The Daily Drift

The Daily Drift

Today's horoscope says:
Stop staring at that screen for a second and stretch your limbs.
Back so soon?
Didn't it feel great?
Isn't the human body amazing?
With such a fantastic, resilient piece of machinery under your care, shouldn't you take better care of it?
Now is the perfect time to direct your energy toward maintaining the machine that keeps you going day after day.

Some of our readers today have been in:

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea

Oberursel, Hessen, Germany

Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Griesheim, Hessen, Germany

Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Paris, Ile-De-France, France

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands

as well as Fiji, and the United States in such cities as Waxhaw, Milledgeville, Naperville, Flemington and more

Today is Saturday, June 19, the 170th day of 2010.

There are 195 days left in the year.

Today In History June 19

Today's unusual holidays or celebrations are:

World Juggling Day

and

World Sauntering Day

President Obama's Weekly Address

World Cup Soccer

We Were Robbed!

Ref may have cost U.S. a World Cup win

The U.S. stages a stunning comeback to tie Slovenia, but a ref's mistake robs them of a win, a writer says 

'Baffling' 

Also: 

• Expert calls for probe
• Game recap
• More World Cup coverage

Controversial World Cup referee under fire

The official from Friday's U.S.-Slovenia game is facing a stiff punishment, a source says. 

What could happen 

Also: 

• See the debated call
• Players: We were robbed
• More on the referee

Unlikely outcome gives U.S. new hope

England's stunning tie with Algeria allows the U.S. team to control its own World Cup fate.  

Clinching scenarios 

Also: 

• England booed off field
• More World Cup coverage
• World Cup schedule

Korean soccer fans

Hitler's New Fans

Slowly but steadily, a decade-old business around the dead and universally despised dictator Adolf Hitler is emerging as a small-scale industry in India.

Books and memorabilia on the German leader's life have found a steady market in some sections of Indian society where he is idolized and admired, mostly by the young.

Full Story

Father's Day presents Dad doesn't want

From the "Hey, kids, you listening?" Department:

Father's Day presents Dad doesn't want

Even if your dad loves your handmade trinkets, he'd enjoy a cool gadget more.  

Items worse than 'World's Best' gear 

Also: 

• Gadgets for Father's Day
• Classic, affordable gifts
• Find last-minute presents

Culinary DeLites

Culinary DeLites

Ranch dressings put to a blind taste test

Food experts find that one popular brand stands out because of a "well balanced" taste.  

Another is 'too tangy' 

Also: 

• Ranch chicken recipe
• Make salad dressing
• Eat fast food, stay healthy

Foods that help keep your skin from aging

Strawberries are one food packed with vitamin C, which wards off wrinkles and dryness.

Other recommendations 

Also: 

• Amazing skin for your age
• How to reduce pore size
• 10 sunburn-soothing tricks

Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints

A dishwashing mistake many people make

This common habit wastes time, money, and water, and can sometimes even harm your glassware. 

Expert advice 

Also: 

• Foods that save you time
• Over-the-top kitchen tech
• Ways to save water

Largest coin up for bid

World's largest gold coin on auction block

This ultra-rare Canadian coin measures 21 inches in diameter and weighs 220 pounds.  

How much it may fetch 

Also: 

• Finding rare coins
• Faulkner items on block
• $1.2 million for lyrics

Things They Won't Tell You

Things They Won't Tell You

What sunscreen ratings won't tell you

The SPF scale neglects a key detail about how well a sunscreen can protect your skin.  

Best times to apply it 

Also: 

• Do wrinkle serums work?
• Clothes for sun safety
• Quick sunburn remedies

Ziggy

Pronounced Dead: Ronnie Lee Gardner, First U.S. Firing Squad Execution in 14 Years

Full story

Ronnie Lee Gardner, a convicted murderer, was executed by firing squad early Friday morning. It was the first U.S. firing squad execution in 14 years.

Facebook CEO could face Pakistan death penalty over Mohammed group

Those who think the flak over the Facebook group "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" is over because 1) the day is past (May 20) and 2) Facebook has blocked the group in Islamic countries: think again. Reportedly, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is being investigated by Pakistani police over the now-blocked group.

Full story

Tuna and Rotten Butter

Photo via National Geographic

Sea Shepherd's tactics may turn some heads, and draw the ire of many, but the activist group is proving itself incredibly effective. First, reports have surfaced that Sea Shepherd may have slashed Japan's illegal whaling catch by half. Now, in yet another daring exploit, the group's divers have saved 800 of the most endangered fish on earth, the Bluefin Tuna, from poachers -- using rotten butter to aid the rescue operation.

Article continues: Sea Shepherd Save 800 Endangered Bluefin Tuna From Poachers - With Rotten Butter

Day 59 - Judgment Day - The Strife Aquatic

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Day 59 - Judgment Day - The Strife Aquatic
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party

Dreamer

 

Ozzy Osborne

First repugicans attacked Obama for the BP escrow account, now they're blaming Obama for taking credit for it - which is it?

From PoliticalCorrection.org:

Earlier in the week, the repugican study committee (the caucus of House wingnuts) issued a press release calling BP's decision to open a $20 billion escrow account to compensate Gulf residents hurt by the BP spill a "Chicago-style political shakedown." Tom Price (reptile-GA), chairman of rsc, commented, "in an administration that appears not to respect fundamental American principles, it is important to note that there is no legal authority for the President to compel a private company to set up or contribute to an escrow account."

Now, Trent Franks (retard-AZ), another member of the rsc, is attacking President Obama from a different angle. In a press release, Franks does not accuse the White House of a "shakedown," but rather blasts the president for his supposed dishonesty in taking credit for the creation of the escrow account.

Shoe

Where to retire on Social Security alone

Where to retire on Social Security alone

In these countries, you can live well on the average monthly benefits check, or even less.  

Dramatically lower costs 

Also: 

• Harder to downsize now
• How to save from scratch
• Cheapest countries

On The Job

On The Job

Careers with the most job security

Nurses, teachers, and truck drivers have far less to fear in tough economic times.

One safe career also earns $112K 

Also: 

• Hot jobs of the future
• How to work from home
• Find salary information

*****

Multimillion-dollar mansion markdowns

Multimillion-dollar mansion markdowns

The luxury market isn't immune from the prolonged housing slump, prompting huge price cuts.

See the photos 

Also: 

• Where the rich are moving
• A mattress for $33,000
• Homes of billionaires

Home improvements that don't pay off

Home improvements that don't pay off

For most projects, the value added doesn't come close to justifying the cost.  

What sellers should do instead 

Also: 

• Big mortgage scam bust
• Where the rich are moving
• How to pick a realtor

Broom Hilda

Colorado bikini coffee shop closes following boycott

A suburban Denver coffee shop whose bikini-clad baristas prompted a boycott has closed its doors.

Full story

Woman with phobia of monkeys attacked by monkeys

From the "It's a Kismet thing, you know" Department:

Full story

A British woman was attacked by a pack of monkeys after she went to a Thai resort to confront her fear of ... monkeys.

Rednecks and other assorted weirdos

Rednecks and other assorted weirdos

The ten wackiest attractions in America

10 wackiest attractions in America

The destinations include a "Stonehenge" made of cars, a huge twine ball, and a mysterious tilted building.  

Locations 

Also: 

• See related photos
• Last-minute travel deals
• Road trip planning tips

Taxman

 

The Beatles Taxman Cartoon

From 1967, the Beatles dream they are back in the time of  Merry Olde England, and try to pay Ringo's whopping tax bill with the aid of Robin Hood and that swingin' hepcat, Little John!

Pampered chihuahua inherits millions

From the "Some dogs have all the luck" Department:

Pampered chihuahua inherits millions

In her will, Miami heiress Gail Posner left her beloved dogs with a much bigger inheritance than her son.

Lawsuit filed 

Also: 

• More about Gail Posner
• Celebs and their pets
• Best pet videos

Thirty-one inch handlebar mustache wins US crown

The proud owner of a 31in handlebar mustache has been named king of American facial hair.

San Fransisco Bay's Larry McClure picked up the prestigious award thanks to hours of hard graft on his lip warmer. He spends 45 minutes washing, drying and plastering it in hair spray every morning.

McClure said that if he can get sponsorship, he will take his winning tash to the world championships.

The competition is run by Beard Team USA who represent the America at the biennial World Beard and Mustache Championships. BTUSA promote "the worldwide appreciation of facial hair, fun and friendship ... and opposes discrimination against the bearded, mustached, sideburned, or goateed".