Seattle fire knocks out service to Bing Travel, other sites
news.cnet.com —A fire at downtown Seattle's Fisher Plaza has interrupted service at some top Web sites, including Microsoft's Bing Travel and Authorize.net.
Gene Simmons says he's heard enough celebrity tributes to Michael Jackson, and wants to hear from the kids who accused the late pop singer of molestation. States reality TV star and KISS front man Simmons, "So while it's sad that (Jackson) had this sad life and I understand, that's horrible - Michael's not the only victim."
news.cnet.com —A fire at downtown Seattle's Fisher Plaza has interrupted service at some top Web sites, including Microsoft's Bing Travel and Authorize.net.
engadget.com —Now, we've never been to this "Hall of Presidents" at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but we're thinking about heading down there today -- not because the newest animatronic addition -- President Barack Obama -- has just been unveiled, but because his likeness is so... unlike him, so incredibly, terrifyingly creepy.
thinkprogress.org —The gist of the rumor is that an Alaska building company called Spenard Building Supplies (SBS) was awarded a contract by Palin to build a hockey arena in Wasilla, AK, and in return, SBS helped construct Palin’s home.
news.bbc.co.uk —Some UK embassy staff detained in Tehran and accused of inciting protests after disputed elections will face trial, a top Iranian cleric says.
news.nationalgeographic.com —Ice crystals drifting from Martian clouds resemble the glittering precipitation called "diamond dust" that falls in Earth's Arctic regions during winter.
itvnews.tv —Australian scientists today unveiled three new dinosaur skeletons, excavated from Queensland---two herbivores and one carnivore which roamed the land about 98 million years ago, one of the most significant discoveries in decades.
kotaku.com —The premise is simple: take Battlefield, then make it absolutely free to play, by stripping some elements out and reserving them for paying customers, while supporting the whole thing via front-end advertising. Such a move is like walking a knife's edge.
retroactive.be —Nintendo released a re-designed, smaller Super Nintendo sometime in the mid-90s. Perfect candidate to chop up.
livescience.com —Cockroaches who eat an unhealthy diet become fat and mature late. Females that ate a poor-quality diet were less willing to mate and less likely to produce offspring. They were also more picky and spent more time considering possible mates.
oregonlive.com —OREGON CITY -- Carl and Raylene Worthington told detectives that they never considered calling a doctor, even as their 15-month-old daughter deteriorated and died. "I don't believe in them," Carl Worthington said of doctors. "I believe in faith healing."
youtube.com —Woodstock 1969. Nice close view of Jimi's hands.Notice that at one moment, he bends the first string all the way up to the sixth...the horror and noiseness o...
fanboy.com —Over the last few hours I’ve been following rumors of a Star Wars live action television series which will be shot in Australia — well I’ve just confirmed from a source who has a friend that works at ILM that this rumor is in fact true!
sportsillustrated.cnn.com —A highly regarded Cuban pitching prospect has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His next stop could be in the major leagues, possibly with the New York Yankees.
independent.co.uk —Federer reaches a 20th Grand Slam final - something no man ever has done - and moves within a victory of his 15th career major title - never been done, either - by beating Tommy Haas.
nytimes.com —Ron Artest, who nearly derailed the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship drive, will apparently be joining them for the next joyride through the playoffs. Multiple news media outlets reported Thursday that Artest had reached an agreement to sign with the Lakers. Artest confirmed the deal in an interview with CBSSports.com and in a text message to ESPN.
google.com —Sheriff's deputies searched Friday for a serial killer blamed for four deaths over the past six days as terrified residents wondered who might be next. Investigators have not figured out how the victims are linked or if they knew the man who shot them. So far, all they have is a sketch of a suspect and a possible getaway vehicle.
recordcourier.com —A man who thought he was the Terminator ran naked through the Stateline casino and startled some kids in the casino's arcade. He was subdued by a taser and jailed on charges of indecent exposure and resisting a peace officer. The arrest report didn't indicate if he was T-800 or a T-1000.
cnn.com —Bored with Pearl, the cursing toddler landlord demanding rent money? Not amused by those cutesy pictures of cats with the baby-speak captions?
youtube.com —The beginning looks quite promising, but I guess he forgot about the mailbox.
youtube.com —Papiroflexia (Spanish for Origami) is the animated tale of Fred, a skilful paper folder who could shape the world with his hands. Click HD.
youtube.com —Short and sweet.
xbox360.ign.com —Hilarious spoof video of MILO from IGN
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