Paris Hilton loses out: Hilton's fortune pledged to charity

Paris Hilton's potential inheritance dramatically diminished after her Grandfather, Barron Hilton, recently announced plans to donate 97 percent of his U.S $2.3 Billion (1.16 Billion Pounds) fortune to charity.

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The Sexiest Santa...Ever!

Look at Jennifer Lamiraqui wearing Santa's lingerie...

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Thomas Edison's long-lost 'Frankenstein' film

The first film of 'Frankenstein' was produced by Thomas Edison's studio in 1910 and was the perfect choice to kick off production under the new moral banner of censorship. An interesting document in its own right, it is also an example of the ways censorship does not merely suppress art, but influences the shape of the art that does appear.

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10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2008 + Official Trailers

As we look back at 2007, we didn't have many remarkable movies. Here is a list of the most anticipated movies of 2008.

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iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 - 100% Confirmed, Breaks Unlock Apps

Gizmodo confirms that the iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 is 100% real after gathering solid evidence. The update installs without any problem in iTunes, which requires Apple's private encryption key to work. The previously published features are real as well. The update patches previous hacking methods, breaks unlock and third-party apps.

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Was Digg the best social site of 2007?

In 2007, the world's favorite social network, MySpace, quickly gave ground to Facebook and companies like Netscape tried to take on Digg. But which of these sites was the best of 2007?

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How to Install Wikipedia on Your iPod

Yes, that’s right. You can now have the entire Wikipedia encylopedia on your iPod. Clocking in at only 1.7 GB of space, it is a very handy tool if you have the sudden uncontrollable urge while out at the shops to discover the capital of Mongolia or the mating habits of eels.

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5 “Disposable” Web Accounts to Keep Your Identity Safe

Fed up with spam? Tired of telemarketing calls? Feelin’ paranoid about identity theft? Here you’ll find a bunch “throwaway” web tools that can help you out.

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The coolest animated background, ever! [PIC]

You have to see this.

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5 Things You'll Love About Firefox 3

Firefox 3 Beta 2 shows some nifty new tools we can expect in Mozilla's next browser.

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NBC Airs New Knight Rider Teaser

During Sunday Night Football, NBC aired a 15 second teaser for the new 'Knight Rider' series. In the short clip the new KITT was mostly under wraps with glimpses of the vehicle in 'Attack' mode. It's also the first time we hear Will Arrnet as the new voice for KITT.

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Google-powered mobile phones to make a February debut?

Google's Android has sprung to life. Prototype devices are circulating, software developers are experimenting with the SDK and PC-based Android emulator, and there are rumours of a show-stopping debut at February's Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

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More People Using Yahoo! Mail Than Gmail

Apparently true, based on the latest research.

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The Best Mac Wallpaper Ever

Can any other wallpaper beat Homer Simpson? Nope.

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Jamie Lynn Spears' Boyfriend: 10 Years for Statutory Rape

The boyfriend of Jamie Lynn Spears could face statutory rape charges after getting Britney Spears' sister pregnant at 16, it has been revealed.

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8 Bold Predictions on Google's Next Moves

There's little doubt that Google Inc. is indeed king of online media. In August 2007 alone, Google captured 57% of worldwide market share among search engines, with more than 37 billion search inquiries. Not surprisingly, this dominance has led to endless rumors about where Google is headed next...

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Why all Vista users should upgrade to Windows XP

But luckily for us, there's a savior in the works that will not only help us get out from under the sinking ship that is Vista, but will actually improve our experience using Windows. No, it's not SP1. The real upgrade to Vista is XP SP3.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Vows to Sue EPA (Again)

California has vowed to take the Environmental Protection Agency to court (for the third time) over its effort to reduce greenhouse emissions from vehicles.

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F1 racing star Lewis Hamilton caught speeding at 122 MPH!

British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has had his driving licence suspended for a month after being caught speeding on a French motorway. The 22-year-old was clocked travelling at 196 KM/H (122 MPH) in a Mercedes near the northern town of Laon on Sunday.

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Yahoo Found Guilty of Mass Copyright Infringement

It is being reported by the IPFI that Yahoo China's music search feature violates the law when it deep links users to pirated music. Yahoo China's music search has been confirmed illegal in a Beijing court ruling which states that under new copyright laws it facilitates mass copyright infringement.

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How to Retrieve a Lost Windows Password

Even though it can be difficult to retrieve a lost password, it can be done.

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The Many Faces of The Joker [1940 - Present]

The Joker's character has gone through some significant changes in interpretation over the years.

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Ultimate Holiday Shopping Gift Guide

With only days left until Christmas, this Ultimate Gift Guide will help you pick the perfect gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

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Is This Michael Jackson? (PIC)

What's that on his face? Hmmm.

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Will Smith thanks 'I Am Legend' Fans at London Premiere

Will Smith greeted fans in London's Leicester Square at the premiere of his latest film, I Am Legend. The actor signed autographs for nearly an hour despite sub-zero temperatures.

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iPod Touch Comes to iPod Video

From the same developers that brought you the iPod Classic to iPod Video hack, comes it's successor. It's been in development for well over 1 month, and is ready for it's public appearance.

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New Google Talk bots bring real-time translation to IM

New chat bots can be added to translate Google Talk chats in real time. As we expected, Google's automated translation yields mixed results, but it's a big step in the right direction.

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First Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 Update builds due shortly

Continuing to refine its recently-released Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system at a rapid pace, Mac maker Apple Inc. will soon begin testing the first pre-release builds of Mac OS X 10.5.2 Update, AppleInsider has learned. People familiar with the matter say developers could receive an initial test builds as early as this week...

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'The Simpsons' House In Real World (Photos)

See this awesome fully-functional replica of 'The Simpsons' house!

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Dubai Building U.S $1 Billion Jurassic Park

A new U.S $1.1 Billion Jurassic theme park called 'Restless Planet,' is being built in Dubai. The park will feature 109 animatronic dinosaurs of over 40 different species in a 500,000 square foot (46,000 square metre) space. The new park will be the star attraction of a large Las Vegas-esque entertainment and business development called City of Arabia.

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First look: Firefox 3 Beta 2 officially released

Mozilla has announced the official release of Firefox 3 Beta 2, the tenth major development milestone for Mozilla's next-generation web browser. Here's a look at what the second Beta brings to the table.

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5 Features MySpace Desperately Needs

Some MySpace problems and how Tom & Co. should deal with it.

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10 Greatest Gaming Moments in '07

"There's a reason middle school history students are taught about the Seven Wonders of the World. And that reason is so they better appreciate the opening level of "God of War 2," which features an assault on the ancient city of Rhodes by the brought-to-life massive statue that stood astride the city's harbor."

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Ghost in a Jar - You have to see this!

Wicked trick to create your very own ghost captured for all to see. Play a prank on your friends and have them believe you captured your very own ghost.

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The 15 Worst Christmas Songs Ever Created

Holiday music, you either love it or hate it...unless it is one of these 15 awful songs which everyone hates. These are 15 terrible terrible Christmas songs that are painful to listen to.

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Ultimate Time-Lapse Photography How-To

Guide that covers the gear you'll need, the software to use, and how to do it.

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Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney's Sister, Is Pregnant

Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney's sister, is pregnant, the 16-year-old told OK! magazine. The father is her longtime boyfriend, Casey Aldridge, she said. "It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected," Jamie Lynn Spears, who is 12 weeks along in her pregnancy, told the magazine for its new issue, which hits stands this week.

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Evidence that Digg may be preparing for a buyout

In the latest of a long string of rumors surrounding Digg, some financial publications and bloggers are speculating that the online community is placing itself on the shopping block. The asking price for Digg could be around U.S $300 Million, it was reported. Microsoft and Barry Diller's IAC/InterActive Corp. are now among the rumored possible suitors.

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Sonic The Hedgehog iPod Game Released

The game, made by Sega, currently does not have any accompanying information, but is available for all iPods that are game-compatible, including the 3rd generation iPod Nano, the 5th generation iPod, and iPod Classic.

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Castro suggests he will not hold on to power

Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not been seen in public for 16 months, suggested on Monday he might give up his formal leadership posts, the first time he has spoken of his possible retirement.

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A 'Batman Vs. Superman' Teaser Hidden In 'I Am Legend'?

You can see in the picture above the Batman and Superman logos, along with a 5.15.10 release date. But is this a not-so-subtle hint about an upcoming Batman Vs. Superman release, or just a clever nod to observant comic fans?

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iPod Touch smarter than it’s sibling iPhone?

According to a teardown analysis conducted by market-research firm iSuppli, the Touch isn't just a stripped-down iPhone, but rather it has some unique design traits of its own.

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Three Tips on How to Avoid Holiday Debt

With trees to trim and presents to buy, budgeting during the holidays isn’t exactly easy. The experts offer three tips for spending smartly while spreading the yuletide cheer.

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'Dark Knight' Trailer: Shot-By-Shot Analysis Uncovers Clues

It's no laughing matter: The first trailer for "The Dark Knight" is not only a great tease, it's also a great way to figure out all the details of one of the most eagerly anticipated films of next year. We walked through the film shot by shot to see what Nolan and company are up to.

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Megan Fox’s Top Five Sexiest Web Moments

"We’ve said it before with Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel, but this time we really mean it: Megan Fox is the hottie of all hotties."

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Heathrow Gets World's First Personal Rapid Transport System

Driverless pods will ferry business class passengers from car to check-in beginning by the end of 2009. Could this be a new model for public transport the world over?

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Pownce Mobile Now Live!

Pownce now has a full-featured mobile site for use with mobile devices. Looks great on the iPhone!

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Will Smith's 'I Am Legend' Makes Box-Office History

Faster than the White Witch, more powerful than the One Ring, able to leap King Kong in a single frame — Will Smith officially certified himself as Hollywood's Superman this past weekend, leading "I Am Legend" to an astounding $76.5 million. The gargantuan haul eclipsed "The Chronicles of Narnia," "Meet the Fockers," "King Kong"...

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Top Scholars Using Facebook to Examine Social Behavior

Facebook’s role as a petri dish for the social sciences — sociology, psychology and political science — particularly excites scholars, because the site lets them examine how people, especially young people, are connected to one another, something few data sets offer.

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Listen to Music and Playlists from Gmail

Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Store and manage music with all those extra gigabytes in your Gmail account.

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PS3 sales pass the 7 million mark - faster than 360?

With news that around 400,000 PS3s are now being sold per week around the world in the lead up to Christmas, Sony will be happy that over 7 million have now been sold since launching last year. Sales have picked up dramatically in the last few months and the console is actually selling faster than Xbox 360 was last year...

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Top 10 Hottest Women in Tech - Part 2

A lot of you took issue with our picks in Part I, so today we respond. Here are some more of the smokin' babes working in the tech world.

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Jessica Simpson ready to strip naked for Hollywood

Jessica Simpson is ready to strip naked in a Hollywood movie. The blonde beauty wants to be taken seriously as an actress and believes baring all is the best way to earn the respect of Tinseltown, even if it goes against her family's wishes.

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Johnny Depp to play role of Pee-Wee Herman?

Paul Reubens, who played Pee-Wee in TV shows and films until 1990, has completed two scripts he hopes to bring to the big screen in 2009. He is in talks with Johnny Depp about taking on the part instead of playing it himself.

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10 reasons IT won’t support the iPhone

Wondering why your corporate Information Technology department won’t buy you an Apple iPhone or support the one you bought yourself? Here’s your answer.

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Google Knols Project: User Generated Encyclopedic Pages

The official Google Blog has a post about a new project that's in closed, private beta. The program is called Knols, or "units of knowledge." Knols participants will write reference pages on any topic, using a Google content creation tool apparently in the works, and those pages will be highlighted in Google search results.

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Metallic MacBooks Spotted on Apple Campus

Appleinsider claims that "dark grey" or "gunmetal" colored slim notebooks have been spotted at Apple campus. Though noticeably thinner but otherwise similar in size to the company's 13-inch MacBooks, the notebook appeared to have a metallic sheen to it, which set it apart from the current black MacBooks...

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Office 2007 SP1 Auto-Installs Confuse Vista, XP Users

Some users have gotten the massive Office 2007 SP1 update automatically, even though Microsoft Corp. said it would not use Windows' Automatic Updates to push out the large upgrade for several months, the company confirmed Thursday.

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Divx Pro Download is Free, But Only For A Limited Time

Convert and compress your home movies, TV shows, and films library into Divx format easily with Divx Pro. Although this software usually costs only $20, it is always nice getting something for free.

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OFFICIAL: Facebook drops 'is' from status updates!

Well folks, it has finally happened. Facebook have dropped the "is" from status updates. Login and update your status now!

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Man Almost Dies Drinking Liter of Vodka in Airport Line

A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing a liter (two pints) of Vodka at an airport security check instead of handing it over to comply with new carry-on rules, police said Wednesday.

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Man Gets Naked for Text Messaging Girl - Both Get Arrested

Girl texts man, tells him to come over naked for an early Christmas present. Dumb man should have double-checked the address.....

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New Google Analytics Features!

"I was browsing my Google Analytics account and just found out that the new features are now available. One cool feature is the possibility in the new Beta Graph Mode to compare two metrics such as Visits and Bounce Rate, etc."

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Jackass 2.5 to be Released Exclusively Online

Sequel to the two-time box office hit will skip multiplexes entirely and perhaps herald a new age of online movie distribution.

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How To Burn Water

Watch how you can make water burn with fire.

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Ford Offers Glass Roof Option For 2009 Mustang

Ford is offering a sleek new glass roof option for the 2009 Mustang priced at U.S $1,995.

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South Koreans Clone Cats that Glow in the Dark

South Korean scientists have cloned cats by manipulating a fluorescent protein gene, a procedure which could help develop treatments for human genetic diseases, officials said Wednesday. In a side-effect, the cloned cats glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet beams.

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A Mini Spy Camera Hidden in a Pen

James Bond stuff!

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Musician Ike Turner dies at 76

Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife and icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76.

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Jessica Alba is Pregnant

Jessica Alba is pregnant with boyfriend Cash Warren's child, her representative told People magazine.

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Jessica Alba is Pregnant

Jessica Alba is pregnant with boyfriend Cash Warren's child, her representative told People magazine.

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The Top 7 Gas Guzzlers of 2007

As far as cars go, 2007 was yet another year where green and performance didn't mix. Will the car industry do something about this going forward?

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The World’s Most Famous Photoshop Fakes

"While that might be a creative opportunity for artistic photographers and designers, for news editors, it can all be a bit of a nightmare — and for readers too when the photos skip the newspapers and land straight in your mailbox. Here are seven of the most famous Photoshop fakes."

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Yo, Beer! Come here!

A crazy little gadget that brings your beer (or Redbull, or Coke) right to your hand. It takes some time to master, but hey, when you are lazy, you really don't have too much to bargain, right?

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CompUSA's Going-Out-Of Business Discount List

Here's the CompUSA internal discount list for their ultimate liquidation sale. The discounts are mainly 10% and 20%, with some 5% and 30% in there. Just because they're imploding doesn't mean they don't have some pride, we guess.

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New KITT for Knight Rider Revealed (w/ Pics)

Fast forward 25 years and we've got a brand new KITT car and a brand new television series on NBC. "Knight Rider" is back, and on February 17, 2008 the new series will kick-off with a 2-hour movie event.

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Apple Confirms iPhone Sales Limit Raised from Two to Five

The rumor late last week was that Apple had quietly bumped up the sales limit on iPhones from two to five, both here in the U.S and U.K.

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Snag Vista Ultimate For Free, In Exchange For Your Privacy

The company's latest diabolical plan involves giving away free copies of Windows Vista Ultimate, Office Ultimate '07, Money Plus Premium, Encarta Premium or Streets and Trips -- scary, we know. All you need to do is fill out a few surveys now and then, and download a little app that lets Microsoft watch your every move for three months.

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Facebook Stirring Up Anger For Disabling Accounts

As if Facebook didn’t have enough to worry about, now it may have a growing customer service problem on its hands.

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Britney Spears Misses Court-Ordered Deposition

After months of court wrangling, Britney Spears was scheduled to go under oath and have her deposition taken Wednesday morning (December 12), according to TMZ.com, but at press time she had failed to show up for the meeting.

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The 2007 'Word of the Year' is...w00t!

The exclamation "w00t" was chosen by Merriam-Webster's online users as 2007's Word of the Year. An interesting choice if not simply because half of the word is spelled with numbers instead of letters, w00t is a neologism showing the effect that technology has on common language.

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Windows Vista SP1 (Release Candidate) Publicly Available

You've heard about it, you know what it's got, you want it like crazy -- and about 11 months after launch Microsoft delivers on Vista's first service pack (in release candidate form, anyway). Go crazy!

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Indiana Jones 4 Poster Revealed!

Check out the gorgeous new 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' poster! It's beautifully drawn by the very talented Drew Struzan.

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The least used page on Microsoft's website

A guide no one has ever used.

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Google Street View Expands to 8 New US Cities

Those nifty Google Maps street panoramas we all love are being added to a couple new cities every now and then. This time, it’s Dallas, Detroit, Indianapolis, Fort Worth, Boston, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Providence that got Street View coverage, which brings the total number of cities covered to 23.

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Hands-on with BetaBlue, JetBlue's WiFi-equipped Airbus

Engadget delivers with commentary and screenshots of first in-flight WiFi.

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6 Foods That Will Instantly Boost Any Mood

Your brain depends on a variety of nutrients to keep itself balanced. Cheetos and beer are not on the list. Get the scoop on six snacks that will help kick your mind into gear.

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"Dead" man hid in family home for three years

A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived, hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers Saturday.

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Quiet Riot Singer Died of Overdose

The death last month of Kevin DuBrow, lead singer for the 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has been ruled an accidental cocaine overdose.

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Pee-Wee's Big Return? Paul Reubens Reveals Future Plans

Two decades after you could say, "I know you are, but what am I?" to just about anyone and get a knowing laugh in return, Reubens still can't escape the character — nor does he really want to. In fact, it's quite the contrary, Reubens said in a rare interview last week with MTV News, as he outlined his plans for Pee-wee's future adventures.

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America Must Stop Being a Bully and Start Making Friends

"When our words do not match our actions, we demean our character and moral standing. We cannot lecture others about democracy while we back dictators. We cannot denounce torture and waterboarding in other countries and condone it at home. We cannot allow Cuba's Guantanamo Bay or Iraq's Abu Ghraib to become the symbols of American power."

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10 Great Nintendo DS Games For Under $15

"Most of these games are either old-school or retro in nature and should be enjoyed by even the most hardcore of classic gamers."

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Only in New York! (Pics)

Wow, just wow.

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Will Smith's new Movie 'I Am Legend' banned from China

Will Smith's new movie ‘I Am Legend’ has suffered a major box office setback in the Far East now that Chinese film bosses have banned it from their cinemas. Smith has been busy campaigning to secure a release for 'I Am Legend,' but China is stubbornly sticking to its policy of capping the influx of Hollywood movies...

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Top 10 Worst Computer Worms of All Time

The Internet is an Internet lover's paradise, a gamer's haven, a business's lifeline, and a hacker's playground. Over the past two decades, hundreds of worms have devastated the infrastructure of millions of computers around the world, causing billions of dollars in damages - and the life of the worm is far from over.

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How to sleep while standing in a Train [PIC!]

Do you feel sleepy while standing in a train? No worries! Because this pic will tell you how to sleep while standing.

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Facebook Idiot Controversy: Virginia Tech Halloween Costumes

Take note: when you do something dumb, Facebook can make it international news overnight.

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How Not to Break An Audi A4 Window

Some guys tried for 8 minutes to break an Audi A4 window using a screwdriver, a winch, the foot, the fist and more. See if they managed to do it.

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Firefox 3 beta goes portable

Want to test out Firefox 3 beta without messing up all of your precious Firefox 2 settings? Easy, just install the portable version.

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Macworld Bloopers

Hilarious look at 10 years of Macworld bloopers. What? You didn't think that Steve Jobs was born the amazing presenter that he is now? It took some trials and lots of hilarious errors.

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7 Dating Tips if You're Broke

Watching old Seinfeld reruns for dates because you’re broke? Do you need help with saving money without being a cheap date? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, consider this dating advice: Spice things up a bit with these 7 money-saving and fun dating ideas.

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6 Good Movie Ideas Gone Wrong

Some movies sound like good ideas. Great ones in fact. But somewhere between conception and birth they become bastardized versions of what they could have been. Here are 6 of the worst offenders.

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Free Basecamp Alternative – Project2Manage

Project2Mange is a free hosted project management solution that provides a nice alternative to paying for Basecamp each month.

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Family Shunned for MySpace Hoax, Suicide

Residents of the middle-class subdivision have turned against the neighbor, Lori Drew, and her family, demanding the Drews move out. More than 100 residents gathered in front of their home on a recent evening, holding candles and reciting stories about Megan.

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Britney Spears has alleged lesbian footage of Paris Hilton

Britney Spears might have a grudge against Paris Hilton for all those old upskirt pictures that started her downward spiral to losing her kids. Apparently Britney has made some threats against the amateur porn star with the release of all new exciting footage. Oh yes Britney claims to have some lesbian footage that she wants to share with the world.

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24-Year Old Top Model Katy French is Dead

The Irish model Katy French, who fell into a coma on Sunday, has died in hospital.

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Yahoo Messenger previews a new Vista-centric version

Yahoo opened the pre-beta preview version of Yahoo Messenger for Vista, with graphic features that appear to be more at home in the Vista environment than with XP.

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JetBlue taps Yahoo, RIM for in-flight Wi-Fi test

The low-cost business-centric airline plans to outfit its planes with Wi-Fi so that passengers can access portions of the net while in the air. While the full Internet would not be available, customers will be able to access their Yahoo e-mail accounts and Yahoo Messenger. Those with Wi-Fi capable Blackberries can access personal and corporate emails...

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Pink slapped with copyright infringement lawsuit - Who Knew?

Pop rocker Pink has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by musician Kyle Jones aka Scratch, who claims he has not been paid for work he did on her most popular 2001 album, Missundazstood.

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I REALLY hope this was a typo!

"This may be the funniest captioning mistake I've ever seen."

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Apple's 14th Street Manhattan flagship store revealed (photos)

Gary Allen, author of ifoAppleStore and frequent AppleInsider contributor, made the pilgrimage on Wednesday to the site of Apple's latest flagship retail store -- soon to be Manhattan's largest -- and filed the following in-depth report, complete with revealing photos from the shop's interior.

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Bill Gates is Tight-Lipped About Internet Explorer's Future

Shockingly enough, the next version of Internet Explorer, which will replace the current IE7, will be known as IE 8. This astounding revelation was divulged by no less a personage than Bill Gates himself, who made the announcement at the ongoing "Mix and Mash" conference in Redmond.

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Girl, 7, shot 6 times saving mom

A 7-year-old-girl is being hailed as an "angel from heaven" and a hero for jumping in front of an enraged gunman, who pumped six bullets into the child as she used her body as a shield to save her mother's life.

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Top 25 Gifts for Guys this Holiday Season

Here is a great idea for all guys. Show this list to your girl or anyone that is going to be buying you a gift this holiday season. This way you can still be surprised at what you get and feel confident that you will at least get something cool.

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Gmail: Sorry, your account has been disabled

"Sorry, your account has been disabled. For more information about Google Accounts, please consult our Help Center." It looks like a lot of people are having this issue. And any email sent to you is getting bounced back.

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Forget Trillian or Pidgin, Here’s Google

Many programs out there let users sign into multiple IM networks at once. With Google's recent integration of AIM into Gmail, could this mean gTalk may one day support multiple networks?

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Google Trends API coming soon

Google Trends allows people to see trends in searches. Google is planning to release an application programming interface for its Google Trends program, according to Marissa Mayer, Vice President of Search Products and User Experience at Google.

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Sega working on a new Dreamcast?

Sega files patent, prompting widespread speculation that the company is looking to throw its hat back into the hardware ring.

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Start-Up PayOffline Lets You Make Web Order, Pay in Person

Web shoppers in the U.K. may not be as trusting as their counterparts across the pond, but a start-up is trying to change that by letting Internet shoppers pay for their cyber orders in person at local convenience stores.

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Top 10 Group Reunions in 2007

When it comes to high-profile band reunions, 2007 was one heck of a year. There were the unexpected returns of rock giants like Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin, the Police, Van Halen, the Sex Pistols, Genesis, and the Jesus and Mary Chain. For pop fans, there was, er, the Spice Girls.

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Jenna Bush Makes Surprise Call to Parents From `Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Jenna Bush phoned her parents from "The Ellen Degeneres Show" during a taping on Tuesday. The President said to his daughter over the phone "I want to tell my little girl I love her" and said he wasn't angry she called during taping.

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8 Predictions for Macworld 2008

Last year it was the iPhone - and that's pretty much it. The Apple TV was mentioned, but the iPhone was the only big news coming from Macworld. What will this year old for us? Here are 8 predictions on what we'll see in Steve Job's Keynote.

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1 Irish Man Steals 450 Kegs ($90,000 Worth) of Guinnesss

Dublin's famous Guinness brewery has been the victim of an audacious theft. A man drove a truck into the brewery on Victoria Quay, Dublin 8, yesterday evening; hitched up a trailer containing 450 kegs of different beers; and drove off into Dublin's traffic just as rush-hour got under way.

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The Hybrid Locomotive

"There are hybrid cars, boats, and even planes, but I never expected to see this one. As part of General Electric’s ecomagination campaign, the engineers behind this project dreamt up a way to transform the locomotive, one of the oldest and most powerful forms of transportation in the planet, into an energy efficient hybrid."

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Ten Excellent Online Apps for the Innovative Teacher

Teachers for all levels of students today have so many more teaching aids than even just a few years ago. That's not just because of greater access to the Internet but also because of the growing number of web applications that they can use.

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Facebook Founder Sorry For Bad Job With Beacon

The social networking site will let users turn off the highly criticized ad platform entirely. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologized in a blog post Wednesday for mistakes in building the feature, as well as mistakes in handling complaints about it. He explained that users can now opt out of the system.

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Vista pirated half as much as XP, Microsoft rejoices

While it admits it's not possible to pin down an exact number, Microsoft has let out word today that it estimates the counterfeit rate of Vista to be about half that of XP, a figure that it seems to be more than pleased with. Of course, one could interpret those numbers in slightly less positive ways...

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Why nerds have the reputation that they do [PIC]

"Bad Digg users, bad! Look at what you did!"

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Digg is from Mars, Reddit is from Uranus

One of the most polarized mini-wars going on is Reddit vs. Digg. While the two differ so greatly in look, feel, style, and membership, they are generally going after the same crowd - those who want to read and share in media on the Internet. Digg is the top dog and Reddit is #2.

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UGK Rapper Pimp C Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel Room

UGK rapper Pimp C was found dead in his Los Angeles hotel room after performing with Too Short at a club on the Sunset Strip. Pimp C's real name is Chad Butler.

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5 Health Benefits Of Vinegar

Vinegar, which is created from the fermentation of ethanol, is an inexpensive and more environmentally friendly alternative to what might be in your medicine cabinet. Here are five of the ways that vinegar can be good for your health.

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Photo Editing On Flickr Goes Live

Click the “edit photo” button above any of your stored photos, and Flickr launches the Picknik editor without forcing you to leave the site. When you are done editing you can save the photo or, if you are a Flickr Pro user, replace the original.

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Google Pre-Launches New iPhone Interface

If you visit Google.com from an iPhone, you now get a menu of services to choose from - home (search box), Gmail, Calendar, Reader and More (Docs, SMS, Goog-411, News, Photos, Blogger and Notebook). It’s basically all of the core Google services, accessible from a single, easy to use menu.

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7 foods you may think are healthy, but aren't

Pick a fruit, any fruit, and you know it’s good for you. It’s the same with vegetables and many whole grain foods. They deserve their nutritional halos. Some foods, however, have gotten the healthy nod, when they’re actually laden with fat, sugar or both.

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New BMW Isetta

After micros such as the Smart and the Fiat 500, BMW is considering bringing back the Isetta.The original Isetta was powered by a rear-mounted motorcycle engine that delivered about 12 horsepower. On the original model the only door was its swing-away nose panel.

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Gmail + Chat + AIM

Sign into your AIM account and chat with your AIM buddies right inside Gmail!

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Facebook Admits Ad Service Tracks Logged-Off Users

Facebook has confirmed findings of a CA security researcher that the social-networking site's Beacon ad service is more intrusive and stealthy than previously acknowledged, an admission that contradicts statements made previously by Facebook executives and representatives.

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Did Morgan Spurlock (SuperSize Me) Find Osama Bin Laden?!

Earlier this year at the Berlin International Film Festival, Morgan Spurlock made waves because he unveiled 15-minutes of footage from his mysterious documentary about Osama Bin Laden that was only shown to about 50 potential studio buyers after they had signed confidentiality agreements.

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Gmail Releases New Color-Coded Label System

Back in the Paleolithic Era, the world was a very different kind of place. People were hunter-gatherers, lived in caves, and kept all their email in folders. You can't really blame them.

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U.S Report Says Iran Halted Nuclear Weapons Program in '03

Cheney and Lieberman won’t be happy.

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What Happens To Your Body Within An Hour Of Drinking A Coke

A study of what happens when you drink a Coke, broken down by ten minute intervals.

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Oops, All Gone! [PIC]

"Now I have an excuse when I wipe my hands on my pants instead."

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Google rethinks how labels in Gmail should work

"For me, those tiny labels beside the subject of Gmail messages quickly faded into background noise after I started using the service. Thankfully, Google has set out to change that with colored and more prominent labels."

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DIGG: Images and New Categories Launch Tonight

"Believe it or not, the dedicated images section you’ve been waiting for finally goes live later tonight. Lots of changes in this release..."

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Top 8 Most Dangerous Roads in the World

Here is a collection of pictures depicting some of the most dangerous routes you can take around the world.

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Mozilla COO: Over 125 million people use Firefox

Mozilla COO John Lilly has revealed statistical data that provides insight into Firefox adoption levels and growth rate. Based on statistics collected internally by Mozilla from the Firefox application update service, Lilly estimates that Firefox is used by over 125 million people around the world.

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The United States National Debt Grows $1 Million a Minute!

Like a ticking time bomb, the national debt is an explosion waiting to happen. It's expanding by about $1.4 billion a day — or nearly $1 million a minute.

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More bad news for Facebook

The bad news about Facebook's Beacon program, user tracking, and privacy concerns just keeps piling up. Now Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook are under fire from consumers, journalists, activist and advocacy groups, and even its own advertising partners.

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Lifehacker: How to Track Down Anyone Online

When you're trying to find someone online, Google's not the only game in town. In the last two years, a handful of new people search engines have come onto the scene which offer better ways to pinpoint people info by name, handle, location, or place of employment.

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She's Cute, But is She Worth It? [PIC]

"I get dizzy just looking at this..."

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Amazon to Give Away 1 Billion Free MP3s in Superbowl Promotion

Sources are telling Billboard that Amazon and Pepsi will team up to give away 1 billion MP3s for free in 2008, starting with a Superbowl kick off in February.

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Confirmed: Christian Bale to Star in Terminator 4

Christian Bale is in negotiations to star in "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins," the fourth installment of the hit science fiction series. T4's story, by David Campbell Wilson, John Brancato and Michael Ferris, focuses on John Connor, now in his 30s, as he leads what is left of the human race against the machines.

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8 Steps To A Perfectly Manly Shave

If you still haven’t got the hang of stroking your palms against a smooth cheek each morning, you probably still have a lot to learn, old boy. Take a look at these shaving tips to get the smooth finish.

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Google Reveals 2008 Plans For Google Apps

Google is usually fairly tight lipped about future product releases. But they were surprisingly revealing about upcoming plans for Google Apps at an event in Ann Arbor...

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NBC officially removed from the iTunes Store

Now that December has arrived and NBC's contract has expired, all of their content has been removed from the iTunes Store, as promised.

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Facebook drops controversial 'opt-out' advertising service

Facebook, the social networking website, has been forced into a dramatic climbdown over a new advertising system after users expressed privacy concerns.

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