Question: What do you call a musician without a significant other?
Answer: Homeless.
Answer: Homeless.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
See-through frog among freaky finds in Ecuador
The "glass frog" has been spotted before but some of its buddies startled researchers.
Freaky finds in Ecuador
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Sun's strange lull explained
Scientists have been puzzling in recent months over the sun's lack of spots, which signifies very low activity.
Sun's strange lull
Sun's strange lull
Bear likes Dog Food
A western Colorado woman said a "very graceful, very calm" bear crawled into her house through a pet door, ate a bowl of dog food, uprooted some herbs in pots and then left after about 10 minutes.
Colorado bear climbs into house through pet door
Colorado bear climbs into house through pet door
Fish Tale
A San Diego fisherman returned Sunday morning from a fishing trip to Mexico with quite a catch -- a 362.1-pound tuna.
362-Pound Tuna Reeled In
362-Pound Tuna Reeled In
Parents fuming over airline's mix-up
The mother of an 8-year-old who was put on the wrong plane blames the mistake on the airline's "total incompetence."
Parents fuming over airline's mix-up
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Secrets to spotting fake money
Ever gotten a bill that seemed a little off?
Here's how to tell if it's real or counterfeit.
Spotting fake money
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Gaia's evil twin: Is life its own worst enemy?
The Earth is not the nurturing mother of life of James Lovelock's famous theory – instead it is far more like murderous Medea, argues biologist Peter Ward.
Is life its own worst enemy?
Could the orang-utan be our closest relative?
Despite the similarities in our genomes, chimps might not be humanity's closest cousins after all, claims a controversial paper.
Could the orang-utan be our closest relative?
News about Dinos
From BBC:Science:
 |  | A new fossil has shed light on how the bones of a five-fingered dinosaur evolved in to a modern bird's wing. |
In the News ...
Father sentenced for biting son's toes
An Arkansas father has been convicted of felony battery and sentenced to six years in prison for disciplining his young son by biting his toes
Meet Jacob Skipworth. The Michigan man, who spent 14 years in prison for a violent home invasion, is facing criminal charges for allegedly spitting in an Egg McMuffin purchased by a cop at the McDonald's where the convicted felon worked.
Giant sandwiches a growing trend
The list of preposterous restaurant portions includes the "Ultimate Destroyer," weighing in with 4 1/2 pounds of meat.
Giant sandwiches
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Kiss costs high school student a diploma
A simple gesture at a high school commencement keeps one boy from graduating and leaves his mother outraged.
Kiss costs high school student a diploma
Gas prices rise for 50th straight day
The streak in climbing pump prices is the longest in records dating to 1996.
Gas prices rise for 50th straight day - What gives
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Fishing For A Mermaid
Her mother says it wasn't what she was fishing for, but Tegan Humphrey, 6, won the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby with a 138.8-pound catch.
Fishing For A Mermaid, Landing A Big Fish
Fishing For A Mermaid, Landing A Big Fish
Boy Scout forced to drink urine at Scout camp
A North Florida man and three teenagers face criminal charges after forcing a boy to drink urine at a Boy Scout Camp near Jacksonville.
Scout camp
Scout camp
Arrested for Art
A May 31, 2009 handout photo released by Joseph Carnevale
When Joseph Carnevale chopped up three stolen orange and white traffic barrels from a construction site to create a massive sculpture of a roadside monster thumbing a ride, the North Carolina college student said he saw it as a form of street art.
Man hides in drain for 12 hours to avoid arrest
A burglary suspect who tried to evade police by hiding in a narrow storm drain under a busy freeway for 12 hours finally agreed to give himself up after speaking to a local TV reporter on his cell phone.
Wisconsin man survives 6-story fall from bank building
A window washer survived a six-story fall from a bank building with one thought in mind - when was his safety rope going to catch?
It never did.
Gold sold like chocolate from German vending machines
Gold-Super-Markt aims to introduce the machines at 500 locations including train stations and airports in Germany.
Blarney Stone named world's most unhygienic attraction
Researchers said the Stone, kissed by up to 400,000 people a year, rates as the most germ-filled of sites - although it admitted it had no scientific evidence to back its case.
Headlines
Headlines:
- Iranian opposition leader calls for rally to protest election
- Obama's plan to overhaul financial regs gives Fed new powers
- Ten large U.S. banks to repay $68 billion in TARP funds
- Investigator: More than 400 pieces of Air France debris found
- Macy's recalling 33,000 hooded children's sweatshirts
- Israel testing robotic snake to be used on battlefield
- Mia Farrow's brother found dead in his Vermont art gallery
- Iraq: suspect arrested in Sunni lawmaker's death
- Russia, China join pressure on North Korea to talk
- Mogadishu police chief among 17 killed in clashes
- Skirmishing ahead of new Pakistan offensive
- Greek anti-terror officer shot dead in attack
Super Spices
One teaspoon of cinnamon delivers the same antioxidant power of a half-cup of blueberries.
7 super spices that may give health a boost
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Cities where Americans can find a fresh start
Job seekers able to relocate can find affordable housing and low unemployment rates in these metro areas.
Fresh start
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North Korea warns U.S. of military retaliation
It would be a shame to see a nation wiped off the face of the earth because of an insane little man.
But if this bozo keeps it up ....
North Korea tells a funny one
But if this bozo keeps it up ....
North Korea warns the U.S. of a "thousand-fold" military strike if provoked.
North Korea tells a funny one
Our Readers
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Manila, Manila, Philippines
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Samsun, Samsun, Turkey
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
as well as Italy, Scotland, Vietnam, Wales, and the United States
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Manila, Manila, Philippines
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Samsun, Samsun, Turkey
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
as well as Italy, Scotland, Vietnam, Wales, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
No matter where you go, what the circumstances are or why you happen to be there, more often than not, you're likely to be made the honorary principal.
Most times, you either don't mind or you outright enjoy it.
But there are those moments when you don't want to be on duty.
This may be one of those times, but if you see the need for your services, you'll bite the bullet and do what's required.
Try to at least take the evening hours off.
Most times, you either don't mind or you outright enjoy it.
But there are those moments when you don't want to be on duty.
This may be one of those times, but if you see the need for your services, you'll bite the bullet and do what's required.
Try to at least take the evening hours off.
I'll try ... but it's hard when you're good.
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