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AMD’s Quad FX Platform  

So we know AMD was launching the Quad FX platform this week (that officially happened in America today), but we were a little hard up for info on what that actually entailed. Well, here’s what’s what: the obviously enthusiast platform aims to please by eschewing AMD’s own lower performing (yet wholly owned) ATI products for NVIDIA and its nForce 680a-based chipsets (yes, we know), and will feature quad and octo-core support (yep).
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Posted at 30 Nov 06 in Computer

385 horsepower Beetles  

JRD BeetlesJRD Tuning is planning an impressive set of upgrades for the Volkswagen Beetle that will push it to either 250 or 385 horsepower. The latter configuration is made possible by the HPA R32 3.2 liter V6 with twin turbochargers. The chassis, brakes, wheels, and tires are also upgraded for more spirited driving. Options include a glass roof section and a folding spoiler.
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Posted at 20 Nov 06 in Auto

Miss Britain 2006  

In case you guys didn’t know, Danielle Lloyd holds the title of Miss Britain 2006. She IS hot, but I’ll tell you what she ISN’T Smart.

When asked “Who was Winston Churchill - a rapper, US President, the PM or King?”, Lloyd answered “Wasn’t he the first black president of America? There’s a statue of him near me - that’s black.”
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Posted at 12 Nov 06 in Celebrities

High-Rise Syndrome  

As most people know, when a cat is able to see, it will usually land on its feet. It’s a neat knack they’ve had to evolve over eons of climbing trees to cache their kills, evade predators, and look down on the world from a high bough. Although the cat’s claws are evolved in an arched shape that is better suited to climbing than for use as weapons, they are still the tools of agile and capable hunters.
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Posted at 12 Nov 06 in Uncategorized

Diamond Bra  

Hearts On Fire has created The 2006 Victoria’s Secret Hearts On Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra exclusively for Victoria’s Secret. The balconet style bra weighs 800 carats and is adorned with more than two thousand diamonds. Hearts On Fire diamonds are expertly cut to sparkle, consistently obtaining perfect proportions, polish and symmetry.
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Posted at 11 Nov 06 in Celebrities

Cancer Art  

Consuelo Ardila Orjuela from Bogota, Colombia won third place for her artwork titled “Why Me?” Consuelo was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 21 years ago.
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Posted at 11 Nov 06 in Culture

Fiat Jolly Panda  

The Mini Mokes was perhaps the most loved sun buggy of the 60’s, 70’s and even the 80’s. What sealed its success was the simple lack of doors. The convenience of jumping in and out of a car without opening doors and then the added bonus of driving around topless made it very appealing.
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Posted at 8 Nov 06 in Auto

Heidi Klum at Halloween Party 2006  

Heidi Klum and her husband, Seal have got anybody else beat by a mile. This gruesome twosome takes the cake for the most hideous costume in the history of hideous costumes.

It’s really fantastic to see celebs actually dress in scary costumes once in a while.
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Posted at 1 Nov 06 in Celebrities