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Globe-trotting gnome grades gravity
Post Date: 2012-03-23 23:15:16 by Tatarewicz
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A globe-trotting gnome has been sent to the far corners of the earth by a German company trying to show that the force of gravity varies depending on where you are. Kern, the gnome, is named after the company paying his travel bills - a scales manufacturer in Baden-Württemberg. He was first sent off last October and has already been to the South Pole, Australia and Japan, as well as stop-offs in Africa and South America. Photos of the plastic gnome at these exotic spots have been posted on Kern's blog, The Gnome Experiment, alongside the results of his weigh-ins. The various weights show the different pull gravity exerts, depending on where Kern the gnome is weighed. “I ...
The Amazing Skidboot
Post Date: 2012-03-23 11:13:12 by abraxas
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Send someone a "monkey mail." It's fun
Post Date: 2012-03-22 18:53:50 by James Deffenbach
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This is something you can have fun with. www.careerbuilder.com/monk-e-mail/?mid=10159027
Need to Create Your Own Newspaper Articles? Here's Some Help
Post Date: 2012-03-22 11:00:21 by James Deffenbach
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The Newspaper Clipping Image Generator Need a page to put your article on? Plenty to choose from. Here you go: Small Town Papers
LAPD Police Pursuit [Funny]
Post Date: 2012-03-21 09:41:28 by Eric Stratton
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Poster Comment:This is hilarious and per the description below starting at about the 2-min mark. Found this link here http://www.reddit.com/r/Bad_Cop_No_Donut/ I loved the subtitle; High speed chase requires 30 - 50 cops to take one guy down. What a waste of resources. What about the other emergencies in the area? The cops come out like ants from the helicopter view. It’s crazy.
Standing Outside the Fire - good message from Garth
Post Date: 2012-03-20 20:32:52 by Lod
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Holy crap! Look at the size of this thing!
Post Date: 2012-03-20 19:32:44 by Esso
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World's Largest Digging Machine (or wouldn't you like one of these babies in your garden shed?) This is the largest digging machine (or trencher or rotating shovel) in the world. It was built by Krupp and is shown here crossing a road in Germany on the way to its destination, an open air coal mine. Although at the mine the treads are unnecessary, it was cheaper to make the machine self-propelled than to try and move it with conventional hauling equipment. Some factoids: •The machine is 95 meters high and 215 meters long (almost 2.5 football fields in length) •Weight is 45,500 tons (that's equivalent to a bumper to bumper line of jeeps 80 miles long) •It took 5 ...
Another Insensitive Joke (I Guess)--But it's Funny
Post Date: 2012-03-20 14:07:03 by James Deffenbach
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The plane leaves Heathrow Airport under the control of a Jewish captain; his co-pilot is Chinese. It's the first time they've flown together and an awkward silence between the two seems to indicate a mutual dislike. Once they reach cruising altitude, the Jewish captain activates the auto-pilot, leans back in his seat, and mutters, 'I don't like Chinese..' 'No rike Chinese?' asks the co-pilot, 'why not?' 'You people bombed Pearl Harbor , that's why!' 'No, no', the co-pilot protests, 'Chinese not bomb Peahl Hahbah! That Japanese, not Chinese.' Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese....doesn't matter, you're all alike!' ...
Feeding baby on demand associated with higher IQ in school: study
Post Date: 2012-03-20 06:04:07 by Tatarewicz
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LONDON, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Should your baby be fed according to a schedule or on demand? A new study suggests that demand-feeding is associated with higher IQ scores, but a casual link can not be decided so far. Researchers at the University of Essex and University of Oxford reported that they investigated data of more than 10,000 children born in the early 1990s in the Bristol area in Britain. The IQ scores of eight-year-old children who had been demand-fed as babies were between four and five points higher than the scores of schedule-fed children, says the study published in the European Journal of Public Health. This difference is also evident in the results of tests at ages five, ...
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Post Date: 2012-03-19 20:29:02 by christine
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Ouija Board Messages
Post Date: 2012-03-19 05:19:24 by Tatarewicz
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Ouija Board Messages: In the first half of Friday's C2C show, sisters and co-authors, Tina Fiorda & Tilde Cameron, discussed channeling their spirit guides through the Ouija board and the messages that were delivered to them. Fiorda recalled when they first began experimenting with the Ouija board as children, noting that an entity came through and cursed at them. Recognizing that "anything could come through that portal" the two developed a system of precautions. When using a Ouija board one should have only positive intentions, meditate for 30-60 minutes beforehand, say a prayer of protection, and imagine being surrounded by a white light, Cameron explained. They ...
Is it REALLY that Offensive Or Are Some People Too PC? A Poll for the board [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2012-03-18 23:27:22 by James Deffenbach
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I posted a joke on the board earlier and I would like to know from anyone who will reply if they believe it to be offensive. While I personally didn't think it was out of line I got (I think) three comments from people who sounded as if they were offended by it. The thread is The Fire Chief Said....?. Is it offensive, yes or no?
The Fire Chief Said....?
Post Date: 2012-03-18 10:52:27 by James Deffenbach
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The Fire Chief Said....? For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible. Not fair to make judgment of this, until you see what the Fire Chief says!!!! In South Los Angeles , a 4-plex home was destroyed by a fire. A Mexican family of six, all welfare recipients and gang members, lived on the first floor, they died. An Islamic group of seven welfare cheats, all illegally in the country from Kenya , lived on the second floor, and they, too, all perished in the fire. 6 LA, Hispanic, Gang Bangers, & ex-cons, lived on the 3rd floor and they, too, died. A lone, white couple lived on the top floor. The couple survived the ...
you can't fix stupid
Post Date: 2012-03-18 03:36:05 by wudidiz
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Fabulous Irish Potato Soup
Post Date: 2012-03-18 03:15:31 by Tatarewicz
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I so loved this soup, served at Tapps Brewpub and Steakhouse in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada*, that I asked for the recipe. Lucky for us they were feeling generous. While the soup was designed to be made with one of Tapps’ superb microbrews, you can substitute any light (as in color, not calorie) beer. Beer Potato Soup Makes 10 or more servings 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon garlic 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 6 cups boiled diced potatoes 32 ounces beer 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon 64 ounces chicken stock Roux to thicken 4 cups cream Salt and pepper to taste Sauté garlic in butter for 1 minute, add vegetables and sauté ...
How German bureaucrats destroy the environment by "protecting" it
Post Date: 2012-03-18 00:51:52 by Tatarewicz
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Our newest goal is to minimize our ecological footprint. Thursdays are veggie days, and old-fashioned, hand-cranked washing machines are back in vogue. Websites offer environmental tips for all kinds of situations, from cosmetics based on the phases of the moon to vibrators made of plastic without toxic chemical softeners. There are urns made of cornstarch and coffins made of cardboard, so that we can embark on our final journey in an environmentally correct manner -- a final good deed before everything turns to compost. When something benefits the environment, the need to justify it suddenly disappears. The green label eliminates all controversy. And political parties are essentially in ...
public domain audio books
Post Date: 2012-03-17 23:38:12 by IRTorqued
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For those who like to read but can't for what ever reason; here is a source for audio books that are public domain. http://librivox.org/ They have multiple download formats to choose from.
Luck of the Irish People
Post Date: 2012-03-17 08:55:41 by Buzzard
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Bono. Oscar Wilde. Bram Stoker. This is just a tiny example of only the famous Celts that have hailed from the proud nation of Ireland. For 9,000 years the great nation of Ireland has been building a wonderfully storied history that starts with ancestors such as the Nemedians, Fomorlans, and the Milesians. Today's Irish can be found in many places across the globe, as the Emerald Isle continues to spread its fun-loving, high-spirited, and lucky nature throughout the world. Ireland's history begins with its interaction with both the Scots and the invading Vikings. It moves forward as the native people ran in to the Normans and Flemish during the Anglo-Norman Invasion. Afterwards, the ...
Iran produces new unmanned aerial vehicle
Post Date: 2012-03-17 05:36:23 by Tatarewicz
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Iranian aviation experts have produced a new indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which possesses high capabilities and versatile features to meet its objectives. Reza Danandeh Hakamabad, the aeronautics engineer in charge of the project, said on Friday that the new remote-controlled aircraft, called Shaparak (Butterfly), has a maximum operational radius of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and a maximum flight ceiling of 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). The aircraft is capable of three and half hours of non-stop flying, and can carry an 8-kilogram (17-pound) payload. He added that the unmanned aircraft is powered by a two-cylinder engine, and is equipped with three digital color cameras, ...
Inverted Totalitarianism and Managed Democracy (The United States in a nutshell)
Post Date: 2012-03-15 14:16:40 by F.A. Hayek Fan
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Inverted totalitarianism is a term coined by political philosopher Sheldon Wolin to describe an "ideal type"government. Wolin uses the term to describe the government of the United States as it has evolved since World War II. Wolin contrasts the inverted totalitarianism of the United States with the totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany and the Stalinist Soviet Union. Totalitarianism and superpowers Since Aristotle, three archetypal political forms were broadly discussed: monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. A particular state could be a hybrid of these forms, and each form had an associated "pathological" form: tyranny, oligarchy, and ochlocracy, respectively. ...
Encyclopaedia Britannica ends its famous print edition
Post Date: 2012-03-14 07:11:31 by Tatarewicz
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After 244 years reference book firm Encyclopaedia Britannica has decided to stop publishing its famous and weighty 32-volume print edition. It will now focus on digital expansion amid rising competition from websites such as Wikipedia. The firm, which used to sell its encyclopaedias door-to-door, now generates almost 85% its revenue from online sales. It recently launched a digital version of its encyclopaedias for tablet PCs. "The sales of printed encyclopaedias have been negligible for several years," said Jorge Cauz president of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "We knew this was going to come." 'A lot faster' Continue reading the main story “Start Quote ...
Savings via sweat equity, IRA
Post Date: 2012-03-14 06:48:20 by Tatarewicz
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Sweat Equity My backyard has been soggy since I bought the place six years ago. Not a swamp, but soggy — still spongy a week after it rains. Last year, it was made worse by my neighbor's construction of a patio. He tied his downspouts and sump pump into pipes that ran under the patio and empty a couple feet from my yard. To keep from having to mop my floors every day, I've had to wipe my dog's paws off every time he comes inside... not to mention that a soggy backyard doesn't add to the ambiance of horseshoes or crab feasts. Plus it's annoying. The time I spent thinking about my wet backyard was detracting from my quality of life. But how do you fix a problem ...
Tide Detergent Being Stolen From Stores Across the Country
Post Date: 2012-03-14 04:53:55 by Tatarewicz
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Tide laundry detergent is meant to be used for household cleaning purposes, but thieves are turning it into something dirty. Authorities are reporting a spike in thefts of Tide, and in some cities they are setting up task forces where the detergent is sold to track the number of bottles in stores. Police believe thieves are using the soap on the black market, which retails for $10-$20, to buy drugs. On the black market, Tide is often referred to as "liquid gold" and can go for $5-$10 per bottle. Last year, in St. Paul, Minnesota, a man is alleged to have stolen $25,000 worth of Tide over 15 months before authorities captured him. Stores such as CVS have amped up security ...
Critical Mass Approaching – The Shift Has Hit The Fan
Post Date: 2012-03-14 00:08:37 by christine
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The warnings and revelations of truth regarding current events that the alternative community is exposing are having a profound effect. This uncensored research is based on real history, news trends, accumulated information, knowledge of the occult such as ritual dates, numerology and other esoteric sciences as well as intuitive, conscious understandings. The massive vibrational change of consciousness is palpable. And it’s getting to them. It’s never been easy to quantify, but we’re starting to get proof positive on a massive scale. One of the best examples is this Kony 2012 phenomenon that literally backfired right in the smug elites’ faces. A young demographic ...
Avoid the News of the Day
Post Date: 2012-03-13 04:56:19 by Tatarewicz
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Today’s topic is “the news.” Specifically, how consuming it can turn your brain into soft cheese and make you a lousy thinker and investor. I think the message here is important — and potentially life- changing. Does it sound like I am exaggerating? Hang in there and keep reading. You tell me what you think after you’ve read what I’ve got here. The impetus for this is an essay by Rolf Dobelli, a Swiss entrepreneur, titled “Avoid News.” Dobelli makes the case that news makes us distracted, wastes time, kills deeper thinking, fills us with anxiety and is toxic to our mental health. His analogy: “News is to the mind what sugar is to the ...
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