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Top news on 5 August 2009 |
IE6 No More! Popular Web Companies Start Project to Kill IE6
We've made no attempt to hide our belief that Internet Explorer 6 must die. IE6 is an ancient browser that does not support many of the major innovations of
Sexting >> craze on the rise among British children
A growing number of British teenagers are swapping sexually explicit images of themselves on mobile phones leaving them open to bullying and victimization by their peers, police and a children's charity said on Tuesday.
15 Companies Whose IPOs Were Complete Flops
Unfortunately, simply conducting an IPO does not guarantee success. Following are fifteen of the biggest such flops in recent history.
Kidnapped Boys 'Brainwashed' to Die as Suicide Bombers
The boys shuffle into the room, in a remote army base high in the mountains of Pakistan's Swat Valley. They are disheveled; they are disoriented.Dr. Fareeha Peracha describes these boys variously as "psychotic," "depressed," and in some cases, "psychopathic."
The 7 Greatest Butlers in Nerd-Dom
From the leader of the "Time Warp" to the only butler who can (and does) treat bullet wounds.
Your foxhole or mine?
For married military couples, being deployed together has its advantages and drawbacks.
Toying With the JOEs: How Do the Characters Match Up?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra explodes into theaters this weekend, and fanboys everywhere are wringing their hands in anxiety. RT compares the major players in the film to the action figures that inspired them.
Microsoft admits to SEC: We fear Linux, Ubuntu, and Red Hat
Microsoft has long pooh-poohed Linux as a desktop competitor. But a recent filing with the Security and Exchange Commission has the company admitting for the first time that Linux represents a significant threat to Windows.
Four upcoming sci-fi movies worth anticipating
Is it really possible? After all the schlock and pseudo sci-fi hitting theaters this summer (I?m looking at you Terminator Salvation) could Hollywood be gearing up to unleash a cornucopia of sci-fi gems? Looks like it. (Includes trailers)
25 Things We Miss About Football
"Why is there a push to sterilize a game that's born of pure aggression and raw emotion? "Act like you've been there before," they say. You know who says that? People who have never been there." That's one thing I definitely agree with. Let them have fun and show their emotion. It's entertainment at the end of the day.
Ex-Marine, employee link Blackwater founder to killings
In sworn statements filed with a Virginia court last night, a former Marine and former Blackwater employee claim that the company?s founder and former CEO, Erik Prince, ?may have murdered or facilitated the murder? of people who were aiding a federal investigation into a Baghdad massacre that left 17 dead, according to Nation reporter Jeremy Scahil
Video Games Live 09 Part 1
Stuttering Craig parties up with a smokin' night elf and a lame actor to raid the halls of Video Games Live - a huge concert series dedicated to the epic musical scores of video gaming history!
StumbleUpon's Stumbling PR: Banning Loyal Users
Bad news for SU users: be a loyal brand evangelist and become ghost banned in three easy steps: be active, be proactive, be dedicated.
10 Movie Drunks We Want to Share a Pint With
We wouldn?t mind doing a few keg stands with these movie lushes.
The Movie Watcher's Guide to August 2009
The summer's almost over, and so far it?s been an incredibly mixed bag movie-wise. Here's a look at some of the final flicks that you should think about catching before the Summer movie season comes to an end.
Why Slow Sex is Better
Learn more about the slow groove and you may just realize what women have known for years?slow sex is better.
Palm and Apple Squabble Over iTunes Access on the Pre - NYTi
Apple wants its iPhone to be the only cellphone to link effortlessly to its service, but Palm is putting up a fight.
Psycho Donuts - we should all be so crazy?
Ever since Psycho Donuts opened up several months ago, they've been the target of ire from local mental health organizations. As the Psycho Donuts web site says, they've "taken the neighborhood donut and put it on medication, and given it a shock treatment."
History of Method Acting on Film [PIC]
This graphic shows the many actors who have used method acting over the last 60 years and gives a little history about their work.
Blackwater Founder Implicated in Murder
Sworn statements filed in Federal Court allege that Blackwater founder Erik Prince launched a "crusade" to eliminate Muslims and Islam and that the company may have been involved in murders to suppress information from federal investigators.
LimeWire chairman: P2P concerns overblown by RIAA
In a conversation with Computerworld, Gorton flatly rejects some of the testimony from a recent House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, blaming the RIAA for fanning the fires for new anti-P2P laws.
August is "Ban Major Record Labels Month"
The big record companies are suing the people they should be wooing. And it needs to stop!
District 9 May Turn Out To Be One Of The Best Sci-Fi Films
District 9 is a genuinely original science fiction film that grabs you immediately, not letting go until the final shot.
CO-OP 0207 Ghostbusters, Monkey Islands, iPhone Space Invade
Creators of the popular video game show CO-OP now on Revision3
Man steals Golf Cart from Buick Open, Tries to Drive it Home
A guy tried stealing a golf cart from the Buick Open and driving it 21 km home. Unfortunately for him he was stopped on the way home at 2am and thrown in jail.
Collection of Weird Leaning Buildings [PICS]
Yes, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is on this list.
Woman Asks for Method Man's Autograph, Gets Shot
Anderson is suing Method Man, more formally known as Clifford Smith, in Harris County District Court for allegedly shooting at her six times with a pellet gun. According to the lawsuit, Anderson attended a rap concert where Method Man and Redman were performing.
Postal Service May Close 1,000 Offices
Facing staggering financial losses, the Postal Service is looking at closing as many as 1,000 offices across the country
Subway Sandwich Shop Doubles as Strip Club
A federal magistrate has recommended slamming Anthony "Cousin Vinny" Agnello with triple damages for serving up deli delights by day and nudes at night, according to a report filed Tuesday.
Lou Holtz Considering Running for Congress
The famed skipper and ESPN analyst met with top Republicans in Central Florida last week and said he was interested in challenging first-term U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D- New Smyrna Beach, according to four GOP officials who did not speak on-the-record because they don't know if Holtz actually will run.
For The Modern GOP, The "White Voter Strategy"
With Republican party leaders so constrained by ideological blinders that none of their positions is likely to produce gains among non-white minorities, especially Hispanics, the GOP is finding it has no real alternative but to revert to a "white voter" strategy.
Suicide strike on Sydney army base 'was imminent'
A 35-year-old Sydney man is today helping police with inquiries into the country's largest counter-terrorism operation after cops foiled what could have been a deadly suicide attack on soldiers at Sydney's Holsworthy Army Base.
Left 4 Dead gets "Crash Course" as brand new campaign!
A brand new campaign, specially designed for Versus, has just been announced. It takes place just after No Mercy and sounds incredibly fun indeed.
How the Ultra-Rich Are Trying to Kill Health Reform
The wealthiest 1-percent have deployed an army to destroy an initiative that would tax the super rich to help pay for health care.
Keith Olbermann Exposes Congressional Opponents of UHC
We've just received an advance transcript of tonight's Special Comment by Keith Olbermann on his MSNBC show. It is nothing short of brilliant -- and if all of America were to hear what he is going to reveal tonight, we are certain the vast majority of Americans would be on the phone to their elected representative immediately, calling for an end...
The Curious Case of the Calamitous Cannabis
At a camp sponsored by the CDC, kids (and our intrepid reporter) learn to be disease detectives.
Cool Nikon Camera with a built-in Projector
Remember the odd rumor from yesterday regarding a new Nikon pocket camera with a built-in projector? It turns out that it was spot on. Today Nikon has announced the S1000pj, and along with a nice, big 2.7? screen, a 12.1 megapixel sensor, there?s a VGA projector inside.
KDE - KDE 4.3.0 Caizen Release Announcement
4 August, 2009. The KDE Community today announces the immediate availability of "Caizen", (a.k.a KDE 4.3), bringing many improvements to the user experience and development platform.
First came Birthers. Now wingnuts say Obama is Anti-Christ
FTA: Of course, both the "Christian" and WND then go to some pains to try to claim that they're not suggesting Obama is the anti-Christ. Which is sort of like saying you're not a racist after calling a black person the N-word. (VIDEO)
Timberland CEO: "Bottled Water is Complicated"
It should be easy to phase out bottled water from company headquarters, right? Think again.
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