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Judge Helps Bonds, But Slugger Could Get 50 Years in Prison

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 09:20 PM CST

Home run champ Barry Bonds won a reduction of the criminal charges against him when a federal judge dismissed some of the counts this week. Prison-time, however, is still possible.

Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 09:10 PM CST

President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others convicted of misdeeds ranging from drug offenses to tax evasion, from wildlife violations to bank embezzlement, The Associated Press learned Monday.

Obama Eyes $500 Billion in Stimulus

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 09:00 PM CST

Obama and Bush are rushing to craft measures to bolster financial markets and prevent a policy vacuum during the transition. Meanwhile, Paulson is considering tapping the second half of the government's rescue fund.

Marathoner, 90, Trains For Record

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:50 PM CST

Gladys Burrill is in training for her fifth Honolulu Marathon. Gladys isn't your ordinary marathoner...

ZzzPhone Is Second Google Android Cellphone Ever

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:40 PM CST

According to CrunchGear's John Biggs, the second-ever Android cellphone doesn't come from Motorola, Nokia or Sony Ericsson. The Zzzphone is a full-QWERTY keyboard Chinese slider which apparently runs the Android operating system,

Go Shorty

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:30 PM CST

Geckofabulous

Top 10 reasons George Lucas movies are so bad

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:20 PM CST

George Lucas wanted to call the new 'Indiana Jones' film 'Indiana Jones and the Saucer Men From Mars'. He's gone from Star Wars, Indiana Jones and American Graffiti to retarded aliens in Indiana Jones...

President-Elect's Big-Money Ideas for Economy

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:10 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama wants the new Congress to approve massive spending and fresh tax cuts in January, "a big number" probably far distancing a $175 billion campaign proposal,

Twelve Comic Book TV Shows That Didnt Get Past Pilot Episode

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST

Earlier this month, the CW network announced that it was scrapping plans for The Graysons, a television series that would have followed the character Dick Grayson in the years before he became Robin. Television viewers probably lucked out on that one, but The Graysons is hardly the first comic book-based TV series not to make it past it's pilot

Earth being bombarded by dark matter

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:50 PM CST

Scientists have discovered an elusive substance known as dark matter - which experts believe makes up 90 percent of the universe. It's hoped it may hold the key to how and when the universe was formed. The breakthrough was made by a high tech system above Antarctica which detected that a nearby object is pounding the earth with particles

Facebook awarded $873 million in suit against spammer

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:40 PM CST

On Facebook, the spam you get from friends is bad enough, but tolerable. The really bad stuff is actual spam, which more and more people are being subject to. On Friday, judge Jeremy Fogel in San Jose, California, awarded Facebook $873 million in damages against Adam Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital under the CAN-SPAM act.

SOLD OUT! - The Bacon - Flavored Chocolate Bar

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:31 PM CST

In a league of favourite foods, bacon and chocolate would both be near the top. Usually, it has to be said, eaten separately. Now, however, confectioners have combined the two in the world's first bacon chocolate bar. And it is proving a major success with British customers.

Concept - Next Generation Traffic Lights [PIC]

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:20 PM CST

The shape of traffic lights has barely changed since they were invented—there have always been three round lights: red, yellow and green. Initially, the sections were round simply because this allowed the spherical bulb inside light the glass evenly.

A Cat Chasing Its Leash

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:10 PM CST

Black cat chasing its leash

Alan Colmes to Depart Top Rated Hannity & Colmes

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 07:00 PM CST

FOX News Channel's (FNC) Alan Colmes will relinquish his role as co-host of Hannity & Colmes at the end of the year.

Only Five Out Of 51 Hospitals Pass Hygiene Test

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:40 PM CST

Nearly all hospitals are failing to meet hygiene and cleanliness standards set by the government to prevent superbug outbreaks.

Artist Sets Work On A 7000-Pound Obama Head Sculpture

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:20 PM CST

It's pretty easy to guess what was going through the minds of most Houstonians after Barack Obama was elected. When would David Adickes get to work on his 7,000-pound concrete and steel Barack Obama head?

Teen Genius: 5 Promising Scientists Under 20

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:10 PM CST

Who says teenagers can't save the world? These whiz kids are solving some of the biggest challenges in science.

We must plan a survival strategy for our species

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 06:00 PM CST

The science of sustainability is a mess. In 16 years it seems to have gone backwards as the world rushes on towards a frankly terrifying future. It is time it got its act together.

First 3-D Images Inside Human Arteries

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:53 PM CST

The walls that line human coronary arteries have been imaged for the first time in 3-D, a team of researchers says. Such images will allow cardiologists to see inside patients' arteries more clearly and check for areas of inflammation or plaque deposits that can cause a heart attack.

Wizards fire coach Eddie Jordan after 1-10 start

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:40 PM CST

Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas & Brendan Haywood. Ed Tapscott, the Wizards' director of player development, will replace Jordan on an interim basis, running his first practice as the team's new head coach Monday morning.

45% Tax Rate on Rich to Fund Recession Package in UK

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:30 PM CST

45% top rate breaks 15-year taboo raising income tax on the wealthy. The government hopes by targeting the rich, people on low, middle incomes will be reassured they are not to be victims of an aggressive spend now, tax later strategy. "There is a change in the public's mood, who have seen what has been happening to bankers and their huge salaries"

5 Ways to Get Rich (Without a Single Discernible Skill)

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:20 PM CST

There are a number of completely legal ways to make good money without setting foot in an office or putting on a uniform or even learning a single skill. All these lucrative opportunities require is that you have no shame whatsoever.

Superman Returns' Director To Create Web Series

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:10 PM CST

Warner Home Video, is branching out into live-action webisodes with some help from "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer.

UFC to fighters: appear in videogames or you don't fight

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:10 PM CST

Only a few weeks after a licensing scandal involving EA and the NFL resulted in a substantial payout to some wronged players, a new controversy has ensnared some UFC fighters who may be compelled to appear in THQ's upcoming UFC Undisputed 2009.

How to: Change Your Default Wallpaper Directory in Windows

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:10 PM CST

I always thought it was ridiculous and dangerous that Windows puts wallpapers mixed in with essential system files in the Windows folder. Is there a way or program to point the Display Properties -> Desktop tab to another folder? It would be nice if it then allowed me to organize it with sub-folders.Sincerely,Organized Papers

How Dean Kamen's Magical Water Machine Could Save the World

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 05:00 PM CST

The inventor of the Segway and more now has an idea worth tens of millions of lives. But no one cares. In this awesome in-depth profile, Esquire tracks the so-called "Lord Dumpling" genius on his seceded green island of geekery with the guys from Google, his upmodded Henry Ford steam engine and more ideas to change the world.

Final judgment: SCO owes Novell millions (plus interest)

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:50 PM CST

Federal district judge Dale A. Kimball has handed down the final judgment in the SCO case. The decision dismisses SCO's latest claims, grants declaratory relief to Novell, and sustains the court's previous judgment that SCO owes Novell over $2.54 million (plus interest) for unjust enrichment.

Japanese man sets up home in Mexico airport food court

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:50 PM CST

A Japanese man has set up home in Mexico City's airport and has no intention of leaving.

Life Aboard The Endeavour, International Space Station- PICS

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:40 PM CST

Favre senses good karma in Jets huddle

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:30 PM CST

Brett Favre began the celebration of his 501st career touchdown pass in signature fashion, giddily running around in a wide circle like an airplane waiting to land. Shortly thereafter, the Tennessee Titans officially crashed back to earth.

40,000 People Show Up at Farm for Free Veggies

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:20 PM CST

A farm couple got a huge surprise when they opened their fields to anyone who wanted to pick up free vegetables left over after the harvest - 40,000 people showed up. Another sign of our amazing economy.

Follow Your Dreams - Don't Let Anything Stop You

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:20 PM CST

Eleven year old Brenden Foster died this past Friday, but throughout this world he will be remembered always. His darkest hour was his brightest light. This is a story as much of his words as it is of his deeds. He wasn't afraid to die. He had said that he just wanted to make a difference, before his time came. And that's exactly what he did.

He Shoots He Almost Scores

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:10 PM CST

This kid climbs on top of his roof and tries to jump through his basketball hoop but is only half successful.

Psystar case reveals Apple's questionable policy on email

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:10 PM CST

Apple has sold enterprise-class storage hardware and software for years, but the company has yet to embrace systematic email and document retention policies that are common among publicly traded companies.

Black Hole "Hearts" Warm Galaxies, Control Growth

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:00 PM CST

A colossal black hole nestled in the center of a distant galaxy controls its own growth and the growth of surrounding stars by pumping out energy at regular intervals, a new study says. "It looks like a beating heart," said study team member Mateusz Ruszkowski, an astronomer at the University of Michigan.

Twitter Rejects $500 Million Takeover Offer From Facebook

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 04:00 PM CST

Facebook offered to buy Twitter for $500 million of overvalued Facebook stock, Kara Swisher says. Twitter rejected the offer for several reasons

10 Republicans that need to just go away.

Posted: 24 Nov 2008 03:50 PM CST

With a new political era looming, veterans of the old political arena will scramble to redefine themselves in order to make a living. Politicians, media commentators and analysts may be ill equipt to deal with the changing electorate, increased power of the internet and massive discontent with the status quo. Who will survive in the modern epoch?