June 2009
Alice in Wonderland Through the Years (Pics)
Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Alice In Wonderland isn’t out until next year, but if the promo photos are any indication, it’s going to be the most visually arresting, luxurious Alice yet. Here’s a look at how new Alice stacks up against older Alices from a fashion perspective. Source: http://blogs.laweekly.com/style_council/fashion/alice-in-wonderland-fashion-co/
Dress Up Your Ties with the Matrix "Merovingian...
The realm of dress tie knots is dominated by a handful of traditional tie knots. Check out this rather unique tie knot and be the first on your block to sport it. If you’re a very sharp-eyed fan of Matrix movie trilogy, you’ll recognize the knot captured below as a rare specimen sported by "The Merovingian." Source:...
Health care stories for America Where is all the...
I just got off the phone with my health insurance company. I had just received an Explanation of Benefits showing my deductible was not met, and a bill from a doctor showing that I owed the whole thing. Now this seemed curious. I have breast cancer and have already been through multiple imaging procedures, surgery,… Source: http://stories.barackobama.com/healthcare/stories/187439
A Painless Way To Hold Down Health Costs?
While opponents of the overhaul proposals currently under consideration warn of long waits for care or draconian cuts in payments to doctors and hospitals, some experts say slowing the growth of health spending doesn’t have to hurt. "You can deliver high-quality care for far fewer resources if you organize your processes right," says one expert…. Source:...
List of Bathroom Towel Rail tradesmen
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Who Said a Yacht has to Look Like a boat?
Yacht concepts. Source: http://www.baekdal.com/design/architecture/yacht-concept-design/
Africa Alone Could Feed The World
Doom-mongers have got it wrong - there is enough space in the world to produce the extra food needed to feed a growing population. And contrary to expectation, most of it can be grown in Africa, say two international reports published this week. Source: http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227143.100-africa-alone-could-feed-the-world.html
Dear Lord Your Fucking Kidding Me Right?
Dear Lord Your Fucking Kidding Me Right? Source: http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5146/294590m.jpg
Why a Chrysler lemon + Bankruptcy = Sucks To Be...
Since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection in April, financial claims incurred before the filing can be paid only if approved by the bankruptcy judge, including refunds for its defective vehicles.The company said it had no plans to ask the bankruptcy judge to approve payments to settle outstanding ‘lemon law’ complaints. Source:...
Bathroom Storage tradesmen
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The Real Mob at Stonewall
A raid at the Stonewall Inn that galvanized gays was primarily a crackdown on the Mafia. Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/opinion/26truscott.html
Bathroom Mirrors tradesmen
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FBI Cracks $50m Healthcare Scam
The FBI says it has uncovered a $50m (30m) scam involving the US healthcare system, making arrests in Florida, Michigan and Colorado. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8117991.stm?t
The Papergirl Street Art Project
Berlin artist Aisha Ronniger started the project, Papergirl, in 2005 when the police force was intent on cracking down on street art. Ronniger started brainstorming about new ways to show and distribute art in public spaces. A friend told her, You should be throwing your art around, like the paperboys in America do. Source: http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/06/papergirl.php
Jefferson Bible reveals Founding Father's view of...
Founding Father’s View of God Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/05/local/me-beliefs5
Obesity Ops 'May Cut Cancer Risk'
Weight-loss surgery could help women - but not men - reduce their risk of cancer, research suggests. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8113148.stm
8 Crazy Condiments
You had me at Baconnaise… Source: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/8-Crazy-Condiments.html
Bathroom Lighting tradesmen
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5 Horrible Diseases You Thought You Were Too Young...
It’s easy to think you’re young and invincible. You’re not. Find out which diseases may hit you sooner than you’d think. Source: http://askmen.com/sports/health_250/264_diseases-you-didnt-think-you-could-get.html
Report: Health Insurers Bilk Consumers Out of...
Health insurers have forced consumers to pay billions of dollars in medical bills that the insurers themselves should have paid, according to a report released today by the staff of the Senate Commerce Committee. Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/24/AR2009062401636.html?hpid=topnews&sub=AR
40 Beautiful Photos in Motion
We have collection some very beautiful photos in motion. These photos displays human beings, animals and other objects in motion in respect to either their background or in motion itself. Enjoy this cool collection of photos. Source: http://www.dewebtimes.com/40-beautiful-photos-in-motion/
15 Irresistible Ice Cream Truck Treats
No matter what part of the country you spent your childhood, you likely grew up hearing the same easy-to-recognize sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck. Source: http://www.womansday.com/Content/Food/15-Irresistible-Ice-Cream-Truck-Treats
RIP Kodachrome (1935-2009). Kodak Retires Iconic...
The Eastman Kodak Co. announced Monday it’s retiring Kodachrome because of declining customer demand in an increasingly digital age. (with link to Kodak Tribute Slideshow) Source: http://homepage.1000words.kodak.com/default.asp?item=2388083
Men Really Do Prefer Food Over Sex
IT’S official: the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
Of course—-it is from a SURVEY! Source: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,25682315-36398,00.html?from=public_rss
Zooming Into A Tooth As Much As Possible
Zooming Into A Tooth As Much As Possible Source: http://www.dailymotion.com/related/x4mqrz/video/x4muob_zoom-into-a-tooth_tech?hmz=74616272656c61746564
The 10 Most Awesome National Food Holidays
Happy National Pecan Sandy Day, everyone! Any excuse to drink beer or eat chocolate is welcome any day around here. The truth is, there’s a different (and often strange) national food holiday for just about every day, even leap years. Here are SFWeekly’s picks for 10 of the most awesome. Source: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/06/the_10_awesomest_national_food.php
Bathroom Extractor Fan tradesmen
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School Pupils Banned From Kissing
Children have also been given detention in the past for undoing shirt top buttons, taking off blazers on hot days or wearing the wrong shade of black trousers. Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/5607241/School-pupils-banned-from-kissing.html
10 Best Prison Breaks
Catholic dissenter John Gerard fled on a rope stretched from the Tower roof to a getaway rowboat. Source: http://www.wired.com/culture/culturereviews/magazine/17-07/st_best
City College Seeks Corporate Sponsors For Courses
Biology 101: Brought to you today by Home Depot! Source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/21/BA7N18930O.DTL
25 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods
Why neighborhoods and not cities? Even the cities with the highest crime rates can have relatively safe neighborhoods, and thus it is less useful to generalize about an entire city. Source: http://www.walletpop.com/insurance/most-dangerous-neighborhoods
Stunning NYC Panorama (PIC)
THIS is the reason they say "I Love NY". Needs to be seen at Original size to truly be appreciated. Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/digicana/2617994799/sizes/o/
Record crowd greet solstice at Stonehenge
Record numbers of people descended on Stonehenge this morning to mark the summer solstice. Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/record-crowd-greet-solstice-at-stonehenge-1711767.html
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Cancer: shock breakthrough
Two patients with inoperable prostate cancer have made dramatic recoveries after receiving one dose of an experimental drug that is creating excitement among cancer specialists. Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/cancer-shock-breakthrough-1710727.html
Picasso: Drawing With Light - Photo Gallery, 11...
LIFE photographer Gjon Mili visited Picasso in 1949. Mili showed the artist some of his photographs of ice skaters with tiny lights affixed to their skates umping in the dark and Picasso’s mind began to race. The series of photographs that follows, Picasso’s light drawings, were made with a small flashlight in a dark room. Source:...
List of Bathroom Taps tradesmen
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10 Faces in the Sand (w/PICS)
Check out this artful crop of sand-crafted expressions come to life Source: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/10-Faces-in-the-Sand.html
Woman Disfigured After Injecting Lube Into Her...
If you’re looking for cheaper alternatives to botox and silicone injections from the doctor to pretty up your face, cross lube off your list. This lady learned the hard way. Source: http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2009/06/woman_disfigure.php
U.K. City Powered By Poo
Manchester, U.K. has announced an ambitious scheme to convert sewage produced by city residents to biomethane in waste water treatment plants. Source: http://greenlivingideas.com/alternative-energy/manchester-uk-producing-methane-human-waste
Inside Jesse James Record-Setting Hydrogen Racer
Motorcycle madman Jesse James has set a new land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, and he did it in a car that packs modern technology into a vintage racer more than 40 years old. Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/06/jesse-james/
Disabled Stripper Wants Right to Wheelchair Thru...
Ariel Wade, a wheelchair-bound ex-stripper, can’t drive her mobility scooter through the White Castle drivethru at 11 p.m. when she wants delicious mini-cheeseburgers. White Castle only allows automotive vehicles in the drivethru, for fear that someone like Wade would get run over by an SUV. But Wade cries discrimination. Source: http://blogs.citypages.com/food/2009/06/disabled_stripp.php
List of Bathroom Showers tradesmen
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The 21st Century in 21 Street Art Pieces
Although the 21st century is still young, many of its events have changed the world and defined a generation. Worldwide news sources feed us information about disasters, social ills, and remarkable figures, yet it is often the street artists, and the youth with spray paint and markers who offer us more emotive, artistic interpretations of events. Source:...
Airline Activities: The 2009 In-Flight...
2009 has been the year when the US Domestic air carriers have really begun to step up their in-flight entertainment systems. We are no longer in the post-WWII era where airlines can cling to an occasional projector movie during longer flights. Here is a look at what each airline has to offer. Source: http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/6/14/234855/555/travel/2009 Airline In-Flight Entertainment...
Spread the word: Iran.WhyWeProtest.Net
Let’s not sit idly by and allow tyranny to rule unchecked. Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ka4DZd-YI
You (really) gotta scratch an itch 'til it hurts?
Warning: This article might make you feel itchy. Relentless itching affects many people so severely, they anti-depressants, scratch till they bleed or use chili peppers. Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2007/apr/02/health/he-itching2
Swine Flu Origins Revealed
A new analysis of the current swine-origin H1N1 influenza A virus suggests that transmission to humans occurred several months before recognition of the existing outbreak. Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090613063849.htm
Bath Resurfacing tradesmen
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No Ocean, But Chicago Moves to Legalize Surfing
The Windy City is one of America’s sports meccas: home to the Bears and the Bulls, the Sox and the Cubs, and, Chicagoans are only recently willing to admit, the Blackhawks. But can it become Surf City, U.S.A.? Source: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1904261,00.html?iid=digg_share
