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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Two environmental volunteers burned in blast get undisclosed sum Digg It

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

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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://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://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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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://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

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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.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

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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.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.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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Many kids may have a genetic tendency to not like bitter tastes. 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.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.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://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://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://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.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://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

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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

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It almost seems like a...blacklist. 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://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://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

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

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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://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://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

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://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

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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://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

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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://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://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://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://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://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