Showing posts with label cia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cia. Show all posts

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Daily Links






  • Stem cell research took another major step forward Thursday when scientists announced they had cured sickle cell anemia in mice using stem cells derived from adult skin. Source (Yahoo News)
  • There are many useful uses for beer besides drinking it and having fun. Source (GoMestic)
  • For years scientists have wrestled with a puzzling fact: The universe appears to be remarkably suited for life. Its physical properties are finely tuned to permit our existence. Source (Space.com)
  • The CIA destroyed videotapes in 2005 showing the use of harsh interrogation methods on two terrorism suspects because the agency feared the tapes could be leaked to the public and reveal the identities of the questioners, the CIA director told employees today. Source (Washington Post)
  • Thinking of switching to a Mac? Here's why you might. Source (USA Today)
  • Father posts Guitar Hero 3 on eBay after finding his son getting high on the porch. Auctioning ex-christmas present off, posts story in description. Source (eBay)

Finally, here's the new trailer for the 2nd Chronicals of Narnia movie entitled "Prince Caspian"



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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Daily Links



  • The discovery of the 390-million-year-old specimen in a German quarry suggests prehistoric spiders, insects and crabs were much larger than previously thought. Source (EiTB)
  • Interview with Hayden Panettiere. Source (GQ)
  • NBC is auctioning off Claire's cheerleader outfit from the first season of Heroes. Awesome. Source (NBC)
  • 10 Survival Tips for Black Friday. Source (MSNBC)
  • Former President Ford's book states CIA covered up JFK assassination. Source (Raw Story)
  • We knew it was just a matter of time before something like this happened, particularly with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed headed to the Wii next Spring, but it's good to see a light saber attachment come early. Source (Engadget)
  • The lawsuit against the author writing a spin-off story taking place after the last Harry Potter book is a hoax. This fan-fic, as long as it's not being published for profit, is not a target for an infringement suit confirms author and Rowling's agency. Source (Leaky Cauldron)
  • Top 5 Tracy Morgan YouTube Clip. Source (Hoovaloo)
  • Angela Kinsey, Angela from The Office, is preggers. Source (US Magazine)
  • Hillary Duff looking extremely fine on stage. Source (Sexiest Celebrities)

Finally here's a video treat. The Igil, a single thread instrument that creates some awesome sounding music. Source (Fun House)



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