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The Top 100 Movie Trailers of 2008: Nevertheless, it is becoming more and more apparent that trailer editing is exceeding filmmaking in quality. Look at TROPIC THUNDER. The trailer for THE FATTIES: FART 2 was the funniest part of that movie. For the most part when I

Dallas Cowboys release troublemaker Adam "Pacman" Jones: The Cowboys announced the release of Adam Pacman Jones on Wednesday. The transaction will be made official on Feb. 9th, which is the first day that NFL clubs are allowed to make waiver requests.

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Democrat: Blagojevich 'called our bluff' on Senate pick: Senate Democrats have no choice but to change their tone about Roland Burris becoming a U.S. senator because Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich called our bluff in appointing someone over their objections, a senior Democratic congressional source conceded Wednesday.

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Snakes on an Album -- 26 Slithery Covers: On Snake Farm, the title track to grizzled troubador Ray Wylie Hubbards 2006 album, the singer and a comely employee of a ramshackle reptile house get it on amongst the other slithery creatures. That set us wondering how many other

Sanjay Gupta, your new surgeon general, eating fire!: Brian Brushwood from Rev3s Scam School teaches the new surgeon general how to eat fire and do the Human Blockhead routine.

21 Free Apps For Mac OS X That Are Absolutely Useful: This is the post where we are listing out few great free tools for Mac Operating System, this is an exclusive post for our those readers who are the Mac users. But our other readers will also enjoy this post.

10 Killer WordPress Hacks: In this article, well show you 10 new useful killer WordPress hacks to unleash the power of your favorite blogging engine. Each hack has an accompanying explanation, so youll not only unleash the power of WordPress but also understand how

Gorgeous Ski Scene, Lifts Above Blanket of Cloud Cover: Pic taken at Alta. Enlargeable, wallpaper.

The 6 Most Idiotic Positions of Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Are they reasons why Obama should pick someone else to be Surgeon General?

Inside the mind of an autistic savant: Autistic savant Daniel Tammet shot to fame when he set a European record for the number of digits of pi he recited from memory (22,514). For afters, he learned Icelandic in a week. But unlike many savants, hes able to

The Viral Video Pet Store: Bring home your very own Dramatic Chipmunk, LOLcat, and hamster stuck in a wheel.

New Freescale processors target Linux netbooks: According to Freescale the chip is designed to power low-power, gigahertz performance netbooks at sub-$200 price points. Sporting an ARM Cortex-A8 core, Freescale claims that the i.MX515 performs from around 600mHz to 1 GHz and provides up to 2,100 Dhrystone

Love spray being developed by scientists: Love really could be a drug, say scientists, who believe that one day the feelings may be induced by popping a pill or smelling perfume.

The Cost and Culture of the Sierra Leone Diamonds: “If we can emotionally connect the consumer to the village where the stones came from in the same way that people connect to the idea behind an engagement ring, and if it piques interest in the DNA of the diamond

Chopper Footage of Riots Over Bart Shooting in Oakland, CA: Footage of the riot protesting the slaying of young Oakland father at the Oakland BART station early New Years Day became violent Wednesday evening as a group of marchers attacked a police car and lit two parked civilian vehicles on

Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force: The Force Trainer (expected to be priced at $90 to $100) comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower, analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalkers abilities in

Microsoft Layoff Rumors Swirl: Reports today that as early as this month, Microsoft will begin reducing its workforce. Xbox 360 purveyor said to be reducing workforce significantly as early as this month; initial estimates of 15,000 layoffs labeled grossly exaggerated.

The Worst Video Games, Trends and People of 2008: From gaming turning into a haven for babysitting software to developers calling out forum users, it was a strange time for our favorite hobby. Won’t you join us as we collectively hate the all-around worst parts of 2008? The worst

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Microsoft's Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live (Microsoft): Microsoft:Microsofts Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live — Company previews simpler, better Windows operating system and highlights connected entertainment offerings at CES. — In a keynote

Sony Vaio P Super Don't-Call-It-a-Netbook Hands On (Matt Buchanan/Gizmodo): Matt Buchanan / Gizmodo:Sony Vaio P Super Dont-Call-It-a-Netbook Hands On — The keyboard? It rocks. The screen? Beautiful. The trackball is just the right amount of gritty, so your finger

Live from Steve Ballmer's CES keynote (Joshua Topolsky/Engadget): Joshua Topolsky / Engadget:Live from Steve Ballmers CES keynote — 6:43PM “Over the next several years, theyll become more connected.” “The 2nd major area is how youll be able to

Google's Street View Takes A Byte Out Of Crime (Jason Kincaid/TechCrunch): Jason Kincaid / TechCrunch:Googles Street View Takes A Byte Out Of Crime — Google Street View may get a bad rap from some overzealous privacy watchdogs and conspiracy theorists, but

Google news - (Fortune Magazine) - You'd think the executives ... (Adam Lashinsky/Fortune): Adam Lashinsky / Fortune:Google news — (Fortune Magazine) — Youd think the executives at Google would be chortling over the latest headlines involving newspapers: The Christian Science Monitor eliminates its

CES: Samsung dives into connected TV market (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat): Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:CES: Samsung dives into connected TV market — Samsung Electronics is diving into connected TVs just like the other big companies that have made presentations today at

Refocusing on our mission (One Laptop per Child): One Laptop per Child:Refocusing on our mission — It pains me to post this, and we have striven to avoid this over the past few months, but it is unavoidable. We are streamlining our operations

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UK fraud office starts Madoff investigation: Britains Serious Fraud Office said Thursday it would investigate the U.K. business operations of Bernard Madoff, raising the prospect that the alleged Wall Street fraudster could face criminal charges here.

Defense wants conviction dismissed in Web hoax: Contending its not a federal crime to violate the service terms of a Web site, a defense attorney has asked a judge to dismiss the conviction of a Missouri mother in a cruel Internet hoax on a 13-year-old girl who

ACLU criticizes police data in Newark, NJ: The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an outside auditor to review civilian complaints against the Newark Police Department, which the group said are underreported.

Music & games retailer Zavvi to close 22 stores: British music and entertainment retailer Zavvi will immediately close 22 stores and cut 178 jobs, the collapsed companys administrators said Thursday.

HK stocks fall nearly 4 pct amid corporate gloom: Hong Kongs main stock dropped nearly 4 percent Thursday as heavy selling in Chinese banks and computer maker Lenovo Group weighed on the market.

Audi sells more than 1M cars in 2008: German automaker Audi AG said Thursday it sold a record of more than 1 million vehicles globally in 2008, up 4.3 percent from the previous year despite the global financial crisis and a tough U.S. market.

Obama warns of dire consequences without stimulus: President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that the nations recession could linger for years unless Congress acts to pump unprecedented sums from Washington into the U.S. economy, making his highest-profile case yet on an issue certain to define his early presidency.

Dell to slash Ireland work force, shift to Poland: U.S. computer maker Dell Inc. announced Thursday it will slash its Irish work force and shift its European manufacturing operations to Poland in a move certain to undermine Irelands recession-hit economy.

Iraq's 08 oil revenues about $60 billion: An Iraqi oil official says the countrys oil revenues were up over 30 percent last year — to about $60 billion — despite the sharp decline in world prices in the last half of the year.

Kidnapped aid workers in Somalia released: Two aid workers kidnapped from Ethiopia by Somali gunmen more than three months ago have been released in good health, their organization said.

US to head anti-pirate patrols off Somalia: The U.S. Navy says one of its commanders will lead a new international force to battle pirates off the coast of Somalia.

Ore. teens largely ignoring cell phone driving ban: The chances that a teenager will be cited for talking on a cell phone while driving are pretty much zero in Oregon, a consequence of the way the law is written and a problem other states may be facing.

South Korea says risk of recession has increased: South Korea is moving closer to recession, the government said Thursday, as key indicators worsen amid a shrinking global economy.

9 men convicted of homosexual acts in Senegal: A gay rights group says nine men in Senegal have been convicted of homosexual acts and sentenced to lengthy jail sentences.

Extreme Alaska cold grounds planes, disables cars: Ted Johnson planned on using a set of logs to a build a cabin in Alaskas interior. Instead hell burn some of them to stay warm.

Turkey, IMF begin talks for possible loan: Turkish officials and the International Monetary Fund began discussions on Thursday for a possible loan to limit the fallout of the global economic crisis on the countrys economy.

Ill. sec. of state feels the heat in Burris flap: Until recently, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White may have been best known on the national stage for establishing an inner city tumbling team. No longer.

Japan's TDK to cut 8,000 jobs, forecasts loss: Japanese electronics component maker TDK Corp. said Thursday it would cut 8,000 workers and post its biggest net loss ever this fiscal year, due to falling orders and a stronger yen.

Lebanon looking for who fired rockets into Israel: A Lebanese government official says his country is trying to determine who launched rockets from southern Lebanon into Israel.

Sainsbury reports record Christmas season sales: J Sainsbury PLC, Britains third largest supermarket chain, on Thursday said third quarter sales rose 4.5 percent, with trading on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at record levels despite the economic downturn.

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The Daily Show: Jon Stewart On The Gaza Conflict: Jon Stewart is one of the few people that know what they're talking about.

The History and"Morals"of Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine: I arrived in Israel 40 years ago. It took me many years to understand that the very existence of my country, as it is today ...

Incredible Watermelon Creations: I collect here the most incredible watermelon in all world, they all have amazing design, but the first three are incredible, they are really something ...

Teaching Kids Gratitude: Interactive survey of more than 1,200 kids between the ages of 8 and 18 found that those who were grateful for what they had ...

5 NYPD officers charged in sodomy case: Michael Mineo, 24 years old tattoo artist, was brutally arrested by five police officers in Brooklyn metro station and being sodomized with a police radio ...

The OMG! Guide to Parenting Disasters: Handle the serious stuff with ease

Democrats push for 2nd Economic Stimulus - another $500 in our pocket?: As President-elect Barack Obama continues to push for quick action on a large-scale economic stimulus program, top Democrats on Wednesday said Congress must pass the ...

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Transit Cop Involved in the Subway Shooting Death of Oscar Grant, 22, Resigns in Oakland, CA: Spokesman: Officer in subway shooting has resigned NEW: Officers attorney, union representative give his letter of resignation -- The officer involved in a New Years Day shooting that left a passenger dead in ...

Microsoft announces availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live: The wait is over, folks. Sir Steve Ballmer has announced the availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live here at his CES keynote.

Satyam fallout: Should customers stick? Full text of chairmana s stunning letter: Indian outsourcing company Satyam has cooked books, a $1 billion cash sink hole and its chairman and founder B Ramalinga Raju has fabricated figures.

Jefferson County judge considers mistrial request in felony murder trial of Davarrios Noel: The judge in the Davarrios Noel felony murder trial is considering a mistrial request made by defense lawyers, who contend the prosecutor asked improper questions this morning.

T-Mobile officially announces the BlackBerry Curve 8900, coming in February: Bell partners with QuickPlay for Mobile TV... This morning, T-Mobile and RIM put official word to what BlackBerry Cool readers have known for awhile.

Fresh Israeli strikes kill 4 Gazans: Israeli forces struck the Gaza Strip with artillery shells and air missiles on Wednesday, killing at least four Palestinians.

Oscar Grant murdered by Oakland police in cold blood: Click here to register to VOTE from anywhere in the nation! Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Oscar Grant murdered by Oakland police in cold blood Can we even start a year without something racial happening in this ...

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If you accidentally run over a mafia boss' son, you stand a good chance of accidentally falling(...): NYPost

Three rockets fired from Lebanon have struck northern Israel, wounding two and opening the drea(...): CNN

Court orders man to continue paying child support to kids that DNA testing conclusively proved (...): National Post

Uwe Boll's movies have become infinitely more enjoyable with the creation of alcohol-flavored p(...): TampaBays10.com

As God is my witness, I thought pelicans could fly: Seattle Times

Photoshop this fabulous painting: (Live Journal)

"Anyone who has ever entered a pub only to be driven out by a group of middle-aged divorcees wa(...): (Some Guy)

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Nine Web sites IT pros should master in 2009 - NYTimes.com: Furled by 16 members.

At the Stove, a Dash of Science, a Pinch of Folklore - NYTimes.com: Furled by 15 members.

The Minimalist - The Latest Must-Haves for the Pantry - NYTimes.com: Furled by 18 members.

Recipe - Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup (Curry Mee) - NYTimes.com: Furled by 14 members.

The Minimalist - The Latest Must-Haves for the Pantry - NYTimes.com: Furled by 14 members.

Recipe - Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup With Noodles and Aromatics) - NYTimes.com: Furled by 14 members.

Op-Ed Columnist - Fighting Off Depression - NYTimes.com: Furled by 13 members.

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Larry Flynt needs financial aid: Congress must back sex! According to Larry, "Americans can do without cars and such", but it cant do without sex...and for an extra $5 billion US, he will help Americans do who ever, I mean what ever it takes to

Riots in Oakland: I really didnt want to be the one to post this, but there are riots raging in Oakland.

Be Seeing Him: As we anxiously/eagerly/fearfully await the premiere of the long-in-coming (previously) remake (previously) of that TV Cult Classic (previously) "The Prisoner" (previously), I am delighted that AMC has put all 17 full episodes of the original Patrick McGoohan series online for

She is more than just a cute high school girl! She is a master of Karate!: High-Kick Girl! That says it all but theres more to the story than just a kick to the head. Meet the star, teen karate girl Rina Takeda. Watch her take on a guy in a baseball uniform.

A Reactionary Musical Moment?: A recent series of posts on the web site of First Things magazine looks at what could be described as a reactionary moment on the part of some folk and roots musicians in Québec and around the world... and were

novel cellout: Novels written on cellphones are dominating the Japanese book market.

Russia stops all gas supply to Europe via Ukraine: Newsfilter: Its that time of the year again, though now it seems to be more serious. Russia stopped all gas supply to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. The EU depends on Russia for about a quarter of

Bob Wilkins, 1932-2009: If you were a fan of late-nite horror movies in Northern California during the 1970s, you likely spent Saturday nights watching Bob Wilkins, the droll, cigar-smoking host of Creature Features. An unlikely horror-show host, Wilkins deadpan delivery and apparent disdain

Not your mother's pantyhose!: Mantyhose, they are all the rage. Not sure where to get a pair of your own? Look no further. Once you have obtained your new pair of mantyhose, learn how to put them on.

No surprises here: Salon has an article up which is a pretty solid summary of why marijuana is illegal.

The town that talks to the dead.: Welcome to Lily Dale the largest spiritualist community in the world. Just an hour south of Buffalo, NY-- it boasts an extensive summer program of lectures, workshops as well as the world’s most powerful mediums. Stop by for a reading,

Abandoned HBO Soundstage for "The Wire": "So I found out yesterday that the soundstage for "The Wire" still existed. I wasted no time in visiting it and was there almost less than 24 hours . Its one of my favorite TV shows ever and I had

The Low Profile of R. Stevie Moore: R. Stevie Moore likes to stay home and play himself some music. Having done so for over 42 years--thats over 2000 songs and 400 albums--he has become the undisputed grandfather of do-it-yourself psychedelic pop and punk. Tagged for decades as

15... 14... 13... Flush!: Proving that humor can be found in any tragedy, conservative website PajamasTV has named "Joe the Plumber" its "war correspondent" in Israel. Joe "the Plumber" Wurzelbacher, who claimed that a vote for Obama was a vote for the death of

Star Wars and LEGO, two great tastes that go together!: Flickr stream. "...he 5′X10′ diorama is comprised of 60,000 Lego bricks. It cost creator Mark Borlase about $3,000 and four years of construction time to complete." Take note of his custom LEGO pieces.

Poison Shroom: RIP 1UP & EGM. 1UP.com produced some stellar gaming podcasts. Most of the staff responsible for those have now been laid off. Links to torrented archives and twitters to keep track of former 1UPers.

The Travel Film Archive: Enjoy the Travel Film Archive on YouTube. They have tons of videos from the 1900s through to the 1970s. For example, you can learn about that wonderful island South of India, Ceylon.

Ricin scare in Seattle: Seattle area gay bars received a very strange and threatening letter yesterday. Dan Savage believes it might have been sent by a gay person.Here is Savages first post about the letter.

The Last Dirt Farmer.: A Loft Filled with Dirt, the Man Whos Cared for it for 19 Years is a short film about Bill Dilworth, who has maintained Walter De Marias installation, The New York Earth Room for the past 19 years. One of

So Sari About Your Washing Machine...: The Washing Machine That Ate My Sari: Mistakes in Cross-Cultural Design is a fascinating article about making cross-culturally sensitive products for the Indian market. The title refers to how the Whirlpool companys introduction of the World Washer into India proved

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Prenatal tests.: clipped by: balthazarusclippers remarks: from the article:If a prenatal test for autism becomes available, should medical science be used to cure the condition? Clip Source: www.guardian.co.ukA prenatal test for autism would deprive the world of future geniuses

Rabies Death of Animal Lover in Belfast, Ireland.: clipped by: ratcatcher2clippers remarks: In a statement last night, Lisas family said they were “devastated” by her death and paid tribute to her courage.“We are extremely proud not only of all she achieved in life but also of the bravery

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Reality Bites: clipped by: ColoradoRightclippers remarks: The Citgo funding from Chavez was, I think, primarily designed to be a slap in the face for George W. Bush -- Hey look, were an evil Communist nation, yet were helping to keep your poor,

Tolkien's version of Norse legend to be published for first time: clipped by: Fast T friendClip Source: www.guardian.co.ukDespondent Tolkien fans forced to wait until at least 2010 for the release of the film version of The Hobbit will be cheered by the news that

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Who Knew You Could Tarnish the Larry Flynt Name?: clipped by: ColoradoRightclippers remarks: Weeping Moses on the Mountain - can you imagine what kind of filth this judge is going to have to go through in determining the quality of the porn being produced? Clip Source: betsyspage.blogspot.comLarry Flynt is

Church grabs chance to attack birth control pill: clipped by: balthazarusclippers remarks: who said that procreation is a must? why is it, that if a person decides not to have a child he/she becomes shallow, hedonist, almost morally unacceptable? Clip Source: www.guardian.co.ukChurch grabs chance to attack birth control

Broken window theory: clipped by: bignosemousieClip Source: www.kottke.orgMuch of the tone of discourse online is governed by the level of moderation and to what extent people are encouraged to own their words. When forums, message boards, and blog comment threads with more than

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Biodegradable Plastics: clipped by: cakebellyClip Source: www.grahamhancock.comHere is one word about an up-and-coming innovation in plastics: cornfields.Bioplastics — most of which are now made from corn — are poised to grab a bigger share of the plastics market as concerns about the

Spray me some love...: clipped by: balthazarusclippers remarks: i hope it will keep the ozone intact Clip Source: www.telegraph.co.ukLove spray being developed by scientistsLove really could be a drug, say scientists, who believe that one day the feelings may be

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I Fear I May Have Been All Wrong About Obama: clipped by: merrieclippers remarks: A sense of impending humiliation consumes me as the bold president-elect with exquisite pectorals declares Yes We Can monitor the situation! Clip Source: arewelumberjacks.blogspot.com It isnt easy to admit youre wrong. Well, I mean, thats what

Warning: Unsanitised US photos of Gaza. Pretty tame, really!: clipped by: ratcatcher2clippers remarks: My selection of the 34 photos, as the majority only promote the Israeli Defence Force military that massacre the children and civilians of Gaza. Photos in the great US media tradition of being total bias against

Area teen accidentally enters teen center: clipped by: masburyclippers remarks: Oh, geez. Im sorry, the 15-year-old said Clip Source: www.theonion.comArea Teen Accidentally Enters Teen CenterSANDUSKY, OH—In a moment of confusion, area teenager Eric Dooley briefly walked into a local teen outreach center Tuesday, a place that

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16 Outstanding free Dreamweaver extensions: This post includes a nice collection of 16 outstanding free Dreamweaver extensions, such as jQuery and Prototype API extension, PayPal, Skype and Google tools extensions.Saved By: Antonio Lupetti | View Details

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10 Killer WordPress Hacks | How-To | Smashing Magazine: by Jean-Baptiste Jung 2008 was a very good year for the WordPress community. The software was updated numerous times, leading to the recent release of version 2.7,

8 Definitive Web Font Stacks: In this article, Michael introduces the idea of using font stacks to expand the number of typefaces you can use in your web designs. Try out these structured collections of fonts,

Weak Password Brings 'Happiness' to Twitter Hacker | Threat Level from Wired.com: An 18-year-old hacker with a history of celebrity pranks has admitted to Mondays hijacking of multiple high-profile Twitter accounts, including President-Elect Barack Obamas, and

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