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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Hell of an Umbrella_
We will continue with the electroshock therapy_ (Peur(s) du noir (2007))
World’s richest woman says poor should have less fun, work harder
Just in case you were beginning to think rich people were deeply misunderstood and that they feel the pain of those who are less fortunate, here’s the world’s wealthiest woman, Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, with some helpful advice. “If … Continue reading
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Katrina Jackson Arrested In Louisville Tanning Salon After Overstaying Welcome:
“Tanorexia” may have just claimed another for its own. On Aug. 9, Louisville police arrested 27-year-old Katrina Jackson at a Kentucky tanning salon on multiple drug-related charges after she lingered too long while getting her bronze on. Employees at Sun … Continue reading
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Full Moon August 2012: Time To Catch Rare Blue Moon Friday the 31st
The second full moon of August, also known as the blue moon will be at its fullest on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the time 9:58 am. EST for cities including New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ). People in California … Continue reading
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British Artist Creates Submersible Wheelchair She Can Pilot Underwater
In this dream-like video, British artist Susan Austin pilots her specially modified wheelchair underwater. Austin, a wheelchair user since 1996, modified the wheelchair for underwater use with dive thrusters, control surfaces, and flotation. The wheelchair is part of Austin’s ongoing … Continue reading
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Introducing Microgreens: Younger, And Maybe More Nutritious, Vegetables
We’ve come to accept the baby-fication of our vegetables – baby spinach, baby lettuce, and baby squash prized for their tenderness and cute size have all staked out territory in the produce section of many a grocery store. Now, growers … Continue reading
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9 Scientific Breakthroughs That Happened Totally by Accident
You may recall that inventions like the microwave and Play-Doh were mere happy accidents. And of course you’ve heard of Alexander Fleming’s penicillin jackpot. But there are so many more scientific breakthroughs that came about through sheer dumb luck that … Continue reading
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Tore so in two_
What is happening here?
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If you’re going to be a bear…
Be a Bear Cat_
Can You Learn While You’re Asleep?
Research suggests basic forms of learning are possible while snoozing. If you’re a student, you may have harbored the fantasy of learning lessons while you sleep. Who wouldn’t want to stick on a pair of headphones, grab some shut-eye with … Continue reading
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