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The 5 Rednecks You’ll Meet (At Talladega)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 07:10 PM PDT

So we're stuck in Alabama this week for another job and it also happens to be Talladega weekend. For those of you who don't speak redneck, that's the biggest Nascar event all year. There will be over 300,000 rednecks at this one weekend event.

Flawless Amazing Dance Act from Britains Got Talent 2009

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 07:00 PM PDT

Dance act Flawless perform for the judges on Britains Got Talent.

How an FBI agent got Abu Zubaydah to talk without Torture.

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:30 PM PDT

'We Could Have Done This the Right Way'

US Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu Outbreak

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:20 PM PDT

The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.

Viagra Rival 'Can be Rubbed Directly into Skin'

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:00 PM PDT

Scientists in the United States have successfully tested the new technique – which involves tiny objects called nanoparticles – on rats and believe it could also be used to help humans.Under the therapy, nanoparticles that release the anti-erectile chemical nitric oxide are rubbed on the problem area, and absorbed directly into the skin.

Pirate Bay IP Addresses Assigned to Prosecution Lawyers

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:50 PM PDT

The Pirate Bay recently got a new range of IPs and to everyone's surprise they are now linked to several movie and music industry lawyers involved in the TPB trial.

Essential Tips to Get the Best from iTunes

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:40 PM PDT

How to master the world's favorite jukebox.

What We Can Learn from a Baby's Brain

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:30 PM PDT

Scientists have begun to dramatically revise their concept of a baby's mind. By using new research techniques and tools, they've revealed that the baby brain is abuzz with activity, capable of learning astonishing amounts of information in a relatively short time. Unlike the adult mind, babies can take in a much wider spectrum of sensation.

'Iran arms ship bound for Gaza downed near Sudan'

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:30 PM PDT

An Iranian vessel laden with weapons bound for the Gaza Strip was torpedoed off the coast of Sudan last week, allegedly by Israeli or American forces operating in the area, the Egyptian newspaper Al-Usbu reported on Sunday.

Got Wood? Magnificently Made Classic Wooden Cars [w/Pics]

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:30 PM PDT

The Morgan Motor Company is proudly independent (even Ferrari is owned by Fiat, every sports car company seems to be a subsidiary of a larger manufacturer these days). These cars are not cheap ($44,000 for a base model, some cost as much as $300,000), the waiting list is more than a year (each car is made by hand).

Why didn't astronauts float off the moon? Heavy boots. Sigh.

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:10 PM PDT

"While a pen always falls when you drop it on Earth, it would just float away if you let go of it on the Moon." My jaw dropped a little. I blurted "What?! A pen would fall if you dropped it on the Moon, just more slowly." I protested. "No it wouldn't." the TA explained calmly, "because you're too far away from the Earth's gravity."

2009 Fortune 500 List

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:01 PM PDT

Our annual ranking of America's largest corporations

Paris' multicoloured towerblocks (PICS)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:20 PM PDT

If buildings could go paintballing, this is what the ***** players would look like.

High-Powered Business Functions (PIC)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:20 PM PDT

The epitome of technological prowess!

Issues Linger As Michigan Patients Seek Medical Marijuana

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:10 PM PDT

As the first state-issued medical marijuana identification cards are mailed out, whiny law enforcement remains "concerned" about the law's "loopholes and inconsistencies."Michigan's medical marijuana law is now in effect, making Michigan the 13th state to embrace the controversial pain treatment. 63% voted to legalize medical marijuana.

100 MPG Bright IDEA Unveiled Today | EcoGeek - Clean Tech

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:10 PM PDT

"Bright Automotive has been hyping their 100-mpg concept vehicle for months, and today, it was finally revealed. It's not much to look at, but luckily, the IDEA has a lot of impressive features that should make it very appealing."

10 Divorce Stories Too Strange to Make Up

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:50 PM PDT

Nothing can bring utter insanity to the lives of otherwise reasonable people like a nasty divorce. People in that situation suddenly find within themselves untapped wells of pettiness and crazy, leading to the kind immature behavior that would embarrass the average 10-year-old.

Swine Flu: Twitter's Power to Spread Misinformation

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:20 PM PDT

Who knew that swine flu could also infect Twitter? Yet this is what appears to have happened in the last 24 hours, with thousands of Twitter users talking about this nascent and potentially lethal threat. There are quite a few reasons to be concerned about Twitter's role in facilitating an unnecessary global panic about swine flu.

Taking a Walk on the Wild Side (PIC)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:10 PM PDT

A huge bison takes up an entire lane ambling along a road in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. (Photo: National Pictures/James N Perdue)

Texas closing school indefinitely 3rd student w/swine flu

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:50 PM PDT

Texas state health authorities on Saturday ordered a high school near San Antonio closed indefinitely after a third student showed symptoms of swine flu, which has killed dozens of people in Mexico. ''A third student is listed as...

13 Free Mac OS X Apps That Can Make Your Lives Easier

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:30 PM PDT

This is the post where we are listing out few great free apps for Mac Operating System, this is an exclusive post for our those readers who are the Mac users.

BioShock Movie Put On Hold On Budget Concerns

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:10 PM PDT

It looks like this big budget movie may have been too big for its budget.

The Surprising Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Nothing feels worse than hearing your alarm clock ring in the morning when your body is screaming for a few extra hours of rest. Given the opportunity, who wouldn't get more sleep? If I had a choice between a year of unlimited Easter candy and a year of unlimited sleep, I'd say "Bye-bye Cadbury" and "Hello, bed!"

How Honey Bees Contribute £200m To The UK Economy

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:50 PM PDT

If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. There is some debate about who actually made this remark - but few scientists now believe this doomsday scenario will actually happen.

America's Most Dangerous Cities

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:30 PM PDT

To determine our list, we used violent crime statistics from the FBI's latest uniform crime report, issued in 2008. The violent crime category is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault.

Pregnant woman OK after being hit by car while fleeing bear

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:00 PM PDT

DENVER (AP) -- A pregnant woman who was fleeing a bear when she was struck by a slow-moving car said she would honor the euthanized animal by giving her baby the middle name "Bear."

Judge Says It’s "High Time" We Legalized Marijuana

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:50 PM PDT

A state lawmaker from San Francisco has introduced legislation to decriminalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol. It has been endorsed by a retired Orange County judge who used to be a federal prosecutor. In his view, it's 'high time' -- so to speak -- for another approach to marijuana.

The Australian Antivax Movement Takes Its Toll | BA

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:40 PM PDT

In America, people who claim vaccines cause autism are a major health threat. [...] In Australia, this movement is taking root as well. Calling the alarm to this, a TV program in Oz called "Sunday Night" aired an excellent exposé of what happens when parents don't vaccinate their kids: they risk their children's lives, and those of others. [...]

Sen. Arlen Specter: The Need to Roll Back Presidential Power

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:30 PM PDT

In the 7½ years since September 11, the United States has witnessed one of the greatest expansions of executive authority in its history, at the expense of the constitutionally mandated separation of powers. It's time to roll back this power grab.

Robotic Exoskeleton Suit Reinvents Farm Harvest (w/Video)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:20 PM PDT

The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed an agriculture robot suit tailored to the 40% of Japan's farm workers who are over the age of 65. Shigeki Toyama, a professor in robotics who developed the harvesting and pruning suit, sought to make it industry and task-specific in order to generate cost savings.

Neil Patrick Harris doing what he does best

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Neil Patrick Harris mystifies Jimmy with a card trick on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Swine flu worse in Mexico than US, but why?

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Genetic analysis of virus samples in the two countries is continuing. The CDC says tests results show the U.S. and Mexican viruses are essentially the same, but some experts have not ruled out the possibility that the virus is changing as it leaks across the border to the north.

Cheerleaders, Gods Gift to Men [PIC]

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Another reason why we love cheerleaders

Red Sox Preserving Fenway’s Winning Appeal

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT

The decision to embrace and enhance Fenway Park, instead of trading it in for a new stadium as the Yankees have done, is popular with fans and players alike.

Glenn Beck's Dressing Room

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT

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Manhunt for university professor in shootings

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:40 AM PDT

Three people were shot to death on Saturday at a community theater in Athens, Ga., and the authorities are searching for the suspect, a professor at the nearby University of Georgia. The police identified the gunman as George M. Zinkhan III, a professor of marketing at the university's business school. He was at large early Saturday evening.

The Hottest Gadgets in Tokyo

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:30 AM PDT

A sneak peek at the latest high-tech gadgets from Tokyo.

APOD: NGC 4676: When Mice Collide

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:30 AM PDT

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The Long War: Music Piracy in 1897 (NYTimes)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:10 AM PDT

You thought that music piracy was a product of modern times, didn't you? Have a look at the image below (and the original PDF linked at the bottom) for a New York Times article from June, 1897 discussing music piracy - of course the perpetrators were Canadian.

Dinosaurs Lived in the Arctic

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:00 AM PDT

Some dinosaurs (warm-blooded, perhaps) were surprisingly good at withstanding near-freezing temperatures, they say.

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