pownce, the media-rich Twitter competitor that was co-founded by Digg's Kevin Rose along with Leah Culver and Daniel Burka, has been acquired by Six Apart and will be closing its doors on December 15.

Air Jordan Drops 53 Points With No 3-Point Attempts (1987)

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:30 PM CST

In the 80s, MJ was Air Jordan and this game was your typical showcase of his unique and unparalleled athleticism during his 37.1ppg year. With his supposed nemesis Clyde Drexler in town, MJ raised it up just a tad and basically took on the entire team by himself, bringing them back throughout the whole game for the win in the final minutes.

Why Is Movie Rental Still So Damn Difficult?

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST

While other technologies advance, renting a movie seems more confusing and expensive than ever.

Happy moon is happy!

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST

The view from my outside window-- never seen it like this before

2009 Nissan 370z Fully Tested

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST

A complete breakdown of what this beautiful car is actually like to drive and how it stacks up against the competition.

19 Ways to Enhance Your Sense of Humor

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST

As Mark Twain once said, "Studying humor is like dissecting a frog -- you may know a lot but you end up with a dead frog." Nonetheless, we're giving it a try. Here are 19 tips for getting -- or growing -- your sense of humor, based partly on the idea that you can't be funny if you don't understand what funny is.

Antivirus programs unreliable during critical coverage gap

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:00 PM CST

Antivirus companies typically bill themselves as offering critical protection when you need it most, but the timeliness of the protection is a matter of concern. There's some reason to suspect AV companies may be moving too slowly on this one, with a majority of scanners failing to detect malware up to three days after it's seen on the web.

How to Build and Launch a Social News Site in 21 Days

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 07:00 PM CST

Here's an interview with the Tip'd team of Andy Hagans, Chris Pearson and Jimmy ("Jimbeaux") Atkins.

Best 15 Ajax Based Start pages

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:50 PM CST

Ajax is a popular web development technique that is used for creating interactive web applications.

The 8 Best Recurring Arrested Development Jokes

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:50 PM CST

Now that the Arrested Development movie has been confirmed as a sure thing (knock on wood), I felt it was the time to take a look back at the series' best running jokes. The show failed because 90% of the jokes were based on older episodes, and that didn't make for very good promo commercials, because people are stupid.

Bloomberg Wants Burress Subjected to Full Extent of the Law

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:40 PM CST

The NYPD first found out about Plaxico Burress' bone-headed accidental self-shooting with an illegal handgun by watching television reports more than 12 hours after it happened, Mayor Bloomberg revealed this morning during a scathing press conference following a front-page story in The Post about the cover up effort.

Tallest in China: Spiraling Shanghai Tower

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:40 PM CST

A beacon for a more sustainable future, the skyscraper will feature a high-performance façade that shelters no fewer than nine sky gardens, a rainwater recycling system, and a series of wind turbines perched beneath its parapet.

10 Insane Bikes That No One Should Ever Ride

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:30 PM CST

Designers with a deathwish are pushing the boundaries of bicycle design far beyond the realm of practicality into preposterous new worlds. The following 10 bikes are some of the most outrageous concepts to spring forth from this movement, and should only be operated in a controlled environment by stuntmen and circus folk.

Metadata: An Invisible CAPTCHA

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:30 PM CST

Soon you may not need to squint at distorted letters to prove your humanity.

How the BCS Undermined Its Own Anti-Playoff Argument

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:20 PM CST

This should be the straw that breaks the BCS camel's back. OU received enough computer points to leapfrog Texas in the BCS rankings...Nevermind that the teams had identical records and OU's loss came at the hands of Texas on a neutral field or that Texas had a tougher schedule or that Texas' one loss was on the last play of the game by 6 points ..

Pentagon To Deploy 20,000 Troops On US Soil

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:20 PM CST

Domestic emergency deployment may be just the first example of a series of expansions in presidential and military authority, or even an increase in domestic surveillance, said the ACLU.

Professor predicts 100m sprint record could drop to 9.48

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:10 PM CST

LONDON - Usain Bolt's stunning world record in the Olympic 100-metre final is still a long way from how fast the human body can go, according to a study by a U.S. professor.Shortly after Bolt ran 9.69 seconds in Beijing, Stanford University biology professor Mark Denny set out to estimate just how fast humans will be able to run.

Firefox sails past 20% market share, IE drops below 70%

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:10 PM CST

Mozilla achieved an important milestone in November, sailing past 20% market share over an entire month for the first time since its release in November 2004. Firefox leaped by almost a full percentage point over October, according to data provided by Net Applications. Microsoft will need a compelling new browser rather sooner than later.

How Hitler perverted the course of science

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 06:00 PM CST

The Nazis' gruesome experiments became an accepted part of German medical research, according to the author of a new history. Much of what scientists did under the Third Reich was regarded as "normal science", subject to standard protocols of peer review in conferences and journals.

Clean People Are Less Judgmental

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:50 PM CST

A vigorous hand wash or shower could cause a person to be less judgmental. A new study, set for publication in the December issue of the journal Psychological Science, reveals that when a person feels physically clean, he or she cuts others more moral slack.

Mac Internet share hits record 8.87%;Windows drops below 90%

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:40 PM CST

Apple's (AAPL) slice of the Internet pie grew measurably in November as both the Mac and the iPhone hit record numbers in a Net Applications Web survey issued overnight Monday and updated Monday morning. At the same time, Microsoft's (MSFT) Web presence crossed two psychological barriers, with Windows' Internet share dropping below 90%.

Google Earth Used by Terrorists in India Attacks

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:30 PM CST

Terrorists used Google Earth to plan Mumbai attacks, say police officials.

TexTech QB Harrell has Has Operation Good to Go Bowling!

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:20 PM CST

Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell played with two shattered fingers on his non-throwing hand Saturday in the Red Raiders' victory over Baylor, a source close to Harrell said Sunday night.

The Perils of Blaming Pakistan for the Mumbai Terror Attacks

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:10 PM CST

Most Pakistanis reacted with horror to news of the Mumbai killing spree starting Wednesday, having lived through equally devastating attacks on their own soil. Extremists would benefit if rising tension forces the Pakistan military to redeploy forces fighting the Taliban to the Indian border

College Football's Unusual & Nutty Trophies [PICS]

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 05:00 PM CST

Team & conference rivalries have lead to some amusing game winning trophies & rituals.

60 y.o Couple Allegedly Downloaded Porn; Lawyers Demand $750

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:50 PM CST

They told the Guardian newspaper: "We were offended by the title of the film. We don't do porn - straight or gay - and we can't do downloads. We have to ask our son even to do an iTunes purchase."

Women Kill Males Babies To End War

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

Women in Papua New Guinea's Highland region are killing their male babies to end a tribal war that has gone on for more than 20 years.

25 Ways to Die In Gears of War 2

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:30 PM CST

Oil at $50 with US economy officially in recession

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:20 PM CST

Oil prices tumbled below $50 a barrel Monday as National Bureau of Economic Research reported that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007.

Vitamin pills 'do not slow ageing'

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:00 PM CST

The notion that antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E could slow ageing has been dealt a blow by a scientific study showing that the theory behind the advice is wrong.

Soldiers Who've Taken a Life More Likely to Defend Iraq War

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:00 PM CST

Compared with veterans who have not killed, those who have more strongly begrudge Americans who oppose the war

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