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Shaq's Top 10 Moments of 2009 [VIDEO]

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:20 PM PDT

Check out Shaq's top 10 memorable moments of 2009.

RealAge Quiz Is a Window for Drug Makers

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:20 PM PDT

While RealAge promotes better living through nonmedical solutions, the site makes its money by selling better living through drugs. Pharmaceutical companies pay RealAge to compile test results of RealAge members and send them marketing messages by e-mail. "Literally millions of people have unknowingly signed up."

In Criminal Cases, Should Science Only Serve the State?

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:10 PM PDT

Many prosecution teams have forensic scientists on board who are meant to do only one thing, regardless of their professional opinion: put people in jail. The problem with this isn't merely that it is against science - it's also fundamentally unjust. Scientists who present evidence on behalf of criminals, moreover, are seen as a problem.

British PEM Daniel Hannan endorses Ron Paul

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:10 PM PDT

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was savaged at the EU meeting he attended this week. Daniel Hannan, MEP for South East England, eviscerated the British leader for his massive spending and debt... and guess what else? Hannon said he would have voted for Ron Paul on a Cauvuto interview.

Firecracker Wake Up

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:00 PM PDT

This is why I don't make friends with buttholes.

30 Tips on Upgrading a Motherboard

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:00 PM PDT

It happens to all of us eventually, the ExtremeTech staff probably more than most. Whether due to failure or obsolescence—or after you've run out of alternative upgrade paths—it comes time to pull a motherboard out of a working system and replace it with something different.

Rare common sense: Utah governor vetoes underage game bill

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 06:00 PM PDT

A well-intentioned but poorly written bill covering the sales of M-rated video games has been vetoed by Utah's governor. It's a rare example of a politician choosing to avoid a court fight over bad legislation.

Shamwow Guy = Real Beavis

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:50 PM PDT

Vince Offer is the live-action look-alike of Beavis.

What is PETA President Instructing PETA to Do Upon Her death

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:50 PM PDT

What is she instructing PETA to do upon her death? One of my eyes be removed, mounted, and delivered to the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reminder that PETA will continue to be watching the agency.That my pointing finger be delivered to the owner of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.That one of my ears be...

Google Street View Laps Laguna Seca With ALMS Race Cars!

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:40 PM PDT

Google Street View has recently taken us to some pretty cool locales, but none gets our motors running quite like the little camera car running the Laguna Seca circuit with some ALMS cars.

Top 10 Movie Gimmicks

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:40 PM PDT

Filmmakers will do just about anything to get you to come out to the movie theater. Here are the top 10 movie gimmicks

Apple iPhone to Become Your New Medical Buddy

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:30 PM PDT

Apple's announcement last week of a new operating system for the iPhone – iPhone OS 3.0. Aside from being your mobile business assistant, the iPhone may also become your medical assistant in the near future. Two of the more interesting applications are for blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring.

Officer prevents NFL runningback from seeing dying mom

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:30 PM PDT

Runningback Ryan Moats for the Houston Texans was prevented from seeing his mother dying in the hospital by the Dallas Police Department. He ran a red light and the police officer cited him for a ticket in the parking lot of the ER. Unfortunately, he missed his mother's last moments.

50 Beautiful Long Exposure Photos

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:30 PM PDT

Here are extremely gorgeous pictures of photos taken with a very slow shutter speed. Very artistic.

California to Outlaw Black Cars

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:20 PM PDT

Freedom lost, one day at a time.

DEA Ignores Policy Changes and Raids SF Marijuana Dispensary

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:10 PM PDT

"So, it came as something of a shock that DEA agents today raided Emmalyn's California Cannabis Clinic at 1597 Howard Street. Calls to the dispensary did not go through; for whatever reason the phone did not ring."

Olbermann Mocks CNN's Ed Henry Over Obama Smackdown

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT

ROBINSON: You know I just don't think you are going to see that analysis being picked up very widely. I mean, look, it's like guarding Kobe Bryant. He comes down and does a reverse 360 windmill tomahawk jam in your face, the ball actually hits you in the face on the way down, and then picking yourself up off the court and acknowledging the cheers

Giving Linux That 'XP' Factor

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:40 PM PDT

Still holding out on the Vista upgrade? Now's a good time to give Ubuntu Linux a try.

Emergency Zombie Swarm in San Francisco

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:30 PM PDT

Spleens were supped on, livers nibbled on, and intestines slurped down during yesterday's Emergency Zombie Swarm. Photographer Steve Rhodes managed to survive the carnage.

Bachmann bill would ban global currency

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:20 PM PDT

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has introduced legislation that would "bar the dollar from being replace by any foreign currency.

Sarah Palin Adviser's Scientology Plot to Take Over DC

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:10 PM PDT

In 1986, he masterminded a plan—which was never executed—for Scientology to get into the "MONEY and VOTES game" in order to "create power" for Scientology and win influence Washington, D.C.

GOP Budget Proposal: Massive Tax Cut For Wealthy

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:10 PM PDT

House Republican leaders called a press conference Thursday to unveil their "alternative budget." It has one major policy proposal: a huge tax cut for the wealthy.

Well-Preserved Fossil Casts Light on Evolution of Bony Fish

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:00 PM PDT

The earliest known and well-preserved bony fish has been found in southern China. The fossil of a Guiyu oneiros, described in this week's Nature journal, sheds light on the evolutionary history of jawed vertebrates. Previously this was documented almost exclusively from fossil fragments.

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Executive Bonuses

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:50 PM PDT

With all the recent national outrage focused on these unethical executive payouts, here are 5 things you might not know about executive bonuses.

Why 3D Movies Represent Everything Wrong With Our Country

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:40 PM PDT

It's not that I have any axe to grind with the third dimension itself. I appreciate its right to exist and even endorse Hollywood's right to explore new mediums of entertainment. But I see where all of this is going. I've uncovered the ten year plan, and it's stained with lowest common denominator...

Worst Man Drafted Tournament: Biggest NFL Draft Bust Ever

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:40 PM PDT

What is the Worst Man Drafted (WMD) Tourney? To celebrate March Madness, the FanSided.com sports network compiled a field of the 64 worst NFL Draft busts of all time. Why the name WMD? Because like the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, these accidental WMDs never showed up either.

Mario Has A Change Of Heart

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:30 PM PDT

16 Awesome Star Wars Papercraft Models

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:19 PM PDT

Some time ago I gathered a list of 100 Exceptional Free Paper Models and Toys that was quite well received by the readers of this blog. The amount and quality of paper craft models available for download is amazing. Chances are that anything that's popular and geeky, has already been converted into a paper craft model.

Latest PETA-Style Pet Craze: Making Cats go Vegan [WTF?!]

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:10 PM PDT

"... one person they interviewed said she suspects that "vegan" cats are supplementing their diets by hunting." ORLY?

Stimulus money starts flowing for Green Tech

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:50 PM PDT

After weeks of supportive words from the president, U.S. green-tech professionals saw something else this week: money starting to flow.The Department of Energy said last Friday that it expects to provide $535 million in loans to California start-up Solyndra, which has a novel design for rooftop solar arrays.

Democrats vs. Democrats

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:40 PM PDT

Liberal groups are unhappy with the prospect of having moderate Democrats slow down Obama's agenda. MoveOn.org and Americans United for Change began airing ads Wednesday urging moderate Democrats in both the House and the Senate to get on board with the president's budget.

Will the US dollar remain currency king?

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:30 PM PDT

The dollar's role as the world's dominant currency is coming under intense scrutiny.This week, China added its voice to demands for a new global currency as an alternative to the dollar in international trade and finance.

Inside California's Tent Cities [Pics]

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PDT

The current recession has led many people to these forced 'housing' situations

The 12 Bankers Responsible For The Financial Crisis

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PDT

Rolling Stone: The Dirty Dozen. Meet the bankers and brokers responsible for the financial crisis - and the officials who let them get away with it

The Best (and Worst) of DreamWorks Animation

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PDT

From 'Shrek' to 'Sinbad', a really entertaining analysis of Dreamworks animation wins and losses.

Zombie...Hooker...Nightmare...!

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:10 PM PDT

Business for hookers is slow in the graveyard until zombies heat things up. Great lazy afternoon time killer.

Apple Kicking Butt Without Steve Jobs

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Assuming Steve Jobs returns in late June, as scheduled, his medical leave is approaching its halfway point. So how's Apple doing in his absence? Very well, we'd say -- almost as if he hadn't left.

"Fifth Force" Could Make Detection of Dark Matter Unlikely

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 01:50 PM PDT

No one knows exactly what a "fifth force" might be, but studies have shown that, if a long-range fifth force does exist, it could have surprising effects on the universe's structure formation. A fifth force could reduce discrepancies between theory and observation in several areas of cosmology.

ISPs Join RIAA's Fight Against Piracy

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 01:50 PM PDT

Is Your ISP One of Them?

Aptera Electric Car: Dolphin Lines & Google Funding (pics)

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 01:50 PM PDT

Think about the aerodynamics of jet plane, a sailboat and a minivan. When we build things to fly through the air or propel us through the water, we design efficient vehicles. Not so with cars. Aptera, an auto company startup, aims to change that.

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