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Top 10 2008 Hybrids
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:58pm
Hybrid rankings have often been simplistic: Most are little more than lists of the highest-mileage models on the market. Here, we ranked hybrids based on how much fuel savings they get when compared to their non-hybrid version, as well as how much all that saved gas is going to cost you. -
Hardly Working: You'll Never Guess
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:54pm
Hardly Working: You'll Never Guess -
IP hypocrisy: US likes WTO rulings only when it wins
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:52pm
The US likes to call out other countries for not being tough enough with intellectual property rules, and it tosses countries like Russia, China, and even Israel onto "watch lists" and "priority watch lists" in an attempt to force changes. -
Clothing Of The Future as seen in 1930s
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:45pm
They were quite right about the men's costume being fitted with a telephone. -
Let's Talk about Prostitution. Why is it Illegal? [COMIC]
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:36pm
The criminalization of prostitution is usually the product of a moralizing impulse in politics. Why should prostitution be considered any kind of crime? -
John C. Dvorak: The iPhone Is No Desktop
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:35pm
People are willing to make a device that you can drop in the toilet or leave in a taxi cab the next desktop computing platform. Ridiculous. -
Is too much innovation a bad thing?
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:33pm
Innovation expert Scott Anthony in the excellent post Innovation Gone Overboard. His point: Companies often try to freshen their existing products with too much innovation; the 37th button on the remote. But their mistake is your opportunity. Automakers, for example, are... -
Monkey's Thoughts Move Robot on Other Side of the Planet
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:21pm
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have used a monkey's brain activity to control a robot on the other side of the globe. In what researchers tout as a first-of-its-kind experiment, monkeys' thoughts controlled the walking patterns of a robot in Japan. "They can walk in complete synchronization," said Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who also is -
The ultimate identity theft: "house stealing"
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:20pm
The FBI issued a warning today about "a totally new kind of crime: house stealing." It combines the twin dangers of identity theft and mortgage fraud. Incredibly, some people are being victimized while still occupying their homes. -
People with Cotard's Syndrome think they're dead or decaying
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:20pm
Fortunately, this disorder is pretty rare; can you imagine going through "life" convinced that your body was putrefying? Other symptoms can include the belief that vital organs are missing or that (conversely) they're immortal. -
300 million dead
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:20pm
An important and stirring article by P.Z. Myers. It's about the American peoples' apathy toward the Iraq War. -
Sam Stein: Pastor Of Clinton's Former Church Defends Wright
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 3:20pm
The pastor at the church that Clinton did once attend has recently expressed public support for Wright. He's even proclaimed it a "grave injustice" to make a judgment on Wright based off of "two or three sound bites," and criticized those who would "use a few of [Wright's] quotes to polarize." -
Human spit contains 1,116 unique proteins
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 2:04pm
U.S. researchers have identified all 1,116 unique proteins found in human saliva glands, a discovery they said on Tuesday could usher in a wave of convenient, spit-based diagnostic tests that could be done without the need for a single drop of blood. -
See The World's Lightest Cell Phone
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 2:04pm
The Guinness World Records named the Modu phone as the lightest cell phone in the world. At just 1.5 ounces and 2.8 by 1.4 by 0.3 inches, the Modu is a full ounce lighter than the already miniature Pantech C300. Without a doubt, it's the tiniest cell phone I've seen outside of Zoolander. -
Futuristic Floor Glows With Each Footstep
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 1:35pm
Now this is cool!! A glowing rug could replace nightlights and keep you from stubbing a toe. -
Is Barack Obama "American" Enough to Win the Presidency?
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 1:35pm
Having resisted for so long being typecast as the black candidate, Obama could no longer hold off plunging into the debate that still divides so much of America. The consensus was that Obama might have stanched the bleeding among Democratic primary voters, but that the race-issue will continue to dog him. -
Deep Throat as you've never seen it before (SFW)
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 1:20pm
The entire Deep Throat at one frame per second and arranged in a dense grid. This grid is ordered not by the narrative, but by the overall luminosity, as the films are rearranged and represented in their entirety.BTW, the "details" link from that page is NSFW -
International Dance Party in a Box = Infinite Party Loop
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 1:19pm
The International Dance Party looks like an unassuming flight box. But as soon as its radar detects people dancing, its motorized face drops to reveal lights, fog, ground effects, a disco ball, and two speakers running 600 watts of the world's best unfiltered Eurohouse and other assorted Electro Boogie. -
10 Must-See History-Making Sights
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:55pm
Spanning five continents, the following are 10 must-see monuments. Heralded for their architectural or historical significance, such sites, says Lisa Ackerman of the World Monuments Fund, are "examples of where civilization has left its mark." -
I wanna be the next Digg - Stop Lying to Yourself - Video
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:53pm
Stop lying to yourself and people will start believingPeople are tricking themselves, I think if everyone starts looking inside of themselves they will find that they can find happiness and more importantly TRUE Happiness and success. People stop lying to yourself. -
Beautiful (Disturbing) Pics of "Pollution" From Soviet Era
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:52pm
Beautiful, moving, often horrifying photos documenting effects of decades of Soviet pollution & environmental indifference. Photog, Gerd Ludwig, is 1 of leading contemporary photogs; has spent years studying/documenting Soviet Union & elements of its legacy. -
9 People Who Did It Anyway
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:30pm
When you tell someone they can’t do something, it often serves as a motivation to prove you’re wrong, and disabled people are no exception. Of course, that’s not the only reason they do exactly what they are supposedly not able to do. Inspiring read! -
The Sad Death of a Digg Comments Thread [cartoon]
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:25pm
Too often true. -
A Statement on Wright from the Clinton's Presidential Pastor
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:20pm
"Those of us who are white Americans would do well to listen carefully to Dr. Wright rather than to use a few of his quotes to polarize. This is a critical time in America's history as we seek to repent of our racism. No matter which candidates prevail, let us use this time to listen again to one another and not to distort one another's truth." -
Microsoft top brass 'burned' by Vista problems
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:10pm
One executive, Mike Nash, complained he was "burned" so badly by compatibility issues he was left with "a $2100 email machine". -
Alt Text: Perils of Joining the iPod Nation
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 12:09pm
'I feel a little odd about buying anything labeled classic, though. In marketing, classic is a way of making timidity and obstinacy sound cutting-edge. You're on the avant-garde forefront of resisting change! You hated anything new before hating anything new was trendy!' -
Just like I always wanted! My own little bunny rabbit.
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 11:48am
I will hug him, and stroke him, and cuddle him, and sing to him, and call him George. -
STOP DARTH WEINSTEIN VIDEO nsfw non bleep version
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 11:34am
... A few days ago in the Weinstein Company Main Office -
Digg and Revision3's Kevin Rose on Blip.tv
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 11:14am
Revision3, the edgy MTV-style "TV network for the Web" owned by the founders of Digg, will soon have its shows syndicated on Blip.tv. -
A Nudge (or Is it a Shove?) to the Unwise
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:59am
How much of a nudge do we need to do the right thing? -
New Meteorite Crater found using Google Earth
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:58am
Next time you're virtually roaming Google Earth, make sure you take a close look at any unusual landforms. -
Lion Photographs
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:58am
Lion Photographs -
U.S. Mistakenly Sent Nuclear Missile Fuses To Taiwan
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:45am
The U.S. military mistakenly shipped four fuses for nuclear missiles to Taiwan in 2006 and never caught the error, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, acknowledging an incident likely to rile China. -
Bats Are Dying in Large Numbers and No One Knows Why
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:43am
In what is one of the worst calamities to hit bat populations in the United States, on average 90 percent of the hibernating bats in four caves and mines in New York have died since last winter. Bat experts fear that what they call White Nose Syndrome may spell doom for several species that keep insect pests under control. -
PhotoRealistic Papercraft Heads - [Awesome]
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:07am
Artist Bert Simons makes realistic papercraft heads. -
Real Electric Car Featured in Star Trek Movie
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 10:00am
The Aptera electric car is so futuristic-looking, it's been seen on the set of the new Star Trek movie. -
Clinton takes the low road, goes after Obama on Wright
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 9:50am
When the controversy surrounding some of Jeremiah Wright’s sermons first erupted a couple of weeks ago, the Clinton campaign went out of its way to say absolutely nothing about the story publicly.That was five whole days ago. The desperation factor has apparently grown more intense. -
The Web's best free stuff
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 9:38am
Free: It's the magic word for an ever-expanding wealth of downloadable software and online services. Free doesn't necessarily mean good, however, and hunting for freebies can mean sifting through a lot of junk. -
Is the USA Patriot Act haunting Gmail and Google Apps?
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 9:37am
Lakehead University in Canada was one of the first to adopt Google's software model of the future. An administrator boasts the move was the right thing, saving the school hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual operating costs. But he notes one trade-off: The faculty was told not to transmit any private data over the system, including grades. -
Bad-Ass YouTube Tribute to Quentin Tarantino
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 9:36am
Homage to the five feature films of Quentin Tarantino Films -
Vista SP1: Threat or Menace?
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 9:34am
But given how customers who have upgraded from XP have struggled with driver and application incompatibilities, it's no surprise that many are gun-shy of the latest update. -
Activism : Help Clinton Produce her TAX RETURNS
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 8:50am
Easy step by step instructions, to help you help Senator Clinton understand how EASY it is. -
World Beard Championships
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 8:40am
Its the World Beard Championships. Enough said. -
SlySoft on Blu-ray BD+ crack: next time it will be easier
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 7:51am
Blu-ray's BD+ was supposed to take "10 years" to crack, but it didn't take 10 months. Yet, even though the scheme can be dynamically updated, SlySoft is extremely confident that they'll crack whatever the BDA sends our way. (Updated.) -
Canseco Now Says He Introduced A-Rod to Steroids
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 7:31am
He says Canseco claimed he didn't inject Rodriguez but "introduced Alex to a known supplier of steroids." Lavin also says "Canseco claims that A-Rod was trying to sleep with Canseco's wife." -
Innocent man pinched by RIAA asks SCOTUS for attorney's fees
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 7:21am
With US appeals courts giving different answers, a Texas man is taking his case to the Supreme Court to ask why he has a stack of legal bills after the RIAA bailed out. -
Include Images in Craigslist Search Results
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 6:48am
Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Craigslist Image Preview adds a thumbnail of the image(s) within a listing on Craigslist without requiring you to click through to the actual page. Since most Craigslist ads live or die by the included image of what's actually being sold, this extension saves a ton of time and is a must-have -
Gasoline Sticker Shock in California: $5.40 A Gallon
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 6:30am
If you think you're paying a hefty price at the pump, wait until you see the gas station in the city of Gorda, south of San Francisco. That's where a gas station is charging what just might be the most expensive gas in the country. -
Tony Hawk Invites Skaters to Take His Loop for a Spin
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 6:20am
Who needs to go to the theme park when you have one of these in your backyard? -
Prison Vocabulary
Posted: March 26th, 2008, 6:20am
Humorous and unusual vocab words from inside the American Justice system. Fe-Fe, Keister Bunny, and The Bootie Flu are just a few.