A beer festival had to be stopped a day early after it ran out of beer.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Conjoined 'snake twins' born in China
Hui Chung, in Xiaogan, eastern China, had been expecting two healthy, separate twins but when she gave birth the babies shared one long body with a head at each end.
Animal News
Police arrest dog for chewing owner's money
A Kenyan man persuaded police to arrest his pet dog after it ate his rent money.
Rabbit addicted to TV soaps
A pet rabbit in China loves South Korean soap operas so much she attacks her owners if they change the channel.
Repugican hacks 'perplexed' over Palin's 'risky' move
Mike Huckabee and Karl Rove sound off on Sarah Palin's resignation.
(Who Cares?!)
repugican hacks 'perplexed' over Palin's 'risky' move
Also:
There was nothing 'risky' about it ... risque, maybe but not 'risky'.
A repugican being investigated for ethics violations and corruption trying to avoid responsibility is all this is - typical of repugicans as well.
A repugican being investigated for ethics violations and corruption trying to avoid responsibility is all this is - typical of repugicans as well.
Witnesses says China protest spreads to 2nd city
Witnesses say an ethnic protest has spread to a second city in China's western Xinjiang province after riots rocked the region's capital, killing at least 140 and injuring more than 800.
Protest spreads to 2nd city
Protest spreads to 2nd city
Alaska observers say Palin had gone "fishing" ...
As shocked nitwits (er, excuse me, fans) and delighted critics of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin traded guesses behind her decision to resign more than a year before her term ends, the former vice presidential candidate offered few hints at her political future, except to say she'd gone "fishing".
Alaska observers say Palin had gone "fishing" ...
Remember, Mark Sanford went "hiking". And we know where that led, don't we?!
Alaska observers say Palin had gone "fishing" ...
Remember, Mark Sanford went "hiking". And we know where that led, don't we?!
Daily Alamnac
Today is Monday, July 6, the 187th day of 2009.
There are 178 days left in the year.
Today In History July 6, 2009
There are 178 days left in the year.
Today In History July 6, 2009
Man's Beer Change Includes Rare Coin
A 38-year-old man says he has received offers of up to $815 for a rare coin he was given as his change for a drink purchase at a British pub.
Man's Beer Change Includes Rare Coin
Man's Beer Change Includes Rare Coin
Top-ranked animated movies
"Wall-E," "Lion King" and "Cinderella" make the list of fan favorites, but none is No. 1.
Top-ranked animated movies
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Surprising true costs of popular gadgets
Steep price tags on tech items don't always mean big profits — one company is losing $306 per unit.
True costs of popular gadgets
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Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
Delhi, Delhi, India
Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Cairo, Al Qairah, Egypt
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Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Talk about busy.
You have a list a mile long -- and that doesn't even count the things you've been rolling around in your mind.
There's also a certain someone who's been trying desperately to get it across to you that they'd like some quality time alone with you.
Pay attention to those subtle signals they're sending out.
If you get together with them, you'll be headed toward a week to remember.
Actually, I was planning on a week I couldn't remember, but ok.
Talk about busy.
You have a list a mile long -- and that doesn't even count the things you've been rolling around in your mind.
There's also a certain someone who's been trying desperately to get it across to you that they'd like some quality time alone with you.
Pay attention to those subtle signals they're sending out.
If you get together with them, you'll be headed toward a week to remember.
Actually, I was planning on a week I couldn't remember, but ok.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Wild Wonders of Europe
From Treehugger:
Image: Wild Wonders of Europe, detail of European bee eater, by Markus Varesvuo
Our friends at Wild Wonders of Europe have proudly announced the appearance of a collection of photos capturing some of Europe's rare and awesome wildlife in National Geographic. Don't miss these amazing exclusive photos...ranging from cute and cuddly to comic with some solid spectacular in between.
To get a routine feast for the eyes, join Wild Wonders of Europe on Facebook.
Article continues: Wild Wonders of Europe Featured in National Geographic
Build-a-Bear Toys Used in Drug Operation
We've seen suitcases made out of cocaine, and a cast made out of cocaine, but this is a new low, because it uses a child's toy.
Steve McNair's death ruled a homicide
Police rule on the ex-NFL star's death, but say little about the 20-year-old woman found dead with him.
Steve McNair
Rookie cop makes heroic move after graduation
Dariel Firpo thwarts a mugger just minutes after graduating from the New York Police Academy.
Rookie cop
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What to eat after you've overindulged
If you pigged out over the Fourth of July weekend, try these six tricks to fight belly bloat fast.
What to eat after you've overindulged
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Holiday
The staff here at Carolina Naturally will be going on holiday for the next week but we will keep up with this site.
Cities where wages are rising, falling fastest
Cities in one particular state are being hit especially hard when it comes to declining salaries.
Cities where wages are rising, falling fastest
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Fatal monorail collision at Walt Disney World
An operator of a monorail at Walt Disney World died Sunday morning when two monorails crashed. Several guests were on the monorail at the time of the accident, but they are not seriously injured. It happened at the Ticket and Transportation Center station.
A person who was on the scene reported to the news stations that they head a loud explosion and saw the mangled trains in the station. They tried to run to get people out of the front of the crashed train. They saw a family make it out, but the driverThe monorails involved were the pink and purple trains, according to Local 6 in Orlando; pink was moving and hit purple, which was stationary.
Billabong fossils end Australia's dinosaur drought
The discovery of two massive plant-eating titanosaurs, and a velociraptor-like predator, promises to put Australia on the global dinosaur map at last.
Police crackdowns may encourage drug use
Tough law enforcement may have the perverse effect of making drugs more affordable.
'Hippy' monkey is a killer when starved of sex
The world's most peaceful primate is observed launching a lethal attack, giving clues to the origins of human gang warfare.
Computer reveals stone tablet 'handwriting' in a flash
Identifying individual carving styles on ancient tablets takes years of training – and even then can be up for debate – but now a computer can do it in seconds.
Stone tablet 'handwriting'
Estonians sing to lift spirits amid slump
More than 20,000 choir singers gathered Sunday to fill the air with positive vibes as Estonians took their minds off a crippling recession in a mass celebration of folk songs.
Estonia
Estonia
16 dead, about 320,000 flee homes in China floods
Residents transfer to safe places on a handmade rafts in the flood in Liuzhou, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Saturday July 4, 2009.
Full Story
Full Story
In Honduras coup the truth is as strange as any banana republic fiction
The bloodless army-backed coup that has engulfed Honduras has reminded the world of the original banana republic - with more implausible twists than a Graham Greene novel.
Banana Republic
Banana Republic
Is Mark Sanford right in the head?
South Carolina governor Mark Sanford just gave an interview with AP saying that his mistress is his soul mate but he wants to reconcile with his wife for the kids and his career.
In answer to the initial question: NO. He's a repugican ... enough said.
Entire High-Rise Building Tips Over
A newly built and unoccupied 13-story apartment building in Shanghai fell over with no apparent provocation.
Entire High-Rise Building Tips Over
Entire High-Rise Building Tips Over
Don't make me hurt you, old man
That's when the lad found out that the old man had been an army boxer with Her Majesty's Royal Engineers.
Oops!
Don't make me hurt you, old man
Oops!
Don't make me hurt you, old man
Man outlives savings — twice
At 107, Larry Haubner is vigorous as ever, but his money is about to run out again.
Man outlives savings — twice
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Most overlooked car-safety hazards
Preventing these common problems from getting out of hand will keep you safe and save you money.
10 most overlooked car-safety hazards
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Daily Almanac
Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009.
There are 179 days left in the year.
The moon is waxing.
Today In History July 5, 2009
There are 179 days left in the year.
The moon is waxing.
Today In History July 5, 2009
Our Readers
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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Berlin, Berlin, Germany
London, England, United Kingdom
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Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
as well as Vietnam, Wales, Italy, and the United States
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Troms, Troms, Norway
Genk, Limburg, Belgium
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
London, England, United Kingdom
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
as well as Vietnam, Wales, Italy, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
You will wake up with a lot of high energy coursing through your body this morning, which will go a long way toward fueling some high productivity!
This is a great day to tackle that project you've been putting off for so long -- cleaning the garage, organizing your clutter, balancing your checkbook, cleaning out the refrigerator.
The things that you were dreading will suddenly be enjoyable for you, so make the most of it.
Dig in.
You'll feel a great sense of accomplishment.
You bet ... just as soon as that high energy arrives
You will wake up with a lot of high energy coursing through your body this morning, which will go a long way toward fueling some high productivity!
This is a great day to tackle that project you've been putting off for so long -- cleaning the garage, organizing your clutter, balancing your checkbook, cleaning out the refrigerator.
The things that you were dreading will suddenly be enjoyable for you, so make the most of it.
Dig in.
You'll feel a great sense of accomplishment.
You bet ... just as soon as that high energy arrives
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan - especially on the Fourth of July.
Memphis Police Alert: Beware of Strange Ice Cream Vendor
Memphis Police are asking parents to be extra vigilant when the ice cream man drives through your neighborhood.
Beware of Strange Ice Cream Vendor
Beware of Strange Ice Cream Vendor
Honeymoon's Over After Bride Spends Too Much Time in Restroom
Divorce is in the offing as an unnamed husband decided he'd had enough in terms of waiting for his bride of one week at the airport. While waiting for their plane back from their honeymoon trip, she'd gone into the restroom for an undisclosed period of time, and rather than miss the plane, he left without her.
Virtual Embezzlement Used to Pay for Real World Debts
Virtual goods are big business nowadays, in online worlds like Second Life and World of Warcraft, so much so there is discussion over taxing profits made from such goods. Real as the virtual reality is, someone in the online game EVE Online stole virtual money from the virtual bank he ran and exchanged it for real cash.
Couple condemned to live together
Breaking up is hard to do - especially for Joanne and Paul Basset, who are divorcing but condemned by the credit crunch to lead separate lives in the same house because they can't sell it.
Couple condemned to live together
Couple condemned to live together
New dinosaur species found in Australia
Researchers find "Banjo," "Matilda," and "Clancy" in a 98 million-year-old geological deposit.
3 new dinosaur species found in Australia
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Why people are getting taller
A century ago, citizens of the Netherlands were among the shortest in the world.
Why people are getting taller
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Sarah Palin's puzzling resignation
Sarah Palin's decision to resign as Alaska governor raises more questions than it answers.
Sarah Palin's puzzling resignation
Ex-NFL star Steve McNair dead at 36
Long-time quarterback Steve McNair is found fatally shot in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ex-NFL star Steve McNair dead at 36
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North Korea launches 7 more missiles
In an apparent slap at the U.S. on Independence Day, North Korea fires a salvo of ballistic missiles off its east coast.
North Korea launches 7 more missiles
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Ginger for nausea
It's something most of us have felt from time to time -- getting sick to your stomach can ruin your day.
Ginger for nausea
Ginger for nausea
Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
Besides being the Fourth of July or Independence Day today is also
the International Day of Cooperatives.
the International Day of Cooperatives.
Daily Alamnac
Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2009. There are 180 days left in the year.
Today's Birthdays: Actress Gloria Stuart is 99. Conductor Mitch Miller is 98. Advice columnist Pauline Phillips is 91.
The United States is 233
The United States is 233
President Obama's Weekly Address
Remarks of President Barack Obama
Weekly Address
The White House
July 4, 2009
Hello and Happy Fourth of July, everybody. This weekend is a time to get together with family and friends, kick back, and enjoy a little time off. And I hope that’s exactly what all of you do. But I also want to take a moment today to reflect on what I believe is the meaning of this distinctly American holiday.
Today, we are called to remember not only the day our country was born – we are also called to remember the indomitable spirit of the first American citizens who made that day possible.
We are called to remember how unlikely it was that our American experiment would succeed at all; that a small band of patriots would declare independence from a powerful empire; and that they would form, in the new world, what the old world had never known – a government of, by, and for the people.
That unyielding spirit is what defines us as Americans. It is what led generations of pioneers to blaze a westward trail.
It is what led my grandparents’ generation to persevere in the face of a Depression and triumph in the face of tyranny.
It is what led generations of American workers to build an industrial economy unrivalled around the world.
It is what has always led us, as a people, not to wilt or cower at a difficult moment, but to face down any trial and rise to any challenge, understanding that each of us has a hand in writing America’s destiny.
That is the spirit we are called to show once more. We are facing an array of challenges on a scale unseen in our time. We are waging two wars. We are battling a deep recession. And our economy – and our nation itself – are endangered by festering problems we have kicked down the road for far too long: spiraling health care costs; inadequate schools; and a dependence on foreign oil.
Meeting these extraordinary challenges will require an extraordinary effort on the part of every American. And that is an effort we cannot defer any longer.
Now is the time to lay a new foundation for growth and prosperity. Now is the time to revamp our education system, demand more from teachers, parents, and students alike, and build schools that prepare every child in America to outcompete any worker in the world.
Now is the time to reform an unsustainable health care system that is imposing crushing costs on families, businesses, large and small, and state and federal budgets. We need to protect what works, fix what’s broken, and bring down costs for all Americans. No more talk. No more delay. Health care reform must happen this year.
And now is the time to meet our energy challenge – one of the greatest challenges we have ever confronted as a people or as a planet. For the sake of our economy and our children, we must build on the historic bill passed by the House of Representatives, and make clean energy the profitable kind of energy so that we can end our dependence on foreign oil and reclaim America’s future.
These are some of the challenges that our generation has been called to meet. And yet, there are those who would have us try what has already failed; who would defend the status quo. They argue that our health care system is fine the way it is and that a clean energy economy can wait. They say we are trying to do too much, that we are moving too quickly, and that we all ought to just take a deep breath and scale back our goals.
These naysayers have short memories. They forget that we, as a people, did not get here by standing pat in a time of change. We did not get here by doing what was easy. That is not how a cluster of 13 colonies became the United States of America.
We are not a people who fear the future. We are a people who make it. And on this July 4th, we need to summon that spirit once more. We need to summon the same spirit that inhabited Independence Hall two hundred and thirty-three years ago today.
That is how this generation of Americans will make its mark on history. That is how we will make the most of this extraordinary moment. And that is how we will write the next chapter in the great American story. Thank you, and Happy Fourth of July.
Our Readers
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Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Pelotas, Rio Grande Du Sol, Brazil
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Sofia, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
London, England, United Kingdom
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
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Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Pelotas, Rio Grande Du Sol, Brazil
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
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Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
When you're put into a situation that involves delicate egos today, trust your judgment and play to fairness.
You have the strength of your ideals supporting your actions, so do not try to anticipate what the 'right' answer is.
If you think something is a bad idea, say so.
Playing favorites won't get you far today, when it's all about setting an example of honest and fair behavior.
Impressionable eyes will be watching you.
Will do.
When you're put into a situation that involves delicate egos today, trust your judgment and play to fairness.
You have the strength of your ideals supporting your actions, so do not try to anticipate what the 'right' answer is.
If you think something is a bad idea, say so.
Playing favorites won't get you far today, when it's all about setting an example of honest and fair behavior.
Impressionable eyes will be watching you.
Will do.
Friday, July 3, 2009
World's oldest basketball shoes
These may be one of the oldest pairs of basketball sneakers in the world. The shoes were manufactured by the Colchester Rubber Company which shut down in 1893. Vintage clothing dealer Gary Pifer paid 50 cents for them at an estate sale in Vista, California.
From CafeTerra:
From CafeTerra:
"In a instant, I knew this discovery would be re-writing basketball and sneaker history, as these sneakers are 25 years older than the 1917 Converse All-Stars", added Pifer. The Colchester Rubber Co. was located in Colchester, Connecticut and was in business from 1888 to 1893.
New images of the lunar surface
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has sent back its first photos of the moon. The photo above was taken near the moon's Mare Nubium region. The man in the moon is just outside the frame. From NASA: Older craters have softened edges, while younger craters appear crisp. (The image) shows a region 1,400 meters (0.87 miles) wide, and features as small as 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide can be discerned. The bottom (faces) lunar north.
Australian dinosaur that lived 98M years ago found
Scientists have confirmed for the first time that Australia was once home to a dinosaur that was big, fast and terrifying, and they've named it like something from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.
North Korea airs first beer commercial
In an apparent first, North Korea, a country that struggles to feed its 24 million people, has aired a beer commercial on state television.
North Korea airs first beer commercial
North Korea airs first beer commercial
Would You Pledge Your Soul As Loan Collateral?
Ready to give your soul for a loan in these difficult economic times?
In Latvia, where the crisis has raged more than in the rest of the European Union, you can.
Your Soul As Loan Collateral?
In Latvia, where the crisis has raged more than in the rest of the European Union, you can.
Your Soul As Loan Collateral?
Blind man sees wife for first time after having a tooth inserted in his eye
Martin Jones has seen his wife for the first time after surgeons restored his sight using one of his teeth.
Chinese babies 'sold for adoption'
Dozens of baby girls in southern China have reportedly been taken from parents who broke family-planning laws, and then sold for adoption overseas.
Elderly woman calls firefighters to extinguish 'Yule Log' image on TV
Swiss firefighters called to the home of an elderly woman who reported her TV was burning discovered the "fire" was just an image of a fireplace on the screen.
Attorney General calls for investigation of Mark Sanford's actions
Attorney General Henry McMaster - a man widely expected to run for Governor in 2010 - has called for an investigation into Mark Sanford's actions.
Investigation
Sort of the pot investigating the kettle - don't you know.
Investigation
Sort of the pot investigating the kettle - don't you know.
Welcome New Readers
We at Carolina Naturally would like to welcome our newest readers in our 171st country: Lesotho
Plant life saved Earth from an icy fate
We owe our very existence to plants, which – thanks to their relationship with CO2 – have prevented the Earth from freezing over.
Plant life saved Earth
Science News
From BBC-Science:
 | | Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research in the journal Science. |
| Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda. | | The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon. |
tips for healthier grilling
If barbecue is on the menu, here's how to minimize its health hazards.
7 tips for healthier grilling
Also:
Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska governor
In a surprise announcement, the former vice presidential candidate says she'll leave office July 26.
Sarah Palin resigns
Of all the many readers comments from all over the web at the news of her 'resignation' one of the best is "Don't rule out the possibility that she simply wants to devote more time to exploiting her family."
Masses yearn for trip to top of Lady Liberty
It's hot, crowded, and a 354-step climb — and throngs of people can't wait to visit.
Lady Liberty
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Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
Today the Earth is a Aphelion.
It is also, Compliment Your Mirror Day and the Holiest of Holies of every Goth everywhere - Stay Out Of The Sun Day.
It is also, Compliment Your Mirror Day and the Holiest of Holies of every Goth everywhere - Stay Out Of The Sun Day.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Kungsbacka, Hallands Lan, Sweden
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Newcastle, Wales, United Kingdom
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Como, Lombardia, Italy
Makati, Rizal, Philippines
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Kungsbacka, Hallands Lan, Sweden
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Newcastle, Wales, United Kingdom
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Como, Lombardia, Italy
Makati, Rizal, Philippines
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
You're in the mood to shop, big time, and to buy whatever it is you're absolutely sure no one else has -- or, at the very least, no one you know.
Before you whip out that plastic, though, think about this one thing: If you really want to be different, why not put your credit cards and your checkbook away and redo something you own -- in your very own way.
Invest in some paint and a couple of stencils.
You might end up with a profitable part-time business.
Well, my last painting netted some serious coin, why not?!
You're in the mood to shop, big time, and to buy whatever it is you're absolutely sure no one else has -- or, at the very least, no one you know.
Before you whip out that plastic, though, think about this one thing: If you really want to be different, why not put your credit cards and your checkbook away and redo something you own -- in your very own way.
Invest in some paint and a couple of stencils.
You might end up with a profitable part-time business.
Well, my last painting netted some serious coin, why not?!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Foot-in-Mouth: Why We Do It
Scientists have figured out one surprising reason why we make social gaffes we desperately wish to avoid: Ironically, the very act of trying to avoid saying or doing something can sometimes cause it to happen.
"When these things do happen we sort of smile and look the other way," said Daniel Wegner, a psychologist at Harvard University. "The curious thing is it's the desire not to do those things that seems to increase the likelihood of doing them."
In the July 3 issue of the journal Science, Wegner describes accumulating evidence that suggests many of our embarrassing moments are the result of miscommunications between conscious and unconscious mental processes.
Read the rest here.
Senate Democrats call for public option health plan, fee on companies not offering insurance
Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees.
Drug-resistant flu seen in patient
Health officials have confirmed a case of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, the leading pharmaceutical weapon against the new virus.
Dangers In Our Home - Mold & More!
There are numerous symptoms & conditions that have been associated with mold. Fatigue, runny stuffy nose, sleeplessness, rapid weight gain or loss, hair loss, dry skin, asthma, COPD, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, chronic pain, numbness, leaky gut, blurred vision, behavioral changes, rage, tooth issues, insulin resistance, IBS, fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivity (Toxic Encephalopathy), constipation and or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, heart failure, and this list also goes on. (Shoemaker, 2005). Mycotoxins send the immune system into overdrive, which leads to inflammatory conditions. In most cases, individuals who are being affected by mold suffer many of these symptoms as well as their pets. Children 11 and under, are more susceptible as their immune systems are still at a very early stage of development. Recent research revealed that SIDS may be caused by mold growth in mattresses (Sprott, 2009, Sheppard, 2004). Mold can accumulate from spilled juices, milk, and urine as well as from exposure in a structure, which already has a mold problem. Used mattresses obtained due to affordability or given by family can also contain mold and it’s mycotoxins. Baby mattresses are at times considered family air looms and can be used repeatedly. Mycotoxins can be dangerous enough! However, these toxins can also be combined with other hazardous chemicals used as fire retardants. This will be addressed later in this paper.
Baaad news? Global warming now shrinking sheep
Like the wool sweater that emerges from the dryer a size too small, global warming seems to be shrinking sheep.
Global warming now shrinking sheep
Global warming now shrinking sheep
Monster in the Sewer
There's a 'Monster' in the Sewers of Raleigh, North CarolinaCheck out its undulations.
Feds seize Madoff penthouse, wife leaves
Marshals seize Bernard Madoff's $7 million penthouse and send wife Ruth packing.
Feds seize Madoff penthouse
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Only in America
Only in America... do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'.
Headlines
Headlines:
- Obama to Russia: Time to move past Cold War
- U.S. Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan 'Sword' campaign
- White House close to deal with hospitals on major cost cuts
- Did a hacker threaten Sanford and Chapur over love-affair emails?
- Los Angeles police under scrutiny in handling of Jackson death
- Baaaad news: Is global warming now shrinking Scottish sheep?
- Mich. couple unearths 1,100-year-old mastodon in yard
- NKorea fires missiles; launch toward US feared
- Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan campaign
- US vice president in Iraq
- FBI notes: Saddam Hussein sought familiar refuge
- OAS chief says sanctions likely in Honduras
- Court decriminalizes gay sex in Indian capital
- French: Air France plane hit the sea belly first
Question and Answwer
Question: Why do some people take an instant aversion to banjo players?
Answer: It saves time in the long run.
Answer: It saves time in the long run.
He's outta luck says the judge
Anthony Beninati sued the organizers of Burning Man because he said they failed to restrain him from walking into a fire. He lost the lawsuit.
Beninati's complaint stated that when he approached the bonfire, the flames were still roughly 40 feet high. He walked around the bonfire three times, each time "circling a little closer to the fire." Eventually, he walked still closer, into what was variously described as an area of "embers," "low flames," "burning remnants," and "a spot where there was fire on either side of him." Basically, he had walked inside a huge bonfire. Then, as you might have expected, he tripped on something and fell into the actual fiery part of the bonfire, burning his hands.In his deposition, Beninati admitted he knew "fire was dangerous and caused burns" before he walked into one. He knew there was some possibility of falling into said fire. He admitted no one affiliated with the defendants asked him to walk into the fire or told him it would be safe to do so. But he testified that he did not think it would be dangerous to walk into the fire, although he knew it "was not 'absolutely safe, because there [was] a fire present.'" And, as noted, fire is hot.
North Korea Ups the Ante With Latest Missile Launch
North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles on Thursday, further stoking tension in the region that was already high due to Pyongyang's nuclear test and threats to boost its nuclear arsenal in response to U.N. sanctions.
North Korea Ups the Ante With Latest Missile Launch
North Korea Ups the Ante With Latest Missile Launch
Shady mattress deliveryman robbed homes while working
A Wisconsin man was charged with felony theft Tuesday after he stole more than $6,000 of jewelry from a Wilson home while delivering a mattress.
Rosemead, California bans marijuana dispensaries and adult stores
The city council adopted Tuesday a temporary ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries and adult stores in the city.
Though Rosemead doesn't currently have any marijuana dispensaries, strip clubs, or sex shops, it has seen recent interest from potential business developers interested in the market, according to Brian Saeki, community development director for the city.
The city has no ordinance to regulate pot dispensaries, and its rules for adult businesses are outdated, so the city council voted unanimously to place emergency moratoriums on both types of business while city laws are updated, Saeki explained.
The moratoriums are for 45 days each, though the one for marijuana dispensaries could be extended because a lawsuit regarding legality of such stores is expected to be decided in August or September and it could effect local rules.
When the marijuana dispensary issue came up, city staff determined the ordinance on adult businesses also needed updating, Saeki said. Recent changes to state law could effect how current regulations are interpreted, he said.
The city is not allowed constitutionally to permanently ban adult businesses, but current Rosemead regulations are "fairly restrictive," Saeki said. They place regulations on where adult businesses can open, permits that must be obtained, and the type of landscaping and security they must have.
The temporary moratorium will allow the city to update the law. Saeki said public feedback has suggested the community does not want rules to be relaxed.
Though Rosemead doesn't currently have any marijuana dispensaries, strip clubs, or sex shops, it has seen recent interest from potential business developers interested in the market, according to Brian Saeki, community development director for the city.
The city has no ordinance to regulate pot dispensaries, and its rules for adult businesses are outdated, so the city council voted unanimously to place emergency moratoriums on both types of business while city laws are updated, Saeki explained.
The moratoriums are for 45 days each, though the one for marijuana dispensaries could be extended because a lawsuit regarding legality of such stores is expected to be decided in August or September and it could effect local rules.
When the marijuana dispensary issue came up, city staff determined the ordinance on adult businesses also needed updating, Saeki said. Recent changes to state law could effect how current regulations are interpreted, he said.
The city is not allowed constitutionally to permanently ban adult businesses, but current Rosemead regulations are "fairly restrictive," Saeki said. They place regulations on where adult businesses can open, permits that must be obtained, and the type of landscaping and security they must have.
The temporary moratorium will allow the city to update the law. Saeki said public feedback has suggested the community does not want rules to be relaxed.
Doomed Air France flight fell intact into sea
Investigators announce new evidence in the mysterious crash that killed 228 passengers last month.
Air France flight fell intact into sea
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Leaked flier puts newspaper in hot seat
An offer from Washington Post's publisher casts doubt on the esteemed paper's ethical practices.
Leaked flier puts newspaper in hot seat
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Views from scary 103rd-floor glass balcony
What's it like to peer through the Sears Tower's new glass floor — 1,353 feet above the street?
103rd-floor glass balcony
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Job market takes big step back
Employers slashed larger-than-expected jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high.
Big step back
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Unusual Holidays and Celebration
Today is the Halfway Point of 2009
and it happens to be I Forgot Day.
and it happens to be I Forgot Day.
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La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia
Pune, Mahrashtra, India
Surabaya, San, Yemen
London, England, United Kingdom
Bussels, Brussels-Hoofstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Mumbai, Mahrashtra, India
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Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal
As well as Scotland, Netherlands, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
You're officially off duty now.
And after everything you've been doing lately, even someone as hardworking and diligent as you are wouldn't be able to think of a single reason why you shouldn't be entitled to some serious, guilt-free time off.
Now that you've actually been given a chance to sit back and relax, don't mess around.
Do it up right.
Get yourself a few movies, a pizza and some ice cream -- oh, and company.
You'll probably want company.
Oh, Yeah!
You're officially off duty now.
And after everything you've been doing lately, even someone as hardworking and diligent as you are wouldn't be able to think of a single reason why you shouldn't be entitled to some serious, guilt-free time off.
Now that you've actually been given a chance to sit back and relax, don't mess around.
Do it up right.
Get yourself a few movies, a pizza and some ice cream -- oh, and company.
You'll probably want company.
Oh, Yeah!
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