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Leaked Military Study on Peak Oil Warns of Severe Global Energy Crisis

A study on energy supply conducted by a German military think tank reports on the potential for serious consequences as oil production declines.

FICO: A Look at Credit Reporting Agencies (Infographic)

Here's an in-depth look at credit reporting agencies and what the reports (and your score) entail.

10 Scene-Stealing Onscreen Pets

There’s no denying that adorable animals are often cast in big- and small-screen productions as a sidekick to warm the audience’s heart. However, there’s a special subset of animal actors that have become fan favorites. Whether they bark, meow, quack, scratch or dig, these 10 TV and movie pets stole the scene from their two-legged costars.

Apple's Ping network linked to trademark agreement

Apple's new Ping social network -- introduced alongside iTunes 10 -- required a special trademark agreement to make happen, a press statement reveals. Karsten Manufacturing notes that it technically owns the Ping name for one of its sub-brands, which produces golf equipment.

The Scariest Bridges From Around The World [Pics]

An unbelievable list of sky high vehicular bridges, super high suspension bridges, and creepy rope bridges; there is surely something here to cause you some chills or thrills.

Awesome Mass Effect 2 Cosplay of Miranda Lawson

While she may not be as hot as the voice actress of the original Miranda Lawson, Yvonne Strahovski, she is still indeed pulling it off with that nice ass.

Sexiest Eyes In Hollywood History - Female Edition! (PHOTOS)

Here it is. See if you can guess the stars by their eyes alone. And please let me know who I missed by leaving a comment below!

The crap we put up with getting on and off an airplane - The Oatmeal

Airports don't bother me - it's the people at airports that do.

Sony Ericsson wants to be largest Android handset maker

Sony Ericsson is aiming high, as the company said it wants to be the world’s biggest supplier of Android phones. It has its work cut out for it.

Cat Fight!!! (Video)

The Women's NCAA soccer season is back in the swing of things, and you now what that means....Cat Fights! This time around it was the Oregon Ducks' Mercedes Walters doing the slapping, clawing, and hair pulling. As for her victim, that would be the lovely Kyndall Treadwell of Oklahoma State.

Gulf Oil Rig Explodes Off Louisiana Coast, Sending 13 Crew Members Into the Water

The Coast Guard said initial reports indicated all 13 crew members from the rig were in the water.

David Letterman Calls Paris Hilton 'An Idiot'

Paris Hilton has had better weeks: The socialite, who was arrested on drug charges in Las Vegas Friday night, is now the late night punch line of the week as well, as David Letterman joked about her recent misfortunes on The Late Show Wednesday.

Digg V4 Math: How Does 20 diggs beat 100?

Digg V4 algorithm theory. How does 20 diggs beat 100 diggs?

Coast Guard responding to rig fire Gulf of Mexico; people reported in water

The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a rig on fire "and people in the water'' in the Gulf of Mexico south of Vermillion Bay, authorities said. Petty Officer Casey Ranel said the rig is around 80 miles south of Vermillion Bay and that a helicopter earlier today reported that it was in fire "and that there... The Coast Guard is responding to a r...

Record Recession Turning More Daughters, Mothers into Prostitutes

More women, many brand-new to the sex trade and acting as the sole support for their families, have chosen to work in brothels because of economic hardship brought on by the worst recession since the Great Depression.

Can Lessons Learned In Iraq Work In Afghanistan? : NPR

As the combat mission ends in Iraq, 30,000 additional troops are heading to Afghanistan. Comparisons between the two wars are inevitable. Gen. David Petraeus, who commanded U.S. forces in Iraq, brings to Afghanistan many familiar military faces and the strategy of creating local forces to take control of security at the grass-roots level.

Mexico: Tales from an armed city

In Oaxaca Mexico, violence against Mexico indigenous people. Mexico politics deals with indigenous cultures.

Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

BUXTON, N.C. - Hurricane Earl packed winds near 140 mph as it blew toward North Carolina on Thursday, putting the Eastern Seaboard up to Maine on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain.

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Could The Big Bang Theory Be Wrong? - A physicist has new ideas about the origins of our universe, possibly rendering the Big Babng theory obsolete!
iFixit tears apart the Nintendo Famicon - Do you remember the Nintendo Family Computer, or Famicon? Well, you might not -- it came to earth in 1983 and was Japan's version of the NES. Now, continuing its week of vintage teardowns, iFixit's gotten its hands on one of these colorful gems and done what it does. The Famicon is pretty easily dismantled, and simple inside, as well. As you can see, there's almost nothing going on in there...
10 Tips to Curb Impulse Spending - Impulse buying is something weve all done. Maybe it was a glossy magazine in the checkout line or a pair of shoes being offered at a price you couldnt pass up. These small, irrelevant items that find their way into your shopping cart can add up quickly. Although impulse buying has dealt a fatal blow to many a household budget, the good news is yours doesnt have to be next. Arming yourself with...
Welcome, Matt Williams! - Yesterday Digg announced that Matt Williams, currently an executive at Amazon, will be joining at CEO in September. From Kevins post: Matt has spent the past 11 years in a variety of roles at Amazon, most recently as GM for Consumer Payments, and earlier in his career he led Amazons community efforts. He was the Founder and CEO of LiveBid.com, which was acquired by Amazon in May of 1999. Matt...
10 Sure-Fire Money Moves That Will Always Pay Off Or Not? - The Wall Street Journal is very confident! Using the word guaranteed in the financial world is like telling a pitcher hes got a no-no going in the 6th inning. But apparently the WSJ doesnt care. They have found 10 money moves that will always, always pay off guaranteed! Aside from the catchy title luring me in, I had to see what financial advice they were talking about, and of course, I wante...
60% Of Apps In Android Market Are Free (Vs. 30% Or Less In Other App Stores) - App store analytics provider Distimo yesterday published its latest report, once again zooming in on the pricing of mobile applications across a variety of platforms. Consistent with its previous findings, Googles Android Market has by far the largest share of free applications available compared to other mobile app store, but the gap is also widening. In July 2010, 60% of all applications on ...
Project Sword Is Epic's First Unreal Engine iPhone Game - #iphone Gears of War and Unreal Tournament creators Epic Games will bring competitive multiplayer sword-based combat, powered by its Unreal Engine, to the iPhone later this year with slash-em-up Project Sword. More
Gulf oil rig explodes off La. coast - Coast Guard: Offshore oil rig in Gulf of Mexico explodes; west of site of BP rig
4-year-old Brooklyn girl weighing only 15 pounds found dead - A 4-year-old Brooklyn girl who weighed only a shocking 15 pounds was found dead this morning, with her arms and legs tied to a crib with twine.
Why Israelis Don't Care About Peace with Palestinians - Israelis feel prosperous, secure -- and disengaged from the peace process with the Palestinians. Is that wise?
Oval Office Redecoration (In Pictures) - One of the most famous parts of the White House, the president's Oval Office, is redecorated for Barack Obama.