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Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:40 PM CST

UCLA scientists have used innovative brain-scan technology developed at UCLA, along with patient-specific information on Alzheimer's disease risk, to help diagnose brain aging, often before symptoms appear. Published in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, their study may offer a more accurate method for tracking brain aging.

To Dorian Gray, From Oscar Wilde [PIC]

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:30 PM CST

I will always hope for that far off day, when you'll be gay with me.

12 Most Improbable Sport Moments in Movies last 25 Years

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:20 PM CST

Sports movies are usually not supposed be too realistic. We watch them for their sheer entertainment value - the motivational speeches, the buzzer beating shots, the underdog stories that defy all odds. Here are some of the most improbable events from Hollywood film the last 25 years.

"May God exterminate Hamas!"

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:10 PM CST

A New York Times dispatch captured an excruciating moment that took place in a hospital morgue, where a mother had just found half of the body of her 17-year-old daughter. "May God exterminate Hamas!" screamed the woman in crystal-clear understanding that the terrorist band's reckless, inhuman actions had brought death to her child...

Top NFL Plays of 2008

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:10 PM CST

A quick look back at the best football plays of the past year...

Woman sues for 10M for being denied subway rides with dog

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:00 PM CST

A woman who claims her 120-pound dog is protection from childhood memories of sex abuse is in a big-bucks battle with NYC Transit over whether the animal can ride the rails.

Treasury's Paulson Gets It Wrong (Surprise!)

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

In a recent interview with the Financial Times, U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson blamed the credit crisis on global imbalances. Specifically, he repeated a storyline popularized by Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke: that a global savings glut (otherwise known as an imbalance) pushed interest rates down around the world...

Did Earth's Twin Cores Spark Plate Tectonics?

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 08:40 PM CST

The driving mechanism for plate tectonics has long been a mystery to geologists. Now a new theory purports to have the answer: Our planet has two inner cores.

36 Songs About Rod Blagojevich

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 08:30 PM CST

The Chicago Tribune's RedEye challenged Chicago's songwriters to write a song about Illinois' embattled governor. Here are the excellent, middling and, of course, awful efforts.

The Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead At 60

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 08:20 PM CST

Ron Asheton, guitarist and founding member of the Stooges, was reportedly found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan this morning.

How To: Become a Linux Netbook Power User

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:50 PM CST

So, the season of giving has just come and gone, and you've received a Linux-based netbook—the popular new class of ultra-cheap, ultra-portable computer. By definition, netbooks are very limited in what they can do; they're primary meant for accessing the web as well as some moderate office and multimedia use. Their low-speed processor and minimal

TechCrunch Redesign, More Ads, Less Blog

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:40 PM CST

Am I the only one who has seemed to notice the TechCrunch redesign? I don't mean to be rude to the tech leader, but I wouldn't quite settle calling them a "blog" anymore...

Oil up 38% since Christmas.

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:30 PM CST

Oil prices soared again Monday - moving closer to the $50 mark - as the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend added to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

A Look Inside China's Game Addiction Treatment Centers

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:20 PM CST

A Beijing treatment center for Web-addicted youths includes counseling, group games like laser tag, and physical exercise.

The Stories Behind 11 Famous Cocktails

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:10 PM CST

When you belly up to the bar, how well do you know the cocktail you're ordering? The ingredients of these famous tipples may be familiar to bar patrons the world over, but some of their origins are as debatable as those of the Flaming Moe. Here's a quick rundown of where some of your favorite drinks entered a glass for the first time.

The Must-See IMAX Movies of 2009

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:10 PM CST

I don't know which I am more excited to see, Dark Knight in IMAX, Watchmen, or Harry Potter.

Like Wearing A Suit And Sunglasses?FBI Hiring 850 New People

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 07:00 PM CST

Looking for a job? The FBI is hiring 850 new people, its largest ever hiring spree since 9/11. Maybe they'll catch all those shady mortgage crooksters before they Jenga the system! Oh wait, too late.

SPIN: Awesome band remakes of their favorite film scenes!

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:50 PM CST

Spin Magazine's camera crews captured Plushgun, Ludo, People in Planes, and Innerpartysystem acting out the best scenes from their favorite movies, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Seven, and The Big Lebowski. These are impressive and hilarious... I'm astounded at how close these get to the originals. You can win an xbox...too bad I have one already.

Flawed US Alcohol Distribution System & the Double Markup

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:50 PM CST

Glen Whitman discusses the ramifications of the three-tiered system of alcohol distribution, which forces manufacturers to sell their products through a limited number of distributors. He says the lack of competition leads to increased prices and decreased selection.

CNN's Sanjay Gupta to be named Surgeon General

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:40 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama has offered the job of surgeon general to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon and correspondent for CNN and CBS, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

Lottery 'misprints' cost man $135,000

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:30 PM CST

A Toronto-area man who won $135,000 on four scratch-off lottery tickets has been told they were printing mistakes, and he won't be given the prizes.

Macworld 2009: Macworld through the years

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:20 PM CST

From iPhone to iMac, we look back over the innovations Apple has announced at previous Macworlds.

Democrats' Factions Could Stall Grand Plans

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:10 PM CST

Democrats are touting grand plans as the new Congress sweeps into town. But they face serious obstacles, starting with the party itself, which is hardly unified.

Australia Destroying Life On Earth Says NASA

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 06:01 PM CST

Australia's use of coal and carbon emissions policies are guaranteeing the "destruction of much of the life on the planet", a leading NASA scientist has written in a letter to Barack Obama. In the letter he says: "Australia exports coal and sets atmospheric carbon dioxide goals so large as to guarantee destruction of much of the life on the planet"

Asian Designers Are Schooling American Architects

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:50 PM CST

Renowned Asian designers now helm two of the U.S.'s traditionally Eurocentric architecture schools. Here's what they're teaching the new generation of American architects.

Survey Says U.S. Marine Corps Full of Drunk and Horny Teens

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:40 PM CST

UCSF scientists tested and surveyed 2,157 female U.S. Marine recruits with an average age of 19. Researchers found that the young women were more than twice as likely as non-military young women to be infected with venereal diseases. And the recruits were prone to engage in behaviors likely to get them sick again...

Skier Hangs Upside Down..Naked...for 15 minutes (SFW)

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:31 PM CST

JANUARY 6--In a bizarre incident that will surely lead to litigation (or an out-of-court settlement), a skier at Colorado's ritzy Vail resort was left dangling upside down and pantsless from a chairlift last Friday morning. The January 2 mishap apparently occurred after the male skier and a child boarded a high-speed lift in Vail's Blue Sky Basin.

The Top 7... Biggest drunks in games

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:31 PM CST

To celebrate the wonder of liquid refreshment of an alcoholic nature, here's a list of gaming's biggest drunks and the perils and pitfalls each have faced thanks to their passion for hops, spirits and wines.

Tourist Slips From Paragliding Harness, Plunges 200ft

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:12 PM CST

A British man plunged to his death in a paragliding accident in Argentina when he slipped loose from his harness.

Skype 2.8 for Mac to Launch Tuesday... with Screen-Sharing!

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 05:02 PM CST

Available only for Mac OS X at first, the new version will add screen-sharing capabilities to the app's voice, video, and chat communications features.

Five Ways the World Can End

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:50 PM CST

Five Ways the World Can End, Asteroid impact? Massive volcanoes? How about a passing black hole? There's lots of ways to destroy the Earth.

The Best and Worst Jobs in the U.S.

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:40 PM CST

Mathematicians landed the top spot in a new study ranking the best and worst jobs in the U.S. A look at how other occupations fared.

Seven Foods to Power Your Libido

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:30 PM CST

Healthy blood flow is the key to a strong erection, so it's natural that what prevents diabetes and stroke will also prevent erectile dysfunction. You know the drill: Fill up on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains... and lay off the stuff that clogs your arteries. Beyond these basics, the foods below will help keep you going strong.

Mars Orbiter, Offers a Peak at Mars' Wrinkles

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:22 PM CST

Last month, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter wrapped up its two-year primary science phase, and Mars geologists are wallowing in a bounty of data.Images taken by the camera, able to see features down to about a yard in size, have revealed details like rippled textures in what had looked like bland dusty regions.

Senator Al Franken PWNS Ann Coulter

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:10 PM CST

Mystery of the "Yellow Line": First Down TV Marker Explained

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 04:00 PM CST

If you have ever wondered how they make the digital yellow line that marks the first down on college and NFL football games, then this is the video for you. The process is broken down from the camera to the software.

Strange,Weird And Mysterious Sounds That Come From The Earth

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 03:50 PM CST

The earth is full of sounds ... Here is a list of weird "sonic mysteries" that come from our Earth.(includes some audio)

NEW: StarCraft 2 Screens [PICS]

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 03:40 PM CST

We're posting these new StarCraft II screens with much reservation. After all, someone out there woke up this morning with no intention to die. But, having seen these new depictions of war-waging micro machines, this someone has triggered an inescapable obsession....

Is It Possible For DNA To Have Telepathic Properties?

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 03:31 PM CST

Scientists are reporting evidence that contrary to our current beliefs about what is possible, intact double-stranded DNA has the "amazing" ability to recognize similarities in other DNA strands from a distance. Somehow they are able to identify one another, and the tiny bits of genetic material tend to congregate with similar DNA.

What’s Behind Phil Schiller keynote? Joy of Tech Fills us in

Posted: 06 Jan 2009 03:30 PM CST

Check out this great piece of satire by the talented folks over at JoyOfTech which gives us a sneak peek at what's going on behind the scenes in preparation for Phil Schiller's upcoming keynote. You gotta love Jobs sitting on a thrown below the mainstage as lions circle around.

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