China disabling US satellites with laser beams

China with secret laser beams sounds like a story out of some cheap sci-fi novel. But this one is true, China is using laser beams directed at US satellites which "blinds" the sensitive surveillance devices. While it doesn't destroy the satellites, it does render them useless while over Chinese territory. Guess they're tired of big brother too - Full Story

Mark Cuban finds a way to hit the limelight outside of basketball season by claiming, that only a "moron" would buy YouTube. Well Mark, what do you have to say about the company that bought your useless piece of software years ago (for WAY too much), putting you on the map? Full Story

Mars Rover exceeds it's original mission and finds a huge crater - a "geologist's dream come true." A hole this size could apparently tell us about environmental conditions on Mars long ago. And how does this help human life on Earth? A lot of money for a science experiment - Full Story

Speaking of space, you can join Richard Branson for a suborbital flight in just twelve months. Cost - $200,000 - and you even get your own space suite. I'll say, for a 2 1/2 hour flight, that must be quite the suite. Full Story

US imposes sanctions on Thailand in an effort to encourage a precipitated move towards democracy - although the US still continues its humanitarian aid. Full Story

A few too many people confusing "Air Marshall" for "Marshall Law on airplanes." A group of Germans force a "terrorist looking" individual off the plane. Luckily, the pilot was able to diffuse the situation - Full Story

Google Talk is open for anyone, not just Gmail users. This is excellent news, and as someone who uses Google Talk on a regular basis and has done a few comparisons, it's the best free VOIP out there - crystal clear Full Story

Man, everyone wants a piece of YouTube

Two stories today about the latest challengers to YouTube. But I'm not one to predict the demise of YouTube. Why? Because they were first to market, first in people's minds, and they've got such a big headstart. It's like MapQuest, they still dominate the "driving directions" market despite Yahoo & Google maps. So if you'd like to read more about the latest challengers - Microsoft - Full Story or Yahoo & Current TV - Full Story

Bloodless coup in Thailand, ousted prime minister heads for the UK - Full Story

As if we didn't know, Chavez takes advantage of another opportunity to tell the world that he's FOR anyone that's AGAINST the USA. Here seen siding with Iran - Full Story

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Not a bad search strategy for AOL Enhanced by Google - Full Story

Man, California has it all - even E Coli - the outbreak has been tentatively linked back to the Golden State. Message of the week is to avoid spinach. I'm sure a lot of people are groaning over this one. . . . Full Story

One of the best Dodgers games in history, & an excellent article to tell the story - Full Story

I don't want it for free, make me pay for it! Consumer's approach to protecting their computers. It's all out there for free, yet those packaging & selling it for $50 are still making a killing - Full Story

Howo good are you at calling out a photo shopped image? Take the test

Lastly, what do you do when a panda bites you? Bite him back! Ok pal, have yet another beer - Full Story