Archive for April, 2008

6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get Addicted To

The human brain is a mysterious lump of meat, and under rare circumstances the mind can become hooked on all sorts of things that are usually completely innocent or even commendable.http://www.cracked.com/article_16220_6-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-get-addicted.html” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Floyd Inflatable Pig Goes Missing

A reward has been offered for a giant inflatable pig which floated into the Californian desert during a concert by ex-Pink Floyd star Roger Waters. The pig was tethered to the ground with ropes and floated away as Waters was playing one of the versions of Pink Floyd song Pigs. Waters said “that’s my pig” […]

Common Mistakes Pet Owners Make

For all they add to our lives, we owe it to them to do all we can for them in return. One of the ways to ensure your pet enjoys a long, happy life is to avoid the pitfalls of the most common pet-parenting mistakes: ….Impulsive adoptions/purchases…..Killing with kindness…..Assuming your pet is a person in […]

50 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom

You mean walking is good for you?http://www.rd.com/health/fitness/motivation/50-ways-to-beat-walking-exercise-boredom/article18719.html” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

David Blaine holds his breath for 17 minutes, 4 seconds

The world now looks forward to occasional 17-minute intervals of Blaine-free living.http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-04-30-blaine_N.htm” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

23 "the book was better" movies

Number one is The Shining. Just kidding. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20196409,00.html” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Lose A Finger? Put Some Powder On It

Man lost his finger…and was able to regrow it using a powder composed from the cells of a pig’s bladder. Watch the video. Crazy.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7354458.stm” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

Real New Yorkers Talk About The Grand Theft Auto View NYC

For the likely millions of players embarking on tongue-in-cheek crime sprees in Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City this week, it’s only a game. But a close look into some communities within New York City, the real-world inspiration for the Liberty City environs, reveals a different story.http://kotaku.com/385415/in-the-real-liberty-city-gta-iv-might-be-cathartic” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title

NYT: Hagee is as Bad as Wright, McCain Overdue to Denounce

prominent African-Americans are regularly called upon to explain or repudiate what other black Americans have to say, while white public figures are rarely, if ever, handed that burden.McCain has continued to embrace a prominent white supporter, Pastor John Hagee, whose bigotry matches that of Mr. Wright. McCain has not tried hard enough to stop…http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/opinion/30wed1.html?ex=1367208000&en=90a36e2fbcfba746&ei=5124&partner=digg&exprod=digg” rel=”dc:source” […]

Senator Says Obama Has Dozens Of Secret Superdelegates Lined

hopefully they’ll start coming out in droves.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/30/senator-says-obama-has-do_n_99386.html” rel=”dc:source” property=”dc:title