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Monday, February 16, 2009

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Commentary: If you oppose stimulus, don't take the money

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 08:33 PM CST

Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina took umbrage at my writing that his approach to the economic crisis is to do nothing. I'll deal with his "ideas" in a moment, but first let me make a modest proposal:

Joss Whedon Abandoning TV for Good, Turning to Web

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 08:32 PM CST

The genius behind television's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns to the Web

First gravity map of Moon's far side unveiled

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 08:10 PM CST

The first detailed map of the gravity fields on the Moon's far side shows that craters there are different than those on the near side. The results could reveal more about the Moon as it was billions of years ago, when magma flowed across its surface. The map reveals striking differences between craters on the two faces of the Moon.

Labels Want $13 Million from Pirate Bay as Trial Starts

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 08:01 PM CST

The trial of The Pirate Bay's backers kicked off Monday in Sweden as the prosecutor laid out an opening statement and the labels asked for $13 million in fines. Meanwhile, the defendants were tweeting from the dock.

Court Tweets, Pirate Flags and Free Candy

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:50 PM CST

As The Pirate Bay trial got underway, dozens of supporters gathered around the Court waving skull-and-crossbone flags as the parties entered the court house. Pro-piracy forces in Sweden had vowed to play along in the theater of the trial. The opening act was a spectacle; in court, on the streets and online.

Nerd Faces Reality: When PvP Skills Are Obsolete

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:40 PM CST

This is what happens when gaming nerds think they can use their overpowering pvp skills in real life.

Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails say goodbye, for now

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:30 PM CST

Trent Reznor thinks it's time to "make Nine Inch Nails disappear for a while", and will go out with a bang, bringing Jane's Addiction with him. " I reached out to Jane's to see if they'd want to join us across the US and we all felt it could be a great thing. Does it feel right to us and does it seem like it will be fun for us and you? Yes it does"

Danica Patrick's tramp stamp not classy enough for SI?

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:30 PM CST

Sports Illustrated apparently had Danica Patrick's tramp stamp photoshopped our of her recent photo spread in the Swimsuit issue. Was her American Flag / Checkered Flag body art too risque for SI?

Companies Sue Apple Over iPhone Screen Tech

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:10 PM CST

Two Scottish companies, Picsel (Research) Ltd. and Picsel Technologies Ltd. have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple in the U.S. District Court of Delaware. The lawsuit claims that the iPhone and iPod Touch use screen rendering technology that infringes on their patents.

This Guy At Your Party = Awesome Party

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:10 PM CST

Not Even Nuclear Holocaust Will Stop Rick Astley

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:10 PM CST

Even Fallout 3 couldn't keep Rick Astley down.

9 Real Life Mad Scientists

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:00 PM CST

Are we too hard on mad scientists? After all, many of the world's greatest discoveries were made using experiments that would make the average citizen run screaming from the room. So really, is there such a thing as a 'mad' scientist at all? A man whose methods go so far above and beyond, that you doubt his very sanity? Yes. Yes there is.

The Size Of The Universe

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:00 PM CST

See How Big The Universe Is

Hello Obama, goodbye meaningful music

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 07:00 PM CST

When Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on Jan. 20, Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" sat atop the pop charts. The ode to escapism might not have captured the mood of the whole country (everyone didn't vote for change, after all), but it definitely reflected the sentiments of most of the musical community.

Most Twisted, Epic Valentine's Day "Card" You'll See. Gotcha

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:40 PM CST

Probably not the message she (or the neighbors) was expecting....

Move To The Side? Ohh Hell No!

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:40 PM CST

would rather prefer to get hit by a car

Dear Higgs Boson...(COMIC)

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:20 PM CST

This time it's personal.

Supervillain Extraordinaire

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:10 PM CST

I hate sandcastles!

The effect of Digg.com: Dusty the cat has been rescued!

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:00 PM CST

Be sure to check out the video on the news page.

Ten Biggest Acting Oscar Snubs of the '00s

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 06:00 PM CST

As soon as the Oscar nominees are announced every year, invariably, there are some big names that are ignored to such a heinous degree that they just HAVE to be labeled as "snubs" (i.e. Dark Knight this year). Here are ten of the absolute BIGGEST acting snubs from the first decade of the 21st century, ranging from Jim Carrey to Paul Giamatti.

Soldiers banned from MySpace and Facebook

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:50 PM CST

Soldiers have been told to stop using social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook, after military officials ruled it could lead to a security breach.

Outrage brewing over proposed 1,900% beer tax hike

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:40 PM CST

Five Oregon state lawmakers want to impose a hefty tax on beer and have introduced a bill that brewers say would cripple them. Four Portland legislators joined a Springfield senator to introduce Oregon House Bill 2461, which would impose a $49.61 tax on each barrel of beer produced by Oregon brewers...

After 75 Year Absence, Beavers Return to the Detroit River

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:40 PM CST

Wildlife officials are celebrating the sighting of a beaver in the Detroit River for the first time in decades, signaling that efforts to clean up the waterway are paying off. Officials believe this marks the animal's return to the river for the first time in at least 75 years.

MS and Red Hat team up on patent-free interoperability

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:20 PM CST

For years Microsoft has insisted that open-source vendors acknowledge its patent portfolio has a precursor to interoperability discussions. Today, Microsoft shed that charade and announced an interoperability alliance with Red Hat for virtualization.

Linux : First Look: Elive E17 Compiz.

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:10 PM CST

We're talking about a distribution and its desktop environment that didn't cross ways with Compiz. Until now. Yep, there is a special Elive E17 bundled with all the good 3D stuff. Knowing Elive's reputation of being one of the most beautiful and stylish distributions out there, what can really go wrong if you combine two of Linux's most valuable...

65 Trillion - U.S. Debt Exceeds The GDP Of The Entire World

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:10 PM CST

The total liabilities of the United States government, including future social security and medicare payments that the U.S. government is already committed to pay out, now exceed 65 TRILLION dollars, which is more than the entire GDP of the whole world.

Former astronaut speaks out on global warming

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 05:00 PM CST

Former astronaut Harrison Schmitt resigned after the group blamed global warming on human activity. In his resignation letter, the 74-year-old geologist argued that the "global warming scare is being used as a political tool to increase government control over American lives, incomes and decision making."

Top 10 Forgettable Presidents

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:50 PM CST

These 10 US Presidents once led the nation, but it wasn't exactly memorable.

Cy&H: Greatest Hobby

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:40 PM CST

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Diver Films Bait Ball as Aggro Sharks Arrive... [VID]

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:30 PM CST

On location for BBC Nature's Great Events Didier finds "ze sharks were too much aggressive".

Burp of Arctic laughing gas is no joke

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:30 PM CST

Permafrost regions of the Arctic are emitting more of the powerful greenhouse gas nitrous oxide than we thought, according to a new study.

Trilogy Meter

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:20 PM CST

Samsung launches solar-powered phone

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:20 PM CST

Global number two mobile phone maker Samsung launched five new phones on Monday including a model made from recycled plastic with a solar panel on the back for charging.

How Not To Make A Commercial Linux Distribution

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST

If you are going to make a commercial Linux distribution please by all means do not make it look like or name after every proprietary OS cliché out there and against everything which Linux and free software stands for.

Man gets 20 weeks in jail for whistling

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST

Leopold Wrobel, 51, was convicted of violating an antisocial behavior order directing him to cease whistling the tune at neighbors Michael and Kathleen Sharpe. Magistrates at a Chesterfield, England, court also found him guilty of two counts of harassment, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.

The Great San Francisco Pillow Fight of 2009

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:00 PM CST

It was a cold, wet Valentines night in San Francisco Saturday, but that didn't stop thousands from flocking to Justin Herman Plaza to beat each other senseless with pillows.

Testimony of Spc. Brandon Neely: former Gitmo guard

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 04:00 PM CST

On December 4, 2008, Specialist Brandon Neely approached CSHRA with testimony he wished to contribute to the Guantánamo Testimonials Project. He believed that insufficient attention had been paid to "the hell that went on at Camp X-Ray."

Casinos on alert for card counters using iPhones

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 03:50 PM CST

Nevada gaming authorities are warning casinos to be on the lookout for blackjack card counters getting an assist from their iPhones. While card counting itself is not banned in Nevada, the use of an assistive technology is a felony (!), and apps like Card Counter or A Blackjack Card Counter make it much easier for the math-impaired.

Global Warming My A**, It's Freezing Out Here

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 03:40 PM CST

If Team Fortress 2 featured women instead of men [PIC]

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 03:40 PM CST

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