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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Voters Suspicious Of Fraud At Ballot Box - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City said they are concerned about fraud at the electronic ballot box. Monday, October 25, 2010.

Greyson Chance Debuts “Walking Outside The Lines”

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Detroit Doing Better. Detroit Considers Changing its Name

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If you follow this site, you may have read about the one good thing that came out of our financial mess: A new wage contract between our car companies and the UAW. We asserted that this bode well for the future of the car companies and jobs.

Technologies and Companies that are Obsolete Today

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Yes, they still make cassette Walkmans. Well, they DID make cassette Walkmans. An obituary for something you haven't thought about in a decade, plus how are the major broadcast networks committing suicide today?

BMW Recalling 150,800 2007-2010 Models

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Recalls are rampant this month, and BMW is the latest to join the parade of dealer repairs. The reason for the recall of the 130,000 twin-turbo and naturally-aspirated six-cylinder models is for emissions and safety fixes. The problem with the twin-turbo models lies in the direct injection fuel...

Top 5 Rebranding Fails of 2010

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General Motors' latest Chevrolet rebranding effort is "the worst ad slogan ever," according to Jalopnik. This year's other rebrand fails include: Gap, MSNBC, American Apparel and The Democratic Party.

The Best Budgeting Calculators for College Students

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When you're in college, budgeting is different than budgeting in the outside world. Your largest bills -- tuition, room and board -- could be due on an annual or semester basis. Try these calculators to help you plan and estimate your expenses.

Linyl: A New Take On Vinyl Records

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An evocative record player that converts photos into ambient light.

Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2010

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Who are the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2010? Just over half a million AskMen readers have voted, along with AskMen staff, & the results might surprise you.

Zynga valued more than EA in latest estimates

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Social gaming developer Zynga is quickly taking over the market, and is now estimated to be worth more than the second largest gaming company in the world, EA.

GM's Robonaut 2 Robot Headed To Space

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General Motors is still building rockets, and it's also in the business of building androids. Real, space-going humanoid robots. That's right, the NASA-GM built Robonaut 2 is finally going up to the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle Discovery November 1. So why, exactly, did GM...

24 Questions I Shouldn't Have Asked the Wikileaks Founder

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange stormed out of an interview with CNN this week in which the interviewer began asking questions about Assange's personal life, in particular the sexual assault allegations that have been made against him in Sweden.

Info on site changes and test accounts

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I'm going to address a story submitted to Digg that called out activity of a number of our internal test accounts. As with many sites, we continuously run tests on the site to expose vulnerabilities in our own security.

The Best Mobile Apps for Money Management

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I have a friend who is a decisive shopper. She is able to immediately divine the relationship potential of a leopard print chiffon scarf. My modus operandi is more of a skittish courtship. Neurotic, I'll analyze a wildly distressed hobo bag, agonizing over the tassels and hardware, leaving it and returning to to finger the leather half a dozen times. Will this work with my wardrobe? How will this affect my budget? Is this color really me? Do I even like me?

13 Super Creative Costume Ideas for Halloween

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Forget the sexy nurses and sparkly vampires – this Halloween, score more treats as a living Marvel character or a 3D paper model of yourself.

An Insight Preview of Alice: Madness Returns

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Visionary game designer American McGee guides us through the trajectory of his career and how it has all led up to his new macabre take on Lewis Carroll's fairytale, Alice: Madness Returns.

The Tallest Rock Climbing Wall in the World [Pics]

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Located in Groningen, Holland, this climbing wall is considered the tallest in the world. Photos courtesy of Eric Kieboom.

Wii Remote fun facts: 65.3 million in North America

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Nintendo shot out a press release today with some fun facts about the Wii Remote's sales in North America. Among other tidbits, the pink Wiimote outsold its blue sibling by 2,300.

What Could $1 Trillion Buy? (Infographic)

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The Federal Deficit for the 2010 budget year was $1.3 trillion and is estimated to climb to $1.4 trillion in 2011. So what exactly does $1 trillion get you these days?

Architects of the Social Web (not Named Mark Zuckerberg)

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Every once in a while, a person or team of people come along and change the Internet forever. In the 1980s, it was Bill gates and Steve Jobs, in the early 2000s, it was Mark Zuckerberg and Tom Anderson, and today, it's the people people discussed below. These folks shaped the very fabric of the social web, and through their contributions, they have made the Internet a more exciting and connected place to be. Today we recognize these architects of the social web, their revolutionary creations, and what accomplishments helped them achieve the heights they've reached.
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Monday, October 25, 2010

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7 Creepy Urban Legends That Happen to be True (Part 4)

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Once again, it's that time of year when Cracked goes out our way to fact check the outlandish stories that allegedly happened to your friend's former roommate's cousin's girlfriend.

Floating Islands Made of Garbage Actually Clean Polluted Water

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A small company based in rural Montana has big dreams for using post-consumer plastic waste to restore fish populations, sequester carbon, remove water pollution -- and create unlimited amounts of new waterfront property.

Digg To Layoff 37% Of Staff, Product Refocus Imminent

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It was just a few months ago that Digg dropped 10% of its staff. Now the company is making much deeper cuts - 25 employees will be laid off, a little more than 37% of Digg's total staff. This comes on top of news that Digg lost their chief revenue officer, Chas Edwards, earlier today. I spoke with founder Kevin Rose and new CEO Matt Williams about the cuts earlier this morning. The company will be refocusing the Digg product, Williams says, and more announcements will be made tomorrow.

Digg’s former CEO Jay Adelson has “no regrets” for not taking offers

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Digg has become a Silicon Valley fable because it didn't sell out when it was hot and then allowed it self to be surpassed by other hot social networks such as Facebook.

Itching Thumb brings webOS look to Android

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It's a little disappointing that webOS never took off. It has design elements in there that to this day have yet to be matched by other platforms.

X-Ray Vans: Security Measure, or Invasion of Privacy?

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Privacy advocates worried about x-ray scanners making their way around U.S. airports may be surprised to know the technology is also making its way onto America's streets.

Is the universe a big hologram? This device could find out.

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Scientists at Fermilab are constructing a 'holometer' to get a closer look at the fabric of spacetime.

Everything You Need to Know About Aphrodisiacs (Infographic)

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Throughout history, numerous substances have been used as aphrodisiacs, which are things or activities that are believed to arouse hormones and heighten sexual interest. Some cultures have even developed their own rituals dedicated strictly to gettin' it up and gettin' it on like Donkey Kong.

Experimenting With Witchcraft And Christine O'Donnell

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Christine O'Donnell is not a witch. I know this to be true because she has said so multiple times in her hunt for a Delaware senate seat, and because we used to be sleepover buddies in the early '9...

Making an Amazing First Impression

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No red flags in this encounter

13 Things Your Trick-or-Treater Won't Tell You

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This Halloween, the experts (kids!) give us the scoop on how to score the most candy while trick-or-treating and more.

10 Games In Which Everyone Should Have Died At the End

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Not many games end with main characters/player characters dying at the end. And, sometimes, when it does happen, everybody gets…

Glenn Beck and the Cult of Paranoia

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Where Limbaugh was angry, Beck is paranoid. In his land of make-believe, devious enemies have infiltrated the government and are plotting to destroy America. Every significant phenomenon, from the recession to the BP oil spill, is part of their master plan. Their final objective is a fascist-communist-Big Brother-world-government-über-tyranny, and they will annihilate anyone who interferes, which is why Beck frequently asks listeners to pray for his safety.

How Television Is Ruining The Movies

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The television and movie industries are in a state of constant warfare. Their main goals are to achieve domination over the eyes and ears of society. Currently, the film industry is fighting an uphill battle to remain in control. What follows are some of techniques that Television uses to deconstruct modern cinema.

19 Reasons for Every Californian to Vote Yes on Prop 19

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California's Prop 19 will be the most talked-about ballot initiative in the November election.  This measure would make lawful the possession and sharing of

PLEASE GOD NO RECOUNTS!!! But If There Are Some, Here's How They'll Go Down

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Here's a rundown of recount rules in key states. Remember, control of the Senate could depend on this.

It's a Happy-Potamus! Grinning hippo poses with zoo-goers (Pics)

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The beaming three-tonne beast was pictured behind the glass of its water tank next to IT consultant Jay Parker at San Diego Zoo.

The Realities of a Road Trip [Img]

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What road trip is all about - in reality and in theory

2010 Election: Early Voter 'Enthusiasm Gap' Appears Consistent With Polls

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Various estimates of early voting data each show an edge for Republicans: their voters have been slightly more inclined to get to the polls than Democrats in most states thus far. Under the most favorable set of assumptions for them, their advantage is around 9 points; by the least favorable set of assumptions, it is more like a 4-point edge.

Adobe's New Message to Steve Jobs: Yes We Can

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Software Maker Retools for Move Beyond Personal Computers with New Technologies for Tablets, Smartphones, and TVs
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Sunday, October 24, 2010

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Sex, Drugs, and 432-Note Combos

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The Rise and Fall of The Rhythm Genre

How to Bring Oktoberfest Into Your Kitchen

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Germany's Oktoberfest wrapped up earlier this month, but if U.S. cities can still host their own short beer-focused festivals this month (and they are), there's no reason you can't, too. While you're raising your glass, consider tipping a bit of that brew into a recipe or two. Just a spoonful or two is enough to add zing to a tried-and-true recipe.

Unemployed Stuff To-Do List (PIC)

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Wow...looks like he got most of it done.

Baby Throws Up Devil Horns in the Womb (PIC)

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This sonogram is proof that real rockers produce prenatal metalheads.

26 Sexy Halloween Costumes That Shouldn't Exist

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WARNING: Attempting to pick someone wearing one of these costumes up probably means there is something off in your brain.

Having a bunch of sisters might make you less sexy

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Pity the poor boy--in the United States at least--wedged in the midst of a bevy of sisters.

4G wireless defined: WiMax and LTE don't qualify

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If someone is trying to sell you 4G wireless these days, don't believe them.

Haiti Fears Cholera Will Spread in the Capital | NY Times

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A cholera outbreak has killed more than 200 people, and five new cases were reported in Port-au-Prince.

Shocking Pics of Deputy Posted on Facebook by Soon-To-Be-Ex

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The photos show her in uniform, seated in her police cruiser, putting a gun in her mouth, drinking alcohol and smoking what looks to be a marijuana cigarette. And as you could probably guess...it happened in Florida.

Creepy Old Dude, Molests Sleeping Passenger on Delta Flight

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Ranchhodbhai Lakha is a 61-year-old creep from Alpharetta, Georgia. He's one of those guys who presumes that every woman in the world wants to have sex with Ranchhodbhai Lakha -- even if they're sleeping on a Delta flight from Dallas to Atlanta...

85 Percent of Kid's Drinks Contain Lead

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According to a story on Natural News, 85 percent of beverages marketed to children contain dangerous levels of lead. The levels were high enough to require a warning under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.

Biden Says White House Willing to Deal With GOP on Tax Cuts

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Vice President Biden opened the door a crack to the possibility of a deal with Republican on retaining Bush era tax cuts for some families making more than $250,000 annually.

Rare "Keyboard Cat" Alternate Take Discovered

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New footage of Keyboard Cat has been discovered, and it's pretty amazing…

New high-dose flu shot aims to protect seniors

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There's a new flu shot in town — one that's four times as strong and targeted at senior citizens.

Poll: Democratic Enthusiasm Surges as Election Day Approaches

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A new Newsweek poll released today provided more evidence that Democrats are not going lie down and let Republicans take control of Congress without a fight. The much discussed enthusiasm gap has been virtually closed. In fact, both registered and likely voters expressed a preference that Democrats keep control of Congress.

He's a Dancing Fiend, With Cats (PIC)

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Whether this picture is phtooshopped or not (I really, really, really, really hope it's not, but I doubt it), it just made me laugh for a solid five

Green Business is Booming: 5 Ways to Go Green & Make Green

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Here's a look at five green business types that are turning big profits in a down economy, and how you can cash in by following their sage business practices.

Bizarre Methods of Transportation

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Have you ever been faced in a situation where you needed to move something from A to B but didn't really have anything good to carry it in?  It's happened

Digital Drugs: The Science of i-Dosing (Graphic)

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Kids in search of brain-altering drugs these days have entered a whole new realm of mind-trip - a digital realm. They call it, "i-Dosing." Although the discovery of these trance-inducing soundwaves, called bi-naural beats, occurred over 100 years ago, technology today is allowing kids anywhere to get "high." Here is the science behind i-dosing, and a few of the trips you can expect when using digital drugs.

A tiny life lost to whooping cough

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Whooping cough is a rather mild-sounding name for a disease that can kill a baby before it’s even diagnosed. Ten infants in California have died since the first of the year in an outbreak of whooping cough, whose proper medical name is pertussis.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010

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Weight-loss Motivation (PICS)

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Need help shedding that flat tire around your mid section? Maybe this will get you going.

Google Finishes Gingerbread, Raises Mandatory Statue

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Google today posted a teaser video dropping a large clue that Android's next release, Gingerbread, had reached completion.

5 Reasons 'Red Dawn' Is Secretly a Subversive Anti-War Film

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Red Dawn might be the most anti-American movie made outside of the Middle East.

YouTube - Hvding krocktest

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Astronaut checks in with Foursquare from space

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With over four million users, Foursquare is becoming quite popular and we're seeing people check in from all sorts of places. I don't think anyone was expected to see a check in from space though and that's exactly what an astronaut did.

Sony expects U.S. TV prices to fall, LG profits plummet

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Sony's TV division head tells reporters that TV prices will fall. LG Display posts a 62 percent drop in profits.

The 3DS Goes Back to the Hardcore

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Nintendo winning over the hearts of the casual is exactly why the 3DS will be everything the gaming community has been waiting for.

Bill Gates Gives $700K to Preserve Global Warming Law

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Maplight.org recently reported that he gave $700,000 to the fight against California Proposition 23. If passed, Proposition 23 will repeal California's law — called AB 32 for short– meant to curb global warming. The proposition supporters are hoping to repeal the law because they feel it is curbing the creation of new jobs

In Graphics: What Are Dividends?

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To make studying the fundamentals of investing fun, we recently kicked of a series of infographics explaining basic concepts. Now let's move on to something that many investors -- beginner and advanced alike -- actually consider not only important, but even sexy: dividends.

How Did Humans React to Cimate Change 6,000 Years Ago?

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Since 2004, University of Buffalo anthropologist Ezra Zubrow has worked with teams of scientists at prehistoric sites in the Arctic regions of St. James Bay, Quebec, northern Finland and Kamchatka to understand how humans living 4,000 to 6,000 years ago reacted to climate changes.

Microsoft looks to take on Steam with on-demand gaming website?

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Microsoft's new PC game store is set to launch with big titles on digital shelves.

Vinyl Flooring & Wallpaper Presents Major Health Threat for Children

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HealthyStuff.org researchers released a new study yesterday, which found an excess of lead, phthalates, cadmium, organotins and many other harmful and toxic ingredients in vinyl flooring, wallpaper and other building materials that children frequently come into contact with at home and school, posing a major health threat.

BBC News - Making things hard to read 'can boost learning'

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US scientists find that students can boost recall and learning when given material in harder-to-read fonts.

How to fix the red ring of death THE MARINE STYLE

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The marines shooting the xbox360. lol
I dont have anything agianst xbox i have 1, but i thought this video was quite funny.


This this video was not made by me

SPACE.com -- 'Star Wars' Planet with 2 Suns Challenges Theories

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A huge, newly discovered alien planet and its two suns compel astronomers to rethink their theories about how gas-giant planets form.

Pictures of Muslims Wearing Things

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Former NPR analyst Juan Williams, among other ignorant people, has an irrational fear of Muslims, and thinks you can identify them based on what they look like. Here I will post pictures of Muslims...

Why So Many Animals Evolved to Masturbate | LiveScience

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While scientists debate the reason for masturbation, there's no doubt that humans are not alone - animals do too.

The physics of how wet animals dry themselves (w/ Video)

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists using slow-motion movie cameras have been trying to discover the physics behind the "wet dog shake."

Prius Is Dirtier To Build Than Corolla

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Which is greener: a Toyota Prius or a Toyota Corolla? They're both roughly the same size, and when you think quick, it seems that the Prius would be the no-brainer choice for greenies. The Prius, after all, gets an EPA Combined 50 mpg, while the Corolla gets 30 at best. But if you think a little...

George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, Set For Reissue

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Originally released November 27, 1970, All Things Must Pass is widely considered to be one of George Harrison's finest albums – his first post-Beatles. Living in the Material World and the self-titled George Harrison are two albums from Harrison's solo collection also worth checking out, but no denying All Things Must Pass is the Must Have.
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Friday, October 22, 2010

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John Boehner’s Imaginary Version of “The America I Grew Up In”

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Back in July, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) lamented the notion that Democrats are "snuffing out the America that I grew up in." When Boehner was "growing up." The top marginal tax rate was 90% (nearly triple today's figure); union membership was 30% (more than quadruple today's figure); the Republican Party, which included plenty of liberals, endorsed massive spending projects; and the economy was heavily regulated — airlines didn't even set their own prices...

The 10 Biggest nNerds in Nickelodeon TV Show History

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Nickelodeon is a network that his seen its fair share of nerds. Of all the uncool characters ever featured on the network, here are the ten nerdiest.

Who is the Bigger Michael Jordan Draft Bust: Kwame Brown or Adam Morrison?

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When you say Michael Jordan and basketball in the same sentence, it usually ends up being a good thing. However, not if you add in the words 'talent evaluator'...

Bruce Sterling Forecasts The Future (Video)

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Outlook: cloudy with a high probability of toxic rain.

US announces $2 billion aid package for Pakistan

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The U.S. announced a $2 billion military aid package today for Pakistan, as Islamic insurgents plague the U.S. military.

Secret memo displays corporate and media tentacles of the Kochtopus - Joe Conason - Salon.com

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Fresh evidence of the New York billionaires' midterm campaign implicates journalists as well as fat cats

Who wants to be President?

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It's not always what it's cracked up to be with the fame, the power, and the glory. Is it worth being the President or are these Heads of State taking in too much dough? See how these Presidents compare with salary against each other and with you.

Barack Obama to gay bullied teens: "It gets better. No homo."

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The "It Gets Better" movement was joined by its most prominent participant yet, the President of the United States.

Definition of Random

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Here is a fun display of contemporary urban art at its best. This giant wooden clip is currently being showcased in Belgium, in the Chaudfontaine park.

An Unusual Apartment in Tokyo

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I love Japan for so many reasons. Mainly because of their game shows but I tell ya there's just so much more. And in the life of the unreal you'll find here...

Syfy Gives the Greenlight to Young Adama 'Battlestar' Spinoff; Movie, Possible Series to Come

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A few months ago, the Syfy network commissioned an online series called 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome,' a chronicle of the war experiences of young William Adama. The network liked Michael Taylor's script for the project so much that Syfy will air 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome' on the network as the pilot for a possible young Adama TV series.

7 Possible DC Comics Series We’d Want To See On TV

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"Marvel TV" is well on its way to producing its first two live action television series, with a whole list of more possible series in its back pocket. Will DC Comics step its game up and follow suit? If it does, here are a few titles from DC (and DC's Vertigo) that could lead the company's charge to the small screen.

Nuclear Thugging: What Real Effects Do The Sanctions Have On Iran?

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For all its bluster to the contrary, Iran's continued alienation of the international community is creating real consequences. Stricter U.S. sanctions are hurting the Iranian energy industry and driving its currency down. Additionally, the international community has started to enforce older U.S. sanctions, an extremely worrisome trend for Iran.

Sarah Palin Defaces The American Flag

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Republicans and Tea Partiers that feign devotion to the Constitution and our country by waving flags didn't seem too upset with Sarah Palin desecrating our flag at the rally earlier this week. Certainly when they see this video the outrage will be overwhelming.

The 18 Weirdest 'Sexy' Halloween Costumes Based on Comics

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In recent years, though, the prevalence of the super-hero in Hollywood has led to more and more costumes being produced that tie into our favorite comics and cartoons, and that means costumes like 'Sexy Wolverine' are now available to purchase. And believe it or not, they only get more ridiculous from there.

Google engineer develops Facebook Disconnect, blocks Facebook Connect to protect your privacy

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A bunch of Facebook apps have been sharing our personal data without our knowledge, and i'm glad someone is going to do something about it...a Google engineer has released Facebook Disconnect, which blocks Facebook Connect when we're visiting sites

FCC says new wireless spectrum is worth $120 billion

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The FCC plans to auction off a new part of the wireless spectrum it values at more than $120 billion.

Keeping the Tea Out Of The Democratic Party

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The religious right has mostly co-opted the Republican Party (certainly in terms of platform this is a fact), but there is at least one nutcase out there and I mean nutcase, calling himself a "conservative Democrat" who seems to believe that our country was founded on the bible, not the constitution, "knows" what God wanted to do with Israel's land and believes that Islam is "evil".

Hopefully The Macaroni Truck Will Crash Into This Billboard (PIC)

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And maybe a guy carrying a couple gallons of milk?

Suhweeeet Potatoe! (Pic)

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Oh yeah...Nature does surprise us sometimes!
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