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| Just what are you trying to say SportsNet? Posted: 02 Dec 2008 09:10 PM CST Someone might want to rethink their clever word play.  |
| Is It Time For the Giants To Cut Ties With Burress? Posted: 02 Dec 2008 09:10 PM CST The mere mention of wide receiver Plaxico Burress' name evoked a facial reaction equal parts concern, consternation and confusion from Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert.  |
| Posted: 02 Dec 2008 09:00 PM CST The simple dictionary definition of "Twitter" is "microblogging/social networking platform that places a 140- character limit on each individual post/tweet." However, describing Twitter thusly would fail to encapsulate the power of this new omnipresent medium. So, instead here are 101 examples of how Twitter members regularly use the service  |
| Beijing Subway Trains Get Second Life As Homeless Shelters Posted: 02 Dec 2008 08:50 PM CST Ever wonder what happens to old subway cars when subway lines upgrade to newer trains? In Beijing at least, the ones used pre-Olympics have been shipped to Sichuan and converted into temporary winter shelters.  |
| The First Aid? Iceman May Have Dressed His Own Wounds Posted: 02 Dec 2008 08:40 PM CST The 5,000 year-old Tyrolean Iceman may used as a prehistoric wound dressing, according to a new analysis of his body's remains. Suffering from an arrow wound and a deep cut to the right hand, the Iceman, known as Ötzi', may have engaged in some ancient first aid using the moss, a well-known wound dressing used as recently as the 20th century.  |
| False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus Recommendation Is Old Posted: 02 Dec 2008 08:30 PM CST The Washington Post, the BBC, and other outlets are pointing out that Apple is, for the first time ever, "quietly" recommending anti-virus software for Mac OS X. A little research shows that this is completely false.  |
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| Twin Undergoes Revolutionary Brain Injury Treatment Posted: 02 Dec 2008 08:10 PM CST An Auckland twin who was brain-damaged at birth has become the first New Zealander to undergo experimental treatment in the United States, using her own umbilical cord blood.  |
| Top 20 Street Fighter Characters of All Time Posted: 02 Dec 2008 08:00 PM CST Top 20 Street Fighter Characters of All Time  |
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| 3 Reasons Japan’s Economy Might Not Survive a US Recession Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST For the 1st time in 7 years, Japan has slipped into a recession. Slowly the US economy has been taking its toll on Japan, which has led to today's 4.6% drop in the Nikkei, Japan's economy has also shrank for a second quarter, meaning 6 months of a slow down. Japan's output gap, a measure of supply and demand has been negative since July.  |
| If Dr. Seuss Were a Technical Writer Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST (original title: A Grandchild's Guide to Using Grandpa's Computer) I created this poem in an hour, late one night after my four year old grandson and his older brother had significantly rearranged the resources on my Macintosh.  |
| Outgoing FCC Chairman Wants to Rid The Wireless Web Of Porn Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST One of the issues he plans to tackle in upcoming meetings this month, is a plan to give all Americans free access to the Web via the airwaves -- minus the porn.  |
| Mumbai after the smoke has cleared (PICS) Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:40 PM CST According to recent reports, the ten attackers were responsible for the deaths of 172 people, including 19 foreigners, and 239 wounded. While mourners of the victims attended to their loved ones, and people all over the world held vigils, a Muslim graveyard in Mumbai refused to bury the nine dead gunmen  |
| Playboy Playmate Stages Naked Protest Over Japanese Whaling Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:40 PM CST The Argentinian model was among a group of protestors demanding that the Chilean government create a whale sanctuary in the country's territorial waters. Stripped down to nothing more than a skimpy thong, she unsurprisingly drew the most attention from passers-by.  |
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| Study: Poor Kids are Dumb, Rich Kids are Smart? Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:30 PM CST In a study that could rile everyone up, Cal Berkeley, researchers have shown for the first time that the brains of low-income children function differently from the brains of high-income kids. In short, they don't perform as well.  |
| One Day, It'll Bite You In The Ass... [PIC] Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:30 PM CST  |
| Phone conversations distract drivers more than passengers Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:30 PM CST A study that tracked drivers through a simulated task finds that not all conversations are equal: cell phones are far more distracting than having a passenger present.  |
| Teacher Sells Ads On Tests To Cover Printing Costs Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST Left to fend for himself after budget cuts, His tests cost over $500 a year to print, but this year he only got $316, one calculus teacher resorted to selling ads on quizzes and tests to cover his printing costs. $10 for quizzes, $20 for tests, and $30 for a final.  |
| Bloody Mary celebrates 75th anniversary Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST The cocktail was originally called the 'Red Snapper' because the term bloody was considered harsh for a drink in the 1930s. When Tabasco sauce was added to the drink the name 'Bloody Mary' became a household word. Cheers!  |
| Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:20 PM CST Songbird 1.0 is Here!  |
| What GM Will Look Like, If It Survives Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST Half the workers and dealerships, three brands, lower market share and, possibly, a healthy operating margin.  |
| $500,000 Parking Space? No Recession in Vail, I see... Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST The latest price for a spot in Vail's Founders garage, located in the Village across from the Christiana, is $500,000. "That's what I think the going rate is going from now on," said Buzz Schleper, the spot's owner. "There's always somebody out there who has money to spend on a good Vail parking spot. I'm sure it'll sell. There's no hurry."  |
| 70's photographs: Rock stars at their Parents Houses Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:00 PM CST Just like you and I, rock stars all have parents too. In the deep dusty corners of the Life Magazine archives, these pictures have turned up - famous 70's rock stars with their parents, taken in their parents' houses.Pictures of Grace Slick, Eric Clapton, Donovan, Jackson 5, David Crosby, Frank Zappa pictures all taken at their parents houses.  |
| How A UFC-Dominated Environment Will Change The Media Game Posted: 02 Dec 2008 07:00 PM CST While UFC doesn't control their fighters in regards to what they say in the press, the fact remains that the organization will react to fighters who spout off against the company in media channels. Because UFC is the only game in town, it becomes much easier for fear to play a role in what fighters will say and will not say on-the-record.  |
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| Daily Show: Mumbai Work of Motherfuckers and Giant Assholes Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:50 PM CST John Oliver insightfully breaks down the recent terror attacks.  |
| CBS Web Site Bitten by IFRAME Hack Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:40 PM CST It appears that Russian malware distributors were able to launch another iFrame attack on a subdomain of the cbs.com site so that it was serving remote malware to any visitors.  |
| Discovery of virus in lemur could shed light on AIDS Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:40 PM CST The genome of a squirrel-sized, saucer-eyed lemur from Madagascar may help scientists understand how HIV-like viruses coevolved with primates, according to new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The discovery could provide insight into why non-human primates don't get AIDS and lead to treatments for humans.  |
| KDE 4.2 beta 1 brings impressive improvements Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:30 PM CST Ars tests the first beta release of KDE 4.2. The new version of the popular Linux desktop environment has lots of new features, including significant improvements to the panel and other Plasma components.  |
| 50 of the Oddest, Weirdest and Dumbest Xbox Achievements Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:20 PM CST Boost your Gamerscore with points earned by being stupid  |
| The Top 7 Most Ridiculous Car Accessories Posted: 02 Dec 2008 06:10 PM CST #7. French Fry Cup Holder -- At what point does unhinged gluttony hit critical mass? If French fries have been such a staple in your daily routine that you need a device for your car designed specifically to chow down on the go, it might be time to reevaluate your dieting habits...  |
| Nintendo Makes $6 on On Every Wii Sold Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:30 PM CST Nintendo makes an operating profit of $6 for every Wii console sold, according to the latest analyst reports, with Microsoft breaking even with the Xbox 360 and Sony still making a loss on each PS3 it sells.  |
| Photographic Proof That Metallica's Time Has Passed Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:20 PM CST I didn't mean to be harsh...I know there are a lot of seamstresses out there making holiday gifts while listening to Ride the Lightning. Okokok it's for a good cause...but...sign a samurai sword or something.  |
| Supreme Court: State Medical Marijuana Laws Trump Federal Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:20 PM CST U.S. Supreme Court: State Medical Marijuana Laws Not Preempted by Federal LawMedical marijuana case appealed by the City of Garden Grove was denied review today. "It's now settled that state law enforcement officers cannot arrest medical marijuana patients or seize their medicine simply because they prefer the contrary federal law,"  |
| Taco Bell's "Free Taco Deal" Goes From a Hit to a Brick Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:10 PM CST "In that two-hour span, I was able to hit up seven Taco Bell locations, netting 28 tacos in the process. And I was also able to learn several things."  |
| Beautiful and Creative Paper Art Creations Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:10 PM CST Beautiful and creative paper art creations from all over the world.  |
| New experimental drug may put jet lag to rest Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:00 PM CST An experimental drug that mimics the effects of the hormone melatonin can reset the body's circadian rhythms, bringing relief to jet-lagged travelers and night-shift workers, researchers reported Monday.  |
| What to Expect at Macworld 2009 Posted: 02 Dec 2008 05:00 PM CST Since Apple confirmed that no new products would be shipping before the holiday season, nearly everything can be rumored in regards to Macworld 2009. An anonymous tip MacBlogz received back on November 3rd claimed to know information regarding a 32GB iPhone. "That rumored red iPhone… It's not happening. The only iPhone news I know for certain is th  |
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