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Quarantined w/TB, Guy Awesomely Turns to Rap...Again. (vid) / Diggs: 193
Christian Van Vuuren is back, now 71 days in quarantine, with a new fear of germs. As if getting tuberculosis wasn't enough to make him scared of germs. Pretty funny, impressive...
What the Credit CARD Act Means for You / Diggs: 212
The Credit CARD Act is good news for consumers and puts a stop to many of the more nefarious practices of the credit card issuers. But it doesn't stop everything, and they are already finding new ways around it.
How big is the Facebook economy? / Diggs: 159
Investors are pumping more and more money into web services that are heavily reliant on Facebook. So how big is the economy around the world's most popular social network?
Unboxing the fake Intel Core i7 that NewEgg was shipping / Diggs: 395
By now, you've probably seen many of the homemade videos from people who ordered an Intel Core i7-920 processor from Newegg.com and received a bogus processor and hunk of plastic shaped like a fan. We have one in the office.
Scientists tease DNA from eggshell of extinct birds / Diggs: 191
In a world first, scientists in Australia announced on Wednesday they had extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds, including iconic giants such as the moa and elephant bird.
Is Number of Earthquakes on the Rise? (Washington Post) / Diggs: 175
Are the recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and Turkey a coincidence or a sign of increases seismic activity?
Orthodox Rabbi Alleged to Sexually Exploit Students / Diggs: 236
Rabbi Mordechai Elon, a popular figure, has not been charged with any crime, and no evidence has emerged that any of the students allegedly involved were under age 18, but the case is rattling the foundations of Israel's Orthodox by casting a focus on topics some would prefer to avoid: sexual harassment by religious leader..
Microsoft researcher wins "Nobel" of computing / Diggs: 254
Chuck Thacker, a technical fellow at Microsoft Research, has won the prestigious A.M. Turing Award -- sometimes called the Nobel of computing -- for a lifetime of contributions to computing. The Association for Computing Machinery recognized Thacker for his work on building Alto, the first modern personal computer, while working for Xerox PARC.
Real-life Hurt Locker: How Bomb-Proof suits work / Diggs: 420
A fascinating look at how bomb-proof suits actually work
Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls / Diggs: 275
On Wednesday, more than 1,000 women who flew military planes during World War II will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. They were known as WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots, and at the time of their service, they were civilians. They waited three decades to be granted military status. And history nearly forgot them.
Continental: Threaten us with fines and we'll cancel flights / Diggs: 283
The Transportation Department next month will begin having the option of fining airlines any time a flight departs more than 3 hours late. An indignant Continental Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek says his company will cancel flights altogether rather than risk such fines... Have a nice day and thank-you for not flying Continental.
Corey Haim Found Dead / Diggs: 689
Actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose, according to LAPD. He was 38. Haim shot to fame in the 80s -- when he co-starred in a number of ...
Life ban for Younus Khan, Mohammad Yousuf / Diggs: 206
The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned former captains Mohd Yousuf and Younus Khan for life, besides imposing a 1-year ban on Shoaib Malik in the wake of the team's disastrous tour of Australia.
Vitamin D Crucial To Activating Immune Defenses / Diggs: 384
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered that Vitamin D is crucial to activating our immune defenses and that without sufficient intake of the vitamin, the killer cells of the immune system - T cells - will not be able to react to and fight off serious infections in the body.
Woman tries to shut down Large Hadron Collider / Diggs: 335
A German woman has failed in a bid to force her country's government to halt experiments at the world's largest atom smasher which she feared would lead to the Earth's destruction.
Piracy Rises In France Despite Three Strikes Law / Diggs: 274
In the first few months following the adoption of the three-strikes anti-piracy legislation in France, online piracy has increased significantly. Instead of stopping, file-sharers are seeking alternatives to bypass the new law.
Top 10 Cars That Should Be in U.S. Showrooms, but Aren't / Diggs: 265
The great thing about the Geneva Motor Show is that it provides the perfect venue to witness all of the incredible metal that doesn't normally find its way to our shores. Naturally, though, it's a double-edged sword - once you see it, you want it. And you can't have it. Here are the top 10.
Publishers fight Apple over striptease iPhone app / Diggs: 174
Shake the phone and the girl loses another item of clothing. Apple wants a German girlie publication to modify its striptease iPhone app so that the girl stays covered by a bikini. Publishers are angry. "Today they censor nipples, tomorrow editorial content," one said.
Robert De Niro to play Vince Lombardi / Diggs: 243
Titled “Lombardi,” the project is being penned by “Forrest Gump” writer Eric Roth.
The making of the Terminator's laser-sighted .45 pistol / Diggs: 212
There are multiple iconic weapons in science fiction history, but few are as cool as the Terminator's side arm: the .45 Long Slide with a laser sighting. Ars tracked down the man who created the legendary prop, and we talked about the early days of lasers on weapons.
Kucinich willing to be the vote that kills health reform / Diggs: 245
Facing razor-thin margins in the House, Democratic leaders are hoping to convert the sole liberal who opposes their health care bill, but it seems they have their work cut out because he isn't budging.
Nation Shudders At Large Block Of Uninterrupted Text / Diggs: 328
Dumbfounded citizens from Maine to California gazed helplessly at the frightening chunk of print, unsure of what to do next. Without an illustration, chart, or embedded YouTube video to ease them in, millions were frozen in place, terrified by the sight of one long, unbroken string of English words.
Wal-Mart Sells Black Barbie for ½ the Price of White Barbie / Diggs: 321
The store was forced into the admission after a Louisiana-based shopper posted a photo of the diverse dolls—and their respective pricetags—side by side in a Wal-Mart.
"JihadJane", an American woman, faces terrorism charges / Diggs: 274
A petite, blond-haired, blue-eyed high school dropout who allegedly used the nickname JihadJane was identified Tuesday as an alleged terrorist intent on recruiting others to her cause, as federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges that could send her to prison for life.
State-by-State Abortion Rates (Interactive Viewer) / Diggs: 266
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Gay Porn Actor Dies on Camera After Being Tased By Police / Diggs: 334
Police arrested Andrew Grande (porn name Dustin Michaels) with a bag of weed in his possession, which he apparently tried to swallow. When he resisted arrest, they tased him, and he choked on the bag. A reality cameraman filmed it.
Obama Sabotages Himself With Pseudo-"Pragmatism" / Diggs: 162
A new Democratic poll claims Democrats are losing the Terrorism/civil liberties debate to Dick Cheney.
Good Bye Layla Grace: Brave Two-Year-Old - R.I.P. / Diggs: 229
Layla Grace Marsh passed away from Neuroblastoma on Tuesday in Houston. Her parents announced her death to her 42,000 fans on Twitter...............
Lifelock Dinged $12 Million for Deceptive Business Practices / Diggs: 384
The CEO of Lifelock, Todd Davis, became famous for advertising his Social Security number on television ads and banners painted on trucks promising his $10 monthly service would protect consumers from identity theft.
Playboy centerfolds & mafia violence: What could be better? / Diggs: 150
More than 50 vintage Playboy issues can be browsed in Take Two's upcoming video game, Mafia II.
Novel [comic] / Diggs: 382
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Michigan State Spartans 'Crawl for Cash' / Diggs: 264
In Sunday's Michigan State win over Michigan 64-48, the half-time show had most howling as a group of blind-folded students 'crawled for cash'.
16,000 Words on Why Japan Sucks / Diggs: 316
Tim Rogers at Kotaku lets Japan have it.
Ten-Year-Old: America's Youngest Fashion Designer / Diggs: 211
Cecilia Cassini may be America's youngest fashion designer and she's one of the most eco-conscious too. She is definitely not your average 10-year-old child. The fifth grader recently founded her own fashion line and is making a profit from selling her unique handmade clothing for kids and teens at Los Angeles boutiques.
Emergency Backup Device [img] / Diggs: 273
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Traffic Accidents: The Global Killer (Graphic) / Diggs: 275
The Decade of Action for Road Safety was announced this week by the UN General Assembly. The WHO report on road safety makes for shocking reading. With over 3000 people dying on the world's roads daily and nearly 1.3 million people killed each year. If trends continue unabated deaths will rise to an estimated 2.4 million a year by 2030.
Soldier throws back a grenade to save lives / Diggs: 351
Rifleman James McKie, a 29-year-old British soldier, has been hailed as a hero after saving the lives of two others as he picked up and threw back a grenade which landed near them.
Actual Homeless Man Inspiring Fashion in China (Pic) / Diggs: 288
Apparently the personal style of a homeless man living in Ningbo, China has sparked the interest of "thousands of online fans".
No Second chances for sexual predators / Diggs: 262
I am neither sympathetic toward nor inclined to help sexual offenders. But we appear to be piling on, so that those who successfully change their thinking and their behavior might never get going again. When so many politicians, including the governor, exploit an issue such as this, that's when I really get the creeps.
Not All Whale Tales Are Attractive (PIC) / Diggs: 226
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