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Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Alka-seltzer lava lampIntermolecular polarity is a fancy way of saying "oil and water don't mix". Here, Science Bob explains why, and shows off a fun trick you can do over and over with oil, water, food coloring and alka-seltzer. Thumbnail courtesy Flickr user ncfc0721, via CC Previously:Saturday Morning Science Experiment: The Gummi Bear Gets It Boing ... Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Science Party Tricks Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Traffic lights Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Secretaries vs. Magnesium ... Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Practicing safe earthquake ... Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Floating on Sound Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Ice cold outside, "hot ice ... Saturday Morning Science Experiment: Microwav
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:23 am
Hanging Out with Kim Jong-ilLike many in the insulated west, I've long been fascinated by North Korea, what life is like in there, and what will happen to the peninsula after the walls come down. (Of course, I'm half a world away, so I have the luxury of being fascinated with North Korea. Life inside the country, I suspect, is beyond rough and might get even worse in the first years of inevitable reunification.) I've read extensively on the country, enough so that I almost understand the concept of juche. And I've explored the country a bit in my fiction. My novel-in-progress has a sequence in which an over-the-hill rocker is invited to perform a goodwill concert in Pyongyang, although I'm not sure the subplot it's part of will earn space in the final draft. My hometo
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:22 am
Son House, "Death Letter" (Greatest Song of All Time of the Day)I could go on all weekend about Son House, one of the top and longest-lasting country bluesman, but I'll be kind to you and get to the music quickly. His original recordings are messages from a foreign land, his sessions and concerts after rediscovery rival Skip James' (hear an interview with John Fahey and the future Dr. Demento from that period), and both his lyrical and guitar styles are slashing and unforgettable. "Death Letter" is as deep as country blues gets. National resonator guitar!...
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:22 am
Leaked UK record industry memo sets out plans for breaking UK copyrightIn this leaked, six-page email, Richard Mollet, the Director of Public Affairs for the British Phonographic Institute (the UK's record-industry lobbyists), sets out the BPI's strategy for ramming through the Digital Economy Bill, a sweeping, backwards reform to UK copyright law that will further sacrifice privacy and due process in the name of preserving copyright, without actually preserving copyright. Mollet's memo, entitled "Digital Economy Bill weekly update 11 March 2010," appears to be a weekly status report on the DEB's progress. On the CC list are executives from major record labels, staff at IFPI (the international record industry lobby), PR agents from The Open Road, and others I don't recognise (if you can identify others on the
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:13 pm
Boba Fett accordion-busks the Zelda theme on a NYC subway platformSweet busking pitch: Boba Fett costume, accordion, Zelda theme. This is what makes the NYC subway great. Boba Fett shows off his artistic side (via Digg) Previously:Dead Plants: kick-ass shoutin' hillbilly blues busker music from ... Man playing a hand-made, electrified, one-stringed musical ......
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:44 pm
Luc Besson's steampunk movieHere's the latest trailer for Luc Besson's forthcoming steampunk movie, "Les Aventures Extraordinaires d'Adele Blanc-Sec." That's some heady stuff. Les Aventures Extraordinaires d'Adele Blanc-Sec - 2nd teaser (Thanks, Xeni!)...
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:40 pm
Sci-fi: a Jesusfish raygun parodyLooking for an automobile decor element that proudly proclaims your devotion to the earliest, persecuted science fiction fans who huddled in catacombs, scratching crude rayguns into the walls? Look no further. WHITE vinyl SCI-FI RAY GUN decal jesus fish parody 3x5 (Thanks, Travis!) Previously:DIY Flying Spaghetti Monster bumper sticker Teach the Controversy tees illustrate other important "scientific ......
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:31 pm
Hugo nominating deadline loomsKate from Aussiecon, the upcoming World Science Fiction convention in Melbourne, sez, "The deadline for sending in your Hugo Awards nomination ballot is fast approaching! The Hugo Awards are awards for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. The nomination deadline is Saturday, March 13, 2010 23:59 PST. To submit a ballot you must either be a member of Anticipation, the 2009 Worldcon, or have registered for Aussiecon 4, the 2010 Worldcon, by January 31st." For the record, my novel Makers is eligible for nomination....
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:22 pm
US census infographics from 1870The census is one of America's great institutions, the way the country knows itself. Here then is the 1870 statistical atlas of the ninth census, scanned at high rez. Your one-stop shop for 1870's best infographics: "Presented here are all of the maps and charts from the first statistical atlas of the US Census, widely praised in its time and still a wonderful example of sophisticated graphics, the out-of-date racial/psychological nomenclature notwithstanding. The atlas is available page-by-page from the Library of Congress, but you can download it in bulk here." STATISTICAL ATLAS OF THE NINTH CENSUS (1870) (Thanks, Marilyn!) Previously:Census of the dead, in infographic form UK govt charges taxpayers to view 1911 census, conducted with tax
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:21 pm
Die Antwoord to sign with Interscope, Neill Blomkamp to direct next videoPhotos: Xeni Jardin (top) and Sean Bonner The South African rap-rave internet star known as The Ninja grabs my face by the cheeks. He leans forward and stares into my eyes, like a large savannah predator about to inhale a hamster. "And that's what I did to Jimmy Iovine," he says. "He didn't seem to like it, but nobody told me it wasn't cool to do that. And then I kissed him on each cheek, because we were making a deal like you do with the mafia. Die Antwoord is in business with Interscope now." It's been just over a month since a friend emailed me a link to their music, and I blogged here on Boing Boing. They had fans before, but what exploded in these past four weeks is the stuff labels and artists dream of: Die Antwoord became a living me
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:18 pm
Marque Cornblatt retrospective art opening in BaltimoreHarbor East is hosting an art opening called "Tools, Trash and Technology - A 25-year retrospective of the Art and Design of Marque Cornblatt." Marque's whimsical, clever creations have been featured on BB and MAKE. The event runs March 10-April 4, 2010 and is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Opening reception for the artist Friday March 12, 5-8 PM Cornblatt will personally be in the gallery each afternoon, offering hands-on demos and opportunities to operate the robots. San Francisco-based and Baltimore native artist Marque Cornblatt will be presenting a 25-year retrospective of his work in Harbor East in Retail Suite 102 of The Legg Mason Tower. The exhibition will include self portraits, interactive
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:48 pm
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The English: a people without a history?clipped by: abailartClip Source: www.opendemocracy.netEngland has, and often continues to be the primary historical mover and shaker in the history ofGreat Britain; the United Kingdom; and even the British EmpireBut if the break up of Britain should actually occur, it may be the English who are left as the ‘people without history’, for the history of England is a hostage to the fortunes of the United Kingdom.it might be said that all histories working on the assumption – explicit or implicit – that the history of England equates to the history of England’s expansion and impact on the world – that is histories of England’s ‘creative work’ – are ultimately histories of decline and lossthe appropriate frame for understandin
» 13 Mar 2010, 1:53 am
Is Fiction More Real than Non-Fiction?clipped by: abailartclipper's remarks: <<<This is because, as I and many others have written, fiction offers an extra dimension of meaning. Indeed, non-fiction could be likened to tradition 2-D film: solid, reliable. Fiction, like 3-D, offers a far more intense experience, but it also carries the risk of being merely goofy.>>> from article. See also http://chronicle.com/article/Literature-for-Real/64453/ Clip Source: www.bluetoblue.orgIn my own case I would say that as I've grown older my need for non-fiction has increased, while my patience with fiction has decreased, and given the choice between a mediocre example of either, I will go with non-fiction. The problem with fiction, as with film, is that so much of it is mediocre, and as one
» 13 Mar 2010, 1:39 am
Clipmarks - Orange Lines Shortcutclipped by: Rusteeclipper's remarks: In case you missed it. Clip Source: clipmarks.com11-13-2009 8:57 AMdjkraz I forgot to touch on the orange lines comment... That feature was removed intentionally because it caused to much confusion for new users. However, it is still available using a shortcut key combination, "ctrl+shft+alt+b". Tags: clipmarks
» 10 Mar 2010, 10:10 pm
Floating house and what a view?clipped by: mugofcoffeeClip Source: www.examiner.com Ultimate floating house with an incredible view February 19, 10:41 AMSan Diego Interior Decorating ExaminerLori Smith Images via Robert Oshatz Architecture View Slideshow »
» 11 Mar 2010, 4:08 am
25 Funny Finger Facesclipped by: amgumenClip Source: www.holytaco.com25 Funny Finger Faces Awesome! Unless you have hooks for hands, then it's just rubbing it in.
» 11 Mar 2010, 7:01 pm
Control Your Dreamsclipped by: Randy101clipper's remarks: Some great techniques for controlling your dreams at night. You can make yourself have more vivid dreams. Clip Source: howtocontrolyourdreams.tumblr.comHere are a few popular ways to control your dreams at night. These techniques are great for inducing creative, unique visions while you sleep.Read something unusual, deep and mysterious right before you fall asleepPlay music you wouldn’t normally listen to while you sleep. It’s not good to fall asleep with the television on because the noise doesn’t let your head completely rest but that makes for a great dream state. The author of Twilight reported that the story of Edward and Bella started as a dream. You can do the opposite. Start w
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:28 am
Worrying ?clipped by: wiganfootieClip Source: img.xcitefun.net
» 11 Mar 2010, 5:03 am
TOYOTA HYBRID HOAXclipped by: karevalclipper's remarks: In fact, almost none of this was true. Virtually every aspect of Sikes's story as told to reporters makes no sense. His claim that he'd tried to yank up the accelerator could be falsified, with his help, in half a minute. And now we even have an explanation for why he'd pull such a stunt, beyond the all-American desire to have 15 minutes of fame (recall the "Balloon Boy Hoax" from October) and the aching need to be perceived as a victim.The lack of skepticism from the beginning was stunning. I combed through haystacks of articles without producing such needles as the words "alleges" or "claims." When Sikes said he brought his car to a Toyota ( TM - news - people ) dealer two weeks earlier, recall notic
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:44 am
Texas Conservatives Win Curriculum Changeclipped by: wiccantexanClip Source: www.nytimes.comAfter three days of turbulent meetings, the Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a social studies curriculum that will put a conservative stamp on history and economics textbooks, stressing the superiority of American capitalism, questioning the Founding Fathers’ commitment to a purely secular government and presenting Republican political philosophies in a more positive light. In recent years, board members have been locked in an ideological battle between a bloc of conservatives who question Darwin’s theory of evolution and believe the Founding Fathers were guided by Christian principles, and a handful of Democrats and moderate Republicans who have fought to preserve the teac
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:44 am
Health Care Slaughter Solutionclipped by: bookchick49clipper's remarks: Un-freekin-believable! Clip Source: www.texasinsider.orgDemocrats Prepare “Slaughter Solution” to Ram Unpopular Health Care Takeover Through Congress Without Vote12:43 pm CST - March 10, 2010By Dave Schnittger – GOP Leader BlogThe Slaughter Solution is a plan by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the Democratic chair of the powerful House Rules Committee and a key ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), to get the health care legislation through the House without an actual vote on the Senate-passed health care bill. “SLAUGHTER PREPS RULE TO AVOID DIRECT VOTE ON SENATE BILL.” “House Rules Chairwoman Louise Slaughter is prepping to help usher the healthcare overhaul through the House and poten
» 11 Mar 2010, 6:41 pm
SLAUGHTERclipped by: karevalClip Source: www.marklevinshow.comLevin Calls for the Expulsion of Slaughter"I'm calling on the House of Representatives... to start to take steps to expel her"Mark called for the expulsion of Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) after she reportedly explored the option of passing Obamacare whereby the House wouldn't have to directly vote on the actual Senate health care bill. Listen to Mark below:
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:19 am
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
Build the Perfect PC! Step-by-Step Illustrated How-To Guide | Maximum PCBuild the Perfect PC! Step-by-Step Illustrated How-To Guide | Maximum PC
» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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SAMBA Blog: Hamster Burial Kits & 998 Other Business IdeasSAMBA Blog: Hamster Burial Kits & 998 Other Business Ideas
» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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» 12 Feb 2009, 2:00 pm
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Bad Motha Wizard [pic]179 diggs //<br/>Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the tin Man, and the Scarecrow find out who really runs the Land of Oz.
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:40 am
10 new iPhone games for everyone96 diggs //<br/>Reports from this week's Game Developers Conference make one thing clear: Games on mobile phones are not just a niche category anymore.
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:40 am
Amazing Half Court NCAA Buzzer Beater Shot [VID]193 diggs //<br/>I’m all about some Evan Turner today. Granted, the rest of the college basketball world shares the same sentiment — save Michigan fans — but even they have to acknowledge undefended greatness.
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:34 am
Let's Teach WalMart A Lesson About Medical Marijuana130 diggs //<br/>WalMart fired a cancer patient and former Employee of the Year for using medical marijuana, as advised by his doctor, in a state where it is legal. How do you teach a big, dumb corporate beast? You hurt it in the only way it understands. It's time to teach WalMart that mistreating medical marijuana patients is very, very bad for business....
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:30 am
Google 99.9% Sure It's Out of China213 diggs //<br/>Talks with China over censorship have reached an apparent impasse and Google, the world's largest search engine, is now "99.9 percent" certain to shut its Chinese search engine, the Financial Times said on Saturday.
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:10 am
D.C. High School Hires Female Football Coach98 diggs //<br/>Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. did something on Friday that ordinarily wouldn't be a big deal to anyone other than the kids at Coolidge. What Coolidge did is actually extraordinary: It hired Natalie Randolph, who is now believed to be the only female head football coach at any high school, anywhere in the United States.
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:00 am
Lehman Brothers Bosses Manipulated Balance Sheets !271 diggs //<br/>The accountancy giant failed challenge book-keeping 'gimmicks' the American investment bank was using to stay afloat, according to an official report. $700billion collapse of Lehman Brothers which triggered world recession.....................
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» 13 Mar 2010, 10:00 am
Motorcycle Crash - OH ***** [PIC]--399 diggs //<br/>OMG ! this is going to hurt...................
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» 13 Mar 2010, 9:50 am
Playboy's Lab Rat Gets Waterboarded [video]252 diggs //<br/>"Nothing is so bad that you can't do 15 seconds of it."
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» 13 Mar 2010, 9:50 am
Makers of Halo Have a New Project194 diggs //<br/>Bungie is working on a whole new project, but this time it's not a Halo!
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» 13 Mar 2010, 9:40 am
God of War 3: Entire Single Player Campaign Leaked221 diggs //<br/>Feast your eyes on the entire amazing single player campaign of God of War 3
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» 13 Mar 2010, 9:30 am
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24 Beautiful Web Designs Across the Color SpectrumSeveral weeks ago a series of posts on color in website design was completed. Each week some inspiring website designs that primarily utilized a certain color were examined. Today, we examine the best of the bunch and highlight 3-4 favorites in each color.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:40 am
Latency, Requests, CSS Sprites, and YouDid you know that often times the slowest part of loading a web page for the first time can be attributed to the inherent latency from multiple requests? In fact, most modern web pages consist of much more than a single html file. Most pages also have an external css file, sometimes a js file or two, and multiple images. It's not uncommon to see over 20 files altogether necessary for just one web page.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:51 am
Daily Dose - ASP.NET MVC 2 Has ArrivedASP.NET MVC 2 was just released, along with Google's new test runner for it's browser testing tool, Sputnik.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:50 am
10 Reasons Why Microsoft Bing Is Gaining on GoogleNews Analysis: Although Google still controls a significant portion of the search space, evidence suggests that Bing is gradually gaining ground on the search giant. It still has a long way to go. But if things keep up as they are, Bing may prove to be a formidable competitor for Google in a few short years.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:26 am
30 Useful jQuery TechniquesjQuery is a lightweight cross-browser JavaScript library that emphasizes interaction between JavaScript and HTML. It was released in January 2006 at BarCamp NYC by John Resig. Used by over 27% of the 10,000 most visited websites, jQuery is the most popular JavaScript library in use today.
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:06 am
CodeIgniter 2.0 Is BakingJust when I was loosing all hopes about CodeIgniter, yesterday EllisLab announced about their move to assembla and mercurial, in that there was a small but significant news about CodeIgniter 2.0.
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:30 am
HTML5 appsLet's re-brand standards-based mobile websites and applications, definitely including W3C Widgets, as “HTML5 apps.” People outside our little technical circle are already aware of the existence of HTML5, and I don’t think it needs much of an effort to elevate it to full buzzwordiness.
» 13 Mar 2010, 4:29 am
Using C++0x Lambda Expressions in Microsoft Visual StudioIn this C++ tutorial, learn how to utilize Lambda expressions in your C++ Applications.
» 13 Mar 2010, 4:25 am
The Java Memory ModelIn this first blog entry of the Java OutOfMemoryError series I start to explain the fundamentals and architecture of the Java Memory Model.
» 13 Mar 2010, 3:30 am
Dynamic Charts with HTML5, Canvas, and Flotr for PrototypeHumbleFinance is an HTML5 data visualization tool written as a demonstration of interactive graphing in HTML5. It is similar to the Flash tool on http://finance.google.com/. The tool itself is written entirely in JavaScript, using the Prototype and Flotr libraries. It can be used to display any two 2-D data sets of real numerical data which share an axis.
» 13 Mar 2010, 12:23 am
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» 12 Mar 2010, 11:31 pm
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At what point did this teacher think writing "Loser" on a sixth-grader's writing assignment was a goAt what point did this teacher think writing "Loser" on a sixth-grader's writing assignment was a good idea? [Dumbass] // [link] [10 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:49 am
Problem: urban high school only has 4% reading at grade level. Solution: make school eight hours long, no girlProblem: urban high school only has 4% reading at grade level. Solution: make school eight hours long, no girls, and give every student a wristwatch. Proof: Every single graduating senior has been accepted to college [Cool] // [link] [32 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:30 am
Australia may lower the blood alcohol limit for motorists to .02, meaning they'd returned to the good old daysAustralia may lower the blood alcohol limit for motorists to .02, meaning they'd returned to the good old days when 98% of the residents were prisoners [Asinine] // [link] [46 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:09 am
They take lobster seriously up in Maine [Scary]They take lobster seriously up in Maine [Scary] // [link] [39 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:28 am
Man walks in on his girlfriend having sex with two other men and kills all three of them. Subby liked how thisMan walks in on his girlfriend having sex with two other men and kills all three of them. Subby liked how this scenario ended last night on Cinemax better [Interesting] // [link] [116 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:17 am
Last week: drinking may help reduce weight gain. This week: Put down the beer, fatty [Obvious]Last week: drinking may help reduce weight gain. This week: Put down the beer, fatty [Obvious] // [link] [14 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:14 am
Protip: When special ed students start giving up on your school district, you just might have a problem [Sad]Protip: When special ed students start giving up on your school district, you just might have a problem [Sad] // [link] [25 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:43 am
One in ten British children believe that the Queen invented the telephone. The remaining 90% think that she wiOne in ten British children believe that the Queen invented the telephone. The remaining 90% think that she will, she will, rock you [Amusing] // [link] [75 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:32 am
Henry Kissinger, how we're missin' you, and wishing you were here [Interesting]Henry Kissinger, how we're missin' you, and wishing you were here [Interesting] // [link] [39 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:16 am
In one of those stories where it's hard to feel sorry for anyone, a Houston lawyer gets scammed out of $182,00In one of those stories where it's hard to feel sorry for anyone, a Houston lawyer gets scammed out of $182,000 then sues Citibank for 'letting it happen' [Dumbass] // [link] [56 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:55 am
Former NY high school student awarded $1.25m for being picked on. ""His high school years were destrFormer NY high school student awarded $1.25m for being picked on. ""His high school years were destroyed...The jury found he endured 3 years of living hell." In other news, every Farker on the planet has lawyered up [Asinine] // [link] [127 comments]
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:24 am
google
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe - The Associated PressAFPAP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probeThe Associated PressDENVER — A Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended many Muslims, a US official said Saturday. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, 31, was among seven people arrested in ...For the Love of IslamWall Street JournalMom says daughter held in Ireland in terror plotWGMESecond US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: reportReutersAFP -Denver Post -KMGH Denverall 584 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:00 am
Report: US vows to halt Israeli building in East Jerusalem - Ha'aretzCBC.caReport: US vows to halt Israeli building in East JerusalemHa'aretzBy Haaretz Service and News Agencies US Middle East envoy George Mitchell promised Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that the US will bring a halt to Israeli building in East Jerusalem, a Palestinian official told the newspaper Al-Quds ...Israeli troops, Palestinians clash near JerusalemThe Associated PressADL: US Criticism of Israel troublingYnetnewsClashes break out near JerusalemAljazeera.netReuters -Xinhua -Jerusalem Postall 2,848 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:56 am
6 Illinois Dems in US House not sold on health plan -- yet - Chicago Sun-TimesKansas City Star6 Illinois Dems in US House not sold on health plan -- yetChicago Sun-TimesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Obama White House are hunting for 216 Democratic votes for President Obama's health care bill, but six Illinois Democrats are not at "yes" yet -- with Rep. Luis Gutierrez emerging as ...Health Care Bill 'Still a Jump Ball,' White House Official SaysFOXNewsA Look at Democrats' Health Care OverhaulABC NewsNew Sen. Brown bashes Obama's `bitter' health pushThe Associated PressLos Angeles Times -CBS News -Christian Science Monitorall 2,210 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:46 am
13 People Dead in Another Suicide Bombing in Pakistan - Voice of AmericaCBC.ca13 People Dead in Another Suicide Bombing in PakistanVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Top military officials in a northwestern Pakistani district say a suicide bomber has killed at least 13 people, including security personnel, and wounded more than 50 others. Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the bombing, ...Suicide attack kills 14 in NW Pakistan's SwatXinhuaTaliban claims deadly suicide attack in PakistanCNN InternationalPakistan militants attack checkpointTelegraph.co.ukThe Hindu -Los Angeles Times -The Guardianall 2,181 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:20 am
Obama's education law overhaul to focus on college - The Associated PressThe HinduObama's education law overhaul to focus on collegeThe Associated PressATLANTA — The Obama administration unveiled its plan Saturday to radically change his predecessor's No Child Left Behind law in hopes of replacing an accountability system that in the last decade has tagged more than a third of schools as failing and ...Obama's plan for education reform: short on specifics, so farChristian Science MonitorObama says he will push for education overhaulReutersObama Announces Education ProgramVoice of AmericaWall Street Journal -RTT News -ABC News (blog)all 269 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:23 am
Vatican Speaks as Abuse Details Emerge - New York TimesThe GuardianVatican Speaks as Abuse Details EmergeNew York TimesROME — As new details emerged on allegations of child sexual abuse by priests in the Munich archdiocese then led by Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican spoke out on Saturday to protect the pope against what it called an ...Vatican officials defend pope on abuseThe Associated PressVatican defends Pope Benedict in German abuse scandalBBC NewsPope being set up over Munich sex abuse case, says VaticanThe GuardianWashington Post -ABC Online -Press TVall 848 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:24 am
Iraq's PM Leads in Critical Baghdad Vote Count - Voice of AmericaThe GuardianIraq's PM Leads in Critical Baghdad Vote CountVoice of AmericaEarly tallies in Iraq's parliamentary elections show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition leading in Baghdad, the country's biggest election prize. Baghdad accounts for 70 parliamentary seats, or more than one-fifth of the 325-member Council of ...Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad, a big election prizeReutersIraq's PM leads in early Baghdad vote countHouston ChronicleMaliki leads key Baghdad vote countAFPMonsters and Critics.com -Xinhua -The Associated Pressall 1,750 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:41 am
Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election - The Associated PressThe HinduProtesters surge into Bangkok wanting new electionThe Associated PressBANGKOK — Thousands of red-shirted protesters surging into the Thai capital from impoverished rural areas Saturday gave the government an ultimatum to "return power to the people" or face mass marches in key locations. Traffic was light, businesses ...Thousands of Protesters Arrive in BangkokVoice of AmericaPro-Thaksin demonstrators reach BangkokBBC NewsThailand Braces for Political Rallies in CapitalNew York TimesReuters -Times Online -Aljazeera.netall 1,094 news articles »
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:26 am
Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care - The Associated PressKansas City StarObama delays Asia trip to deal with health careThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Asia, his first international trip of the year, to focus on the push to salvage health care legislation after a year of contentious debate. The trip to Guam, Australia and Indonesia — the ...Australia and Indonesia Find It Hard to Make UpTIMEAustralia's PM Says Obama Visit May Be Shorter Than PlannedWall Street JournalObama Delays Asia Trip to Continue Health Care PushVoice of AmericaBBC News -FOXNews -CBS Newsall 684 news articles »
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:46 am
At UN, Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwide - Washington PostKansas City StarAt UN, Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwideWashington PostUNITED NATIONS -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told government delegates and activists here Friday that violence against women remains a "global pandemic" and that their "subjugation" constitutes "a threat to the national ...Hillary Clinton Says UN Should Have More Women In Top JobsRTT NewsWomen's Rights as a Security IssueNew York Times (blog)US avoids anti-abortion debate at UN meetingThe Associated PressReuters -AFP -Christian Science Monitorall 411 news articles »
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:53 pm
huffingtonpost
Pro-Life Group Urges Congress To Pass Health Care ReformTwenty-five pro-life Catholic theologians and Evangelical leaders yesterday sent letters to members of Congress urging them not to let misleading information about abortion provisions in the Senate health care bill block passage of sorely-needed reform. More on Health Care
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:16 am
Rudi Assauer: 'No Place In Football For Gays'A former football manager has provoked outrage by saying there is 'no place' for gay players in football. Rudi Assauer, who was boss of Schalke in Germany, said: 'Perhaps they are OK in other sports but not in football.' More on Soccer
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:43 am
Jamie Paulin-Ramirez Held In Connection With Plot To Assassinate Swedish CartoonistDENVER — A Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended many Muslims, a U.S. official said Saturday. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, 31, was among seven people arrested in Ireland this week as authorities investigate an alleged plot to kill cartoonist Lars Vilks over a 2007 sketch depicting the head of the Prophet Muhammad on a dog's body. The drawing provoked terror front Al-Qaida in Iraq to offer a $100,000 bounty for his slaying. The U.S. official was not authorized to discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. After the arrests, U.S. authorities unsealed terror charges against Colleen LaRose, 46, of Pennsylvania. She alleged
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:36 am
Ben Roethlisberger Hires Private Investigator For Assault CaseATLANTA — An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student. Police in the college town of Milledgeville continue to investigate, but have released little information since the accusation was made a week ago. The two-time Super Bowl champ's lawyer, Ed Garland, said he has hired his own investigative team. "Any lawyer representing anyone needs to know all the facts so that he can perform his duties," he said. Roethlisberger has not been charged, and Garland said "no criminal conduct took place." Carl Cansino, a lawyer for the club where the woman says the assault took place, said he was contac
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:34 am
Natalie Randolph, Female Football Coach, Celebrated In DCWASHINGTON — The football players at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School, Mayor Adrian Fenty and a room full of cheering staff needed only one word to describe her: coach. Natalie Randolph, a 29-year-old biology and environmental sciences teacher, was introduced Friday as the coach of the school's Coolidge Colts. She's believed to be the nation's only female head coach of a high school varsity football team. "While I'm proud to be part of what this all means," Randolph said, "being female has nothing to do with it. I love football. I love football, I love teaching, I love these kids. My being female has nothing to do with my support and respect for my players on the field and in the classroom." The news conference drew the kind o
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:17 am
Henry Kissinger Hospitalized In South KoreaSEOUL, South Korea — A hospital official says former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after being hospitalized in the South Korean capital with stomach pains. Severance Hospital spokesman Lee Sung-man said Saturday that Kissinger would be released on Sunday. He did not give any further details. The 86-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate arrived in Seoul earlier in the week to attend a security forum. He also met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. Kissinger served as secretary of state for presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:02 am
Michael Lewis 60 Minutes Interview: Wall Street Bonuses 'A Very Elegant Form Of Theft' (VIDEO)Michael Lewis, author of one of the defining books about Wall Street excess, "Liar's Poker," told 60 Minutes that bonuses at banks bailed out by the government are akin to "a very elegant form of theft." [The big banks] have access to a zero percent loan in virtually unlimited quantities from the Federal Reserve. You can take that money and reinvest it in Treasury bonds or government agency securities and you will get the spread and you could do it over and over. You're essentially borrowing from the government ... and taking a cut. Really what's going on is the people on the top of the firm want to make a lot of money and if they're going to make a lot of money, they have got to pay the people under them a lot of money, WATCH: Watc
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:55 am
South Park: Tiger Woods Episode Will Begin 14th SeasonNEW YORK — Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of "South Park" are ready to take on Tiger Woods. Creators of the Comedy Central cartoon have long since proven that no subject is sacred to them. So for the opening of its 14th season on Wednesday, the troubled golfer encounters Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in their animated Colorado town. "It's such an important issue in America right now – the sex addiction outbreak," Matt Stone, who makes the series with partner Trey Parker, said on Friday. "We're all really concerned about him and hope he gets better." Sex addiction, the intersection of powerful men and willing women, late-night phone calls to the police and bad public relations gave them so much fodder they could have made
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:38 am
US High-Speed Rail: China To Bid On ProjectsBEIJING — China plans to bid for contracts to build U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin America, a government official said Saturday. China has built 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers) of high-speed rail for its own train system and President Barack Obama issued a pledge in November with his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, to cooperate in developing the technology. "We are organizing relevant companies to participate in bidding for U.S. high-speed railways," Wang Zhiguo, a deputy railways minister, told a news conference. Wang gave no details of where China's railway builders might seek contracts, but systems are planned in California, Florida and Illinois. He said state-owne
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:31 am
Pakistan Suicide Attack Kills 13SAIDU SHARIF, Pakistan — A renewed wave of violence struck Saturday in small-town Pakistan when a suicide bomber on a motorized rickshaw killed 13 people at a security checkpoint, raising fears the nation is sliding back into a period of relentless bloodletting. The blast – the second major attack in Pakistan in less than 24 hours – occurred in the Swat Valley, where Taliban fighters battled government soldiers for months last year. The attack in Saidu Sharif, Swat's administrative capital, also wounded 52 people. A day earlier, two suicide bombers killed 55 people in coordinated explosions in the eastern city of Lahore. No one has claimed responsibility for either attack, but suspicion quickly fell on the loose network of I
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:27 am
Shiite, secular blocs pick up provinces in IraqBAGHDAD — A secular bloc led by former Iraqi prime minister Ayad Allawi and a Shiite religious bloc both appeared to pick up votes as new results were released in Iraq's election. But the gains for the secular Iraqiya and the Shiite Iraqi National Alliance did not appear to be enough to overtake Nouri al-Maliki. The Shiite prime minister's group continues to lead in the vote count from last Sunday's parliamentary vote. With about 15 percent of the votes counted in the northern Ninevah province, Iraqiya was leading with 62,000 votes. In Qadisiyah province in the southern Shiite heartland, the Iraqi National Alliance, was ahead with a little over 2,000 votes. The prime minister's coalition is ahead in five of 11 provinces that ha
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:17 am
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Entrecard allows you to redeem credits for cash finallyEntrecard made a major announcement today which was the single most asked for feature by its users. In a few weeks from now, you will be able to exchange your credits for cash. Yes! You can now directly make money from Entrecard. As a result of this, they are opening up their 125×125 banner ads to [...]Post from: lab209.Entrecard allows you to redeem credits for cash finally
» 14 Mar 2009, 8:15 pm
Free Book Giveaway: The Adobe Flash Platform API ReferenceSitepoint has a free book giveway on the Adobe Flash Platform. Andrew Muller (Trainer, Mentor, Developer, Blogger, Ambassador and Community Expert for Adobe), walks you through the world of the Adobe Flash Platform giving you an easy to understand explanation of what each piece of software does, and how they work together to help you design [...]Post from: lab209.Free Book Giveaway: The Adobe Flash Platform API Reference
» 14 Jan 2009, 10:34 pm
Web based To Do list maker called Wipee ListWipee List is a web based to do list which is simple to use. It has a clean interface and best of all, its FREE. [via LifeHacker] Post from: lab209.Web based To Do list maker called Wipee List Most Popular Posts30+ Essential Firefox plugins for Web Developers8+ sites to transfer large filesQwitter: Track your Twitter UnfollowersFirefox 3.1 Beta [...]Post from: lab209.Web based To Do list maker called Wipee List
» 9 Jan 2009, 2:48 am
Back from the ‘Twitdom Break’I’ve been away from blogging here at lab209 for about a week now. My focus was on getting some traction going on Twitdom. Twitdom has had a very good launch with some good coverage in the blogosphere, including a coverage from Mashable. I will keep spending some time on Twitdom on a daily basis henceforth, but [...]Post from: lab209.Back from the ‘Twitdom Break’
» 9 Jan 2009, 2:09 am
The Twitter Applications Database: TwitdomI am pleased to announce the launch of Twitdom, a Twitter Applications Database. Twitter, a micro-blogging platform, has become a part of the daily lives of millions of people (tweeple!) you believe in the concept of online social networking. The plethora of applications launched for Twitter is unparalled. To help you sift through the large number of [...]Post from: lab209.The Twitter Applications Database: Twitdom
» 4 Jan 2009, 1:13 am
Twoogie Howser M.D.: Twoogify your Tweets!Twoogie is a pure time waster! It help you ‘twoogify’ your Twitter tweets. From their about page: Twoogie, M.D. is a tribute to the greatest kid-doctor who ever lived. Once a week nearly two decades ago, the then-underaged Neil Patrick Harris amused, enlightened and inspired us with his vague, bite-sized ramblings, typed out on his prehistoric IBM [...]Post from: lab209.Twoogie Howser M.D.: Twoogify your Tweets!
» 1 Jan 2009, 9:00 am
Write a book Twitter style with QuillpillQuillpill has taken the 140 character microblogging concept from Twitter to come up with an interesting concept — To tell a short story, 140 characters at a time. You can register on the website and create a book. Then start writing 140 characters at a time to narrate your story. Quillpill allows you to read and [...]Post from: lab209.Write a book Twitter style with Quillpill
» 31 Dec 2008, 11:44 pm
Do you know your Twitter Re-tweet rank?Retweetrank does exactly what the name suggests. It tells you your ranking in the Twitter ecosystem based on the number of times your Tweets are retweeted by others! The image below is a screen shot which shows you my rank. A lousy 1150 currently. How useful is this? I leave it to you to decide! Post from: lab209.Do [...]Post from: lab209.Do you know your Twitter Re-tweet rank?
» 31 Dec 2008, 11:27 pm
An Image Editor called Paint.COMWe are all familar with the Paint.NET freeware which provides some basic features comparable to Adobe Photoshop. Now there is another software heating up the freeware image editing market — RealWorld Paint.COM. Paint.COM allows you to edit pictures with layers. Each layer can be assigned different effects. Some features of Paint.COM: Ability to work with multiple layers Drawing tools and [...]Post from: lab209.An Image Editor called Paint.COM
» 31 Dec 2008, 10:30 pm
Personal Finance Management with MMEXMoney Manager Ex is a free, open-source, cross-platform, easy-to-use personal finance software. It primarily helps organize one’s finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. Money Manager includes all the basic features that 90% of users would want to see in a personal finance application. The complete feature list is available here. I have [...]Post from: lab209.Personal Finance Management with MMEX
» 30 Dec 2008, 12:56 am
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Catholic Church child sex abuse scandal reaches the topThe Pope was drawn directly into the Roman Catholic sex abuse scandal last night as news emerged of his part in a decision to send a paedophile priest for therapy. The cleric went on to reoffend and was convicted of child abuse but continues to work as a priest in Upper Bavaria. Archbishop Ratzinger's former deputy, Gerhard Gruber, has taken responsibility for initially allowing [the unidentified priest] to remain within the Church, saying this had been "a bad mistake". Speaking to the Associated Press news agency, he added that there had been about 1,000 priests in the diocese at the time and that the archbishop "could not deal with everything".
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:19 am
Netflix Contest Over Due to Privacy ConcernsNetflix has ended the $1 million Next Big Thing contest, which would have rewarded a team to improve their recommendation engine. It was a sequel to an earlier contest to improve their recommendation engine by 10%. The contest was shut down as a settlement due to privacy concerns in a lawsuit lead by a closeted lesbian mother.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:24 am
This is Why You're Fat (and why I am too)Obesity: The killer combination of salt, fat and sugar - "Rewarding foods are rewiring our brains. As they do, we become more sensitive to the cues that lead us to anticipate the reward. In that circularity lies a trap: we can no longer control our responses to highly palatable foods because our brains have been changed by the foods we eat." I know we don't do obesity well at MetaFilter. I think we've made strides on how we handle other topics and hope we can show the same thoughtfulness to this one as well.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:21 am
The People vs. George Lucas"George Lucas made "Star Wars"; but it was the fans who turned it into a seemingly undying worldwide phenomenon. So I thought it appropriate to give them a prominent voice in the documentary." The People vs. George Lucas premiered at this year's SXSW. Official Site. FB page. More.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:00 am
Repo [Leh]menThe September 2008 colapse of Lehman Bros. was the percipaticing event which channged a credit crunch to a panic. The examiner apointed by the bancrupcy court has produced a 2200 page report about what went wrong. The whole report is here. Summaries and links to analysis after the jump. Explanation from NYT, FT, zero hedge. The most important thing that the examiner found is that at the end of each quarterly reporting period Lehman would pretend some assets were off its books - reducing leverage or the ratio of assets to capital - with a "Repo 105" transaction. Leverage is used by investors and counterparties as a measurement of risk and deliberately misrepresenting it is extremely serious. The Repo 105 transactions were a misrepres
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:00 am
On the Spot with Kim Jong-ilThe Big Picture displays recent photos released by the KCNA of Kim Jong-il giving "on-the-spot" field guidance.
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:56 am
Get in the van. Do your thing. Get out of the van.From the Borough of Brooklyn comes Dollar Van Demos: a showcase of talented musicians, rappers and comedians performing inside a dollar van with real passengers. Dollar vans provide a much-needed transportation for neighborhoods under-served by mass transit. Typically operated by West Indian drivers, the ride is cheap, adventurous and now immensely entertaining with the addition of performers singing their hearts out.
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:39 am
Hey, watch what I can do!!!Variations on The Tablecloth Trick The tablecloth trick(basic) - The tablecloth trick(involved) - The tablecloth trick(wow!) - The tablecloth trick (what were you thinking?) - The tablecloth trick(can not be described in words) warning, do NOT watch the last one to the end.
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:24 am
When a Philosopher goes to War."The Remains of War" is an article by Carolin Emcke a journalist, political theorist and writer. Since 2007 she has worked as an international reporter for the German weekly "Die Zeit" Other than her last book, "Echoes of Violence"; little of Emcke's work has been translated into English from German. But Emcke, who has a doctorate in philosophy and is a war correspondent for Die Zeit, has begun posting translations of her articles.
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:14 am
knell of the sodajerkVerne revisited. Issac guesses.
» 13 Mar 2010, 2:59 am
Tiny & BigTiny & Big. Help Tiny recover his grandfather's magical underpants of teleportation stolen by the nefarious Big. A demo for a 3D physics puzzler involving a cutting laser and grappling hook. Youtube preview. Available for OSX (10.5), Windows, & Linux (32bit, 64bit).
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:27 pm
mixx
Watch Right Yaaa Wrong OnlineThe film, starring Irrfan Khan and Sunny Deol, contains six originals and a remixed version. The soundtrack begins with the right foot with “Meri aashaon ki”. Sung by newcomer Amritraj, the free flow romantic theme is pleasing to the ears.
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:19 pm
Stress could cause cancer claim scientistsScientists have discovered that everyday emotional stress is a trigger for the growth of tumours
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:27 pm
Spider Made from ScissorsChristopher Locke of Heartless Machine took scissors confiscated by the TSA from travelers at the airport and turned them into this spider sculpture!
» 13 Mar 2010, 1:06 am
Choice Apps for Foodies - SlateV - Technology and Science -Slate’s Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, examines two iPhone apps that make grocery shopping easier.
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:17 pm
Amazing Article Marketing systemArticle Marketing Introduction Post goes here....
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:14 pm
Paintings by Leszek Andrzej KostujCreative paintings by talented male Polish artist Leszek Andrzej Kostuj. Andrzej was born in Pleszew, in 1973.
» 12 Mar 2010, 12:03 pm
Trending Topics on Twitter - #ThingsUglyPeopleSayDebut episode of Trending Topics on Twitter with Jon!
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:52 pm
Captain America news: HUGO WEAVING to be THE RED SKULL!It’s being reported that Hugo Weaving is currently in negotiations to star as the literally red-headed baddie in the movie. Red Skull was the right-hand man to ultimate real-life villain, Adolf Hitler...
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:55 am
BBC - Earth News - Climate change 'makes birds shrink' in North AmericaSongbirds on the US east coast are becoming smaller, a trend thought to be driven by the warming temperatures caused by climate change.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:41 am
Earthquake fish spook JapaneseRarely seen oarfish washing ashore.
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:59 pm
Top 10 Home Remedies for a Healthier and Shinier TeethWith aging, our teeth lose its white shine and cavities find way into the mouth. Moreover, a reckless lifestyle and bad food habits add to the problem of staining of teeth.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:17 pm
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newsvine
Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in EuropeIt often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:01 am
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probeA Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended many Muslims, a U.S. official said Saturday.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:50 am
Native Hawaiian government may become realityTheir kingdom long ago overthrown, Native Hawaiians seeking redress are closer than they've ever been to reclaiming a piece of Hawaii.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:30 am
Catholic hospitals support health care billA group representing Catholic hospitals is rallying behind President Barack Obama's health care bill.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:13 am
Judge faces challenge after child-custody tragedyKatie Tagle pleaded with the judge that her ex-boyfriend had threatened to kill their 9-month-old son and himself if the couple did not reconcile. She wanted the judge to revoke the boyfriend's custody of the baby with a restraining order.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:00 am
Mozambique: 42 dead in worsening cholera outbreakMozambique's health ministry spokesman says the country's cholera outbreak has now killed 42 people in the northern and central parts of the southern African country.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:04 am
Thousands march over Togo presidential voteThousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Togo's capital in two organized, opposing marches more than a week after a disputed presidential election won by the son of the former dictator.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:57 am
China's new generation picky about factory jobsFactory worker Chen Qinghai frowned as he looked at a tall bulletin board full of help-wanted notices from companies making everything from photocopiers and DVD drives to mobile phones and car parts.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:11 am
New border violence erupts with Mexico cartel riftThis border city and others near the eastern end of the U.S. border escaped the worst of Mexico's bloody drug war for years, but now the bodies are piling up, several journalists are reportedly missing or dead and once-busy streets are empty after dark.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:55 am
Fla. woman dies during weeks-long religious fastAuthorities say a 55-year-old woman died alone in a bedroom of her central Florida home after locking herself in the room for several weeks for a lengthy religious fast.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:37 am
Shiite, secular blocs pick up provinces in IraqA secular bloc led by former Iraqi prime minister Ayad Allawi and a Shiite religious bloc both appeared to pick up votes as new results were released in Iraq's election.
» 13 Mar 2010, 3:09 am
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kilo, mega, giga... [PIC]kilo, mega, giga... [PIC]
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:24 am
I see your tuck, and raise you a committed relationshipI see your tuck, and raise you a committed relationship
» 13 Mar 2010, 2:35 am
If this gets to the front page I will do absolutely nothing special and continue on with my life as usual.If this gets to the front page I will do absolutely nothing special and continue on with my life as usual.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:17 am
Chicks FTWChicks FTW
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:00 am
This is why we don't have HL2: EP3 yet--PART 2This is why we don't have HL2: EP3 yet--PART 2
» 13 Mar 2010, 3:47 am
My wife just left me after 10 years. What movies should I watch.My wife just left me after 10 years. What movies should I watch.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:58 am
That story about Utah's Republican House leader paying $150,000 hush money after hot-tubbing with a 15-year-olThat story about Utah's Republican House leader paying $150,000 hush money after hot-tubbing with a 15-year-old girl? It grows! The girl says he's lying, there was "contact," etc. Plus PDFs of leaked emails. And the state's Mormon newspaper actively covered it up in 2002.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:03 am
"We must start to accept that 5% of the population at any given time is bonkers. There are no steps to be"We must start to accept that 5% of the population at any given time is bonkers. There are no steps to be taken to stamp this out and no lessons to be learnt when a man with a beard boards a plane with an exploding dog."
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:25 pm
Can you name the most popular programming languages? - sporcleCan you name the most popular programming languages? - sporcle
» 13 Mar 2010, 3:03 am
Antimatter Supernova - The entire star explodes. No neutron star, no black hole, nothing left behind but an exAntimatter Supernova - The entire star explodes. No neutron star, no black hole, nothing left behind but an expanding cloud of newly radioactive material and empty space where once was the most massive item you can actually have without ripping space.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:46 pm
Are there any non-water liquids that can safely be drunk in significant (nearly water-like) quantities?Are there any non-water liquids that can safely be drunk in significant (nearly water-like) quantities?
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:42 am
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Toyota Acceleration and Embedded System BugsAn anonymous reader writes "David Cummings, a programmer who worked on the Mars Pathfinder project, has written an interesting editorial in the L.A. Times encouraging Toyota to drop claims of software infallibility in their recent acceleration problems. He argues that embedded systems developers must program more defensively, and that companies should stop relying on software for safety. Quoting: 'If Toyota has indeed tested its software as thoroughly as it says without finding any bugs, my response is simple: Keep trying. Find new ways to instrument the software, and come up with more creative tests. The odds are that there are still bugs in the code, which may or may not be related to unintended acceleration. Until these bugs are identifi
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:24 am
AMARSi Project Aims To Have Robots Learn Jobs From Co-workersLanxon writes "Robots of the future will be capable of learning more complex behaviors than ever before if a new, pan-European research project succeeds in its goal of developing the world's first architecture for advanced robotic motor skills, reports Wired. If successful, the four-year AMARSi (Adaptive Modular Architecture for Rich Motor Skills) project could see a manufacturing world filled with autonomous, intelligent humanoid worker bots that can learn new skills by interacting with their co-workers." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:20 am
Fastest (and Most Compact) Stellar Spinner Confirmedgregg writes "HM Cancri has been confirmed as a binary system of two white dwarfs orbiting each other so closely that they complete one orbit every 5.4 minutes; they are separated by a mere 8 Earth diameters. 'These are the burnt-out cinders of stars such as our Sun, and contain a highly condensed form of helium, carbon and oxygen. The two white dwarfs in HM Cancri are so close together that mass is flowing from one star to the other. HM Cancri was first noticed as an X-ray source in 1999, showing a 5.4 minutes periodicity, but for a long time it has remained unclear whether this period also indicated the actual orbital period of the system. It was so short that astronomers were reluctant to accept the possibility without solid proof. '"
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:45 am
Final Decision Deferred On ".xxx" DomainsHugh Pickens writes "The Associated Press reports that the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has deferred a decision until June on whether to create a '.xxx' Internet suffix as an online red-light district, beginning a 70-day process of consultations on a domain that could help parents block access to adult sites. ICM Registry LLC first proposed the '.xxx' domain in 2000, and ICANN has rejected it three times already since then, but an outside panel last month questioned the board's latest rejection in 2007, prompting the board to reopen the bid. Backers of '.xxx' have billed the proposal as a way for the adult-entertainment industry to clean up its act, though some adult sites worry that governments would win
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:19 am
SCO Asked O'Gara To Smear GroklawI Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "PJ of Groklaw has found some really interesting documents coming out of the never-ending SCO trial. Specifically, in SCO v. Novell, SCO doesn't want the jury to find out about the email Blake Stowell (then a PR guy for SCO) sent to Maureen O'Gara that asked her to 'send a jab PJ's way.' For those who don't remember that far back in the SCO saga, the 'jab' was when O'Gara wrote an inaccurate, rambling and irrelevant 'exposé' on PJ which got O'Gara fired for violating journalistic ethics after angry readers complained to the publisher — an act which caused Ms. O'Gara to tell SCO, 'I want war pay.' For those wondering how they can keep going after that final judgment against SCO over a year ago,
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:15 am
PA Laptop Spying Inspires FSF Crowdsourcing Effortholmesfsf writes "Creeped out by the Lower Merion School District's remote monitoring of students? Check out the Free Software Foundation's response to the laptop spying scandal and help build a wiki listing of school districts that provide students with laptops, so that the FSF can campaign against mandatory, proprietary laptops." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:37 am
The Dark Side of the WebBarence writes "Beneath the web pages indexed by Google lies an online world that few know exists. It's a realm of huge, untapped reserves of valuable information containing sprawling databases, hidden websites and murky forums. It's a world where academics and researchers might find the data required to solve some of mankind's biggest problems, but also where criminal syndicates operate, and terrorist handbooks and child pornography are freely distributed. Interested? You're not alone. The deep web and its 'darknets' are a new battleground for those who want to uphold the right to privacy online, and those who feel that rights need to be sacrificed for the safety of society. The deep web is also the new frontier for those who want to rival
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:13 am
Permanent Undersea Homes Soon; Temporary Ones NowMMBK writes "Dennis Chamberland is one of the world's preeminent aquanauts. He's worked with NASA to develop living habitats and underwater plant growth labs, among other cool things. His next goal is establishing the world's first permanent underwater colony. This video gets to the heart of his project, literally and figuratively, as most is shot in his underwater habitat, Atlantica, off the coast of Key Largo, FL. The coolest part might be the moon pool, the room you swim into underwater." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 13 Mar 2010, 4:20 am
UK Intel Agency's Missing Laptops Might Contain Sensitive Datasuperapecommando writes "GCHQ lost 35 laptops in one year, potentially containing highly sensitive data. The UK's electronic spy centre was today lambasted by MPs for having a 'cavalier' attitude to data security. The centre is responsible for tracking the electronic communications of terrorists. In a new report, the Commons Intelligence and Security Committee expressed concern that GCHQ appeared to be entirely unaware whether or not the computers, lost in 2008, contained top secret information on people posing an imminent security threat to the country." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 13 Mar 2010, 3:49 am
Malware Authors Learn Market Segmentation From the BestEarthquake Retrofit writes "The Register has a rather funny story about the Zeus botnet: 'The latest version of the Zeus do-it-yourself crimeware kit goes to great lengths to thwart would-be pirates by introducing a hardware-based product activation scheme similar to what's found in Microsoft Windows. ... They've also pushed out multiple flavors of the package that vary in price depending on the capabilities it offers. Just as Windows users can choose between the lower-priced Windows 7 Starter or the more costly Windows 7 Business, bot masters have multiple options for Zeus.'" Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 13 Mar 2010, 12:52 am
Licensing an Abandonware Game?WolverineOfLove writes "I'm recreating a 1980s abandonware game with copyrights that have been seemingly unused for the past 18 years. The situation is detailed further in a Slashdot journal entry I just wrote, but in short: Is it worth dealing with all the copyrights and paying money if I want to recreate an abandonware title as an open source game? I know there are legal implications to certain decisions I might make, but there is a real possibility that this game's copyright holder will do nothing with the rights, and I'd much prefer preserving it for others than letting it fade away." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:37 pm
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techcrunch
The New Museum Brings Together Seven Artists With Seven Engineers (50 Discount Tickets)What happens when you pair seven visual artists with seven engineers and technologists? The New Museum in New York City is about to find out. An upcoming exhibit called Seven On Seven will put together artists and programmers for one day and tell them to come up with something together. It could be an application, a work of art, a full-blown product, or anything they want. Some of the participating technologists include Delicious founder Joshua Schachter, WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg, former Facebook data dude Jeff Hammerbacher, and Tumblr founder David Karp. The seven pairs of collaborators will present their final project at the New Museum on April 17. We have 50 discount codes good for $100 off the $350 ticket price (just
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:25 am
Rushin’ For Fiber, Baltimore Appoints A “Google Czar”A couple weeks ago, we noted the city of Topeka, Kansas' humorous attempt to get Google's attention: by rebranding their city "Google, Kansas." Why would they do such a thing? Because they want in on Google's fiber action — the search giant's proposed plan to sell 1 gigabit-per-second broadband to consumers. Now Baltimore, Maryland is getting in on the fun as well. The city has appointed a "Google Czar" — yes, that's the actual title — to lobby the company to put Baltimore on the list of cities in the initial trial. Tom Loveland, CEO of a local tech company, Mind Over Machines, has been appointed by Baltimore's mayor to take this exalted, but volunteer position.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:20 am
An Ecosystem Is Born: Animoto Opens Up APIWe're big fans of Animoto, a website that lets you easily create photo and video slideshows matched to music. The site is constantly innovating its nifty product, most recently adding an iPhone app and the ability to incorporate video. For those not familiar with Animoto, the startup basically allows you to take your images, video and your music and mash them together to create cool videos. What makes the videos cool is the company's technology that renders the pictures so they're in-step with the music you've chosen, adding nice transition effects. This morning, Animoto is opening up its API, allowing partners to now incorporate Animoto's compelling technologies into independent sites The first API that being rolled out for the Animoto P
» 13 Mar 2010, 5:12 am
MySpace’s Mid Level Management Structure Is CrumblingThe problem with all of these people who are walking out the door at MySpace isn't so much the number of them, because MySpace is trying to replace them by hiring more people. It's the fact that the best people are leaving, and taking a lot of the knowledge base with them. Three star senior employees left to go to cross-town startup Gravity, we reported earlier this week. And tonight we've heard that Jeff Webber, the engineering director that oversees the email, instant messaging and other "communications" platforms for MySpace, resigned earlier this week as well to join a startup. He's been at MySpace for nearly three years and was one of the star engineers and leaders, says one source. Other recent departures - VP and General Manager of
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:32 pm
E-Book Readers: Will Secondary Features Win Consumers’ Hearts Or Leave Them Cold?How many e-book readers do you think are out there right now for you to choose from? If you did a little digging, I bet you'd find 50 or so. Maybe 10 really worth checking out. But right now is a bit of a weird period in e-reader history. The Kindle cemented e-readers in the consumer headspace, catapulting them from weirdo alternative technology to mainstream gadget. That's what the iPad threatens to do with tablets — we'll see about that. But the Kindle and the iPad are two important forces in the current e-reader wars; the question, upon the answer of which depends the success of many a device, is whether "bonus" features like second screens and weird form factors in e-readers will be enough to differentiate them from the high-profile d
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:47 pm
MyBrandz: Finally, You Can Find People Who Love Nike, Apple, And Ferrari As Much As You DoEver wanted to tell the world how much you love BMW, Coca-Cola, and any of the other biggest brand names on Earth? Here's your chance: MyBrandz is a new community site that looks to let people talk about their favorite brands with other users, allowing them to share their favorite products, photos, and more. You may remember MyBrandz as the company that convinced a guy to tattoo the YouTube logo to his arm a few months back. My initial reaction to the site was that it was a bit bizarre — is there really an audience of people who want to talk about how much they love these multibillion dollar corporations (many of which couldn't give a hoot about their customers)? And then I remembered the throngs of die-hard Apple fans that police inte
» 12 Mar 2010, 3:50 pm
South Asian Mobile Social Network Mig33 Sending Twice As Many Messages A Day As TwitterMobile social networks have tremendous potential to flourish in developing countries where mobile phone usage trumps internet connectivity. SMS based social networks like SMSGupshup have gained considerable traction in Asia because of this. For example, in India, there is currently a 10 to 1 mobile-to-PC ratio. Mig33, a mobile social network that involves VoIP calls, instant messaging, e-mail, text messaging, and picture sharing, has accumulated 35 million registered users of its service and is growing fast in South Asian markets such as Indonesia and India. Assuming 3 to 10 percent are active on a monthly basis, that would be 1 million to 3.5 million active users. Mig33's users are now sending over 1 million virtual gifts a month, and p
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:02 pm
It’s Hard To Watch The Newsosaurs Turn A Blind Eye To Their Own ExtinctionSometimes it is obvious where the world is headed, but some people and industries become frozen in place and time. They are like the duckbilled dinosaurs happily munching on the still-abundant plants around them when the meteor strikes instead of the small furry mammals underfoot who take cover every day by natural habit. In the print newspaper industry, it's the same story. Everyone wants to wall off the Web and keep grazing on declining ad revenues. A week ago, I wrote a post based on a conversation I had with Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen in which he made the case that print media companies would be better off shutting down their print operations now ("Burn the boats") and move forward unencumbered into the
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:47 am
Brightkite’s Sneaky Plan To Get Regular Users Into Location: Group TextBrightkite is tricky. Tricky and smart. While larger than most of their location-based rivals with over 2 million users, they know that in the past year they've lost some momentum to the newer check-in services like Foursquare and Gowalla. So they're trying to do something unique to swing momentum back in their favor. Today, at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Brightkite is unveiling its new Group Text service. It's both a feature on the website and a standalone application in the App Store (it should be available shortly). With it, Brightkite is latching onto one of the most popular and fast growing categories in mobile applications: group texting. Unlike regular text messaging, this type of app allows you to message many people all a
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:41 am
CauseWorld’s New App Melds The Check-In With The Check-OutLast night, we wrote about a CauseWorld teaming up with TechCrunch to provide double karma points during the SXSW festival starting today in Austin, Texas. These points, obtained through checking-in at various locations, can be used to donate to charities through big brands that support the app. It's a great feature, and we hope you'll use it in Austin. What we didn't talk too much about is the app itself that enables it, CauseWorld, which just released a new version of its iPhone app in the App Store. We first covered the app back in December, but now it has been significantly upgraded. One of the core ideas behind the app has always been the intersection of the mobile and physical world (something I've thought a lot about as well). A new
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:30 am
FunMail’s FunTweet Visualizes Twitter Streams With Pretty PicturesWe've written about FunMobility's nifty picture messaging app for the iPhone and Android, called FunMail, that allows users to blasts their text into the application, which then breaks down whatever the user typed for context and places fun graphics with your original text. Now, FunMobility has caught the Twitter bug and is launching FunTweet, a web service which turns any Twitter stream into visual messages that are related to the text. Similar to FunMail, FunTweet will turn text in Tweets into a matching image. On FunTweet's site, you sign in with your Twitter credentials and the service will draw your Tweets from your Twitter homepage feed and display each tweet as a FunMail image on FunTweet. Users can also enter a @UserName, a HashT
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:58 am
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Amy Beck Pictures Show Young Mother and Student LoverPictures of Amy Beck are Scarce on the Web as Beck Remains in Jail Amy Beck, the 33-year-old teacher who is currently in jail for allegedly having sex with one of her students who was just 14-years-old at the time, has decided to remain in jail while the details of her case...read more
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:42 am
Henry Kissinger Taken to Hospital With Stomach Pains in S. KoreaHenry Kissenger Was Taken to Severance Hospital in South Korea The former U.S Secretary of State Henry Kissenger, 86, was taken to a hospital in South Korea on Saturday after suffering from stomach pains. Some sources are calling it a stomach virus or a stomach bug. He is...read more
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:51 am
Kate Snow Leaves ABC, GMA for NBC and DatelineGood Morning America Weekend Anchor Kate Snow Leaves for NBC's Dateline Kate Snow will not be a feature on ABC's Good Morning America (GMA) weekend edition this weekend as she is moving to NBC's Dateline show as a correspondent set to start later in the spring. According to...read more
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:33 am
Corey Haim: Drugs Taken Might Have Been 'Unauthorized'"Unauthorized" Drugs Might Have Been Prescribed To Corey Haim California Attorney General Jerry Brown said on Friday that the death of actor Corey Haim might be linked to an "illegal and massive prescription drug ring." It was reported yesterday that the police searched the...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:59 pm
Landra Reid Undergoes Neck Surgery After Car AccidentLandra Reid Undergoes Neck Surgery, Set To Be Released From Hospital In Coming Days Landra Reid, the wife of Nevada Senator and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, has undergone neck surgery on Friday. Landra Reid and her daughter Lana Reid got into serious...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:58 pm
Black Day For Oregon Football: James, Embry, Masoli SuspendedLamichael James, Rob Beard and Jeremiah Masoli Suspended By Team Coach After Court Appearances Today is a black day for the University of Oregon football team. Three of its players have been suspended for different portions of the 2010 season after pleading guilty to a...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:57 pm
Paralympics 2010 Opening Ceremonies Live Coverage: VancouverThe 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Begin In Vancouver The Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Paralympic Games are set for Friday, March 12, 6 pm PST at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada. The Paralympic Games will...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:38 pm
Couples Retreat Masturbation Scene Lawsuit: Irinia Krupnik SuesJon Favreau masturbation scene: Lawsuit from Irinia Krupnik: Model's photo used in scene from Couples Retreat film A Jon Favreau masturbation scene is the subject of $10 million lawsuit against the NBC...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:56 pm
Jeremiah Masoli And Garrett Embry Plead Guilty To Burglary ChargeMasoli Pleads Guilty: Suspended For 2010 Season University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and wide receiver Garrett Embry pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree burglary in Lane County Circuit Court on...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:55 pm
Kristoffer Winters and Jeremy Renner: Hollywood's New Gay Couple?Kristoffer Winters and Jeremy Renner the Subject of Gay Couple Rumor Jeremey Renner, best known for his recent work and Oscar nomination for The Hurt Locker, is the subject of a new rumor sweeping the Internet on Friday, that he is in a gay relationship with his 'co-investor'...read more
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:26 pm
wired
Google '99.9%' Sure To Shut China Search Engine: ReportTalks with China over censorship have reached an apparent impasse and Google, the world's largest search engine, is now "99.9 percent" certain to shut its Chinese search engine, the Financial Times reports.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:41 am
E-Readers Will Survive the Onslaught of TabletsA slew of new tablets are set to hit the market but they won't kill e-readers. Tablets and E Ink-based reading devices are likely to co-exist, targeting different groups of consumers.
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:50 pm
Research Reveals Early Signs of Autism in Some KidsWhat if you could reliably diagnose autism at age 14 months? Findings in a new study could lead to better outcomes for autistic kids because of early intervention.
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:45 pm
FBI Hoaxes Boost Online FraudAn FBI report says the amount of reported damages stemming from online fraud has more than doubled to $560 million. And the No. 1 consumer online complaint concerned e-mail scammers posing as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:38 pm
McLaren Cribs From Planes, Flutes to Build Faster F1 CarsThe MP4-25 offers an innovative solution to the age-old problem of maximizing downforce in the curves and minimizing drag on the straights.
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:30 pm
Big Earthquakes Cause Premature BirthsLarge earthquakes can shorten pregnant women's gestation period by small but significant amounts, a new study finds.
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:10 pm
Dual-Screen E-Reader Makes a Half-Assed DebutTwice the screen but half the quality, the Entourage eDGe is a lofty e-reader that falls short in nearly every area.
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:00 pm
A Cooperative Approach to Advance Electric RacingA new form of motor sport needs a new form of governance, one where the teams have a say in making the rules, settling the disputes and share in the profits.
» 12 Mar 2010, 12:43 pm
NetFlix Cancels Recommendation Contest After Privacy LawsuitTo settle a privacy lawsuit, Netflix is canceling a second round of its innovative contest to improve its movie recommendations. The lawsuit claims the anonymized user data given to outside researchers put users at risk of being identified.
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:50 am
Watch Streaming Video on Your MobileChances are, if you have a newer mobile phone, it's a television screen in your pocket. These tiny smartphones are truly smart, and the latest mobiles are connected to the internet and sport a sharp small screen.
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:30 am
Video: Cold, Little Comet Is No Match for Big, Hot SunA NASA satellite captured a small comet on its way to meet the sun. Things will not turn out well for the comet.
» 12 Mar 2010, 11:20 am
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