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- Just what are you trying to say SportsNet?
- Someone might want to rethink their clever word play.
- Is It Time For the Giants To Cut Ties With Burress?
- The mere mention of wide receiver Plaxico Burress’ name evoked a facial reaction equal parts concern, consternation and confusion from Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert.
- 101 Everyday Uses for Twitter
- The simple dictionary definition of Twitter is microblogging/social networking platform that places a 140- character limit on each individual post/tweet. However, describing Twitter thusly would fail to encapsulate the power of this new omnipresent medium. So, instead here are 101
- Beijing Subway Trains Get Second Life As Homeless Shelters
- Ever wonder what happens to old subway cars when subway lines upgrade to newer trains? In Beijing at least, the ones used pre-Olympics have been shipped to Sichuan and converted into temporary winter shelters.
- The First Aid? Iceman May Have Dressed His Own Wounds
- The 5,000 year-old Tyrolean Iceman may used as a prehistoric wound dressing, according to a new analysis of his bodys remains. Suffering from an arrow wound and a deep cut to the right hand, the Iceman, known as Ötzi, may
- False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus Recommendation Is Old
- The Washington Post, the BBC, and other outlets are pointing out that Apple is, for the first time ever, quietly recommending anti-virus software for Mac OS X. A little research shows that this is completely false.
Technology
- 101 Everyday Uses for Twitter
- The simple dictionary definition of Twitter is microblogging/social networking platform that places a 140- character limit on each individual post/tweet. However, describing Twitter thusly would fail to encapsulate the power of this new omnipresent medium. So, instead here are 101
- False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus Recommendation Is Old
- The Washington Post, the BBC, and other outlets are pointing out that Apple is, for the first time ever, quietly recommending anti-virus software for Mac OS X. A little research shows that this is completely false.
- If Dr. Seuss Were a Technical Writer
- (original title: A Grandchilds Guide to Using Grandpas Computer) I created this poem in an hour, late one night after my four year old grandson and his older brother had significantly rearranged the resources on my Macintosh.
- Outgoing FCC Chairman Wants to Rid The Wireless Web Of Porn
- One of the issues he plans to tackle in upcoming meetings this month, is a plan to give all Americans free access to the Web via the airwaves -- minus the porn.
- Phone conversations distract drivers more than passengers
- A study that tracked drivers through a simulated task finds that not all conversations are equal: cell phones are far more distracting than having a passenger present.
- Songbird 1.0 is Here!
- Songbird 1.0 is Here!
- CBS Web Site Bitten by IFRAME Hack
- It appears that Russian malware distributors were able to launch another iFrame attack on a subdomain of the cbs.com site so that it was serving remote malware to any visitors.
World & Business
- Japan Airlines CEO Cuts His Pay, Earns Less Than Pilots [VID
- To him, its nothing strange, but will you find anyone like him in the U.S.? Probably not. He isnt one who earns $1 and then makes millions in company stock and other bonuses. Hes cut back on other company perks
- NY Times Video: Acid Attacks on Pakistani Women Increasing
- Westerners associate terrorism in Pakistan with suicide bombers, but the real emerging terrorist threat for Pakistani women is being disfigured by acid attacks, often by their own husbands, Nicholas D. Kristof reports.
- Brainwashed Fanatics Open Fire in Mumbai Killing 80+
- Gunmen have targeted luxury hotels, a popular tourist attraction and a crowded train station in at least seven attacks in Indias financial capital, killing 80 people and wounding 250, officials and media reports say.
- Top 10 Sarah Palin Excuses For Turkey Slaughter (VIDEO)
- David Lettermans Top 10 List tonight was Sarah Palins top ten excuses. The list refers to the unfortunate interview that Palin gave right after she pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving.
- Michael Moore: What We're Seeing is the End of Capitalism
- These guys, for all that stuff theyve been telling us all these years about, Go capitalism! Free market! Free enterprise! They dont believe in any of that. They dont believe in free enterprise or free market. They want socialism for
- Katie Couric on Sarah Palin: She Was Struggling With Answers
- For the first time, Katie Couric talks about her interviews with Sarah Palin on the Late Show with David Letterman.
- The Fed is collapsing
- Ron Paul being interviewed by Robert Kiyosaki adviser Mike Maloney. See why silver and gold are the best investment you can have right now.Silver is set to make enormous gains like it always has in times of economic crisis, and
Science
- Imagining the Tenth Dimension
- Rob Bryanton starts with the lower dimensions that we are all familiar with, then uses those concepts to build one layer upon another, ultimately arriving at a way of imagining the tenth dimension.
- New Wind Turbine Design Good for Rural, Urban Environment
- Wind power is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative energy in the world. More and more, wind power mills are seen in the countryside, in large wind farms and for the most part, away from city life. But
- Levitating Water
- An awesome illusion thats created with the use of strobe lights.
- NASA Leaks First Urine Recycler Test Footage
- The NASA Urine Recycler took 10 years to develop. Watch the testing videos.
- Alien-Like Squid With "Elbows" Filmed at Deep Drilling Site
- A mile and a half (two and a half kilometers) underwater, a remote control submersibles camera has captured an eerie surprise: an alien-like, long-armed, and—strangest of all—elbowed Magnapinna squid.
- Top 10 Amazing Biology Videos
- Cyborgs, stem cells, glowing mice, and hilarious music videos are great reasons to be excited about biology. Here are some of our favorite clips from the life sciences.
Gaming
- When Video Game Weapons Attack In Real Life
- Here at Complex, we love video games as much as the next dude. We bet money on ‘em, play together on Xbox Live, talk shit over ‘em. But that’s really the extent of our fandom. After the console goes off,
- Duck Hunt, Back to the Future 1/2/3 LBP Levels Deleted
- LittleBigPlanet level-makers have certainly gotten a ton of my sympathy over the past week or so. But one thing you cant do is create levels that blatantly infringe IP, so, whomever built the Duck Hunt LBP level, or the homages
- Kid Plays Guitar Hero with Bike
- Guitar Hero/Nerd displays his...heroism by creating a Guitar Hero course on the streets of his hometown.
- New Xbox Experience Intro Video on First Launch After Update
- Last night i was lucky enough to be one of the first to receive the update for the New Xbox Experience. This is the opening video after it downloaded and installed on my Xbox 360.
- Zero Punctuation: Fallout 3
- Fallout 3 review on Zero Punctuation via The Escapist
Entertainment
- Daily Show: Mumbai Work of Motherfuckers and Giant Assholes
- John Oliver insightfully breaks down the recent terror attacks.
- 5 Reasons You'll Hate The Movie 'Twilight'
- The latest in the conspiracy to make vampires uncool.
- The 8 Best Recurring Arrested Development Jokes
- Now that the Arrested Development movie has been confirmed as a sure thing (knock on wood), I felt it was the time to take a look back at the series’ best running jokes. The show failed because 90% of the
- Why an American Remake of 'Akira' is a BAD idea.
- Warner Bros. is developing an American remake of Katsuhiro Otomos 1988 Anime classic Akira, with Leonardo DiCaprio. Knowing how Hollywood has a track record for bastardizing what makes classic foreign films great, we have every reason to fear the remake
- The PenIsMightier
- An action-packed-epic-romantic-war-thriller -drama-saga starring... office supplies! This film was awarded the Best Editing prize. Made in 52 hours on 2 dozen redbulls. Enjoy!!
Sports
- Is It Time For the Giants To Cut Ties With Burress?
- The mere mention of wide receiver Plaxico Burress’ name evoked a facial reaction equal parts concern, consternation and confusion from Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert.
- How A UFC-Dominated Environment Will Change The Media Game
- While UFC doesnt control their fighters in regards to what they say in the press, the fact remains that the organization will react to fighters who spout off against the company in media channels. Because UFC is the only game
- Michael Phelps is 'Sportsman of the Year'
- U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, who won a record-setting eight Olympic gold medals this year, was selected the 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
- Celtics Win Ninth Straight Game
- The Celtics were thinking in playoff terms last night against the Orlando Magic. And the game reflected postseason intensity, the Celtics taking a 107-88 victory with the teams combining for eight technical fouls. It was like a statement game for
- Testing Kids' Genes to See What Sport They Should Play
- Boulder-based Atlas Sports Genetics is offering $149 tests that, according to the firm, can predict which types of sports a child may be genetically conditioned to succeed at.
Offbeat
- Help Colbert take the #1 spot from Kanye on iTunes
- There is only one way to stop Kanye Wests arrogance, and thats with Stephens arrogance.
- 7 Historical Figures Who Were Absurdly Hard To Kill
- Death comes for every man, but that doesnt mean you have to make it easy for the bastard. These are the men who, despite whatever terrible things they may have done in life, earned a place in our hearts with
- NASA Simulator Prepares Astronauts Larry King Interview
- Space travel has nothing on Larry King.
- Polish Jew Created Word "Genocide"-Passes Away
- This new official world made a solemn pledge to preserve the life of the peoples and races of mankind, Lemkin later wrote.
- Domestic Horses Abandoned Because of Hard Times
- Authorities in Nevada say an increasing number of domestic horses are being abandoned by their owners because of the worsening economy. The horses are being turned loose to fend for themselves, but lack of survival skills and often end up
Videos
- Daily Show: Mumbai Work of Motherfuckers and Giant Assholes
- John Oliver insightfully breaks down the recent terror attacks.
- NASA Simulator Prepares Astronauts Larry King Interview
- Space travel has nothing on Larry King.
- Horrible Accidents
- It only takes a second...
- The Singing Highway In South Korea
- Interesting news segment on the singing highway in South Korea
- Imagining the Tenth Dimension
- Rob Bryanton starts with the lower dimensions that we are all familiar with, then uses those concepts to build one layer upon another, ultimately arriving at a way of imagining the tenth dimension.
- When Video Game Weapons Attack In Real Life
- Here at Complex, we love video games as much as the next dude. We bet money on ‘em, play together on Xbox Live, talk shit over ‘em. But that’s really the extent of our fandom. After the console goes off,
- Air Jordan Drops 53 Points With No 3-Point Attempts (1987)
- In the 80s, MJ was Air Jordan and this game was your typical showcase of his unique and unparalleled athleticism during his 37.1ppg year. With his supposed nemesis Clyde Drexler in town, MJ raised it up just a tad and
Images
- Mumbai after the smoke has cleared (PICS)
- According to recent reports, the ten attackers were responsible for the deaths of 172 people, including 19 foreigners, and 239 wounded. While mourners of the victims attended to their loved ones, and people all over the world held vigils, a
- Photographic Proof That Metallica's Time Has Passed
- I didnt mean to be harsh...I know there are a lot of seamstresses out there making holiday gifts while listening to Ride the Lightning. Okokok its for a good cause...but...sign a samurai sword or something.
Lifestyle
- Geek Hotels That Pass the Nerd Test (PICS)
- Whether your fantasy hotel is a Star Wars-style cave dwelling or a Hobbit hole in New Zealand, specialty accommodations around the world will fulfill your nerdy needs.
- Bad Ass Ride
- sweet detail, great talent
- Animal Rights
- Delicious, delicious animal rights.
- Thirty Vehicular "You're Doing It Wrong" Moments (PICS)
- Now that everyone is familiar with the glorious art of automotive FAIL, its time to introduce FAILs kissing cousin to the automotive world: The Youre doing it wrong internet meme. Let the good times roll.
- Black Friday Horror Stories
- While nothing can match the horror of workers getting killed by stupid mobs and shootings in the middle of a Toys R Us, we keep receiving horror tales about other Black Fridays gone wrong. The biggest one is about how