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Top 5 Sky Diving Records

pagey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:13:30 EDT

Adventure columnist Jeff Wise faced down the science of fear when he agreed to jump out of a Cessna 207, but these dives make his look easy. According to the U.S. Parachute Association, Americans make over two million jumps each year, but some daring divers choose to push their free-falls to the extreme. Here are are our favorite record-breaking sk

Channel: Sports Tags: Skydiving records extreme sports

2 hot cars, if you can afford the gas

pagey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:11:45 EDT

The Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and Nissan GT-R show off their companies' performance skills. But are "halo cars" like these out-of-place today?

Channel: Autos Tags: Hot Cars auto Dodge Challenger Nissan GT R

Mom Possibly Alive During Womb Theft

pagey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:08:06 EDT

Authorities say a slain pregnant woman may have been alive and was possibly drugged when a baby was ripped from her womb, allegedly by a woman who tried to pass the infant off as her own.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Mom alive womb theft

Loud bar music makes you drink more

pagey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:05:01 EDT

Customers of bars that play loud music drink more quickly and in fewer gulps, French researchers said on Friday.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: drinking loud bar music study

The Who look back without slowing

pagey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:04:37 EDT

Wearing tennis shoes with blue socks, Daltrey in person shows little of the wear and tear you'd expect in a rock veteran of the '60s. He looks ready to hit the gym, and whirls his way out of the interview room with a bottle of water in hand, not stopping to eat a single bite of the Japanese breakfast that had been ordered for him.

Channel: Music Tags: The Who rock music Townsend Daltrey

Mellencamp calls himself an 'ex-rock star'

pagey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:51:42 EDT

'I am trying to make the transition from rock star to songwriter,' he says

Channel: Music Tags: John Mellencamp rock star song writer music

Probe sends alien's-eye view of Earth

pagey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:49:47 EDT

Moon's transit past our planet captured from 31 million miles away

Channel: Science Tags: Eath view alien eye view distance

Meet the man behind the Wii

pagey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:48:58 EDT

In the game industry, there is no one bigger than Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto.

Channel: Video Games Tags: Wii video games game industry man behind Shigeru Miyamoto

Hong Kong bans Tibetan flags at Olympic event

pagey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:47:55 EDT

Tibetan flags will be banned from all Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong under rules aimed at heading off political propaganda and protests inside competition venues, organizers said Friday.

Channel: Sports Tags: Hong Kong ban Tibet flags Olympic event

Barbie firm wins Bratz court case

pagey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:40:03 EDT

Mattel has triumphed in a copyright court case against the maker of the popular Bratz dolls, MGA Entertainment.

Channel: Money Tags: Bratz Barbie Court case Mattel copyright

'Star Wars' video game bridges gap between films

pagey — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:03:20 EDT

Consider it "Star Wars III and a Half" complete with a pivotal plot twist.

Channel: Video Games Tags: Star Wars video game bridges gap movie

Woes deepen for U.S. economy

pagey — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:00:15 EDT

A severe recession in the United States still isn't the mainstream forecast, but economists say it's a real possibility, especially as problems at American banks deepen amid a continuing shakeout of the housing crisis.

Channel: Money Tags: US economy woes recession housing crisis

5 Future Weapons and New Machine Guns

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:09:26 EDT

Futuristic military systems get plenty of attention and funding. Despite all the high-profile warplanes and combat ships, however, the current theater of urban environments and guerrilla enemies makes the development of new weapons for troops on the ground a pressing need.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: future guns design new

B2 Crash Pics - First Photos of B2 Bomber Crash - Popular Mechanics

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:08:00 EDT

PopularMechanics.com has obtained the first still photos of the February accident and they're pretty stunning. With last month's technical report detailing the demise of the Spirit of Kansas came footage from security cameras at Andersen Air Force base in Guam.

Channel: Autos Tags: crash B2 bomber pictures

Portable Nuclear Power Shows Promise

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:07:41 EDT

If new portable reactors get the green light this month, nuclear energy could be rolled out in the furthest reaches of the United States.

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At Dawn of Yankee Stadium, Scientists Studied Bionic Babe Ruth

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:06:36 EDT

"The House That Ruth Built" gets its big send-off this week as Major League Baseball celebrates Yankee Stadium one last time at its annual All-Star Game. With an all-new, mega-engineered stadium already under construction for next season, the memories are fading fast but Babe Ruth's swing will live in infamy.

Channel: Science Tags: Bionic Babe Ruth study Yankee Stadium

Safe Vaccines for Children Controversy - How Do Vaccines Prevent Illness and Disease?

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:03:11 EDT

The measles, whooping cough and even polio have returned. Why? Because of a new breed of vaccine deniers who are ignoring campaigns for awareness, and ultimately might live shorter not longer lives.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Health Vaccines prevent illness disease

Home Improvement: Where are they now?

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:00:20 EDT

"Home Improvement" won the hearts of households worldwide when it debuted in September 1991 on ABC. The show featured stand-up comedian Tim Allen as an accident-prone handyman named Tim Taylor who hosted his own home improvement television show.

Channel: Television Tags: TV television Home Improvement where are they now

Iraq Surge Ends, But There Are 15K More Troops than Before Surge

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:54:51 EDT

The military surge into Iraq that began more than 18 months ago has ended. But 150,000 U.S. troops remain, as many as 15,000 more than before the buildup began.

Channel: News Tags: Iraq surge buildup 150000 ended

Michael J. Fox set for role on FX's `Rescue Me'

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:51:28 EDT

Michael J. Fox will return to series TV with a four-episode guest role on FX's "Rescue Me."

Channel: Television Tags: TV Michael J Fox Rescue Me return role

Sex abuse scandal flares as pope prepares for celebrations

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:46:11 EDT

The scandal over child sex abuse by Catholic priests flared again Wednesday as Pope Benedict XVI prepared to take centre stage at the world's biggest Christian festival in Sydney.

Channel: Religion Tags: Religion pope sex scandal flare

Hezbollah hands over coffins in prisoner swap

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:38:24 EDT

Lebanese guerrillas on Wednesday turned over to the Red Cross two black coffins believed to contain the bodies of Israeli soldiers captured two years ago, as a prisoner exchange with Israel got under way.

Channel: News Tags: prisoner swap Lebanese Israel Hezbollah

First Video of Gitmo Interrogation Released

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:03:01 EDT

A videotaped interrogation by Canadian officials of a weeping teenage Guantanamo Bay prisoner was released over the Internet Tuesday, in what is believed to be the first such video from the U.S. facility seen by the public.

Channel: News Tags: Gitmo Interrogation video released

Working with hands helps develop kids' brains

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:02:30 EDT

British children's brain development is being threatened by their failure to work with their hands in school and at home, said a report released on Monday.

Channel: Family Tags: children kids family working hands brain

Hypermiler: A subculture of fuel conscious drivers emerges

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:55:14 EDT

The retired 63-year-old Thornhill, Ont., resident is part a fuel conservation subculture that is gaining momentum across North America as gas prices continue to soar.

Channel: Autos Tags: hypermiler subculture drivers auto cars fuel

Tesla Roadsters now rolling off production line

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:51:41 EDT

The world's hippest eco-chic status symbol--the Tesla Roadster--is finally leaving the factory.

Channel: Autos Tags: auto cars Tesla electric production line

17 Electric Cars You Must Know About : TreeHugger

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:51:17 EDT

Over the past 3 years, we've written about many electric cars here on TreeHugger. We think it's time to look in the rearview mirror, so here's an overview. If you see anything you like, just follow the links to see the original articles.

Channel: Autos Tags: electric cars auto 17 must know about

Rising Gas Prices Could Cure Obesity

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:48:35 EDT

Courtemanche says a $1 increase in the price of gasoline could cut the obesity rate by 10 percent, saving 16,000 lives and $17 billion in health care costs each year.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: gas fuel rise cut obesity health

Poll: Voters split on Iraq-pullout positions

pagey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:42:18 EDT

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds the country split down the middle between those backing Sen. Barack Obama's 16-month timeline for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and those agreeing with Sen. John McCain's position that events, not timetables, should dictate when forces come home.

Channel: Politics Tags: politics poll voters split Iraqi pullout

Cars that drive themselves aren't that far off

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:11:08 EDT

Autos of the future the near future may be able to drive themselves

Channel: Autos Tags: auto cars drive future

Modern Classics Under $50,000

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:06:56 EDT

What do a used Aston Martin DB7, Dodge Viper or Bentley Brooklands have in common? These modern classics are also good examples that will set you back about $50,000 -- or even less.

Channel: Autos Tags: auto cars classics modern

Most Fuel Efficient Automakers

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:03:33 EDT

Domestics and imports battle it out in the fuel economy sweepstakes. The results may surprise you.

Channel: Autos Tags: automakers cars auto fuel efficient

Billionaire College, High School Drop-Outs

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:21 EDT

From Bill Gates to Richard Branson: Some Make It Big Without Degrees

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: Billionaire drop outs college high school degrees

Offshore drilling backed as remedy for oil prices

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:44:23 EDT

Push for U.S. exploration gains traction, but big political hurdles remain

Channel: Money Tags: Offshore oil drilling prices hurdles

'Breakthrough' in malaria fight

pagey — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:38:44 EDT

Australian scientists have identified a potential treatment to combat malaria by pinpointing the process that helps the disease hijack red blood cells.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Malaria health breakthrough fight

Future MLB Hall of Famers

pagey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:06:04 EDT

Baseball today may be tainted by steroid allegations, but it's also filled with players who are among the best ever. Several have a shot at the Baseball Hall of Fame, but 10 will have surefire, first-ballot tickets to Cooperstown.

Channel: Sports Tags: future sports hall of famers MLB baseball

8 Surprising Reasons Your Baby's Crying

pagey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:01:47 EDT

Just because the air is a tad brisk outside doesn't mean your baby needs to be dressed for dogsledding in Siberia.

Channel: Family Tags: baby crying reasons family

The best and worst of Eddie Murphy

pagey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:57:51 EDT

Eddie Murphy's career is a roller coaster ... we look at his ups and downs

Channel: Movies Tags: Eddie Murphy best worse career movies

Man robs station with cheese grater

pagey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:55:55 EDT

An armed robber held up a Hammond gas station and tried holding up a bar Sunday with a unique tool.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Robbery gas station cheese grater armed robbery propeller weird news

Obama's Iraq Withdrawal Plan: Mission Impossible?

pagey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:53:13 EDT

U.S. Commanders in Iraq Warn of Security Dangers, See Logistical Nightmare

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Iraq withdrawal mission impossible