Computers Smarter Than Humans Are Inevitable This Century

For 50 years now we have been inculcated by science fiction, so we have to take the blame for it as writers, I guess, that computers are inherently evil. Starting with HAL in 1968 (2001: A Space Odyssey), every computer that Captain Kirk every dealt with, The Matrix, the Terminator films ... all of this stuff preaches that AI, artificial intelligen

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Dad, Son Dangle 10 Floors Over San Diego

Hundreds of people gathered downtown Thursday to watch the rescue of two window washers dangling 10 floors up on a high-rise building. A father and son team who work for A to Z Window Cleaning, held on for their lives for 35 minutes. Fortunately, both men were strapped into safety gear when the scaffolding gave way.

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Empire State Building: Made by Hand [PICS]

The 102-story Art Deco tower in Midtown Manhattan known as the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from its completion on May 1, 1931, until the World Trade Center eclipsed it in 1972. It was the product of the labor of 3,400 men.

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Hundreds of Rogue Black Holes May Lurk in Our Galaxy

Hundreds of massive black holes left over from the early universe may wander the Milky Way, according to new calculations.

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8 Reasons Competitive Eating is The Worst Thing Ever

The essence of competition is the reason we learned to walk upright and turn dumbass animals into footballs. But competition isn’t always a good thing.

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The 10 greatest football teams of all time

There have been unforgettable club and international teams over the last century - our job has been simply to select the top 50. Let us know your thoughts.

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10 Essential Herbs to Grow [with Planting Tips]

Coriander -- Uses: Grind dry seeds to powder and dust over veal, pork, or ham before cooking. Young leaves are knows as cilantro. The roots, which can be frozen are used to flavor soup; serve chopped with avocados.

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10 Excellent fonts for professional design

Typography plays a vital role in creating professional designs. Professional fonts can help us to convey our message in a more convenient way. But most of the fonts are not royalty free, it does cost some price. Before purchasing a font you might want to take a glance at outstanding free alternatives first.

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7 Dangers of Coffee Addiction

* Coffee addiction can lead to many dangers and medical problems, including high blood sugar and insomnia * If you suffer from coffee addiction you may experience withdrawals for a few weeks after you stop drinking coffee * Coffee addiction can lead to depression and anxiety

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Blue Laser Could Lead to Autism Cure: Discovery News

Lasers could one day cure, or at least aid in the search for drugs that treat diseases ranging from autism to schizophrenia, according to two new studies.

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The 5 Biggest Medical Breakthroughs of 2008-2009

Each year we hear of the latest in medical innovations. Although these improvements amaze us at times, the majority of Americans will never come in contact with the latest breakthroughs…or so you think.

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50 Great Wallpapers about Design

Nothing compares to a good wallpaper on your desktop. And here’s a collection of great wallpapers that most likely would fill in as your new wallpaper and suit your taste for design. The wallpapers talks about Design and it’s meaning to each designers and artist.

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Create HD Videos in Windows Movie Maker For Windows XP

If you have Windows Vista, depending on the version, chances of rendering HD video's in Movie Maker are pretty good. What about in Windows XP though? Here we show you how to render HD videos in Windows XP.

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Three Test Positive For Swine Flu In New Zealand

Health officials have tonight announced that three of the Rangitoto College party have tested positive for swine flu H1N1. Results from three of the samples were received earlier this evening by World Health Organisation's Melbourne laboratory and all tested positive for the same swine flu strain.

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Top 30 Design Blogs To Get Inspiration From

The web is full of web design blogs, many of which are very similar, and many have their differences. I have compiled a list of the top 30 web design blogs, that have a continuous stream of content.

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Lego Half-Life (Pic)

View this Half-Life 2 image titled "Lego Half-Life"

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The 6 Greenest Republicans in Office

"There have been few times in recent memory when Republicans have gotten as bad of a rap they do now—especially on the environmental front. It's easy to point fingers and blame the entire party for the US being late to the table on important green issues like climate change, and renewable energy."

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America's Most Scariest Drives

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Breaking: YouTube Strikes Multi-Studio Deal To Stream Films

Hollywood Reporter (Exclusive) - YouTube is set to announce a deal with multiple studios Thursday that will seed the site with full-length, ad-supported films.Details are still emerging, but essentially film fans who click on a YouTube-based film will be redirected to sites controlled by the studios...

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Castle and Full Moon

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Hitler paintings to go on sale

A British auction house intends to sell 13 paintings attributed to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler next month. The works include a self portrait painted when Hitler was a struggling artist in Vienna,

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Discovered: Temple That Sheds Light On So-called Dark Age

The discovery of a remarkably well-preserved monumental temple in Turkey — thought to be constructed during the time of King Solomon in the 10th/9th-centuries BCE — sheds light on the so-called Dark Age.

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Smiles on old Photos Predict Your Marriage Success

If you want to know whether your marriage will survive, look at your spouse's yearbook photos.

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Happy 20th Anniversay Dilbert! 10 Fun Dilbert Animations

To all the Dilbert fans it must seem like the character was born just yesterday but today marks the 20th anniversary.

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Refrigerators on wheels? Cool, say the kids

There was a time when the aimless youth of our nation lusted after long, sleek vehicles with gigantic V8's and tail fins. Today's version of aimless youth appears to want boxes on wheels, and the uglier the better. Ex. the Kia Soul and the Nissan Cube. They're rational, flexible, economical with more power in the amplifier than under the hood.

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Manifesto of a Comic-Book Rebel

Yoshihiro Tatsumi was at the rowdy vanguard of Japan’s postwar comics revolution, and his outsize graphic autobiography is one of the genre’s signal achievements.

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Fiji military ruler tightens grip

FIJI'S military government has tightened controls on the media, devalued the currency and says it will not tolerate opposition to plans for a sweeping overhaul of the country's politics.

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The Best And Worst Cover Celebrities For Magazine Sales

Some of the least salable cover faces for fashion monthly titles included Nicole Kidman, Carrie Underwood, Rachel Weisz and of course, Rosie O’Donnell:

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Michael Vick seeks reality-show deal

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Michael Vick is hoping to play the reality game.The incarcerated NFL star has talked to producers about launching an unscripted program. The proposed documentary series would follow Vick beginning July 20, the day of his scheduled release from federal custody, and show him trying to "make amends for his past."

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Twitter Power: Unknown Band Gets 3000 Downloads

It's no surprise that bands and musicians are trying to harness the viral power of Twitter. Moonalice got 3,000 downloads and nobody outside of Silicon Valley has even heard of them. Imagine what would happen if a major band or performer did the same thing. It appears that some bands and artists are catching on to the buzz behind live music action

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Chinese Electric Car Company Led by Charasmatic CEO

BYD, a battery and electric car manufacturer, is led by Wang Chuan-Fu. Wang has built BYD into a global leader but still wants to be environmentally friendly. To that end, BYD has developed a nontoxic electrolyte battery fluid. "If we're going to help solve environmental problems, we can't create new environmental problems with our technology."

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Mythbuster's Fridge (PIC)

Ever wondered what the rules say on the Mythbusters fridge? Here it is.Source: http://twitpic.com/327qf (Grant Imaharas page)

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The Only Anti-Depressive You'll Ever Need

His name is Colbie and he's a British Creme Golden Retriever. His qualities include being cute, not peeing on the furniture, cuddling with you while watching a scary movie, and protecting you from people with cats. Found via TheDailyPuppy.

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Bring Me Up: The Sound: Exciting Regina Spektor News

Set for a June 23rd release, FAR continues to reveal new layers in Spektor's songwriting as she pursues the next level in her inimitable musical style.

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Newly-Unveiled Mercedes ML450 Dispels ‘Hybrid is Green’ Myth

Introduced last week at the New York International Auto Show, the hybrid achieves just 21 m.p.g. in the city and 24 m.p.g. on the highway, and also comes without a price tag.

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The Obama Administration: War By Any Other Name

Obama's new terminology has started a trend... "It's juvenile, it's demeaning, and it's judgmental," says a high-ranking administration spokesman. "From now on, the bad guys will be referred to as 'the ostensibly malefic.' We'll get back to you when we have a new term for 'the good guys.'"

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County-By-County Map: Who Says Soda, Pop, or Coke

I grew up my entire life thinking it was universally called soda. Pop is something we call our dads, or what a balloon does when you stick a pin in it. And Coke is just a proper noun, a specific name for soda, when you don't want a Pepsi. What the hell is POP?

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Ever Heard Of A real Four-Eared Cat? [Pic]

Despite sharing names with Luke Skywalker's diminutive mentor in the Star Wars films, this unique moggy does not have Jedi powers - in fact he does not even have special hearing.

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Deadlock: Rise of the endless election

As the Minnesota Senate recount drags into its sixth month and the March 31 New York special election looks likely to remain undecided for at least another week, now may be the time to ask: Why can’t voters pick a clear winner anymore? In 2008 alone, nine House and Senate races remained undecided after the polls closed on Election Day.

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10 Superhero Soccer Players

Portugal and the Champions League’s newest footballing sensation is Porto’s Givanildo Vieira de Souza. Never heard of him? Perhaps you may know him better as his footballing nickname of Hulk. Naturally, he’s not the only super-hero to have played professional football. Let’s take a look at some other super-powered soccer stars.

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Last.fm for Android Review

Last.fm for the Android platform has the makings of a nifty mobile radio app, but...

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Facing hard times, Shriners may close 6 hospitals

Shriners hospitals, which have provided free care since before the Great Depression, are considering closing a quarter of their facilities as donations stagnate, costs increase and the charity's endowment shrivels. Patients and their families are vowing to rally at the annual meeting. And some Shiners who have spent years raising money and

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The Greatest Jewish Superheroes Of All Time

It's Passover, and that means it's time to celebrate the greatest Jewish superheroes ever to save the planet. From The Thing to Colossal Boy, they've helped stop some of the worst supervillains in the universe...

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Little House On The Moon? Creating Robot for 1st Moon House

Mälardalen University is working to create a robot to be sent to the moon to construct a house. The House on the Moon is a project that aims to put a little read cottage on the moon as a symbol of what one man can achieve. The robot will roll out a little cabin from the space rocket, find a stable vacant lot, and erect the planet’s first building.

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The Unhealthy Obsession With DoFollow Blog Links

Many webmasters or bloggers are infatuated with dofollow blogs. Not everyone is obsessed with them, but there are many who spend time or money trying to leave keyword comments on dofollow blogs, in order to improve their website’s search engine rankings.

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31 Things Every Man Should Own // Pics

The things we love. The things we need. The items, were they to be lost, we would briefly mourn and immediately replace, like a passport, a can of WD-40, and the Joy of Cooking. How many do you have?

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A Future World Without Ice Caps?

Red represents areas where temperatures have increased the most during the last 50 years, particularly in West Antarctica, while dark blue represents areas with a lesser degree of warming. Temperature changes are measured in degrees Celsius. Rising sea levels will not extinguish humanity, but they will transform life on planet Earth as we know it..

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Google and Sherrin team up to test GPS-enabled AFL footballs

A HI-TECH Aussie Rules football with built-in GPS will be kicked off in school ovals around the country this weekend.

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