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The Pomegranate: Super Food and Beauty Bonanza

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:20:04 GMT

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.

Flash Player 10 [Beta] coming with Ubuntu support

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:46 GMT

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.

Andersen gets highest-ever attorney fees award against RIAA

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:48:34 GMT

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.

Exclusive Video: Old John McCain Open To Talks With Hamas

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:30:02 GMT

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.

Mexican police chiefs flee to U.S. for safety

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:16:21 GMT

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.

The 64 Manliest Movies Ever Made

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:03 GMT

#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.

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

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:41 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:28:34 GMT

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.

The Most Bizarre Grills to Cook Meat

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:10:03 GMT

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

Why Women (Gladly) Date Ugly Men

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:02 GMT

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.

Comcast Lied to FCC, Blocks BitTorrent Traffic 24/7

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:39:20 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:23:57 GMT

Advice from the R. Kelly trial

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

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:10:03 GMT

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.

New TF2 Weapon: The Rocket Shovel

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:40:03 GMT

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

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

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:22:54 GMT

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.

Girl's twin found inside her stomach

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:07:27 GMT

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

Tech's best workspace: Digg

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:02 GMT

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.

Senate Moves Ahead On Thought Crimes Bill

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:30:02 GMT

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).

Cute Animatronic WALL-E Spotted in LA [Video]

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:01 GMT

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.

Video: Daily Show explains the West Virginia Voter

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:00:01 GMT

Best Riff: Stewart on the little boy who sold his bike and video games to give money to Hillary: "And [she] took it. And then as the boy who sold bis bike and video games looked on, Hillary Clinton's campaign blew his entire donation on confetti. Food for thought [for the boy] as he walks to school, and then home again, to not play video games."

Crazy Sneaker Boy AJ Vaynerchuk shows his Digg Love

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:50:02 GMT

Vaynerchuk has been remixing his fave sneakers with his fave web brands. Here comes his digg love. Either the boy has too much time, or too much love to give. None the less.... Enjoy!

3 Coolest Unlocked Characters in Gaming History

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:30:01 GMT

Old-school game tricks to help you get your retro on

Darvaz: The Door to Hell [PIC]

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:20:01 GMT

The story of this place lasts already for 35 years. Once the geologists were drilling for gas. Then suddenly during the drilling they have found an underground cavern, it was so big that all the drilling site with all the equipment and camps got deep deep under the ground. None dared to go down there because the cavern was filled with gas. So they

Chris Matthews Stumps Right-Wing Radio Host

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:10:06 GMT

You have got to see this one! Kevin James was made to admit he doesn't know what he is talking about and then throws a fit.

Digg Lab's Big Spy on Chumby!

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:03 GMT

Fans of digg who own a Chumby can now keep a visualization of digg's activity scrolling by on their desk, coffee table, or nightstand all day long!

The PC Repair Toolkit in your Pocket: Boot CD on a USB Stick

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:02 GMT

Several times I’ve been called upon at a moment’s notice to troubleshoot a misbehaving PC system either at work or at a friend’s or relative’s home. Being the “go to” guy for these sorts of problems is both a curse and a blessing, but I guess that is besides the point.

Facebook's Big Facelift

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:17:42 GMT

This is a short article about the makeover plans for facebook. Quite an interesting read.

Scientific Visualization of 9/11 Attack

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:10:01 GMT

Sorry, no scientific visualizations on the preplanned explosions or the molted steel or the controlled demolition style fall of the buildings or even how WTC 7 fell all by itself. This is just a computer animated plane crashing into a computer animated building.

Luxury Tax (Seen On The Streets Of Chicago) (PIC)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:02 GMT

We regularly pass by this corner in our neighborhood, which is one that has seen a large amount of teardowns and extensive rebuilding to create large, luxurious single family homes. Someone has taken a single panel of the sidewalk and turned it...

The 9 Most Obnoxious Memes to Ever Escape the Web

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:40:02 GMT

The internet is responsible for many terrible things, which the world tolerates as long as these terrible things stay on the internet. But some internet memes become so popular they spill out and infect the real world in ways that simply cannot be tolerated.

Why is Pat Buchanan on television?

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:20:02 GMT

He's having a racial paranoia meltdown on MSNBC right now. I'm going to post it it on YouTube soon.

5 mistakes women make at the doctor's office

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:07:22 GMT

For 10 years, Barbara's gut told her she needed to get a new doctor for her daughter, and for 10 years, she didn't listen, even as her daughter got sicker and sicker.

Teacher Killed After Calling Suicide Bombings Un-Islamic

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:51:32 GMT

A teacher was shot to death in northern Afghanistan after he gave a speech condemning suicide bombings, it was revealed today. Abdul Hadi claimed the attacks were un-Islamic and un-Afghan during a speech yesterday in the Archi district of Kunduz province.

The future of the Firefox address bar

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:30:39 GMT

I had an interesting discussion today about Firefox with Mozilla's Mike Schroepfer and Mike Beltzner. One of the things we drilled into a bit was the address bar in Firefox 3

Top 5 PC Games That Should Be Ported To Console

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:30:17 GMT

List of the top 5 games that should be ported to the consoles. Interesting!

Barkley's Gambling Dumb-Assery May Have Finally Caught Up To

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:11:12 GMT

Barkley's Gambling Dumb-Assery May Have Finally Caught Up To Him. Charles Barkley's love of gambling has reached a breaking point for one Las Vegas casino, which is now suing him for $400,000 in unpaid debts.

McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:50:02 GMT

The sale on Wednesday came after The Associated Press questioned the investments in light of calls by John McCain, the likely Republican presidential nominee, for international financial sanctions against the Sudanese leadership.

Bush Uses Holy Land Pulpit to Launch Smear Campaign

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:40:01 GMT

George W. Bush is unworthy of the presidency. He is a disgrace to himself, our Nation, and the high office he holds.

A Truck That Runs on Coffee Grounds

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:20:02 GMT

The truck above is also powered by a wood gas generator, except this one runs on coffee grounds. The Cafe Racer is a 1975 GMC pickup that essentially burns up used coffee to create a combustible gas. The gas is filtered on its way to the engine and, Viola, a caffeine-powered truck.

Digg: New Comments System Released!

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:50:39 GMT

We’re excited to launch the new Comments system – we’ve listened to your requests and feedback and have incorporated many of your suggestions.