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Top news on 9 August 2009 |
'Brooks Brothers riot alumni' spotted at anti-health rally
On November 19, 2000, a funny thing happened in Florida. You may remember this. An angry mob of GOP operatives staged a riot inside a Miami-Dade County polling office and managed to shut down the must crucial Bush v. Gore recount in the country. Now, these same people are being spotted at anti-health care actions. Hmm. -=W/ VIDEO=-
Fatal Sunshine: The Plight of California's Farm Workers
The bountiful harvest of California strawberries, melons, grapes, peaches and nectarines overflows the nation's summer tables. But that luscious crop mostly emerges from farm workers who labor in flat fields under a scorching sun ? and has a price higher than the grocery store bill. Every year many farm workers become sick, and some die.
Passive Aggression [Comic]
SMBC
Recession Means Fewer Babies: US Births Fall 2%
The downturn in the economy best explains the drop in maternity, some experts believe. The Great Depression and subsequent recessions all were accompanied by a decline in births. The largest decline in births were in California and Florida, two states hit hardest by the housing crisis.
The Ultimate Chain Restaurant Report Card
66 major chain restaurants were put under the nutritional microscope so that you and your family can continue to eat out, knowing the types of insider tips and savvy strategies that can help melt fat all year long
Man fired at girlfriend as she hacked through his door
PLANT CITY ? When his girlfriend took to his door with an axe, William Floyd started shooting, deputies say.
Mountain Critter A Candidate For Endangered List
The pika, a relative of the rabbit, could become the first critter in the continental U.S. to be declared threatened or endangered because of climate change. The petition to list the pika has raised concerns among industries that produce greenhouse gases.
Crazy Coworkers From Hell
I had a co-worker who would describe to anyone her bowel problems, in graphic detail and this would usually happen while we were eating lunch. This wasn't once in a while, it was all the time. She was not a pleasant woman to be around.
Careless Facebook use may cost you a job
The latest example of what not to do online comes from a Reuters report advising us all not to give away too much on FaceBook or Twitter in case prospective employers find out about it.
Helicopter, small plane collide, crash in Hudson, nine dead
A midair collision sent a small plane and a tourist helicopter spiraling into the Hudson River on Saturday, as witnesses watched in disbelief. All nine onboard the two aircraft are presumed dead. One victim's body was found in the water off 14th St. following the crash on a clear, sunny afternoon, police sources said.
The Case for Leaving Iraq - NOW
There are a growing number of warning signs that the Iraqi government is no longer under the sway of their American forces that brought it into being.
Head of Will Smith's School Connected to Scientology
The new head of superstar Will Smith's New Village Leadership Academy once studied Scientology.
SSD Garbage Collection, More Than Just Storage For Your Porn
Within your SSD, over time, as files are written, moved, deleted, replaced, etc., many blocks are a left holding what is essentially orphaned or garbage data and their long-term performance degrades because of it. The answer? Take out the trash.
Babe Ruth Back When He Was A Pitcher (PICS)
Before he was the home run slugging ?Great Bambino? Babe Ruth was a pitcher, a very good pitcher. IIn his career ?The Babe? went 94-46 with a 2.28 ERA in 163 games. In 1920 Ruth was traded from the Red Sox to the New York Yankees and the rest is history. So let?s take a look back at Babe Ruth?the pitcher.
15 Great Tips For Ubuntu Power Users
Today in the Linux section we have something for the power users. Here are a few tips you should try out if you are an avid Ubuntu user:
New Michael Jackson songs on missing hard drives
Another thriller is developing in the complex afterlife of Michael Jackson. His sister LaToya has taken possession of computer hard drives that contain a trove of unreleased songs
Cassini Spacecraft Spots New Object in Saturn's Rings
By capitalizing on the angle of sunlight cast on the rings as the planet nears its August 11 equinox, Cassini captured the 25-mile long shadow cast on Saturn?s B ring.
David Ortiz Apologizes, Says "I Never Used Steroids"
David Ortiz, less than four hours before the Red Sox were to play in the third game of a four-game series against the Yankees, apologized for being "a distraction" after he was reported to be on the 2003 list of 104 players who allegedly tested positive for performance-enhancing substances. "I'm not here to make excuses or anything," Ortiz said.
Space Panel Considers Alternatives to NASA's Moon Base Plan
A presidential space panel on Thursday challenged NASA's vision of establishing a base on the moon and instead weighed other ambitious options that include free-ranging spaceships that could visit destinations throughout the inner solar system.
The death of the PC is exaggerated (at least for now)
Today, many are lamenting the passing of the personal computer as the information device of choice for the masses of consumers and the news of its death is greatly exaggerated. But like all good things, the PC and its complex operating system foundation will also eventually come to an end.
Why Juvenile Detention Makes Teens Worse
A new Canadian study adds to the evidence that punishing troubled teens within the juvenile-justice system exacerbates their bad behavior.
Why Wasting Water Is So Damn Cheap
Many California residents who already conserve water are now being punished for it. During the state's ongoing drought, they've been asked to cut back as much as their neighbors who've squandered water for years. If water were more expensive, would it be easier to conserve?
Build your own flying Battlestar Galactica Viper
The days of building your own flying replica of the Battlestar Galactica Viper have just begun. Even though the Estes model rocket version of the Viper met its untimely demise a couple of decades ago, now the enterprising do-it-yourselfers at Verna Rockets show you how to bring that flying Viper back to life again.
MLB, Union: List Doesn't Mean Positive Steroids Test
At least eight players on the list of 104 names seized by the government did not test positive for steroids, Major League Baseball said Saturday. Some positives could have been caused by nutritional supplements and that scientific questions remain over the 2003 survey tests.
Top 10 Tricks for Making Your Playlists Rock
If music is part of your everyday work routine, workouts, or commute, stuffing your player full of tunes and hitting shuffle just won't cut it. Scan these 10 tips for improving and expanding your music playlists.
Swayze smokes dope to ease pain
After finding it hard to eat and feeling so weak, Patrick Swayze is using marijuana as he battles aggressive pancreatic cancer, it has been claimed.
1-Night Stay- $90. Jails To Charge For Room & Board.
A one-night stay? Ninety dollars. Need to see a doctor? Ten bucks. Want toilet paper? Pay for it yourself.
man blames cat for downloading child pornography
Dogs have been blamed for eating homework - now a man wants his cat to take the fall for downloading child porn
Seth Rogen Finally Has a Kato for His Green Hornet
Today, long after Kung Fu Hustle?s Stephen Chow had dropped out of the role, Columbia Pictures announced that they have finally cast Kato in Michel Gondry?s The Green Hornet. Filling the role of Seth Rogen?s sidekick will be Taiwanese singer/actor Jay Chou.
10 extra bacon on a Subway sandwich = awesome [PIC]
I wouldn?t recommend doing this every day, as it put me to sleep directly afterward. It also gets fairly pricey.
'Doctor' particle decides when to release drug payload
By developing the first drug delivery nanoparticle that is only triggered by the combination of two separate stimuli, Zink has now created a totally new kind of AND logic gate. And his approach is likely to be easier to perfect for clinical use than the logic-based DNA "doctors" some researchers are planning.
NYC Pier to be Turned into Excellent Elevated Public Park
LOT-EK, YoungWoo Chosen For Lively Pier Renewal Plan Not far from the High Line, another decaying piece of New York infrastructure is bound for a green revival: Pier 57, the decaying concrete hulk on New York's Hudson's River will
Batman Arkham Asylum demo sells game, characters feel fresh
The demo for Batman: Arkham Asylum has been released for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. We give it a try and find that the game continues to impress with brutal fighting, freedom to attack situations using a variety of tactics,
8 Weirdest Holidays From Around The World
Here are some of the weirdest, strangest and funniest holidays celebrated around the world. Of course not all of these are mainstream holidays, and some may have only a few devotees, but they all deserve mentioning.
How tech is changing banks
If you know where to look, there is incredible innovation happening in the banking space, especially in how customers interact with banks -- and their money, says columnist Mike Elgan.
From China to the UK: Net Censorship Worldwide
Who does it, who helps them and why it's spreading.
Yellowed Yard? 5 Steps For Greener Grass
2. A few good soakings are better than lots of light sprinklings -- Deep watering helps develop deep roots that tap into subsurface water supplies. Light sprinklings wet only the grass and surface of the soil; this encourages shallow root growth and increases the need for more frequent watering.
Palin: Obama "Death Panel" Could Kill My Down Syndrome Baby
In a new posting on her Facebook account, former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) made a dire statement about health care reform -- that it could result in an Obama-created "death panel" killing her infant son with Down Syndrom.
Give Me Yer Booty - Lawyer Demands Pirate Bay Cash
Jo Oliver, lead attorney for the UK-based International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), wrote Global Gaming Factory CEO Hans Pandeya recently to warn him that it must turn over any cash it plans to pay to acquire Swedish BitTorrent tracker site the Pirate Bay.
6 Ways to Use Your Video Game Skills at the Office
Tired of hearing from others that gaming doesn't have practical benefits, that it's basically a waste time? Here are 6 ways in which gaming can help at the workplace...where being nimble, aggressive, creative, sedentary (and really good at spotting & terminating a-holes) can be hugely advantageous.
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