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Big Papi's Hitting Collapse... All In His Head?
That's what some psychologists are hypothesizing on Red Sox David Ortiz's troubles; or if not all mental, they believe, at least a growing component of likely is. How can an athlete's talent completely shatter in a period of months? Some think it can only be psych-related. Interesting piece, offers perspectives from psych experts & athletes.
One year later, Microsoft feels effects of Gates' transition
Nearly a year has passed since Bill Gates vacated his corner office at Microsoft, and little has changed -- on the surface -- as a result of the tech icon?s shift from daily life at the company to his philanthropic foundation. But even in the midst of the smooth transition, there are subtle signs of Gates? absence from day-to-day decision-making -
Fake aXXo Lures Users to Private Torrent Site
Drama has struck parts of the BitTorrent community recently as the popular DVD ripper aXXo hasn?t uploaded any torrents for several weeks. Recently a rumor surfaced that aXXo went to join a private BitTorrent tracker and continued to share his work there exclusively. But is this really the case?
How geeks are changing a totally illogical grammar rule
According to "Elements of Style", periods and commas should be placed inside the quotation marks. But due to the technical need for more clarity driven by programmers (and general sensible folks in general), that may be changing.
Some Rappers Inflate Hustler Image
Rick Ross sold hit albums rapping about selling crack cocaine but a revelation that he once worked as a prison guard threatened to end his career.
The 9 Greatest Fan Films Ever Made
From the classic Hardware Wars to the Gremlins, updated for the DVD age.
Ars interviews Riff Trax talent: how crappy are new films?
The men behind Mystery Science Theater 3000 have been enjoying a newfound freedom with the digitally-distributed RiffTrax series, and now their work is coming to retail DVD. Ars tracks down the voice of Tom Servo and the Excecutive VP of Legend Films to see just how much harder it is to mock new movies.
Can burning excess fat be as easy as exhaling?
Engineering mice with a fat-burning strategy from bacteria keeps the animals thin. Researchers at University of California, transplanted a fat-burning pathway used by bacteria and plants into mice. The genetic alterations enabled the animals to convert fat into carbon dioxide and remain lean while eating the equivalent of a fast-food diet.
Firefox 3.5 for 35 days dreaming about the future of the web
Over the next 35 days we?ll be talking about all of the new developer features in Firefox 3.5. The upcoming release of Firefox 3.5 is a big upgrade for users. It includes new privacy features, improvements in interactive performance and a new JavaScript engine that will improve the experience for users using script-heavy web sites.
Can Computer Nerds Save Journalism?
Spurred by the success of content-driven Web sites such as Digg, journalism schools aren't just incorporating computer skills into their curriculums ? they're recruiting techies with full-ride scholarships
How To Reboot Star Wars
Now that both Batman and Star Trek have enjoyed cinematic reinventions, it's only a matter of time before Hollywood reboots the franchise that rebooted entertainment itself. Here's how the inevitable Star Wars reinvention could be fantastic instead of embarrassing.
Most Massive Black Hole Discovered In Nearby Galaxy
The black hole, in galaxy M87 -- a mere 50 million light years away -- is two to three times heftier than previously thought weighing in at a whopping 6.4 billion times the mass of the Sun.
Biomimicry: why the world is full of intelligent design
Forget human ingenuity - the best source of ideas for cutting-edge technology might be in nature, according to experts in 'biomimicry'
Jellyfish threaten to 'dominate' oceans
Giant jellyfish are taking over parts of the world's oceans due to overfishing and other human activities, researchers say......................
Apple plans to ship Snow Leopard in Sept.
Apple today announced that it will launch its next operating system, dubbed Snow Leopard, in September, and charge just $29 for the upgrade.
Pro-Western bloc defeats Hezbollah in crucial poll
A Western-backed coalition appeared to have retained its parliamentary majority in the face the Hezbollah-led opposition. The Pro-Western bloc won 70 out of the 128-seat parliament, giving it a narrow majority over Hezbollah, the opposition.
Endless Forms: Charles Darwin's Influence on Visual Arts
It?s hard to exaggerate just how widely Darwin?s ideas on natural selection and the evolution of human kind traveled in the cultural milieu of his day. Artists of all shades reacted to his revolutionary theories, and this exhibit attempts to capture their range of responses in all sorts of mediums, including paintings, photographs and sketches.
Pirate Party wins seat at EU Parliament
A political party which is made up of pirates is to set sail for Brussels after winning a seat at the EU Parliament.
Old Woman Survives 3 Days in Bathtub Thanks to Rubber Duck!
Shirley Madsen, who turned 90 Thursday, survived three days trapped in her bathtub by drinking water from a rubber duck.
Man entices Dolphin with bottle of Beer
Beggar the Dolphin has been known to track boats as soon as they enter his territory, then go from boat to boat until he finds one willing to feed him.
The Biggest U.S. Metro Areas in 2025
County-by-county growth patterns were analyzed within each state, and then to predict metropolitan growth at five-year intervals between 2005 and 2025. NYC still leads the way and Raleigh, NC will grow at the fastest pace, doubling to 1.9 million.
Korena Roberts Allegedly Lured Her Victim Through Craigslist
An Oregon woman charged with killing a 21-year-old pregnant woman and then claiming the woman's baby as her own had lured her victim to her home through Craigslist.Authorities believe that Heather Megan Snively, whose body was found in a crawl space in Korena Elaine Roberts' home on Friday, had been using the online classified service to find
Top 10 Most Crooked CEOs of All Time
List of top ten most crooked CEOs of all time. They were all convicted thats a good thing at least.
How 5 Different People See WebMD
Seriously though, I thought we were past this whole swine flu thing....
Cardboard Tech Makes Disposable Statement
Lifelike, compelling cardboard gadgets make a statement about the disposable nature of our tech lifestyles.
Ex-Gitmo prisoner: US tortured me with needles, IV tubes
A former prisoner held at Guantanamo Bay says he was never interrogated about the reason the US said they?d arrested him for ? even after seven years in captivity.He also provided a graphic account of new elements of what may be considered ?ad-lib? torture- guards inappropriately using hypodermic needles and IV tubes intended for forced feeding
Oregon Boy Struck by Lightning
Austin Melton was at a basketball game at La Pine High School when a thunderstorm knocked out the lights, so he went outside to take a look. He recalls that one of his friends warned him not to."What's the worst that's going to happen?" Austin replied. "I'm going to get struck by lightning?"And two minutes later, he was.
Why Your Brain Just Can't Remember That Word
Most of the time the brain works as it ought to: limbs move, memories are retrieved and experiences processed. But occasionally things go awry. 'Tip-of-the-tongue' moments and déjà vu are phenomena that reveal our brains' occasional slip-ups ? now we're a little closer to understanding both experiences.
Why I Took This Crummy Newsweek Job (by Stephen Colbert)
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. You're reading Stephen Colbert. And for that I apologize. The last thing I want is to contribute to the corrosive influence of the print media. I prefer to yell my opinions at you in person.
World's Smallest Microwave Is USB Powered
The Beanzawave is special: It is powered by a laptop computer's USB port. So now you don't have to leave your computer even for a cup of coffee or a delicious bowl of piping hot Top Ramen.
iPhone 3G 2009 Complete Feature Guide
As expected, the new Apple iPhone 3G 2009 is out. Here you will find all the information you want, updated constantly and in real time from our live WWDC 2009 coverage.
Top 6 Villains for Spider-Man 4
Over the weekend, one of the Spider-Man 4 producers remarked that the film will be shot in NYC and will feature a villain from NYC. After going through decades of characters, here are the top 7 possibilities.
Rainforest is worth more standing
A new analysis has shown that payments to reduce carbon emissions from the forests could generate more income than palm oil production on deforested land.
The Huffington Post Interviews Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)
Kathleen Wells of The Huffington Post interviews 2008 presidential candidate Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) on the subject of foreign policy. Dr. Paul discusses how even though the administration has changed, the policies haven't.
Politico: Sarah Palin versus the GOP
Sarah Palin?s on-again, off-again appearance at Monday night?s gala GOP fundraising dinner is off ? again. After being invited ? for a second time ? to speak to the annual joint fundraiser for the NRCC and the NRSC, Palin was told abruptly Saturday night that she would not be allowed to address the thousands of Republicans there after all.
AT&T Is SCREWING OVER US iPhone Users!
What's the deal with AT&T? How long have they had to prep for this stuff? It's not like its new or fancy technology. It's pretty tough to justify this lag in support for iPhone 3.0 features. Lets get with the program, AT&T.
How Pirates Shook European Politics
With 7.1 percent of the vote, the Swedish Pirate Party has shocked its critics and secured a seat in the European Parliament. The Pirates received more votes from those under 30 than any other party in the European elections yesterday, and this was celebrated with pints of rum and loads of pirate chants.
Fan Calls Out Pro Athlete When Refusing Autograph For Kid
As far as I'm concerned, this is just one of the things that goes along with multimillion dollar paychecks. Get the ***** over it!
Riyadh Shows First Movie in Decades
For the first time in three decades, Saudis in the nation's capital did something that most Westerners take for granted ? they went to the movies. But it wasn't exactly date night. No women were allowed.
How the Mind Controls Pain
Science is beginning to investigate and support the role of therapies such as biofeedback and meditation in pain control. The idea that the mind has power over the body may be especially useful to chronic pain patients who often find themselves without satisfactory medical treatments.
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