North Carolina authorities say they have found 929 gallons of moonshine under a shed in the mountains.
929 gallons of moonshine found in NC mountains
929 gallons of moonshine found in NC mountains
Friday, October 9, 2009
Man Loses Arm to Golf Course Alligator
I can see a lawsuit coming on this one, as this was a private golf course.
I can even see part of the paperwork, saying the "course should have taken care to make sure no 'gators were on the course."
A 77-year-old golfer lost part of his arm when an alligator grabbed him as he leaned over to pick up his ball at a private South Carolina course
I can even see part of the paperwork, saying the "course should have taken care to make sure no 'gators were on the course."
A 77-year-old golfer lost part of his arm when an alligator grabbed him as he leaned over to pick up his ball at a private South Carolina course
"Dead Zone" may be forever
An oxygen-depleted "dead zone" the size of New Jersey (Figures, doesn't it!) is starving sea life near the coast of Oregon and Washington.
The phenomenon will probably recur annually, and is caused by climate change, according to Jack Barth, an oceanography professor at Oregon State University.
The news coincides with the release of this National Science Foundation briefing about the increasing occurrences of these "dead zones" around the world.
Pacific Ocean 'dead zone' in Northwest may be irreversible
The phenomenon will probably recur annually, and is caused by climate change, according to Jack Barth, an oceanography professor at Oregon State University.
The news coincides with the release of this National Science Foundation briefing about the increasing occurrences of these "dead zones" around the world.
Pacific Ocean 'dead zone' in Northwest may be irreversible
A Tour of the Deepest Cave in the United States
This cool!
Lechuguilla Cave is part of the Carlsbad Caverns Natural Park in New Mexico and is regarded as one of the most beautiful caves, with some of the most unique geography, in the entire world.
Lechuguilla Cave is part of the Carlsbad Caverns Natural Park in New Mexico and is regarded as one of the most beautiful caves, with some of the most unique geography, in the entire world.
You can't visit.
Because of the delicacy of many of the formations, the cave is only open to scientists and the explorers who are still figuring out what all is down there. Nobody else is allowed in. Or, rather, nobody else but David Attenborough.
This video from the Planet Earth TV series takes you down into Lechuguilla for some amazing sights and fascinating commentary on the chemistry and biology that make this cave so strange and lovely. Even more impressive, nobody knew it was there until 1986.
Melting glaciers bring 1980s pollution revival
Alpine glaciers are now releasing nasty chemicals that settled on them decades ago and have since been banned.Melting glaciers bring 1980s pollution revival
How technology affects your food
How technology affects your food
Buying and microwaving frozen food may save time in the kitchen, but is it healthy?
Get flat abs without doing sit-ups
Get flat abs without doing sit-ups
Do two sets of these simple sculpting exercises to whittle down your middle.
How not to teach kids about money
How not to teach kids about money
Give your child a solid financial footing by avoiding these common mistakes.
Alleged ring thief's dumb crime
Alleged ring thief's dumb crime
Philadelphia police have no trouble nabbing a suspect in the theft of Phillies' World Series rings.
GM signs deal to sell Hummer brand
GM signs deal to sell Hummer brand
The iconic Hummer brand is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy-equipment maker.
Unusual clip of Babe Ruth surfaces
Unusual clip of Babe Ruth surfaces
Footage of the slugger as you've never seen him is found in an old collection.
Another mortgage giant may need bailout
Another mortgage giant may need bailout
With 20% of its loans facing foreclosure, another federal agency may be on the brink of a bailout.
Ramifications
Ramifications
Also:
Why you can't find a job right now
Why you can't find a job right now
The number of job seekers per opening is at its highest since the recession began.
Eight foods that fight fat
Eight foods that fight fat
Stock up on these fat-fighting superfoods and you can get slim while you eat.
America's Representative
Alan Grayson spoke on the floor of the House again last night ...You got to LOVE this guy!
Right now, Alan Grayson is speaking with the voice of America.
Heed him not at your peril!
Right now, Alan Grayson is speaking with the voice of America.
Heed him not at your peril!
First lady's slavery roots
First lady's slavery roots
Michelle Obama's ancestry is traced to a slave girl named Melvinia, who was valued at $475 in 1850.
NASA blasts moon, but viewers left in dark
NASA blasts moon, but viewers left in dark
Two spacecraft slam into a lunar crater as planned — but without the promised live spectacle.
The 10 best jobs in America
Survey ranks the 10 best jobs in America
Demand for workers in the top-rated job is soaring, with salaries reaching as high as $130,000.
Judge orders Cincinnati man to stop filing suits without OK
From the "Lost in Translation, Somewhere" Department:
Saying the courts have had enough, a judge in Cincinnati has ordered a man to stop filing lawsuits unless he gets permission first.
Man responds with new complaint
Saying the courts have had enough, a judge in Cincinnati has ordered a man to stop filing lawsuits unless he gets permission first.
Man responds with new complaint
Pistol-Packin' (Soccer) Mama Found Dead in Murder - Suicide
Meleanie Hain, the woman who felt it was necessary to openly wear a handgun to her daughter's soccer game, has been found dead, shot to death by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide.
The word ironic is simply insufficient.
The word ironic is simply insufficient.
Steps to a worry-free retirement
4 steps to a worry-free retirement
A rock-solid retirement plan that's safe is more attainable than you realize.
Suu Kyi meets diplomats
Officials say Bruma's military leader has allowed detained Burma pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to meet Western diplomats to discuss sanctions imposed against the country.
America is the most admired country in the world
The United States is the most admired country globally thanks largely to the star power of President Barack Obama and his administration, according to a new poll.
A far cry from what the same poll said last year at this time!
America is the most admired country
A far cry from what the same poll said last year at this time!
America is the most admired country
Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize!
Nobel stunner: Obama wins Peace Prize
Just 9 months into his term, President Obama receives one of the world's most prestigious honors.
Can you hear the wing nuts crying?!
Daily Almanac
Today is Friday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2009.
There are 83 days left in the year.
Today in History, October 9.
There are 83 days left in the year.
Today in History, October 9.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Warsaw, Mazowiekie, Poland
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
as well as Honduras, Singapore, and the United States
Warsaw, Mazowiekie, Poland
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
as well as Honduras, Singapore, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
It's time to make a decision -- to those gadgets off, at least temporarily.
You need some time with your loved ones, as they'll be happy to remind you, and anyone who gets in the way of those few precious hours alone they're so looking forward to.
Besides, you've been 100 percent available to your professional cohorts for so long that they're far more spoiled than even your sweetheart should be.
Work on changing that.
Can do.
It's time to make a decision -- to those gadgets off, at least temporarily.
You need some time with your loved ones, as they'll be happy to remind you, and anyone who gets in the way of those few precious hours alone they're so looking forward to.
Besides, you've been 100 percent available to your professional cohorts for so long that they're far more spoiled than even your sweetheart should be.
Work on changing that.
Can do.