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  • American woman wakes from surgery with British accent

    [Apple, Macintosh, Oddities, Green, Tech] (digg.com: Top News)

    Karen Butler maintains that after being heavily sedated she awoke speaking with a thick British accent. Can it be true?

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  • Stephen Colbert: Glee Is Clearly In The Pocket Of 'Big Gay' (video)

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    He showed a clip from a local news station that equated the portrayal of homosexuality on 'Glee' to product placement. "You throw a soda in a movie and within a few seconds everybody in the theater is thirsty for that particular brand," the woman in the clip said.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • London 'woefully' unprepared for Terrorist attack on 2012 Olympics, warns coroner

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    London is unprepared for a terrorist attack on the 2012 Olympics because of a chronic shortage of air ambulance crews and other fast response teams, Lady Justice Hallett warned in her report into the July 7, 2005 terrorist attacks.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • PSN Outage- Gamers Talk Back

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    Joystick Division looks at gamers' reactions to the PSN hack and outage.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • How a Rubber Chicken is Spreading the Word about NASA, Space Missions and Science

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    Here’s a headline you don’t see too often: “Rubber Chicken Turned NASA Mission Mascot Embarks on a Flight to Space.” Seriously, this is a true story.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • iPhone near passing BlackBerry in US, Android up to 34.7%

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    New data from comScore for this past March has pointed to Apple nearly passing RIM in smartphone market share for the US. Shipping 18.65 million iPhones helped Apple gain half a point since December to hit 25.5 percent share in its home country.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • 50 Best Trash Talk Moments in Sports

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    Trash talking and sports go together like apples and pie. They are synonymous like chicken and dumplings. They mix beautifully like peanut butter and jelly!

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Top 10 Serial Killers Who Get No Respect

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    The Long Island Serial Killer may one day take his place alongside the Gacys and the Bundys. Or he may be all but forgotten like these poor lunatics.

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  • Luke - I am your Urologist

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  • Why Facebook + Skype Is Not a Bad Idea

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    Looks like Skype is in play, again. Unlike last time, both the suitors have good business reasons. Between Google and Facebook, the social networking giant makes perfect sense. We actually suggested this deal six months ago. Question is: why does Skype want to sell?

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • GP2: Valsecchi handed grid penalty

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    Davide Valsecchi has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the GP2 season opener in at Istanbul Park ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: id 
  • F1: Massa: Mercedes a growing threat

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    Felipe Massa is encouraged by the progress that Ferrari has made with its car in recent weeks - but thinks the team needs to be wary of the step forward made by rival Mercedes GP ...

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  • LEMANS: Q and A with Mike Rockenfeller

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    Le Mans 24 Hours winner Mike Rockenfeller sat down with a chat with AUTOSPORT ahead of the Spa 1000km, the second round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup ...

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  • WRC: Hirvonen can still win - Wilson

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    Ford team principal Malcolm Wilson is sure Mikko Hirvonen can still win Rally d'Italia, despite being almost a minute behind leader Sebastien Loeb at the start of the second day ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: id 
  • GP3: Dillmann beats Sims to GP3 pole

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    Tom Dillmann will start from pole position for the GP3 season opener in Turkey after he snatched top spot from Alexander Sims in the closing minutes ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: id 
  • WRC: Q and A: Meeke on Mini's first day

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    Q and A: Meeke on Mini's first day ...

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  • Jaguar will actually build million-dollar C-X75 hybrid supercar in 2013

    [Autos] (GlamCar.com)

    You know how we said that 780bhp electric pipe dream Jaguar had last year wasn’t going to be anything more than a concept? Well, we were wrong. Sort of. You see, the British automaker has just announced its intention to produce a limited run of 250 C-X75 supercars in partnership with Formula 1 team Williams, ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies at 54

    [Oddities, Op-Ed (opinion editorial), Autos] (News | The Times)

    Severiano Ballesteros, who underwent surgery for a brain tumour three years ago, died early this morning at his home in ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en-uk 
  • Flag for Virginia plate number XTR-5068 (DODGE SUV) - Left lane blocker

    [Autos] (Platewire : United States - The Voice of the Road.)

    Another brainless idiot camped in the passing lane, passing nobody. This genius dove over at the last second to TURN RIGHT into the 7-11 at Triple J road, after holding up traffic in the left lane for almost ten miles. Hey, STUPID! MOVE THE FUCK OVER and let traffic pass. Left lane=PASSING lane, right lane=cruising lane. Got it? STAY RIGHT WHEN NOT PASSING, DUMBASS.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Video Of VW Amarok Pulling Down A Chimney

    [Autos] (Motorward)

    You may remember it a few days ago we told you about an incredible challenge picked up by Volkswagen Amarok to demolish a 140 tonne chimney in Reading, UK. Now check out the video footage of that event. Four stock diesel-powered Amarok pick-ups were used to do this and they were hooked up to the ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Burnout Video

    [Autos] (Motorward)

    It’s weekend and I’m sure no one’s feeling like reading technical stuff or even car news. So we came up with a boot full of cool videos which we post throughout the weekend for your pleasure! Here’s a good one, a Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon with open exhausts burning rubber for fun. This 600-hp ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Chris Harris Makes Some Noise In His Mercedes SLS!

    [Autos] (Motorward)

    Chris Harris is a great guy. He’s been down to Bedford Autodrome to have some fun in his own Mercedes SLS and he brought to us a nice video of it as a little souvenir! Why is it that guys who know cars, they all pick the SLS over all kind of other supercars like ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • My Jeep on Black SRT Reps

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    Finally got my Jeep cleaned and ready for some post worthy pictures. All my additions have been added to my signature Just working on getting the inside redone with the Katzkin custom black leather with jeep logo, well not really so much working ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • A couple new goodies

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    Just finished painting my new Stillen Eye Lids. Yay no more orange! Haha Also, painted a new 4x4 badge black and tossed it on the back. My lil wk is coming along so nicely! What next?! I'm thinkin 18" magnaflow perhaps? SRT rear sway? Train horn?

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  • Help with HID capsule/ballasts

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    So I was driving tonight and my HID's in the low's go out. I wait a little bit with them turned off and try to reignite them but to no success. My current setup is a kit from DDM, 55w x 4500k. I have them hooked to a relay which are bolted onto the ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Alarm system woke us up tonight!!!

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    My wife and I were watching TV upstairs this evening and we heard an annoying car alarm (horn) going off for about a minute then it stopped. It sounded like it was coming from up the street. About 20 minutes ago it started again but this time it ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Questions from a NOOB

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    I'm brand new to the website and am looking forward to being a part of the community that seems awesome. I just bought a red 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I believe its fully loaded (NAV, seat heaters, sunroof, etc..) but not sure. I have a ...

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  • 5.7 hemi throttle response

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    i got 350 miles on the 2011 overland ,does throttle response get any better, i have no passing gear power when i nail it between 55 and 90mph i do however have a ton of power and a strong passing gear when i nail it at 45mph at sport mode, my ...

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  • Kicker 77kick18AB amp

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    Has anyone seen this Kicker 77kick18ab amp for sale that's cheaper than what justforjeeps.com has it listed for, $180?

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Airbag warning light

    [Autos] (JeepGarage.Org - We Are Jeep!)

    My airbag warning light came on today for no apparent reason. I guess I have to take it into the dealer like I have time for that.:rolleyes: Has anyone had this happen for no reason? Image: ...

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  • 2012 Fiat 500 Sport: Fixed Seat Adjuster

    [Autos] (Long-Term Road Tests)

    "We're sorry you had to drive all the way down here, but" I've been at the new super Fiat / Chrysler / Dodge dealership, Motor Village LA (unfortunately close to USC) for less than ten minutes and things already ...

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  • 2011 Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt: April "Fuel" Economy Update

    [Autos] (Long-Term Road Tests)

    Once again it's time to update the fuel and electricity consumption logs for our 2011 Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. At the shop, our Coloumb level II charger records the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) consumed during each battery ...

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  • Jaguar C-X75 Confirmed For Production

    [Autos] (TheMotorReport -)

    British carmaker Jaguar has confirmed this week that its ultra-green C-X75 supercar concept is bound for production, albeit in extremely limited numbers. Revealed at last year's Paris Auto Show, the C -X75 'range-extended electric vehicle' has been the subject of production rumours for some time. Reports last year suggested that Jaguar had been considering a run of 1000 or 2000 units, but the company has settled on just 250 examples - at a price of around AU$1.4 million each. ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 279 days ago  lang: en 
  • Porsche Cayman S Black Edition On Sale In Australia

    [Autos] (TheMotorReport -)

    First it hit the 911 Carerra Coupe and Cabriolet, and then came the Boxster. Now, Porsche's Black Edition line-up has grown to include the Boxster's hardtop sibling - the Cayman S. Unlike the 987 examples of the Boxster Black Edition available in Australia, the special Cayman S will be limited to just 500 units worldwide. Upgrades for the Cayman S Black Edition mirror those made to the Boxster, with power increased 7kW to 243kW. Torque remains unchanged at 370Nm, at 4750rpm ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 279 days ago  lang: en 
  • Tom Hafey, AFL Legend And Jeep's New Ambassador: Video

    [Autos] (TheMotorReport -)

    Jeep has teamed up with AFL football legend Tom Hafey to promote the brand in Australia, with a new campaign titled "Some 70 Year Olds Don't Hold Back." The commercial features the former Richmond Tigers great describing his philosophy on maintaining his health and fitness as he grows older. "In sporting legend Tommy Hafey we found a man who has lived his life to the Jeep ethos. This campaign truly captures who he is, the authentic nature of Jeep and celebrat ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Cutlass Ciera, Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Civic, and an L7: BS Inspections at the Loudon Annoying 24 Hours of LeMons

    [Autos] (The Truth About Cars)

    Here I am, starting another three-races-in-three-weeks road trip, this time at the NASCAR-O-riffic Loudon Motor Speedway in New Hampshire. After an excellent, chowder-saturated seafood dinner, the LeMons HQ staff is still contemplating this weekend’s exceptionally good crop of great race cars. And by “great,” we mean “awesomely terrible.” The real star of the day for ...

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  • Hyundai i40 Sedan to debute at 2011 Barcelona show

    [Autos] (egmCarTech)

    At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the new Hyundai i40 station wagon. The Korean automaker is now teasing the i40 sedan with computer generated rendering, which it plans on showing at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show next Thursday. Hyundai says that the new i40 sedan is very European since it was designed at ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Video: Chrysler 300 ‘Homecoming’ commercial features

    [Autos] (egmCarTech)

    “Show where you are going without forgetting where you are from,” that’s the newest tagline for the latest Chrysler – Imported from Detroit commercial featuring Ndamukong Suh – an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. Suh attended Grant High School in Portland, Oregon where he earned Parade All-America honors and ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • 7 Myths About Caffeine

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    For many of us a morning without coffee or tea is a like the proverbial day without sunshine. For me much of it is about the ritual. Okay, who am I kidding?

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • Natasha Wang Wins US Pole Dancing Championship [w/vid]

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    Pole dancing is on the rise as a form of fitness, but calling it a sport may still be a stretch. Or is it?

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Iraq War Casualties: Pixelated

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    Kamel Makhloufi created this simple yet stunning visualization of Iraq war casualties using just pixels to represent deaths.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • 4 Reasons Apartment Hunting Sucks

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    Apartment renters are the angriest and most jaded people on the planet. On one hand, I see where they're coming from: Every day, dozens of people call a renter and visit his/her apartment. The renter has to answer the same questions over and over again, they need to tour people around, and they need to feign excitement.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • 9 Advanced Tricks for iTunes

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    Think you've mastered Apple's iTunes app? Not so fast. Here are some expert tips guaranteed to help you get even more out of the media database powering your iPhone or iPad.

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  • Happiness linked to a gene that comes in long and short versions

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    Your overall happiness may depend in part on whether you drew the long or short version of a gene, say researchers.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 281 days ago  lang: en 
  • Apple hires THX sound system inventor Tomlinson Holman

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    Apple reportedly made an extremely interesting move recently. when it hired audio engineer and THX sound system inventor Tomlinson Holman to head up audio at Apple.

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  • Do Red State Republicans Want More Divorces, STDs and Abortions? Their Policies Suggest Yes

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    At the state level, the GOP's attacks on reproductive rights may widen the already huge gulf between red and blue states in health, family stability, and education.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • Windows Phone Sales To Top Android In 2015

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    Smartphones’ share of the global cell phone market is poised to explode over the next four years, according to market research firm Pyramid Research.

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  • Will The Green Bay Packers Remain The Favorite to Win Super Bowl XLVI?

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    No games have been played -- or even any offseason practices held -- but the Green Bay Packers remain a favorite to win Super Bowl XLVI.

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en 
  • NASCAR: Kahne claims record Darlington pole

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    ...

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  • NASCAR: NASCAR warns Montoya, Newman

    [MotoGP, Autos, Formula 1] (MOTORSPORTS news - autosport.com)

    NASCAR has warned Juan Pablo Montoya and Ryan Newman about taking their conflict further, with their meeting with officials at Darlington having failed to settle their feud ...

    [details] received 280 days ago  published 280 days ago  lang: en