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Five Best Online Backup Tools

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:01 +0000

Local backup is a useful and necessary part of securing your data against catastrophe, but with the advent of broadband and inexpensive online storage, you've got little reason to not backup critical files to the cloud, as well.

Pointy Conical Bras Back In Fashion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:14:53 +0000

Pointy conical bras made famous in the 1950s by stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell are making a comeback.

First Lady requires more than twenty attendants

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:12:16 +0000

Recession, Depression, What Michelle Worry, First Lady requires more than twenty attendants

France Backs Off Burka Ban

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:07:55 +0000

A ban on full face veils has been ruled out in France - one day after Nicolas Sarkozy claimed the country has no place for the burqa.

Need to Simulate Mars' Conditions? Go to Las Vegas

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:06:41 +0000

Some people go to Vegas to gamble, others (like the folks at NASA) to learn about Mars. In particular the conditions around Vegas are ideal for simulating and adapting to the dust devils prevalent on Mars -- and it apparently makes for a fun Vegas ride.

GOP Wins in 2010 Could Lead to Big Losses in 2012

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:58:04 +0000

Looking at last week’s election results, I noticed that black turnout in VA was 20% down since '08 and youth turnout was 50% down. While this fact does not account for McDonnell’s win, it does account for some portion of his huge margin of victory. Most importantly, it means that conservative declarations that the Obama era is over are premature.

Assassin’s Creed 2 all that we know

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:41:05 +0000

Assassin's Creed 2 is just a few days away from us, before we finally get some real hands on the game. So just before we review the game we thought we should shed some light on Ubisoft's highly anticipated game: Assassinâ��s Creed 2. Behold! There might be spoilers ahead.

Grizzlies: We Have 5 Players Better Than Allen Iverson

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:39:11 +0000

MEMPHIS, TN—Though Allen Iverson has taken an indefinite leave of absence and even threatened to retire because of his current bench role, the Grizzlies organization maintained its stance Wednesday that the 1-7 team has five better players than the four-time NBA scoring champion and 2001 league MVP.

I just painted this and wanted to share.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:03 +0000

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Confirmed: R2-D2 Finally Discovered In Star Trek (IMAGE)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:45:48 +0000

At last, here's the droid we were all looking for: This is the frame in which you can clearly see R2-D2 in Star Trek. This time there is absolutely no doubt about it: It's confirmed by the sequence supervisor at ILM. Zoom in to see.

MGM Is Up For Sale, But Who's Buying?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:43:12 +0000

Never mind the Terminator franchise - the entire MGM studio and back catalog is up for sale, meaning that anyone with a few billion dollars can finally make that Capricorn One remake they've been dreaming of.

'Reckless' Bankers Face Bonus Cuts

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:40:03 +0000

Bankers who take "reckless" risks with investments could be stripped of future bonuses, the government has said. City minister Lord Myners said banks must be "more secure", with taxpayers "never again" bailing them out.

Cupertino, You Have a Problem

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:39:56 +0000

Apple’s designers and engineers have done a good job putting together what is an iconic product, the iPhone. Its software gurus have helped foster the app revolution. But it when it come to the App Store approval process, Apple is blowing it.

The 5 Stages Of Fan Grief

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:39:36 +0000

Wednesday's announcement of Dollhouse's cancellation came as no surprise to most, but that doesn't mean that we are not here to help those for whom the news means emotional turmoil. Let us walk you to happiness, one step at a time.

Linux Contractor Fired for Using Firefox/Linux

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:50:03 +0000

This is a complicated story but one that must be told. I'm not sure there is anything that can be done about it except rage at the moon...

Visualizing Sound Waves With Fire

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:50:02 +0000

*****

Reminiscences (COMIC)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:50:01 +0000

That pretty much sums it up

Car-Sized Creature Whacked with Tail's Sweet Spot

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:03 +0000

The sweet spot, or center of percussion, is the point on a tool where powerful blows should be landed to maximize impact and minimize the risk of injury to the user.

Strictly star targets bone disease

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:30:04 +0000

Each week Strictly Come Dancing thrills millions with its celebrity glitz, sparkly dresses, cutting comments and nifty footwork.

The Media As Enablers of Government Lies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:30:02 +0000

Why do politicians so easily get away with telling lies? In large part, because the news media are more interested in bonding with politicians than in exposing them. Americans are encouraged to believe that the media will serve as a check and a balance on the government. Instead, the press too often volunteer as unpaid pimps.

Mother Nature's Most Unique Animal Mating Habits

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:03 +0000

The classic “boy meets girl” love story is hardly the invention of humans. Just ask our friends in the animal kingdom, who have certainly perfected the art of romance. From the love songs of the Mexican free-tailed bat to the dangerous, seductive dance of redback spiders, the language of love is loud and clear in the animal world.

Last Ice Age took just SIX months to arrive

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:02 +0000

It took just six months for a warm and sunny Europe to be engulfed in ice, according to new research. Previous studies have suggested the arrival of the last Ice Age nearly 13,000 years ago took about a decade - but now scientists believe the process was up to 20 times as fast.

I Want a Goat (Music Video Spoof)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:10:04 +0000

A funny spoof of SNL's "I'm On A Boat" to help raise money and donate goats for some of the poorest people and villages in India. The charity site allows people to donate money through the customization of their very own goat!

This Man ***** in my Kitchen (Pic)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:10:02 +0000

Ladies, BEWARE!!! This man ***** on the floor of my kitchen and then peaced. He might strike again. Approach with caution

World Domino Record: 4,345,027 Dominoes--VIDEO

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:02 +0000

A new world record for the number of dominoes toppled in one go was set in the Netherlands on Friday night, when according to event organizers, 4,345,027 dominoes fell during a two-hour TV show.

U.S., Russia call for Iran to accept nuclear deal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:02 +0000

Both President Obama and Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev want Iran to relinquish potential nuclear explosive material in return for fuel. A White House official says the two leaders discussed possible sanctions if Iran refuses to comply.

'Independence Day' The Trilogy?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:30:02 +0000

Roland Emmerich has some ideas about Part II and III...

Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:20:02 +0000

It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.

The household pets that are 'half wolf'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:10:02 +0000

Move over Rover - a new "hybrid wolf" closely descended from wild animals is displacing more traditional dog breeds as family pets.

How Manny Pacquiao is Single Handedly Saving Boxing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

So what did Manny Pacquiao achieve on Saturday night beyond winning his seventh title in seven different weight classes to catapult himself to a place where no fighter had ever gone?He brought boxing back.

And Where DoYou Think You Are Going?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:20:02 +0000

A great situation pic,in Kruger National Park. This couple must be kacking their pants........................

Man-made Ponds 'caused Bangladesh arsenic'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:10:02 +0000

Man-made ponds may be responsible for widespread arsenic contamination of ground water affecting millions of people in Bangladesh, a new study says. Experts have described the situation as the worst mass poisoning of a population in history.

The History Of Coke Bottles Design [PIC]

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:02 +0000

The evolution of the Coke bottle design in one image. I love the classic one!

Hackers Create Tools for Disaster Relief

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:50:02 +0000

At the first ever Random Hacks of Kindness event developers work on technology tools emergency relief workers can use in disasters.

Star Wars Reign of the Fallen

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:10:02 +0000

Reign of the Fallen is an independently produced film based on the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. This movie is made solely for the love of all things filmmaking and is not for monetary gain.

Review: The Prisoner Reboot Takes Sci-Fi Out of Spy-Fi

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00:03 +0000

Three decades after The Prisoner kissed off the '60s with a cerebral hit of paranoia, AMC and ITV's reboot of the influential spy-fi .......

Leaked Documents Reveal Anti-Piracy Cash Operation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:40:03 +0000

A source inside lawyers Davenport Lyons and their partner DigiProtect has leaked sensitive documents detailing how the companies generated profit from porn. They show how the pair extracted money from alleged file-sharers, how the revenue was split and how individuals were ranked to decide who to chase and who to leave alone.

Flattering Photo FAIL

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:03 +0000

Maybe her bewbs are so awesome they can bend matter, she is The One.

Corporate Logos colors: The battle for Blue [Pic]

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:02 +0000

*****

Boxee Set-Top Box Coming To Your Living Room Soon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:20:02 +0000

Out of nowhere, Boxee announced that it has located its first-ever hardware partner, which basically means that some sort of Boxee set-top box is on the way.