How to fit more people on airlines
A design company comes up with a way to fit up to 50 percent more passengers on planes.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
How to fit more people on airlines
Obama reveals tougher persona
Obama reveals tougher persona
After drawing fire for his "nice guy" style, the president shows the world a bolder side.
ACORN fights back
ACORN fights back
The embattled group is launching a campaign to hold on to millions in federal funds.
It's a hoard all right
Amateur unearths huge treasure hoard
A man prowling with his metal detector stumbles across a treasure that could help rewrite history.
Daily Almanac
Today is Thursday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2009.
There are 98 days left in the year.
Today in History.
There are 98 days left in the year.
Today in History.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Melbourne, Victoria, Canada
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Szeged, Csongard, Hungary
as well as Singapore, Brazil, and the United States
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Melbourne, Victoria, Canada
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Szeged, Csongard, Hungary
as well as Singapore, Brazil, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
All kinds of breakthroughs and positive developments can be yours if you concentrate on strategies related to your property, investments, products or services.
An especially keen insight and plenty of background information could turn difficult decisions into child's play.
That idea for transforming a hobby into a moneymaking opportunity also deserves another look.
Focus on building gradually.
Who knows what kind of an empire you can develop?
Who knows, indeed!
All kinds of breakthroughs and positive developments can be yours if you concentrate on strategies related to your property, investments, products or services.
An especially keen insight and plenty of background information could turn difficult decisions into child's play.
That idea for transforming a hobby into a moneymaking opportunity also deserves another look.
Focus on building gradually.
Who knows what kind of an empire you can develop?
Who knows, indeed!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A first for the famed Hope Diamond
A first for the famed Hope Diamond
The world's largest blue diamond has never been viewed publicly in its current state.
Dimbulb Spews
Dimbulb spews and gets it handed back to his fat arse in spades
The Army, the Marines do not have uniforms that fit that big an ass.
~ Lush Dimbulb, railing against Hillary
And the responses are:
The Army, the Marines do not have uniforms that fit that big an ass.
~ Lush Dimbulb, railing against Hillary
And the responses are:
A genuine rarity--Rush shows interest in a woman's rear end.
~ AB-001
Hey Rush...Mrs. Clinton is a mother in her 60s. What explains your lard bottom?
...and indeed, what explains your fixation with other people's backslides?
~ epkklk851
The Army didn't have a uniform that could fit both a fat ass and a pilonidal cyst either, eh, Rush?
~ Easy to refute wingnuts,
Since when is this guy an expert on military uniforms?
Like many of the leaders on the right, Rush refused to wear one.
~ worrierking,
Of the many responses to this stupidity from Lush this one is the best:
She does have more curves than the average adolescent Dominican boy.
~ Col Sanders
Like many of the leaders on the right, Rush refused to wear one.
~ worrierking,
Of the many responses to this stupidity from Lush this one is the best:
She does have more curves than the average adolescent Dominican boy.
~ Col Sanders
Census Worker Found Hanging with "Fed" Written on His Chest
The FBI is investigating the hanging death of Bill Sparkman, 51, a U.S. Census field worker who was found near a Kentucky cemetery.
His body was found Sept. 12th, but what has raised the interest of the FBI is the word "fed" which was scrawled on Sparkman's chest.
His body was found Sept. 12th, but what has raised the interest of the FBI is the word "fed" which was scrawled on Sparkman's chest.
It is already starting ... the direct result of the wing-nut calls for violence and hatred!
Repugicans Attempt to Block U.S. Agency's CO2 Rules
Repugicans are trying to block the Obama administration for a year from issuing regulations restricting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, oil refineries and factories.
Canadian delegation leads walkout as Ahmadinejad speaks
The Canadian delegation leads walkout as Ahmadinejad speaks Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends the first day of the UN General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York on September 23, 2009.
Canadian delegation leads walkout as Ahmadinejad speaks
Canadian delegation leads walkout as Ahmadinejad speaks
ACORN Sues Filmmakers
ACORN has filed a lawsuit against the makers of a hidden-camera video that showed employees of its Baltimore office giving tax advice to a man posing as a pimp and a woman posing as a prostitute.
ACORN Sues Filmmakers
ACORN Sues Filmmakers
Teacher Stabbed to Death at Tyler, TX High School
Todd R. Henry, a music therapist for special needs students at John Tyler High School, was stabbed by a student earlier this morning.He later died, and the student has been taken into custody.
Gadhafi's fiery speech makes waves
Gadhafi's fiery speech makes waves
The Libyan leader's U.N. tirade caps weeks of drama and sparks interest online.
Antarctic coastal ice thinning surprises experts
Scientists are surprised at how extensively coastal ice in Antarctica and Greenland is thinning, according to a study Wednesday that could help predict rising sea levels linked to climate change.
What to stash or trash
Which documents to stash or trash
Some papers need to be kept forever, others for a few years, and some not at all.
Most remote inhabited spot on earth
Most remote inhabited spot on earth
These islands are 1,700 miles offshore and are visited by a mail ship only once a year.
NC airline hit with EEOC suit after CEO's arrest
A charter airline that once operated as Hooters Air has quit ferrying NBA stars and rockers as it struggles against lost contracts and a felony charge against its CEO for allegedly failing to make payments on his employees' group health insurance.
NC airline hit with EEOC suit after CEO's arrest
NC airline hit with EEOC suit after CEO's arrest
America's happiest workers
Survey finds America's happiest workers
A poll of more than 100,000 Americans reveals careers with the most-satisfied employees.
Money isn't everything
Money isn't everything
Also:
Why banks take so long to credit deposits
Why banks take so long to credit deposits
Banks seem quick to withdraw funds, but take their sweet time to credit deposits.
Foods that help you sleep better
Foods that help you sleep better
Eating nonfat popcorn 30 minutes before bed will help your brain relax.
Winning the Lottery
Did you hear about the New 3 Million Dollar Alabama State Lottery?
It pays the "winner" 3 dollars a year for a million years.
Torture Doesn't Work and Here's Why
While we wait for Dick Cheney, the Pentagon, or the CIA to release evidence that "enhanced interrogation techniques" produced useful, truthful intelligence that could not be obtained without torture, neuroscientists are weighing in on how likely torture is to elicit such information—and they are not impressed. Self imposed homework
A schoolboy gave himself a monster piece of homework...writing a 455-page book about President Barack Obama's journey to the White House.
The schoolboy who has written a book on Obama
The schoolboy who has written a book on Obama
Ahmadinejad urges Obama to see Iran as a 'friend'
From the "He's funny, ain't he" Department:
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend instead of a threat ahead of addresses both leaders will give to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.In Archaeological News
Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered a ritual bath in Jerusalem that was likely used by Jewish pilgrims coming to the temple two millenia ago.
Bath used by Temple pilgrims found in Jerusalem
Bath used by Temple pilgrims found in Jerusalem
Man who Made Toddler Smoke Pot Gets 10 Years
An Ohio man who videotaped himself forcing his 18-month-old niece to smoke marijuana has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Man who Made Toddler Smoke Pot Gets 10 Years
Should have been 100 years!
Man who Made Toddler Smoke Pot Gets 10 Years
Should have been 100 years!
10 ways to keep your boss happy
10 ways to keep your boss happy
The key to keeping your job is making your manager realize you're valuable — and very cool.
Don't expect U.S. to fix it all
Don't expect U.S. to fix it all
In a remarkably blunt address to the U.N., President Obama challenges America's critics.
Teen shows off wild talent
Teen shows off wild talent
This 14-year-old "Jurassic Park" fan makes a big impression by mimicking animals.
Red Dawn
Huge dust storm chokes Sydney
A storm shrouds eastern Australia in red dust, causing chaos at airports and forcing people indoors.
Daily Almanac
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2009.
There are 99 days left in the year.
Today In History September 23, 2009
There are 99 days left in the year.
Today In History September 23, 2009
Our Readers
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Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Helmond, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
London, England, United Kingdom
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Cairo, AL Qahirah, Egypt
Melbourne,Victoria, Australia
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Helmond, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
London, England, United Kingdom
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Cairo, AL Qahirah, Egypt
Melbourne,Victoria, Australia
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Few things in life are more exciting than gossip, and you are going to get some of the juiciest news today!
The information you get could be more incendiary than you realize, so make sure you don't share it too quickly.
Spreading this kind of dirt at full speed could land you in hot water.
You need to be careful and go slowly.
Wait until you know the coast is clear before you start spilling the beans.
Otherwise, you could get a reputation as someone who can't keep secrets.
That will never happen.
Few things in life are more exciting than gossip, and you are going to get some of the juiciest news today!
The information you get could be more incendiary than you realize, so make sure you don't share it too quickly.
Spreading this kind of dirt at full speed could land you in hot water.
You need to be careful and go slowly.
Wait until you know the coast is clear before you start spilling the beans.
Otherwise, you could get a reputation as someone who can't keep secrets.
That will never happen.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Want to know medical secrets?
Thirteen per cent of US medical schools reported that students had posted confidential information about patients on blogs or social networking websites.
Did you know ...
More than half of computer users use Firefox, the fabulous, free browser, though Microsoft's clunky, ad-friendly, and crash-prone - not to mention hacker and virus loving, Internet Explorer remains Numero Uno due to nothing more than sheer inertia.
In case you hadn't noticed ...
The Iranians are still furious about their nation’s stolen election, and still raising more of a stink about it than anyone in America made about ours in 2000 and 2004.
House approves more jobless benefits
House approves more jobless benefits
If the Senate passes the bill, more than 1 million Americans will receive extra aid.
Mealtime tricks
Mealtime tricks from moms
Getting your kids to ditch junk food and eat healthfully may be easier than you think.
Cop's dumb move
Police caught playing Wii during raid
A drug-dealing case may fall apart after video catches police exercising "bad judgment."
Biggest Paychecks
U.S. states with the biggest paychecks
The state with the highest median income stays on top for the third year.
Mayan Mystery
Ruins may help explain Mayan mystery
Nine palaces found "frozen in time" leave hints about the civilization's sudden collapse.
Little-known truth behind 100-year storms
Little-known truth behind 100-year storms
The weather pattern has a misleading name and devastating consequences.
Scientists Catch Giant Squid Off Louisiana Coast
Scientists have captured a 19.5-foot, 103-pound giant squid off the coast of Louisiana, only the second known giant squid caught in the Gulf of Mexico since 1954.
Big surprise with tentacles hauled up
The size of the squid scientists have found isn't the only thing that makes it unusual.
Mayor bans cop foot chases
The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she banned her police officers from chasing suspects on foot after an officer was hurt running after a man.
Beware the Bearsharktopus
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water:
the BEARSHARKTOPUS!
the BEARSHARKTOPUS!
Bearsharktopus is from this thread over at Reddit.
Jack Kirby estate will wrest copyrights back from Disney-Marvel
The heirs of Jack Kirby -- the comics legend who made Marvel what it is today -- are seeking to employ a little-used copyright rule that lets them wrest Kirby's creations away from Marvel (soon to be Disney-Marvel) and put them back under the estate's control. If they succeed, it will be awfully weird and deadlocked, though, as there will be trademarks covering the characters that still belong to Disney-Marvel; and the collectively created characters, stories, art and situations will be jointly held by two hostile parties: Disney-Marvel and the Kirbys.
My guess is that the Kirbys will end up with the economic right to the characters -- a share of the profits -- but not the moral right -- the right to veto various uses and licenses.
The legal notices expressed an intent to regain copyrights to some creations as early as 2014, according to a statement from Toberoff & Associates, a Los Angeles firm that helped win a court ruling last year returning a share of the copyright in Superman to heirs of the character's co-creator, Jerome Siegel.
Reached by telephone on Sunday, Mr. Toberoff declined to elaborate on the statement. A spokeswoman for Marvel had no immediate comment. Disney said in a statement, "The notices involved are an attempt to terminate rights seven to 10 years from now, and involve claims that were fully considered in the acquisition." Fox, Sony, Paramount and Universal had no comment...
Sony has the film rights to Spider-Man in perpetuity, for instance, while Fox has the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Paramount has a distribution agreement for Marvel's next few self-produced movies, including a second "Iron Man" film. Meanwhile, Hasbro has certain toy rights and Universal holds the Florida theme park rights to Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, among other characters.
'Naked' Cancer Cure?
They might be bald and ugly, but these rodents never get cancer – and we may have found out why.Naked mole rats may help cure cancer
Musical Pyramids
Rain reveals that Mexican pyramids could have been built to be musical instruments for the gods.Mayans 'played' pyramids to make music for rain god
Better World
Better world: Offset your emissions
If you must fly or indulge in other carbon-intensive activities, carbon offsetters promise redemption
Better world: Consume sceptically
Does your money end up in the pockets of farmers, or factory owners who use slave labor?
Role reversal: Banks may bail out FDIC
Role reversal: Banks may bail out FDIC
The agency in charge of safeguarding bank accounts needs billions of dollars to shore up its own fund.
Floods wreak havoc in Southeast
Floods wreak havoc in Southeast
Rising waters from days of torrential rain wash out highways and bridges and claim lives.
Prison sentence for former NFL star
Prison sentence for former NFL star
Plaxico Burress is emotional as he prepares to serve time on a federal weapons charge.
Parents facing swine flu dilemma
Parents facing swine flu dilemma
Parents are finding it hard to know whether their child has a simple cold or the swine flu.
The recession's social impact
The recession's social impact
Delayed marriages are just one way the recession is disrupting American life, a new study reveals.
Big companies in danger of bankruptcy
Big companies in danger of bankruptcy
These well-known companies have a high possibility of declaring bankruptcy, a new report finds.
10 to watch
10 to watch
Also:
Sandwich-board stunt lands man a job
Sandwich-board stunt lands man a job
Hours after David Rowe started wearing a sign saying "job wanted," he was offered a gig.
Ways to save your own life
4 ways to save your own life
Knowing the difference between myths and legit medical tips can help when you're alone.
How to Celebrate Mabon
In many modern pagan traditions, Mabon is the name given to the autumnal equinox, which is celebrated as one of the eight major sabbaths, or holidays.
This holiday occurs in late September in the northern hemisphere, and is the second of the three harvest festivals, which begin with Lughnasadh and end with Samhain or Halloween.
Traditionally, festivals celebrated at this time of year were also known as Harvest Home or Thanksgiving.
Full Story.
This holiday occurs in late September in the northern hemisphere, and is the second of the three harvest festivals, which begin with Lughnasadh and end with Samhain or Halloween.
Traditionally, festivals celebrated at this time of year were also known as Harvest Home or Thanksgiving.
Full Story.
Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
Today is
Dear Diary Day,
Elephant Appreciation Day,
Hobbit Day,
and
National White Chocolate Day.
It is also
The Autumn Equinox
and the Festival of Mabon
Dear Diary Day,
Elephant Appreciation Day,
Hobbit Day,
and
National White Chocolate Day.
It is also
The Autumn Equinox
and the Festival of Mabon
Daily Almanac
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2009.
There are 100 days left in the year.
Today In History September 22
There are 100 days left in the year.
Today In History September 22
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Algiers, Alger, Algeria
Tabor, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Pune, Mahrashtra, India
Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
Chimbote, Ancash, Peru
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Heerlin, Limburg, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Lige, Lige, Belgium
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Algiers, Alger, Algeria
Tabor, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Pune, Mahrashtra, India
Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
Chimbote, Ancash, Peru
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Heerlin, Limburg, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Lige, Lige, Belgium
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
If work were a camping trip, you'd be in charge of the grill.
Why?
For one thing, everybody trusts you when it comes to handling fire.
You can light it, you can keep it burning, you can make sure it doesn't get so big that is sets the paper plates and tablecloths on fire.
Further, people trust you to distribute the hot dogs fairly, equitably and fully cooked.
Yep, it's no wonder you're the office equivalent of the grill chef -- who else is as trustworthy as you?
If work were a camping trip, you'd be in charge of the grill.
Why?
For one thing, everybody trusts you when it comes to handling fire.
You can light it, you can keep it burning, you can make sure it doesn't get so big that is sets the paper plates and tablecloths on fire.
Further, people trust you to distribute the hot dogs fairly, equitably and fully cooked.
Yep, it's no wonder you're the office equivalent of the grill chef -- who else is as trustworthy as you?
Aw shucks! Now ya gone and done made me blush.
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