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2 hours ago Two large asteroids narrowly miss earth, Nasa said
Two large asteroids have narrowly avoided the earth after the objects passed within the moon and our planet's orbit, Nasa scientists said.
2 hours ago Droid 2 R2-D2 boot animation, live wallpapers leak out at light speed
Not willing to wait for the genuine R2-D2 edition Droid 2 later this month? Then it looks like you can now get the next best thing -- the Star Wars-themed boot animation and live wallpapers from the phone have already been dug out from the recently leaked ROM and made available for download. Those include the Millennium Falcon flying through an asteroid field, the always exciting jump to lightspeed, an interactive R2-D2, and everyone's favorite: the space slug. Head on past the break for a pair of videos, and hit up the links below to check out the rest (and download them). Continue reading Droid 2 R2-D2 boot animation, live wallpapers leak out at light speedDroid 2 R2-D2 boot animation, live wallpapers leak out at light speed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.PermalinkAndroid Community | Android Police, Droid Life |Email this|Comments
2 hours ago Caption This! (September 5-11)
Ever see a hilarious game image that, taken out of context, could be pure comedy gold? Thats what this feature is about. Check here every week for a new round of Caption This!, where we look at some potentially goofy videogame images and make fun of them. The whole thing works on a three week rotation, so on any given week you will be shown the winner from two weeks ago, vote on who won last week, and be given a new picture to make funny captions for. There is no prize for the contest other than pure bragging rights as of right now, but it could change if this feature gets enough attention. Ill keep you guys updated on that. If you know of a funny gaming related picture please email it to me at skelley@vgchartz.com and I just may use it! (Step 1) WINNER'S CIRCLE Here is the winner from two weeks ago: Congrats to thebeststine, who is new to the list!! Here is the updated Winner's Circle: (Step 2) VOTING TIME Next, Who should win for last week? Here is the image I posted: From: Batman Arkham City I've decided to make this a bit easier, so just vote for the entry you think works better! VOTE HERE (Opens a new window) (Step 3) This week's Image: From: Kingdom Hearts - Birth By Sleep TO ENTER See that picture up there? Think you have a funny caption or text bubble to add? Just type what you want right here in the comments section, next week I will open voting for this picture, and a winner will be announced in 2 weeks. But remember, there are four rules for safe captioning: 1) You may enteronly once. 2) Keep it under 50 words if possible 3) Try to keep it PG-13, some language is fine, but no over-the-top entries please. 4) HAVE FUN! Other Info For all the weekly contests look below or check out the winners gallery comments suggestions? click here
2 hours ago Android Is As Open As The Clenched Fist I’d Like To Punch The Carriers With
This past weekend, I wrote a post wondering if Android was surging in the U.S. market because Apple was letting it? The main thought was that by remaining exclusively tied to AT&T, Apple was driving some users to choose Android, which is available on all the U.S. carriers. In the post, I posed a question: if it's not the iPhone/AT&T deal, why do you choose Android? Nearly 1,000 people responded, and a large percentage focused on the same idea: the idea of
2 hours ago CNN Photobombed
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2 hours ago 15 Desserts that Could Replace the Trendy Cupcake
We love cupcakes, but why should we let them hog the stage when there are so many other amazing -- and often times tastier -- desserts out there? Well, it's about time that something else stomps the hugely trendy cupcake.
2 hours ago More Parking Lots Need This (PIC)
You would think this was self evident....
2 hours ago 5 Classic Movies If They Got Pitched in Hollywood Today | Cracked.com
Chaz Blazer, elite Hollywood executive and part-time volunteer whaler, strode confidently into the immense office, slapped a sheaf of papers down on the behemoth desk in front of him, and flopped c...
2 hours ago WebOS 2.0 Could Allow HP to Compete With Apple
The next generation of WebOS will make or break HP’s attempt to slide in among RIM, Apple and Google in...
2 hours ago Steven Spielberg at the Box Office (Infographic)
Spielberg is by far one of the most commercially and critically successful directors of all time. Here’s a look at his filmography sorted by box office grosses as well as statues won over the years.
2 hours ago Artists Build Incredible Obelisk Out of 340 Bicycles (PICS)
California artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector recently constructed this incredible towering obelisk made entirely out of bikes on a street corner in Santa Rosa. Dubbed Cyclisk, the monument is an ode to bike culture constructed from 340 bicycles and one tricycle.
2 hours ago The Original 14 NFL Teams (Infographic)
Here’s a look at the original 14 teams from the 1920s onwards.
2 hours ago 18 Examples Of Why The Phrase ”All-Terrain Vehicle” Is NOT A Guarantee
Everyone who’s watched at least one National Geographic special on TV has seen Jeeps, Land Rovers and their ilk navigate some pretty gnarly terrain. What you don’t see on TV are the moments where an off-road vehicle fights the terrain — and the terrain wins…
5 hours ago MacBook Cutting Board? Yes, Please!
Since I'm such a big geek, I fell in love with this MacBook-shaped cutting board I spotted over at Holy Cool.
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5 hours ago Check Your iPhone 4's Antenna Reception With Field Test Mode In iOS 4.1
Now you can put your iPhone into field test mode, which will allow to easily and precisely test your cell signal reception quality. You just need to follow these two easy steps:
8 hours ago Caffeine High: Is It Time to Start Hoarding Coffee Beans?
Harvests have been weaker than expected. Inventories are down to ominously low levels. And the rest of the world is drinking more coffee, meaning there's less left over for the U.S. If you're one of the millions who can't get by without a good cup of joe in the morning, do you need to start worrying about what's going on in the coffee market? Perhaps you shouldn't read this until you've had your first cup, but wholesale coffee prices have skyrocketed on fears that global supply will fall short of demand. In plain English: There's a worldwide coffee shortage. No kidding.
8 hours ago Barbara Boxer aide charged with possession of pot - Erika Lovley - POLITICO.com
A senior staffer tried to bring marijuana into Hart Senate Office Buiding, Capitol Police say.
8 hours ago Google, Verizon and the FCC: Inside the War Over the Internet's Future
Amid a fierce clash over the Net's next era, tech titans Google and Verizon crafted their own broadband policy plan and shined a light on what might be Washington's most ineffectual regulator -- the FCC. Unknown to many, Google and Verizon worked on that plan since fall of 2008. Continue reading Google, Verizon and the FCC: Inside the War Over the Internet's Future Google, Verizon and the FCC: Inside the War Over the Internet's Future originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00. Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, Media, Google , AT&T;, Verizon, Comcast Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments
8 hours ago Can Science Teach Us How to Dance Sexier?
No, Riverdance is never sexy
8 hours ago Narcotics Interdiction Checkpoints In the US
Returning from a trip along one of our nation's most highly trafficked interstates, I-20, I happened across this foreboding sign.
8 hours ago Launch date announced for Sakshat, the $35 Indian tablet
The Sakshat, the $35 Indian tablet everyone's been buzzing about, has an official launch date of early next year and...
8 hours ago Adam Savage Presents Problem Solving: How I Do It
Hear Adam Savage discuss problem solving at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010.
8 hours ago Former Central Florida educator dubbed 'Mr. Hugs' charged with sex abuse again
A former Central Florida educator once known affectionately as "Mr. Hugs" has been arrested on a charge of capital sexual battery following a sheriff's investigation into a complaint made by a former Lake County student dating back to events that allegedly occurred 25 years ago.
8 hours ago Tiny Entourage: Entourage Parody with Little People - Leprechaun Freaks and Turtle Sex Tape
In this hilarious spoof of HBO's hit show Entourage, Tiny Turtle needs to get into character once he discovers his sexy girlfriend's Secret Shave.
8 hours ago 10 Most Beautiful Snakes on Earth (pics)
Whether you hate them or love them, one thing cannot be denied, which is their beauty.
17 hours ago Platform Wars: PC versus Consoles
The biggest dilemma for gamers all around the world is that which platforms they should consider for their games. With a ton of games going multiplatform, a video gamer is forced to think which platform he/she should pick the game for. The decision becomes even more difficult when a gamer has both: an amazing rig or an Xbox 360.
17 hours ago Harvard Gets Knocked Off the Top in University League
The University of Cambridge has knocked Harvard University off the top of the QS World University Rankings, as the U.K. establishment's number of academic citations rose.
17 hours ago The Capuchin Crypt: Human Bones As Far As the Eye Can See
Imagine you’re in a room filled with thousand year-old human bones from floor to ceiling, everywhere you turn. Sounds like something out of a Stephen King novel or a horrible nightmare, doesn’t it? Well, actually a place like this does exist
17 hours ago Rock Band 3: Keyboard Trailer
The new trailer shows off Rock Band 3 keyboard gameplay from tracks by Huey Lewis and The News, Ida Maria, Tears for Fears and Them Crooked Vultures. Rock Band 3 will be released on October 26th in North America and October 29th for the rest of the world for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and Nintendo DS.