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Man Gets Robbed After Tweeting That He is on Vacation

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 04:40 PM PDT

Twitter user @IzzyVideo recently tweeted that he and his family were going on vacation. Good times, right? Um, no. He got robbed, likely as a result of the social media site's ability to reach hundreds of thousands of people.


17 year-old breaks into funeral home, beats woman’s corpse

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 04:20 PM PDT

A teenage boy allegedly broke into an Albuquerque mortuary and beat up a female corpse being kept there. Dominic Goodmoney, 17, was arrested Sunday night near Reflections Funeral & Life Celebrations. He was covered in blood, digging into his own cuts and banging his head against a building, according to police.


Man Wakes From Brain Surgery As A Talented Artist

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 04:10 PM PDT

Until the stroke, Alan was unable to draw or paint, and the best he could manage was a simple 2D stickman. When he emerged from a gruelling 16-hour operation following his stroke, he found he had become a reborn 'Michelangelo' and was able to paint and draw with incredible detail.


11 Videogames Spawned by This Year's Summer Movies

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 04:00 PM PDT

If just watching this season's blockbuster flicks isn't enough, here are the games that'll take you inside the action: ''Terminator Salvation,'' ''Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince,'' and more ...


Why Obama Voted Against Roberts

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:50 PM PDT

'He has used his formidible skills on behalf of the strong in opposition to the weak.'


Need For Speed [pic]

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:40 PM PDT

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When Getting Drunk in the Woods Goes Bad (PIC)

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:30 PM PDT

That's not how you make a s'more.


Who’s The Boss of Your Family? Answers from Around the World

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:30 PM PDT

In 11 of 16 countries surveyed, Dad took the prize as head of the household. Only five countries picked Mom…


North Korea, the dead land

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:20 PM PDT

Hyok Kang, who escaped from his oppressive homeland in 1998, provides a unique and harrowing insight into Kim Jong-il's dictatorship, which can build nuclear weapons - but not feed its people


Sexy Drop Down Menu w/ jQuery & CSS

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:20 PM PDT

Studies show that top navigations tend to get the most visual attention when a user first visits a site. Having organized and intuitive navigation is key — and while most drop down menus may look aesthetically pleasing, developing them to degrade gracefully is also essential.


UFC Orders A Slice Of Kimbo

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:20 PM PDT

The UFC prides itself on real fighting, but that doesn't mean that the mixed martial arts organization isn't in a constant search for characters.That's why UFC president Dana White buckled and gave Kimbo Slice a chance to associate himself with White's organization as part of a deal that will put him on Season 10 of Spike's Ultimate Fighter.


Sony announces new PS3 motion controller at E3

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:20 PM PDT

Sony just announced the rumored new motion controller for the PS3 -- the prototype looks like a wand with a color-changing ball on top and is designed to work with the PlayStation Eye. More information on Engadget.


Super Mario Galaxy 2 Confirmed!

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:10 PM PDT

Nintendo saved their biggest announcement for last at this morning's E3 press conference, unveiling the first full sequel to a 3D Mario game on the same system: Mario Galaxy 2.


Do the Health Benefits of Saunas Outweigh the Dangers?

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:10 PM PDT

Nearly every health club has one — but with mercury rising outside, should you subject your body to the sweltering temps inside a sauna?


Howto Rip a DVD - Easy and Free with Linux

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:10 PM PDT

So, you have a nice shiny DVD with your favorite movie, and your dog chews it to pieces. If only you had ripped that movie to a file that you could burn to a new DVD, or play on your favorite media player.


Men 'live longer' if they marry a younger woman

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:00 PM PDT

A man's chances of dying early are cut by a fifth if their bride is between 15 and 17 years their junior.


Sony PSP Go! Official, Costs (freakin') $249, Oct 1st in N.A

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:00 PM PDT

Damn!


Damn, I Guess I'll Walk (PIC)

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:00 PM PDT

Would suck to have your bike on the bottom of this one. Used book stores draw a big crowd, I guess.


Top 10 New Species Discovered in 2008

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:50 PM PDT

From the smallest sea horse to a naturally decaffeinated coffee tree, the International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 list proves that Earth is still full of bizarre and fascinating plants and animals awaiting human discovery.


Geektastic Gadgets at Maker Faire 2009 [PICS]

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:40 PM PDT

We ran into a massive electric giraffe, a pedal-powered ferris wheel (and other somewhat dangerous rides) and the R2-D2 Builder's Club at Make magazine's 4th Annual Maker Faire.


10 Jobs for the Recession and Beyond

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:30 PM PDT

Some ideas for those struggling at the moment, or for those thinking about starting a career that will continue to thrive in the future.


Why Phishers Love Facebook

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:10 PM PDT

Behind every criminal computer hack there is a two-step process: gain trust, then exploit that trust with an attack. So far, the consequences have been relatively mild -- mostly, some annoying emails. But if Facebook and other social networking sites don't get a handle on security issues soon, a serious outbreak could occur.


Pedobear "Doubt" Trailer

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:10 PM PDT

We found the one thing creepier than Philip Seymour Hoffman.


Study: Top 10% of Twitter users do 90% of the tweeting

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:00 PM PDT

So, signed up for Twitter, posted your first tweet, but never bothered to tweet again? You're not alone, according to a recent survey, which found that a "small contingent" of chatty Twitterers account for the vast majority of Twitter updates.


Air France plane: wreckage found 400 miles off coast

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Brazilian military aircraft searching for the Air France plane that disappeared over the Atlantic have sighted wreckage 400 miles off the South American country's northern coast.


The 15 Greatest Sports Cheats Of All Time

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Some of these are so brazen you almost have to respect the cheater.


A Fatter, Sadder America (Infographic)

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:50 PM PDT

Recent polls have added 5.5 million more obese Americans to the 54 million already obese, and also indicate a lower quality of life and sense of well-being.


This is How You Will See it From Now [PIC]

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:40 PM PDT

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In preparation for iPhone 3.0, Apple posts iTunes 8.2

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:30 PM PDT

Apple on Monday released iTunes 8.2, an update to its music jukebox software and online store interface for the Mac and Windows. It's available for download through the Software Update system preference.


Sharks enjoy cuddles just like dolphins...

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:30 PM PDT

Sharks can be trained like dolphins to feed from keepers, roll over and enjoy cuddles, according to new research.


Tetris turns 25

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:30 PM PDT

By Franklin Paul LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If you've ever worked in an office or own a computer, chances are you've heard of Tetris. Born in 1984 and a near-immediate worldwide sensation, the classic puzzle game is set for a modern renaissance of...


Official: Windows 7 on sale October 22nd

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 01:20 PM PDT

We knew good and well the next iteration of Windows would be generally available this fall, but now we've got a date to circle in our datebooks: October 22nd. That's the first date in which you -- the general consumer -- can purchase Win7.


Improv Everywhere: Surprise Wedding Reception

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:50 PM PDT

For our latest mission, we picked a random couple getting married at the City Clerk's Office in Manhattan and threw them a surprise wedding reception. The couple was treated to dancing, toasts, cake, and gifts, all with complete strangers.


GM Volt's fate subject of widespread debate

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:50 PM PDT

With Monday's announcement that General Motors will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, hybrid car enthusiast blogs are a-buzz with the fate of the Chevy Volt, a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid, slated to roll off the assembly line in November of 2010


Pay With Facebook? No Thanks!

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:50 PM PDT

Facebook has begun testing a proprietary payment system with three of its applications, according to TechCrunch. As of this week, you can now use these apps--which include GroupCard, PackRat, Birthday Calendar and Facebook's own icon gift shop--to purchase things using Facebook "credits," which you can add to your account with an major credit ...


Conan O'Brien's 'Tonight Show' Debut Is a HIT (+vids)

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:40 PM PDT

Hollywood Reporter - Conan O'Brien's premiere as host of NBC's "Tonight Show" drew the show's highest overnight ratings for a Monday episode in four years. Will Ferrell, his first guest makes an entrance fit for a king...


Lithuanian Baby Racing Champion Mired In Laptop Scandal

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:40 PM PDT

Kajus Aukščionis is quite possibly the fastest baby in the world. Sure, he's been training since he was five months old, but his real secret is much closer to our hearts. He loves laptops.There's a lot to think about here. What are the mechanics of a baby race? Are people betting on this? Or, most directly: What the hell, Lithuania?


After a 400 Years Absence U.K. Gets Some Beavers [+vid]

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:30 PM PDT

After 400 years beavers are once again gnawing at British branches. But because hunting made native beavers regionally extinct, the new generation had to be shipped in from Norway. The Norwegian beavers were chosen because they are considered to be the closest type to the beavers which existed in 16th century Britain.


Hugo Boss Made Nazi Uniforms Using Concentration Camp Labor

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:30 PM PDT

Hugo Boss, who died in 1948, founded his family-owned garment business in 1923. The company struggled for a time, fell into bankruptcy, and then, during the war, made the uniforms worn by the German SS, storm troopers, Wehrmacht and Hitler Youth. It is believed that the factory was manned by forced labor, including concentration camp prisoners.


The Name's Bondsicle. Grape Bondsicle.

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Behold Del Monte's delicious new frozen dessert, in the shape of Daniel Craig emerging from the surf in Casino Royale. I'd ask that you kindly refrain from making untoward remarks about the placement of that wooden stick, and simply enjoy this frozen, washboarded treat. It kind of reminds me of Han Solo in carbonite — but edible, so even better!


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