 AFP | Estimated 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Papua New Guinea CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A preliminary 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake struck around 9:39 am and was centered 131 kilometers (81 miles) east of Wewak, ... Papua New Guinea rattled by 6.8 quake 6.8 quake rattles Papua New Guinea USGS reports 6.8 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea |
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Estimated 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Papua New Guinea - CNN
Republican Boehner wants Monday vote on debt deal (Reuters)
Reuters - House Speaker John Boehner told fellow Republicans that he wants the House of Representatives to vote on Monday on a last-minute deal to raise the debt ceiling, a Republican lawmaker said on Sunday.
Nielsen: Android Tops in U.S. Smartphone Market, Apple Still Top Dog in Mobile Device Manufacturing
According to the most recent data from market research guru Nielsen, Google's mighty Android platform stands tallest in the U.S. smartphone space with a majority 39 percent share. That leaves Apple in an almost distant second place with 28 percent, and RIM clinging to relevance with a 20 percent stake. Credit Android's success to Google's...
A breakdown of gas costs per city [Infographic]
Here's how much drivers across the U.S. have been spending on average to fill up their tanks per month, courtesy of online banking web startup Mint.com. Folks in Silicon Valley are spending the most, while New Yorkers spend the least.
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http://digg.com/news/business/a_breakdown_of_gas_costs_per_city_infographic
Israel uprising: Beginning of an end - Tehran Times
 Reuters | Israel uprising: Beginning of an end Tehran Times When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood before the US Congress and said Israel -- a regime setup by stealing land and which survives off charity -- is ?what's right about Middle East? and received 29 standing ovations from ... ISRAEL: Protest tents launch Israel's summer of discontent Israel's housing protesters: Bibi go home More than 100000 take to streets across Israel in largest housing protest yet |
Gamestop Offering Pre-Orders on Digital Downloads: They Want Your Money Now Even Though The Game Isn't Ready
In a surprising change of pace, it appears that GameStop will be returning to the PC games market with an announcement that customers can now place pre-orders for digital downloads. Seemingly following EA's lead, the brick-and-mortar retailer has begun shifting the some of its focus off of packaged goods sales and onto digital distribution....
Syrian regime tanks return to Hama - The Guardian
 Reuters | Syrian regime tanks return to Hama The Guardian A man on a stretcher is apparently carried to hospital in Hama in this still image said to have been taken from a video film after Syrian tanks stormed the city. Photograph: Reuters As the sun was rising on the last day before Ramadan, ... 80 killed as Syrian forces storm city of Hama Groups: Government forces, protesters clash in Syria, killing 67 Gunmen kill 4 law-enforcement members in Syria's Hama: SANA |
Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting the Greek god Apollo surrounded by muses
Excavations in the bowels of an ancient Roman hill have turned up the well-preserved, late 1st century wall mosaic with a figure of Apollo.
LIFE slideshow: Druids, mystery, faith, myth (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - In early October, 2010, the ancient pagan tradition of Druidry was, for the first time, formally classed as a religion in Britain.
Man inserts milk bottle up his bum to 'relieve constipation'
Doctors have released an x-ray image showing a milk bottle lodged inside an elderly man's pelvis.
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http://digg.com/news/offbeat/man_inserts_milk_bottle_up_his_bum_to_relieve_constipation
Saturday, July 30, 2011
What Afghans think about President Obama?s troop drawdown (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - Many Afghans have mixed feelings about tonight's announcement from President Obama that the US will begin drawing down the levels of troops in Afghanistan.
How Small Businesses Cash in on County Fairs (Graphic)
The summer months are designed for community activities. Families escape the heat at the local pool, cheer on their local baseball team at the ballpark, and seek out entertainment and amusement at the county fair. The age-old tradition of the county fair encourages a ?buy local? mentality with local businesses occupying many of the vendor booths.
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http://digg.com/news/business/how_small_businesses_cash_in_on_county_fairs_graphic
A Terabyte For Notebooks: WD Scorpio Blue 1TB Drive Review
What's this? 1 Terabyte of capacity for your notebook por... umm storage? Yep! WD launched the new Scorpio Blue 1TB notebook drive and we take it for a spin.
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http://digg.com/news/technology/a_terabyte_for_notebooks_wd_scorpio_blue_1tb_drive_review
Iraq says to buy 36 F-16 fighters from U.S (Reuters)
Senate Rejects Debt Bill
WASHINGTON - The House passed a Republican plan for raising the federal debt limit Friday, but attention quickly shifted to the Democrat-controlled Senate where the rough outlines of a compromise to avert a possible economic crisis were emerging through the fog of partisan anger and tension.
Intermission: MTV Explains the Internet in 1995
MTV's Kurt Loder reported on a "big deal technological fad" in 1995. Some of his wisdom still rings true.
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http://digg.com/news/technology/intermission_mtv_explains_the_internet_in_1995
Zara Phillips weds in Scotland - Toronto Sun
 Globe and Mail | Zara Phillips weds in Scotland Toronto Sun Britain's Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, poses for a photograph with her husband England rugby captain Mike Tindall, after their marriage at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland July 30, 2011. ... Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall marry in Edinburgh sunshine Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips ties the knot Zara typically shy on her big royal day |
Biotech Food as a Necessity in a Warming Planet
When you can grow more food using the same inputs of land, water and fertilizer, everyone -- farmers, consumers, hungry people and anyone who cares about CO2 concentrations in the earth's atmosphere -- is better off.
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http://digg.com/news/business/biotech_food_as_a_necessity_in_a_warming_planet
Knox trial in Italy told no DNA on knife blade - AFP
 Telegraph.co.uk | Knox trial in Italy told no DNA on knife blade AFP PERUGIA, Italy ? A forensic expert in Amanda Knox's appeal against her conviction for murdering her British roommate in Italy said Saturday that no DNA was found on the blade of the presumed murder weapon. The original trial for the 2007 murder in the ... Amanda Knox Cop Defends DNA Evidence Knox trial: battle over DNA evidence Amanda Knox appeal: Italian police defend handling of evidence in Meredith ... |
Merck to cut 13,000 more jobs - despite profit jump
Merck & Co. Inc. said Friday that it would cut an additional 13,000 jobs by 2015, despite also reporting higher quarterly sales and profit.
T-Mobile responds to Sen. Al Franken, says he's full of shit
j/k...they didn't really say he was full of shit. But they did say "his analysis of our pending transaction is just wrong."
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http://digg.com/news/business/t_mobile_responds_to_sen_al_franken_says_he_s_full_of_shit
Friday, July 29, 2011
Why Americans Are So Angry
The rich are getting richer. Their effective tax rate, in recent years, has been reduced to the lowest in modern history. Nurses, teachers and firemen actually pay a higher tax rate than some billionaires. It's no wonder the American people are angry.
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http://digg.com/news/politics/why_americans_are_so_angry
Is Internet Explorer For The Dumb? A New Study Suggests Exactly That
Internet Explorer users scored a lot below average on IQ tests as compared to Firefox, Chrome etc. So this suggests only dumb ppl use IE anymore :)
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http://digg.com/news/business/is_internet_explorer_for_the_dumb_a_new_study_suggests_exactly_that
Christie released from hospital after asthma attack
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Gov. Christie was hospitalized for eight hours Thursday after an asthma attack on the way to a bill-signing and news conference.
T-Mobile responds to Sen. Al Franken, says he's full of shit
j/k...they didn't really say he was full of shit. But they did say "his analysis of our pending transaction is just wrong."
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http://digg.com/news/business/t_mobile_responds_to_sen_al_franken_says_he_s_full_of_shit
Traders plan for short weekends amid Washington agony (Reuters)
Reuters - Close out positions, tighten up stop-loss orders and get ready for Sunday night.
US urges Libyan rebels to show unity - The Associated Press
 msnbc.com | US urges Libyan rebels to show unity The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) ? The United States pressed Libyan opposition leaders Friday to shore up any cracks in their front against Moammar Gadhafi's regime, after the mysterious killing of a top rebel commander raised the specter of infighting among the forces ... Libya's rebel chief who never won trust Abdel Fatah Younis assassination creates division among Libya rebels Libyan rebels 'killed their leader' |
Old City shop owner arrested in smuggling of ivory
A smuggling enterprise run from a crumbling storefront in Philadelphia imported hundreds of illegal ivory carvings made from the tusks of endangered African elephants, federal prosecutors say.
How Small Businesses Cash in on County Fairs (Graphic)
The summer months are designed for community activities. Families escape the heat at the local pool, cheer on their local baseball team at the ballpark, and seek out entertainment and amusement at the county fair. The age-old tradition of the county fair encourages a ?buy local? mentality with local businesses occupying many of the vendor booths.
Source:
http://digg.com/news/business/how_small_businesses_cash_in_on_county_fairs_graphic
Why A Fresh Face Isn't Enough to Move India and Pakistan Closer to Peace
The new Pakistani foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, landed in India yesterday for bilateral talks and, not surprisingly, the Indian media have heralded her arrival with intense interest.
Like mother, like daughter - A look at fashion in A-list families
A new study suggests middle-aged mums are far more likely to copy their daughter's style than vice versa. We take a look at some famous mother-daughter duos and established style doppelgangers. Who influences and out-styles who?
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http://digg.com/news/entertainment/like_mother_like_daughter_a_look_at_fashion_in_a_list_families
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Libyan rebels say military chief killed (Reuters)
Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110729/ts_nm/us_libya
NYPD pioneers new dirty bomb detection system (AP)
AWOL soldier held for alleged plot - USA Today
 Fox News | AWOL soldier held for alleged plot USA Today An AWOL soldier was arrested in Texas near Fort Hood after authorities found potential bomb-making materials and at least one gun in the suspect's motel room, a federal law enforcment official said. ... Did an alert retired cop just thwart another Fort Hood massacre? Soldier Held Amid Claim of Terror Plot at Fort Hood Official: Soldier said he wanted to attack Fort Hood troops |
Student Loans: The Roadmap to Repayment [Infographic]
For all you recent grads enjoying the summer sun, don't forget that come autumn, student loans will come a reckoning. Use this time now to plot out your repayment plan.
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http://digg.com/news/business/student_loans_the_roadmap_to_repayment_infographic
India: Moving Towards A Mobile Enterprise [INFOGRAPHIC]
India's mobile boom is set to hit in the next 5 years.
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http://digg.com/news/business/india_moving_towards_a_mobile_enterprise_infographic
NJ gov. in hospital, but 'fine and in charge' (AP)
Not the brightest bulb (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - Everywhere you look, people are telling you how to go green: Walk. Recycle. Compost. Turn off the water. Turn off the lights. But it looks like there's one place in America that didn't get the memo. The firehouse in Livermore, ?
Attack on Afghan government compound kills 19 (AP)
Tropical Storm Don moving across the Gulf of Mexico toward southeastern Texas - Washington Post
 USA Today | Tropical Storm Don moving across the Gulf of Mexico toward southeastern Texas Washington Post By AP, MIAMI ? A tropical storm watch has been extended as Tropical Storm Don moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward southeastern Texas, where it's expected to make landfall Friday. A tropical storm watch is now in effect from the mouth of the Rio ... Tropical Storm Don staying away from Florida as it crosses Gulf Tropical Storm Don forms in the Gulf of Mexico, heads for Texas Tropical Storm Don |
Norway suspect: '2 more cells' exist
OSLO, Norway - The self-described perpetrator of Norway's deadly bombing and shooting rampage was ordered held in solitary confinement Monday after calmly telling a court that two other cells of collaborators stood ready to join his murderous campaign.
Boehner postpones debt vote
WASHINGTON - Stung by revelations that his plan would cut spending less than advertised, House Speaker John A. Boehner on Tuesday postponed a vote on a debt-ceiling measure that was already running into opposition from tea party conservatives. The move came just a week before an Aug. 2 deadline for staving off the potential financial chaos of the nation's first-ever default.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Visa rolls out new fee program (Reuters)
Reuters - Visa Inc's quarterly profit rose by 40 percent, and the world's largest payment processor said it would introduce a new fee structure for U.S. merchants.
Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110728/bs_nm/us_visa
Scenarios: Obama's options if no deal on debt ceiling hike - Reuters
 CBC.ca | Scenarios: Obama's options if no deal on debt ceiling hike Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If the impasse over the US debt limit is not broken soon, President Barack Obama will be forced to decide how he will manage the crisis. The United States is drifting closer to a credit rating downgrade and default as Obama's ... Carney Says Boehner Debt Proposal Isn't 'Fair Compromise' Race on to get debt plans in form for vote Boehner, other GOP leaders ramp up pressure on Republicans to pass debt plan |
Yolks on you (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - OK, maybe not on you, but the yolks were definitely on one Charlotte Matthews. The British cake decorator cracked a record 29 double yolks ... in row. The British Egg Information Service says the odds of cracking just one double ?
MS-DOS is 30 years old today
30 years ago today, Microsoft bought the rights to the Quick and Dirty OS, re-branded it as MS-DOS, struck a deal with IBM, and made history.
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http://digg.com/news/technology/ms_dos_is_30_years_old_today
Body exhumed in 1957 Illinois kidnap-murder of girl, 7 - msnbc.com
 Reuters | Body exhumed in 1957 Illinois kidnap-murder of girl, 7 msnbc.com Kyle Bursaw / AP Workers return the lid back into a grave Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, Ill., following the exhumation of the remains of 7-year-old Maria Ridulph. SYCAMORE, Ill. ? The body of Maria Ridulph, a 7-year-old Sycamore, Ill., ... Illinois girl's body exhumed in 1957 slaying Girl's Body Exhumed for Clues in 1957 Murder Authorities Look to Science to Solve 1957 Murder |
Famed fossil isn't a bird after all, analysis says (AP)
Norway PM: Attacks response to be 'more democracy' (AP)
'Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Gets WTF Taiwanese Animation Treatment (VIDEO)
"The Dark Knight Rises" may be one of the most anticipated movies of all time, but fans will still have to wait another year to find out what happens in the final installment of Christopher Nolan's supreme "Batman" trilogy.
But NMA, the company who makes those twisted Taiwanese animations, made their own version of a "Dark Knight Rises" trailer that strays a just bit from the source material. They say that it's inspired by Nolan's other films, but to us, it's just delightfully strange. Either way, it's worth a watch.
But NMA, the company who makes those twisted Taiwanese animations, made their own version of a "Dark Knight Rises" trailer that strays a just bit from the source material. They say that it's inspired by Nolan's other films, but to us, it's just delightfully strange. Either way, it's worth a watch.
Breaking news: The latest from the newsroom (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - Breaking news: The latest updates from the newsroom
Norway's Delta Force: boat was no problem (AP)
Is default deadline truly Aug 2? Analysts say no (Reuters)
Reuters - Will the sky fall on August 2 if the U.S. Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
How the Dems toppled Weiner (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - The sexting congressman refused to resign, but Nancy Pelosi had other ideas. Patricia Murphy on how the party leaders forced out the man who'd become a national embarrassment.
Activist sentenced to two years for oil lease fraud - Reuters
 The Guardian | Activist sentenced to two years for oil lease fraud Reuters SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - An environmental activist was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday in a federal court in Salt Lake City for defrauding the US government by posing as a bidder for oil and gas drilling rights on Utah ... Activist who faked Utah energy lease bids sentenced to 2 years Utah: Man Gets Jail for Fake Bids at Energy Auction DeChristopher sentenced to prison, 26 protesters arrested |
Should Apple Buy Hulu?
Bloomberg cites anonymous sources who state that Apple might make an offer for Hulu, the popular internet site that streams TV shows and movies, which has been valued at around $2 billion.
Home price rise fails to lift housing gloom (Reuters)
NKorea Food Shortage Worst in Years Despite Farms
It's an unlikely sight: hundreds of ostriches, a bird native to sunny Africa, squatting and squabbling in the morning chill on a sprawling farm in North Korea. Even stranger: In winter, some wear quilted vests.
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http://digg.com/news/worldnews/nkorea_food_shortage_worst_in_years_despite_farms
Father of Anders Breivik Wishes Son Committed Suicide
Speaking from his home in southern France Jens Breivik said he 'didn't feel like his father' and if he got the chance to speak to his son he would ask him why he ruined so many lives.
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http://digg.com/news/worldnews/father_of_anders_breivik_wishes_son_committed_suicide
Money As Debt (2006) [full 47min feature]
Google video. Money as Debt is a short animated documentary film by Canadian artist and filmmaker Paul Grignon about the monetary systems practiced through modern banking. The process of money creation by banks and its historical background, and warnings of its subsequent unsustainability.
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http://digg.com/news/business/money_as_debt_2006_full_47min_feature