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360 Panorama does instant, awesome panoramas (122 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:02 +0000

Want to grab a quick panoramic picture with your iPhone? The makers of the popular RedLaser app have released a new app today that can create one in real-time using your iPhone's video camera. Read this blog post by Josh Lowensohn on Web Crawler.

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GM Boosts Production Target of Chevy Volt By 50% (258 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:10:21 +0000

There's no better time to make a public announcement than when you have the President of the United States with you. Today,President Barack Obama visited the Detroit-Hamtramck plant where GM is building its Volt. They announced they would increase 2012 production of the Volt by a remarkable 50 percent due to strong and increasing public demand.

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Motorola defends Droid X antenna design (121 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:10:03 +0000

Yeah, Motorola is on the war path against Apple and it continues today.

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Cleanup of Michigan River Oil Spill Will Take Months (171 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:50:17 +0000

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. ? Officials investigating the cause of a huge oil spill along a major river in southern Michigan say it will take months to clean up the mess, and damage to wetlands and wildlife may last considerably longer. Enbridge Inc., the Canadian owner of the ruptured pipeline that released the crude into the Kalamazoo River, says the...

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Ariz. Governor Willing to "Tweak" Immigration Law (147 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:40:02 +0000

Since U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton put on hold the most controversial parts of the law, hundreds of e-mails and phone calls -- including some threats -- have poured into the courthouse. Gov. Jan Brewer has vowed not to back down, but she said Friday she'd consider changes to "tweak" the law to respond to the parts Bolton faulted.

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9 Greatest Stick Foods of All Time (141 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:30:02 +0000

Seriously - why bother with modern conveniences like plates and silverware and dishwashers? Everyone knows everything tastes better served on a stick (or in stick-form) anyway.

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Decision near on Maxine Waters ethics case - Jonathan Allen (56 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:29:58 +0000

The committee investigating�her ties to a local�bank could�announce its next steps before recess.

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15 Pro Athletes Whose Names Wreak Havoc on Beat Writers (151 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:20:02 +0000

These are the athletes that may be fan-favorites, but journalists across the globe loathe typing their names.

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Cheeseburger in Gas Tank Causes $1,000 in Damages (179 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:40:03 +0000

A South Carolina woman who thought her car was running "rugged" late last week took the vehicle to a local mechanic -- and what he found did not ease her anxiety pangs.

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U.S. suffers worst month in Afghanistan (183 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:30:04 +0000

Six U.S. service members were killed in southern Afghanistan in the past two days, the NATO-led command said, making the death toll in July the deadliest month for American forces since the war in Afghanistan started nine years ago.

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World of Warcraft Quitter: "I Was Addicted" (342 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:20:03 +0000

Nicky Haik was stuck at home sick for a week when he was 13. Out of boredom, he started playing WoW. Over the next five years, he spent somewhere between 175 and 200 solid days (4,000+ hours), playing the game. At 18 he finally decided it was time to quit, and did so earlier this month in extraordinary fashion.

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Court: Marijuana Use NOT a Reason To Take Mother's Kids (270 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:10:03 +0000

The state cannot take children away from a mother simply because she tests positive for marijuana use, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. According to the decision, reversing a Marion County juvenile court ruling, the children can't be taken away without evidence showing the mother's cannabis use endangers the kids.

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Man Teams Up with Mother Bear to Rescue Cub from Net (Video) (181 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:00:03 +0000

Amateur video by an Alaskan fisherman shows the dramatic rescue.

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Top 5 Culinary Absurditites at Comic-Con (227 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:50:05 +0000

Zombie blood, anyone?

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A Concise Guide to the 8 Best States for Corporations (131 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:50:04 +0000

Entrepreneurs often struggle to determine the best state to incorporate their business in. Each state differs in their incentives and penalties for doing business, which makes the decision of where to set up home base an especially weighty one with consequences that apply over the lifetime of the business.

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£1.2m car clamped outside Harrods (147 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:50:03 +0000

The Qatari royal family decided not to take advantage of Harrods' valet parking and will have to pay �150 to have each car released.

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Daft Punk's Tron Legacy Score Leaked (242 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:40:02 +0000

How many times have we heard about Daft Punk's music getting leaked? At this point it's really starting to get ridiculous but that doesn't stop people from uploading raw material online and claiming that it?s been taken directly from the group. Several tracks have been posted via alexdraft26. Link to the tracks in the second paragraph.

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5 iPad Apps for Travelers (246 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:04 +0000

Travelers have a variety of apps to choose from that will help them out during their travels. Here are 5 great iPad Apps that are great for travelers.

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My favorite parasitic flatworm - The Oatmeal (665 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:50:04 +0000

Dicrocoelium dendriticum, I salute you.

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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Silver Surfer leaked? (134 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:50:03 +0000

Silver Surfer might be be a new playable character in the upcoming game Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Which will possibly have Galactus as the main boss!

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The Web's New Gold Mine: Your Secrets (164 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:50:02 +0000

One of the fastest-growing businesses on the Internet,is the business of spying on Internet users. Tracking of consumers has grown both far more pervasive and far more intrusive than is realized by all but a handful of people in the vanguard of the industry. Profiles of individuals, constantly refreshed, are bought and sold.

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Maryland Declares September 21 'Civilization V Day' (276 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:40:04 +0000

Maryland Governor proclaims, September 21 as Sid Meier's Civilization V Day.

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5 Trades MLB Teams Should Make Before The Deadline (145 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:40:03 +0000

There are still plenty of deals to be made as contenders solidify their rosters and their counterparts try and get some value for veterans. Even after a flurry of moves Thursday, a bevy of talent remains available. Let's play matchmaker!

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Amazing Science-Fiction and Fantasy Themed Sand Sculptures (121 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:30:04 +0000

From Star Wars to Jaws, these sand sculptures look like they could come alive any second now.

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Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Drug Cartel Killed (130 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:30:04 +0000

One of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Ignacio "Nacho Coronel" has been killed in a gunbattle with soldiers.

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Bethesda Not Planning Wii or Motion Control Games (258 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:30:02 +0000

Bethesda is waiting on adding Kinect or Move support to games, and isn't working on a Wii title, nor are they rushing to add 3D. Bethseda is also not making a Facebook game. He didn't mention it, but I assume Howard is not working on a browser-based, casual MMO either. Instead they'll be creating the epic games gamers actually want.

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Inside The Datacenters Powering Six Top Social Sites (216 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:40:05 +0000

With the news that Twitter will be building its own managed data center, this article looks a bit more at the data center technology behind some of the top social sites and how they are applying innovative techniques, energy efficiency, and managing information.

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Drew Carey Slowly Morphs Into Bob Barker's Body (224 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:40:03 +0000

Long time fat ass, Drew Carey is finally gaining control of his eating habits. Perhaps it was because the shows producers took Bob Barker's advice and had him spayed or neutered.

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Is White Privilege a Myth? (465 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:30:02 +0000

Virginia Senator Jim Webb urges an end to government diversity programs, saying that they hurt deserving whites and benefit people not entitled to them. This is a debate we should have, but can we?

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40 Birds With Headaches (167 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:20:03 +0000

Here is evidence that these little guys are in need of a few Advils.

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Bullock Wants to Be Removed From Oil Spill Campaign (164 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:20:02 +0000

Sandra Bullock wants to withdraw from her involvement in a celebrity-filled campaign seeking to draw attention to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico amid questions about the corporate sponsorship of the group organizing the campaign.

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Can Surfing the Internet Help You Lose Weight? (330 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000

A new study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research finds that the more people log on to certain websites, the less weight they gain.

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Our 10 Favorite (Alleged) Steroid Using Celebrities (186 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:20:03 +0000

Steroids are bad for you. Everyone knows that. That doesn't change the fact that there were many lovable celebs who were accused of using steroids. Here are our favorite performance-enhanced celebs.

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Afghan leak: Wikileaks' Assange denies 'blood on (205 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:03 +0000

The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.

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Fire Marshal Tries to Keep Pot Heads from Coming Down (204 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:50:03 +0000

When Oregon NORML's Cannabis Cafe opens at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, only 49 people at a time will be allowed in the paneled basement, the Portland Fire marshal has decreed.

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iPad makes powerful impact amongst businesses (364 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:30:03 +0000

Apple, known for courting consumers with sleek designs and easy-to-use software, is making inroads with corporations that say the iPad can make workers more productive without putting sensitive customer information at risk.

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Obama: Time for Rangel to end career "with dignity" (186 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:10:04 +0000

Barack Obama has kept mum on the fate of Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) for days -- but he tells CBS News that it's time for the embattled 80-year-old former Ways and Means Chairman to end his career "with dignity.""I think Charlie Rangel served a very long time and served-- his constituents very well. But these-- allegations are very troubling,"

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360 Panorama: Panoramic iPhone Photography Made easy (197 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:40:04 +0000

Today, 360 Panorama was released for the iPhone, and it brings auto real time stitching into the practical realm of panoramic photography.

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Will Facebook Ever Be Replaced? (205 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:40:03 +0000

Much to its credit, Facebook (which may not even qualify as a start-up any longer) has stood firm in the rapid river that is the modern social web and has grown into one of the most powerful web properties online. Could it be that Facebook has found a unique formula that protects them from obsolescence and makes it irreplaceable?

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Five Interesting Playable YouTube Games (223 diggs)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:30:03 +0000

Did you know that there are interactive games on YouTube? Here are five of the best.

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