Why is it that I always find myself ponying up the small amounts of cash it takes to purchase Mac shareware applications? Black fire and a disco ball? I gotta have it. picked by goofie 3 years ago

Or, why McCain is getting hosed in the press. "Before answering the question, indulge us in noting that the subject of ideological bias in the news media is a drag. The people who care about it typically come at the issue with scalding biases of their own. Any statement journalists make on the subject can and will be used against them. So the incentive is to make bland and guarded statements... read full post picked by lynxears 1 year ago

Fluid dynamicists have worked out how to stop teapots from dribbling, once and for all.

Teapot technology is largely ignored by mainstream media (some say unfairly). But today, scientists in France unveil a technique that should breath hi-tech life into a new generation of bespouted objects. picked by bingo 4 weeks ago

22 teenagers have killed themselves in the South Wales town of Bridgend in the last 18 months, and whilst the popular press have been quick to blame social networking sites, an actual scientist has suggested the cause might be mobile phone masts having spotted a pattern of proximity higher than the national average.

Update to this and this. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

New media institute offers up their top eight network security "best practices" to better secure your networks. picked by agent014 2 years ago

JBW is where you can find 18th-birthday countdowns for your favourite young celebrities: television and film stars, sportspeople and big media stars.
Apparently until they're of legal age..
Seriously, what sick mind thinks of these things? picked by extc68 2 years ago

In Japan, being thin isn’t just the price you pay for fashion or social acceptance. It’s the law. Maximum waistline for anyone age 40 and older: 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

NBC jokes: Todd Palin has sex with daughters
'Saturday Night Live' skit suggests Sarah's husband guilty of incest.

**Edit, Video in comments... I doubt you'll hear about this in the mainstream media. Shame on SNL. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

My name is Tucker Max, and I am an a*****e. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging d**khead.But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way. I share my adventures with the world. They a... read full post picked by Jerry520 2 years ago

Hollywood veteran John Travolta's emotional tribute to dead colleague Heath Ledger has drawn the ire of many in the showbiz media who accuse him of being "creepy" and "embarrassing".

Here is the link to the interview he gave on Woman's Day. picked by unoriganl 2 years ago

If you feel you must check your Facebook at someone else's computer while you're breaking into their house, please remember to log out afterwards. picked by suckersklub 2 months ago

Temperatures plunged to -22C (-8F) in parts of Argentina's province of Rio Negro, while snow fell on Buenos Aires for several hours on Monday.
Two deaths from exposure were reported in Argentina and one in Chile, yet the media hasn't really covered it. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

An Iranian passenger plane crashed Wednesday in northwest Iran, killing all 168 people on board, state media reported. picked by evadiva 4 months ago

Dutch police have arrested a 17-year-old for stealing virtual furniture from users of the Habbo Hotel, a social networking and gaming website, according to news reports. picked by indisguise 2 years ago

In a landmark judgement with far-reaching social implications, Italy's highest appeals court has ruled it is a criminal offence for Italian men to touch their genitals in public. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

It would be foolhardy to venture technological predictions for 2050. Even more so to predict social and geopolitical changes. The most important advances, the qualitative leaps, are the least predictable. picked by rambler 6 months ago

How do you know if someone’s online profile is real? The question has plagued us for some time now, but it’s become increasingly problematic as vast swatches of the mainstream of society goes online and joins a social network, whether it be Twitter, Facebook, or whatever. The problem is of course rife on dating web sites picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

These 100 awesome open courses, ranging from health and medicine to engineering to religion to policy making to media will get you on your way. picked by sharon22 6 months ago

A great video that discusses the role of advertising in the exploitation of women and sexuality. Whether or not you agree with the message, this will make you think differently about the media that we are constantly exposed to. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

WE'VE had WAGS, yuppies and metrosexuals; now meet our newest social phenomenon, TWITs. picked by kakana 4 months ago