June 2010
13 Portraits of Celebrity Weirdness
Brandon Bird is pretty hip for someone who works in one of art’s oldest mediums. His oil portraits might borrow motifs from an art-history textbook but his subject is boisterous, uninhibited pop. Ever wondered what, Sam Waterston might look like brokering peace among Transformers toys? Or, what Christopher Walken is doing in his workshop? Source:...
The 8 Largest Holes on Earth
Surprisingly Courtney Love didn’t make the list ;) Source: http://www.nileguide.com/blog/2010/06/10/that-sinking-feeling-exploring-the-earths-largest-holes/
Long-Form Vs. Short-Form Birth Certificate |...
Long-Form Vs. Short-Form Birth Certificate. In some states and countries, there are two types of birth certificates. A long-form birth certificate is the copy of the actual certificate of birth on file with the locality where the birth took…The short-form birth certificate is a notarized document stating that the long form certificate exists and Source:...
Traveling Alone? Ten Things You Must Remember
Planning a solo trip can be fun and exciting. However, it is important to plan in advance and prepare for any eventuality. And dont forget to enjoy your freedom! Source: http://globalthoughtz.com/2010/06/traveling-alone-ten-things-you-must-remember/
America's New Plague : Addictive Prescription...
Bible on End Time Pharmaceuticals "for by your medication were all the nations deceived." Revelation provides an ‘End Times’ prophecy in which the Kings, merchants, and wealthiest men of all the nations were deceived by ‘magic spells’ or ‘sorcery.’ Biblical references to the practice of ‘magic spells’ or ‘sorcery’ comes...
A Batmobile Retrospective: 1966-2010
He had his trusty utility belt, the Batmobile and in some cases Robin, but he was optional so we wont get into him. The Batmobile however, well now this is something that from day 1 has kicked ass. Source: http://www.ridelust.com/a-batmobile-retrospective-1966-2010/
Glastonbury: 50K abandon music area to watch...
The England v Germany world cup game proved to be heavy competition for the ongoing Glastonbury Music Festival as many soccer fans took off to watch as the two teams faced off today. It was standing room only on a Somerset hillside where a large screen had been erected. Fans watched in the hope of watching a famous England victory. Source:...
Taking a Break from the Blogs With Mamet's...
I was unmoored from politics and news and punditry and wonky charts for three or four days; why this resonated so well with American Buffalo Im not entirely sure. The play is bleak, powerful. I was reminded of how immense and inspiring and terrifying the human psyche is. Source: http://www.splicetoday.com/writing/david-mamet-s-american-buffalo
America's Best Swimming Holes
Nature’s swimming pools are key to beating the summer heat. Fortunately, you’ll find them everywhere, from New York to California. Source: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-34869741
A Blast from the Past: A Day @ the Beach (Pics)
……………….. way before the oil :( Source: http://community.livejournal.com/everyday_i_show/76375.html
Cocaine: Middle Class High
The "all-American drug" has hit like a blizzard, with casualties rising. C17H21NO4. A derivative of Erythroxylon coca. Otherwise known as cocaine, coke, C, snow, blow, toot, leaf, flake, freeze, happy… Source: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,922619,00.html
Genetically Altered Salmon Set to Move Closer to...
The Food and Drug Administration is seriously considering whether to approve the first genetically engineered animal that people would eat ” salmon that can grow at twice the normal rate. The developer of the salmon has been trying to get approval for a decade. But the company now seems to have submitted most or all of the data the F.D.A…. Source:...
4 Filipina lose US jobs for speaking in their...
BALTIMORE, Maryland - Four Filipina ex-staffers of a Baltimore City hospital havent gotten over the shock of being summarily fired from their jobs, allegedly because they spoke Pilipino during their lunch break. Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/06/22/10/4-pinoys-lose-us-jobs-speaking-tagalog
Dining on a Dime: Deals on Summer Treats
It’s officially summer and that means one thing: lots of barbequing, frozen treats and ice-cold drinks! We’ve got some good deals on those for you this week, including free burgers and pie, half-priced frozen yogurt, and kids restaurant week promotions. Source: http://www.mint.com/blog/saving/pinkberry-coupon-06242010/
The 20 best cities to get your car stolen
Even though auto thefts have declined, there are still parts of
the country that see a high rate of stolen cars. The National
Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) offers a list of the top 20 metro areas for car theft. Source: http://blog.insure.com/2010/06/22/the-20-best-cities-to-get-your-car-stolen/
Disney adds audio descriptions for park tours
Walt Disney World’s latest enhancement for guests with disabilities kicks in Sunday, June 27, with audio descriptions of its theme parks for folks for visual Source: http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/06/disney-adds-audio-descriptions-for-park-tours/
California - NORML
This graph from NORML shows the crop yields for California, and estimated values for each crop. Source: http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=4525&wtm_view=crop10
Automakers Cut Their Own Emissions So You Can...
An Energy Star program has helped the auto industry cut the amount of electricity and fuel needed to make vehicles, slashing ghg emissions by 750,000 tons. Consumers can now feel free to emit that extra 1.5 billion pounds of CO2, which shouldn’t take long, as the total reduction amounts to 1/100th of 1 percent of annual fossil fuel emissions. Source:...
Top 10 Healthiest Drinks | Self Growth Engine
The world is full of sugary drinks that do nothing for the waistline and the scale. Everyone needs to work to find the healthiest alternative to all of their favorite drunks, including coffees, smoothies, and slush drinks. Source: http://www.selfgrowthengine.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/articles/top-10-healthiest-drinks
Aurora: Delicious Old World Menu in Brooklyn
Were girls who know what we want. Especially when it comes to dining. But Auroras Damien Graef, general manager and impassioned wine maestro, was likably convincing in that he might know what was best for us Source: http://www.womanaroundtown.com/dining-around/aurora-delicious-old-world-menu-in-brooklyn
Contest gives away stay in Disney Worlds...
Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night in the super-exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite in the middle of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? For Source: http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/06/contest-gives-away-stay-in-disney-worlds-cinderella-castle-suite/
Report: Passengers Kept on Plane for More Than 4...
Virgin Atlantic keeps passengers on plane for more than 4 hours even though it is against the law now Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/23/report-passengers-kept-jet-hours-conn/
Report: Passengers Kept on Plane for More Than 4...
Virgin Atlantic keeps passengers on plane for more than 4 hours even though it is against the law now Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/23/report-passengers-kept-jet-hours-conn/
Crazy, Off-beat, & Exhilarating First Date...
If you want to make a great first impression, why not take your date someplace exciting? Whether you met your date online or by chance in a local coffee shop, the following first date destinations are the perfect choice for adrenaline junkies, extreme sports fans, or anyone who just wants to try something new. Source:...
Thrilling Roller Coaster Convention Convenes
Pittsburgh and Kennywood host roller coaster convention and will ride highest rollercoaster Source: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/06/22/thrilling-roller-coaster-convention-convenes/
Abandoned Soviet Steam Locomotives (PICS)
There is a hundreds of abandoned industrial facilities in Russia which simply couldnt find their purpose after the end of Soviet Union. Source: http://www.crystalkiss.com/abandoned-steam-locomotives-from-soviet-era-in-zlatoust-russia/
Creating The Mindset To Be Healthy
Changing your body isn’t hard. Changing your view of self and your habits is. Source: http://www.builtlean.com/2010/06/21/builtlean-philosophy-3-elements-to-get-lean/
SuperTanker: A Look at the Largest Boat Ever...
The term "Super Tanker" is usually used for large ships (over 300,000 metric tons) and the Knock Nevis is the largest boat in this category and in the world. Weighing in at 565,000 metric tons and measuring 458 meters (1,504 feet) this boat is massive. But just how massive is it? Source: http://www.boatoperatorcard.ca/resources/knock-nevis-super-tankers.aspx
Computer Program That Detects Depression in...
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) developed a software program that can detect depression in blogs and online texts. The software is capable of identifying language that can indicate the writer’s psychological state, which could serve as a screening tool. Source: http://www.physorg.com/news196441969.html
6 Ways to Simplify Life
Easy ways to simplify life that will help make you feel better, less stressful, happier and ultimately even more productive. Source: http://personaldividends.com/lifestyle/miranda/6-ways-to-simplify-your-life
World's Biggest Doomsday Predictions
We were doomed many times before, but we survived everytime…Now…we wait for 2012… Source: http://www.wackyowl.com/top-6-doomsday-predictions-time/
The Most Delicious Way To Die? (PIC)
The Burger King Double Bacon Rodeo State Fair Cheeseburger is a Sesame Seed Bun, Onion Rings, Funnel Cake Sticks, Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Cheese, Beef Patty, Onion Rings, Barbecue Sauce, Funnel Cake Sticks, Bacon, Beef Patty, Cheese, and a Bottom Bun. Source: http://thisiswhyyourehuge.com/post/721834328/burger-king-double-bacon-rodeo-state-fair
How to Enjoy Sex in Public Without Getting Caught
Exhibitionism can be thrilling. It can also lead to an arrest record, road rash, poison ivy, and worse. But who cares? There are few better ways to juice up your sex life. Source: http://www.mensfitness.com/advice/sex_tips/285
Amazing Vividly Newspaper Sculptures [Pics]
All of his works are vividly sculpted by newspapers and books that collected by himself or others arround. Georgiou always considers himself as a storyteller. He enjoys changing printed word into another form and thinks it is a way of breathing new life into books or newspapers. Source: http://thedesigninspiration.com/articles/amazing-vividly-newspaper-sculptures-by-nick-georgiou/
Out of the Closet, into the Chat Rooms
How the Internet is revolutionizing gay rights in Latin America. Source: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/06/17/out_of_the_closet_into_the_chatrooms
Chilling Movie On How Marijuana Destroys Lives
A must see movie on how marijuana brings on psychosis and incurable insanity. Source: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6696582420128930236
Eating In Your New Car Or Truck Could Cause Food...
I came across this blog about how eating in your car could make you sick and of course I had to stop and read it. Source: http://classicgaragedfw.com/2010/06/16/eating-in-your-new-car-or-truck-could-cause-you-to-get-food-poisoning/
X-Ray Pinup Calendar Is More Than Just Skin Deep
An innovative pinup calendar by Berlin’s Butter Advertising Agency makes no bones about beauty being on the inside. It may not be rated X but it definitely is x-ray-ted. Source: http://inventorspot.com/articles/xray_pinup_calendar_more_just_skin_deep_43611
Mercedes SLS: Really a Next-Gen Dodge Viper?
When we first saw mules for Mercedes-Benz SLS coupe, it was clad in a number of Dodge Viper body types. At the time we thought it was nothing more than Daimler raiding the Chrysler parts bin for scraps, but the SLS-Viper relationship was apparently much deeper than that. Source: http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-sls-really-a-next-gen-dodge-viper.html
When One Just Isnt Enough... (PIC)
When One Just Isnt Enough… (PIC) Source: http://www.totalprosports.com/2010/06/18/picture-of-the-day-when-one-horn-just-isnt-enough/
Oregon Reclassifies Marijuana As Medicine
Oregon on Wednesday became the latest state — and the first in many years — to officially reclassify marijuana from its Schedule I status as a dangerous drug with no medical value. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy voted 4-1 on June 16 to move cannabis to Schedule II, thereby recognizing its medical use. Source:...
The History of Juneteenth and Mexico
Saturday, June 19, is the 145th anniversary of Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 that Major General Gordon Granger read General Order #3 in Source: http://imagine2050.newcomm.org/2010/06/17/the-history-of-juneteenth-and-mexico/
Concern about drinking parties organized on...
Paris - French authorities and politicians have become increasingly alarmed about massive drinking parties organized over the internet after a man fell to his death from a bridge after getting drunk at such a party. Source: http://www.monstersandcritics.com/tech/news/article_1564030.php/Concern-in-France-about-drinking-parties-organized-on-Facebook
New Process Increases Efficiency in Hydrogen Fuel...
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new highly efficient technique for making hydrogen fuel cells for cars. Dubbed hydrothermolysis, the new process uses a high hydrogen-content powdered chemical called ammonia borane and combines two hydrogen generating processes to achieve conditions appropriate for use in vehicles. Source:...
Miracle Mile lunch trucks prompt a food fight -...
L.A. councilman calls for restrictions to help protect local brick-and-mortar restaurants, causing an immediate backlash from fans of the mobile vendors. Source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0617-food-truck-20100617,0,2343077.story?track=rss
Good news for smokers! Vitamin B lowers risk of...
Smokers with plenty of a B-vitamin in their blood have a lower risk of getting lung cancer, a European study suggests. High levels of Vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine cut the risk by half, according to the study of 400,000 people. Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1287004/Smokers-lung-cancer-risk-halved-taking-B-vitamin.html
Tanzania's ecotourism forces villagers off their...
In order to make room for its thriving ecotourism industry, Tanzania is violently forcing villagers off their land. One villager points to a large rock on which is painted "Access allowed only with a license." It marks the site of his former home. "Now I can’t go in”only the gazelle can." Source: http://www.thenation.com/article/shadow-serengeti
Bringing To-Go Cups to a Whole New Level
From champagne in a can to Pocket Shots of booze, these products mean soccer moms no longer have to hide mobile libations in their childrens sippy cups. Source: http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/voracious/2010/06/wine_to_go_is_this_the_greates.php
Critic details flaws of cell phone safety study
By Danielle Dellorto CNN Medical Senior Producer Critics are speaking out against the the controversial Interphone cell-phone safety study released last month. U.S. Source: http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/06/15/critic-details-flaws-of-cell-phone-safety-study/
15 Health Issues Men Should Be Aware Of
All of the things you never thought you’d have to worry about as a teenager finally become a reality. As you grow in age and if you’re not already worrying about some of the health problems you might face as a man, it’s time to start. Source: http://healthcave.com/15-health-issues-men-should-be-aware-of/
