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Wife's beer fortune gives McCain access to millions

As heiress to her father's stake in Hensley & Co. of Phoenix, Cindy McCain is an executive whose worth may exceed $100 million. Her beer earnings have afforded the GOP presidential nominee a wealthy lifestyle with a private jet and vacation homes at his disposal, and her connections helped him launch his political career.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:56:17 GMT 51 hdar3415http://digg.com/users/hdar3415/m.png Political News 2

Time 100 Poll - Who is Worthy?

Jay Adelson is amoung the list, is he worthy?

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:35:02 GMT 79 nippyhttp://digg.com/users/nippy/m.png People 11

Brian McNamee Selling His Roger Clemens Memorabilia

Brian McNamee, who claims he injected the seven time Cy Young Award winner with steroids, is selling dozens of personal items in an online auction, and donating the profits to his juvenile diabetes charity.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:29:12 GMT 64 Bukowskyhttp://digg.com/users/Bukowsky/m.png Baseball 5

Scientists Create Material One Atom Thick

Flat, parallel sheets of carbon atoms in the graphite of pencil lead have been peeled apart by the scientists to yield a sheet a single atom thick that has peculiar properties.it provides the wherewithal to probe the workings of the universe and without the need for exotic equipment, such as the £4.5 billion atom smasher being readied

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:21:59 GMT 125 petsheephttp://digg.com/users/petsheep/m.png General Sciences 14

Let's Celebrate Buddy ! They picked us to go on the tour

Three of the eight pandas chosen for the Olympic Exhibition tour. Over 10 million votes were cast and this is three of the adorable winners !

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:21:50 GMT 103 bamafunhttp://digg.com/users/bamafun/m.png World News 10

Over 30 Colleges put men and women in same dorm rooms

"It's definitely a growing movement on campuses across the country," said Denise Darrigrand, dean of students at Clark University, where about 30 students are living in mixed-gender rooms. "It's a new world, and gender has taken on all kinds of new definitions. It's about being more inclusive, and it's about keeping pace with the times."

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:13:44 GMT 120 numbernealhttp://digg.com/users/numberneal/m.png Arts & Culture 45

101 year old who uses instant messaging: Height & Long Life

As the infamous Randy Newman song goes, "Short people got no reason to live." Well, researchers now say some short people might actually be living longer, thanks to their genes. This video explains how a gene that affects people's growth might also help control aging.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:13:39 GMT 90 ScienCentralhttp://digg.com/users/ScienCentral/m.png General Sciences 10

Oldest human DNA recovered: Dating to 14,300 years ago

DNA from dried human excrement recovered from Oregon's Paisley Caves is the oldest found yet in the New World...

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:11:18 GMT 120 maheshee11http://digg.com/users/maheshee11/m.png General Sciences 24

Obama on restoration of the Arts in Education

Barack Obama discussing the value of arts education and a well-rounded education in a speech made yesterday in Pennsylvania. He also mentions the narrowing of the curriculum because of NCLB and improvement of cultural competency as a result of arts learning.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:10:19 GMT 133 noupsellhttp://digg.com/users/noupsell/m.png US Elections 2008 10

Seek Stimulation From Randomness

"Some of the most productive creative minds rely on a periodic self-administered dose of randomness to stay stimulated. Stimulation is not only necessary when developing new ideas, but is also critical when refining solutions to a particular problem. Every brain benefits from new angles that often escape your traditional point of view."

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:07:38 GMT 121 dimmerswitchhttp://digg.com/users/dimmerswitch/m.png People 12

Source Of Solar Wind Discovered

The solar wind consists of electrically charged particles that flow out from the Sun in all directions. The Sun is a cauldron of hot gas shaped by magnetic fields. When magnetic fields from two regions collide they allow hot gas to escape from the Sun – this material flows out as the solar wind.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:07:31 GMT 131 petsheephttp://digg.com/users/petsheep/m.png General Sciences 13

Memphis Tigers: The "Rumpelstiltzkin" of the NCAA Final Four

Although no Cinderella teams made it to this year's Final Four, the Memphis Tigers held an extended press conference Wednesday to explain to the press and public that they are in fact the "Rumpelstiltzkin" of this year's NCAA basketball tournament.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:07:23 GMT 111 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Basketball 0

The Fascinating Culture Behind Japanese School Uniforms

This article offers some fascinating details in fashion and the social performance that accompanies the traditional Japanese school uniform and shows how it has developed beyond the schoolyard and into Japanese pop culture.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:04:29 GMT 192 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png Arts & Culture 23

Bill & Ted's Completely Unnecessary Remake

Another classic science fiction franchise is getting the "reboot" treatment... but, this time... It's a completely unexcellent idea!

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:10:05 GMT 324 Bukowskyhttp://digg.com/users/Bukowsky/m.png Movies 88

This is How you Really Support the Troops

Sign the petition please. Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel proposed the new GI Bill, which would bring back WWII-style standards of providing vets with full tuition, room and board. The only way to ensure Senate passage of the GI Bill is to get 60 co-sponsors. So far, John McCain has refused. The same McCain who insists he supports our troops.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:30:04 GMT 485 Joscarfashttp://digg.com/users/Joscarfas/m.png World News 160

Movie Director Says it is OK to Pirate His Movie

Last weekend, a CAM version of the Norwegian movie “Lange Flate Ballær II” leaked onto several BitTorrent sites. Quite surprisingly, the producer doesn’t hold a grudge against the person who leaked the film. Instead, he thinks it’s an honor that someone took the effort to record it in a movie theater.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:29:39 GMT 335 FameMoneyhttp://digg.com/users/FameMoney/m.png Movies 53

Gnarly-Looking Fanged Fish Found Near Utah Lake

Check out this prehistoric-like fish with huge fangs.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:20:51 GMT 324 jessjesscalihttp://digg.com/users/jessjesscali/m.png Odd Stuff 100

South Park kills 10 YouTube memes for good

In last night's episode, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny asked themselves "How Do We Make Money on the Internet?" and predictably, they find it difficult — just like YouTube. This leads to a South Park scene straight out of Viacom CEO Philippe Daumann's dreams as, one by one, the viral-video sensations that made YouTube so big are destroyed.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:40:05 GMT 1196 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Television 163

Pop Up Video: Rick Astely - Never Gonna Give You Up

Ever wondered about the random facts of the rick roll video? Well now you can find out!

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:28:22 GMT 855 air360http://digg.com/img/udm.png Music 149

Saudi man catches daughter on Facebook, Murders Her

A man from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, beat and then fatally shot his daughter after catching her using Facebook to conduct a conversation with a man, according to reports.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:22:19 GMT 717 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Tech Industry News 269

Imagine a place.....

Linux Advertisment.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:07:17 GMT 394 FuzzyCathttp://digg.com/users/FuzzyCat/m.png Linux/Unix 52

Don't call the head of HR a "skank ho" [pic]

Funny reply to a job applicant.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 04:39:45 GMT 1147 dimmerswitchhttp://digg.com/users/dimmerswitch/m.png Comedy 149

Cat: LET ME IN!

Hilarious short

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 04:35:02 GMT 936 redtophankhttp://digg.com/users/redtophank/m.png Comedy 79

Intel Reveals 'Moorestown', World's Smallest Motherboard

It was brief but it sure was impressive. With all the hubbub surrounding Intel's launch of Atom, let's not forget what's coming: Moorestown. That fiberglass isn't yet populated with the CPU, chipset, WiFi, GPS, 3G cellular radio, or memory... but it will be if you can wait until 2010.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 03:42:46 GMT 664 diggleaguehttp://digg.com/users/diggleague/m.png Hardware 88

Rev. Wright vs. Cheney, Bush, and Clinton and patriotism

The Chicago Tribune analyzes the men behind the headlines, and their actions: Rev. Wright, who is currently currently being branded as a bad and unpatriotic individual, and two U.S. presidents and one VP. This story looks at his actions and tries to go behind the headlines to see whether Rev. Wright is patriotic.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 03:10:05 GMT 565 meesehttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Political News 230

15 helpful WordPress plugins for the savvy user

15 WordPress plugins to enhance the blogging experience of advanced users, especially web developers and designers. Most are tested using a default installation of Wordpress 2.3.1

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 03:00:05 GMT 516 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Software 29

Creative Barcodes (PICS)

Barcodes, or UPC symbols, these ubiquitous emblems of our consumer civilization, have received a radical makeover - it seems that barcode symbols are ingrained in the very fabric of our reality.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:30:06 GMT 1458 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Design 76

20 Stores Sold Out of iPhone, 80% Chance New Ones On The Way

Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray has called 20 Apple stores around the U.S. and found the same thing. No iPhones to be had. He figures the chances that a new iPhone is coming are about 80%.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:26:17 GMT 711 zaibatsuhttp://digg.com/users/zaibatsu/m.png Apple 167

9 Tournaments That Should Be Included in March Madness

After the first week of the NCAA basketball tournament, only sixteen teams still have a shot at the title. Your bracket is probably in disarray. March Madness has brought you nothing but anguish and pain. What’s a fan to do? Cheer up, March isn’t just about hoops. Here are some great March championships you may have missed.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:07:53 GMT 252 msaleemhttp://digg.com/users/msaleem/m.png Other Sports 20

CERN to Morons: Large Hadron Collider Won't Destroy Earth.

Contrary to the somewhat feverish claims laid out in an recent lawsuit, when our favorite particle-smashing, Force-finding Large Hadron Collider is switched on soon it will not result in the destruction of life as we know it. Such claims are "complete nonsense" say the scientists at CERN (and everywhere else,)

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:45:38 GMT 928 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png General Sciences 209

Crysis Sharks gone MAD !!! (Video)

Gamer defending himself against sharks.....on land!!

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:31:11 GMT 1658 MikeonTVhttp://digg.com/users/MikeonTV/m.png PC Games 181

Obama raised more than $40 million in March

We all know America's presidency is for sale to the highest bidder. At this juncture, financial indicators suggest Barack Obama will be our next President. The competition isn't even close.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:28:33 GMT 830 iraqhttp://digg.com/users/iraq/m.png US Elections 2008 128

Linux desktop market share is up as much as 61 percent, stud

It's possible that the Linux desktop will never be anything more than a fad among geeky enthusiasts. If so, a growing swell of people appear to be much more faddish of late, as numbers from W3Counter.com appear to indicate.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:56:03 GMT 654 motanghttp://digg.com/users/motang/m.png Linux/Unix 222

Diggnation Amsterdam - Preshow

Kevin and Alex before the Live Show earlier.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:32:33 GMT 952 MdSalihhttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Movies 73

Ghost in the Chair Design is Milky not Spooky

Designed to look like it's almost not really there, this "Ghost Chair" puts me more in mind of milk poured into water. It's pretty futuristic, in a curved-yet-straight, acrylic kind of way.

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:15:29 GMT 599 diggbosshttp://digg.com/users/diggboss/m.png Odd Stuff 71

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Officially Getting Car Damage

It has just been confirmed that Gran Turismo 5 (and GT5 Prologue) will feature car deformation.

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:31:47 GMT 949 darkMAMErhttp://digg.com/img/udm.png PlayStation 177

How We Tweet: The Definitive List of the Top Twitter Clients

Twitter has one of the fastest growing application ecosystems of any web service outside of Facebook. For this post, we looked at 37,248 tweets and found 142 different ways in which people interact with the Twitter service. Some of the results, which follow below, were rather surprising.

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:10:35 GMT 701 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png Tech Industry News 71

Is Ethanol Production Fueling the Size of the Dead Zone?

Every year a New Jersey-size patch of the Gulf of Mexico where no sea life can be sustained is created by nitrogen-based fertilizer runoff. This runoff comes largely from corn production, which is now tied heavily to the production of ethanol in areas of the Midwest where the runoff comes from. So what can we do about it?

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:40:04 GMT 737 SVOboyhttp://digg.com/users/SVOboy/m.png Environment 229

5 Best Instant Messengers Compared & Analyzed

5 Winners from the 550 comments on Lifehacker from users of IM services......They are compared and analyzed so that you can select the ones right for you.....Great article

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:13:42 GMT 2237 worldwidewebhttp://digg.com/users/worldwideweb/m.png Software 298

Obama Gets More PA. Endorsements, 2 More Superdelegates

Sen. Barack Obama received endorsements Wednesday from a labor union and two Democratic superdelegates, as a poll showed he has cut Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's lead in Pennsylvania almost in half since mid-February as he strives to deny her a resounding victory in the state's presidential primary.

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 21:56:52 GMT 1265 Aidenaghttp://digg.com/users/Aidenag/m.png US Elections 2008 122

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