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Thursday, June 2, 2011

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BitComet Adds Support for “Anonymous” Downloads

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In a time where BitTorrent users are increasingly concerned about their privacy, BitComet has added a long-awaited feature to its BitTorrent client. Originally intended to speed up downloads of users with limited upload capacity, BitComet's VIP service now adds support for fully anonymous downloads to prevent outsiders from monitoring users' transfers.

NASA Mission Will Observe Earth's Salty Seas

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Final preparations are under way for the June 9 launch of the international Aquarius/SAC-D observatory. The mission's primary instrument, Aquarius, will study interactions between ocean circulation, the water cycle and climate by measuring ocean surface salinity.

Google says hackers based in China accessed U.S. officials€™' Gmail accounts

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Google said that China-based hackers used a “phishing” campaign to gain access to hundreds of Gmail accounts, including some belonging to senior U.S. officials.

Chris Marker Enjoys a Rare Prestige Few Contemporary Directors Can Boast

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The first mark of his success, which appears contradictory if judged by superficial standards alone, is that he's never directed a "cult film."

Happy Birthday, Beaver! [VIDEO]

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Who did you think we were talking about? Today is actor Jerry Mathers' 63rd birthday! Best known for his role as Beaver Cleaver on the classic series "Leave it to Beaver".

Progressives Take Medicare Fight To NH Republican (VIDEO)

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Rep. Charlie Bass (R-NH) has become the latest Republican to face his vote for Medicare-ending House budget in the form of a TV ad. In the first major ad buy since Democrats used the issue to pull off a surprise...

Forgot to charge your iPod for the beach? Just plug it into your solar-powered bikini...

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The Solar Bikini allows the wearer - or her (very) close friends - to plug an iPod or camera into USB sockets embroidered into the fabric.

George Lucas Strikes Back

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Nobody can deny that the "Star Wars" movies are beloved classics by any standards. And we don't even need to explain that we mean the original "Star Wars" movies, not the cinematic embarrassments that are the prequels: Episodes I, II, and III.

Make it a dolphin...bitches love dolphins

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Imgur is used to share photos with social networks and online communities, and has the funniest pictures from all over the Internet.

VIDEO: Angry Old Man Demands Beer From Foul Ball Enthusiast

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There's been a lot of chatter lately about people going above and beyond the normal realm of fandom to grab a foul ball. Just a few days ago, there was a dad...

Finally, a Garbage-to-Energy Scheme That Might Actually Work

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Do big investments from an oil refiner and a trash hauler mean Enerkem is close to cracking the code?

How to marry a Russian man in three months

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In Russia women must cope with a shortage of men, which leads to complicated questions about sex.

The Oatmeal vs. FunnyJunk: webcomic copyright fight gets personal

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Matthew Inman, creator of webcomic The Oatmeal, tried to ignore the rampant online copying of his work;until he found that his entire output was mirrored on a user-generated content site called FunnyJunk.

USDA Unveils New Food Chart: No More Pyramid Schemes

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This morning the USDA unveiled their new food chart, finally replacing the food pyramid which first debuted -- and was trashed pretty much since -- in 1992. The new chart also comes with its own new website, ChooseMyPlate.gov. The food pyramid, you will doubtless remember, is that irritating, confusing and misleading visual nutrition aid that divided foods into recommended layers.

Yet another “LOLCubs” moment at Wrigley [image]

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The Chicago Cubs can't get anything right...not even their own damn logo.

Awesome alarm clock: If you don’t wake up, you lose your money.. (PIC)

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Probably the best motivation to wake up early..

The Desperate Selling Off of America

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Rather than upset the moneyed interests who bought their seats in office, politicians prefer to cut pensions, close schools, and most importantly, privatize, privatize, privatize!

FaceNiff Android App Allows the Clueless to Hack Facebook in Seconds Over Wi-Fi

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A one-tap-wonder app called FaceNiff, a wicked mobile cousin of Firesheep, could allow even a clueless noob with a rooted Android smartphone to hack Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter over Wi-Fi.

Weiner Exposed. Weinergate scandal gets the Taiwanese animation treatment

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Approaches NSFW territory — especially for all the hot dog enthusiasts/food fetishists out there (who are advised to take a couple of deep breaths before watching).

Eric Cantor Asks Obama to Compromise Using Bush Tax Cuts As an Example

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Eric Cantor criticized Democrats' "Medi-scare" attacks, claiming that the GOP is taking medicine from Grandma to pad the pockets of the rich isn't helpful. The President added that he is all for a reduction of demagoguery, an issue he understands since he is the 'job killing, death panel, probably-wasn't-born-here president.' After the meeting...
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