Hit the Gas not the Brake? On an Airbus? Oh crap! // Pic
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 07:30:26
During engine testing of a new Airbus 340-600, it escaped its chocks and flew into a wall. Where the hell has the cockpit gone? :( Astonishing photo.
Show detailsBREAKING: Reid shut downs Bush recess appointments during Thanksgiving
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 06:30:12
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid just shut down George Bush's secret effort to install some really bad judges and a homophobic Surgeon General nominee during the Senate's Thanksgiving recess. Shows you what the Democrats can do when they start realizing that they're now in charge.
Show details10 Vintage Ads From Time Life Magazine (pics)
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 06:30:12
The "I Dreamed I was..." campaign was a breakthrough. Full color ads for women's intimates. The humor could not have been lost on folks in the 50's could it?
Show detailsGoogle, Sun Headed for Showdown Over Android
Source: SlashdotPosted: 2007-11-17 06:00:30
narramissic writes "There may be trouble brewing between Google and Sun. Google has written its own virtual machine for Android, 'most likely as a way to get around licensing issues with Sun.' If Google used any of Sun's intellectual property to build Dalvik, Sun could sue Google for patent infringement. But here's where it gets interesting - Sun is a vocal advocate for open source and it would 'hardly appease the open source community to sue Google over an open source software stack.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Show detailsDog gives up life to save man from fire
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 05:30:22
Bryan Smith has pictures of his dog in his coat pocket, a reminder of the pet that sacrificed itself to save him from his burning house.
Show detailsConfused Seal Keeps Getting Lost (W/Cute/Pic)
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 04:30:19
The poor little thing keeps swimming in the wrong direction to find it's mate.
Show detailsAmy Winehouse Pulls Coke Out of Hair, Snorts It on Stage
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 04:30:19
This is what you do when you've lost all shame. It's exactly what you think it is.
Show detailsRobots Assimilate Into Cockroach Society
Source: SlashdotPosted: 2007-11-17 04:00:50
sufijazz writes "Scientists have gotten tiny robots to not only integrate into cockroach society but also control it. 'This experiment in bug peer pressure combined entomology, robotics and the study of ways that complex and even intelligent patterns can arise from simple behavior. Animal behavior research shows that swarms working together can prosper where individuals might fail, and robotics researchers have been experimenting with simple robots that, together, act a little like a swarm.' The BBC also has a video story on this."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Show detailsWolf Blitzer Loses Democratic Debate
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 04:00:27
That does it. It's time for the Democratic Party to stage its own debate, ask its own questions, and offer the video to networks as a completed package. Allowing CNN to not just air a debate but to ask the questions proved on Thursday night (even more dramatically than in the past) to be a soul sickening disaster.
Show detailsThe Burt's Bees Guy is Real!
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:30:19
This is a PSA for Burt's Bees addressing colony collapse disorder, but if you want to see the real Burt from Burt's Bess, here he is!
Show detailsGoogle may get its open-access wishes after all; will bid in 700MHz auction
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:30:18
Google now says that it is preparing for a bid in the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, but no one is yet sure just what the Big G has in mind. Our thoughts inside.
Show detailsCanada's Harper and White House Soon All Alone in anti-Kyoto Land
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:30:18
Canada's Conservative Government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and President George W Bush will lose their last key ally in their anti-Kyoto Protocol battle. So why don't they just do us a favour and give up now, the slimey b*****ds!
Show detailsWhy Barry Bonds* Should Ask For Forgiveness Now
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:00:21
Barry Bonds* has one last chance to redeem himself. It won't be real redemption because it's too late for that. It simply would be a step in the right direction. He should ask for forgiveness. That's right, forgiveness. He should call a news conference and tell us why he did what he did. He might just be stunned at the reaction.
Show detailsWoman 'Too Sexy' For Southwest Airlines Poses For Playboy
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:00:20
Remember the girl months back that got kicked off of a Southwest Airlines flight for dressing too sexy and then toured the country doing TV shows like Dr. Phil, Today Show, etc., all while claiming she doesn't want attention? She's back and she's posed for Playboy's web site. Sorry, no pics unless you join.
Show detailshow to make a flame thrower from a water gun
Source: DiggPosted: 2007-11-17 03:00:20
IMPORTANT: do not try it in your house. it is very dangerous and you can get seriously hurt!
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