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Saturday, May 24, 2008
HD Wallpapers - Free High Quality Definition Wallpapers
HD Wallpapers - Free High Quality Definition Wallpapers: "Free High Quality Definition Desktop Background Wallpapers!
Over 9000 High Definition Wallpapers! Selectable Resolutions and Wide screen!
HD Formats and Resolutions up to 2560x1600!"
The Truth about the “8 Daily Glasses of Water”
The Truth about the “8 Daily Glasses of Water”
"So is drinking an 8-ounce glass of water eight times a day help flushing toxins out of your body.
Two men said “No”.
Two kidney specialists at the University of Pennsylvania, Drs. Dan Negoianu and Stanley Goldfarb, did a research on human water consumption behaviour and found this amazing truth."
Photographer's moment of madness
Pictured: Photographer's moment of madness as he leaps across 8ft gap in the Grand Canyon
"This is the heart-stopping moment a daring photographer leapt between two rocky outcrops over the Grand Canyon - with drop of nearly a mile beneath him.
A crowd of onlookers gasped in horror as the man - who was wearing flimsy flip-flops - risked his life to capture a stunning shot of the Arizona sunset."
7 Things You Should Know About The Indy 500
7 Things You Should Know About The Indy 500: "Whether this year’s 92nd running of the Indy 500 is your first time watching the race or a beloved annual tradition, the great spectacle may have a few confusing moments. We’ve tried to answer some of the inevitable questions for you."
Friday, May 23, 2008
The 19 Things We've Learned From Indiana Jones
The 19 Things We've Learned From Indiana Jones - Movie News Story | MTV Movie News: "He's the world's most pre-eminent archaeologist, but for millions of fans worldwide, Indiana Jones isn't just a professor at Marshall College, he's our teacher as well. In the 19 years since 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' hit theaters, we've had a lot of time to absorb his lessons.
So in honor of the release of his latest adventure, 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,' we present the 19 most important things we've learned from watching Indiana Jones."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Science fiction's goofiest gadgets and technology
Science fiction's goofiest gadgets and technology - Network World:
"From screen-house tanks to Super Soaker-style phaser rifles to mysteriously menacing bubble machines, science fiction movies and television shows have given us a wide assortment of silly technology that even the swarthiest Jawa would be embarrassed to use."
History of Pink Floyd's Inflatable Pig
A Pig's Tale: Roger Waters Traces the History of Rock's Most Famous Prop : Rolling Stone:
"In Issue 1053, Rolling Stone tracks the story of perhaps the most famous prop in the history of rock & roll: Pink Floyd's inflatable pig."
8 Types Of Annoying People You’ll Find Inside Starbucks
8 Types Of Annoying People You’ll Find Inside Starbucks: "Here are 8 types of people you’ll find inside a Starbucks that are guaranteed to annoy the *&^% out of you."
Microsoft Explains "Gaywood" Ban
XBL Ban: Microsoft Explains "Gaywood" Ban: "Late last night, we learned the story of Richard Gaywood, the not-so-happy Xbox Live user whose gamertag was banned. Since 'RichardGaywood' was both the user's gamertag as well as his legal, honest-to-goodness given name, Kotaku contacted Microsoft to learn the reason behind the ban."
Daily Pulse: What You Are Searching For Now?
Daily Pulse: What You Are Searching For Now? | MainStreet:
"Every day Main Street PULSE gathers the top items being searched via Google’s Top Hot Trends (GOOG), Yahoo Buzz (YHOO), and Ask.com’s (IACI) top advancing searches."
Typo Hunt Across America
Typo Hunt Across America: "The Typo Eradication Advancement League (TEAL) hits the road."
This March through May, we, sworn members of TEAL, will be taking a road trip around the country to stamp out as many typos as we can find, in public signage and other venues where innocent eyes may be befouled by vile stains on the delicate fabric of our language.
The Science of Ball to Crotch
The Science of Ball to Crotch:
"The poor fellow you are about to see signed up for a pretty disturbing televised science experiment. The sports science show wanted to test the reaction a male individual would have when receiving a blow to the groin. Gentlemen, be ready to cross your legs. This is serious psychological torture."
20 Wii Games Nintendo NEEDS to Make
20 Wii Games Nintendo NEEDS to Make
"It's been said that Nintendo has already exhausted their franchises on the Wii and don't really have a lot up their sleeve for the next year or so since Brawl, Mario Kart Wii and other favorites have already made an appearance on the console, but we beg to differ. Join the Slobs as we dish out 20 games we want to see come to the Wii!"
10 Green Myths
10 Green Myths:
"Depending on where you fall on the human-caused global warming debate, there are still reasons for using the eco-friendly tips below. Greening can save money, prevent overflowing trash cans (that means less trash to take out), and create tastier, healthier food. Whether you’re a conservative who likes the idea of avoiding your grandfather’s mistakes or a Democrat who’s feeling guilty, there are plenty of ways that the green trend can actually make life better."
"Depending on where you fall on the human-caused global warming debate, there are still reasons for using the eco-friendly tips below. Greening can save money, prevent overflowing trash cans (that means less trash to take out), and create tastier, healthier food. Whether you’re a conservative who likes the idea of avoiding your grandfather’s mistakes or a Democrat who’s feeling guilty, there are plenty of ways that the green trend can actually make life better."
9 Crazy Cross Eye 3D Photography Images and How to Make Them
9 Crazy Cross Eye 3D Photography Images and How to Make Them:
"If you haven’t experimented with 3D photography yet, now’s the time.
Anyone with a camera can take 3D photos, and with a bit of practice, most people can learn to see the 3D effect on their monitors without special glasses. I’ve collected here a few examples of some of the cool stuff that photographers are doing with 3D photography today."
10 Steps to Smarter Food Shopping
10 Steps to Smarter Food Shopping
"You came, you saw, you shopped. But then you got home from the supermarket and started unloading fatty snack items and deli meats. What went wrong? You fell back into the habit of shopping like an average American rather than a person with a dietary purpose. In an enticing palace of eating designed to lead you astray, here's how to stay on track."
"You came, you saw, you shopped. But then you got home from the supermarket and started unloading fatty snack items and deli meats. What went wrong? You fell back into the habit of shopping like an average American rather than a person with a dietary purpose. In an enticing palace of eating designed to lead you astray, here's how to stay on track."
20 Common Cooking Ingredients that Act Like Medicines
20 Common Cooking Ingredients that Act Like Medicines: "While you probably already use these herbs in your home, you may not realize that they can do much more than just making your meals tasty and interesting. Here are five common herbs that do double duty as effective herbal treatments."
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
American to charge for 1st checked bag
American to charge for 1st checked bag,Delta balks: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance:
"American Airlines will start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off workers as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.
But rival Delta doesn't plan to match American's fee for the first checked bag, a spokesmwoman said.
American, the nation's largest carrier, said Wednesday the fee for the first checked bag starts June 15 and that it would raise other fees for services ranging from reservation help to oversized bags. The other fees will mostly range from $5 to $50 per service, the airline said."
Amazing, Exotic and Remote Luxury Retreats
Amazing, Exotic and Remote Luxury Retreats
"Feeling a little cramped in your thousand square foot Manhattan apartment? Got a few extra million to blow? If so, you too can join the elite of the elite and buy your very own private island."
10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts
10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts:
"Twenty-seven years after we saw the first installment of the Indiana Jones series, the fourth movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens nationwide tomorrow. In honor of the occasion, we’ll take a look at all the movies and tell you some stories you may not know about the Indy franchise."
Restaurant Owner Threatens Girls Life For Bad Review
Restaurateur Tries To Censor Yelp Review
"He threatened to harm her and file a lawsuit if she did not immediately remove her review. She removed her initial review and replaced it with the following:"
"He threatened to harm her and file a lawsuit if she did not immediately remove her review. She removed her initial review and replaced it with the following:"
Future Of Flight? Solar-Powered Plane
Future Of Flight? Solar-Powered Plane
"A Swiss adventurer is planning fly round the world in a solar-powered plane. The Solar Impulse project has been a dream four years in the making - now, it's becoming a reality."
"A Swiss adventurer is planning fly round the world in a solar-powered plane. The Solar Impulse project has been a dream four years in the making - now, it's becoming a reality."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Men's Magazines Get Serious About Food
Men's Magazines Get Serious About Food | Serious Eats : Required Eating: "The Kitchn recently praised men's magazines for getting more serious about food, from articles by Mark Bittman in Men's Health to Esquire's recipe for spaghetti and lobster. But, as The Kitchn points out, 'these are still men's magazines,' which means they have their own special angle on food writing."
Busted! 100 Celebrities Arrested For Drug Possession
There’s a common belief that drug laws mostly target the less wealthy, and while that’s probably true as a whole there are still plenty of rich and famous people who’ve run afoul of the law for simple possession. We’ve compiled 100 of the most famous celebrity drug busts of all time. Some you will have heard of, but many will surprise and shock you. On to the list:
Busted! 100 Celebrities Arrested For Drug Possession
Busted! 100 Celebrities Arrested For Drug Possession
Conceptis logic puzzles
Conceptis logic puzzles :: the art of logic:
"Solve puzzles and reveal hidden pictures. Try out these whimsical challenges and see how logic transforms into art."
How To Open a Beer Without an Opener
How To Open a Beer Without an Opener | How To Do Things.com:
"The following list has several simple and inventive ways to use everyday objects to crack off that bottle cap without breaking glass or ruining the dental work your parents paid dearly for. Most all of these items utilize a solid edge to work against the bottle’s cap and are closer at hand than you might even realize…"
Why Zappos Pays New Employees to Quit
Why Zappos Pays New Employees to Quit—And You Should Too - Harvard Business Online's Bill Taylor:
Zappos sells shoes—lots of them—over the Internet. After a week or so of employ with the ccompany, it’s time for what Zappos calls “The Offer.” “If you quit today, we will pay you for the amount of time you’ve worked, plus we will offer you a $1,000 bonus.” Zappos actually bribes its new employees to quit! Why?
Zappos sells shoes—lots of them—over the Internet. After a week or so of employ with the ccompany, it’s time for what Zappos calls “The Offer.” “If you quit today, we will pay you for the amount of time you’ve worked, plus we will offer you a $1,000 bonus.” Zappos actually bribes its new employees to quit! Why?
5 Tips for E-mailing Busy People
5 Tips for E-mailing Busy People
"Even after outsourcing my e-mail to a virtual assistant, there are still a few messages that come over the transom.
Since the success of the book, I’ve been able to see some of the worst e-mail pitches out there. Here is an example of how to do it properly, with 5 tips and good template phrases bolded:"
25 Strangest Collections on the Web
Neatorama � 25 Strangest Collections on the Web:
"Some people collect stamps, others collect comic books. The people on this list, however, collect things that are far, far stranger. Behold, Neatorama's guide to the 25 Strangest Collections on the Web:"
10 Cool Websites We Recommend
10 Cool Websites We Recommend:
"Here is a list of 10 Cool Websites We Recommend. We know you probably have heard of some of them, but if you’ve heard of all 10 of these cool websites, then consider yourself an internet fiend (like us of course). These are in no particular order, but we are recommending them because they are entertaining, interesting or just cool websites you should know about."
Monday, May 19, 2008
Starfish rule huge undersea mountain chain
Starfish rule huge undersea mountain chain - CNN.com: "Marine scientists surveying a large undersea mountain chain were amazed to find millions of tiny starfish swirling their arms to capture food in the undersea current.
The starfish live on an undersea mountain chain, swirling their arms to capture food.
An expedition by 19 scientists studied the geology and biology of eight Macquarie Ridge sea mounts. They are part of a string of underwater volcanoes -- dormant for millions of years -- that stretches 1,400 kilometers (875 miles) from south of New Zealand toward Antarctica."
"Stephen Colbert: the second most powerful idiot in America
"Stephen Colbert: the second most powerful idiot in America
His attacks on greens, pinkos and people who want to destroy Christmas have won him friends across the States - and enemies in the White House. Meet Stephen Colbert, host of a satirical news show that tells it like it is - sort of."
99 Extraordinary, Creative and Unusual Uses for Ordinary and Everyday Objects
99 Extraordinary, Creative and Unusual Uses for Ordinary and Everyday Objects
"Imagine all of the silly old stuff you have sitting around the house that is simply going to waste and hasn’t been used in years. Think it’s all junk? Perhaps not. Here are ninety-nine creative ways you can use things you thought had only one purpose, from beer and soda to rulers, stamps, sugar, toothpaste, old CDs and even your iPod."
Before They Were Bloggers
Before They Were Bloggers | MainStreet:
"MainStreet asked our favorite bloggers one question, 'What was your first job?' Here are the results:"
New WiiWare Game: Major League Eating
"Videogame publisher Mastiff on Friday revealed that it is developing an exclusive new WiiWare title called Major League Eating: The Game. The effort will debut with the launch of Nintendo's WiiWare service on May 12, but the company has not yet set a Wii Point value.
According to Mastiff, the project will make extensive use of the Wii remote to 'simulate the fast and furious action of a professional eating contest.'"
Wii Gets Fitness - Forbes.com
Wii Gets Fitness - Forbes.com:
"Like a late-night infomercial, Wii Fit sells itself as an all-in-one home fitness solution that will get the whole family exercising on a regular basis, no matter how lazy. With a menu of yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance games, it's hard to argue with the concept. But as with any convenient, time-saving device, the question is: Does it actually work?
After 11 days trying it, I'd answer that question with a qualified yes."
"Like a late-night infomercial, Wii Fit sells itself as an all-in-one home fitness solution that will get the whole family exercising on a regular basis, no matter how lazy. With a menu of yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance games, it's hard to argue with the concept. But as with any convenient, time-saving device, the question is: Does it actually work?
After 11 days trying it, I'd answer that question with a qualified yes."
brand tags
brand tags:
"See what people think a brand is. If you'd rather, you can try guessing the brand from what people have tagged it or see what tags are most popular from different referring sites."
"See what people think a brand is. If you'd rather, you can try guessing the brand from what people have tagged it or see what tags are most popular from different referring sites."
Tennis betting panel to review 45 matches
Tennis betting panel to review 45 matches
The International Tennis Federation, the ATP, the WTA Tour and the four Grand Slams published the findings of the panel in a 66-page report.
The review said that 'professional tennis is neither systematically nor institutionally corrupt.'
The review said it had examined 73 matches over the past five years, and 45 remain under suspicion 'from a betting perspective.' It didn't say which matches were still under suspicion."
: "An independent panel concluded Monday that 45 professional tennis matches from the past five years require further review because of suspicious betting patterns.
The International Tennis Federation, the ATP, the WTA Tour and the four Grand Slams published the findings of the panel in a 66-page report.
The review said that 'professional tennis is neither systematically nor institutionally corrupt.'
The review said it had examined 73 matches over the past five years, and 45 remain under suspicion 'from a betting perspective.' It didn't say which matches were still under suspicion."
8 Child Prodigies So Amazing They'll Ruin Your Day
8 Child Prodigies So Amazing They'll Ruin Your Day | Cracked.com:
"Ah, childhood. It's a magical time when you're still allowed to be a non-productive drain on society and not feel guilty about it. But while most of us spent our childhoods staring at cartoons over bowls of sugary breakfast cereal, some kids were more focused on things like composing symphonies, performing surgery or getting nominated for the Nobel Prize.
Here are some child prodigies who, to put it mildly, make us look like worthless turds."
Real Crystal Skulls
World Mysteries - Crystal Skulls:
"These skulls, found near the ancient ruins of Mayan and Aztec civilizations (with some evidence linking the skulls with past civilization in Peru) are a mystery as profound as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Nazca Lines of Peru, or Stonehenge. Some of the skulls are believed to be between 5,000 and 36,000 years old."
The 10 smartest animals
"We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. We're self-aware, and we’re also conscious of the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and practice the art of deception. We're creative. We think abstractly. We have language and use it to express complex ideas. All of these are arguably signs of intelligence. Scientists may not agree on the best and fullest definition of intelligence – but they generally agree that humans are highly intelligent."
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Bears hunt video game stocks
Bears hunt video game stocks
"Apparently, 68% growth just isn't good enough, so investors sold shares of the video game software makers Friday.
Research firm NPD triggered Friday's sell-off with a report that said the U.S. video game sector grew 47% in April, compared with the same month last year, to $1.23 billion, with software up 68% and hardware up 26%.
The data sent shares of Electronic Arts down 3.8%, Activision down 1.6%, Take-Two Interactive Software down 1% and Midway down 1.4%. THQ bucked the trend, with its shares rising 1%. The overall market finished little changed."
How Vegas became a city like no other
How Vegas became a city like no other - Las Vegas Sun:
"Mix mobsters, visionaries and stars with desert, add decades"
50 Amazingly Helpful Time-Tested Tips for the Kitchen
50 Amazingly Helpful Time-Tested Tips for the Kitchen
"You know all of those helpful kitchen-related suggestions that old-timers are so willing to share with the younger generations? These little tips and tricks might be called “kitchen hacks” these days, but they’re still the same good old nuggets of wisdom that they always were. As with any old wives’ tale, hack, or tip, your mileage may vary. Some of these gems have been around for several lifetimes - and according to most grandmas, they really work."
The Conduit, a first-person shooter for the Wii
Independent developer High Voltage Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for The Conduit, a first-person shooter for the Wii with an impressive game engine behind it.
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