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May 14 2008 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20241 diggsSure you want to save gas, but there's a lot of bad advice on how to do it. Some of it makes no difference, and some of it can wind up costing you. 189 diggsThe NNDB Mapper is a visual tool for tracking the connections of more than 32,000 famous people- linking them together through family relations, corporate boards, tv shows, political alliances and shadowy conspiracy groups, from San Francisco's political landscape, to Hollywood sex charts, to who rocks more: Ozzy vs Slayer? 115 diggsKnow the facts and view photos of the true wild. 177 diggsExtraordinary computer imagery and amazing real-life stories come together to reveal the incredible power and performance of our bodies as they've never been seen before. 169 diggsThere are the books you read, and then there are the books that change your life. We can all look back on the books that have shaped our perspective on politics, religion, money and love. Some will even become a source of inspiration for the rest of your life. From a seemingly infinite list of books of anecdotal or literal merit, we have narrowed.. 87 diggspace, the final frontier, is about to be inundated with sightseers. Microsoft has unveiled a new website which brings the outer reaches of the universe to the fingertips of anyone with internet access and a computer. 225 diggsHorses can stand on their feet for long periods, much longer than other domestic animals. They can sleep without lying down, thanks to a unique system adaptation : 286 diggsSarah Lacy’s new book, Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good: The Rebirth of Silicon Valley and the Rise of Web 2.0 (goes on sale on Thursday, pre-order here, get free autographed copy here) does a deep dive into the histories of a number of high profile web startups. 171 diggsA 19-year-old freshman at the University of Oklahoma was elected mayor Tuesday of Muskogee, a city of 38,000 in the northeastern part of the state. 96 diggsThanks for cleaning my boots...have a £30,000 Mercedes': Soccer star's amazing gift to boot boy. 249 diggsLately the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has had a remarkable action when it retracted the green light for a new type of GM potato and two types of GM maize to be grown. Though it was a good step in denying the previous given green light to the new GM crops of potato and maize how do we know that EFSA didn’t made the same mistake before... 407 diggsIf you are looking at the ground and/or your hair covers your eyes and you are in an ironic depression listening to Dashboard...right this way! 98 diggsFor the first time in three years the amount of pirated business software on UK computers has fallen. 161 diggsHow do we perceive a rainbow? And does everyone perceive a rainbow in the same way? These seemingly simple questions can reveal some interesting features of the human brain. For instance, is the “striped” appearance of the rainbow—the seven distinct bands of color that we see—a construct of our higher mental processes, or do the mechanics of human 89 diggsMeet the 7 strangest sports in the world. My personal favorite: camel wrestling. 273 diggsInstead of Open XML, BECTA ( British Educational Communications and Technology Agency) wants the EU to compel Microsoft to support open standards, such as the Open Document Format. 225 diggsYou know how NASA occasionally comes out and announces an asteroid nearly missed Earth and you can't help but think about the disaster that was averted? Replace that asteroid with LL Cool J as Dolemite. 223 diggsThe riskiest part of your working day perhaps lies in the navigation of a hot cup of Cappuccino from the pantry to your desk. But some people’s job are pants-wittingly terrifying. They are faced with guns, dynamite, bombs and death-threats everyday. Take a look at the 7 scariest jobs in the world. 154 diggsAnimals have secret worlds. Read here to learn more about them. 195 diggsInstead of blaming India and other developing nations for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy — and go on a diet. 134 diggs(2) Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva - Rampage is 0-2 against Silva, yet the coach on season 7 of The Ultimate Fighter has referred to his foe as "The Chump Murderer" -- a clear sign of a rivalry. 225 diggsNo matter what your age, throughout your life you will be learning. Your formal education ends with high school, but for many the learning never ends. Here are some secrets for improving your ability to learn. Most apply to classes, but you can adapt them to any learning situation 118 diggsFlock, the social web browser built from Firefox code keeps getting more social. Flock 1.2 beta adds Digg, Pownce, and AOL Mail integration. Once you login to Digg for the first time from the Flock browser, you'll have the option of opening up a Digg sidebar which shows you all of your Digg contacts and their recent activity. 141 diggsWhen starships transporting colonists first depart the solar system, they may well be headed toward a Google-discovered planet as their new home. 333 diggsStraight-up. A Master Chief & Marine that look like they stepped straight off the set of the Halo movie. So amazing. 641 diggsStephen Colbert had fun with Bill O'Reilly's "Inside Edition" meltdown, showing "never-before-seen" mock footage of his own past as midday anchor at WPTS in Patterson Springs, NC. Watch as Colbert freaks out over the words written on the teleprompter in true O'Reilly fashion (and throws in a Brian Williams shout-out as well) 121 diggsDuring the five-week expedition they will use explorer robots to map individual volcanoes on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge tectonic plate boundary – which effectively runs down the centre of the Atlantic Ocean - almost two miles (3km) below the surface of the sea. 116 diggs"The Boston Herald regrets the damage done to the team by publication of the allegation, and sincerely apologizes to its readers and to the New England Patriots’ owners, players, employees and fans for our error." 219 diggs"Buying all three older Grand Theft Auto games released on Xbox would cost $76 now instead of $64 in March, an 18% increase. Buying the same Playstation 2 GTA games would cost $33 now and were $30 in March, which is an 11% increase. " 108 diggsWe all know that China censors the Internet for its citizens behind "The Great Firewall of China," but what are the consequences of that? Here's a balanced look at the pros and cons of the Chinese approach. 442 diggsGet down with Bill O'Reilly:FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE. 93 diggsA South Carolina grandmother has become a sensation among stressed-out U.S. military men and women around the globe by sending the most incongruous of gifts: pliable, google-eye dolls. 143 diggsIf all goes well (or very wrong) Earth may receive a message from aliens from the Altair solar system as early as 2015. The message could be a reply to a message sent by two drunk astronomers in 1983. 156 diggs"Maybe you're a spy or you've got schematics for the next hot gadget locked away on your hard drive, but either way you're going to want to lock your files down. " 203 diggsAn interesting Consumerist discussion on use of the term "gay" on XBox live forums, and the homophobia felt by gamers. 208 diggsSolar power is taking the world by storm, and these days its easy to find solar powered chargers, solar powered lights and solar powered laptop bags. So you know it was only a matter of time before someone came up with a solar power work table. 281 diggsThe School of Hard Knocks has no physical location but it has millions of students and just as many teachers, but most aren’t even humans. There are no books and there are countless tests. It’s the toughest and best education you can get. Sometimes it costs you money, but other times it’s free. 352 diggsWith the pedestal that Iron Man has been put on, the question is can Iron Man 2 match the pattern of the second Spider-Man and X-Men movie and actually surpass the expectations that have been set before anyone's even started writing it? We hope so. How? Let us light the way my iron-clad friends... 162 diggsThe whole problem with global warming starts with digging up and burning the carbon from plants and animals, in the form of coal and oil, that has been buried for millions of years. So two German scientists have a solution: Start burying stuff on a massive scale.... 116 diggs"Memory is the scaffolding upon which all mental life is constructed."-GF Memory enables us to learn, make sense of the present, and contemplate the future via exploiting information from our past. The “scaffolding” is fragile and often flawed. Not a surprising claim since we are all prone to forgetting birthdays, names, and the such...... 79 diggsCooperate or compete? A game studied by people in a variety of disciplines, including biology, sociology and public policy. 88 diggsMore than 2 million U.S. teenagers have suffered a serious bout of depression in the past year, including nearly 13 percent of girls, according to a federal government survey released on Tuesday. 187 diggsGuinness World Records has declared the GEN H-4 to be the world's smallest one-man helicopter. Now the inventor of the GEN H-4, 75-year-old Japanese inventor Gennai Yanagisawa, will demonstrate the chipper chopper in the Italian hometown of famed aeronautical pioneer and "Renaissance Man" Leonardo da Vinci. 282 diggsAT&T said Wednesday it plans to boost the speed of its 3G wireless network to speeds of 20 megabits per second in 2009, paving the way for over-the-air downloads that are more than five times faster than what customers can achieve today. 1098 diggsIts the event of the year... 233 diggsBoth the Mormons and the Scientologists are upset about leaks of confidential church documents posted on Wikileaks. Can religion succeed where Swiss bankers have failed? 313 diggsFederal authorities charged that a methamphetamine laboratory was operating at the nation's largest kosher slaughterhouse and that employees carried weapons to work. 326 diggsBreweries from California to New York are proving they can make some of the best suds in the world. And they're not just copies of the old European originals. While American craft brewers have proven themselves no slouches at styles such as pilsners, pale ales and stouts, they've also created some of their own, often bold styles. 253 diggs“Yeah, I’m writing something,” he grinned, cryptically. “I’m going to direct it at the end of the year. And no, I haven’t told anyone what it is yet.” But we found out... 123 diggsThe former Beatle has long been an outspoken advocate of environmental causes and animal rights. He is a vegetarian who won't even wear leather shoes. But now he's being criticized for having a hybrid Japanese car flown to him in Britain rather than having it sent by ship. The car in question is an 81,000 pound (US$158,000) Lexus LS 600h ... 132 diggsCindy McCain's declaration that she would never produce her tax returns has struck a chord with a few editorial pages around the country. In the past two days, the Washington Post, Washington Times and the New York Observer have all penned demands that Cindy come clean on her fortune. 250 diggsCharter Communications, the fourth-largest cable system in the United States, has started telling its high-speed Internet customers that it is going to keep track of every site they visit on the Web. 124 diggsExclusive YouTube premiere: Flight of the Conchords video for "Ladies of the World" from their self-titled LP on Sub Pop Records and the HBO series "Flight of the Conchords". 259 diggsIn a city ruled by built for cars, why is it that you can get places faster on bikes? About 30 bicyclists and 3 rollerbladers hit an LA freeway to demonstrate the use of a bicycle. It worked -- they beat traffic on a road where cars should. 180 diggsAfter the saddle slipped from underneath jockey Anna-Katharina Bromann, her mount Schattenlady crashed into the safety rails, unseating the jockey. She then went on to perform a dramatic somersault, to the amazement of race-goers. And amazingly, both horse and jockey emerged from the acrobatics unscathed. 642 diggsColor Wars invited readers to choose a childhood photograph of themselves and recreate the scene. Here are the results. 471 diggsMacs may be more expensive, and Mac users more elitist (ahem), but blind Apple loyalty aside, there are a number of neat features bundled into your Mac which make it super useful and fun. We've covered dozens of Mac tips over the years in these pages, but today we're highlighting ten lesser-known Mac tricks that come baked into Leopard. 184 diggsThe brand success of Apple is not a result of dumb luck. It's all part of a very well-thought-out plan to deliver strong products and create a loyal Apple culture. Find out more about these and other marketing strategies Apple employs to achieve its tremendous customer loyalty. 359 diggsA number of Windows Vista Media Center users noticed this week that a copy-protection flag from NBC was preventing them from recording a couple of shows shows. Although the incident appears to be an isolated accident, it serves as a reminder that content owners want to use DRM to control every aspect of our media consumption. 236 diggsLast one crawling wins. 328 diggsA California man has constructed a design that features twenty-five small turbines in lieu of the massive blades on a modern wind power plan. One day this may approach the production capacity of the behemoths. 90 diggs"For me, anyone who interrupts my personal space to objectify me or make me feel uncomfortable or threatened is harassing me," says Holly. But Jessica says: "Yeah, it's objectifying and all, but you know, if I walked down the street and didn't have men looking me up and down and catcalling, I'd think, 'Boy I must really be getting old and dumpy'". 188 diggsDeviceVM, the makers of Splashtop, just made a big announcement though. Their technology will no longer be restricted to the top-shelf motherboards and will see a much wider release. At first it will be featured on Asus’ P5Q (high-efficiency design, Intel P45 chipset) family of motherboards, starting with the P5Q Deluxe, P5Q-WS, P5Q3 Deluxe.... 117 diggsYoung adults drink to boost their chances of hooking up 217 diggsAfter searching for literally decades, astronomers have found a supernova in our galaxy! ... It’s located very near the center of the galaxy, about 28,000 light years away, and it’s only at most about 140 years old. 125 diggsA well produced World of Warcraft music video featuring The Beatles song "I'm Only Sleeping". 251 diggsWhat if this was your shopping center? This is what it looks like when a rocket made a direct hit on a shopping center in Ashkelon. 34 people were injured including many children. 281 diggs800-mile bullet-train system that will connect Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego. Trains traveling at 220 mph on the systems are forecast to carry up to 100 million passengers per year by 2030. 87 diggsEnterprises will have to accommodate new wave of information workers who use multiple devices and applications 173 diggsStephanie Sandstrom’s EPA Dress, currently on view in the San Francisco Exploratorium’s 2nd Skin Exhibition responds to bad air – and that’s not all, it cleverly creates the wrinkles to prove it! 214 diggsCheck out this photogallery! 66 diggsThis year @ the ITP show the latest addition of devices used for projects included the Wiimote. Younghyun Chung's digital wheelchair art project @ ITP... 268 diggsCavalin's parents avoid calling their son a genius. They say he's just an average kid who enjoys studying as much as he likes playing soccer. Cavalin has a general idea what his IQ is, but doesn't like to discuss it. He says other students can achieve his success if they study hard and stay focused on their work. 250 diggsIn the wake of the 7.8 earthquake that hit China, Twitter has been called in to action as one of the main channels of communication for many people. Mainly due to the regular stream of updates, coordinated with a simple tag so that anyone could search for them, Twitter can provide people with quick and vital information. 158 diggsCheck out the video from the first Digg Meet-up in San Francisco, and mark your calendars for future Digg Townhalls and Meet-ups! 90 diggsPlease show your support and stream from http://wbur.org/listen/feed/ogg.m3u so other stations will follow their lead. 270 diggsMobile phones are steadily becoming the only phone in American households, according to a new study. The trend, however, signifies both positive and negative changes on the horizon. 131 diggsResearchers at Marquette University say they have developed a first-of-its kind computer program that can measure bite characteristics. They say their work could lead to a database of bite characteristics that could narrow down suspects and lend more scientific weight to bite-mark testimony. 88 diggsGovernment officials say the Interior Department has decided to protect the polar bear as a threatened species because of global warming. The officials told The Associated Press the bears are threatened by the decline in Arctic sea ice. 203 diggsWith a Metacritic score of 99%, one might think it impossible to find any faults with a game that has been equated with everything from Citizen Kane to The Godfather. Wrong. 188 diggsAfter months of delay, the Bush Administration will list polar bears as a threatened species and is establishing rules for preventing extinction of the Arctic icon in an era of global warming. 390 diggsBeing cool is normally subjective. But there are some things that unequivocally make you uncool. We’re not saying we’re cool, we’re just saying if you own any of these items, you’re not. 271 diggsA new NASA-led study shows that human-caused climate change has impacted a wide range of Earth's natural systems, from permafrost thawing to plants blooming earlier across Europe to lakes declining in productivity in Africa. 179 diggsMost reality TV sucks, but these 15 shows were really scraping the bottom of the barrel. 186 diggsAccording to ZDNet.de, Intel Manager Hannes Schwaderer confirmed that Apple would be using the Intel Atom processor in a future version of the iPhone. The new model will reportedly be a larger model with a 720x480 pixel display, correlating with circulating rumors about a mini-tablet device rumored... 99 diggsA variety of middle-class people are making a conscious but careful choice to use marijuana to enhance their leisure activities. 304 diggsWith all the problems in the world, it seems it all pales in comparison to one of the men it should matter to, Senator Arlen Spector, who deems is necessary to use our tax dollars to conduct a further investigation of the New England Patriots Spygate scandal.Is he serious?! 178 diggsHere’s a quick roundup of some of the websites where you can find the music that you love for free. The market for these kind of websites is exploding so it’s definitely not a complete list but it should give you a good start. Support free music! 342 diggsHillary Clinton on Wednesday reiterated her vow to stay in the Democratic presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama. 105 diggsAn 11 year old that can run a sub 4:50 mile and practices basketball 4 hours every day . . . An 9 year old that is already signed to Manchester United for futbol . . . these are just 2 examples of the world's elite children athletes. Do you think you could even compete? 503 diggsExclusive: Google has murdered the AdSense account run by one of the web's most influential anti-Scientology sites. Yet another example comes to light that makes it look like Google is courting a new title of being the leading benefactor of the deep pockets of corruption the church of Scientology is so widely known for. 366 diggsMarietta bar owner Mike Norman says the T-shirts he's peddling, featuring a look-a-like of cartoon chimp Curious George peeling a banana, with "Obama in '08" underneath, are not meant to offend.Norman acknowledged the imagery's Jim Crow roots but said he sees nothing wrong with depicting a prominent African-American as a monkey. 237 diggsA list of 25 projects where a Virtual Assistant (VA) could help you get your work done faster. There is a broad range of skills available to help you get work done - letting you focus on what you do best. 201 diggsShes logged a 100 hours on FFXII and has played many other RPG's. I think she might actually be a hot gamergirl....and here I thought they didn't exist. The search still continues however for a hot chick that cooks and cleans. 111 diggsSpiderman, Wonderwoman, Supergirl, etc. They're all here! 133 diggsSuper-fast pilot whales have been observed sprinting after prey, likely to include giant squid. The rapid pursuit has brought comparisons with the fleet-footed land predator, the cheetah. The cetaceans even use the same, highly specialised hunting strategy that cheetahs use, scientists report in the Journal of Animal Ecology. 786 diggsThe Obama campaign has announced a "major national endorsement" for a rally tonight at 7pm in Michigan, and the rumor mill is swirling that it is none other than Sen. John Edwards. Mark Halperin reports: "Radio silence from six senior Obama officials when asked directly by The Page: 'Is John Edwards endorsing Barack Obama today?'" 109 diggsA decision has not yet been made on possible disciplinary action against a Novi magistrate who suggested to an underage drinker that he commit suicide. Novi District Court Judge Brian MacKenzie said Wednesday his office still is looking into comments made April 10 by Judith Holtz... 263 diggs(Without getting arrested).... 164 diggsDon't be put off achieving your destiny, even if you have experienced failure in your life. This video mentions well known people who had failed, but kept pressing on until they became successful. 70 diggsThe more we study the workings of memory, the more we understand why it so often fails. The good news: it may be in your control. 801 diggsThis is one of (if not) the most important videos on the net right now. Ron Paul once again proves he is 100% for the people and is the most courageous and honest candidate in modern history. Spread it! 259 diggsTenori-On is a new electronic instrument designed by Toshi Iwai. There's no way I'll be able to master it though. 286 diggsThe sale on Wednesday came after The Associated Press questioned the investments in light of calls by John McCain, the likely Republican presidential nominee, for international financial sanctions against the Sudanese leadership. 174 diggs"Not only did members discuss new surveillance provisions, they also discussed: The imminent collapse of the U.S. economy to occur by September 2008, the imminent collapse of US federal government finances by February 2009, the possibility of Civil War inside the USA as a result..." 292 diggsRare unveiled a trailer yesterday for its forthcoming Xbox 360 vehicle-based platformer Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. It looks very lovely, as Rare games often do, but discussion about the video now seems to be less about the game, and more about a brief cameo from Mario. 297 diggsIn a 20-page memo on GOP electoral woes, Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) repeatedly misspells Barack Obama’s name – it’s one R, congressman, not two -- and then manages to use the racially charged term “tar baby” in a paragraph about Obama and immigration. 238 diggsIn doing so he can now turn over all the pledged delegates he's won to Obama. 284 diggsA lot is being said right now to the effect of, "What took him so long?" Some people are criticizing John Edwards for not endorsing sooner. John Edwards said that he would not make an endorsement until the race was over -- until the nominee was determined. Then, today, after Obama received a trouncing in West Virginia, he announces his endorsement. 101 diggsGenuinely great photos from Library of Congress Archive: San Francisco 1906 earthquake; also 1919 Texas cyclone. Shots cover huge panoramas of destruction (need to scroll across pics to get full POV). Pics give real sense of power, impact, destruction. 268 diggsWhat comes to mind when someone mentions stuffed animals? For most of us words like 'cute' & 'cuddly' or maybe 'kids' & 'toys' come to mind. For these photographers and product designers, however, words like 'twisted' & 'disturbing' or even 'demented' and 'deranged' are perhaps more fitting. 301 diggsMaxim's list of the top 100 women. 237 diggsThe clothes a person wears in a portrait can have a big impact upon the end result of your image. When talking to a subject about what to wear I generally ask them to bring a few different outfits so that we can have a little variety to work with. A few things to keep in mind... 112 diggsNew ATI graphics cards coming in June. 326 diggsHe's having a racial paranoia meltdown on MSNBC right now. I'm going to post it it on YouTube soon. 196 diggsUnfortunately, even though it would improve gas mileage, the decision is up to the marketing people. 384 diggsA teacher was shot to death in northern Afghanistan after he gave a speech condemning suicide bombings, it was revealed today. Abdul Hadi claimed the attacks were un-Islamic and un-Afghan during a speech yesterday in the Archi district of Kunduz province. 309 diggs The truck above is also powered by a wood gas generator, except this one runs on coffee grounds. The Cafe Racer is a 1975 GMC pickup that essentially burns up used coffee to create a combustible gas. The gas is filtered on its way to the engine and, Viola, a caffeine-powered truck. 306 diggsIn an astoundingly ignorant interview with The Politico’s Mike Allen Tuesday, President Bush insinuated that electing a Democrat in November would lead to another attack on America, and revealed that he made the ultimate sacrifice by giving up golf shortly after the start of the Iraq War — the timing of which he lied about. 384 diggsHere's a review of some time-saving tools and utilities that can greatly increase development speed, reduce debugging and testing time, and improve your code. They're aimed towards helping developers create websites more quickly and efficiently. 216 diggsThe greatest fictional anchorman of all time interviews the most distinguished anchorman of our time at Radio City Music Hall during the Funny or Die tour. 425 diggsI had an interesting discussion today about Firefox with Mozilla's Mike Schroepfer and Mike Beltzner. One of the things we drilled into a bit was the address bar in Firefox 3 246 diggsSeriously. 405 diggsIn the wake of Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins' (R-ME) alarmist report, "Violent Islamist Extremism, the Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorism Threat," the Senate may be moving towards passage of the Orwellian "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" (S. 1959). 419 diggsThis is a short article about the makeover plans for facebook. Quite an interesting read. 183 diggsWhat does “Spy Gate” have in common with psycho boyfriends/girlfriends and old luggage? 126 diggsIn another “not quite Windows Live but still cool” post, Moonlight, an open source implementation of Microsoft Silverlight for Unix systems, is now available in both Silverlight v1.o and 2.0 builds. 134 diggsWe are happy to announce the formation of an encyclopedia for web developers, by web developers: Google Doctype. 269 diggsWe regularly pass by this corner in our neighborhood, which is one that has seen a large amount of teardowns and extensive rebuilding to create large, luxurious single family homes. Someone has taken a single panel of the sidewalk and turned it... 165 diggsGalaxy NGC 3628, similar in size to our own Milky Way, is oriented...well, sideways. 577 diggsThe story of this place lasts already for 35 years. Once the geologists were drilling for gas. Then suddenly during the drilling they have found an underground cavern, it was so big that all the drilling site with all the equipment and camps got deep deep under the ground. None dared to go down there because the cavern was filled with gas. So they
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