He's a liar.
Woman says yes, then no, judge says rape Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
I saw the headline and thought the ruling was fine, but it turns out the man stopped after 5 seconds
Comments: 17 Score: [-] 407 [+].
How Accurate are TV weather forecasts? Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
An analysis.
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Is the end near for Dr. Phil? Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Please god yes.
Comments: 7 Score: [-] 122 [+].
Speed Kills Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
The difference between 30 and 50
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 147 [+].
Does uniform color confer an advantage in athletic events? Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
According to researchers "blue vs white" is the fairest match up possible.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 154 [+].
The Myth of User Submitted Content Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
An article in slate discusses the "politics" of digg and wikipedia content selection. Highly relevant to plime - does an elite cadre of users control content?
Comments: 14 Score: [-] 475 [+].
Oscar Results! Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
80th Annual Oscars - No Country For Old Men nearly sweeps the field.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 303 [+].
Arctic "BioDiversity Vault" inaugurated Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
A project by norway to create a seed vault to preserve biodiversity in the vent of a "doomsday event" will be inaugurated Tuesday.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 131 [+].
Raoul Castro Confirmed as President of Cuba Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Fidel finally out! Maybe all those stupid trade embargoes will finally stop. (not really) And yes, that's him flashing the victory sign like a Japanese schoolgirl.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 163 [+].
Video of a Single Electron Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
For the first time ever, scientists have recorded video of a single electron - see wave/particle duality with your own eyes! (kind of)
*this is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen, fyi
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 446 [+].
Unintended Consequences Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Two economists examine the unintended consequences of well meaning legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Comments: 14 Score: [-] 267 [+].
Ulysses Spacecraft on Verge of Freezing. Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
The spacecraft ulysses, currently in the 18th year of its mission has encountered a glitch which may doom it to a frozen death in space.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 245 [+].
The Plagiarius Awards Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Awards given for the best product knockoffs of the year.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 299 [+].
Steampunk taxidermy Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
A taxidermist by the name of Lisa Black has created a series of pieces putting taxidermy and steampunk into a combination that is simultaneously creepy and awesome.
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 332 [+].
Obesity linked to increased cancer risk Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Man, it just keeps getting more and more sucky to be fat.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 98 [+].
Airbus to Open Flying Casino Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Let's just hope no one gets kicked out for cheating.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 108 [+].
The Burger King Drive-Thru Rap Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Ordering at the drive-thru? Why not confuse the hell out of the guy working there and RAP your order!
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 85 [+].
Defense Secretary Falls on Ice, Breaks Arm Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
In response to this attack on the US by radical elements of the "frozen water" movement, the Air Force will be beginning a strategic bombing campaign against Antarctica,the so called "homeland of the ice people" thought to be a state sponsor of terror because of the thousands of cubic miles of ice it tolerates within its borders
Comments: 12 Score: [-] 228 [+].
Obama and McCain win in "Potomac Primaries" Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
John McCain is the nominal nominee - but will Barack Obama take down Hillary Clinton in single combat later this year?
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 98 [+].
Government tries to make Brain-on-a-chip* Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
DARPA is attempting to grow a neurological network on a piece of silicon
*Not nearly as much fun as the perennial dessert "brain-on-a-stick"
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 172 [+].
Is there a neurological basis for racism? Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
A study looks at the physiological aspects of racism in the brain.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 276 [+].
What do real thugs think of "The Wire"? Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
A sociologist watches the Fifth season of "The Wire", a critically acclaimed series from HBO with some real life thugs to see what real criminals think of the show.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 114 [+].
General Zod in 2008! Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
A new write in candidate for 2008: Vote for your Mighty Ruler!
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 235 [+].
Writers Strike *almost* Over Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Contrary to earlier reports on plime, the writers strike is NOT over, but rather there is a proposed agreement on the table.
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 250 [+].
Mysterious Encrypted Sculpture on CIA Grounds Posted: 2 years ago by xenity7
Kryptos is an art installation by artist Jim Sanborn that contains several paragraphs of encrypted text supposedly referring to an object buried on CIA grounds. The final block of text has never been decrypted - at least not that we know about.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 79 [+].