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Ron Burgundy Interviews Tom Brokaw!

The greatest fictional anchorman of all time interviews the most distinguished anchorman of our time at Radio City Music Hall during the Funny or Die tour.

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:50:02 GMT 187 badwithcomputerhttp://digg.com/users/badwithcomputer/m.png Comedy 14

Gobs of Pleasure? No Thanks

It’s a response to the gushing critical use of the word “gobs’’ to describe wines of overwhelming power and fruity sweetness, as in the phrase “gobs of hedonistic pleasure,’’ or “explosively rich with gobs of crushed blackberries and raspberries and a texture bordering on syrupy.’’ If you like blockbuster portlike wines formidably endowed...

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:47:01 GMT 57 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Food & Drink 5

A Grand, Spectacular Aerial View of 22 F-14D Super Tomcats!

Twenty-two (22) U.S. Navy F-14D Super Tomcat fighter jets aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on March 10, 2006, in the Atlantic Ocean. Photographer: Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Thamann, U.S. Navy

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:41:08 GMT 78 vroom101http://digg.com/users/vroom101/m.png Political News 17

Beer, free stuff lead to 'man cave'

During the week Ryan Samuel, 30, is a married man working in the energy market in Richardson, Texas. But on the weekends he lures men away from their homes, wives and children with beer, camaraderie, power tools and "The Ponderosa."

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:33:48 GMT 86 hdar3415http://digg.com/users/hdar3415/m.png Odd Stuff 9

Prison Photos Of Serial Killer Show Up On MySpace

Corrections Canada has launched an internal investigation to find out how prison pictures of notorious child killer Clifford Olson made their way onto the social networking website MySpace.

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:29:17 GMT 86 GemStar38http://digg.com/users/GemStar38/m.png Odd Stuff 6

CNET: CBS' YouTube, or Its Waterloo?

With the deal, CBS says it will triple its interactive footprint and will become one of the top 10 biggest internet properties. While that all sounds very promising, CBS is acquiring a very troubled business. When they said in 2006 that they wanted to find "the next YouTube" to acquire, no one could have guessed that they meant CNET....

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:20:40 GMT 92 skoredhttp://digg.com/users/skored/m.png Tech Industry News 4

Bill O'Reilly's Producer

A first ever look at the man behind the camera that set off Bill O'Reilly's Inside Edition tirade

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:10:03 GMT 313 DerKlinkerhttp://digg.com/users/DerKlinker/m.png Comedy 59

'Nail-biting' 7 minute descent to Mars - BBC NEWS

Scientists are preparing for "seven minutes of terror" as a Nasa spacecraft makes a nail-biting descent to the surface of Mars.

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:04:00 GMT 109 babychenhttp://digg.com/users/babychen/m.png Space 17

The Imitation of Great Power in Russia

The Tribune's Alex Rodriguez writes that Soviet symbolism and displays of martial power have helped to revive nationalistic fervor in Russia

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:43:48 GMT 100 reflex768http://digg.com/users/reflex768/m.png World News 12

Great Pics: Living On & Around Active Volcanoes

Fascinating photo essay portraying life literally on & atop active volcanoes. Among Indonesian villages. Beautiful, powerful shots -- of volcanoes as well as village life & impact volcanoes have on people who live there. [If interested, accompanying article provides good context.]

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:39:23 GMT 108 openthinkhttp://digg.com/users/openthink/m.png General Sciences 6

Tommy Lee saves the planet!

Well, not quite. But the rocker is just one of the stars of Discovery Communications' tacky-yet-shrewd Planet Green network.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:24:03 GMT 89 dimmerswitchhttp://digg.com/users/dimmerswitch/m.png Environment 12

9 Ways To Prevent Job Burnout

Headed for burnout at work? Incorporating these quick and easy healthy habits into your life will help you recharge your batteries.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:18:10 GMT 111 numbernealhttp://digg.com/users/numberneal/m.png Health 20

Haunting Pictures Of The China Earthquake

Haunting picture of the man who had to strap his wife's corpse to his back to take her to morgue.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:16:36 GMT 171 chris1234http://digg.com/users/chris1234/m.png World News 42

NYU student ejected from graduation at Yankee Stadium

A graduating New York University student was ejected from his commencement at Yankee Stadium yesterday after he was caught trying to steal home.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:14:24 GMT 150 anderzolehttp://digg.com/users/anderzole/m.png Odd Stuff 24

Demographics now available in YouTube Insight

Google added some new features to Insight. One is a new demographics tab that displays view count information broken down by age group (such as ages 18-24), gender, or a combination of the two, to help you get a better understanding of the makeup of your YouTube audience.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:11:42 GMT 101 MediaSighthttp://digg.com/users/MediaSight/m.png Tech Industry News 5

The 20 Biggest Sports Retirements So Far in 2008

With the news this week of Justine Henin's and Annika Sorenstam's retirements, SI.com recalls some of the biggest names who have already retired or plan to retire in 2008, beginning with Favre.

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:05:41 GMT 113 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Other Sports 10

Top 10 Social Networking Annoyances

It's great to keep in touch with your friends and colleagues, but does the price have to be spam, zombie bites, and friend invitations from people you've never heard of?

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:01:58 GMT 177 JenniferSlaytonhttp://digg.com/users/JenniferSlayton/m.png Tech Industry News 18

India to America: Eat Less, Fatties

The message from many Indians over the past two weeks has been stark: Americans should stop blaming others and start eating less...

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:57:16 GMT 220 skoredhttp://digg.com/users/skored/m.png Food & Drink 57

The Orgasmic Mind: The Neurological Roots of Sexual Pleasure

Achieving sexual climax requires a complex conspiracy of sensory and psychological signals—and the eventual silencing of critical brain areas. Testosterone, a hormone ordinarily produced by the ovaries, is linked to female sexual function, and the women in this 2005 study had undergone operations to remove their ovaries.

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:54:54 GMT 180 bamafunhttp://digg.com/users/bamafun/m.png Health 10

Breaking: California Court overturns gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:33:49 GMT 324 Tomboyshttp://digg.com/users/Tomboys/m.png Political News 136

5 Amazing Oddball Flying Machines

In honor of Yves Rossy, the Swiss man who flew over the Alps on a personal jet-powered wing Wednesday, We were inspired to search for some of the other strangest devices that have carried men aloft.

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:30:02 GMT 196 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Gadgets 15

The Pomegranate: Super Food and Beauty Bonanza

Almost overnight, pomegranate is appearing everywhere.The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), is popular because it is being touted as a miracle food. Curly tops may have noticed that it now is a key ingredient in beauty products, including shampoos and conditioners.

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:20:04 GMT 237 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Food & Drink 46

Flash Player 10 [Beta] coming with Ubuntu support

The Flash Player 10 beta features a brand-new Just In Time (JIT) engine to load pixel bite code into the Flash Player engine. Flash Player 10 will also extend support for Linux to Ubuntu versions 7 and 8, going beyond the current Red Hat, SuSE, Mac OS/X and Windows.

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:46 GMT 371 estvirhttp://digg.com/users/estvir/m.png Linux/Unix 98

Andersen gets highest-ever attorney fees award against RIAA

Exonerated P2P defendant Tanya Andersen was awarded $107,834 in court costs and attorneys' fees for her successful defense against the RIAA's copyright infringement charges. It's the largest fee award so far against the RIAA, and over triple what the RIAA argued it should pay.

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:48:34 GMT 470 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Tech Industry News 52

Exclusive Video: Old John McCain Open To Talks With Hamas

Two years ago, in an interview with James Rubin for Sky News, Sen. John McCain expressed a willingness to negotiate with the terrorist group Hamas -- the very group that McCain has been relentlessly using to smear Sen. Barack Obama over the last several weeks.

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:30:02 GMT 415 joaobhttp://digg.com/users/joaob/m.png US Elections 2008 68

Mexican police chiefs flee to U.S. for safety

WASHINGTON – Drug cartel attacks against Mexican police have become so violent and so common that some Mexican police chiefs are seeking safety in the United States.

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:16:21 GMT 326 LewPhttp://digg.com/users/LewP/m.png World News 60

The 64 Manliest Movies Ever Made

#20 {Bloodsport}: 'Why It's On The List:' Jean Claude Van Damme stomps on every opponent including the roided out Chinese guy who killed his friend in battle. 'Memorable Man Quote:'Chong Li: You break my record, now I break you, like I break your friend.

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:03 GMT 543 skoredhttp://digg.com/users/skored/m.png Movies 146

The Ultimate Cure: The $2 Trillion Race to Fix Your Brain

The neurotech industry is engaged in a $2 trillion race to fix your brain. Many players will fail, but the payoff will be huge for those who succeed.

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:41 GMT 307 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Health 50

Rocketman flies over Alps with jet-pack strapped to his back

Some people go fishing on their day off. Yves Rossy likes to jump out of a small plane with a pair of jet-powered wings on his back and loop the loop above the Swiss Alps. The self-built contraption took the former fighter pilot five years to build and perfect - and yesterday he gave it its maiden flight.

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:28:34 GMT 674 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Odd Stuff 90

The Most Bizarre Grills to Cook Meat

we've decided to present you with the strangest grills conceived by man. Vegetarians may want to turn away.

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:10:03 GMT 291 jordankastelerhttp://digg.com/users/jordankasteler/m.png Odd Stuff 46

Why Women (Gladly) Date Ugly Men

It's a pretty well known fact that most women - attractive women - will happily date ugly men. We see it on TV -- in shows like King of Queens, though I would probably argue that Kevin James is kind of a stud, and really, that's exactly the point I plan on making-- and we see it in our friends.

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:02 GMT 626 DorothyLaudiehttp://digg.com/users/DorothyLaudie/m.png People 295

Comcast Lied to FCC, Blocks BitTorrent Traffic 24/7

New data on Comcast’s interference with BitTorrent traffic shows that the company misinformed the FCC this February. Comcast has always argued that BitTorrent upstream traffic was only blocked during periods of heavy network traffic, this turns out to be a lie.

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:39:20 GMT 939 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png Tech Industry News 81

12 ways to get kicked out of jury duty -- FUNNY

Advice from the R. Kelly trial

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:23:57 GMT 675 ColonelTribunehttp://digg.com/users/ColonelTribune/m.png Comedy 106

Huge McCain Blunder: Says Reagan Didn't Negotiate with Iran

Once again, McCain has demonstrated a complete lack of knowledge about foreign policy and American history. First he got confused over Sunnis and Shiites, now this. McCain seems to be forgetting something kind of important that happened during the Reagan administration. It's called the Iran-Contra Scandal.

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:10:03 GMT 828 thejoshuabloghttp://digg.com/users/thejoshuablog/m.png US Elections 2008 120

New TF2 Weapon: The Rocket Shovel

An ambitious player unlocks Valve's new weapon before intended.

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:40:03 GMT 849 haxrhttp://digg.com/users/haxr/m.png PC Games 82

Quitting smoking: it is not news, but it is important

In Brief:a)The brain of an addicted smoker treats nicotine as if it is essential for survival.c) Genetic traits may predispose some smokers to stronger addiction.d) Most smokers try to quit unaided, resulting in a high failure rate.

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:22:54 GMT 524 dagorrethttp://digg.com/users/dagorret/m.png Health 188

Girl's twin found inside her stomach

Doctors say a 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was carrying her embryonic twin.

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:07:27 GMT 1028 dodgejonhttp://digg.com/users/dodgejon/m.png General Sciences 173

Tech's best workspace: Digg

When we first listed tech's 10 best workspaces, we downplayed the importance of design and amenities. The crowd disagrees. It favors beer. Digg's beer, to be exact. 1,505 voted in our poll, and 28 percent chose the social news site's workspace and its fridge full of beverages as the best workspace in tech.

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:02 GMT 563 kwilmshttp://digg.com/users/kwilms/m.png Tech Industry News 59

Senate Moves Ahead On Thought Crimes Bill

In the wake of Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins' (R-ME) alarmist report, "Violent Islamist Extremism, the Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorism Threat," the Senate may be moving towards passage of the Orwellian "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" (S. 1959).

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:30:02 GMT 938 Erich100http://digg.com/users/Erich100/m.png Political News 288

Cute Animatronic WALL-E Spotted in LA [Video]

Disney/Pixar has developed a mobile animatronic version of WALL-E to roam the Disney amusement parks. /Film Twitter friend Jeremy C spotted the robot in the streets of Los Angeles and was able to capture this video footage of the droid in action.

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:01 GMT 982 supernova17http://digg.com/users/supernova17/m.png Comics & Animation 118

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