http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2010/07/pot_dispensary_handicapped.php

After a contentious process and a marathon 12-hour hearing, a wheelchair-bound man finally earned the right to open a marijuana dispensary in his storefront. But now the city of San Francisco says it's not handicap accessible. Digg It

http://www.movieline.com/2010/08/christina-hendricks-high-school-yearbook-photos-utterly-normal.php

Though while some might think she came out of the womb shimmying, it turns out Hendricks’ younger years were marked by bad bangs and clothes worthy of Reality Bites. To put it another way: she grew up in the early ’90s. Digg It

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367326,00.asp

Blizzard Entertainment said Wednesday that "Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty" sold 1.5 million copies in the first 48 hours. Digg It

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/08/03/google-begins-rolling-out-multiple-account-sign-in/

For ages, Google power users have been lusting after a multiple account sign-in option. Many of us have at least two accounts with Big G, after all, and while it's easy enough to fudge your way through logging in to them all, it would be oh so nice if you didn't have to. Digg It

http://www.energyauthority.net/lower-electric-bill/

Here are a few simple ways to reduce your energy usage and save yourself big dollars in the process. Digg It

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/03/solar_aurora_storm/

Astroboffins are warning that a mighty "eruption" of superhot plasma has been blasted out of the Sun directly at the Earth. The plasma cloud is expected to reach Earth beginning tomorrow, possibly causing strange phenomena - including a mighty geomagnetic storm.. Digg It

http://www.indecisionforever.com/2010/08/02/the-daily-show-looks-at-ethically-challenged-democrats/

With the possible exception of Republicans, no major political party knows how to bend moral principles to the point of near-snapping better than the Democrats. Digg It

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-03-immigration03_ST_N.htm?csp=34

Undocumented immigrants who decide to leave the United States because of increasing enforcement and decreasing job prospects now face one more obstacle: the threat of arrest and deportation by border officers inspecting outbound traffic. Bonnie Arellano, a spokeswoman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said that when illegal... Digg It

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/web/08/02/bing.google.search/index.html?hpt=C2

Google is one of the smartest, most innovative companies in the world, but in its core business -- online search -- it's being routinely shown up by Microsoft's third-place search engine, Bing. Digg It

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/2363/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-blogs-captured+%28Denver+Post%3A+Blogs%3A+Captured+Photo+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

These images, by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information, are some of the only color photographs taken of the effects of the Depression on America’s rural and small town populations. The photographs are the property of the Library of Congress and were included in a 2006 exhibit Bound for Glory: America in Color. Digg It

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/02/video-formula-truck-the-bigger-they-race-the-bigger-they-cra/

Bruno Junqueira, veteran of both Formula One and IndyCar, is now racing in Brazil's spectacular Fórmula Truck series. Along with moving to a larger series comes larger accidents. Digg It

http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2010/08/01/these_licenses_are_to_thrill/

Vermont has upward of 4,000 moose roaming its woods, and this October it will have more than 750 hunters hot after their behinds during the state’s annual moose hunt. Three of the rifle-toters will be under age 21, each of them with a life-threatening illness, which means it’s likely that both the hunted & hunter won’t see next year’s moose season Digg It

http://www.worldoffemale.com/10-wacky-foods-to-help-you-lose-weight/

Bored with turkey, broccoli and bran? Think if you eat another endive salad, you might actually become a lettuce head? Or worse, have you hit a plateau in your weight loss program, with just five pesky pounds, or an inch around the middle keeping you out of your skinny jeans? Digg It

http://crispgreen.com/2010/08/two-endangered-baby-tapirs-born-in-sweden-video/

Being listed as endangered is usually bad sign for animal species, but thanks to two unexpected births in the last few weeks, there might still be hope for the tapir, arguably the world's cutest endangered species. Digg It

http://really-weird.com/14-weirdest-wedding-cakes.php

Discover your strange wedding cake, that will make couples hearts swivel. Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/01/hugh-hefner-women-are-sex_n_666493.html

Hugh Hefner spoke to the Daily News about his new documentary, 'Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel,' which explores his contributions to the civil rights and feminist movements. In the interview he talked about his love of Viagra and blondes, how he helped legalize extramarital sex and what he doesn't allow in the bedroom. Digg It

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/aug/01/aubrey-de-grey-ageing-research

Aubrey de Grey, the molecular biologist explains how he aims to help human beings live to be 1,000. With his beard and robust opinions, there's something of the Old Testament prophet about Aubrey de Grey. But the 47-year-old gerontologist (who studies the process of ageing) says his belief that he might live to the very ripe old age of 1,000... Digg It

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/08/lady-gaga-september-issue.html

Lady Gaga tells Vanity Fair contributing editor Lisa Robinson that she tries to avoid having sex because she is afraid of depleting her creative energy—“I have this weird thing that if I sleep with someone they’re going to take my creativity from me through my vagina.” She also says that she doesn’t trust anybody and doesn’t know if she ever... Digg It

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/italy-names-miss-chubby-beauty-queen-20100802-1120y.html

Move over willowy Miss World — there's a new girl with more than generous proportions on the block. Italy has selected Angela Scognamiglio, who tips the scales at a hefty 170kg, as its latest beauty queen. The 33-year-old beat 30 other hopeful contestants to be crowned Miss Chubby. Digg It

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3078082/Artists-boobs-are-her-brushes.html

A BUSTY artist is putting her 38DD boobs to good use — by PAINTING pictures with them.Kira Ayn Varszegi covers her breasts in paint and then presses them like brushes against her canvases. Digg It

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/07/brittainy_labberton_mom_accuse.php

Her last two kids were taken away from her. But that didn't stop Brittainy Labberton from getting pregnant again. Digg It

http://www.theonion.com/video/overcome-stress-by-visualizing-it-as-a-greedy-hook,17828/

Kill all the Grabblers. Digg It

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/08/whale-shark-poop/

Reaching 40 feet long and weighing up to 15 tons, whale sharks are the world’s largest fish. They feed by filtering plankton and fish eggs from a vortex created by their opening mouths — and as shown in a first-of-its-kind photograph of a whale shark pooping, activities at the other end of the fish are equally behemoth in proportion. Digg It

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/island-based_global_medical_re.html

Thanks to a Long Island surgeon, an Iraqi boy who was horribly maimed and disfigured after setting off an improvised explosive device in 2008 has been given back the childhood that had been violently stolen from him. Digg It

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/08/03/negotiated.infidelity/index.html?hpt=C2#fbid=hZ0s1ZP9Vlo

Could letting your man sleep with another woman help your relationship? Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/64514

Herding wild cats may be easier than settling issues or making over-arching decisions that affect international cybersecurity. This week the Government Accountability Office identified 19 global organizations" whose international activities significantly influence the security and governance of cyberspace." Who are they? Digg It

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/08/03/4807400-dog-chews-off-owners-toe-and-may-have-saved-his-life

We've done stories before on dogs sniffing out diseases their owners didn't even know they had. Now a little terrier named Kiko has one-upped all of them: He went ahead and performed surgery. Digg It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMrN3Rh55uM

Internet sabhi desh ko jodataa hai (The internet connects all nations)Frustration nikalanekaa raastaa hai (Provides an outlet for all frustrations) Digg It

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/08/03/why-jailbreak/

I'm curious: why do people jailbreak? I'm asking for specific examples of applications and uses that people find with jailbreaking which aren't available otherwise. I'm less interested in philosophical reasons involving the words such as "freedom" and "open". Digg It

http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-beards-and-more/offbeat-news

Over the course of history, men with facial hair have been ascribed various traits such as wisdom, knowledge, sexual virility, masculinity, or high social status, and conversely, filthiness, crudeness, or an eccentric disposition.In some cultures a beard was considered sacred, and many ancient cultures believed a shaved face was a sign of dishonor. Digg It

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2010/08/taco_bell_rolls_out_street_foo.php

Taking note of the success of mobile vendors across the country, Taco Bell just announced that it is rolling out several items inspired by Mexican street food. The chain is calling them Cantina Tacos and selling them at street-food prices, $1.49 a taco. Digg It

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2010/08/spiciest_foods_in_america_heat.php

A chocolate bar made with the hottest pepper on Earth, a Sichuan hot pot served with pork blood -- these are the hottest dishes in the United States. Are you up to the challenge? Digg It

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/08/ff_future_ferrell/

From clean coal to designer babies: Why the marvels we were promised haven’t materialized. Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2008566,00.html

Prosecutors across the U.S. are making the dubious claim that videotaping the police in action violates wiretap laws. But that's a stretch, to put it mildly Digg It

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-08/humanity-needs-start-farming-bugs-food-says-united-nations-policy-paper

Gross. Forget it. Van Huis proposes a two-phase plan: first just farming insects to feed to more conventional livestock; and then gradually introducing them directly to the menu for humans. "We're looking at ways of grinding the meat into some sort of patty, which would be more recognizable to western palates," he says. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1300245/Burglar-broke-700-homes-FINALLY-locked-up.html?ITO=1490

A teenage one-man crimewave who burgled almost 700 homes was finally jailed for five years today after a judge who had previously given him 'one more chance' finally saw sense. Bradley Wernham, 19, was spared a prison sentence in October, despite admitting breaking into hundreds of homes and causing untold misery in his £1m crime spree.... Digg It

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/08/03/the-arrested-development-movie-news-cycle-is-getting-silly/

Every time creator Mitchell Hurwitz or someone from the cast gets asked about it, their answer gets splashed all over the interwebs as if health care reform was passed all over again. Not even the second 'Star Wars' trilogy got this much attention. Digg It

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/08/04/israel.lebanon.hostilities/?hpt=T2#fbid=y8118CYT0r5&wom=false

An initial U.N. investigation of a cross-border skirmish between Israel and Lebanon showed Israeli forces were on their own side of the border when Lebanese troops opened fire, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Wednesday. Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/04/npd.says.droid.droid.incredible.tops.in.us/

Android has overtaken not just the iPhone but the BlackBerry as the top-selling smartphone platform in the US, the NPD Group found on Wednesday. Exactly one third of all smartphones sold this spring were running Google's platform. Most of the losses came at RIM's expense, as it dropped to 28 percent. Digg It

http://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/dallas-mavs-dancer-auditions-30702055/

The stretching done here is very, very good for me. Digg It

http://www.mail.com/Article.aspx/sports/0/APNews/General-Sports/20100804/U_BBA-Yankees-Rodriguez-600?pageid=1

Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs Wednesday, reaching the milestone after a 12-game drought -- and exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer -- with a drive off Toronto's Shaun Marcum in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/64577

A story of two different marketing promotions, maps and GPS. One is cool and one stalks consumers. Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/64573

Fellow Android nerds, I have seen the Froyo and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do Digg It

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/08/chris_collins_attacks_soda_mac.php

OK. Before you read the story, try to guess what kind of drug the cops found in his room. Ready? Go! Digg It

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2010/tc2010082_274669.htm

IBM and CA are hard-pressed to replace the aging corps of Baby Boomers who support their still-indispensable mainframe business Digg It

http://www.switched.com/2010/08/04/the-farmville-ruse-how-zyngas-creation-ruins-gaming-and-stea/

As of July, FarmVille was hosting the digital homesteads of 61 million users. But you probably know all that already. What we're going to examine is why Zynga and FarmVille got that large, why they will continue to grow, and how they have changed the face of gaming. Digg It

http://dogblog.dogster.com/2010/08/04/study-dog-growls-have-different-meanings/

A growl is a growl is a growl, right? Not if you’re a dog, according to a study accepted for publication in the journal Animal Behavior. Growls have unique meanings, and are among the most intense sounds animals make, say researchers. And there’s a reason for that. Digg It

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100804080618.htm

A unique blob-like creature that lived in the ocean approximately 425 million years ago is revealed in a 3D computer model. The model is helping researchers to understand what primitive species on early Earth looked like and how they might have evolved into the types of creatures that are on Earth today. Digg It

http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2010/08/police_chief_busted_for_growing_marijuana_suing_sh.php

A small-town Montana police chief was arrested Tuesday for allegedly growing marijuana in a barn near his home. Roosevelt County deputies arrested Poplar Police Chief Chad A. Hilde at his rural home. Chief Hilde, who faces up to 10 years in prison on the felony charge, says he's suing the sheriff over the bust. Digg It

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100804122711.htm

Ovulating women unconsciously buy sexier clothes, says new research. The study finds that ovulating women unconsciously dress to impress -- doing so not to impress men, but to outdo rival women during the handful of days each month when they are ovulating. "The desire for women at peak fertility to unconsciously choose products that enhance... Digg It

http://therattingtonpost.blogspot.com/2010/08/digg-and-its-assorted-varieties-of.html?0001

Digg is a high visibility website. It is expected that trolls would be attracted to such a widely viewed forum in order to wreack some havoc. Well, I began studying the different trolling tactics on Digg...The stories you are about to read are true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Digg It

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38517934/ns/world_news-asiapacific/

Thousands of tons of garbage washed down by recent torrential rain are threatening to jam the locks of China's massive Three Gorges Dam. Digg It

http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=59530

The University of Washington two years ago launched an ambitious project harnessing the brainpower of computer gamers to solve medical problems. Results published this week in the journal Nature show more than 55,000 players have played protein-folding Tetris, and beat the world's most powerful computers on solving problems Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2010/080410-layer-8-telescopes.html

Ground-based telescopes continue to produce some of world�s important space discoveries Digg It

http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/05/feds-cop-to-airport-scanner-porn/

The feds are keeping an archive of under-the-flesh security shots. Though the TSA has said in the past that airport body scans can't be stored or recorded, some agencies are now revealing archives of the revealing. Digg It

http://www.movieline.com/2010/08/4-pilots-that-are-being-re-shot-before-their-fall-premieres.php

With less than two months until fall premiere season begins, several networks are reworking some of their higher profile programs in time for their autumn roll-outs. Digg It

http://www.physorg.com/news200238408.html

The UC San Diego project explores one way that computer vision could be used to preserve privacy in public environments in our digital age. Digg It

http://gadgetcrave.com/7-ridiculous-ipad-accessories/7828/

A recent study reveals that iPad owners are likely to be "wealthy, well-educated, power-hungry, over-achieving, sophisticated, unkind and non-altruistic 30-50 year olds." In another less scientific study, it was noted that these same folks are likely to be drawn to tacky, useless iPad accessories that appeal to their inflated sense of self. Digg It

http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/08/05/u-s-military-bans-personnel-from-visiting-wikileaks-pentagon-asks-site-to-do-the-right-thing/

The controversy surrounding Wikileaks continues, as you always expected it would. All branches of the Unites States military are now banning their personnel from having anything to do with the site, primarily to avoid “electronic spillages,” a phrase I have never heard before. The Pentagon told the Washington Times that those in the Navy... Digg It

http://www.theonion.com/video/new-law-would-ban-marriages-between-people-who-don,14401/

Man, I love the Onion.... Digg It

http://autos.aol.com/article/end-summer-vehicle-sales/

August marks the time of year that we see the worst the auto industry has to offer in terms of advertising. Summer to auto advertisers is kind of like summer TV programming is to the networks. Programs that run in the summer are usually forgettable. Digg It

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100805/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_pentagon_wikileaks

The Pentagon demanded Thursday that a website that solicits leaked government secrets cancel any plan to publish more classified military documents and pull back tens of thousands of secret Afghan war logs already posted on the Internet. Digg It

http://www.disinfo.com/2010/08/rising-numbers-of-radioactive-wild-boars-in-german-forests/

This is creepy news from Cyriaque Lamar on io9.com on a Der Spiegel report: It's been 25 years since Chernobyl fallout contaminated flora and fauna in Europe, Digg It

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6744YW20100805

President Barack Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court won Senate approval on Thursday, his second appointment to the court that decides abortion, death penalty Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5606053/this-it-how-it-feels-to-be-under-a-nuclear-attack

We're used to see atomic bombs images. From afar, they even look beautiful. But when one explodes near you, that immaculate light will burn your skin and make you bleed spontaneously. 65 years ago today, this is how that felt.... Digg It

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/apple-stores-block-jailbreakme-com-cant-stop-the-jailbreaking/

So we all had a big laugh when people started jailbreaking iPhones inside Apple's stores this week, but inevitably that fun's been ended by the retail spots wising up and banning jailbreakme.com from their WiFi networks. Well, not so fast... Digg It

http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=117421&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click

Samples from 23 species of North American bats lead to new look at cross-species disease transmission Digg It

http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x1243786135/Twin-brothers-IDd-as-suspects-in-Hayes-slaying

Authorities in New York said they've narrowed the suspects in a shooting down to two twin brothers, but now, they're not sure which one to charge with the crime. Digg It

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2010/08/1970s_cake_wrecks.php

Who doesn't love a bad cake design? Mail Box News is full of them, including a turdfish, a crucified clown and a mobile home. Digg It

http://www.fastcompany.com/1678532/bp-wants-to-keep-drilling-near-gulf-oil-disaster-site

In possibly the worst incidence of deja vu in recent memory, BP says that it still might drill in the massive reservoir where the Deepwater Horizon leak unleashed over 4 million gallons of oil. BP's reasoning is most likely a combination of pure greed and a realization that domestic oil resources are limited--the reservoir is estimated to hold... Digg It

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/emmitt.smith.rare.photos/content.1.html?eref=sihp

As Emmitt Smith enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame, here's a look back at some rare photos of the Cowboys' legend. Digg It

http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/blog/doctor-robot-medical-surgery

Our health is in the hands of robots. Digg It

http://www.movieline.com/2010/08/buzz-break-middle-school-megan.php

Can you pick Megan Fox out of a seventh-grade yearbook lineup? Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1300479/Study-explodes-myth-men-house.html

Wives who moan they have to juggle a 'double-shift' with duties at work and then at home have in fact got it wrong, says a London School of Economics study. Digg It

http://dealbreaker.com/2010/08/drunk-british-bankers-are-awesome/

Damn that recession. Digg It

http://www.businessinsider.com/50-obvious-and-not-so-obvious-lessons-learned-from-a-first-time-entrepreneur-2010-8

Yes, starting a company is difficult. But until you've tried it, you really have no idea. Derek Andersen, a former developer for Electronic Arts, quit last year to begin his own endeavor, Vaporware Labs. Digg It

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/08/warrantless-gps-tracking-takes-another-blow-from-dc-court.ars

Shooting GPS-tracking darts at cars in private driveways, then tracking their movements for a month requires a judge's approval, says a major new court ruling. Without a warrant, such invasive tracking is an illegal search. Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5606897/the-greatest-and-most-dramatic-wikipedia-edit-wars

Aluminium or Aluminum? Should a photo of a giant spider be placed in the entry for arachnophobia? Are Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader considered the same character? What does "pwned" mean? These are the questions which began some of the greatest edit wars on Wikipedia. Digg It

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/pets-animals/stories/infographic-shark-attacks

What are the most likely places to be bitten by a shark? Plus, 5 things more likely to kill you than a shark. Digg It

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/08/06/GA2010080602063.html

Newly released images from Life.com show the devastation from the world's first atomic attack. Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2009131,00.html

What if we could read the mind of a terrorist? Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago say they have taken a step closer to that reality with a test that could uncover nefarious plans by measuring brain waves. 'Minority Report', anyone? Digg It

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129034263

Out-of-work adults and recent grads who can't find work in their fields are increasingly taking entry-level jobs traditionally held by teens. The jobless rate for 16- to 19-year-olds this summer is the highest on record for any summer since 1948. Digg It

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http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/08/06/may.provide.subtle.nudge.to.sales/

Apple has made a small but noticeable change to the iPad version of the App Store, introducing a "Genius" tab to the app's bottom menu bar. Digg It

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/aug/06/us-job-losses-double-expected

News that 131,000 US jobs were lost last month raises fears over a double-dip recession while a think tank warns there will be no UK recovery until 2012. Digg It

http://social.venturebeat.com/2010/08/06/facebook-lockdown-google-me/

It looks like Google isn’t the only one gearing up for a social network battle. Rumors surfaced in June that the search giant was developing a Facebook competitor called Google Me, and the company’s social networking ambitions became even more certain this week with its acquisition of social app maker Slide. TechCrunch has called Google’s... Digg It

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym/4866376372/

Lunchtime beers with Aled Lewis = this silly little collaboration. Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2009013,00.html

California's attorney general and gubernatorial candidate has jumped to the defense of the state's landmark climate law to launch an attack against his rich rival in the battle to be the next governor of the Golden State. Digg It

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/06/AR2010080606164.html?hpid=topnews

"I hate to say this, but I set the Internet up," he said. "I set the Internet up so they would talk bad about me because it's the only way to get hits." Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/video-a-367mph-jet-powered-yellow-school-bus.html

An Indianapolis team has shoehorned a Phantom fighter plane’s jet engine into a standard yellow school bus to create a monster machine capable of hitting 367 mph – while guzzling 150 gallons of rocket fuel over just a single quarter mile run. Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/07/apples.papermaster.out.after.just.two.years/

Historically reliable tech writer John Gruber has heard from Apple sources that Papermaster was fired and that, on July 23, he had been identified as "the guy responsible for the antenna." Team members handling the antennas reportedly "used to have a big chip on their shoulder," the source said. Digg It

http://news.discovery.com/animals/orangutans-food-fuel-energy.html

Humans are like the big fuel-guzzling SUV to the orangutan's slick hybrid. Digg It

http://smashingusa.com/welcome-signs-from-50-american-states/

Some of these are of course awesome but, few states need some creative update. Scroll down to see 50 welcome signs of 50 states and tell us which state keeps most attractive WELCOME SIGN? Digg It

http://thumbpress.com/20-regrettable-myspace-photos/

If you think your pictures come out funny, check out these 20 regrettable profile pictures from MySpace. Digg It

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http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Will_Ferrells_Most_Uncomfortable_Movie_Moments/7083678

Most people strive to avoid uncomfortable situations...Will Ferrell is not one of these people. Digg It

http://really-weird.com/google-also-does-mistakes-a-complete-mismatch-google-ad.php

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http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100807/COLUMNISTS20/308080024/1008/NLETTER01?source=nletter-news

It was on day No. 562 of the Obama presidency that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., got his first alone time with the chief executive. The afternoon session Wednesday in the Oval Office, without aides, was initiated by President Barack Obama. And both men agreed to keep what was said private. Digg It

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/aug/08/genetic-modification-robin-mckie

As statistics reveal a 10% rise in the use of genetically modified animals for research, scientists appear to be divided about their usefulness. Digg It

http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/entire-african-town-built-stilts

The “floating” town of Ganvie is home to over 30,000 people who live in bamboo homes, all of which are built on stilts. Digg It

http://designcrave.com/2010-08-03/18-incredible-examples-of-graffiti-art/

Once just associated with street hoods and breakdancers, graffiti has taken on a whole new fan base in the past few years. Here are some amazing examples of graffiti art found all over the world. Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5607533/stephen-hawking-predicts-the-end-of-humanity-again

Stephen Hawking, brilliant astrophysicist and nefarious alien doomsday prophet, is again atop his soapbox preaching the end of humanity should we not board spaceships and colonize the solar system and beyond. Digg It

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Here are some of the more interesting people seen hanging out at Lolla 2010. Digg It

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"In the 40 years since Stonewall, the Congress of the United States has done almost nothing to further equality for LGBT Americans. Almost nothing." ~ Steve Hildebrand Digg It

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The renowned physicist suggests that, sooner or later, the Earth is doomed. So the only hope for a continuation of the human race is to begin to populate outer space. Digg It

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/08/geek-the-beatles-john-lennon/

As part of our series Geek The Beatles, which tracks the continuing influence of one of the most important and technologically innovative bands ever, Wired revisits the timeless relationship between Lennon and Chapman, which has gone viral in movies, TV, comics and music. Turn off your mind and float downstream into the heart of darkness. Digg It

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/aug/09/nao-robot-develop-display-emotions

Nao, developed by a European research team, models the first years of life and can form bonds with the people he meets. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/7933060/Naked-rollercoaster-record-smashed.html

More than 100 people have broken the record for the most naked people on a rollercoaster. Digg It

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/milkin-it/2010/08/15-things-you-can-make-with-tampons.html

There's a big long explanation as to how I stumbled upon these tampon crafts. Basically it involves me googling things you can make with a tampon. Just like that one time I typed in vagina jewelry. Digg It

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BetterBanking/40-ways-to-save-on-almost-anything.aspx

Combing through eight spending categories, we have identified dozens of ways you can keep more money. We'll show you how to plug spending leaks, find the best bargains and stretch your dollar further. Digg It

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367102,00.asp

With a great design, stellar performance, and pretty kickass price, the Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Core i3) is the system that can convert your friend/relative/significant into a Mac-faithful. Digg It

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YouAndMeArePure.com is a dating site for those who believe in holding back can share their profiles and their deeply committed intactness. Digg It

http://www.cube20.org/

With about 35 CPU-years of idle computer time donated by Google, a team of researchers has essentially solved every position of the Rubik's Cube™, and shown that no position requires more than twenty moves. Digg It

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The genius of Inception is that it is ambiguous enough that you can come up with a good theory and find corroborating evidence in the movie for it. Digg It

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/08/09/gulf.environment.damage/index.html

When Ed Overton looks at the remains of what's happened to the Gulf of Mexico over the past few months, he sees a stale, unsolved crime scene. The oil has stopped leaking. The damage is largely done, he says. But what exactly happened? Until more clues surface, that's anyone's guess... Digg It

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The task of documentation convinced the researcher, Mark Musick, that Hugh's widow's story was true. Everything checked out, he said, and those mistakes he made, she caught. Digg It

http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_oddities/2010/08/if-birds-had-middle-fingers.html

What are the chances of this gull being in the exact position as the one on the sign at the exact moment when this photo was taken? Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2009341,00.html

A new study finds that more young girls are entering puberty earlier, prompting researchers to wonder how early it can get. Digg It

http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/08/06/sap-boosts-green-power-use-50-pct?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Greenbuzz+%28GreenBiz+Feed%29

The software maker also shrank its carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of its buildings and data centers, but an uptick in business growth means SAP is keeping a wary eye on its business travel. Digg It

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/08/james_landis_runs_over_wife_wi.php

James Landis is proof that people do domestic disturbances differently out in the country. Digg It

http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/08/which-country-loves-to-work-see-who-doesn-t-take-vacation-time/

Lots of people don't take vacations, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos study. Ask any employee in the world if he uses his vacation time, and a there's a 33 percent chance the answer will be a resounding "no." Digg It

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/202899/net_neutrality_all_socialism_is_not_created_equal.html

When one side abandons reason and resorts to fear-mongering and name-calling, it signals that it has no pertinent arguments to put forth. This vacuum of logic results in the side with no valid arguments, aside from greed and self-interest, reducing itself to declaring the opposing point of view socialist, or communist. Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/sec/2010/080910sec1.html

All of us get unsolicited commercial e-mail -- spam -- and often curse the senders, right? Sometimes the senders of spam get their comeuppance through retaliation from their victims. Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/080910-tech-ceo-scandals.html?hpg1=bn

Mark Hurd's surprise resignation as HP's CEO Friday following disclosure of a sexual harassment charge against him makes Hurd just the latest in a long line of tech CEOs forced to resign due to scandal. Digg It

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Girls are reaching puberty earlier and earlier, with rates varying among different racial groups. Digg It

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-09/atheist-robert-wilson-gives-n-y-catholic-schools-5-6-million.html

Retired hedge fund titan Robert W. Wilson lost his faith in God years ago, yet he believes in Catholic schools and gave $5.6 million to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York this summer. Digg It

http://media.venturebeat.com/2010/08/09/web-video-co-my-damn-channel-zeroes-in-on-branded-and-celebrity-content/

It wasn’t too long ago that YouTube was one of the only online video sites, and online video had no trouble drawing in an audience. Now that a host of new players have hit the scene, including Netflix and Hulu to name just two, companies vying for eyeballs are having to come up with new ways to stand out in the crowd. Digg It

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/russian-heatwave-worst-1000-years.php

When the heatwave/forest fire/drought in Russia started a few weeks ago things were bad enough, with Moscow engulfed in smog the likes of which it had never seen and drought stunting crops in the countryside. Well, things have only gotten worse since then--the daily death rates doubling due to a combination of heat and unhealthy air. Digg It

http://www.slate.com/id/2262371

An invective against birthday dinners. Digg It

http://www.clicker.com/blog/best-of-shark-week-2010-3716.html

Here’s a list of five standout scenes from the perspective of a Shark Week newcomer. Digg It

http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/08/05/facebook-doubles-down-green-data-center-plans

Social networking giant Facebook last week said it was already planning to expand its not-yet-completed data center in Prineville, Ore., and Greenpeace took the opportunity to yet again call the company out for not being greener. Digg It

http://thumbpress.com/6-sources-to-find-free-and-interesting-android-apps/

By default, many people search for Android apps on the Android Marketplace by accessing it through their handset. But there are a number of other ways you can discover amazing apps for your Android phones. Digg It

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2010/08/joe_arpaio_as_adolf_hitler_and.php

Protest art is supposed to be of the in-your-face, take-no-prisoners variety. Visitors to this art exhibit will be inspecting a display of the weapons one side has been using in such a battle, including a display of pro-immigrant poster art, photography and paintings. Digg It

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2010/08/john_kellum_80_bad_touch_4_year_old_girl.php

Some stories are so disgusting that they break your heart. Take for example, John Kellum. He's 80 years old, and he's accused of touching a 4-year-old girl back in April. The little girl told police that she was in bed when Kellum took off her underwear and put his fingers in her "poopoo." Kellum is charged with 1st-degree statutory sodomy. Digg It

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/jet-powered-school-bus-reaches-350-mph-eliminates-tardy-slips/

Built by Paul Stender and his crew of mad scientists at IndyBoys, Inc, the School Time Jet Bus is a 35-foot long cheese wagon with a 42,000-horsepower GE J-79 jet engine borrowed from an F4 Phantom. Did we mention it shoots 75-foot flames? Digg It

http://www.ranker.com/list/top-8-pro-athletes-convicted-of-murder/awesomeballa

Being a sports star can be murder. It can apparently also drive you to commit murder. Here are the 8 most bloodthirsty pro-athletes who have been convicted of murder for reasons as silly as a traffic dispute all the way to murdering underworld crime bosses. Digg It

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Fathers-Don-t-Let-Your-Sons-Grow-Up-Without-The-Expendables-20065.html

The Expendables is a manly movie in every sense of the word. It’s a film about Men taking action, Men blowing things up, and Men punching what’s wrong. It’s the kind of movie you just don’t see anymore. Digg It

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2010/08/terry_childs_sentenced_hacker.php

Terry Childs, the "rogue techie" who refused to disclose the passwords to a crucial city networking system for the better part of two weeks, has been sentenced to four years in state prison. He also may be stuck with up to $1.485 million in restitution payments. Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,2009541,00.html

A controversial Google-Verizon plan would allow Internet service providers to prioritize data traffic delivered through mobile devices and new premium broadband subscription services Digg It

http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2010/08/10/settlement_reached_in_mit_fraternity_prank_that_injured_2_in_explosion/

Two environmental volunteers burned in blast get undisclosed sum Digg It

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/10/motorola-droid-2-and-r2-d2-edition-finally-official-android/

All together now: "Finally!" At long last, the leaks are being plugged by none other than Verizon itself, who today confirmed that the Droid 2 is more than just a figment of everyone's imagination. Digg It

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/business/08consume.html?pagewanted=all

How you spend has a greater effect on your happiness than how much you spend, researchers say. Digg It

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/08/bernard_howell_accused_of_murd.php

When police stopped Bernard Howell's truck they found a dead woman in a sleeping bag in his passenger seat. Howell admitted to having sex with her corpse, but denied killing her. Saying he only took her body so he could "save her family the funeral expenses." Digg It

http://www.consumerenergyreport.com/2010/08/10/long-island-municipality-battles-governmentt-infighting-on-energy-retrofits/

Babylon, New York, a city of a little over 200,000 people on Long Island, is fighting to save its recently adopted energy retrofit program from being killed by an independent federal agency at odds with the Energy Department. The battle pits the Obama administration against the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Digg It

http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/tornado.htm

...of all the destructive powers in our world, none resembles the ferocity and form of those mythic monsters quite like tornadoes. These storms descend like a dagger from the clouds. They tower over the tallest buildings like titans. And when they lash out at their surroundings, they often seem to act with malicious, mindful intent. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/concoughlin/7937697/Barack-Obama-is-running-out-on-Iraq-for-all-the-wrong-reasons.html

In his haste to withdraw America's remaining combat troops from Iraq, President Barack Obama appears to have overlooked one rather vital consideration. The Iraqis are desperate for them to stay. Iraq might be a very different place today from the country that was oppressed by Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, but it still has some way to go before... Digg It

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/08/new-federal-antipiracy-regulations-await-returning-students.ars

Universities have been ordered to participate in the antipiracy fight this year, as new federal regulations require schools to use technological "deterrents" to stop peer-to-peer file-sharing. If you live on campus, odds are good that throttling, port blocking, and deep packet inspection are in your future. Digg It

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http://daily.likeme.net/2010/08/09/the-10-worst-ideas-for-a-romantic-getaway/

Travel is stage three of a budding relationship (stage one is the first date, stage two is sex, stage four is airport pick-ups, etc.), and it’s an important one. It’s on this get-away that you get a better sense of the other person and how they really live—not a completely real picture, mind you, but a less-manufactured one. Digg It

http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/electronic-repair

For every luxury electronics bring us, there comes an equal but opposite frustration. Flashlights go dim right as the power shuts off; the romantic date-night movie has a fatal scratch. To spare yourself some headaches, use these tips to repair common electronics damages without using harsh chemicals or expensive products! Digg It

http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/the-giving-pledge-08102010/

While some have already argued that part of the estimated $600 billion that this initiative could raise would have been donated anyway, the impact of the Giving Pledge remains astounding. We break down the numbers in this infographic. Digg It

http://autos.aol.com/article/cop-or-fake/?ncid=AOLCOMMautogenlfpge0006&sms_ss=digg

That navy blue sedan behind you with the flashing blue light on the dash is probably a cop, but it could be a creep using police paraphernalia to get you to pull over. Nearly every other week in America, a fraud uses a fake badge to enter someone's home or convince them to pull over on the highway. How to tell the difference? And what do you do? Digg It

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/soup_kitchen_nj_love_story_ind.html

Soup kitchen patrons turned Ph.D. candidates marry at church where they once stood in line for food. Digg It

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http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706822/Mafia-2-Demo-Playboy-Locations-Guide.html#readmore

We’re talking vintage Playboy nudity here, compliments of the newly released demo for Mafia II. As in the full game, the demo includes classic issues of Hugh Heffner’s iconic mag, and since the demo only allows you 10 minutes of free roam time, we’ve put together this little video guide to help you find all the lovely ladies as fast as possible. Digg It

http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/film/skyline-trailer-introduces-volume-abduction.html#more-4648

You’ve seen alien abduction movies before, but I promise, you’ve never seen anything quite like this. Skyline is a movie about alien abduction on a “massive scale”, and when they say it’s on a massive scale, they aren’t kidding. Digg It

http://www.colourlovers.com/business/blog/2010/08/05/inspiration-19th-century-trade-cards

The trade card was the first widely used form of color advertisement. The format was popularized alongside of the development of lithography, and more importantly, chromolithography in the mid-19th century. Digg It

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http://globalthoughtz.com/2010/08/pcs-are-better-than-macs-says-microsoft/

Microsoft has created a new especially dedicated website that outlines the differences between Macs and PCs. Digg It

http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100810/full/466804a.html

Geological storage of long-lived radioactive material is moving closer to reality in Europe. Digg It

http://www.bestcovery.com/best-innovations-the-john-madden-nfl-franchise

So what were the best and brightest? Just in time for the release of Madden NFL 11, here is our list of the best innovations that has graced your favorite game of virtual pigskin. Digg It

http://thechive.com/2010/08/11/a-word-from-jenny-16-photos/

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100811/wl_time/08599200965500

When Hassan Nasrallah talks, Lebanon listens. Such is the Hizabllah leader's reputation for delivering on his promises that when Nasrallah vowed last month that he would produce evidence implicating Israel in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, the country readied itself for a political blockbuster. After all... Digg It

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/08/auburn_wild_hog_oral_contraceptive.html

Auburn University is working on a way to cut down on the growth of these crop-eating, farmland-destroying feral nightmares: oral contraceptives. Digg It

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If you're a fan of the History Channel, you're probably already familiar with gangs and gang culture in the United States. For everyone else, here's a primer on Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/11/august-10-primary-electio_n_678041.html

On Tuesday, voters in Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, and Minnesota took to the polls to decide which candidates would advance to face-off in general election match-ups come November. Digg It

http://gigaom.com/2010/08/11/infographic-the-retail-phenomenon-called-apple/

Apple recently opened doors to its newest and largest store in London's Covent Garden. The 10-year-old retail phenomenon is becoming a monster. Each store brings in on average $35.9 million in sales, which continues to rise. And visitors continue to mob them. Digg It

http://www.movieretriever.com/blog/778/interview-with-michael-cera--edgar-wright-star-and-director-of-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world

Shaun of the Dead, Superbad, Hot Fuzz, Arrested Development, Spaced – writer/director Edgar Wright and actor Michael Cera have been responsible for a lot of awesomeness over the last few years. They have legions of fans that should grow with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (a film that Wright compares to Bugs Bunny – in a comedic sense anyway). Digg It

http://heritage-key.com/blogs/ann/oldest-evidence-stone-tools-and-eating-meat-discovered-ethiopia

Bones found in Ethiopia, push back the earliest known stone tool use and meat consumption by almost one million years and provide the first evidence that these behaviours can be attributed to Lucy's species. Digg It

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/20-billion-bp-spill-fund-40000-claims-ignored.php

Photo via Bay News 9 The $20 billion escrow fund that Obama negotiated with BP is now being finalized, and BP is preparing to deposit the first $3 billion into it. The fund will help pay for the many Digg It

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/11/pet-monkey-trainer-lisa-whiteaker-on-primate-pets/

When it comes to keeping and raising monkeys, we tend to agree with the sentiments expressed by the character Troy on the show "Community": "It's an animal that looks like a dude. Why don't I have 10 of them?" Digg It

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/bitter_old_queen/2010/08/if-dick-cheney-was-a-pinata-and-you-whacked-him-with-a-stick-what-would-fall-out.html

If Dick Cheney was a piñata and you whacked him with a stick, what would fall out? Digg It

http://designcrave.com/2010-08-11/7-over-the-top-fantasy-themed-hotel-suites/

From James Bond to Alice in Wonderland, these rooms are definitely more inviting than the hard mattresses and smelly carpets of Motel 6. Digg It

http://1bog.org/solar-power-now-cheaper-than-nuclear-power/

In the past, solar PV was more expensive than other alternatives to oil like nuclear power. But as the New York Times recently reported, that’s no longer true. The cost of solar power has been going down, while nuclear power costs are rising. Digg It

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/10/pakistan-flood-international-aid

The international response to Pakistan's flood emergency has been sluggish and ungenerous compared with relief efforts after previous disasters, a leading aid agency said today as the UN warned that its emergency workers were in danger of being overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis. Digg It

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http://www.voip-news.com/feature/15-Greatest-Enemies-Net-Neutrality-102709/

While it suffers routinely from the usual ebb and flow of the news cycles, net neutrality has once again flared up to levels of heated debate with the recent Google and Verizon deal. Digg It

http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/08/s_dennis_rodman_worthy_to_go_i.html

The Worm is not part of the glamorous Class of 2010, but he is eligible. How the voters view his future candidacy will provide the greatest social experiment in the history of the Hall. Digg It

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadgets/08/12/go.digital.comics/index.html?hpt=C2

In just a few short months, Apple's iPad has become a popular mobile tool for web surfing, watching TV and reading electronic books. But its biggest impact may come in a lesser-known area of multimedia: digital comics. Digg It

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/scorpion-venom-could-help-treat-brain-cancer.html

Deathstalker scorpions produce a venom known as chlorotoxin. Scientists have observed chlorotoxin binds with glioma cells, which are tumors found in the brain and spine. Test results showed by using venom-based nanoparticles, they could induce gene expression in almost twice as many glioma cells as nanoparticles without the scorpion venom... Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/12/time.warner.cable.to.bring.out.tv.ipad.app/

Time Warner Cable is the latest cable, satellite or IPTV company to soon bring out an iPad app that will make watching TV easier. Digg It

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/01/rising-cost-education-opinions-best-colleges-10-feldman-archibald.html

At this time of year many rising high school seniors are visiting college campuses, trying to determine which schools interest them. Their parents are busy figuring out what they will have to pay. Here are three salient facts about tuition and fees. Over the last 30 years, the average sticker price at public and private American universities... Digg It

http://www.skitzone.com/2010/sweet-facts-about-sugar-infographic/

The standard American diet is filled with sugar. We all know sugar is sweet, but it has an unsavory side, too. Sugar is poisoning us, and most of the time we don't even know just how much we're consuming. The sweet stuff may not be so sweet after all. Digg It

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706860/Irrational-Games-Announces-BioShock-Infinite-Reveal-Trailer-Released.html

Irrational Games, the team behind the original BioShcock is back with the latest game in the series: BioShock Infinite. Formerlly known as Project Icarus, BioShock Infinite takes the franchice to new heights. Check out the trailer and see for yourself. Digg It

http://www.maxim.com/humor/stupid-fun/94282/if-wedding-announcements-were-honest.html

Let's face it, newspaper wedding announcements are boring. We wondered what would make them more interesting. The answer? The truth! Digg It

http://www.ugo.com/tv/robert-kirkmans-the-walking-dead-wish-list?cmpid=0301

The creator, writer and producer of The Walking Dead talks with UGO about the scenes he’d love to see on the new AMC show. But beware: ZOMBIES and SPOILERS lie ahead! Digg It

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http://www.flowtown.com/blog/the-worst-places-to-be-the-foursquare-mayor

But there are some places you would not ever want to be considered the Foursquare mayor of because of the embarrassing and pathetic image it would give to your character. Below we list many real-life businesses and organizations that you should be ashamed to visit enough to win the top spot.Read more: http://www.flowtown.com/blog/the-worst-pla Digg It

http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/216093/editorial-a-new-age-of-movie-games/

The Hollywood summer blockbuster is changing, and the games dedicated to the movies are undergoing a similar transition. On the precipice of what might be the biggest box-office weekend of the year, Game Pro Editor describes how the games dedicated to The Expendables, Scott Pilgrim are redefining how to please fans and make money for creators. Digg It

http://knucklesunited.com/2010/08/cargo-shorts-meet-cabinet-knobs/

I didn't know people still wore these things, but I can remember back in the day when this caused me to rip a few pair. Digg It

http://www.pcworld.com/article/203179/if_verizon_and_google_win_we_lose.html

If Google and Verizon get their way, no one will be able to stand up for wireless customers. Well-considered regulation is needed to stop outrageous practices Digg It

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A megaball drawing sends a convenience store spiraling out of control. Yes, that is Shawn from Boy Meets World. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/peru/7942298/Killer-vampire-bats-attack-500-people.html

The attacks occurred in the village of Urakusa, in northeastern Peru, where the indigenous Aguajun tribe lives. At least four people are believed to have succumbed to rabies as a result. Medical supplies and vaccines to treat those infected with rabies have been sent to the tribe. Digg It

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367724,00.asp

Another day, another Apple rumor. The latest report is that the company will finally revamp its oft-forgotten and neglected Apple TV and rename it iTV to fit neatly into Apple's iUniverse of products. Here are 5 things which we would like to see in Apple's iTV. Digg It

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What the hell happened to Townsville in the future? Digg It

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_ground_zero_mosque_paterson

Gov. David Paterson said that developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near ground zero have rejected his offer to give them state property if the project is moved farther away from where the twin towers once stood. Digg It

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http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/perseid-meteor-showe-7346/

The Perseid meteor shower that will peak Thursday night and Friday morning is expected to be unusually bright and visible in the night sky this year because moonlight won’t be hampering the celestial show. The best time to watch will be from midnight to dawn, and the best place to watch will be any dark-sky spot you can find. Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5612145/how-a-16+yo-kid-made-his-first-million-dollars-following-his-hero-steve-jobs

This British boy—who lives in Corby, Northantshire—got his first computer age seven. Three years later he got a Mac and taught himself web design. Four years later—at age 14, in 2008—he started his first company. It was a simple site that some of you may now: Mac Bundle Box. The site was pretty, rooted into Apple's own design guidelines and style. Digg It

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/12/sebastian-plur-nilssen-attacked-by-polar-bear/

As far as wake-up calls go, coming to with your head between a polar bear's jaws ranks somewhere below an annoying alarm and having a bucket of water thrown on you. But that's exactly what happened to Arctic explorer Sebastian Plur Nilssen last week. Digg It

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Three Florida children bought tickets with baby-sitting money and flew to Nashville, Tennessee on Southwest Airlines, unbeknownst to their parents. Digg It

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/thats-awesome/2010/08/awesomely-inappropriate-newspaper-headlines.html

There are fewer things in life that are better than the accidental double entendre...especially when it is obviously overlooked. Digg It

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/13/6-gods-get-laid-zeus-incubus-krishna-odin-pan-meek-moos-ak/

What would you do if you found yourself with the power of an ancient mythological deity or monster? You might say you'd use your newfound gifts to make the world a better place, but history has shown us that it doesn't always go down that way. Digg It

http://www.break.com/index/massive-bike-faceplant-and-nut-crunch.html

You've got to respect the bike for trying to salvage the jump gone bad by riding the kid. Digg It

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/mahout-elephant-underwater/

Just another elephant driver taking his elephant out for a swim -- at Radha Nagar Beach in Havelock, Andaman Islands. Digg It

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/64988

Even with concern about support, a stagnant economy is helping drive more IT professionals toward OSS... Digg It

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706887/Zombie-Mode-Returns-In-Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops.html

Best Buy has let the undead cat out of the bag by revealing that Treyarch will be bringing the wildly popular zombie mode to its Call of Duty: World at War follow up, Call of Duty: Black Ops. Digg It

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/08/13/man-doesnt-know-why-he-pushed-woman-in-front-of-subway-car/

An evening commute turned into a near death experience for a Manhattan woman. Witnesses said they saw a crazed straphanger push her into the side of a moving train. An “R” train barreling into a Midtown subway station nearly killed 39-year-old Manhattanite Ute Linhart. But she didn’t fall in front of the train. She was pushed. Digg It

http://www.barnorama.com/make-this-face/

People making different funny faces on an anonymous video chat Omegle. Digg It

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/sixth-largest-river-discovered-under-black-sea.php

The undersea river, up to 115 feet deep in places, carries a volume of water 10 times greater than Europe's biggest river, the Rhine. Digg It

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I had no idea he had so many real-life accomplishments! Digg It

http://www.movieline.com/2010/08/the-original-ending-for-return-of-the-jedi-did-not-include-an-ewok-party.php

Far be it from me to argue with the business acumen of George Lucas - after all, the filmmaker and current scourge of the geek universe was smart enough to include merchandising rights in his original deal for Star Wars - but did he really ruin what would have been a killer ending to Return of the Jedi because of toy sales? Digg It

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/08/13/case-mate-will-freak-you-out-with-iphone-case-commercials/

Case-mate has decided to promote its new iPhone and iPad case-making site with some videos, and rather than put together images of how great the cases work or how good they look, the ad people decided to just jump right into the deep end of the insane pool. Digg It

http://www.focus.com/fyi/other/proof-mbs-are-overrated-20-people-who-are-smarter-and-richer/

BusinessWeek reports that fewer than one of three executives who reach upper- echelon positions hold an M.B.A. Before the decision is made to choose the right college and to spend significant money and effort on earning an M.B.A., consider what these successful and intelligent players in the business world have to say Digg It

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100814/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_floods;_ylt=AlgWzSCZu3QC_C6gwBtiSlBvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJqZWhzNzV0BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwODE0L2FzX3Bha2lzdGFuX2Zsb29kcwRjcG9zAzIEcG9zAzcEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDY2hvbGVyYWNvbmZp

A case of the deadly waterborne disease cholera has been confirmed in Pakistan's flood-ravaged northwest, and aid workers expect there to be more, the U.N. said Saturday. The discovery came as new flood surges hit the south and the prime minister said the deluge has made 20 million people homeless. Digg It

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/13/google-calls-oracle-android-lawsuit-baseless/

Google calls the Oracle Android lawsuit over Java baseless and said it's disappointed the company brought this to the table. Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-europe-sales-fall-22-percent.html

Following the market's general downward trend, Ford's European division posted a 22 percent sales decline in July. Digg It

http://www.catster.com/articles/Five-Cat-Breeds-That-Make-Excellent-Travel-Companions-212

Cats are generally known as animals that prefer not to travel. After all, who hasn't heard the heartbroken, tortured wails emanating from cat carriers on the way to the vet? But the truth is there are some cats that tolerate, and even enjoy, a good road trip. Digg It

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http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/08/13/minimalist-streetfighter-2-artwork/

Artist Ashley Browning has put together an interesting Bauhaus inspired piece. It is a minimalist representations of the 8 original, playable street fighter characters and a T-shirt version is on it’s way. Digg It

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-08-14/obama-family-visits-gulf-coast-to-boost-area-economy.html

Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama and his family arrived on Florida’s Gulf coast today for a trip that’s part business and part pleasure, as his administration hopes to provide the region with an economic boost in the aftermath of the BP Plc oil spill. “Today, the well is capped,” Obama said after meeting with local officials and... Digg It

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/bear-steals-car-for-peanut-butter-sandwich-trashes-inte/

Having food in your car is usually a bad idea, as leaving your lunch on the seat can make the whole interior stink, or, even worse, attract bears. One Colorado teen recently learned this lesson the hardest way possible, as a peanut butter sandwich left on his back seat attracted a black bear with the unusual skill of grand theft auto. Digg It

http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/largest-swiss-supermarket-chain-sell-think-city-electric-cars

Could you imagine running into Costco or Sam’s Club, two of the largest retail warehouses in the U.S., to pick up some groceries, clothing, lawn furniture and…an electric car? Well that’s exactly what the shoppers in Switzerland get to do! Digg It

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/08/photogalleries/100811-perseid-meteor-shower-pictures-perseids-science-space-astronomy/?sms_ss=digg

Wondering what to look for Thursday night? See photos of past and present Perseids. The meteor shower puts on a stellar show every year. The 2010 Perseids sky show reaches its peak Thursday night, with a moonless sky providing near-perfect observing conditions late Thursday into early Friday, astronomers say. The Perseids should be most visible... Digg It

http://www.break.com/pictures/totally-not-what-it-looks-like1783921.html

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http://www.complex.com/blogs/2010/08/11/tone-it-down-gray/

Here is a guide to some of the hottest gray clothes out for men this season. These should do you well during the remainder of summer and the upcoming fall season. Digg It

http://picchore.com/animals/pets-better-than-children/

I am particularly fond of reason #11 Digg It

http://find-the-lawyer.com/2010/08/top-3-strangest-court-cases/

In the words of Eric Cartman I’d say “You wacka discipwin”. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1302917/Gassed-beds-Riviera-robbers-Terrifying-ordeal-British-tourists-falling-victim-Mediterranean-gang-crimewave.html

One victim, Lisa Smythe, was staying with her two sons in a four-bedroom house in Valbonne when they fell victim to an £80,000 robbery. Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/13/samsung.galaxy.s.gps.to.get.fix.next.month/

Samsung's web product analyst Carla Saavedra on Friday promised an upcoming fix for chronic problems with GPS on Galaxy S phones. Digg It

http://www.buzzfeed.com/tahsintekin/cat-vs-bird-bird-win-1dmb

Damn, f*****g bird ! Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/suzuki-kizashi-gts-review.html

Ask anyone on the street to start naming off automakers and you’re not likely to hear Suzuki mentioned in their top five. Or even their top 15. Most will probably run out of automakers before they reach Suzuki. Bottom Line: Suzuki has positively knocked one out of the ballpark with the 2010 Kizashi sedan. Digg It

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704407804575425561952689390.html

Paradox of power. The very traits that helped leaders accumulate control in the first place all but disappear once they rise to power. Instead of being polite, honest and outgoing, they become impulsive, reckless and rude. Digg It

http://www.covers.com/articles/featurearticle.aspx?theArt=199607&t=0

Welcome to the Nutt House, Jeremiah Masoli! The gifted quarterback recently was in the news again by joining Houston Nutt at Ole Miss, where he’ll presumably start for the Rebels under center in a season that begins in only a few weeks. Digg It

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/12/former-dc-felons-seek-ban-box/

Former D.C. felons are taking matters into their hands. About 75 ex-offenders say that some laws and policies are discriminating against them, and they are not going to lie down and take it anymore. These men and women comprise a substantial voting bloc in D.C. and feel empowered by their turnout in the presidential election of Barack Obama. In D.C Digg It

http://www.ranker.com/list/the-8-most-badass-flowers-in-video-games/the-master

In honor of every outlet in the world making a "badass characters" list in honor of the manliest movie of the year coming out this week (The Expendables), we've gone the other way. What's the opposite of manly? Ponies. What's even girlier? Flowers. So here are the 8 most badass flowers in video game history. Digg It

http://www.movieline.com/2010/08/james-cameron-didnt-want-guillermo-del-toro-to-direct-the-hobbit.php

James Cameron is many things -- director, writer, technological trailblazer, Oscar-winner, King of the World -- but did you know he was also a talent consultant? Apparently! Cameron found time in his very busy schedule to offer Guillermo del Toro a bit of advice on directing The Hobbit: Don’t do it. Digg It

http://catatar.com/ill-give-you-an-offer-you-cant-refuse/

Hmmm, I always KNEW this is what my cat was up to! Digg It

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100815/wl_nm/us_afghanistan_military

KABUL (Reuters) – Total foreign military deaths in Afghanistan have passed 2,000 since the war began in late 2001, unofficial tallies showed on Sunday, in the approach to U.S. and Afghan elections and a U.S. strategy review. The U.S. military accounted for more than 60 percent of the deaths but the total still lags the list of Afghan civilian... Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/15/leak.details.ati.southern.islands.launch.window/

A leak at the end of this past week has revealed that AMD's next generation of ATI graphics, "Southern Islands," should ship this fall. Digg It

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2010/0813/3-Reasons-Israel-will-attack-Iran/A-nuclear-Iran-would-shift-the-regional-strategic-balance

While there are strong grounds for doubt, here are some reasons author Jeffrey Goldberg could be right. A nuclear-armed Iran would profoundly shift the strategic balance of the Middle East. Digg It

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/08/15/ref.open.mic.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl

Unfortunately for the officials, it was open mic night at Heinz Field. Digg It

http://sportige.com/pepe-reine-own-goal/

Pepe Reina scores an "awkward" own goal in the 90th minute of Liverpool's match with Arsenal Digg It

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El Duderino discovered the perfect way to troll Tower of Pisa tourists. Digg It

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/banking-financial-institutions/114349-banks-to-benefit-most-from-white-house-program-to-stave-off-foreclosures?sms_ss=digg

Banks will get the biggest benefit from an Obama administration housing program designed to help unemployed homeowners escape foreclosure. Housing experts expressed concern that banks, not homeowners, will be helped by the White House's $3 billion funding infusion -- $2 billion from the Treasury Department and another $1 billion from the Housing Digg It

https://www.dailyfill.com/Michael-Cera-Is-Confused-25950/

Every single Michael Cera movie has something in common, and I'm not talking about the annoyingly hipster soundtracks. There's a pattern when it comes to the expressions he makes. Usually these expressions range from confused to, well, very confused. Digg It

http://flicksided.com/2010/08/truly-expendable-arnold-stallone-flick-20-years-late/

Back in 1990, an Arnold-Sly collaboration would have set Hollywood on fire. Now, it’s a summer afterthought that only makes $35 million by beating out Julia Roberts and Michael Cera playing the same role they’ve both already played 347 times. Digg It

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http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2009417,00.html

Golf generally isn't considered an extreme sport, but that's because Peru's Amazon Golf Course is not on any professional or amateur tour schedule. Not yet, anyway. The Amazon Golf Course might just be the world's most remote links. Getting to it means first getting to Iquitos, a bustling city of around 450,000 on the banks of the Amazon River... Digg It

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http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/16/samsung-galaxy-tablet-to-hit-vodafone-uk-with-1ghz-hummingbird-processor/

Slightly in advance of its rumored IFA debut, Samsung’s Galaxy S tablet has made its appearance within the inventory system of Vodafone UK. While the debut is not a lock that the carrier will offer the Samsung Tab on contract ,its appearance is a good sign for Vodafone customers interested in this Android-powered tablet device. Digg It

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/15/AR2010081502700.html

Elvis Presley fans from around the world flocked to Graceland on Sunday for the annual late night procession past the king of rock 'n' roll's grave. Presley died at his Graceland mansion Aug. 16, 1977. Digg It

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/7948150/Ecocities-and-Concrete-Londons-architecture-reimagined-in-photographs-by-Andy-Spain.html

London's architecture reimagined in photographs by Andy Spain Digg It

http://www.scitechbits.com/2010/08/16/oh-google-why-so-candid-screenshots/

Try searching “walmart sucks”, for some reason Google thinks that “google sucks” is related to it. Digg It

http://www.popcrunch.com/15-ridiculous-counterproductive-and-stupid-protests/

Nothing makes people madder than, well, everything apparently, and clearly the best way to express your indignant outrage is always in the most public fashion possible. Digg It

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/08/if_youre_going_to_break_into_d.php

Also, a note to citizens: if burglars leave stolen money on the ground, don't pick it up. Digg It

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/16/13-year-old-logan-ludwig-creates-facebook-page-officer-paul-ludwig/

About two months ago, 13-year-old Logan Ludwig was told that his grandfather, a well-regarded police officer of 19 years, had stage-four lung cancer. A sad story, yes, but it gets worse. Digg It

http://www.trademonster.com/zine/tip-top-commodities-12-natural-resources-by-country-pic/

Will China and Brazil eat up their own vast resources, or become power-house, next-generation exporters? Will the new and more dangerous forms of Wheat Rust erode economies reliant on the product of that stable? To what extent will water (and access to it) shape the financial and political futures of both developing nations and super powers? Digg It

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2010/08/pork_belly_shortage_bacon_meat_st_louis_food_blog_081610.php

Bacon. Bacon on everything. Bacon salt. Bacon shoes. Bacon bras. The Bacon Explosion.Deep down, you knew this day would come. Digg It

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http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1008/driving-and-obesity-3/transparency.jpg

It's a simple equation: Exercise more and lose weight. Still, many people spend most of their time either behind a desk or driving to or from where that desk is located. A few states buck that trend with large cities that allow for more walking, biking, and commuting via public transportation, but are their citizens any more fit? Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5614047/the-top-ten-most-dangerous-things-you-can-do-online

Researchers at Internet security service provider CyberDefender looked at some of the most dangerous things you can do online and explained how to protect yourself if you're not quite ready to give up things like Internet porn completely. Digg It

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100816114825.htm

Change and hope were central themes to the November 2008 US presidential election. A new longitudinal study published in the September issue of Social Science Quarterly analyzes suicide rates at a state level from 1981-2005 and determines that presidential election outcomes directly influence suicide rates among voters. Digg It

http://www.physorg.com/news201250166.html

Scientists at Tohoku University in Japan have recorded data at a density of 4 trillion bits per square inch, which is a world record for the experimental 'ferroelectric' data storage method. Digg It

http://blog.sarcasmsociety.com/society/successful-women-in-greater-risk-of-being-unhappy.html

Being progressive seems to not be without cost for women. A recent study shows that men who earn less than their female partner are more likely to cheat. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1303744/Australian-surfer-great-white-shark-attack-dies-leg-shredded.html

Father-of-two Nicholas Edwards could be heard yelling 'Shark, shark!' as he battled to reach the safety of land after the attack. The blood loss, according to one witness, was 'just terrible'. Digg It

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/island_woman_sues_wall_street.html

A drunken Wall Street exec grabbed a secretary on the trading floor and proceeded to dance with her. When she pushed him off of her, she fell to the floor, at which point he put his size 14 foot on her breast and pressed down while he pumped his fists in the air. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1303789/Police-finding-20-large-scale-cannabis-factories-Britain-EVERY-DAY.html?ITO=1490

Criminal gangs are now producing so much cannabis in Britain's suburban streets that there is a 'market for export'. Police say the gangs have taken over cinemas, houses, pubs, banks and shops left empty because of the recession. Almost 7,000 cannabis factories were discovered last year - more than double the number found two years...Incredib Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-buy-back-french-transmission-plant-from-itself.html

"New GM" will buy back from its bankrupt liquidation counterpart a French plant that builds transmissions for itself and BMW. Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/cops-and-sportbikers-somebodys-gonna-hurt-someone.html

As I scan the motorcycling-related news lately, I have the feeling that American cops and sportbikers are engaged in a game of poker where neither party can resist raising the stakes. Digg It

http://news.discovery.com/animals/oldest-animal-fossils-sponge.html

Dating to 650 million years ago, evidence of primitive sponges pushes the fossil record back by about 70 million years. Digg It

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2010/08/hooker_oklahoma_knows_its_town.php

Hooking's okay in Hooker, OK. Check out these photos of funny businesses (like the Hooker Senior Citizens Center) from Hooker's funny downtown area. Digg It

http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1048377_corvette-could-go-hybrid-says-gm-head-engineer-world-to-end

Last week, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, GM's vice president of global vehicle engineering, set to rest rumors of a mid-engine next-generation Chevrolet Corvette. That got a lot of attention among Corvette fans. But a footnote to the story was that Stracke said not only that a hybrid Corvette was... Digg It

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/08/17/paterson-king-hope-for-mosque-compromise/

There was a possible resolution in the works Tuesday night in the debate surrounding the proposed mosque and Islamic cultural center near ground zero. CBS 2′s Marcia Kramer has learned it looks as if the developers of the mosque may be willing to budge and move away from the Park 51 location where they originally planned the construction. Digg It

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/50-really-useful-android-tips-and-tricks-709569

Android is a great little mobile operating system for the modern smartphone, but it can feel a little bewildering and complex to the newcomer. Digg It

http://www.livescience.com/culture/older-brothers-delay-sex-menstruation-sisters-100817.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A Livesciencecom %28LiveScience.com Science Headline Feed%29

Boys may delay their sisters from becoming women and from having sex, new findings from Australia suggest. Digg It

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/17/gladstone-fall-tv-my-dad-says-defenders-no-ordinary-family-law-order-la/

Some people say TV is dead. Well, network execs have heard these proclamations and have responded with four new shows seemingly designed to prove everyone right. "$#*! My Dad Says," "The Defenders," "No Ordinary Family" and "Law & Order: Los Angeles" are all coming your way this fall. Digg It

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/08/your-worst-fears-confirmed-real-broadband-speeds-half-of-whats-advertised.ars

The FCC crunches the numbers and reveals a dirty secret: real broadband speeds and "up to" broadband speeds aren't even close. Most Americans get half the "up to" speed they purchased. Digg It

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-17/facebook-claimant-ceglia-says-he-has-copy-of-2003-check-to-mark-zuckerberg.html

The western New York man suing over claims he owns 84 percent of Facebook Inc. has a copy of a $3,000 cashier's check that may support his contract claim against the company and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg. Digg It

http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2010/08/round-up-of-unusual-globes.html

Globes allow you to hug the Earth (not to mention providing us with the most accurate and educational info). Digg It

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/08/ff_webrip_debate/

Wired asked Tim O’Reilly and John Battelle, the creators of the Web 2.0 conferences, to debate the issues raised in our article, 'The Web Is Dead'. Over a number of days, Tim and John traded emails with Wired magazine editor in chief Chris Anderson, co-author of the article... Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2011489,00.html

That's the intriguing suggestion of a group of neurologists who describe a new type of degenerative nerve disease that bears a striking resemblance to Lou Gehrig's but is distinguished by the presence of two signature proteins that would not have been detectable in the Hall of Famer's time. Digg It

http://www.energy-dimension.com/children-hate-vegetables/

Many kids may have a genetic tendency to not like bitter tastes. Digg It

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2010/08/shaq_hasnt_panicked_since_1981.php

​The amount of hilarious nonsense that comes from the mouth of former Phoenix Suns big man Shaquille O'Neal is only rivaled by that of another former Suns star: Charles Barkley. Digg It

http://blogs.computerworld.com/16760/hackers_virus_replaces_files_with_images_of_squid

From the dumb but skilled department, a Japanese hacker allegedly wrote a bizarre virus that spread through P2P. Infected files were destroyed, but each was replaced with manga images of sea creatures. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/7951830/Police-crack-criminal-conspiracy-to-make-millions-from-stolen-iPhones.html

Police have shut down a global criminal conspiracy suspected of milking millions of pounds from stolen iPhones through premium phone lines. Digg It

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100818105730.htm

A 48-million-year-old fossilized leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies. The discovery has been made by a research team led by Dr David P Hughes, from the University of Exeter, who studies parasites that can take over the minds of their hosts... Digg It

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/now_that_the_oil_well_is_cappe.html

As BP finalizes its work in killing the well, here is a collection of photos from around the Gulf of Mexico over the past couple of months, as all of those affected enter the next phase of this event. (42 photos total) Digg It

http://www.prospectmx.com/15-hilariously-failed-marketing-campaigns/

In such a crowded market, it’s no wonder advertisers have tended toward bolder messages and devices in an attempt to break through the average American’s consumption haze. Then there are those who see “bold” and think “license to be offensive, patronizing, and hopelessly insane”. Digg It

http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/comics/article/gary-oldman-is-badass-109625

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/18/10-most-underrated-us-cit_n_683872.html#s127111

New York, San Francisco, and Chicago are among the most famous cities in the U.S., but there are many other fabulous--albeit smaller--cities in this country that don't get their fair share of the spotlight. Digg It

http://www.physorg.com/news201364510.html

The world could one day be an economically equal place, if the lower-income population have anything to do with it. In an interesting yet disheartening series of socioeconomic experiments, led by a team of UC Berkeley researchers, the findings are that those on the lower-income levels ... Digg It

http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/12/heidi-montag-spencer-pratt#slide=1

After nearly a dozen surgeries, the reality starlet finally reveals her bikini body to the pool-going public. What do you think? Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/17/top-dem-says-fannie-fredd_n_685632.html

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be abolished, Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said when asked whether the mortgage giants should play a role in housing market reforms."I think they should be abolished," Frank told Fox Business Network's Neil Cavuto in an evening interview. "The only question is what do you Digg It

http://consumerist.com/2010/08/should-towns-be-able-to-block-fast-food-joints-from-opening.html

Last week, we brought you the story of an Illinois town that rejiggered its zoning regulations to keep an upscale tattoo parlor from opening. This drew several jeers from readers for the village council that made the decision. And yet, there are several municipalities around the country that have effectively banned fast food and chain ... Digg It

http://www.pcworld.com/article/203638/tragic_death_of_everything.html

Wired Editor in Chief Chris Anderson is catching flack for the magazine's current cover story, which declares that the Web is dead. I'm not sure what the controversy is. For years, once-vibrant technologies, products, and companies have been dropping like teenagers in a Freddy Krueger movie. Thank heavens that tech journalists have done such a ... Digg It

http://skateboardingmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/extreme-terrestrial/

ET is either practicing for the next X-Games or he is hammered and falling off of his bike. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7953267/Naval-officer-complains-over-Romos-Bitch-call-sign.html

Call signs are monikers that identify a member of the service and are used in radio transmissions and printed on clothing. In the film Top Gun, Tom Cruise's character had the call sign "Maverick" while other call signs included "Iceman," "Viper" and "Hollywood". But Ensign Steve Crowston claimed that when he was called into a room with fellow... Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/19/cameron-diaz-tops-list-of_n_687342.html

If you're looking for Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel online, look out! Digg It

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handsomerob5600 made this wicked awesome knife block. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7954208/The-Cougar-concept-older-women-preying-on-younger-men-is-a-myth-claim-scientists.html

Madonna and Demi Moore may prefer toyboys but the trend of older women going out with younger men is a myth outside of the world of celebrities, a study claims. Digg It

http://laughjunky.com/its-shatting-brix-time/

He is in there and you will laugh when you find him, but you have to look really close! Digg It

http://www.physorg.com/news201451175.html

This is pretty amazing.... Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-dennis-kucinich/the-war-in-iraq-has-enter_b_688218.html

Who is in charge of our operations in Iraq, now? George Orwell? A war based on lies continues to be a war based on lies. Today, we have a war that is not a war, with combat troops who are not combat troops. In 2003, President Bush said 'Mission Accomplished'. In 2010, the White House says combat operations are over in Iraq, but will leave 50,000... Digg It

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20014142-36.html

In what may or may not be a highly questionable business decision, the social-gaming powerhouse is detonating one heck of a publicity stunt in the Las Vegas desert to promote its Mafia Wars title. Digg It

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/08/19/for-strip-clubs-near-ground-zero-its-business-as-usual-amid-mosque-uproar/?mod=wsj_share_digg

Thousands of workers spend their days toiling in the neighborhood around the World Trade Center site, a space that had gained renewed national attention amid controversial plans to build an Islamic center there. Digg It

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/64119#more-64119

We know they're dead -- but where are their remains (and graves) actually? Genghis, Cleopatra, Leonardo...Amadeus...Really, on one knows. Digg It

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/russia_in_color_a_century_ago.html

With images from southern and central Russia in the news lately due to extensive wildfires, I thought it would be interesting to look back in time with this extraordinary collection of color photographs taken between 1909 and 1912. Digg It

http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2010/08/18/10-of-the-most-widely-belived-video-game-urban-legends/

Growing up, in the days before the internet answered all our questions, video game urban legends flew around from kid to kid like a virus. Before there was any real way to verify whether these things were actually true, we had to take the word of our friend who “swears his cousin could do it.” Digg It

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/100817/china-economy-japan

Fueled by three decades of economic reform, years of double-digit growth and its undisputed position as the world's factory, China's remarkable rise is one of the greatest accomplishments in economic history. Digg It

http://greenanswers.com/news/189153/energy-drink-caffeine-14-cans-coke

Energy drinks can contain as much as 505 milligrams of caffeine in a single container, or the equivalent of 14 cans of Coca-Cola, U.S. researchers say. Digg It

http://www.discountvouchers.co.uk/pakistan-flooding.html

Flooding began in Pakistan in July 2010 caused by monsoon rains affecting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab as well as parts of Baluchistan. It is thought that at least 2000 people have been killed and over 20 million are now destitute and suffering. Digg It

http://www.indecisionforever.com/2010/08/20/jon-stewart-ties-rupert-murdoch-to-terrorism/

On last night's Daily Show, in response to flimsy attempts by the Fox News gang to link the Imam behind the so-called Ground Zero Mosque to terrorism, Jon Stewart used the same tactics to connect Rupert Murdoch to Osama bin Laden. Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5617135/beyond-survival-around-the-world-eight-times-with-les-stroud

When Les "Survivorman" Stroud—the hardest-working cameraman in the business—says shooting his new show "Beyond Survival" was his most challenging shoot yet... Digg It

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/08/feinberg_releases_emergency_pr.html

Kenneth R. Feinberg, the man put in charge of the $20 billion fund to pay claims related to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, today announced 'emergency protocol' guidelines to assist claimants in filing claims for costs and damages incurred as a result of the oil spill. Digg It

http://snuzzy.com/kakapo-ugliest-parrot-or-most-beautiful-chicken/

Meet the kakapo, a unique parrot from New Zealand. What makes them so unique? So many things! For starters they're the only nocturnal parrots. But probably more importantly, the kakapo, like Kevin Smith, is too fat to fly! Digg It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YJ-dM1mC4c

This guy has all the right moves. Digg It

http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/saudi-court-mulls-verdict-to-cut-defendant-s-spine-2010-08-19-1.281080?

A court in Saudi Arabia is seeking medical advice on whether it is possible to cut the spinal cord of a man as a punishment after he was indicted of causing paralysis to another man during a fight, a local daily reported on Thursday. Digg It

http://scifanime.com/comics/20-marvel-comics-facts-a-marvel-universe-history-infographic

Marvel Publishing, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media. Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, owns Marvel Publishing. Digg It

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/08/supreme-court-told-p2p-users-can-be-innocent-infringers.ars

A group of law professors has filed a brief with the Supreme Court, arguing that it's patently ridiculous for copyright notices on compact discs--which P2P users never see--to count as "knowledge" of infringement. Digg It

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It almost seems like a...blacklist. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1304981/British-pop-singer-commits-suicide-Belgian-music-festival.html

Charles Haddon, frontman of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, leapt to his death from a telecommunications mast behind the main stage at the Pukkelpop festival. Digg It

http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2010/08/introducing-shaqs-new-girlfriend-nikki-hoopz-alexander-photos/

Shaquille O’Neal is currently dating Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander of reality show fame. Nikki won the reality show Flavor of Love with Rapper Flavor Flav. She was also more recently a contestant on the reality show I Love Money. Alexander is said to be an aspiring model and actress. Digg It

http://www.break.com/pictures/dont-mind-my-sack1903855.html

In this Photo: A fat man with his balls hanging out Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-pop.html

Ahead of its formal debut late next month at the Paris Motor Show, Kia has released a handful of images of its latest concept car – the POP. Imagine a car so tiny that an actual pull tab is in the place of the sunroof. Digg It

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/brazen-bank-robber-arrested-after-emailing-local-paper-to-correc/

We know how great the temptation is to throw out a nasty comment when a journalist gets something wrong, but let this story out of Germany be a lesson to you that sometimes discretion is advised. Digg It

http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2010/08/20/58281/

A fan passed out at the Rays game recently, presumably from having a few too many. . While he’s sleeping, security comes over to laugh at him and then the mascot gets in on the fun. You have to admire how he tries to play it off by clapping and leaning forward in his seat when he wakes up. He was just resting his eyes! Digg It

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http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9HNEOO81&show_article=1

A flower shop in Florida that saw a drop-off in weddings this summer is probably out of luck. So is a restaurant in Idaho that had to switch seafood suppliers. A hardware store on the Mississippi coast may be left out, too. The latest guidelines coming out of Washington for BP's $20 billion victims compensation fund say the nearer you are geo Digg It

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/21/2010-08-21_empire_bedbug_building_parasites_found_in_one_small_area.html

First came King Kong. Now, bedbugs are trying to conquer the Empire State Building. An infestation of the creepy crawlers has hit the city's most iconic building. The little critters invaded an employee changing room in the basement, prompting building officials to call in exterminators. "There were guys there last night, spraying down the place," Digg It

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I KEN HALPZ U KLEEN TEH BLINZ? Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1305047/BREAKING-NEWS-Thieves-steal-Van-Gogh-painting-Cairo-museum.html

The artwork is identified as the Dutch impressionist's Vase and Flowers on the museum's website. Digg It

http://hardgeek.org/sweden-withdraws-the-arrest-warrant-for-julian-assange

Sweden withdraw the arrest warrant against wikileaks founder Julian Assange that was issued yesterday. The prosecutors said that they could not find any evidence on the rape accusation. Digg It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVhfpfVv6Z4

Here is video of comedian Jimmy Kimmel showing us how President Obama can “prove he is not a Muslim.” Kimmel cited recent polling that indicates 18% of Americans believe Obama is a Muslim. After pointing out that Obama is now vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard in a home that “has an unobstructed view of the Atlantic – toward Mecca......” Digg It

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20013702-10391704.html

Muzique nightclub in Montreal is feeling the heat after posting an invitation on its Facebook page that included the message "NO FAT GIRLS ALLOWED!!!!!!!!!!" the Montreal Gazette reports. Stefano Apostolakos, a Montreal club promoter, told the Gazette: "Everybody knows. (Clubs) are selective," and "(Discrimination) comes with the right to refuse.. Digg It

http://www.good.is/post/is-your-extra-virgin-olive-oil-really-a-virgin/

A new study finds that extra virgin olive oil is often anything but. What can you do to get the pure olive oil you're paying for? Digg It

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Andrew in Melbourne snapped this pic just before the best part of his dog's day. Digg It

http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/08/when-house-coming-back-pic.html

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http://weburbanist.com/pics/amazing-graffiti-wall-art-by-phlegm/

Phlegm is an amazing street artist who uses huge walls as a canvas. Digg It

http://topcultured.com/gramps-celebrates-107th-birthday-with-a-big-mac-cake/

I hope to be this spunky when I'm his age! Digg It

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/20/virgin-mobile-changing-broadband2go-plans-40-a-month-for-unlimited-data/

According to our tipster, Virgin Mobile will offer only two Broadband2Go plans beginning August 24: $10 for 10 days with a 100 MB cap and a $40 monthly unlimited plan. Digg It

http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2010/08/17/most-quoted-lines-by-movie-geeks/

Classic 'keeper' lines from some classic (or at least memorable) movies... Digg It

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/08/21/velocity.micro.cruz.reader.preorders.go.live/

The seven-inch Android 2.1 slate is now due to ship both online and to electronics stores in early September for $200. Digg It

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Probably not on purpose. Digg It

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He's never gonna let you go. Digg It

http://www.wsop.com/news/2010/Aug/3028/WSOP-The-History-of-the-Game-Infographic.html

This is how the WSOP stacks up. It doesn't get much bigger and certainly not better. This is the WSOP: From Moss to Gold. Digg It

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/trends-innovations/hypercar.htm

...some of these cars are so efficient that you could plug them in and return power to the grid for a discount on your electric bill. This isn't just pie in the sky futurism, either. We'll show you some hypercars that are on the road today. Digg It

http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/creators/choi-jeong-hwa

Choi Jeong Hwa is elevating dumpster diving to high art. Digg It

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2008886,00.html

While US combat troops fight two wars, its mental-health professionals are waging a battle to save soldiers' sanity when they come back, one that will cost billions long after combat ends in Baghdad and Kabul. It is a high-intensity conflict. Digg It

http://gothamist.com/2010/08/22/photos_nsfw_of_topless_day_protest.php?gallery0Pic=5

Today, ladies and gentlemen from across the city bared all from the waist up to fight for equality for being topless in public. "National Go Topless Day" attracted women of all ages with signs like "Tits: Wholesome, Holy & Hot," a guy offering free hugs, and of course plenty of gawkers. Digg It

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime/drug-smugglers-come-in-all-shapes-and-sizes-873395.html

Ohio prisons are on pace to see more smuggling incidents this year than last year when 243 people were caught in the act, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol, which investigates such incidents. This year, prison officials have already investigated 168 incidents. Digg It

http://thechive.com/2010/08/18/one-great-gif-to-rule-them-all/

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http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/fascinating-bloody-facts-and-beliefs-about-blood/weird-science

In popular Chinese culture it’s often said that if a man’s nose produces a small flow of blood, it signifies that he’s experiencing sexual desire. Some Christian churches teach that when consecrated, the Eucharistic wine actually becomes the blood of Jesus. Thus in the consecrated wine, Jesus becomes spiritually and physically present. Digg It

http://www.theawl.com/2010/08/chocolate-chip-it-blows-that-black-people-arent-invisible-any-more

Dear Black Diary, I've always known that the key to black success is not about slipping through the cracks, it's about slipping past the crackers. That’s why I was surprised to read about the charges against Alvin Greene, the candidate for Senate from South Carolina. Digg It

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11053202

A joke by comedian Tim Vine is voted the best one-liner of this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Digg It

http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/08/23/super-mario-bros-theme-remakes/

In this collection, we gather 21 various Super Mario Bros themes that include beatboxing, Tesla coils and even Wine bottles. The creativity of the fans is apparent and so is the Mario love. Check them all out in the video presentations below and let us know which is your favorite. Digg It

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I wonder what she was explaining... Digg It

http://www.pawnation.com/2010/08/23/the-best-cat-for-you-based-on-personality-type/

Thinking about getting a new cat? Wondering what type might be the best match? Have a look at our handy chart of popular cat breeds to figure out which one would suit your personality and lifestyle. Digg It

http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2010/08/tom_brady_i_hate_the_jets.html

The rivalry is heating up. Tom Brady said he doesn't watch HBO's 'Hard Knocks' because he can't stand the Jets. Digg It

http://www.popcrunch.com/15-bizarre-drug-ingredients-and-origins/

For millennia, when confronted with a newly discovered material man has asked himself one burning question: Can I use this to get fucked up? Digg It

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/25187/what-do-vampires-ejaculate-and-other-true-blood-sex-mysteries/

You may have never met a vampire, but you know they’re great at sex...or so “True Blood” would have you believe. From the vampire orgasm to the sex lives of shape-shifters, check out the most confusing sex mysteries from True Blood. Digg It

http://www.damnlag.com/pokemon-revelations-you-never-picked-up/

The Pokemon world is a strange world ... but you probably didn't know most of this stuff. Digg It

http://lifehacker.com/5616299/lifehacker-pack-for-android-our-list-of-the-best-android-apps

The Android Market isn't always an easy place to get around. Our first edition of the Lifehacker Pack for Android rounds up essential Android apps and our personal favorites for productivity, multimedia, internet life, and just plain usefulness. Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/worlds-first-diesel-electric-hybrid-peugeot-3008-hybrid4.html

Peugeot has now launched the world's first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle, the crossover-based 3008 HYbrid 3. Digg It

http://ireport.cnn.com/blogs/ireport-blog/2010/08/20/join-the-conversation-what-s-ok-to-wear-on-a-plane?hpt=Sbin

iReporter Lisa Oaks posted an iReport this week that caught our eye -- a photo of a man in the Dallas Fort-Worth Airport wearing short shorts and a halter top. "This is ok for a male revue nightclub, but not for public daytime," said Oaks, whose husband Mark snapped the shot. According to Mark, the passenger was allowed to board his American Airl Digg It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIQzAUsRFjg

The best catch of the week was at a Phillies game by a fan in the stands - on his way back to his seat carrying drinks. Digg It

http://news.discovery.com/human/glass-water-weight-loss.html

Adding science to years of anecdotal claims, scientists find that dieters who drink two cups of water before meals lose more weight. Digg It

http://consumerist.com/2010/08/dominos-delivers-racism-to-your-front-door-in-under-30-minutes.html

From unveiling a new recipe to promising more honest ads, Domino's has done a great deal to restructure its image in recent months. And then some jackass delivery guy in North Carolina has to go and ruin the fun for everyone by dropping the "N word" on a customer's receipt. Digg It

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/08/23/in-focus-kashmir-valley-of-tears/2403/

For nearly two months now Kashmir has been in the grip of violent protests, as angry young men, women and children have held demonstrations against Indian rule in the region. Anti-India sentiment runs deep in Kashmir, which is divided between Hindu-majority India and Pakistan, but claimed by both in its entirety. Digg It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/23/google-earth-pictures-the_n_690836.html

The vantage point Google Earth provides has shown us things we weren't expecting to see. Digg It

http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2010/08/propaganda-posters-of-world-war-two.html

During World War Two, propaganda posters became something of an art form and some examples are very well known even today. It’s been claimed that truth is often the first casualty of war, and it is very interesting to see how the events of the time were depicted in this selection of posters and leaflets from both sides of the conflict. Digg It

http://www.1up.com/news/the-sacrifice-left-4-dead?cmpid=0101

Valve has announced "The Sacrifice," a new DLC campaign that will be available for both the original Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 as well. The Sacrifice will indeed show the events that L4D1's group went through before meeting up with L4D2's group in The Passing. And, yes, it will show how a certain survivor ultimately met their end. Digg It

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1305414/Hitler-descended-Jews-Africans-DNA-tests-reveal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Samples taken from relatives of the Nazi leader show that he is biologically linked to the 'sub-human' races he sought to exterminate. Digg It

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/115367-as-elections-near-net-neutrality-backers-challenged-by-moveonorg-and-acorn-ties?sms_ss=digg

A bipartisan coalition in favor of net neutrality has lost a key conservative supporter amid signs that the issue is becoming more divisive. The Gun Owners of America (GOA) severed ties with the net-neutrality coalition Save the Internet after a conservative blog questioned the association with liberal organizations such as ACORN and the ACLU. Digg It

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/New-Canaan-Considers-Tracking-Students--101302154.html

In the tony town of New Canaan, students might someday get trackin tags along with their textbooks. No decisions have yet been made, but school officials plan to look into the possibility of adding radio frequency tags to student or staff ID cards, or place them on school property, like laptops. Digg It

http://coedmagazine.com/2010/08/24/20-strangest-sex-laws-infographic/

Not all sex-related laws make sense. Here’s a collection of 20 of the weirdest sex laws from around the world. Digg It

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/topless-protest-turns-some-heads-in-the-other-875063.html

Miss America didn't make an appearance Sunday at noon at the corner of Sixth and Congress when an eccentric crowd of Austinites (is there any other kind?) gathered for the local version of National Go Topless Day.A boodle of guys, many of whom had come to check out the scenery, outnumbered women about 3-1. And some of these dudes seemed let down. Digg It

http://www.popjolly.com/outer-space-1468

Even if you know these facts, it doesn't hurt having a refresher course. Digg It

http://www.smashingdownloads.com/2010/08/24/netflix-redbox/

Everyone has their preference, here's a look at how the two businesses stack up. Digg It

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/thailand/100823/korean-wave-fashion-thai-culture

The Seoul-born craze for “Big Eye” contacts can cause blindness and, if swapped among friends, AIDS, according to Thailand’s health ministry. Officials warn that prickly glue-on eyelashes, popular among Korean divas, can put your eye out. Yet another public service announcement warns against imitating Korean looks through surgery or toxic whitening Digg It

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/08/woman_marries_boyfriend_in_hos.html

A woman married her boyfriend in a hospital ceremony the day before succumbing to injuries she suffered when a car driven by her boyfriend's brother struck her while she held her 10-month-old daughter. Digg It

http://www.consumerenergyreport.com/2010/08/24/energy-resources-consumption/

Take a look at the world’s energy consumption as a factor of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Digg It

http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1048585_infographic-high-tech-combo-could-yield-theft-proof-car

GPS tracking, cell-network tracking, immobilizers, and secure key fobs are all common these days, but what if you were to roll all of the anti-theft technology available on the market into a single car? Would it be possible to theft-proof it? Digg It

http://gizmodo.com/5620079/giz-explains-how-blind-people-see-the-internet

Your eyes are absorbing this webpage. They're passing over this, this, then this word, right now. That's how reading works, online: you take this for granted. But what if you couldn't? Digg It

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wagons-the-hippest-thing-you-won%E2%80%99t-buy-op-ed.html

One day I turned around and the wagons were gone, forgotten by their manufacturers, rusting slowly on overgrown lawns while minivans took their place and ferried the next generation of children. Then came the four-door SUVs, the faux-armored tanks of the embattled suburban mother. The Estates, Cruisers, and Squires are now ancient history. Digg It

http://updatedhome.com/beautiful-home-boxing-legend-mike-tyson/

I can't imagine Tyson in that room with tiger rug Digg It

http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2010/08/chart-day-housing-prices-wwii

That chart in this post, constructed from Case-Shiller data, shows the reality: home prices have actually been pretty steady over time. In fact, if you look at a fifty-year period after World War II, home prices were absolutely steady.So here's the question: why do people think that home price appreciation is a law of nature, when it so clearly is. Digg It

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The confident stance this sportscaster is assuming clearly displays her talented assets. Digg It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV-AFnCkRLY

This is a timelapse of me making Metagun, a game for Ludum Dare 18. You can play the game here: http://www.mojang.com/compo/metagun/ The song is called Battery, and was made by me some nine years ago. Digg It

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hRapGjxsuOf5w7-Z7nLYnOh4i6Mg

After years of fat-fingered struggles to type emails and text messages on tiny mobile phone keypads, Japan's sumo wrestlers have been given Apple's iPad to pound with their jumbo-sized digits. Digg It

http://www.slate.com/id/2264770?

Christopher Hitchens comments on the NYC mosque debate: "The "Ground Zero mosque" debate is about tolerance; and a whole lot more." Digg It

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Protests-erupt-as-Hindus-are-served-beef-in-flood-camps/articleshow/6423163.cms

Hundreds of minority Hindus rendered homeless by the devastating floods in Pakistan were served beef by authorities at a relief camp in Karachi, triggering protest from the community members. Digg It

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/7963608/Facebook-now-worth-33-billion.html

Facebook is now worth as much as $33.7 billion, after investors have paid up to $76 for a share in the company ahead of its much-hyped flotation on the stock market, according to a report. Digg It

http://soiledearth.com/images/south-african-rhino-poaching-rhino-wars

You may have noticed the recent online buzz concerning rhino poaching in South Africa. According to several reports, as many as 6 of these beautiful, endangered animals have been gunned down in the past week. This letter, along with the other excerpts, photographs and news items, were sent to me this week by a concerned friend in South Africa. Digg It

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/216227/money-for-nothing-and-your-kicks-for-free/

How Warner Bros. and Turbine plan to change the world one micro-transaction at a time with games like Dungeons & Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online. Digg It

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/voracious/2010/08/3_laboratory_devices_that_will.php

$10 for Astronaut Ice Cream? I'll make my own damn freeze-dried ice cream, thank you very much! Digg It

http://www.awfulgames.com/fun/how_to_hug_a_baby/

Babies are rather fragile and delicate, and many of us are unsure how to safely hug them. Fortunately, Brutus the dog is here to show us the proper method. Digg It

http://www.joystickdivision.com/2010/08/mario_and_luigi_cure_cancer.php

The famous plumbers have set their sights on eradicating an enemy far more insidious than Bowser. Digg It

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/funny-google-street-view-sightings/

Google’s Street View vans capture everyday life as it unfolds outside, from folks innocuously waiting at bus stops, sipping coffee at outdoor cafes and pushing strollers in the park, to burglaries in process, car accidents and the stray street fight. Call us weird, but we find the latter a lot more interesting. Digg It

http://www.ridelust.com/top-10-automotive-villains/

We here at Ridelust.com obviously love automobiles, so what we’ve done here is compile a list of 10 of the best automotive based villains that we could think of whose cars are essential to their character and the plot of the film. Digg It

http://hothardware.com/News/Canon-Introduces-120MP-Camera-Sensor-/

We're talking 13,280 x 9,184 pixels worth of resolution here. The new sensor also includes a Full HD video output capability, and it also enables image confirmation across a wide image area, with Full HD video viewing of a select portion of the overall frame. Digg It

http://www.flavoreddelights.com/2010/08/30-delectable-food-crafts-examples-yummy-sandwiches/

Make sandwiches in any shape and style and use a wide variety of ingredients to enhance its taste and looks. They can be a major source of nutrition to your kids; provided the right material is used and is creatively put in front of children. Here are 30 delectable examples of food crafts and mouth-watering ways to present your sandwiches. Digg It

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/thinking-positive/story?id=11471072

Scientists discover neurological differences between optimists and pessimists. Digg It

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/recycling-design-technology/antioxidant-foods-infographic-460810

See which foods have the most antioxidants, and what the real health benefits are. Digg It

http://www.indecisionforever.com/2010/08/25/the-daily-show-on-dr-laura-sarah-palin-and-the-n-word/

Which is worse, the N-word or the R-word? Digg It

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/08/morgan_freeman_ted_danson_oil_spill.html

Morgan Freeman, Ted Danson, and the Nautica company are just a few big names behind the 2-month Oceana research expedition in the Gulf of Mexico to assess the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on underwater ecosystems.. Digg It