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A hands-on look of X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:50 PM CST

The highly anticipated X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie will also come with it's own game, and by the looks of it, might be the best movie-game to date. Violence reigns with NPC's crudely decapitated, de-limbed, and disemboweled, while the gameplay is a hybrid of God of War and Uncharted.

I Wanna Bone The Lil' Mermaid

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:50 PM CST

Written by Erik Weiner and Jordan Allen-Dutton (aka Famous Last Nerds)

Baftas 2009: Kate Winslet and Slumdog Millionaire win (PICS)

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:41 PM CST

The rain may have lashed down, but nothing could dampen Kate Winslet's delight as she was named best actress at the Baftas.

McCain: Stimulus is 'generational theft'

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:30 PM CST

President Barack Obama's Republican rival for the White House last year hardened his opposition to the administration's planned economic recovery package Sunday. "I think this can only be described as generational theft. What we are doing is amassing multi-trillions of dollars," said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), speaking on CBS's "Face The Nation."

Lakers hand Cavaliers first home loss of the season

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:20 PM CST

Lamar Odom led the Los Angeles Lakers with 13 of 19 shooting, scoring 28 and grabbing 17 rebounds in a 101 to 91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win snaps a 24-game home winning streak for the Cavs, and gives them their first home loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored 19 while LeBron James had an off-night with 5 for 20 shooting, scoring 16.

Identical twin escapes hanging ~Judge ca't tell them apart

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:20 PM CST

An identical twin has escaped execution in Malaysia after a judge ruled it was impossible to determine which brother was the drug trafficker.

Why Facebook Isn't Poised to Steal Twitter's Thunder

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:10 PM CST

No one knows just where Facebook is heading with its platform or whether it's serious about crushing novel new social networking services like Twitter or FriendFeed.

Babes of Comic Con New York (PICS)

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:00 PM CST

We've got nurses and superhero ladies and GI Joe Baronesses and Waitresses and all sorts of good stuff.

How Microsoft Fights GNU/Linux, Apple, Others

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:00 PM CST

Internal Microsoft presentation reveals many of the company's dirty -- if not illegal -- tricks

Anti-theft lunch bag

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 07:50 PM CST

...pure genius.

Obama's National Security Council Will Get New Power

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 07:40 PM CST

President Obama plans to order a sweeping overhaul of the National Security Council, expanding its membership and increasing its authority to set strategy across a wide spectrum of international and domestic issues.

US diplomat expelled from Ecuador

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 07:20 PM CST

Ecuador's left-wing president has ordered the expulsion of a senior US diplomat, accusing him of suspending aid to Ecuador's anti-drugs programme.

Penn & Teller Money Trick

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 07:10 PM CST

By playing with numbers, people can be easily be tricked. In this video, a magician cons a cashier into giving him more change than he really deserves.

Swedish drug companies are poisoning India and China

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 07:00 PM CST

Many of the substances in the most common medicines are manufactured in India and China. Some of these factories release large quantities of antibiotics and other pharmaceutical substances into the environment. There is an obvious risk of these releases leading to resistant bacteria.

Here's what happens next on U.S. stimulus package

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:50 PM CST

The U.S. Congress is weighing two versions of an economic stimulus package of tax cuts and spending programs that are aimed at pulling the U.S. economy out of its downward spiral. Here's what is expected to happen next:

21 Most Incredible (and Horrifying) 'My Little Pony' Mods

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:40 PM CST

From artist and sculptor Mari Kasurinen.

JFK Shaking Hands with Teenaged Bill Clinton (PIC)

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:30 PM CST

Kissing feels so pleasurable due to hormone surge: research

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:10 PM CST

The reason that kissing feels so pleasurable is that sparks a surge of hormones in our brains, according to new research.

Solo Travel Tips from One Woman's Nicaraguan Journey

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:10 PM CST

A lot of people subscribe to the Noah's Ark view of travel. They believe that at the very least, you must do it in pairs. But while it's nice to share your travels with a friend or loved one, it's also fun to experience another culture on your own.

76 Killed in Deadliest-Ever Australian Wildfires

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 06:00 PM CST

HEALESVILLE, Australia - Towering flames razed entire towns in southeastern Australia and burned fleeing residents in their cars as the death toll rose to 76 on Sunday, making it the country's deadliest fire disaster...

Ann Coulter Under Investigation For Voter Fraud

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 05:50 PM CST

The NY Daily News reports that Ann Coulter is under investigation by the Connecticut Elections Enforcement Commission for allegedly voting in that state while registered to vote in New York City. An official previously said they would investigate "if we received a complaint under oath." Read more about Daniel Borchers, who filed the complaint, here

Someone is Leaking Our Torrents - BURN HIM!

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 05:30 PM CST

The entertainment industry is furious about its treatment at the hands of pirates. Last year, even the creator of iPhone cracking-app Crackulous got pretty annoyed when his work leaked. But it's not just content creators that get angry at pirates - and this is where it starts to get a little confusing.

Bloggers Not Protected By Anti-Astroturfing Laws

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:50 PM CST

You may recall that last year year, astroturfing, sock puppetry and other forms of fake-blog bullshit were made illegal – at least, illegal if they're carried out by companies. Section 22 of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive is absolutely clear, making it illegal to go around "falsely claiming or creating the impression that the trader is

Census of modern organisms reveals ancient mass extinction

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:40 PM CST

"The evolutionary legacy of the end-Cretaceous extinction is very much with us. In fact, it can be seen in virtually every marine community, every lagoon, every continental shelf in the world," said University of Chicago paleontologist David Jablonski. It is, he said, "sort of an echo of the big bang for evolutionary biology."

How Hackers Make Innovation Inevitable

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:30 PM CST

Pablos Holman is a futurist, IT security expert, and notorious hacker with a unique view into both breaking and building new technologies.

Limbaugh, Hannity, and the GOP: triangle of misinformation

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:20 PM CST

On any given day during the current congressional debate over the economic recovery plan, chances are good that Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity will say something false about the administration's or congressional Democrats' efforts to pass a bill. And they do not promote these falsehoods in isolation; they are often promoted concurrently with each...

Torrent Site ‘Franchise’ Eliminated by BREIN

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:20 PM CST

The Dutch anti-piracy outfit BREIN has managed to take another 19 torrent sites down, all of them operated by the same person. Last December, the 45 year old man behind the so-called torrent site franchise was already forced to close 75 of his other sites.

Hillary Ditches Kiss From Bill For Barack

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST

Maybe she just didn't see her man Bill go for the kiss -- or maybe it was just the gorgeousness of Barack.

Wikileaks releases 6,780 quasi-secret Congressional reports

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST

Wikileaks calls it: "Change you can download." In a move sure to cause an uproar in Washington, the whistleblower-enabling organization has just posted to its Web site 6,780 taxpayer-funded Congressional Research Service reports that generally see the light of day only when sponsoring officials judge their contents politically beneficial.

5 Actresses Who Could Replace Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST

Eight years after Jolie brought the daredevil archaeologist to cinematic life in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Warner Bros. announced plans last week to reboot the franchise. To help get the ball rolling, we're nominating five actresses who just might have what it takes to explore ancient ruins and shoot bad guys.

Marijuana Cuts Lung Cancer Tumor Growth In Half, Study Shows

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:00 PM CST

The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University. Researchers do not know why THC inhibits tumor growth, they say the substance could be activating molecules that arrest the cell cycle.

Apple Denies Facebook Blocking

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:50 PM CST

Despite reports that the Internet-enabled Macs at Apple's retail stores aren't allowing customers to log on to Facebook, Apple says it doesn't limit access to the popular social-networking site.

George Lucas' Evil Genius Lair: Skywalker Ranch

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:40 PM CST

Every evil genius needs a lair from which the run all of their daily affairs: everything from selecting the color of the company letterhead to plotting world domination. Even though Lucas may not be an evil genius just yet, he's still forged his own sprawling, secret base from which he controls his empire.

Google Sets Its Sights On Tracking Your Eyeballs

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:30 PM CST

In addition to holding interviews, field studies and live experiments to improve the usability of its products, Google has special hardware and software that tracks test participants' eyeballs as they scan results for the perfect link.

Goldeneye Source Beta 3 HL2 mod released as of Feb. 7th

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:20 PM CST

I know that many gamers out there get a warm, fuzzy feeling inside when they reminisce about playing Goldeneye on the N64. Here's the official gameplay trailer for Goldeneye Source, which had Beta 3 officially go live February 7th. This looks to be like one of the coolest free mods for HL2 ever.

The 5 Most Ridiculous Lies Ever Published as Nonfiction

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:10 PM CST

So you've got an idea for a novel. Big deal, right? Thousands of those are published every year and most collect dust on the shelves. How can you get attention to yours? Hey, why not claim all the stuff in the book actually happened to you?

How Hollywood Sees Geeks/Nerds/Techies...Dweebs & Heros

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:10 PM CST

Interesting look at the 11 stereotypical geeks in movies and television.

Twitter Circa 1649 [Pic]

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:00 PM CST

VW Equipping Future Cars With Heat Recovery Systems

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:00 PM CST

Purportedly the thermoelectric generator is able to gain about 600W from a car running on a highway, meeting about 30% of the car's electrical consumption requirements. For the moment, the thermoelectric generators haven't been embedded in a hybrid car, although VW says with the current setup it can save about 5% of your fuel consumption.

A-Rod Fairy Tale Career Takes Disturbing Turn

Posted: 08 Feb 2009 03:00 PM CST

With the latest allegations of steroids, it's clear that money can't buy A-Rod peace, or so far, a World Series ring. To be Alex Rodriguez lately is to understand that most news is bad news. Except for payday.

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