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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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Is GlassGate the Latest Crack in the iPhone's Armor?

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Antennagate is grinding to a halt, more or less, but is Glassgate about to begin? It could be: speaking of grinding, it appears that third-party cases, especially those that slide on, are capable of trapping particulate matter between themselves and the iPhone 4's glass back, which could lead to scratching or even shattering of the entire rear pane of glass.

Two New Prius Models in 2012

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Toyota has said that it would capitalize on the Prius name and add additional models to the line, including a confirmed plug-in hybrid for 2012, but now a report suggests two more models will also come in 2012.

Nebraska Landowners Won't Make Way for Oil Sands Pipeline

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TransCanada is proposing to bury a pipeline for heavy crude four feet deep through a fragile, stunning and wondrous ecosystem that draws tourists eager to witness the migration of massive numbers of sandhill cranes, nourishes crops in a state where agriculture is king and provides drinking water for millions of Midwesterners. Some landowners are saying no, despite threats of eminent domain proceedings.

Stars Who Have Gone Under The Knife & Regret It [Pics]

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Stars have been hitting the plastic surgeon's office in a hush-hush manner since the early days of Hollywood, nipping and tucking themselves to "perfection". But what happens when surgery backfires?

Ferry ablaze on Baltic Sea

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A 200-metre ferry was ablaze in the Baltic Sea on Saturday after an explosion on the upper deck, and firefighting ships were spraying the vessel with water to keep it from breaking apart and spilling about 154 tonnes of fuel, officials said.

Safety First (PIC)

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You can never stress the point enough, it's always important to buckle up.

10 Things That May Replace Vampires As Hollywood's Next Genre Craze

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Vampires have taken a hold of America's hearts and minds in their firm, pasty grip. Which is great news if you're a fan, or a hormone-driven tween. But if you're like me, you're waiting for the next big genre craze to come from fantasy, or sci-fi, or anything-at-all to come and knock these bloodsuckers out of the mainstream pop-culture throne. Let's look at some contenders...

The Social Network Tops Box-Office Yet Again

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M*A*S*H's Alan Alda Recalls Brush with Death in Chile

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This lecture features Alan Alda in conversation with Roger Rosenblatt. In this section he recalls and shares a life-changing experience he had, where he almost died, while filming a science program in Chile.

Foxconn Denies High Abuse Rate in Chinese Factories

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Foxconn has issued a response today to the allegations of violence and worker abuse in its plants in a recently leaked study.

Fishbowl Faucet Encourages Water Conservation - Or Else

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For his appropriately titled Poor Little Fishbowl Sink, designer Yan Lu created a very direct incentive to minimize water usage - when you turn the faucet on, the water level in the fishbowl decreases.

The New Way to Find the Best Airfare Deals (Video)

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Now, there are websites that alert you when particularly great deals become available out of your local airport to your desired destinations -- not to mention the ones that actually predict what airfares will look like in the near future so you can adjust your travel plans accordingly. There are even services that enable you to get some cash back if prices fall after you've purchased your tickets.

Ten Gaming MisGUNceptions

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I don't claim to be a gun expert, however, one thing that annoys me is when gamers label certain first and third person shooters as being realistic. They may indeed be more realistic than other games that use guns, but let's get this straight, there is no such thing as a 100% realistic shooter in gaming when it comes to guns.

Carl Warner's "Awesome" Foodscapes (Slideshow 1-17)

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These are Awesome! British photographer Carl Warner creates amazing foodscapes: landscapes constructed entirely from fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, fish, meat and grains. At first glance the landscapes look real, and it is only on second glance that the viewer realises that the scenes are made entirely out of food. A book of his work, entitled Carl Warner's Food Landscapes, is published by Abrams and is available at all good book stores and via Amazon

Rhys Ifans Cast As Spider-Man's New Villain

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Sony announced today that they've offered the baddie role to Rhys Ifans, the British actor known for his breakout role in Notting Hill as the slacker roommate, as well as for performances in Pirate Radio and this year's Greenberg.

Never-Before-Seen Clip Starring Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly

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Before Michael J. Fox joined Back to the Future, Marty McFly was played by Eric Stoltz - watch him in an exclusive scene!

Soros: I Can't Stop a Republican "Avalanche" - NYTimes.com

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The liberal billionaire investor George Soros has been a major donor in the last few election cycles, but is sitting this one out.

Man Smoking Meth With Blowtorch Ignites Gunpowder Storage Container

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Some might say that smoking meth with a blowtorch near a container of gunpowder is ill-advised. Some will try anyway. John Blanchard, 65, is among them.
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