Thursday, April 7, 2011

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories , Apr 6, 2011

New Posts to
digg.com: Stories
on Apr 6, 2011:

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Gay caveman: 5,000-year-old male skeleton 'outed' by way he was buried

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/R6hhdpucxiQ/gay_caveman_5_000_year_old_male_skeleton_outed_by_way_he_was_buried

No, seriously!

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Should Phil Jackson be Coach of the Year?

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/JdEulBKFC1g/should_phil_jackson_be_coach_of_the_year

It?s that time of year again. The NBA season awards are on the way, which means so is the annual snubbing of Phil Jackson for Coach of the Year.

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Red hot! Christine Brinkley is still fabulous at 57

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/fJIPZVL5zLQ/red_hot_christine_brinkley_is_still_fabulous_at_57

The mother-of-three proved she still knows how to turn heads yesterday in New York as she showed off moves from her role as Roxie in the Broadway version of Chicago.

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Swan grieves after teens' callous brutality

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/fW3kgP0CkvU/swan_grieves_after_teens_callous_brutality

A group of rock-throwing teens is suspected of killing a nesting swan for fun in a popular family park in Melbourne's north. "The dead swan's mate is now guarding the nest after losing his companion," the police spokesman said.
Swans form monogamous bonds that can last for many years or, in some cases, for life.

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Strawberries May Slow Precancerous Growth in the Esophagus

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/3m8FzK8kUWc/strawberries_may_slow_precancerous_growth_in_the_esophagus

Eating strawberries may be a way to help people at risk of esophageal cancer protect themselves from the disease, according to a new study.

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NSFW

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/K0oD7DdYK_U/nsfw_5

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EA: Battlefield 3 Designed to Take Down Call of Duty

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/TV_KUT_di0A/ea_battlefield_3_designed_to_take_down_call_of_duty

CEO John Riccitiello confirm it will launch Battlefield 3 in November and said the publisher has Activision's Call of Duty series in its sights.

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Hit show 'Mad Men' will be streamed on Netflix

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/vISdPBnSyMo/hit_show_mad_men_will_be_streamed_on_netflix

Netflix will start streaming the hit TV series "Mad Men" in a multi-year deal the online movie rental company struck with Lions Gate, the show's producer.

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The 'Lost' vs. 'Game of Thrones' War, and the Agony and Ecstasy of Endings

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/nAdtx9giFZ0/the_lost_vs_game_of_thrones_war_and_the_agony_and_ecstasy_of_endings

So what would happen if the Others waged war on Lord Eddard Stark? If you recognize those references, you probably already know about the beef between Damon Lindelof, one of the creators of 'Lost,' and George R.R. Martin, the man behind 'Game of Thrones.'

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If Sony and Anonymous Had Facebook

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/H5__RaiqmyU/if_sony_and_anonymous_had_facebook

Now, imagine that Geohot took a break from hacking, and Sony from "breaking human rights", and Anonymous from DDoSing, and they all got onto Facebook and had some conversations. They might look something like this:

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Baby Video Ruined By Humping Dog

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/o7lmZzjSAoU/baby_video_ruined_by_humping_dog

Aww, the dog is helping tell the story of the babies' birth!

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Woz Says: "Tablets Are Built for Normal People"

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/Mna6p80iCz0/woz_says_tablets_are_built_for_normal_people

Apple's latest iPad 2 ad states that Apple wants technology to get out of the way of the "magic" that devices can provide, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak echoed that during a keynote session at Storage Networking World in Santa Clara, California on Monday.

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Ham Solo (Pic)

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/Ruo1zvCiSlw/ham_solo_pic

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'This is your captain sleeping'

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/6DCQz6VSSMs/this_is_your_captain_sleeping

Nearly half of pilots surveyed said they were suffering from significant fatigue and a fifth reported that.....

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'Robot trousers' gives paraplegics power to walk

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/P3_1_bDNaNs/robot_trousers_gives_paraplegics_power_to_walk

A revolutionary new bionic walking device is set to change the lives of many wheelchair users who may have given up hope of ever walking again.

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HEY! GET AWAY FROM MY DOG! (GIF)

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/NV_ipr5HZ40/hey_get_away_from_my_dog_gif

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Paul Krugman: Why Capitol Hill Didn't Take on Wall Street [VID]

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/KgkzBFZKBzs/paul_krugman_why_capitol_hill_didn_t_take_on_wall_street_vid

Experience talks, conversations and readings from the 92nd Street Y?s vast archive, featuring Nobel Laureates and world leaders, giants of literature and science, legendary entertainers and artists, and the fascinating people who have graced the Y?s stage over the last 75 years.

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Jared Leto Pays Tribute to Kurt Cobain By Creating Nirvana "Audition Tape"

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/hH7l77Rg3tc/jared_leto_pays_tribute_to_kurt_cobain_by_creating_nirvana_audition_tape

Tuesday marked the 17th anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's tragic suicide. Nirvana supefan Jared Leto honored the anniversary by posting a homemade Kurt Cobain audition tape on YouTube.

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Georgian woman cuts off web access to whole of Armenia

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/Q5lypSO88m4/georgian_woman_cuts_off_web_access_to_whole_of_armenia

Entire country loses internet for five hours after woman, 75, slices through cable while scavenging for copper

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Putin Test Drives Prokhorov's Russian Hybrid (vid)

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/LaKjxNFM6Ag/putin_test_drives_prokhorov_s_russian_hybrid_vid

A three-mile, highly publicized test drive of Mikhail Prokhorov's ë-mobile (say, "yo-mobile") natural-gas hybrid car is the big car news out of Russia this week...

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Scientists grow 'embryonic eye' in test tube

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/IqHVs9MN9gE/scientists_grow_embryonic_eye_in_test_tube

Eye transplants to cure blindness have taken a step closer after scientists managed to 'grow' a retina in the laboratory for the first time.

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Biden Calls Dibs On Qaddafi's Clothes

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/ZAp25SNfSO8/biden_calls_dibs_on_qaddafi_s_clothes

WASHINGTON?Interrupting a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden called dibs on the clothes of Muammar Qaddafi, saying he wanted first pick of the Libyan dictator's wardrobe as soon as he was deposed.

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11 Mostly Practical Ways to Travel Between Planets

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/k0A62gtjoM4/11_mostly_practical_ways_to_travel_between_planets

there are a bunch of new technologies in the works that could take us to Mars and beyond, and many of them may realize themselves within the next few decades.

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Hispanic and Asian Children Will Outnumber White Kids in US Before End of Decade

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/9-24ltvAihQ/hispanic_and_asian_children_will_outnumber_white_kids_in_us_before_end_of_decade

White children will be outnumbered by ethnic minorities in America before the end of the decade, official figures have revealed

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Sarah Silverman Makes Out With Unicorn for Juicy Fruit [VIDEO]

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/WieRxzAEFgw/sarah_silverman_makes_out_with_unicorn_for_juicy_fruit_video

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Government Shutdown: Obama Announces Progress But No Budget Deal After White House Meeting

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/0ASTDwKBXKQ/government_shutdown_obama_announces_progress_but_no_budget_deal_after_white_house_meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With time growing short, President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that he remains confident that a government shutdown can be avoided this weekend if negotiators can build on constructive talks held at the White House

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Tiger Woods: 10 Reasons He Could Win the 2011 Masters

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/64vJWJY03-A/tiger_woods_10_reasons_he_could_win_the_2011_masters

He is not the favorite, nor should he be, heading into the 2011 Masters. However, completely counting out Mr. Woods from being the man to don the green jacket on Sunday would be foolish...

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iAd Gallery App: Holy crap, we just got mind-f***ed

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/7VIJ0ypRwkM/iad_gallery_app_holy_crap_we_just_got_mind_f_ed

Are you commercial-prone? Would you like access to every iAd ever created? The iAd Gallery app is for you -- and God have mercy on your soul...

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8 Incredible Survival Stories

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/mtzNd9weNsw/8_incredible_survival_stories_2

Eight of the most amazing tales of survival ever written.

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So Why Did Dish Really Buy Blockbuster?

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/o574U-vWhF8/so_why_did_dish_really_buy_blockbuster

Dish Network won an auction for embattled DVD rental firm Blockbuster, ending long-running bankruptcy proceedings that have led to store closings and layoffs. But Dish has some major challenges ahead in its plan to make the acquisition pay off in the long run.

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More Citizen Involvement For US Nuclear Power Plant Siting, Design, & Upgrades

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/ExoMxBraA7g/more_citizen_involvement_for_us_nuclear_power_plant_siting_design_upgrades

It's been about 35 years since large numbers of US citizens immersed themselves in nuclear power plant design and location issues. (Most readers of this probably weren't even born until well after the US nuclear fleet was built.)

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The sad saga of the time I tried to sell my underwear

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/m7SPfRUQssk/the_sad_saga_of_the_time_i_tried_to_sell_my_underwear

After road testing seven pairs of exotic men?s underwear for the sake of journalism, I was faced with a dilemma: What should I do with the thongs, jocks, and leather briefs that were sitting in a colorful pile in the back of my closet? I didn?t want to wear them again, I couldn?t return them to the store, and I absolutely could not stand the humiliation of taking them to Goodwill (or cleaning them at the laundromat beforehand).

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Gollum Actor Andy Serkis to Serve as Second Director on 'The Hobbit'

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/-V9bTw5WA7A/gollum_actor_andy_serkis_to_serve_as_second_director_on_the_hobbit

Andy Serkis, who played the iconic Gollum in Peter Jackson?s The Lord of the Rings, is taking on a new role in The Hobbit 1 and 2. In addition to reprising his role as the tragic creature, Serkis also has been tapped by Jackson to serve as second unit director on the two films, which are now in production in New Zealand.

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Why There Will Probably Never Be a Grand Theft Auto Movie

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/C5tgzpa7CeY/why_there_will_probably_never_be_a_grand_theft_auto_movie

And how there almost was one?starring Eminem!

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Images of the Earth That Look Like Art

http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/news/popular/~3/hgNAbiWXRnk/images_of_the_earth_that_look_like_art

You've never seen Earth as you will in this gallery of Earth photos that look like art!

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