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Russians listed among world’s cleanest nations

Russian citizens take the third place in the world among clean and neat nations, following the Hindus and the Americans. Ecologists say that a habit of daily showers and baths may lead to an ecological disaster, since the planet runs out of its fresh water reserves very quickly. One should keep in mind the fact that a regular shower

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:45:14 GMT 241 petsheephttp://digg.com/users/petsheep/m.png Environment 35

Assholes: This New Walmart Logo Looks AWFULLY Familiar

Anyone who's read "Breakfast of Champions" remembers that Vonnegut peppered his writing with illustrations, one of which was a drawing of his own asshole. Walmart's new logo looks surprisingly similar... hmmm

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:44:57 GMT 171 Burentohttp://digg.com/users/Burento/m.png Business & Finance 9

Spore could be the new Sims, says EA

Giant publisher Electronic Arts has great expectations for its upcoming innovative title Spore, comparing its long term potential with the ever-popular Sims series. The DS, PC and Mac title, set for release on Friday September 5th, comes from the man...

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:44:53 GMT 155 SirPopperhttp://digg.com/users/SirPopper/m.png Gaming Industry News 17

India Basins Half a Billion Years Older Than Thought

The drastic age revision offers new evidence for the "snowball Earth" hypothesis, which says that Earth's surface was completely covered with snow and ice about 700 million years ago, according to the scientists. Supporters of the snowball Earth theory say evidence can be found in glacial etchings and sediment deposits

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:05:10 GMT 121 petsheephttp://digg.com/users/petsheep/m.png General Sciences 15

Dogs' New Trick: Finding Cellphones

We could all use one from time to time: a dog that can find the darn cellphoneMaryland has three. Their job is to sniff out phones smuggled into prisons."Seek," Sgt. David Brosky told his dog Alba yesterday, offering a public demonstration at the former Maryland House of Correction in Jessup.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:55 GMT 121 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Pets & Animals 7

iPhone App Impressions Liveblog

There are a total of 552 different apps in the iPhone App Store right now. We're going to do live impressions of the best ones (and some really, really lousy ones if they're interesting enough).

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:03 GMT 135 amdouhttp://digg.com/users/amdou/m.png Apple 7

Microsoft E3 2008 press conference Bingo!

In anticipation of all the revelations we'll be seeing soon, we've compiled our own Xbox-centric predictions and have set them up on our very own bingo card. So play along with us and download the card!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:04 GMT 189 Rosco24http://digg.com/users/Rosco24/m.png Xbox 32

Referees award more points when they see red

Referees try to be fair, but on occasion even the best make bad calls. Now it would seem that sometimes they cannot help it. Researchers reveal that colours worn by competitors can shape referee decisions.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:59:51 GMT 147 tweezhttp://digg.com/users/tweez/m.png Other Sports 9

How NASA Might Find Rock-Eating Microbes on Mars

Signs of life on Mars may be hiding under its rocks, or perhaps hiding inside those rocks. A new study offers a simplified technique for detecting biological and pre-biotic molecules that become trapped inside minerals.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:58:15 GMT 156 warrior007http://digg.com/users/warrior007/m.png Space 14

T.G.I.Friday's Chef Suggests Booze-On-Meat-With-Cheese Thing

SCHAUMBURG, IL—The executive chef of the Tremont Road T.G.I. Friday's strongly recommended that a table of VIP guests try the evening's special: a "tender, juicy, and heavily seasoned" booze-on-meat-with-cheese thing.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:57:33 GMT 149 badwithcomputerhttp://digg.com/users/badwithcomputer/m.png Food & Drink 17

Woman Injured in 'Hitchcock-Style' Bird Attack

A woman was treated for head wounds after a 'terrifying' attack by a seagull that resembled a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, a rescue team said today

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:57:15 GMT 153 MediaSighthttp://digg.com/users/MediaSight/m.png Odd Stuff 13

Good Morning

Another fine comic strip from xkcd.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:40:02 GMT 334 11Christinehttp://digg.com/users/11Christine/m.png Comics & Animation 83

Cow farts collected in plastic tank for global warming study

In a bid to understand the impact of the wind produced by cows on global warming, scientists collected gas from their stomachs in plastic tanks attached to their backs.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:31:09 GMT 235 kickoff22http://digg.com/users/kickoff22/m.png General Sciences 63

Feds: Grazing doesn't fit Ore. national monument

Federal rangeland managers said continuing to allow cattle to graze on the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is harming the rare plants, fish and wildlife the monument was created eight years ago to protect.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:30:47 GMT 149 TalSiachhttp://digg.com/users/TalSiach/m.png Environment 7

TwitLive AIR application!!!

Now you can watch TwitLive from a standalone app. Download it today 7/10/08 and you can watch Leo Laporte's 24 hour iphone 3G coverage! (Already in progress)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:20:04 GMT 450 skemez1http://digg.com/users/skemez1/m.png Software 30

Being Too Fat Can Damage Sperm

Obese men have poorer quality sperm, perhaps because too much fat around their testicles causes them to heat up, scientists have suggested.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:19:44 GMT 252 domfosnzhttp://digg.com/users/domfosnz/m.png Health 46

Feeling Betrayed: Obama's Collapse on FISA is Unforgivable

I've admired Obama, but I never confused him with a genuine progressive leader. Today I don't admire him at all. His collapse on FISA is unforgivable. The only thing Obama has going for him this week is that McCain is matching him misstep for misstep. The only thing more offensive than Obama's yes vote on FISA was McCain's decision to skip the vote

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:10:07 GMT 579 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png US Elections 2008 196

Complete Visual Preview of Top 10 Free iPhone Applications

Apple's highly anticipated iPhone App Store launched earlier this morning, spawning a user-generated list of the most popular applications available at no cost. This article previews the top 10 with links, descriptions, and screenshots.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:10:03 GMT 340 msaleemhttp://digg.com/users/msaleem/m.png Apple 14

Using Online Social Sites To Boost Carpooling

The high price of gas is fueling a new fleet of social network startups in ridesharing, thus making it easier for people to carpool. But will it take more than $4-a-gallon gas to get social network carpools firing on all cylinders?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:55:17 GMT 137 tbhursthttp://digg.com/users/tbhurst/m.png Environment 20

Discovery may Lead to Quake Early-Warning system

Scientists Working at California's San Andreas Fault Have Detected Subtle Geological Changes Occurring Hours Before an Earthquake That could Enable them to Develop an Early-Warning System aimed at Saving Lives.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:45:07 GMT 254 lucy22http://digg.com/users/lucy22/m.png World News 18

What's Good (and Free!) in the iTunes App Store

More than 550 new applications arrived for the iPhone and iPod touch this morning in iTunes' brand new App Store and more than 130 of them are available for free. This morning we're taking a look at the best free applications for your iPhone and iPod Touch, available after the 2.0 software update arrives.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:40:03 GMT 372 mklopezhttp://digg.com/users/mklopez/m.png Software 41

Bush Jokes at G8: Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter

George Bush surprised world leaders with a joke about his poor record on the environment as he left the G8 summit in Japan.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:10:05 GMT 613 MrBabyManhttp://digg.com/users/MrBabyMan/m.png Political News 139

Top 50 Magazines

Chicago Tribune's list of the 50 best magazines that includes everything from the New Yorker to G-Fan, a magazine for Godzilla aficionados! Check it out!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:10:03 GMT 212 acmaurerhttp://digg.com/users/acmaurer/m.png Arts & Culture 37

Rove disses Congress; refuses subpoena to testify

Democrats subpoenaed Rove in May to force him to talk about whether he was involved in firing federal prosecutors or sought to influence prosecutors' decisions - including in the corruption case against former Democratic Alabama governor Don Siegelman.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:50:05 GMT 433 Ronbryhttp://digg.com/users/Ronbry/m.png Political News 68

7 Stupid Sports Stadium Sponsorships

Remember the days when stadiums and arenas were named after the team that played there or an influential figure? Nowadays, stadium names are fair game to the highest bidder and often make little sense. The following seven stadiums are prime examples of advertising in sports done falsely.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:50:04 GMT 224 diggleaguehttp://digg.com/users/diggleague/m.png Other Sports 62

Five Signs the United States Is Withering Away

The United States has existed for only a little over two centuries, which a paltry amount of time when you consider that many nations and city-states have lasted for thousands of years (hello, Rome). Now it's starting to look like this brief experiment with human government is going to fail, and soon.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:30:04 GMT 690 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png World News 183

8 Athletes Who Blog (And 2 That Shouldn't)

A great list of athlete bloggers, highlights included.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:30:03 GMT 240 jboitnotthttp://digg.com/users/jboitnott/m.png Other Sports 25

Leo Laporte to stream for 24 straight hours!

To celebrate the launch of the iPhone 3g, Leo Laporte is streaming at TWiTlive.tv for over 24 hours straight with 10 iPhone 3g giveaways and special guests. Coverage starts 9am Pacific Thursday and continues through Friday at noon Pacific (or later).

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:20:16 GMT 2398 shacklefordhttp://digg.com/img/udm.png Apple 231

Top 8 Most Embarrasing Facts About America

These are the things that bring disgrace to us all. The world is always watching America, and it's time we cleaned up our act.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:20:12 GMT 695 shlishkeshttp://digg.com/users/shlishkes/m.png Educational 159

Congress addresses the eminent marshal law plan - in private

Secret meeting in Congress to discuss the eminent marshal law. This happened March 13th of 2008. WHY? Congress is expecting the eminent collapse of the U.S. economy sometime in late 2008 and the possibility of “Civil War” in the United States due to the economic collapse. Possibly the most disturbing, “The advance round up of insurgent U.S. citiz

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:20:10 GMT 430 R1ng00http://digg.com/img/udm.png Political News 146

Pennsylvania Gets $650 Million Renewable Energy Fund

The prospects for renewable energy in Pennsylvania received a significant boost yesterday, when Democrat Governor Edward Rendell signed into law a Bill establishing a $650 million energy fund to support the sector.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:00:09 GMT 303 peppapig100http://digg.com/img/udm.png Environment 28

Abu Dhabi Buys 75% of Chrysler Building!

Chrysler Building is latest purchase for investors flush with oil money

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:00:06 GMT 430 msaleemhttp://digg.com/users/msaleem/m.png World News 77

Bernanke: Empower Fed as financial regulator of all banking

Mr. Bernanke, proud of the way that the Fed has worked in conjunction with Congress and the President to devalue the dollar, now wants the power to oversee the entire financial sector. Mr. Bernanke thinks that he can save the economy by propping up each unstable institution and he wants the power to do that.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:50:03 GMT 288 caferrellhttp://digg.com/users/caferrell/m.png Business & Finance 95

Jedi Gym: Use the Force! (Video)

Flynn is frustrated with his students' lack of commitment and focus, but when a 7-foot man in an incredibly authentic Darth Vader suit arrives at the gym, Flynn thinks he's found his dream student.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:30:07 GMT 543 jaybolhttp://digg.com/users/jaybol/m.png Movies 65

G8 Pushes Anti-Piracy Trade Agreement

During their annual summit meeting in Japan, the G8 members agreed to get the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) ready for implementation by the end of the year. The agreement, pushed by multimillion dollar companies, will open the doors to a digital police state, much to the pleasure of the MPAA and RIAA.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:30:03 GMT 417 FameMoneyhttp://digg.com/users/FameMoney/m.png Tech Industry News 46

The Week That Should Have Ended McCain's Presidential Hopes

This is the week that should have effectively ended John McCain's efforts to become the next president of the United States. But you wouldn't know it if you watched any of the mainstream media outlets or followed political reporting in the major newspapers.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:20:06 GMT 719 wendelgee2http://digg.com/img/udm.png Political Opinion 100

Officer Worker Life vs. Surfer Life

You take your car to work, I'll take my board. And when you're out of fuel, I'm still afloat.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:20:04 GMT 270 badwithcomputerhttp://digg.com/users/badwithcomputer/m.png Extreme 87

iPhone 3G Activation Process

Retail employees have received instructions on how to activate iPhones, and are given special instructions to let the customer bond immediately with their iPhone....

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:20:04 GMT 496 agonz08http://digg.com/img/udm.png Apple 63

10 of the Greenest Colleges in America

When it comes to protecting the planet, many schools have given it more than a college try. In fact, America's institutions of higher learning are some of the best incubators of sustainable solutions to myriad problems, and they are molding and inspiring the bright minds that will inherit the environment from the current generation of leaders.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:07 GMT 367 Manny70http://digg.com/users/Manny70/m.png Environment 57

Rep. Robert Wexler: The Iran Resolution Must Change

I fully share the American public's mistrust of President Bush and his administration, which has willfully misled this nation into a disastrous war in Iraq and continues to beat the Iran war drum. I am not willing to leave even the "slightest crack" open for this president to unilaterally set this nation down another path towards war in Iran.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:04 GMT 353 MakiMakihttp://digg.com/users/MakiMaki/m.png Political News 24

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