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May 16 2008 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20201 diggsHow did this come to pass? Seriously. I was there… not from the very start but from very close to the beginning. The very first release was Ubuntu 4.10, nicknamed Warty Warthog. I started with the next release, Ubuntu 5.04 (Hoary Hedgehog). My first experience with Ubuntu was not the best. But I came back to Ubuntu. Why? 152 diggsNearly half of all under-25s do not use condoms with new partners, according to a new survey. 148 diggsYou might remember an image that showed up awhile back depicting how Bowser might look if he were real. Well, that same guy decided to give the same treatment to another beloved video game character with this realistic picture of Sonic the Hedgehog. 143 diggsBoop. 150 diggsThere's a lot of advice out there about getting good sleep -- it's VERY important. We quickly adjust to being sleep-deprived, and don't notice that we aren't functioning at a normal level, but lack of sleep really affects us. If you're feeling blue or listless, try going to sleep thirty minutes earlier for a week. It can really help. 413 diggsIt's a tricky business adapting comic books to film. The screenwriter has the unenviable task of cramming decades of backstory into two hours, and difficult decisions have to be made.These cuts, however, are not the difficult ones. Here are five story lines from upcoming comic book films that the studio won't be releasing soon. 121 diggs"....here’s what gives me pause about XP coming to the XO: There’s no way Linux will get an equal shake on OLPC’s XO. In fact, I reckon that more XO units will ship with XP than Linux in the not too distant future. Why? Governments are making the buying decisions. Not kids." 71 diggsOscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter who was barred from able-bodied competition in January, will be allowed to pursue his dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games after an unexpected decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 110 diggsDEFENCE contractors are preparing to cull hundreds of kangaroos at a Canberra site in another about-face, after the federal government refused to foot the bill to move them.After moving in March to kill the kangaroos at the former naval station for environmental reasons, Defence stopped the cull to further study moving the animals interstate 122 diggsThe director the Web loves to hate offers his first interview after a nearly $1 million sponsorship to shut down his video-game adaptations, comparing the anti-Boll petition to the Obama campaign, talking trash to his critics and showing off his lighter side. 281 diggsThis will all be over soon 102 diggsIt's a familiar scenario. You're on your way to work, maybe running 10 minutes late, and you're trying to make up for lost time. 127 diggsI sent a letter to Mr. Abrams in response to his question about why Obama supporters don't want Hillary on the ticket, and his statement that she deserves to be on ticket. What he read on air was not what I wrote. Follow the link to read the account. 159 diggs#4. 'Get friendly with your pharmacist.' Your pharmacist is the least expensive and most accessible health resource you have. You can see her anytime you want, without an appointment -- all consultations free. In medicine, that's extraordinary.... 135 diggsChiroux is one of thousands of US soldiers who have deserted since the Iraq war began in 2003, according to figures issued last year by the US army.But while many seek refuge in Canada, the young soldier vowed to stay in the United States to fight "whatever charges the army levels at me." 269 diggsMovement of over 48,000 people who oppose the mortgage bailout is bashed by the Wall Street Journal on Page 1. Not surprising at all...? 145 diggsThe chief investigating officer in the Pirate Bay case who was revealed as recently working for Warner Bros, has been reported to the police. Yesterday the Pirate Bay crew filed “at least” three complaints, and further people have been reported for bribing the police. 296 diggsWho does not feel sorry for the family of Megan Meir? I certainly do but..... 139 diggsLasers are like your favorite uncle who can do no wrong. You know, the one who's always hip to the latest technology, does amazing magic tricks at all the family dinners, always photographs well, and has more than once saved baby Med-Tech from a burning house of boring.... 154 diggsA marathon Sunday + a small beach along the River Thames in London + a bit of rain + a lot of fosters + a banjo = The world's biggest sofa made from sand. 51 diggsAn increasing number of people are ditching their jobs in the real world to make a living entirely online within Second Life’s virtual economy—making thousands of U.S. dollars selling designs, developing virtual property or creating virtual market branches to offer real products. 139 diggsFunny comic on the origins of the blue screen of death. Work N Prog 106 diggsRex Jameson bikes and swims regularly, and plays tennis and skis when time allows. 351 diggsIt's not from Apple, but it gives a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Cupertino company: a band of developers called the NUI Group have developed Lux, a platform that shows the power of a free open framework that will enable true multitouch interaction in Mac OS X. 360 diggsThis will be THE OFFICIAL RON PAUL ANTHEM, LET'S GO VIRAL AND GET IT PLAYED ON MTV AND ALL OVER THE NET!! 193 diggsThis week's release of Fedora 9 makes carrying a full-fledged Linux desktop around on a USB drive a three-click affair. Even better, you don't need Linux installed to create it, you can leave the data on your thumb drive untouched, and any files you create or settings you tweak remain in place the next time you boot up. 222 diggs"I don’t think they help the Republican Party at all, but I don’t think they should in any way play a major role in the Republican Party’s policy making."In Louisville, KY today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will address nearly 60,000 gun enthusiasts at the annual National Rifle Association convention. 50 diggsDon't spread it, or we'll sue you! 76 diggsFrom the "Miracle Minute" , fans charging the field, convinced the game was over, to a school of 900 students pulling out out a championship from 7 behind with seconds left against the team with the longest winning streak ever in DII basketball. Yes, ever. 94 diggsTrademark-holders have until May 20 to register their company and product names under the new .me domain, which is being marketed as a generic top-level domain by the country of Montenegro. Applicants include Apple -- which registered apple.me, ipod.me and itunes.me -- as well as Microsoft, Skype and Digg. 269 diggsEvery decade since 1980, deaths related to drug overdose have doubled. This huge increase in people dying is not because of a heroin or crack epidemic. It’s not young, black people who are dying either. This increase in deaths is happening in the middle-aged, white demographic. Why? Read on to find out how big pharma companies are causing this. 243 diggsI'd hate to see the face that needs that. 74 diggs"It is with great pride that I announce the opening of the San Diego Maximum Security Zoological & Convict Reserve," director David Hennessey said at an opening ceremony Tuesday. "From southern white rhinos to repeat offenders serving 20 years for drug trafficking—you'll find them all here at our amazing new facility." 187 diggsShe has emotional baggage, a Xanax habit, and daddy issues ... yet you can't resist her. 96 diggsSpecies are dying out at a rate not seen since the demise of the dinosaurs, according to a report published today – and human behaviour is to blame. 494 diggsIt's not that difficult, really. 66 diggs"...a gallery of beauties looking goofy." 120 diggs"A Canadian man who asked his lover to carve a heart-shaped symbol on his chest during a rough sex game almost died when she accidentally pressed too hard and punctured his heart, a newspaper said on Thursday." 184 diggs***** 216 diggsMicheal Jackson and several other artists plan to take on The Pirate Bay. The king of pop hired the infamous ‘Web Sheriff’ to protect his rights. “Hey Michael - do you want us to pay you in small kids maybe?” was the first response of Pirate Bay admin Brokep. 493 diggsPresident Bush said with a straight face this week that he gave up golf in honor of the fallen soldiers in Iraq, claiming that he quit after the bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad in August 2003. In fact, Bush went golfing two months after the bombing the UN headquarters, and Keith Olbermann found the video: 383 diggsDuring a speech before the National Rifle Association convention, former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, who has endorsed presumptive nominee John McCain, joked that an unexpected offstage noise was Democrat Barack Obama looking to avoid a gunman. "That was Barack Obama. Somebody aimed a gun at him and he dove for the floor." 339 diggsTry to spot the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 648 diggsEnjoy! 245 diggsThis theme combines elements of all 3 Desktop OSs to create a seamless, modern appearence for Ubuntu and any other Debian derivatives. 223 diggsThese guys do some amazing stunts in Battlefield 2 using all kinds of weapons and vehicles. 149 diggsThat’s why I’ve compiled a list of 10 movies coming out this year which were adapted from book/graphic novels, along with related source material to get you ready for the 2008 mega-movie season. 218 diggsDallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins announced this week that documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were found in a little-known vault in his office. 652 diggsThe train goes in the tunnel...the train goes out of the tunnel...the train goes in the tunnel...the train goes out of the tunnel... 42 diggs"Playing to a mesmerized audience, Swiss pilot and adventurer (some might say nutcase) Yves Rossy has soared above the Alps with homemade jet-powered wings strapped to his back. " 236 diggs"The Wall Street Journal confirms all of the details unearthed a few days ago about BlackBerry's touchscreen Apple killah: Dubbed Thunder, it's only got four physical keys and it'll be exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the US and Vodafone abroad. " 141 diggsWho Knew Man Eating Could Be Healthy For You? 129 diggsA winery spokeswoman says California winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi has died. He was 94. Mondavi died peacefully at his home in Yountville on Friday. 198 diggsCondé Nast has acquired popular technology blog Ars Technica, we’ve confirmed. The site will become part of Wired Digital (which in turn is under CondéNet, run by Sarah Chubb). Wired Digital assets include Wired.com and Reddit (acquired in 2006). The acquisition price will not be disclosed, but our sources say it is in the $25 million range, 90 diggsIn a troubling future, these augmented reality devices would offer a new dimension - a virtual layer that could be used to “re-skin” the troubling outside world. A boundary between the wearer and the world around him, the device would become a sort of visual drug, used to make the world appear a better place – even if just for a moment. 208 diggsNo person shall make a contribution in the name of another person or knowingly permit his name to be used to effect such a contribution, and no person shall knowingly accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person. 436 diggs 72 diggsFrom SI. Pics (w/stats) of best 15 pitcher/seasons since 1961. Don't agree with all, but good list with some good photos. 4 on list: Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, Vida Blue. 99 diggsAnd you thought your data was safe? Think again. These companies are making money from your private data 214 diggsThis artist set his computer to do a screen cap every 5 seconds as he worked on this piece. pretty amazing. 68 diggsWho's getting rich off $4-a-gallon gas and who's feeling the pain? These will be the less-obvious winners and losers if energy costs continue to rise. 191 diggsContains 6 Scientologists as teachers and offers "Study Tech" which was developed by L. Ron Hubbard and is used worldwide by the Church of Scientology. No longer the prince of Bel-Air, but rather a slave hubbard. 201 diggsAsus is to embed a lightweight, instant-on version of Linux called "Splashtop" into all its motherboards, following good feedback from customers. 192 diggsoff TV....MSNBC are you listening? 156 diggsResponding to congressional pressure, the Bush administration on Friday said it is suspending oil deliveries into the government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the remainder of the year.President Bush to temporarily halt shipments into the reserve in hopes of lowering gasoline price. 205 diggsI created a regression formula for estimating state IQs based on infant mortality and life expectancy, as these two variables correlate strongly with national IQ. 97 diggsWhen things go wrong in the Bush administration, he says "Blame on!" 88 diggsBy literally playing with house money, Charles Barkley managed to rack up a $400,000 bill last October at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. For Barkley, losing big is nothing new, but this time, he went 7 months without paying it back. Now Steve Wynn wants his money and is looking to collect, but nobody's sure if Barkley has enough money left. 274 diggsI was actually expecting to still see beta 5 when I went to the developers page, but was happily surprised. 131 diggsThe 12 March 2008 earthquake in China caused giant boulders from the mountains to roll into the town of Yingxiu in Sichuan Province, China. One huge boulder landed on a green car . . . the car was no match for this giant of a rock . . . the car was totally flattened. 419 diggsA recent picture depicting MrBabyMan " An Illustraded Guide to Understanding Digg" has made MrBabyMan really think about how the digg community feels about him and whether or not he should stay an active member of digg. 188 diggsUncomfortably close Typhoon Rammasun and 25 million light-year distant galaxy M101 don't seem to have much in common. But they do... 505 diggs"She has changed her rhetoric and for the first time now her people, her closest aides ... are acknowledging she is not going to win this." 240 diggsWith the end of the race for the Democratic nomination, it's not just decision time for Barack Obama, but also for Hillary Clinton. And with the way things have turned out, it's possible she may opt to retire instead of returning to the Senate. 278 diggsI am a fan of Digg, and a fan of American politics, but is Digg the new political strong-base? 359 diggsThe Benny Hill music probably doesn't make the footage any easier for the officer to watch.
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