December 2009
How to 'Flip' a Bad Day
Ask yourself: How much does this really matter? If somethings bumming you out, think about what itll mean tomorrow, or a month from now. You may see that whats happening doesnt have as big an impact on your life as you think….. Source: http://living.health.com/2009/09/19/do-it-better-flip-a-bad-day/
Sting in the tail for 'Best Job in the World'...
The winner of Tourism Queensland’s ‘Best Job in the World’ - Hamilton Island caretaker Ben Southall - has been stung by a potentially deadly irukandji jellyfish. Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/sting-in-the-tail-of-best-job/story-e6frezhr-1225814593019
So Ugly They're Beautiful: 20 Cool Frankencars
If two cars are better than one, then one car made of two or more cars has to be even better, right? With the help of our own Dr. Frankenstiens we’ve collected 20 extreme examples of weird-yet-cool frankencars. Source: http://jalopnik.com/5437194/so-ugly-theyre-beautiful-20-cool-frankencars
8 Ways Your Dog Can Help You Quit Smoking
Want to stop smoking for the New Year? You know the pitch. Youve tried the patch. Time to send in the pooch. Source: http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/12/30/8-ways-your-dog-can-help-you-quit-smoking/
Japan to Make Sake Bottles Out of Squid
Stuffing squid skin - or if you want to get specific, cuttlefish skin - with rice or grains then leaving them in the sun to dry is all the manufacturing needed to create these vessels. Considering squid is still plentiful in the oceans, the source for the material is somewhat sustainable as well. Plus, the bottles are recyclable. Or rather…they’r Source:...
Why So Many Terrorists Get Their Start as...
Of all the biographical details that have emerged about the Nigerian man who allegedly tried to blow up a Northwest Airlines jet on Christmas, perhaps the least surprising — at least to those who study these things — is what he studied in college. Source: http://www.sphere.com/world/article/why-so-many-terrorists-get-their-start-as-engineers/19296112
Why So Many Terrorists Get Their Start as...
Of all the biographical details that have emerged about the Nigerian man who allegedly tried to blow up a Northwest Airlines jet on Christmas, perhaps the least surprising — at least to those who study these things — is what he studied in college. Source: http://www.sphere.com/world/article/why-so-many-terrorists-get-their-start-as-engineers/19296112
The Top 10 Medical Advances of the Decade
ABC News, in collaboration with MedPage Today, reached out to more More than 125 experts in various fields and specialties responded. Their suggestions were then sent to the American Association for the History of Medicine, which narrowed the pool down to an authoritative list of 10 medical advances this decade that have had the most impact. Source:...
Safe Drinking Water Act - Protecting America's...
Safe Drinking Water Act - Protecting America’s Public Health Source: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/safe-water/safe-water.jpg
Kabul 40 years ago vs. Kabul today.
Kabul 40 years ago vs. Kabul today. Source: http://ic2.pbase.com/o6/54/14154/1/83230527.Hehstghw.PaghmanBeforeAfter.jpg
Snowy scenes (PICS)
Last Monday was December 21st - the Winter Solstice, or the shortest day of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere). Collected here are a handful of recent photographs of these snowy days for those of us in the north. Source: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/12/snowy_scenes.html
Waste Of Beer: Christmas Tree Made From 1,000 Full...
It’s not as dangerous as a Tesla Coil tree, but imagine 1,000 full Heineken beer bottles raining down on your head. I hope the creators of this giant sculpture in Shanghai, China, used superglue Source: http://gizmodo.com/5431993/waste-of-beer-christmas-tree-made-from-1000-full-heineken-bottles
Janitor art in a 4th Grade Classroom
My friend, a custodian, drew this on the chalkboard in a 4th grade classroom one evening. All the kids then knew who the coolest janitor ever was. Source: http://imgur.com/MpYEJ.jpg
5 Most Overrated Health-Food Trends [PICS]
Despite the flashy marketing claims and convincing Internet buzz, many of these products deliver far less than they promise. Either the science behind them is weak, nutritionists warn, or their steep price tag is simply not worth what you get in return. Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-overrated-food-trends-pg,0,6975867.photogallery
Top 10 Festivus Foods for your Festivus Party
Holiday season 2009 is set to be a record breaking year for American households celebrating Festivus. That being said, though most Festivus celebrants are familiar with the Airing Of Grievances and The Feats Of Strength, most are unaware of the proscribed food traditions of Festivus. Source: http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2009/12/happy_festivus_top_10_festivus.php
Last Minute Christmas Gifts That Will Get You Laid...
When asked what types of Christmas gifts would merit extra special Christmas sex, women responded with a number of different answers. Some might be surprising: Source: http://www.limelife.com/specials/What-Women-Really-Want-For-Christmas.html
What Should I Eat: Candy Edition (Flowchart)
Follow this handy flowchart to sweet bliss. Source: http://eatingtheroad.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/what-should-i-eat-candy-edition-flowchart/
There's An App For That: 20 Apps Your Car Will...
Within the next couple years your car will come equipped with an "application store" where you’ll download apps to tweet your car’s performance, check your emissions and order a hamburger. Below, the first 20 apps you’ll download to your car. Source: http://jalopnik.com/5432263/theres-an-app-for-that-the-first-20-apps-your-car-will-download
Sugar in raisin cereals increases acidity of...
Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than bran flakes alone, according to new research. Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091218133311.htm
Can we really go back later & improve the Health...
We heard the same kinds of sentiments about No Child Left Behind when it passed in 2001. Backers on both sides of the aisle had problems with it, but both sides celebrated it as a major step forward — and promised to make it better in the future. Bill Clinton put it last year, "a train wreck" Source:...
8 people given sight back by pioneering stem cell...
Pioneering stem cell treatment by British scientists has restored the eyesight of people threatened with permanent blindness. Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1237721/Revolutionary-surgery-restores-mans-sight-15-years-ammonia-attack.html
10 Alternatives to Wrapping Paper
If it can’t be wrapped in a salt crust, I don’t want it! Source: http://www.heartlessdoll.com/2009/12/top_10_alternatives_to_wrapping_paper.php
7 Ways To Piss Your Neighbours Off This Christmas
Weve all seen them. Every town has at least one but very few of us actually have to live next to them. Thats right, Im talking about those dicks that find it necessary to spend three months setting up Christmas lights to honor the changing of the seasons, a fat man in a velour suit, or any number of Gods said to be born on December the 25th. Source:...
How to Clean Your LCD or Plasma TV
Looks so much better without the film of cat hair and smudges Source: http://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/how-to-clean-your-lcd-or-plasma-tv/
2009: The Year Of The Snuggie?
In the last 12 months, the blanket with arms has inspired pub crawls, an Oprah segment, a show at New York fashion week, and more YouTube spoofs than, dare we say, the Slap Chop? Source: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2009/12/2009_year_of_th.php
4 New Images By Street Artist Banksy Appear In...
Four new images by the elusive street artist Banksy have surfaced over the weekend, with one seemingly attacking global warming sceptics Source: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Four-New-Images-By-Street-Artist-Banksy-Appear-In-London-One-Attacking-Global-Warming-Sceptics/Article/200912315505800
Heavy Drinking?
First the floor behind the bar collapses, then the whole bar falls through. No further info on the clip. except apparently this was not due to an erthquake. The clip is shaky because it’s a cell phone video of a CCTV-recording. Source: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bc1_1261015563
OMG! 2 MN-E TNS TXTG WHYL DRVG
Half of U.S. teens with cell phones admit talking on them while driving and a third say they’ve written text messages while they were at the wheel, according to a new report. The study contained some troubling comments from the teenagers surveyed… Source: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2009-11-17/news/0911160205_1_texting-cell-phone-driving
Mo. politician proposes that Dec. 25 be called...
His measure would simply require schools and any other institution that accepts state funds to refer to traditional holidays by their traditional name, he says. Source: http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/12/bill_would_recognize_december_25th_as_christmas.php
Hotel Valet Caught Abusing Guests Cars
The video is being called appalling and unreal. It shows a valet at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown St. Louis doing donuts, peeling out, burning out, revving engines and spinning tires in expensive cars, without the owners ever knowing it. Someone calling himself "valet underground" posted dozens of videos on YouTube, showing fancy cars being driven… Source:...
25 Amazing 3-D Sidewalk Drawings
25 Amazing 3-D Sidewalk Drawings Source: http://www.holytaco.com/25-amazing-3-d-sidewalk-drawings
The 15 Best Time Travel Stories Of All Time
Even though the concept has been used frequently (and often badly) there are still interesting ways to play with the idea. Here are 15 of the finest time travel stories ever put on paper. Source: http://www.popcrunch.com/the-15-best-time-travel-stories-of-all-time/
The 100 Best Videos Of 2009... In 135 Seconds
From a dog crying during a soldier’s homecoming (#16) to a 9 year old’s amazing hockey goal (#92) to keyboard cat (#100), catch the 100 top viral videos of 2009 from sports to politics in just over 2 minutes. Source: http://uga.fandome.com/video/116892/The-100-Best-Videos-Of-2009-In-135-Seconds/?q=k
"I'll have a bowl now - and a bowl to go please."...
"I’ll have a bowl now - and a bowl to go please." (Pic) Source: http://i.imgur.com/r8Tqw.jpg
Fifty needles found in Brazil boy
A Brazilian toddler has up to 50 sewing needles inside him, which doctors suspect were deliberately inserted. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8416667.stm
Ten Things You Didnt Know You Could Live In
Normally, people are simple creatures to predict. Find the path of least resistance and they are most likely to take it. As it would appear, however, that is not the case when it comes to building domiciles. Source: http://www.forkparty.com/ten-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-live-in/
The best office gift ever! [Pic]
The best office gift ever! [Pic] Source: http://i.imgur.com/LEi74.jpg
World's Largest Tower Flyby
Incredible footage of a plane flying by the Burj Dubai tower. This tower is the largest building ever constructed at 2684 feet and nearly 1000 feet taller than the Sears Tower. Source: http://www.break.com/index/worlds-largest-tower-flyby.html
Russian Space Program Provides Breakthrough...
A more lightweight way to carry hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles emerges from the Russian space program. Source: http://green.autoblog.com/2009/12/14/hydrogen-storage-breakthrough-could-come-from-russian-space-prog/
If You Kiss, You Didn't Have To Tell...You died
1827: The No child left unvaccinated act becomes the law for Boston schools. Smallpox was a deadly, disgusting disease, with the nasty habit of killing killing one-third of those who contracted the disease, and maiming those who were fortunate enough to survive it. Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/12/1215boston-school-vaccination-law
Sex Talk With Teens Happens Too Late
The results showed that, on average, adolescents had had sex before their parents got around to discussing it with them. Source: http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Sex Talk with Teens Happens Too Late/28761.html
New York Introduces Ban on BPA-Based Food...
Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand want to ban the chemical bisphenol-A from food and beverage containers used by infants and toddlers. The two senators from New York announced new legislation yesterday to ban BPA from common products used by children and pregnant women. Source: http://www.mnn.com/family/baby/blogs/ny-senators-introduce-bpa-ban
Best Football Stadium Foods
Sure, a great deal of the eating and drinking that happens at football games takes place among the diehard tailgaters in the stadium parking lot before the game. But there are some savory foodstuffs inside the gates that will trump any mayo-rich side you may have packed. Source: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/8-Fantastic-Football-Stadium-Foods.html
Anti-HIV vaginal gel fails
A vaginal gel designed to block HIV infection during sex has failed in a trial of 9385 women Source: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18274-antihiv-vaginal-gel-fails.html?DCMP=OTC-rss
Garage Becomes 'Guitar Hero' Made From Xmas Lights...
21,268 lights and LEDs were needed to create this masterpiece — a fully functional display synchronized to Guitar Hero controllers. As you can see in the video, the display only works for the song "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson. Source: http://www.switched.com/2009/12/14/garage-gets-decorated-with-guitar-hero-made-from-christmas-lig/
Wine Tastes Better In Blue Or Red Lit Rooms
Drinker’s brains are tricked into thinking a glass of white wine is better and more expensive tasting when exposed to the red or blue background lighting than those in rooms with green or white background lighting. Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6810671/Wine-Tastes-Better-In-Blue-Or-Red-Lit-Rooms.html
Most Popular Photography Hacks of 2009
Whether making your own lens hood to create custom bokeh, breathing like a sniper to get a blur-free photo, or angling your body to look the best in pictures, we shared some great photography hacks this year. Source: http://lifehacker.com/5424825/most-popular-photography-hacks-of-2009
Meet the Rhino, the male Cougar
It’s all well and good to have a "fun" moniker for mature single women but what about their male counterparts? Meet the Rhino: he’s ugly, he’s horny, and he’s coming to your town. Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/meet-the-rhino-the-male-cougar/story-e6frf7jo-1225809135154
Books About The Internet From The 1960s Would Look...
Fortunately we don’t have to think too hard about what they’d look like, because French artist Stphane Massa-Bidal has designed a series of book covers for 10 of our favourite web services. Source: http://gizmodo.com/5424102/what-would-books-about-twitter-wikipedia-and-youtube-from-the-1960s-look-like
Mattel's new 'Homeless' doll will cost you $95
The $95 doll - part of Mattel’s American Girl line - is meant to represent the homeless. Bad timing, especially during these recessionary times where tens of thousands of families with children are living in the streets. Source: http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2009-10-26/business/0910230278_1_american-girl-doll-young-girls