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Top news on 15 September 2009 |
Obama Says He's Expecting 'Good Health Care Bill'
President Obama said he is confident Congress will pass "a good health care bill," as months of rancor over reforming the nation's health care system seemed to be easing Sunday, with the White House playing down an immediate role for a government insurance option.
Philadelphia To Shut Down All Public Libraries
What frugal person doesn't like libraries? They're like a video store, only better. Which is why we're horrified to learn that thanks to the economic meltdown and the state of Pennsylvania's inability to pass its budget, the Philadelphia Free Library is closing on October 2nd. They'll be ending all services and programs, and closing the buildings.
Badass Street Fighter Art
30 Powerful and Inspiring Street Fighter Character Artworks
Lost in Translation: The Difficulties of Autism & Immigrants
Autism is tough to diagnose and treat, but for immigrant families, this can be a near-impossible task.
China 'covers suicide bridge in butter'
Government officials in south-east China have ordered workers to cover a 1,000 ft long steel bridge in butter to prevent citizens from using it to attempt suicide.
The Funny, Weird, and Horrifying World of Hello Kitty
The world of Hello Kitty encompasses a vast collection of strange products that dazzle the mind and serve as material for an extensive list of noteworthy weirdness.
Why Profit Shut Down Cali Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
More than two dozen people were arrested and 14 medical marijuana dispensaries shuttered late last week by local authorities in the San Diego area. It seems as if the arrests were made due to a breach of a cooperative, which by definition cannot operate for its own or its members' profit.
Jupiter Turned Comet Into "Moon" for 12 Years
Sixty years ago, Jupiter carried on a 12-year fling with an extra "moon" then casually cast it aside?and the gas giant will likely do it again within decades, scientists announced today.
Will AI Surpass Human Intelligence By 2020?
Artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence after 2020, predicts Vernor Vinge, a world-renowned pioneer in AI, who has warned about the risks and opportunities that an electronic super-intelligence would offer to mankind.
Kanye Is A Douchebag: Here are 11 Quotes to Prove It
After Sunday night's VMA debacle Kanye West is indeed A douchebag and here are 11 quotes that have come out of his mouth to prove it.
Del Potro Upsets Federer to win U.S. Open title
NEW YORK -- Juan Martin del Potro has ended Roger Federer's run of dominance at the U.S. Open, stunning the top-ranked Swiss great in five sets to win in his first Grand Slam final.
Rachel Weiner: 9/12 Tea Party Photo: False Image Spread By A
Tea Party protesters trying to tout the size of their march on Washington last weekend have been passing around a photo of a packed National Mall. But the picture is years old.
Where to Now NASA: the Moon? Mars? Science?
The Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee has just released a summary of their report. This Augustine summary discusses the future of US manned space exploration. It makes one critical point: NASA is woefully underfunded to accomplish its stated goals.
NFL players to donate brains for concussion research
Three active NFL players are joining former players in agreeing to donate their brains after death to a Boston University medical school program that studies sports brain injuries. The players' brains and spinal cord tissue will go to the Center for...
Patrick Swayze Dies
Patrick Swayze died today after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. He was the star of such ...
China's GDP to See Near Double Digit Growth in 2009
But the question is...can they hold it up? For U.S. business, it?s not an academic question. America?s health depends on the answer.
How to Take Photos from the Edge of Space for $150
Scientists and students alike have previously launched low-budget balloons that rise to the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere, snapping unbelievable photos from near-space. But MIT's Icarus team managed the same feat using only off-the-shelf items, and for a measly cost of $150. Here's how they did it.
10 of the Craziest Baseball Rules from the Past
In the 1800s, baseball was a goofy game with a lot of stupid rules. These guys would probably crap themselves if they had to face guys like Justin Verlander or Alex Rodriguez today.
Why do American tech firms need so many immigrant employees
America can't be the world's tech leader without immigration reform. The tech industry has long criticized the United States' byzantine immigration restrictions. Every year, the government allows just 85,000 skilled workers to enter the country legally?far fewer than the industry says is optimal.
Tennis Champ Jack Kramer dies at 88
Jack Kramer, a tennis champion in the 1940s and '50s and a promoter of the sport for more 60 years, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. He was 88.
The 15 Most Shameless Fake Photos Ever Passed Off as Real
For as long as there have been photos, there have been clumsy and blatant attempts to manipulate them. These are 15 of the worst.
Megan Fox Wears a Bag on Her Head
In an unprecedented interview move, Megan Fox gets totally ignored and forced into putting a bag on her head.
Turning flip-flops into art
Kenyans recycle beach debris - including flip-flops - into colorful toys and wearable jewelry.
Jay Leno Restores a Childhood Favorite: The Ford Galaxie
Jay's been busy preparing his new TV show. But that's not all he's been working on. Here, he writes about his recent work restoring a 1966 Ford Galaxie 7 Litre?a car just like the one his dad owned when Jay was 16.
Giant Panda Calls Reveal Sex Talk
Giant panda bleat calls, often emitted during the panda's mating season, have just been deciphered, according to a new study that reveals males broadcast information about their size, while females advertise how old they are. The study is the first to examine the informational content of any giant panda vocalization.
Astronaut Urine Creates a Surprisingly Attractive Light Show
That's no comet. This photo actually shows a trail of urine and waste water streaming out of the shuttle Discovery. The waste froze upon release, then quickly sublimated into a sparkling, glowing vapor.
Hackers with Malware PWN New York Times Online Ads
A security breach is forcing The New York Times to suspend online ads that are automatically inserted onto its web site through third-party sellers.The move comes after an apparent security loophole allowed a seemingly innocuous advertisement to be ?switched? to a click-ad hosting malware.
Showerheads May Harbor Bacteria Dangerous to Some
Researchers at the University of Colorado tested 45 showers in five states as part of a larger study of the microbiology of air and water in homes, schools and public buildings. They report their shower findings in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Ichiro sets record with ninth straight 200-hit season
Ichiro Suzuki has become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons.
Obama seeks LEED certification for White House
Going far beyond the organic vegetable garden and playground made from recycled materials, President Barack Obama intends to get the White House LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Research Claims that Legendary Man-Eating Bird did Exist
A giant man-eating bird that appears in ancient Maori legends did actually exist, according to a new research. Scientists now think the stories handed down by word of mouth and depicted in rock drawings refer to Haast's eagle, a raptor that became extinct just 500 years ago.
Snake with foot found in China
A snake with a single clawed foot has been discovered in China, according to reports.
DIY Rail Gun is Terrifying, Comes with Building Instructions
Have you ever wanted to know how to build your very own railgun? Today's your lucky day
Top 10 Female Spies In History
Some of the greatest spies had the best cover of all, they were women.
GE boosts offshore wind with acquisition
General Electric filled out its offshore wind turbine portfolio by buying ScanWind, which makes direct-drive turbine components. GE on Monday said that it has completed the acquisition, which was valued at a about $18.5 million.
40GB Apple TV Quietly Killed, 160GB Cut to $229 - Apple TV P
Good news if you've thought about using an Apple TV to tinker with Boxee, or setup a media server. Apple slashed the 160GB model to $229 overnight (was $329), and ditched the $229 40GB version altogether.
Yahoo Sells $150 Million Worth Of Alibaba.com Shares
Yahoo has raised approximately $150 million by selling 57.48 million Alibaba.com shares, according to a term sheet obtained by Reuters earlier on Monday.
When is Comic Book Rape NOT Comic Book Rape?
According to one of Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man writers, gaining consent by tricking someone into thinking that you're Peter Parker is not considered rape.
NASA Rocket to Create Clouds Tuesday
A rocket experiment set to launch Tuesday aims to create artificial clouds at the outermost layers of Earth's atmosphere.
AT&T to FCC: gaming is not "broadband," but an added service
The computer/video game industry is peeved at AT&T for suggesting that real-time gaming isn't a core part of broadband like e-mail and Web browsing, but that it's instead an "aspirational service."
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