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Testing times for Wikipedia after doctor posts secrets of the Rorschach inkblots
Seeded on Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:30 AM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
The online encyclopedia Wikipedia has become embroiled in a bitter row with psychologists after a Canadian doctor posted answers to controversial tests on the site.
Bacteria make computers look like pocket calculators
Seeded on Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:26 PM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
That's pretty amazing. Scientists have turned an E. Coli into a living computer.
30 Classic Music Albums Recreated With Lego
Seeded on Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:32 AM EDT (speckyboy.com)
30 classic lego albums
Poor guy: Beastie Boys' MCA announces he has cancer
Seeded on Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:52 PM EDT (YouTube)
Beastie Boys' MCA announces he has cancer on youtube.
Greenland shark meat may become new source of biofuel
Seeded on Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:48 PM EDT (Biofuel Daily)
The Greenland shark, one of the largest species of sharks, is a nuisance to fishermen and its meat is toxic to humans, but researchers now hope the flesh can be used to create a biofuel for Inuits.
Turkmenistan tries to green its desert with manmade lake
Seeded on Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:38 AM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
The central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has cemented its reputation for eccentricity with an ambitious attempt to create a vast lake in the centre of the country's Karakum desert.
It's a tragedy really: Croc Company Failing; Terrible Economy to Thank
Seeded on Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:15 AM EDT (PopSense)
One reason to love a failing economy: Crocs are done.
The Vatican wakes up to the wisdom of Oscar Wilde
Seeded on Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:37 AM EDT (Independent.co.uk)
With his outrageous wit, clear disdain for figures of authority and openly homosexual lifestyle, Oscar Wilde is an unlikely pin-up for the Catholic Church.
A Drug That Could Give You Perfect Visual Memory
Seeded on Tue Jul 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT (I09)
A group of Spanish researchers reported today in Science that they may have stumbled upon a substance that could become the ultimate memory-enhancer.
Court to Defendant: Stop Blasting That Man's Mind!
Seeded on Sun Jul 5, 2009 10:31 PM EDT (Wired News)
Late last year, James Walbert went to court, to stop his former business associate from blasting him with mind-altering electromagnetic radiation.
Ads Spotted on Twitter.com - Did You Notice?
Seeded on Sun Jul 5, 2009 12:07 AM EDT (Read/WriteWeb)
Three months ago we reported that Ads Had Come to Twitter and it was a pretty big deal - until Twitter promptly said the word "sponsored" was only appearing on the site in error.
Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans
Seeded on Sat Jul 4, 2009 11:49 AM EDT (Telegraph)
A previously unheard recording of a Russian spacecraft attempting to beat NASA's Apollo 11 in 1969's race to the moon has been released.
'Trouble in Paradise: Art meets wildlife'
Seeded on Sat Jul 4, 2009 6:24 AM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
The artist-duo Steinbrener/Dempf have set up six installations in several enclosures at Schönbrunn zoo - from a sunken car wreck in the rhino pen, railroad tracks in the bison enclosure to toxic waste in the aquarium.
It's alive! Sewer Monster Found in Raleigh
Seeded on Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT (NewsObserver.com)
Sewer monster found in Raleigh. Oh North Carolina, you make me so happy...
India: Gay Relationships Legal - Los Angeles Times
Seeded on Fri Jul 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT (The L.A. Times)
A Delhi court rules that punishment for sexual relations between consenting adults is a violation of constitutional rights. The ruling applies to Delhi but is seen as a trendsetter for the country.
Zombies: Still Undead, And Suddenly Everywhere
Seeded on Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:17 PM EDT (NPR)
Interesting story on the resurgence of the Zombie genre in American and British popular culture. Here is where I stop myself from making any comments about certain recently dead celebrities.
The Great American Bubble Machine
Seeded on Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:04 AM EDT (Rolling Stone)
Although very consipiracy theory-like, I have a hard time dismissing the authors claims regarding Goldman Sachs outright. Goldman Sachs has been highly visible and highly involved in both the market downturn and the efforts to "fix" the economy.
Merriweather Post Operator Decries Live Nation's 'Death Grip'
Seeded on Wed Jul 1, 2009 9:40 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
Nice to see someone standing up against the Live Nation Ticketmaster merger, even if it ultimately fails. Hurwitz is owner of the Washington based 9:30 club which is well known as a former outpost for the Dischord hardcore bands such as Minor Threat and Fugazi.
Glastonbury 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Seeded on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:12 AM EDT (The Boston Globe)
Great Glastonbury fest pictorial.
Is Volkswagen's recent mileage claim fahrvergnugen from the truth?
Seeded on Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT (HowStuffWorks)
Advertising tricks Volkswagen uses to the up the gas mileage it is able to claim in its most recent round of ads. Now, I have heard of a 100 mpg car that they are going to be offering in Europe soon. Is that the same thing?
Simon Pegg and Nick Frosts Video Report from their alien adventure paul
Seeded on Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:27 PM EDT (I09)
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost discuss the filming of their new movie Paul in this collection of video blogs. I am hoping that this lives up to Shaun of the Dead, Spaced, and Hot Fuzz.
First look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland
Seeded on Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:36 AM EDT (Wired News)
Looks amazing. Screen shots from the new Tim Burton movie.
Toronto's new green roof law a first for North America
Seeded on Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT (MNN)
Toronto has passed a law mandating green rooftops for all new buildings. Obviously, developers are not happy with this, but the environmentalists are.
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse: Dark Night of the Soul
Seeded on Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT (PopMatters)
I adore this album. I just wish they would get over whatever copyright problems and release it.
The Life of Steve Jobs - So Far
Seeded on Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:33 PM EDT (Gizmodo)
Great article about Steve Jobs. The photographic timeline is particularly well done.
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