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Gawker Bathroom Anxieties: An Internal Monologue [Too Insidery]

The following thoughts have flickered through my mind in rapid succession at least once a week for as long as I have worked on the fourth floor of Gawker Media's offices. More »

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When Astrophysics and Design Collide, the Cosmic Quilt Is All That Remains [Video]

Likely taking its inspiration from the metaphor that space-time is a gently undulating fabric, the Cosmic Quilt was on display in New York last week, slowly rippling as users passed under its glow. More »

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Tigers avoid sweep with win in Boston

(Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers avoided a four game sweep with a 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Thursday.

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Build Your Summer Manifesto [Video]

The warm weather months offer a unique opportunity to get some special things done, whether it's spending some time outside, firing up the grill, taking the kids out to play, or taking a trip to the beach. Sure, it'd be easy to just sit in the air conditioning and play video games when you're not working, life—like summer—is all too short. What would you like to accomplish before the weather turns cold? More »

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Wisconsin recall tests conservative's ground game

OCONOMOWOC, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Robin Milaeger whoops for joy and punches her fist in the air when the man at her door asks if she wants a yard sign supporting Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, who faces a contentious recall election on June 5.

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Illinois lawmakers put off vote on pension reforms

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - Divided Illinois lawmakers on Thursday put off a vote on proposed changes to its vastly underfunded public employee pension system, risking further credit rating downgrades of the state.

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Here Come a Crap Ton of Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks [Ultrabooks]

After many delays Intel's Ivy Bridge processors were finally unleashed on the world last month. Now here comes the notebook version. Next week we'll get a look at the first wave of Ivy Bridge ultrabooks, courtesy of Intel. More »

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Tomato genomes sequenced: Both domesticated type and wild ancestor

The tomato genome sequence -- both the domesticated type and its wild ancestor, Solanum pimpinellifolium -- has been sequenced for the first time by a large international team of scientists. The sequences provide the most detailed look yet at the tomato genome, revealing the order, orientation, types and relative positions of its 35,000 genes. The sequences will help researchers uncover the relationships between tomato genes and traits and broaden their understanding of how genetics and environmental factors interact to determine a field crop's health and viability.

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A trained palate: Understanding complexities of taste, smell could lead to improved diet

Researchers have made some fundamental discoveries about how people taste, smell and detect flavor, and why they love some foods much more than others. The findings could lead to the Holy Grail of nutrition -- helping people learn to really like vegetables.

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NotiQuiet Disables Notifications When Selected Apps Are in Use [Jailbreak]

iOS (Jailbreak): When you're in the middle of doing something important on your iPhone or iPad there's nothing worse than getting a notification that takes you out of the moment. Worse still is when you get a notification right in your ear when you're on a phone call. NotiQuiet is a small tweak that lets you silence notifications based on which app you have open. More »

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