Jobs bill may hold empty promise
Tax experts and business leaders are skeptical that Obama's employment bill will create many jobs.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Yoga moves to do anytime, anywhere
Yoga moves to do anytime, anywhere
You can get the benefits of yoga even while at a desk or in the kitchen, or right before bed.
A unique new playground for the elderly
A unique new playground for the elderly
Aimed at those over 60, the exercise area will offer six special low-impact devices.
Why you may be struggling with weight
Why you may be struggling with weight
Using large plates and not chewing food well can add inches to your waistline.
Psychiatric diagnoses may be renamed
Psychiatric diagnoses may be renamed
There's a new twist to how doctors will decide what's a mental disorder — and what's not.
Secrets to getting your resumé read
Secrets to getting your resumé read
Industry insiders say these eight tips will help your resumé stand out from the rest.
New name for city's train line stirs debate
New name for city's train line stirs debate
Atlanta’s re-branding of a commuter transit line draws allegations of insensitivity.
Millionaire giving away every penny
Millionaire giving away every penny
Karl Rabeder strove to make a fortune, and then realized it wasn't making him happy.
2010 automobile models to avoid
2010 automobile models to avoid
Don't buy a new car with dismal fuel economy, sloppy handling, or a weak engine.
Personality traits worth cultivating
6 personality traits worth cultivating
These qualities may be rare, but one expert says they're the ones she admires most.
Latest storm breaks mid-Atlantic records
Latest storm breaks mid-Atlantic records
Back-to-back storms bury the area in snow, breaking spirits and even forcing plows off the road.
Olympics Organizers Sweating Over Lack of Snowfall
They ain't been around here then.
From Treehugger:
"Can't we just have them water-ski instead?"
Photo via The Telegraph
While the Eastern seaboard of the US faces whiteout conditions, the host city for the Winter Olympics, set to open this Friday, is finding itself strangely short on snow. Since organizers realized that none was on the way, they have been scrambling to do all they can to ensure there's enough of the stuff to support the games. The problem is that temperatures during January were the highest on record and snowfall has been sparse. Conditions are so balmy, in fact, residents have been seen wearing shorts.
Article continues: Olympics Organizers Sweating Over Lack of Snowfall
38% of World's Land in Danger of Turning into Desert
If you're not familiar with desertification, it might be time to get acquainted. The term describes the process where land in drier areas becomes subject to 'extreme deterioration' as a result of human activities. It can be caused by any combination of the following: overgrazing, extracting too much water from aquifers, rerouting of water from its natural sources to population centers, and yes, warming climate. And a new report in the International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment has some pretty terrifying news: over a 3rd of the world's surface is in danger of desertification.
Article continues: 38% of World's Land in Danger of Turning into Desert
Anthrax-laced heroin kills users
Heroin laced with anthrax has killed nearly a dozen people and sickened many more in the UK and Germany over the last three months.
From The Guardian:
The surge of cases – the most serious anthrax outbreak in the UK in recent times – has puzzled police and health experts, who remain uncertain how or where the heroin became infected. The frequently lethal bacteria is mostly found in animals in Asia and Africa, and very rarely occurs in Europe.They are investigating whether the heroin was contaminated at its likely source in Afghanistan, perhaps from contaminated soils or contact with infected animal skins, or was infected by a cutting agent used by drugs dealers or traffickers closer to Europe...
Dr. Arif Rajpura, the director of public health with NHS Blackpool, repeated warnings to heroin users to stop taking the drug or watch closely for unusual symptoms, including rashes, swelling, severe headaches or high temperatures.
Carnivorous plant photo gallery
Smithsonian has a slideshow of ten carnivorous plants.Though the king sundew (Drosera regia) grows only in one valley in South Africa, members of the Drosera genus can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Charles Darwin devoted much of his book Insectivorous Plants to the sundews. Sticky mucilage on Drosera plants traps prey--usually an insect attracted to light reflecting off drops of dew or to the plant's reddish tentacles--and eventually suffocates it. Digestive enzymes then break down the plant's meal.
Hoisted on their own tea bag
The tea baggers are all up arms because they've been covered with the sheet of white supremacy by the most important information stream in their worldview - comic books!
Skippy has a great write up on this with many links - check it out.
Complex smells make food more filling
Food that incorporates more complex aromas appears to make you feel more full.Complex smells make food more filling
Australia's rain may have moved to Antarctica
A new attempt to explain the 40-year drought that has crippled Western Australia says it may be linked to heavy snowfall over Antarctica.
The troglodyte bat bird of South America
Is it a bird or is it a bat?The split-personality, echolocating, cave-dwelling oilbird doesn't seem to know.
Zoologger
Stinky flower is kept warm by yeast partner
A European herb, the stinking hellebore, is the only plant discovered so far that relies on another organism to generate heat.Stinky flower is kept warm by yeast partner
Resurrection: ancient humans 'rise from dead'
A man who lived 4400 years ago has become the first ancient human to have his genome sequenced – Egyptian and South American mummies could be next.
DNA reveals ancient human's face
From BBC-Science:
 |  | DNA analysis of human hair preserved for 4,000 years in Greenland's permafrost yields clues to the owner's appearance. |
Rachel names the repugican hypocrites
Joe Sudbay has this to say:
This is Rachel at her best.
Most of the traditional media types just accept the repugican talking points and criticisms of Obama without question.
But, it's quite stunning how many of them are hypocrites -- saying one thing one day, something else the next.
These are the people with whom the White House wants to work in a bipartisan manner.
Right.
Most of the traditional media types just accept the repugican talking points and criticisms of Obama without question.
But, it's quite stunning how many of them are hypocrites -- saying one thing one day, something else the next.
These are the people with whom the White House wants to work in a bipartisan manner.
Right.
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There's a lot of fodder for t.v. ads in this piece.
If there's one thing the American people don't like, it's a hypocrite.
If there's one thing the American people don't like, it's a hypocrite.
America's Taliban in action
From Crooks and Liars:
Southern Baptist Pastor Wiley Drake of Buena Park sent out an email Monday night, saying that perhaps his prayers had been answered with the death of Rep. John Murtha yesterday.
“Maybe God took him out,” Drake wrote. “Maybe God Answered our IMPRECATORY prayer that we prayed every 30 days.”
The Pennsylvania congressman, a decorated former Marine who fiercely opposed the Iraq war, died at the age of 77 after complications from gallbladder surgery.
New York Marks 75th Year Of Gator Legend
New York officials had a ceremony at City Hall marking Alligators in Sewers Day, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the popular legend.
New York Marks 75th Year Of Gator Legend
New York Marks 75th Year Of Gator Legend
Man Too Young For Child Support Claims
A Florida man says the state is trying to force him to pay child support for a child who was born when he was 7 years old.
Man Too Young For Child Support Claims
*****
You know, he just might have a point
While it is 'physically possible' (but damn rare in Humans of that age) that he could have fathered a child at seven years of age it is highly unlikely.
Man Too Young For Child Support Claims
*****
You know, he just might have a point
While it is 'physically possible' (but damn rare in Humans of that age) that he could have fathered a child at seven years of age it is highly unlikely.
Man accused of tattooing toddler's rear end
Police say an Ohio man tattooed the letter "A" on the rear end of a 1-year-old girl visiting his home.
Man accused of tattooing toddler's rear end
Man accused of tattooing toddler's rear end
Connecticut school cafeteria worker, teen face charges after food fight turns into real fight
A Connecticut school cafeteria worker and a 13-year-old girl face criminal charges after police said a food fight turned into a real fight.
Food fight turns into real fight
Food fight turns into real fight
California Man Allegedly Tried To Buy Boys' Urine
Manhattan Beach police have arrested a man they claim tried to buy urine from boys at an elementary school.
California Man Allegedly Tried To Buy Boys' Urine
That is so wrong on so many levels!
California Man Allegedly Tried To Buy Boys' Urine
That is so wrong on so many levels!
And I Quote
- The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshiped anything but himself.
- ~ Sir Richard Francis Burton
War widows fight broken promises
War widows fight broken promises
A federal law deprives military wives of some benefits from their husband's service.
Credit card moves to make before Feb. 22
Credit card moves to make before Feb. 22
New regulations may bring new fees, like a $100 annual charge even with great credit.
Morans for repugicans
More repugican stupidity:
This 'sign' was spotted at Sarah Palin's rally for Rick Perry in Houston on Sunday by Bryan Fotographer at the Houston Press, who also provided the caption: "The 'Get a brain, morans' sign guy must have been busy on Sunday."
Pam Geller tries to tell Ron Reagan Jr. she knows better what his father would think of Palin
From Crooks and Liars:
Posted by David Neiwert ...
If you ever needed evidence that right-wingers have no boundaries -- in terms logic, ethics, or basic decency -- that they will not trample all over in the defense of conservative "values" and leaders, check out Pam "Atlas Wanks Shrugs" Geller earlier this week on the Joy Behar show (along with Stephanie Miller), trying to tell Ron Reagan Jr. that his father would have been a big fan of Sarah Palin:
Behar: Ronald, let me ask Ron -- why do we pay attention to this woman? She has a point.
Reagan: Well, indeed, and I think we do have to pay attention to her, unfortunately -- it's sad that we have to pay attention to her, because she's totally unqualified for high office. Yet --
Geller: Your father would love her. Your father would love her.
Miller: First of all, his father didn't quit halfway through the term.
Geller: Neither did she. Neither did she. She did not quit. The Lower 48 needed her, and she heeded the call. She did not take the easy way out.
Reagan: No, she quit. No, Pam, she quit. When you leave the governorship halfway through your first term, it's called quitting. She quit.
Geller: She came to lead the next revolution.
Reagan: Quit. Quit.
Behar: Ron, Ron -- no, I want to hear from Ron. Why would your father not like this woman?
Reagan: Because she doesn't have a thought in her head. That's why.
Geller: That's what they said about your father.
Reagan: My father knew what he stood for, you can agree with it or disagree with it, he knew how -- what he stood for, he could explain what he stood for. He was conversant in domestic and foreign policy -- she's neither! She can't explain where she stands on anything!
Geller: Your father would love her, and frankly I don't think you can speak for your father, because you -- you don't even espouse --
Reagan: No, Pam, actually, have you ever met my father, Pam? Pam, did you ever meet my father?
Geller: Did you ever meet the Founding Father. I've read everything he said. I've read everything he said.
Reagan: Did you ever meet my father? I'm asking you a simple question. You can't answer that because the answer is no. So why don't you rely on someone who knew him very well to tell you what he would think of Sarah Palin.
Behar: It's really hard for you to argue with the offspring of the guy and claim you know more than he does.
Geller: He's nothing like the father! He doesn't share the epistemology of the father. He doesn't have the nature of his father, the knowledge -- he has nothing in common with the father. Look --
Behar: He knows what his father would think rather than you.
[Crosstalk]
Reagan: Is Pam still blathering about me and my father? Oh, you are. You still haven't met him, though, right? You still didn't know him, so you're just sort of making things up as you go along, right?
Geller: You never met him either. You know, you never met him either. Do you think you're making your father proud? Do you really think you're making your father proud?
Gateway Pundit thinks Geller "destroyed" Reagan. Um, okaaaay.
See what I mean? These people are from another planet.
*****
"You never met him either. You know, you never met him either." That is what crack with do to you kiddies. Telling Ron he never met his father ... the bitch is insane. Then again, she's a wingnut so that goes without saying.
Could Lush Dimbulb Deter Pine Bark Beetles?
From Treehugger (albeit - edited for proper terminology and spelling):
Finally - a use for the blowhard!
Image credit: Elective Decisions
Jeff has already explored a whole variety of diseased and pest ridden trees this week, but the pine bark beetle's march has to be one of the biggest threats to forests in North America. Unsurprisingly, researchers are working hard to find ways to combat this debilitating pest. But some of their methods are less than conventional. Could it be that playing recordings of lush Dimbulb backwards might help deter this unwanted visitor? One debilitating pest driving another debilitating pest insane ... yes, it would work.
Could Lush Dimbulb Deter Pine Bark Beetles?
*****
Well, he makes anyone or in this case anything with a functioning brain run screaming into the night, so ...
But it does prove what those with functioning brains have known all along ... wingnuts, i.e., repugicans are dumber than bugs.
*****
Well, he makes anyone or in this case anything with a functioning brain run screaming into the night, so ...
But it does prove what those with functioning brains have known all along ... wingnuts, i.e., repugicans are dumber than bugs.
Will Roses Smell Sweeter in a Warming World?
From Treehugger:
Climate change may make flowers more fragrant. Photo by Jennifer Hattam.
"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," Shakespeare famously wrote. And the flowers sweethearts buy for future Valentine's Day gifts may smell even more fragrant, some new research suggests. But that's not necessarily a good thing.
Article continues: Will Roses Smell Sweeter in a Warming World?
A Clouded Leopard
The Sundaland clouded leopard, a new recently described species of big cat, is caught on camera in the wild for the first time.
White House mocks Sarah Palin from podium
Even the White House's top spokesman is getting in on the act of mocking former repugican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for looking to talking points written on her palm during a speech to "tea party" activists.
Full StorySmall earthquake wakes up northern Illinois
The U.S. Geological Survey said a mild, 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Illinois at about 3:59 a.m.
The epicenter of the quake was near Sycamore and Virgil, officials reported, and located about 3.1 miles underground.
The epicenter of the quake was near Sycamore and Virgil, officials reported, and located about 3.1 miles underground.
Nothing says Love like cocaine and roses
A week before Valentine's Day, a consignment of cocaine was found hidden among 20,000 roses from Latin America at Amsterdam airport, Dutch authorities said Wednesday.
Dutch find cocaine hidden among Valentine roses
Dutch find cocaine hidden among Valentine roses
Does "thinking outside the box" drive you mad?
Grumpy colleagues, slow computers and office jargon are the things that annoy workers most, according to a survey on Wednesday.
Does "thinking outside the box" drive you mad?
Does "thinking outside the box" drive you mad?
Man steals ambulance with patient inside
Authorities say a drunken man stole an ambulance from a Wisconsin ski area with the patient and paramedics still inside.
Full StoryNew blizzard slams East Coast
New blizzard slams East Coast
A second major snowstorm barrels into the region, canceling flights and closing schools.
Honda recalls 437,000 more cars
Honda recalls 437,000 more cars
Faulty air bags have led the company to recall close to 1 million vehicles worldwide.
Audit red flags for the IRS
6 audit red flags for the IRS
Knowing these warning signs can help you avoid problems with your tax return.
Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For High Winds
As if the snow, ice, sleet and rain hasn't been enough ...
Preparing for high winds is just as important as preparing for any other severe weather. If you plan ahead, you're likely to spare time, money--and in some cases, your life.
Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For High Winds
Preparing for high winds is just as important as preparing for any other severe weather. If you plan ahead, you're likely to spare time, money--and in some cases, your life.
Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For High Winds
Today is ...
Today is Wednesday, February 10, the 41st day of 2010.
There are 324 days left in the year.
Today In History February 10
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
Plimsoll Day
There are 324 days left in the year.
Today In History February 10
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
Plimsoll Day
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Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
Manila, Manila, Philippines
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Weert, Limburg, Ntherlands
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Athens, Attiki, Greece
London, England, United Kingdom
as well as Australia, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
If you didn't take an oath or write your promise in blood, you might want to consider changing your plans for tonight -- mostly because a startling message or event this morning will convince you that wherever you were planning to be isn't where you really want to end up.
You have a new beginning on tap.
Better get busy making it everything you know it can be.
After all, you're the only person who can.
You have a new beginning on tap.
Better get busy making it everything you know it can be.
After all, you're the only person who can.
OK.
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