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Top news on 18 September 2009 |
Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 6
What's new in Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 6? Well... first of all, there is no more Usplash. Secondly, the Ubuntu Software Store application is now present and it is available under the System menu. Other than that, the GNOME desktop environment has been updated to version 2.28 RC1 (2.27.92), the Linux kernel packages are now at version 2.6.31-10.34.
Bill O'Reilly Backs Public Option (VIDEO)
Bombastic Fox News host Bill O'Reilly made a rather notable policy pronouncement on Wednesday's show: he supports the creation of a government-managed health care plan if it provides working Americans with an affordable option to other private insurance plans. In other words, he supports the public option now being....
Gulf of Mexico Threatened by Biofuel Production
A new study says efforts to shrink the massive, oxygen-depleted dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico will be stifled if the U.S. continues to increase its biofuel production.
OS X Browser Speed Wars: May the Fastest App Win
No matter how happy you are with your current Web browser, chances are you?ve wondered if another browser would make your Web wanderings faster, easier, or at least a little more festive. We speculate about that too (probably far too often), so we decided to run some tests, compare features and figure out which browser currently rules the Web.
The 10 Most Obnoxious Cell Phone Callers
A growing number of imbeciles have been concocting new ways to irritate the ever-living ***** out of us by using their cell phones improperly. Even worse, these people will never learn.
Gary Busey Defined In 5 Great/Crazy Videos
If you?re not familiar with Gary Busey or if you never had a chance to witness the greatness that was I?m With Busey, you really should watch this interview with the living legend first to begin to understand how the man operates ? his operative mode strangely and eternally stuck at defective.
Reboot Your Brain? Science Says It's Possible
Contrary to popular belief, recent studies have found that there are probably ways to regenerate brain matter. Animal studies conducted at the National Institute on Aging Gerontology Research Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for example, have...
The Engadget Show premieres!
The very first, full-length Engadget Show is up. Josh and Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein sit down for an in-depth discussion, then Nilay and Paul join the fray for a dissection of recent news -- including the recent Apple iPod event, the Motorola CLIQ, and a hands-on with the Nokia N900!
**BREAKING** House Votes to Cut ALL Funds to ACORN
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) offered the Defund-ACORN bill to the Student Loans bill. The House vote convincingly to cut ALL federal funds to ACORN.Vote: 345 to 75. Complete results here.Developing?
Facebook Political Scandals--Run For Office At Your Own Risk
Social networking profiles can be dangerous for everyone. Even the most harmless photo, when uploaded, can be used against you. For the politician it can be deadly. Here: a few stories of ruin or disgrace brought upon those politicos unfortunate enough to have Facebook used against them.
24 More Examples Of Good Actors Doing Bad Movies
It's pretty depressing to see just how many great actors have sold out to act in horrible films.
10 Giant HD Screens We'd Die to Game On
By now, you are probably more than familiar with the huge punt-blocking screen in Cowboys Stadium, but it's not the only game in town. Here's a list of other enormous displays we wouldn't mind doing a little gaming on.
New Space Station Tech Maps Earth's Coasts
An extensive imaging project aboard the International Space Station may give scientists their first look at Earth's coasts on a global scale. For 20 years, researchers have used light-splitting devices mounted in aircraft to study coastal regions on Earth. This week, the effort expands into space with an instrument, HICO, arriving at the ISS.
When Music Meets Movies: The 10 Greatest Hollywood Decisions
For every Glitter there's a Big Lebowski, for every Crossroads a High Fidelity. Here, a tribute to great marriages between music and film.
Teen Birth Rates Higher in Highly Religious States
U.S. states whose residents have more conservative religious beliefs on average tend to have higher rates of teenagers giving birth, a new study suggests.
Palm announces 1st Quarter results: $2.8m profit on $68m rev
Did the Pre deliver for the handset maker as they hoped?
15 Most Cinematic Gaming Moments
With Gamer on the horizon, this article celebrates the moments when games and movies converge, creating scenes that would look as good on cinema screens as they do on our battered portable tellies. So, rest your joypad on one knee, rest your DVD remote on the other knee, and join in. How many have you played?
Acrobatic Octopus Arm Could Be Model for Flexible Robots
Though coordinating eight separate arms might seem a tricky task for an octopus brain, what's really demanding is controlling the arms' flexible, infinitely variable movements. Now researchers have figured out part of their secret.
IBM, Cisco to Pilot SmartGrid With 75K San Jose Guinea Pigs
In partnership with IBM, Cisco and Pacific Gas & Electric, the City of San Jose has launched a SmartGrid prototype project to add smart meters to 75,000 businesses and homes. IBM is also unveiling a new software tool to make it easier for utilities expand smart grids.
The First Clown In Space! (no, seriously)
...and he's also bringing red clown noses to try to lighten things up on the orbiting space station.
Obama Needs an Olympic Mind
The 2016 Olympics will be awarded in two weeks. Chicago's chances may well hinge on whether Obama shows up in Copenhagen to make the sales pitch...
Washington D.C. Claims Top Spot For Wealthy Young
Washington, D.C. has become the favorite area for wealthy young adults, with the nation's highest percentage of 25-34 year-olds making more than $100,000 a year, according to a new analysis.
Why You Can't Get a Good Phone With Verizon
Why does the U.S. carrier known for the best network have the worst smartphones? Verizon gets plaudits for its coverage and call quality, but consistently loses out to AT&T, T-Mobile and even Sprint when it comes to getting the newest high-end handsets.
The 10 Worst Movies to Open at #1
The thing about all these movies is that they?re passively bad. Everybody already knew they would suck, and they?re quickly forgotten. Sometimes, however, a movie opens at #1 that is really bad. Offensively bad. Beg-for-your-money-back, sign-of-the-impending-apocalypse bad. Here are the 10 Worst Movies to Open at #1.
Can You Live Without a Car?
I?ll spare you the environmental lecture?Just imagine your life with out a car payment. Sounds pretty nice, right? Read on to see how you can make it a reality. Even better: you don?t have to wear spandex biking shorts.
Handle With Care: 9 Potentially Harmful House Plants
They're beautiful to look at and can help improve air quality, but some of the most prized house plants harbor some potentially harmful toxins. Here are nine plants to handle with care.
Why Patrick Swayze Was The Second Best Movie Star Ever
On September 14th, 2009, the world lost Patrick Swayze. During his 30-year acting career, he played the role of a Commie-killing high school football player, dancer, Civil War soldier, bouncer, surfing bank robber, ghost, transvestite, trucker, Allan Quartermain, singing cartoon dog, and pedophile.
Cops find a roach hiding in a suspect's dreadlocks
From the moment Palo Alto police pulled over a driver for speeding Monday night, the list of charges against him began piling up. They didn't stop until the suspect was back at the police station, where a tall sergeant looked down at his head and saw a marijuana cigarette stashed in his dreadlocked hair.
China Can Generate All Electricity from Wind Power by 2030
China is on a roll. The country has doubled its installed wind power every year for the past five years and a new study shows the country should keep it up. Researchers from Harvard and Beijing Tsinghua University have found that China could meet all of their electricity demands from wind power through 2030.
iPhone users stingy with their ad clicks, says study
Individuals betting on mobile advertising being the next frontier may want to back their covered wagon up- a new report says that mobile users, and particularly iPhone users, are not very generous with their clicks.
World?s tallest man Sultan Kösen seeks love ? and a big car
When you are the tallest man in the world, some family chores are easier than others.
UFC's Dana White Destroys Boxing & Floyd Mayweather
"Boxing fans show up to see Floyd Mayweather not fight," UFC president Dana White said. "This guy will run around in circles ? you're going to pay $55, $60 to see 'Dancing With the Stars' with Mayweather again."
How GNOME and KDE spend their money
If you have been assuming, as I have, that GNOME has more corporate support than KDE, and a larger budget, a look at the latest report for GNOME and KDE may surprise you. Together, the two reports give an entirely different impression than you might assume.
Couple Robbed During Dumpster Sex by Egg Wielding Assailants
An intimate romp in a trash bin in Wichita, Kansas is interrupted by robbers.
Woman's Letters to Troops Span Six Wars
Barbara Spanier has been sending letters from home to troops since 1944.
Skeleton Found at Roman Site In Brit. Stumps Archaeologists
A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood, Roman sites in Britain is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham.
Meat chocolate leaves salami aftertaste!
MEAT-FLAVOURED CHOCOLATE might not be everyone's idea of delicious, but a Kiwi chocolatier claims her new salami-tinged treats are just that.
Iceland Switching Gears from Hydrogen to Electric Cars
Fresh buzz from the Driving Sustainability '09 conference and an intimate conversation with Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.
The REAL Reasons We Eat Too Much
We all know that we are supposed to eat healthy portions ? so why do we cram grub down our foodholes in excess?
Panda Party!!! [PIC]
OMG (did I use that right?) how much fun does this look?!? This is my list of favorite things: 1. Pandas, 2. Playing on a rocking horse in a little pool. And this is both things!!!
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