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What Earth Would Look Like With Rings Like Saturn?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:30:02 +0000

What the rings would look like from different cities and latitudes accross the world. It's interesting to imagine how it would effect culture throughout time. It would have influenced religion, mythology, navigation, etc..Personally, I think the blue hue of earth's atmosphere would partly be reflected in the rings.

The 20 Best Gadgets of the Decade (2000-2009)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:50:02 +0000

The new Millennium got off to a great start where the world of gadgetry was concerned...

The Biggest Cheaters in Sports

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:30:02 +0000

With the whole Thierry Henry incident in the World Cup playoffs, we take a look at some other great cheaters in the history of sports, to show Henry, that despite his wonderful career, the reason he'll be remembered for eventually might be a pretty shameful one.

Security in Google's Chrome OS

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:02 +0000

The new Chrome OS promises extreme security. It is too early to put it to the test, but we took a close look at their strategy and checked in with some security experts for their opinions, too.

Bing Accused of Censoring Simplified Chinese Language Search

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:00:09 +0000

The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof is controversially asking web users to Boycott Bing, claiming that Bing is censoring Simplified Chinese queries even outside the People’s Republic of China.

Senate Dems Beat GOP Flibuster, Health Care Bill Moves On

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:32 +0000

Invoking the memory of Ted Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare (60-39).

Acid Oceans Leave Fish at More Risk from Predators

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:22 +0000

Fish reared in water acidified by CO2 may become fatally attracted to the smell of their predators, say scientists.

A Man Was Arrested for Paying a Teen $31 to Spit in His Face

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:17 +0000

Authorities say the 39-year-old has made a habit of recruiting boys on MySpace to yell profanities at him, slap him and spit at him. Authorities say several teens also accused the man of offering them money to urinate and defecate on him. His motive wasn't clear.

San Francisco's Green Business Program Rewards Big Polluter

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:20:02 +0000

Thanks to yet another of Newsom's pre-governor's-race-dropout "green" programs, San Francisco taxpayers have actually paid to greenwash a major toxic polluter. I'm not making this up.

Students shout down Klan at Ole Miss rally

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:10:02 +0000

A rally by the Mississippi White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan fizzled soon after it began this morning as students shouted down the 11 KKK members who were protesting a University of Mississippi decision to bar the school band from playing “From Dixie with Love” — a medley that some football fans append by shouting, “The South shall rise again.”

7 Weird Ways To Not Get Sick (.Including Kissing And Coffee)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:02 +0000

You know about antioxidants and you've been religious about your daily dose of Vitamin C, but what else can you do to keep that tickle from creeping up the back of your throat or waking up in sweat-wet sheets and a chill shivering along your spine? Here are some of the weirder, but equally efficient ways to keep those sick bugs at bay..

'Hobbits' a New Human Species?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:40:02 +0000

Professor Mike Morwood created an international storm with his discovery of ***** floresiensis -- dubbed the Hobbit because of its small size and big feet -- on Flores, an Indonesian island, in 2003. The archaeologist said the Hobbits, who were only about one metre tall and weighed just 30kg, existed on the remote island until about 12,000 years....

Top 10 Awesome Movie Ninjas

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:20:02 +0000

With ninjas on the rise in Hollywood, we pick our favorite heroes from movies past.

Low Ryanair Jet Blows Roof Tiles, Puts 82 Yr-Old in Hospital

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:02 +0000

Apparently, a Ryanair jet flew so low over her house, that it actually blew roofing tiles off the roof. One villager told the local paper that she actually had to duck when the plane came in for its landing at the local LÃ¼beck-Blankensee airport.

10 observations about Chrome OS

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:50:03 +0000

Google took the wraps off Chrome OS yesterday. The OS will be a big deal. Here are some observations that you might not have considered. 1.This isn't a 100% Google endeavor. 2. Google is really slimming this down. 3. Thin client. Chrome OS is really an "Internet Thin Client OS"

Bill Moyers to Leave Weekly Television

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:20:37 +0000

The PBS mainstay Bill Moyers said he is retiring from weekly television and will end his Friday night public affairs show, “Bill Moyers Journal,” on April 30, 2010.

Children starve in parched southern Madagascar

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:28 +0000

As temperatures rise, drought, crop failure and deforestation have combined to create a crisis of malnutrition. Madagascar's rainfall has decreased 10% in the last 50 years, its temp has risen 10% and it has lost 90% of its forests. 1.5 million people have inadequate food because of prolonged drought -- 250,000 of them children younger than 5.

Report: Indonesian passenger ferry sinks with 228

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:30:15 +0000

Indonesian television says a passenger ferry with more than 200 people onboard sank in rough waters near Sumatra island.

How 16 Ships Create as Much Pollution as All Cars in World

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:30:02 +0000

From piece: As 50 giant oil tankers lurk off the British coast, we reveal an even more scandalous threat to the global environment...16 of the world’s largest ships can produce as much lung-clogging sulphur pollution as all the world’s cars.

Selling Meg Whitman in California

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:40:30 +0000

The rookie candidate from eBay PowerPoints a path to Sacramento.

7 On-Air Meltdowns That Will Go Down in History

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:10:03 +0000

WE'LL DO IT LIVE! F*** IT! From Bill O'Reilly to Tom Cruise - Sometimes celebs temporarily lose their mind, and fortunately for us, the cameras were there to catch every face-palm inducing moment of it. Check out these 7 historic on-air meltdowns that won't soon be forgotten.

Competence Alert: IAAF Has Nearly Identified Runner's Gender

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:20:02 +0000

The IAAF said Friday it is still working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender identity and future career. Australian newspapers reported in September that Semenya has male and female sexual organs, but the IAAF has refused to confirm or deny those claims.

Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:10:11 +0000

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for $350,000.

Wildlife Trafficking Deep in Ecuador's Rain Forest

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:40:39 +0000

A reporter follows the lucrative, illicit and heartrending trade in stolen wildlife deep in Ecuador's rain forest. Wildlife trafficking is thought to be the third most valuable illicit commerce in the world, after drugs and weapons, worth an estimated $10 billion a year.

Obama Calls for More U.S. Exports to Asia

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:25 +0000

U.S. President Barack Obama, fresh from his first presidential trip to Asia, called for the U.S. to increase exports to that region, saying even small gains would help put many unemployed Americans back on the job.

Arsenic poisoning mystery solved

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:40:36 +0000

A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have solved one of the great environmental disaster riddles of the last 30 years -- where did the arsenic that has poisoned between two and 25 million people in Bangladesh come...

Woman's Body Found in Lake 12 Years After Disappearance

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:50:17 +0000

The body of a Broward County woman missing for 12 years has been found at the bottom of a lake near her home. Gail Schoening of Broward County was a month shy of her 36th birthday when she disappeared in April 1997 on her way to catch a flight for a job interview.

Hong Kong Citizens Are Living in Cages... Literally

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:50:11 +0000

Hong Kong is a vibrant city chock-full of people — so much so that the quality of life for those at the bottom tier is atrocious. And I’m not talking about, “Oh my goodness, I have to share a bathroom with my brother and sister.” I’m talking about up to 18 strangers being smashed into a tiny 625 square foot flat with just one toilet to share.

Glowing alien-like flea takes top photography prize

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:50:07 +0000

This strange alien-like creature is not a character from a science-fiction blockbuster but actually from far closer to home. The eerily beautiful image is of a water flea with a radiant green 'crown of thorns' to protect it from predators.

Google's Chrome OS hits BitTorrent

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:50:05 +0000

Chrome OS, the operating system that Google released to open source yesterday, has been compiled and posted for download on several file-sharing sites, Internet searches showed.

Top SKorean model found hanged in Paris apartment

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:50:02 +0000

A 20-year-old top South Korean model who was a fashion week regular in New York, Milan and Paris has been found hanged in her Paris apartment.

Sushi DNA Tests Reveal Fraud

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:30:02 +0000

A biologist walks into a sushi bar and orders some tuna. What does he get? It really depends. More than half of eateries tested either misrepresented or couldn’t clarify the type of fish they were mongering. Several were selling endangered species of tuna.

Mussolini's Brain and Blood for Sale on eBay

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:11:04 +0000

Alessandra Mussolini, the far-right Italian politician and granddaughter of Benito Mussolini, the Fascist dictator, has claimed that his blood and brains are being offered for sale on the internet.

Health bill reaches floor, but questions remain 60-38

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:01:22 +0000

Senate Dems push ahead with health reform Saturday night, but significant divides in party are exposed.

The Brain: Humanity's Other Basic Instinct: Math

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

New research suggests that math has evolved its way right into our neurons—and monkeys', too.

Dirty money in Sin City

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:03 +0000

Las Vegas has cleaned up since its days as a magnet for ill-gotten mobster gains, but a Canadian insider trading scam has exposed the smaller-scale money laundering still going on in the...

Traffic cameras used to stalk peaceful protestors

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00:03 +0000

Any police officer can add any license number to the database of "people of interest" and every time that license plate passes a camera, the local police force will receive an urgent alert, and can pull over the car, detain the driver, and search the car and its passengers...

Water mission returns first data

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:40:04 +0000

A European satellite launched to study the Earth's water cycle returns its first data, confirming its novel instrument is working well. Smos was launched earlier this month.

WTF? 'New Moon' breaks Dark Knight's Boxoffice Record

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:40:02 +0000

$72.7 million haul tops first-day mark set by "Dark Knight"

Missouri Billboard Calls for Revolution: War Against America

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:11 +0000

Look, I'm all for reasonable and rational criticism of our government as the representatives of the people - but at a certain point you have to pull over the crazy train before it goes completely off the tracks.

Links for 2009-05-24 [Digg]

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

What Investors Can Learn from the Failure of BankUnited?
This is one of the biggest failure of 2009. Now its time to learn from it.
India to protect economy from global slump: Finmin
New finance minister said on Saturday that efforts will be made to protect the economy from the global financial downturn.
Crunching Health Care Reform, Just Like Before
Way, way back in the 1970's Americans were riled up over the rising costs of health care. As a presidential candidate, Jimmy Carter started talking about the government clamping down. When he got to the White House, drug makers, insurance companies, hospitals and doctors -- the very people who only a decade earlier had done everything they could
Leaders Club: Book Review: Halftime
“The biggest mistake most of us make in the first half [of our lives] is not taking enough time for the things that are really important.” In his book read more
Brooke Shields: Good Genes or Good Docs?
It's been over 30 years since she played a teen prostitute, but Brooke Shields is still a pretty baby.Here's the 16-year-old back in 1981(left) -- and 28 years later, the 43-year-old version at an event in Hollywood this week (right).Who wouldn't
Rachel Bilson’s Retail Romp
Getting in some all-important girl time, Rachel Bilson was spotted doing some retail therapy with a gal pal in Los Angeles yesterday (May 22).The “Last Kiss” cutie looked cool and casual as she strolled from store to store sporting a black jumper dress overtop a white shirt with a black handbag and sandals.
Porn King Has Indecent Relations With Family
In a shocking example of a lack of civility and decency in the porn industry, Hustler founder Larry Flynt is being sued by his brother over an eviction notice. Jimmy Flynt claims Larry is evicting him from a Cincinnati office building because Jimmy
Lush images, audience walk-outs as Cannes winds up
Reuters - The neon-lit streets of Tokyo and the corridors of the Louvre museum in Paris provide the setting for a trio of stylized East-meets-West films that caused audience walk-outs as the Cannes festival ended.
TMZ's Doggie Dress Up Contest -- The Finalists
We never expected such a turnout -- but it turns out a whole lotta people like to dress up their poor, helpless little puppy dogs in ridiculous costumes. Don't get us wrong, we're not complaining -- because the pics from our Doggie Dress Up Contest
GM can thrive after restructure: Obama
Obama said in an interview released on Saturday he was confident General Motors would thrive after restructuring, but he made no mention whether the ailing automaker might have to enter bankruptcy to complete reorganization.
LN Mittal, ArcelorMittal top brass to take 15% pay cut
LN Mittal, ArcelorMittal top brass to take 15% pay cutNRI billionaire LN Mittal, along with his son Aditya and daughter Vanisha, will see a 15% decline in salaries.Dealing with salary cuts

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Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

World’s Fastest Camera, UCLA
Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a novel, continuously running camera that captures images roughly a thousand times faster than any existing conventional camera. In a paper in the April 30 issue of Nature, post-doctoral scholar Keisuke Goda, graduate student Kevin Tsia

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Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

IPL 20-20 : Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is the Chennai based franchise of the Indian Premier League. The team is led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, currently the captain of the Indian cricket team, and coached by Stephen Fleming.
IPL 20-20 : Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab is a cricket franchise based in Mohali in the eight team Indian Premier League. The team is led by Yuvraj Singh who is also the Icon Player. The team is coached by Tom Moody, the former Australian all rounder.
Web Development Deals With Development of Webpackage
People often can only come up with a fuzzy description of how they perceive web development. The many exhaustive and complex processes that are involved in creating a website is as comprehensible to them as Greek is to an ape.
Waste Prevention and Landfill Methane Production
Waste prevention and recycling which will massively reduce the amount of waste going into landfills are critical to stopping climate change. Waste-to-energy (WTE) plants create heat and electricity from burning mixed solid waste.
Tremendous Growth in the Uae’s Telecommunication Market
It is continuously considering and evaluating ways to further intensify competition in the UAE telecom market.Penetration in the mobile market surpassed 166% in 2007, leaving less room for operators to further take advantage of the market.
T-mobile G1
Have you had a closer look at an Android - HTC phone, called as the T-Mobile G1 -yet? It is the first phone that runs Google’s Android software, and it is probably going to create waves.HTC, T-Mobile and Google’s combined labor of love, this wonderful phone has a 3.2 inches long touch.
The Resume Lie: Hide That Entrepreneur Experience!!
Over the past year, I have been on a quest to dispel as many myths as possible when it comes to job hunting, in general, and to the resume, in particular.
Solar Power Generator : an Eco-friendly Green Generator
A solar power generator uses solar energy to convert it into electrical energy in order to run the household appliances. Nowadays, one can easily see TVs, washing machines etc being powered by a solar power generator.

Links for 2009-04-25 [Digg]

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Internal Auditing: New Responsibilities and Opportunities
The Auditing profession can be considered one of the most esteemed in the business world, requiring a superior education and a scrupulous work manner. An internal auditor must know the inner-workings of the client’s business to the extent that he or she can perform a quality job. However, what is this extent?
What is the Job of a Japanese Translator and Document Locali
After graduation, my brother went traveling. No matter where he ventured in the world, someone was sure to ask him if he wanted a job teaching English. Sure, they pay a lot of money in Japan for the American or British accent but my brother wanted more of a career.
How Broadcast Audio has Grown
Shoutcast was launched about a decade ago. It was introduced as an application which helped broadcasting one’s content on the internet similar to any radio station. The only difference between the radio station and Shoutcast server was that Shoutcast catered to the audience on the internet.
Advantages of Promotional Products
Almost all business houses want to successfully offer promotional products to their clients as acts of gratitude, appreciation and market building. However, many are initially afraid of the costs related to this type of investment. Advertising through promotional gifts has got a wide range of benefits.

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Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Building and home improvement industry awaits VAT decision
Apparently the government has always cited EU rules as an excuse for not reducing VAT on domestic refurbishment to five per cent. However, things could be about to change.
How To Analyze Article Submission Statistics
You’ve probably noticed that most major article directories provide statistics for how each of your articles performs on their directory, but you might not have known exactly how to use that information to benefit your article marketing campaign.That information is provided for a reason–you should be able to look at your article stats and then

Links for 2009-04-14 [Digg]

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Indian Cuisine in New Rochelle
The hottest Indian restuarant in New York is Rangoli Indian Cuisine. Check out our highly rated menus, specials, and get directions to our New Rochelle location.
Great Niche Marketing Sources
Here You Will Find Useful Internet Marketing Links.
How to Start Daycare Tax Reduction
How do you actually start claiming a daycare tax deduction? Although you already have your children to take care of, you still decided on helping other parents and guardians out there to take care of their child or children in order for you to earn your incom
History of Accounting- TheReference.info
Accounting is one of the oldest professions. The history of accounting dates back to the earliest days of civilization driven by the trade system of crops and products necessary for survival. As the barter system expanded to include monetary exchange, methods were formalized by 2000 BC. To include the creation of accurate records of the quantities
Job Counsel- Jobcounsel.info
Have you spent 2-3 years of your life in doing what you never wanted to do? Your job is getting monotonous day by day. Have your thoughts are provoking you to do something different?.Do you feel an urge to change your job? If your answer is 'Yes', you are not alone. There are many people around the world who spend thier life in doing something else
Being Single- How it matters?
It is good for an individual to be single for a while, in order to introspect and feel complete without being emotionally dependant on someone. If you have been trying to find a partner but have been unable to do so, the following are a few mistakes that you could be making that are keeping you single. If you are guilty of any of the following; sto
Are We in for Another Great Depression?
Has the recent economic downturn in the economy got you worried? Maybe it should. Some people have said this recession has the potential to be the greatest threat to the American economy since the Great Depression. But what makes this recession worse than the previous few that we have had? Let’s take a look at [...]
5 Things We Have Failed to Learn From Previous Recessions
Britain is currently facing the worst recession in over half a decade. Double digit shrinkage appears to be the norm amongst many businesses, and experts are predicting that five percent of SMEs will fail in the coming year. Yet if we look back at research carried out from previous recessions we can see many businesses [
Soulmates; the Secret of Being in a Soulmate Relationship.
Are we destined to be with our soulmate? Does everyone on this earth find their soulmate? Or is just a load of rubbish? The term Soulmate in a spiritual sense is well meaningful. Of course that is; if ‘one’ should see and believe the spiritual side of it. You might say that you have met
Nine Ways To Grow Your Hair
Are you dreaming of long flowing locks but your hair seems to be in a state of hibernation? Well here are nine tips to get your hair growing.1) First and foremost, you are what you eat. For healthy skin, hair and nails, you must improve your diet. Avoid foods that

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Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Google’s Error- This site may harm your computer
Today between 6:30 a.m. PST and 7:25 a.m. PST this morning, on every site that you search on Google.com search engine will give you this result. Google has coorected the issue. Service is provided by StopBadware.org.