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Vintage cigarette commercials

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As we're in the New Year, and many have likely made the resolution of stopping smoking, we thought it would be amusing to share a collection of vintage TV commercials featuring celebrities promoting cigarettes. You've come a long way, Baby.

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Whole Foods rethinks microwavable stuffed animal toys

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Whole Foods Markets is reconsidering whether to continue selling a line of microwaveable stuffed animals that an educator said could lead children to believe there is nothing wrong with putting their pets in household appliances.

Scott Simons, regional manager of the Texas-based organic foods market, said Wednesday that officials will consult with buyers to determine if the Toasty Tots products should be sold in their stores.

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iPod+hp not ready for prime time

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I finally decided to get hip and get an iPod today. I ended up getting he iPod+hp sold at Radio Shack. Unfortunately, I'd like to say it's a cool, fun device, but I'd never know because it's a freakin' nightmare trying to connect to the PC. A word of warning for Windows users out there: the iPod is not ready for prime time. After viewing the forums on various sites, it seems I'm not the only one who has big problems even getting the damn computer to connect to the iPod without crashing. I'd avoid this toy until Apple and their OEMs make it more reliable and compatible with standard PC configurations.

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Toshiba TV summons search and rescue teams to student's apt.

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A malfunctioning Toshiba television set apparently sent out a 121.5Mhz broadcast, a frequency used for international distress signals, and was picked up by a satellite which prompted a hunt by authorities which ended with search and rescue teams showing up at the residence of a very shocked 20-year old college student. Personally I think this was a cry for help from the TV because the guy was watching "Fear Factor."

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Chimpanzee hacks Diebold voting system

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Blackbox Voting a site dedicated to insuring that new voting technology is secure and reliable, has gone so far as demonstrating that even a monkey can undermine Diebold voting machines. Scary.

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Then pen is mightier than the Kryptonite lock

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Apparently, in smaller circles, it's been known for years that you can crack open an expensive Kryptonite lock with a Bic pen. Apparently the news is out and your bike isn't safe.

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