July 2007
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100s of U.S. Government Sites - you didn't know...
Overlooked and difficult to find, there are hundreds of thousands of U.S. government web sites that help you accomplish a variety of tasks. At the right federal .gov destination you can locate historical documents, keep tabs on Congressional happenings, view presidential paperwork, and a whole lot more. Keep reading for the most useful U.S. gov
I didn’t know creature was rare, says tribesman...
Fears that one of the world’s rarest creatures had been driven to extinction have been allayed by a tribesman who told conservationists he had recently eaten one. Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, a little-known, primitive mammal that lays eggs, lives in Papua New Guinea. Only one specimen, found in 1961, has ever been seen by scientists.
Best Bachelor Party Prank Ever?
I love a good prank. Who doesn’t? I’ve even been involved in a few… like the time I was in boarding school and chipped in to get my female headmistress a male stripper. He came in dressed as a police officer during assembly, asked who had license plate number “xxxxxxx” (which was her) and then proceeded to handcuff her to
Are You Ready For "Naked Week?"
They may be the “butt” of more than a few jokes, but for years nudists have been touting the benefits of shedding restrictive threads and spending more time in your birthday suit.
Famous Women: Oh How They've Aged
A look at famous women, then and now.
Military Favors Ron Paul Over McCain
Ron Paul received the most donations from active US military.
10 Examples of Why Guys Shouldn't Drink and Invent
We guys are an inventive and creative bunch. Always looking for ways to make our lives easier, keep us from killing ourselves and make us more attractive to women. (And possibly get ridiculously rich in the process.) But sometimes a few of us go a little too far when channeling our inner Thomas Edison.
Apple comic STARRING Homer Simpson
Needless to say anything more …. must see for all!
The 237 reasons to have sex...Wait, there are more...
According to the biggest study carried out into sexual motivations, these include that it is a “reasonably effective way of overcoming boredom”, help you fall asleep or gets rid of a stress headache.
Linux MPX Multi-touch Alternative to Microsoft...
It may not be as fancy-schmancy as Microsoft Surface or Jeff Han’s demos but this video of a Linux-based MPX multi-touch table shows that things are moving full speed ahead in the land of the free penguins. We talked with developer Peter Hutterer, who gave us his insight on the project, the iPhone and the ongoing multi-touch craze.
In Pictures: Versace Tribute
About 1,500 guests attended a ballet performance at La Scala in Milan, remembering fashion designer Gianni Versace. Versace had worked on 12 ballets, and the tribute featured costumes by the late designer’s sister Donatella. As well as the ballet, Versace’s outfits are to be displayed on Milan’s streets and a scholarship will be set up
Man Takes Out 6 Cell Towers In Tank Rampage
A man who’d apparently had it up to here with his cell-phone carrier got in an armored personnel carrier and rammed six cell phone towers. He was arrested on the way to a seventh.
US intelligence watchdog silent for over five...
RAW STORYPublished: Sunday July 15, 2007The Washington Post reports that the President’s Intelligence Oversight Board, put in place to monitor intelligence abuses, was silent for 5 1/2 years under the Bush Administration.
Is Peak Oil Already Here?
Oil will peak, meaning demand will exceed production. It doesn’t mean we’ll run out of oil soon, just that it will get more expensive. The oil companies might take advantage of the Peak Oil theory to inflate prices, yet they can’t scare us too much else we seriously look at alternatives and conservation, but the REAL peak may be here, now.
Out of Bounds: Miami Dolphins WR Flagged for...
Yet ANOTHER NFL Player Arrested: This time it’s Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Chambers for DWI.
Top 10 Weirdest and Funniest Japanese Condoms
Condoms have a long history in Japan, beginning with the earliest versions which were made from leather (!), tortoise shells (!!) or even horns (!!!)… is this where the expression “are you horny?” came from?
Parents obsessed with playing Dungeons & Dragons,...
The girl, weighing just 10 pounds, reportedly had to have her head shaved because it was matted with cat urine. She also suffered from a mouth infection, dry skin, and severe dehydration. Her brother was treated for starvation, a genital infection, and, due to lack of muscle development, difficulty walking. U.S. authorities say the couple was so…
The new E3: a postmortem
This year’s E3 wasn’t concerned with who has the biggest displays, loudest speakers, and hottest booth babes. Ars looks back at E3 to see if the revamping of the gaming industry’s leading trade show accomplished what it intended.
Please god, someone compete with Photoshop....
I’m done with Adobe. CS3 is my last product from them, unless they get bought or throw out their management and figure out how to actually want to be a customer focussed company again. I keep hoping Apple will buy them, but I’m not holding my breath.
Ridiculous Overseas Rip-Offs of American Films
As they say: Give a man a fish, and he’ll be fed for a day. Teach a man how to make local reproductions of a fish at a fraction of the cost of the American original, and you’ll get, um, one hilarious looking fish. Flailing metaphors aside, check out the 10 most ridiculous overseas “re-imaginings” of American classics.
Russia Claims the North Pole
President Vladimir Putin has long promised to restore Russian greatness and build an “energy empire.” But until now, his empire-building had been confined to taking control of corporations operating on his turf, buying into businesses abroad, and blackmailing former Soviet Republics who dared vote against Moscow-backed candidates.
Court: Feds can Read E-mail, IP addresses without...
A few weeks back, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco issued an important ruling about Internet privacy—or lack thereof. Reaction to the case has been mixed; some commentators see it as a logical extension of existing telecommunications policy, while others view it with the same sort of enthusiasm generally reserved for the..
We Can't Even Protect the Green Zone in Iraq - Dig...
Workers in the Green Zone, supposedly the ONE SAFE AREA in Iraq, have been now ordered to wear flak jackets and Kevlar helmets whenever not in hardened areas. The Zone has been hit by more than 35 rockets in the last week alone. When questioned, the State Department lied. When shown the order, the State Department demanded to know how they got it.
Global Warming Effects: Map [Pic]
Based on Climate Change 2007: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, Summary for Policymakers, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
DirecTV Looks to Cash in on Video Games
Four race cars barrel down a virtual track, jostling for position. Announcers shout their commentary over growling engines until a winner speeds past a checkered flag. The frenetic race televised on DirecTV wasn’t a NASCAR event. It was staged as part of a new video game league that aims to turn gaming into a full-fledged sport
Philadelphia Phillies Lose 10,000 Games
“It’s an embarrassment for me to be wearing this (expletive deleted) uniform ‘cause of the way I’m playing. There, that’s it. Now go away,” [Barry] Bonds said at his locker.
Obama disagrees with rivals on narrowing...
At a campaign stop in Oelwein on Saturday morning, presidential hopeful Barack Obama said the number of candidates in presidential forums should not be pared down. “The more the merrier,” Obama said, “I don’t know how you’d draw the line…historically, Bill Clinton was at 2 percent in the polls in some of these early contests.”
Eye Candy: Superb Photographs of Animal Life
This site isn’t in English, but that’s no matter. Here are at least 40 amazing pictures of animals in their natural habitat.
[image] Emperor Dragonfly Shedding It's...
Zoomed pic of a dragonfly looking like an extra from Alien.
Net radio "compromise" hinged on DRM adoption
As we reported Friday, the looming royalty crunch on Internet radio that would have begun today (July 15) was narrowly averted last week by a temporary reprieve from SoundExchange. Now it appears that a lasting compromise is indeed possible, but such a compromise will likely mean mandatory DRM for Internet radio.
Cheney pushes Bush to act on Iran
The balance in the internal White House debate over Iran has shifted back in favour of military action before President George Bush leaves office in 18 months, the Guardian has learned.
The Best Game You've Never Heard Of
LEGENDARY: THE BOX was one of the best games at E3, a shooter where you battle the beasts of myth using real-world firepower. Gamepro gives you a preview of the best game you’ve never heard of, coming to PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
Blizzard working on Third Un-Announced title!!!...
Blizzard apparently has a third team composed of 40 people working on a Third un-announced title!!! There is a very good chance that blizzard could announce this secret game at blizzcon coming up Aug 3-4. I’ve been saying all along that they still had a third team working on another project! Check my other digg post about Diablo 3!
Top 10 Incredible Recordings
Before I start on the list, I feel that I should advise that a couple of the items here are quite horrific and I would recommend that those who are weak of heart or who have a nervous disposition avoid them. The items I am referring to are marked in the text. The […]
Judge deals another blow to RIAA's war against...
A federal judge has blocked the RIAA from doing its customary end run around the legal system to get at the identities of suspected file-sharers, ruling that the law cited by the RIAA does not provide any authority for ex parte subpoenas.
The return of Farscape!
Fans will return to the Farscape universe in an original Web series, set to be released on SCIFI.com. The 10-part series is executive produced by Brian Henson and Robert Halmi Jr. and produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with RHI Entertainment. “The series will revive and expand the beloved Farscape universe,” according to the network.
Awn Linux dock has 3d perspective, reflections....
The author of Avant window navigator (Awn) has merged patches into svn which allows it to have a 3D perspective, and have icon reflections. That, together with the ability to change nearly any color setting, you can have one beautiful Linux desktop.
Mystery auctions are gaining popularity
and getting bid on like crazy!
One in Three Americans Wants an iPhone
Apple’s iPhone could emerge as the most successful product introduction of the 21st century, new research suggests. Lightspeed Research surveyed 39,000 people on its U.S. online panel in the days following the launch of the device on June 29— and the research findings are staggering.
Marine: Beating of Iraqis became routine
A Marine corporal testifying in a court-martial said Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to “crank up the violence level.” He said Marines consider all Iraqi men part of the insurgency.
$77.4 million weekend as "Harry Potter" rides to...
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” whisked its way to No. 1 at movie box offices with weekend ticket sales of $77.4 million and a five-day total of just over $140 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
Poke Steve Ballmer!
This webpage allows you to poke a hole through a real picture of Steve Ballmer!
Conservatives Hate Bush Too
Peggy Noonan was a special assistant and speechwriter for Ronald Reagan. She can be considered a true conservative. She also worked for President H.W. Bush and came up with the terms; “a kinder, gentler nation,” “a thousand points of light,” and “Read my lips: No new taxes.” She also thinks George W. Bush is a douche.
Iran asks Japan: Please pay us for Oil purchases...
The request by the National Iranian Oil Co. is believed to be part of Iran’s efforts to increase oil transactions denominated in currencies other than the dollar to avoid a possible seizure of its assets by the U.S. government amid tensions over its nuclear development program.
DISGRACE: Marines Beating Civilians On Orders to...
COURT MARTIAL: Marine, unable to find a jihad suspect, dragged ANOTHER man from his house, fatally shot him, and then planted an AK-47 assault rifle near the body to make it appear he had been killed in a shootout.
Marine says officers ordered to 'crank up'...
A Marine corporal testifying in a court-martial said Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to “crank up the violence level.”a procedure called “dead-checking” was routine. If Marines entered a house where a man was wounded, instead of checking to see whether he needed medical aid, they shot him to make sure
83-year-old woman was bashed and robbed in broad...
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 83-year-old woman was bashed and robbed in broad daylight in Sydney’s south-west. The woman suffered broken ribs and remains in hospital.
Nintendo's Response To Sony Price Cuts
Nintendo responded to the Sony price cut by confirming that they do not believe it will change anything. I find it odd that they had to make a statement in the first place…
Bomb-laden 'Reaper' drones bound for Iraq
The Reaper is loaded w/ one and a half tons of bombs, able to fly at 300mph and outfitted with state of the art targeting, but there is no one on board. Its pilot, as it bombs targets in Iraq, will sit at a console 7,000 miles away in Nevada. The arrival of these outsized U.S. “hunter-killer” drones is aviation history’s first robot attack squadron