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Pacino and De Niro: How the mighty have fallen

The two icons of '70s New Hollywood, heroes to a generation of young actors and filmmakers, have become parodies of themselves, making payday movies and turning in performances that are hollow echoes of the electrically charged work they did...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:43:06 GMT 114 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Celebrity 3

Testifying @ FCC @ Stanford

I was asked to give some overview testimony at the FCC's "Network Neutrality" hearing at Stanford yesterday. Here's the testimony.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:41:24 GMT 33 redescapehttp://digg.com/users/redescape/m.png Tech Industry News 2

Geeky and Gorgeous: The Ladies of ComiCon

"Maybe it's because some girls just love playing dress-up. Maybe it's the success of films like "Spider-Man"and "300." Or maybe when superheroes, geeks and comic books are all put together in one convention center, there's no way to keep the hotties away."

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:31:11 GMT 195 castillohttp://digg.com/users/castillo/m.png Comics & Animation 57

Is Aerodynamics Killing Formula One?

Aerodynamic gear is killing the Grand Prix spectacle, with cars unable to overtake and races decided on pit stops rather than driver skill.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:22:02 GMT 68 kickoff22http://digg.com/users/kickoff22/m.png Motorsport 22

History Behind the F-35B Vertical Lift: from Napkin to Plane

Dr. Paul Bevilaqua is the aerodynamicist who designed the F-35B shaft-driven lift fan years ago at Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin's advanced technology program. His invention changed short-take off and vertical-landing (STVOL) planes forever, making the Lightning II the first supersonic aircraft with this capability.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:20:29 GMT 127 mklopezhttp://digg.com/users/mklopez/m.png General Sciences 9

Gears of War 2 panel: 'hot chicks,' Cole Train, living cover

Immediately after production on the first Gears wrapped up, the team had to ask itself what it could to make the game "bigger" and "more badass." For example, they saw how people responded to the last-minute addition of the chainsaw. What could they do to improve the chainsaw? Chainsaw duels, perhaps?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:15:40 GMT 53 Rosco24http://digg.com/users/Rosco24/m.png Xbox 8

NASA'S A.T.H.L.E.T.E.

Hexagon Habitat Hauler

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:05:58 GMT 78 skateboard1http://digg.com/users/skateboard1/m.png Space 15

Clock sculpture with more than 150 analog hands

As the hands swing around, they spell out the name of the present hour.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:03:29 GMT 147 pizzlerhttp://digg.com/users/pizzler/m.png Design 21

Is a Dog's Mouth Cleaner Than a Human's?

Here’s the myth that makes dogs sound like a dental miracle: Despite all the leftover macaroni, rubber bands and dead squirrels they chew, our canine friends still maintain better oral hygiene than human beings do, no matter how studiously we floss and how often we visit our dentists.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:59:41 GMT 103 adrian67http://digg.com/users/adrian67/m.png General Sciences 21

50 Ways to Help the Planet

"Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:58:39 GMT 126 kevinrosehttp://digg.com/users/kevinrose/m.png Environment 22

Big Blue Marble

NASA's mission has always been to explore, to discover and to understand the world in which we live from the unique vantage point of space, and to share our newly gained perspectives with the public.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:41:47 GMT 195 cosmikdebrishttp://digg.com/users/cosmikdebris/m.png Space 31

All 120 Crayon Names, Color Codes and Fun Facts

For the last 100 years or so kids have been exploring and creating worlds of color with Crayons. For a lot of us, our life long love affairs with color began with these wax sticks and a blank sheet of paper. Here we go down crayon color memory lane with all 120 color names and hex codes, fun facts and photos.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:39:52 GMT 276 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Design 28

Anti-Piracy Blunder Shuts Down BitTorrent Tracker

A large BitTorrent tracker dealing only in documentaries has been shutdown after an anti-piracy company wrongfully identified content being tracked by the site. The 150,000 member site - which has had just “one mildly upset” copyright-related email in 4 years of operation, is moving to a new host.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:10:02 GMT 316 FameMoneyhttp://digg.com/users/FameMoney/m.png Tech Industry News 27

Who needs legs? Honda develops walk-assist technology

Honda has revealed it's developing technology to help the elderly, disabled and very lazy among us walk without the aid of Grandma's walker.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:46:15 GMT 237 jerkorzhttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Hardware 52

Apparently Pedophilia is Considered Hilarious in Europe

One of the most surreal pieces of video we've ever seen and we do this for a living.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:28:05 GMT 382 BornReadyhttp://digg.com/users/BornReady/m.png Odd Stuff 223

NES Cartridge Modded into NES System

This has to be the most jaw-dropping NES mod ever... putting a whole system-on-a-chip NES console clone into an original game cartridge. Talk about how to demonstrate the advances in shrinking electronics over the years!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:12:45 GMT 754 bianconeri4everhttp://digg.com/users/bianconeri4ever/m.png Nintendo 97

Urinal Elephant - Cleans Urinals [w/video]

Meet the Urinal Elephant, otherwise known as the Dasubee toilet scrubbing robot.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:52:35 GMT 268 dimmerswitchhttp://digg.com/users/dimmerswitch/m.png Gadgets 45

Amber Alert Issued For 3 Children; Mother Found Dead

Chicago Police have issued an Amber Alert Monday afternoon for three children and their alleged abductor after the children’s mother was found dead Monday with a plastic bag over her head in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:40:01 GMT 684 sungoddess808http://digg.com/users/sungoddess808/m.png World News 141

The Guide to Getting, Preparing, and Drinking Absinthe

Everything you need to know about that mysterious green drink

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:13:47 GMT 459 cdstaffhttp://digg.com/users/cdstaff/m.png Odd Stuff 123

Inspirational PDF Magazines

Numerous visual arts publications from around the world are available for you to draw inspiration from. PDF magazines serve as excellent sources of both conceptual and visual

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:56:19 GMT 359 BornReadyhttp://digg.com/users/BornReady/m.png Design 27

DRM sucks redux: Microsoft to nuke MSN Music DRM keys

Microsoft plans to turn off its MSN Music authorization servers at the end of this summer, according to an e-mail sent out to customers today. It's another reminder that DRM means you don't fully own the media you bought.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:36:01 GMT 504 mithrasinvictushttp://digg.com/users/mithrasinvictus/m.png Music 83

Steve Carell on 10 New Ways to Act Brilliant

Steve Carell is no dummy. In fact, the man who plays hapless half-wit Michael Scott on NBC's The Office and equally hapless gumshoe Maxwell Smart in this summer's big-screen redo of Get Smart is nothing short of a genius — a genius wrapped in a doofus, hidden by an idiot. Here's his advice on how to attain Carell-level smarts.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:20:11 GMT 619 mattnyc99http://digg.com/users/mattnyc99/m.png Celebrity 71

Obama Set To Announce New Superdelegates After Pennsylvania

Obama strategists said Monday that they expected to announce a series of additional endorsements by uncommitted superdelegates shortly after Pennsylvania votes. A strong showing by Obama in Pennsylvania would give superdelegates more comfort in coming forward, but a bad loss might send them back to the assessment stage.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:10:01 GMT 595 ParkBeamhttp://digg.com/users/ParkBeam/m.png US Elections 2008 270

10,000 Pot Smokers Have Marijuana Smoke-Out in Protest

10,000 people gathered , puffing joints till the air turned blue. University police stood by to maintain order, but no one was busted for smoking pot. In the meantime, the DEA is staunchly defending its policy against American farmers legally growing hemp, claiming it is an illegal substance.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:51:42 GMT 1385 rtknox00http://digg.com/users/rtknox00/m.png Odd Stuff 268

'Internet Freedom' Being Fought for by Writers

During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Patric Verrone learned the value of the Internet.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:41:19 GMT 329 jordankastelerhttp://digg.com/users/jordankasteler/m.png Tech Industry News 23

Guitar Hero To Become More Like Rock Band

Industry analyst Janco predicted it back in August and now an interview with Activison CEO Bobby Lotick over on Conde Nast Portfolio, confirms that new additions to the Guitar Hero franchise will indeed include additional instruments.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:30:21 GMT 469 xBBxhttp://digg.com/users/xBBx/m.png Gaming Industry News 114

Senseless Signage (PICS)

Human communication can get hopelessly jumbled and seriously weird. Especially when sign makers get drunk, depressed or just disinterested in the messages they need to convey. Then sign hilarity hits a new, unequaled high

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:20:01 GMT 1197 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Odd Stuff 73

GTA IV Creator Talks Inspirations, Hot Coffee, PS3 vs. Xbox

It's not that Rockstar founder Sam Houser is a man of few words. Get him talking about Grand Theft Auto IV and the British-born executive producer of the GTA series will fill two hours of audio tape. We were granted one in early January for EGM's GTA4 cover story. And here, for the first time, is the full interview....

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:00:05 GMT 581 Blakovitchhttp://digg.com/users/Blakovitch/m.png Xbox 111

Sex Infections Soar Among UK Middle-Aged

There has been a large rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections among middle-aged people and the elderly, according to the Liberal Democrats.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:52:15 GMT 250 reflex768http://digg.com/users/reflex768/m.png Health 75

Stone Temple Pilots Reunited In Hopes Of Opening For Led Zep

There are a number of reasons why Stone Temple Pilots decided to reunite after nearly five years apart — some are obvious, and others, not so much.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:40:41 GMT 491 NateDoghttp://digg.com/users/NateDog/m.png Music 75

Clinton on Olbermann Pledges to Nuke Iran if it Nukes Israel

This is not a joke. This is really scary news. On Keith Olbermann, Hillary Clinton explicitly and unequivocally pledged to use nuclear weapons against Iran is it used nukes against Israel: "Sen. Clinton confirmed Monday that as president she would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Iran if it were to launch a nuclear attack on Israel."

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:20:02 GMT 1238 weneedobamahttp://digg.com/users/weneedobama/m.png Political News 588

"Obama, Osma... are they brothers?"

Pastor places church sign that suggests Senator Obama is a Muslim (and/or a Terrorist). He didn't think people would be offended...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:00:02 GMT 1375 JeffreyLloydhttp://digg.com/users/JeffreyLloyd/m.png Political News 624

GOP Rep. calls workers ‘illiterate peasants’

Colorado State Representative Douglas Bruce was no longer recognized to speak in the Colorado legislature after he called Mexican workers “illiterate peasants.” Bruce is also know for kicking a photographer.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:15 GMT 507 veredictumhttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Political News 163

Rendell Says: "College Kids Drink the Kool-Aid of Obama."

They pulled this from You Tube, but thankfully someone downloaded it quickly! Appearing with a group of college students on Fox News (why are Clinton surrogates always on FOX these days?) yesterday, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said that a lot of young people "drink the Kool-Aid" of Obama's speeches. Check out how the students push back at that!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:30:02 GMT 960 voxlisa999http://digg.com/users/voxlisa999/m.png US Elections 2008 345

Why 'no Macs' is no longer a defensible IT strategy

Why more users are demanding Macs in the Enterprise.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:26:00 GMT 825 jessechanhttp://digg.com/users/jessechan/m.png Apple 396

Man Arrested After Pumping Gas Into An Imaginary Car

According to the arrest report, Metro Police arrived at a gas station at First and Jefferson streets in Louisville and immediately smelled marijuana coming from Joshua L. Moore, who station clerks contend was filling up an imaginary vehicle.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:09:50 GMT 1096 cocokr1sphttp://digg.com/users/cocokr1sp/m.png World News 291

Gold-plated MacBook Air

World's 1st 24kt Gold & Sapphires Macbook Air.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:54:25 GMT 898 ipekhttp://digg.com/users/ipek/m.png Apple 190

Dell introduces tiny, bamboo-covered green PC

Michael Dell spoke at Fortune's Brainstorm:Green conference today, and he took the wraps off this funky bamboo-encased eco-PC concept. Said to be Dell's smallest-ever computer, the machine is 81 percent smaller than a standard desktop and uses 70 percent less power.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:30:55 GMT 960 alephbothttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Hardware 185

Close Call: Apple OS X Almost Looked Exactly Like OS 8

Here's the biggest OS X mistake Apple never made: The original plan UI was to take the old crusty crap interface from OS 8* and drop it on top of the core. Thankfully Steve Jobs called the entire UI team a "bunch of idiots" and they used the beautiful tech demo mockups as the foundation for OS X as you see it today. Close call, huh?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:10:01 GMT 1271 BLAM8http://digg.com/users/BLAM8/m.png Apple 208

Botanists Vow Not To Discuss Botany During After-Work Drinks

After years of promising not to discuss work after hours but always failing, botanists at Hampshire College's Agricultural Studies Farm Center told reporters yesterday they have finally made a pledge to ban any and all talk of plants during drinks this Friday.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:19 GMT 358 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Comedy 57

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