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FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen - Health -
US health advisers recommended Tuesday to lower the maximum dose of over-the-counter acetaminophen -- the key ingredient in Tylenol, Excedrin and many other pain-killing medications.
Duckbilled dinosaurs dined with an unusual bite
Unlike most animals, which have a complex joint on the lower jaw, these dinosaurs had a hinge between the upper jaw and the rest of the skull to allow for much more movement than many of their peers had.
20 Promising Open Source PHP Content Management Systems(CMS)
Content Management System, or CMS is an application used to manage news easily so that users can publish, edit and delete articles from the back-end admin system. HTML and other scripting language are not necessary to operate a CMS, though having them will add more advantages.
You've been Punk'd. Thailand-style
The Borat-Jackass-Punk?d prank comedy genre has proven that Western moviegoers can delight in jokes at a stranger?s expense. But in Thailand and much of Asia, non-confrontation is hard-wired into the culture. Each prank must be executed with care, said Saranae founder Willy McIntosh.
3 Apps to check your username availability across all sites
Locking down brand names across all social media sites is not just an issue for big companies and celebrities. Internet addicts like myself are extremely particular about having a consistent username across all sites. I can only imagine the anguish of those who were late to Twitter and don?t have their username of choice.
India Plans Hot Chilli Grenades
Indian defence scientists are planning to put one of the world's hottest chilli powders into hand grenades.
Cop Arrests A Woman, Punches & Violates Her For Carrying Pug
They took my pug and he told me he was taking him to the pound where he would be "put down." I was taken to the J stop headquarters. I wasn't allowed to call a lawyer and I was put in a cell with handcuffs on with two other women who spit on me and hit me in the head, because they weren't in handcuffs and I was crying so much it bothered them.
First look: Firefox 3.5 released, ready to "upgrade" the Web
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 3.5, the next major version of its popular open source Web browser. Ars takes a close look at the new version and evaluates its enhancements. Support for HTML 5 video and other important emerging Web standards make this one of the most significant Firefox releases ever.
Woman to lose allotment for growing flowers not vegetables
An 89-year-old woman faces having her allotment of 30 years taken away by a council because she has started growing flowers instead of vegetables, she said.
Many Computer Users Skip Routine Maintenance
Seems most people ignore routine computer maintenance and only think about it when disaster strikes. You know, like falling victim to more than 3,000 viruses. At once.A survey done of Staples "EasyTechs," indicated that more than 80 percent of the chain's customers don't bother with routine maintenance.
The Legends of "Star Search"
There are so many talent shows on TV these days, from "American Idol" to "America's Got Talent" to all the dance programs, it's hard to believe that everyone who can carry a tune or pop-and-lock hasn't been discovered by now. But there was once a time when such series were a novelty, and one show ruled supreme: "Star Search."
Top 10: World's Most Bizarre Festivals
The Cow Painting Festival in Luxembourg or possibly Alaska's Moose Dropping Festival? These festivals are as weird as they come...
Why You Should Avoid Shady Companies Claiming to Reduce Debt
Numerous debt settlement firms promise to make debts disappear. But lawmakers have classified it a "rouge industry," arguing that debt settlement companies, which say they can negotiate reduced credit card and other debts, are "offering consumers false hope, charging tremendous fees and leaving them in a worse financial situation."
Insane skateboarder from 1984: Rodney Mullen. [VIDEO]
All time great Skateboarder Rodney Mullen puts on a clinic as he does amazing things with only his feet and a skateboard
5 Alternatives to The Pirate Bay
For those ready to jump ship after the recent Pirate Bay sale, here are five alternatives keeping the torrent spirit alive.
Ice caverns on Saturn's moon Enceladus
This week, researchers found hints of misty ice caverns on a Saturn moon and dedicated a dark matter lab in the deepest mine in the US. Includes Image Gallery [8 pages]
10 Products and Innovations From Recessions Past
Desperation breeds creativity, as many know. Below are some of the many products and innovations that came out of past recessions.
Kurt Vonnegut's Short Stint At Sports Illustrated
Classic Vonnegut anecdote
Air Traffic Patterns Now Predict Swine Flu Spread
Countries that received the most airline passengers from Mexico this spring were the most likely to see H1N1 swine flu infection, new research says.
Tom from MySpace Gets Paid $1 Million to STFU and Stay Home
While MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe got the firing squad, your default friend Tom only got a knife to the back. Sorta. He was told to never show his face at the office again -- to the tune of $500,000 for the next two years, mind you.
Water Should Be a Human Right
Water, water everywhere, and you're entitled to a drop. As scientists warn that the world?s fresh water supplies will soon run critically short, and companies scramble to privatize them, some researchers and activists say water should be considered a basic human right.
Human-like Vision Lets Robots Navigate Naturally
A robotic vision system that mimics key visual functions of the human brain promises to let robots manoeuvre quickly and safely through cluttered environments, and to help guide the visually impaired.
Sources: Burress, Vick likely to get stiff NFL penalties
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning toward indefinitely suspending former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress and continuing to sideline quarterback Michael Vick(, three sources with knowledge of the situations have indicated. Such moves would be the latest examples of Goodell?s tough stance on players embroiled in off-field issues.
In U.S. scandals, wives don't stand by their men
Standing by your man suddenly seems to be going out of fashion for some American women in the public eye. This month, the wives of at least two famous men caught cheating -- sexually and financially --...
A Tribute To Splendid Half-Assery
There, I Fixed It takes user submissions of the most inspired fixes-and the utter brain farts-and the result is a catalogue of impending disaster that's perfect for a few minutes of cyber-slacking.
Digg Goes to the Source to Avoid Duplicates
You are now show possible duplicate submissions before you even begin the submission process.
Dupe Detection Updates Are Here
Digg launches dupe detection updates today
Fireworks As Fun As They're Toxic?
Fourth of July fireworks unleash a shower of toxins into the soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.
ATM Vendor Halts Researcher?s Black Hat Vulnerability Talk
An ATM vendor has succeeded in getting a security talk pulled from the upcoming Black Hat conference after a researcher announced he would demonstrate a vulnerability in the system.Barnaby Jack, a researcher with Juniper Networks, was to present a demonstration showing how he could ?jackpot? a popular ATM brand by exploiting a vulnerability.
World's First Ever Self-Watering Plant Discovered in Israel
Scientists have discovered the world's first 'self-watering' plant in Israel's Negev desert ? one of the driest regions on earth.
Bursting soap bubbles Amazing pictures
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Map of Elephant DNA Reveals Trail of Ivory Smugglers
Scientists have used a revolutionary genetic technique to pinpoint the area of Africa where smugglers are slaughtering elephants to feed the worldwide illegal ivory trade.
Pirate Bay?s Peter Sunde Discusses the Site?s Future
On the day that The Pirate Bay announced that they will be sold to a commercial company for $7.8 million, Tomas Wennström secured an audio interview with TPB spokesman Peter Sunde. The interview is of great interest but raises even more questions as shockwaves continue through the P2P community.
Toddler survives Yemenia Airbus crash
A toddler has been found alive amid the debris of a passenger jet that crashed into the Indian Ocean early Tuesday with 153 people on board, officials said.
Crazy Japanese Toys
No one does weird toys like Japan does weird toys? from presidential action figures to toilet training tigers, we?ve found the strangest and most bizarre Japanese toys ever.
Microsoft Pushes IE8 With Ads That Are Actually Funny
Online-only ad campaign uses Superman and vomit to urge users to "browser better."
10 mistakes new Linux administrators make
"If you?re new to Linux, a few common mistakes are likely to get you into trouble. Learn about them up front so you can avoid major problems as you become increasingly Linux-savvy..."
Vince Carter Ecstatic to Leave Floundering Nets & Join Magic
He's going home to Orlando, where he lives year round, and leaving a team that seems more concerned with cutting costs than being competitive. Can Vince Carter finally shed label of not enough of a leader or "winner" to help Magic to NBA title?
Can American Farms Make Bamboo the Next Big Cash Crop?
Bamboo has come into vogue as a sustainable resource. But until now, almost all of the bamboo in products sold here has come from overseas. That could change soon, as new planting techniques lead to millions of new acres of bamboo in the American South.
Apple Endorses Energy-Saving Universal Phone Charger for EU
The European Commission (EC) announced today that the iPhone maker is one of 10 mobile phone companies will support micro-USB chargers in an attempt to curb electronic waste. Apple's involvement in the scheme comes as a surprise, as they were noticeably absent from an announcement at Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona earlier this year.
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