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Energy efficiency high on Obama stimulus plan (VIDEO)

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 09:20 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday said that building energy efficiency is central to his administration's economic recovery plan and outlined the conditions he intends to impose . In his weekly radio address Obama laid out the planks a government-led spending program meant to revitalize the U.S. economy and create jobs.

A Sneak Peek at Wanted: Weapons of Fate

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 09:10 PM CST

The game does some things very well. Wanted: Weapons of Fate has pretty graphics, easy to understand controls, and difficulty levels with great titles, ("Pussy" instead of "Beginner" was my favorite). It also extends the storyline of the film instead of just rehashing the movie, which is a plus.

NY Attorney General Merrill CEO bonus is 'shocking'

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 09:00 PM CST

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that the $10 million bonus reportedly being considered for Merrill Lynch's chief executive John Thain is "nothing less than shocking.In a strongly worded letter sent to members of Merrill's board of directors, Cuomo points out that the brokerage reported losses for every quarter this year.

iAnnoy: Why the Apple Remote is the Perfect Prankster Tool

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST

As much as I would love to stir up the emotions of the Mac vs. PC die hards, I'm not about to start a pointless argument about which is better. It never amounts to anything and frankly it doesn't matter to me what other people choose to spend their money on. I will however point out...

Basketball Trick Shots: All It Takes Is A Little Creativity!

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST

19 Handy Twitter Mashups and Tools

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST

Twitter mashups and tools put a unique spin on the way we use Twitter. By "mashing" information from Twitter with other applications, you get an unmatchable user experience that can be both fun and useful. Enjoy these top 19 Twitter mashups.

Super Bowl XLIII To Have Interactive/Hyperlink Commercials

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:20 PM CST

While sales may be hurting for many these days, some super opportunities are on the horizon. On Feb. 1, for the first time in its 43-year history, the Superbowl will be enabled with hyperlinking technology, giving advertisers the opportunity to engage the largest TV audience of the year with interactivity on a pay-per-view basis...

Santa-science: How Santa Delivers His Presents in One Night

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:10 PM CST

If you're skeptical of Santa's abilities to deliver presents to millions of homes and children in just one night, NC State University engineering professor Dr. Larry Silverberg can explain the scientific principles that allow the Jolly Old Elf to pull off the magical feat year after year.

Linux version of Prey released, air sickness bags required

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 08:00 PM CST

A few weeks ago, we reported on the news that a programmer was nearing completion on a Linux port of 3D Realms' popular title Prey. Ryan "icculus" Gordon was working to push out the full retail version of the game's binaries. After months of work, he has finally succeeded in bringing the full version of the game to the Linux platform.

Top 10 Gadgets of 2008

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST

The Apple iPhone and nine other cool gadgets of 2008.

Dogwoods [pic]

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:40 PM CST

Liberals voice concerns about Obama

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST

Liberals are growing increasingly nervous – and some just flat-out angry – that President-elect Barack Obama seems to be stiffing them on Cabinet jobs and policy choices.

Santa's Little (Slave) Helper

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST

Few European Christmas traditions elicit as many diverse and divergent opinions as Black Pete of the Netherlands. Santa's former slave may have been whitewashed in recent years, but many still view him as a racist caricature from the country's colonial past.

How To Install Microsoft Core Fonts In Ubuntu Linux | MakeUs

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST

Ubuntu, by default, does not include the commonly used Microsoft core fonts in its installation. The set of fonts that it uses is not supported in Windows or Mac. This means that if you create a document and send to your partner for editing, he/she will not be able to view it in the way that it was originally formatted.

So True [Pic]

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:00 PM CST

Historians Piece Together Genealogy Of Wu-Tang Clan

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 06:40 PM CST

While the Clan is generally associated with tales of conquest, slaughter, and 'bringing da motherfuckin' ruckus,' it must also be noted that its members were prolific lovers who expanded the empire by sowing their seed all across the country

Texas jobbed in annual controversial path to BCS title game

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 06:20 PM CST

The beguiling thing about the BCS is that, year to year, you never know where it will spring a leak in logic. A system assigned an impossible task seemingly finds a new way every year to leave America unsatisfied.

My $2 Unemployment Check

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 05:50 PM CST

Laid off? No problem. The 'System' will help you survive... Or will it?

10 most Legendary Swords in gaming

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 05:40 PM CST

No matter how many monsters stand between our hero and the captured princess, there is one thing we grow to rely on: our trusty sword. More then just a piece of flimsy steel, it is through this blade that our protagonist can carve his/her niche in to the annuls of history.

Champion runner Kerryn McCann dies

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 05:31 PM CST

Marathon champion Kerryn McCann has died, succumbing in her long-running battle with cancer.The 41-year-old Commonwealth Games champion died this morning.

There can be only one

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 05:20 PM CST

'Hero dog' pulls another dog from oncoming traffic.

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 05:10 PM CST

A video making the rounds today shows a dog in Chile performing a heroic act -- pulling a friend from oncoming traffic on a busy road. A traffic camera caught the rescuer bravely dodging cars to drag the injured dog to the side of the road.

New Eminem and Dr Dre song leaks online

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:50 PM CST

'Number One', which features Eminem rapping, is rumoured to have been produced by Dr Dre, although Dre's vocals do not feature on this version of the song.

Frugal farmer leaves $2M to his tiny Pennsylvania Church

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:50 PM CST

It's like a gift from God. A tiny church in western Pennsylvania inherited more than $2 million from a farmer who lived in a mobile home.

Hands-on: building rich Internet apps with JavaFX 1.0

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:50 PM CST

Sun has released version 1.0 of JavaFX, a Java-based framework for building rich Internet applications. Ars gives you an in-depth look at JavaFX and shows you how to use it to build a Twitter search tool.

Meteorites Hitting Earth's Oceans May Have Helped Spawn Life

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

A new study suggests that extreme chemical reactions fired up by meteorite impacts may have jump-started life in the early oceans, rather than delivering its building blocks preformed

TIME's Top 10 Everything of 2008

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

A meta-list of Top 10 lists. From a groundbreaking American President to a historic economic collapse - with everything from the Olympics to Puppycam in between - here's TIME's comprehensive look at the year that was.

In Bay Area, many mark 'a date which will live in infamy

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

On the cavernous hangar deck of an aircraft carrier in Alameda and atop the stunning peak of Mt. Diablo, Bay Area residents came together today to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, honoring those who were there and trying to keep alive the message they carry.

Grand Opening: Apple Store Munich (IMAGES & VIDEO)

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:30 PM CST

A huge crowd celebrated the opening of Apple's new retail store in Germany today. Here are some awesome photos and a video of the event !

HOW TO: Use Google Reader Like A Rockstar

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 04:30 PM CST

Google Reader recently got a facelift; with a fresh look and features, a lot of people are buzzing about the service. Knowing that new users are signing up and veterans are looking for some ideas to make their experience even better, we have put together a quick how-to that should offer something for everyone.

5 Things You Shouldn't Be Able to Buy on eBay

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:51 PM CST

Get your name tattooed on a stranger's wang!

Lebanese farmer grows super-sized spud

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:30 PM CST

"This giant weighs 11.3 kilos (24.9 pounds)," Khalil Semhat said at his farm in the Tyre area, 85 kilometres (50 miles) south of Beirut. He's hoping for a mention in the Guinness Book.

How the Sphinx once had the face of a mighty lion

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:20 PM CST

The Sphinx, one of Egypt's most famous monuments, might have originally had the face of a lion, and could be much older than we previously thought. Until now it's origins have been one of history's most enigmatic mysteries, but a new study suggests that the icon did not have the face of a pharaoh.

Best (or Worst) in Show: Ranking All 34 Bowls

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:20 PM CST

Welcome to the 2008 college football bowl season. The BCS offers fans at least three great games, including the showdown between No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 2 Florida in the Jan. 8 BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida. If you look a little harder, you'll see other intriguing matchups among the non-BCS bowl games...

Killing in the name of: the US Army and video games

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:10 PM CST

The United States Army has long used video games for training and recruitment, but now the military is taking its first steps into in-house game development. But where the Army sees the future of soldiering, critics see an offensive waste of taxpayer money. Ars investigates.

Texas defensive end Orakpo wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 03:00 PM CST

Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo finally got a reason to celebrate Sunday night, when he beat out Spikes and three other finalists to win the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded by the Charlotte Touchdown Club to the nation's top defensive player.

Krugman: US Auto Industry Will Probably Disappear

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 02:50 PM CST

Nobel economics prize winner Paul Krugman said Sunday that the beleaguered U.S. auto industry will likely disappear.

New Study Links Green Spaces to Healthier Bodies & Minds

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 02:30 PM CST

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that inner-city kids living in neighborhoods with more green space gained about 13% less weight over a two-year period than kids living amid more concrete and fewer trees.

Britain withdraws warship from Falklands

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 02:20 PM CST

The Falkland Islands will go without the protection of a British ship of war because of cuts in the size of the fleet.Why do I think that perhaps the residents of the Islands won't be too unhappy about that?

Noooo... You Let Go!

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 02:11 PM CST

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