These "Photographers" Should Be Judged For Crimes Against Humanity: "These "Photographers" Should Be Judged For Crimes Against Humanity
A reminder to some "professional photographers" out there: give it up already. Just because you own a camera you are not a professional photographer. Stop with your horrible wedding ideas, your avant-vomit pregnancy photomontages and birth announcement atrocities at once.
I tried to pick some particularly horrible examples for this gallery, but I couldn't. They are all so incredibly bad that they make want to put a fork perpendicular to the table and slowly press my eye against it until it reaches the back of my skull"
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Orangutan must kick this cig habit | The Sun |News
Orangutan must kick this cig habit | The Sun |News: "SHIRLEY the orangutan is going cold turkey after Malaysian wildlife officials banned her from smoking cigarettes.
Shirley was rescued by the authorities who thought she was living in unacceptable conditions at a state-run zoo last week.
She would sit in her enclosure puffing away on cigarettes thrown to her by visitors in Johor state.
A host of other animals were also seized."
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Shirley was rescued by the authorities who thought she was living in unacceptable conditions at a state-run zoo last week.
She would sit in her enclosure puffing away on cigarettes thrown to her by visitors in Johor state.
A host of other animals were also seized."
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11 Great Geek-Girl Makeovers in Movies - The Moviefone Blog
11 Great Geek-Girl Makeovers in Movies - The Moviefone Blog: "There are few things movies love more than a good makeover, especially if it starts with a geeky, shy, super-smart girl who's never met a flatiron or tweezers. Take, for example, Geek Poster Girl Anne Hathaway, who undergoes another 'Princess Diaries'-type transformation over the course of her latest film, 'One Day.'
Below, check out some of our favorite geek girls who came into their own with a little lipstick, a pair of heels and a smashing updo. And, yes, they usually have to lose those glasses for the transformation to be complete. "
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Below, check out some of our favorite geek girls who came into their own with a little lipstick, a pair of heels and a smashing updo. And, yes, they usually have to lose those glasses for the transformation to be complete. "
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Astronomer: 3 reasons we can't blow up a planet sci-fi style | Blastr
Astronomer: 3 reasons we can't blow up a planet sci-fi style | Blastr: "Earth explodes in the teaser trailer for Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Well, if you're Vader, you just fire up the Death Star's main weapon. If you're Serleena, you just fire some doohickey at one planet after another, leaving destruction in your wake on your way to Earth (until the Men in Black defeat you, of course). If you're Commander Kruge, you just wait for the Genesis planet to tear itself apart (though Kirk may kick your face off a cliff first). If you're Marvin the Martian, an Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator will fit the bill nicely.
Heck, Dr. Rodney McKay once blew up an entire planet by accident.
Point and shoot, right?
Well, hold on there a sec, buckaroo. Blowing up a planet isn't as easy as script writers might think. In fact, it's incredibly difficult"
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Well, if you're Vader, you just fire up the Death Star's main weapon. If you're Serleena, you just fire some doohickey at one planet after another, leaving destruction in your wake on your way to Earth (until the Men in Black defeat you, of course). If you're Commander Kruge, you just wait for the Genesis planet to tear itself apart (though Kirk may kick your face off a cliff first). If you're Marvin the Martian, an Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator will fit the bill nicely.
Heck, Dr. Rodney McKay once blew up an entire planet by accident.
Point and shoot, right?
Well, hold on there a sec, buckaroo. Blowing up a planet isn't as easy as script writers might think. In fact, it's incredibly difficult"
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New species of ancient predatory fish discovered - Houston Chronicle
New species of ancient predatory fish discovered - Houston Chronicle: "PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Research scientists at Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences say they have discovered a new species of ancient fish.
It was a large predatory fish with a powerful bite that prowled ancient North American waterways around 375 million years ago.
They have named their discovery Laccognathus embryi (lack-ugg-NAY'- thus EM'-bree-eye). It had a wide head, small eyes and large sharp teeth and probably grew up to 6 feet long."
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It was a large predatory fish with a powerful bite that prowled ancient North American waterways around 375 million years ago.
They have named their discovery Laccognathus embryi (lack-ugg-NAY'- thus EM'-bree-eye). It had a wide head, small eyes and large sharp teeth and probably grew up to 6 feet long."
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9 Signs Your Dinner Date Is Going South - Food Media - Food News - CHOW
9 Signs Your Dinner Date Is Going South - Food Media - Food News - CHOW: "Dinner dates seem like such a good idea: get to know each other in a nonthreatening public place while relaxing over beverages and food. Unfortunately, as the Chowhound thread "Weird/Bad Food Related Dates" shows, they're a minefield of subtle humiliations and egregious cluelessness.
1. Your date micromanages your meal. "This guy kept picking the restaurants and would not let me have any input," says NicoleFriedman. Tehama tells of a bad date with a man she calls Third, who tried to force an order of white Zin on her. "Me: Sorry! I will have a Makers Mark + ginger ale please. Third: That is very heavy; she will have something lighter. Me: No! Bring me the Makers Mark. As quickly as possible, please. Third: look of haughty disdain.""
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1. Your date micromanages your meal. "This guy kept picking the restaurants and would not let me have any input," says NicoleFriedman. Tehama tells of a bad date with a man she calls Third, who tried to force an order of white Zin on her. "Me: Sorry! I will have a Makers Mark + ginger ale please. Third: That is very heavy; she will have something lighter. Me: No! Bring me the Makers Mark. As quickly as possible, please. Third: look of haughty disdain.""
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General Grievous vs the Cats: When Is It Okay to Glue Lego? | GeekDad | Wired.com
General Grievous vs the Cats: When Is It Okay to Glue Lego? | GeekDad | Wired.com: "There’s a bit of an unwritten law among Lego geeks that gluing a kit together is taboo —unless you’re creating something for use in Legoland, where presumably, large scale models that could be pulled apart would pose a danger to visitors, not to mention a lot of maintenance work and rebuilding at the end of the day. Building the kits by the instructions is fun, but it gets better when you pull them apart and the pieces are added to the collective Lego bin where imagination takes over. Can’t do that if the model is permanently stuck together. My kids’ playroom has a massive tub of Lego pieces that has assimilated everything from the Hogwarts castle to the Batmobile and countless Star Wars sets"
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Upcoming Remakes No One Asked For - Movies Feature at IGN
Upcoming Remakes No One Asked For - Movies Feature at IGN: "There once was a time, long ago, when the Hollywood system would come up with brand new ideas for genre films. This time has unfortunately passed, and it's starting to feel like all we have to look forward to is a crop of regurgitated plot lines from movies that are either already sitting on our shelves, or are available within minutes via on-demand services.
Don't get me wrong, there are classic films that are actually remakes themselves, like John Carpenter's The Thing and Brian De Palma's Scarface, though at least these were remakes of extremely old films, and were significantly different in their approaches to the material. Some films in the current line-up of remakes however, only date back to the mid '90s! At this rate, we'll probably be talking about remakes of Fight Club and The Matrix in a few years. When does it end? "
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Don't get me wrong, there are classic films that are actually remakes themselves, like John Carpenter's The Thing and Brian De Palma's Scarface, though at least these were remakes of extremely old films, and were significantly different in their approaches to the material. Some films in the current line-up of remakes however, only date back to the mid '90s! At this rate, we'll probably be talking about remakes of Fight Club and The Matrix in a few years. When does it end? "
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Poisonous Rhinos Discourage Poachers : Discovery News
Poisonous Rhinos Discourage Poachers : Discovery News: "BLOG: Radioactive Boars Increasing in Numbers
The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve in Krugersdorp, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, discovered that a medical mixture used to kill parasites on the rhinos also made their horns toxic to humans. The AFP recently reported on this new tool in the fight to protect wildlife.
The treatment helps the health of the horn-heads by preventing parasites, but causes convulsions and headaches in any human who partakes in a rhino horn home remedy. Rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material as fingernails and hair, and prized in parts of Asia an an aphrodisiac and for other medicines.
The mixture also contains a dye that makes the horns glow neon pink in an airport scanner, even when ground into powder."
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The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve in Krugersdorp, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, discovered that a medical mixture used to kill parasites on the rhinos also made their horns toxic to humans. The AFP recently reported on this new tool in the fight to protect wildlife.
The treatment helps the health of the horn-heads by preventing parasites, but causes convulsions and headaches in any human who partakes in a rhino horn home remedy. Rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material as fingernails and hair, and prized in parts of Asia an an aphrodisiac and for other medicines.
The mixture also contains a dye that makes the horns glow neon pink in an airport scanner, even when ground into powder."
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Other 'Star Wars' Blu-Ray Changes George Lucas Could Make (PICTURES)
Other 'Star Wars' Blu-Ray Changes George Lucas Could Make (PICTURES): "If you've felt nerd rage in the air, you're not crazy. George Lucas, on the other hand, may in fact be, according to the very nerds outraged that he's tampering with the original "Star Wars" trilogy for the third time since they were released.
For instance, Lucasfilm confirmed to The New York Times that passed-around footage of Darth Vader shouting "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" while heaving Emperor Palpatine into a shaft at the end of "Return of the Jedi" is an authentic clip from the upcoming Blu-Ray release, which will see updated versions of all six "Star Wars" films as well as hundreds of hours of bonus footage.
"Star Wars" fans have made no secret of their displeasure in how Lucas has chosen to adjust the storied sci-fi franchise. For grievances such as Greedo shooting first at Han Solo, to Hayden Christensen appearing at the end of "Return of the Jedi," resentment of George Lucas has been almost synonymous with being a fan of the original "Star Wars" trilogy. "
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For instance, Lucasfilm confirmed to The New York Times that passed-around footage of Darth Vader shouting "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" while heaving Emperor Palpatine into a shaft at the end of "Return of the Jedi" is an authentic clip from the upcoming Blu-Ray release, which will see updated versions of all six "Star Wars" films as well as hundreds of hours of bonus footage.
"Star Wars" fans have made no secret of their displeasure in how Lucas has chosen to adjust the storied sci-fi franchise. For grievances such as Greedo shooting first at Han Solo, to Hayden Christensen appearing at the end of "Return of the Jedi," resentment of George Lucas has been almost synonymous with being a fan of the original "Star Wars" trilogy. "
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Why the Anti-Science Creationist Movement Is So Dangerous | Belief | AlterNet
Why the Anti-Science Creationist Movement Is So Dangerous | Belief | AlterNet: "Why the Anti-Science Creationist Movement Is So Dangerous
They want to wipe out all the findings of hundreds of years of scientific investigation and have taken to schools, the courts and political leaders to get things done.
September 8, 2011 |
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A few weeks ago, Jon Huntsman torpedoed his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination by making the following announcement: "To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.""
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They want to wipe out all the findings of hundreds of years of scientific investigation and have taken to schools, the courts and political leaders to get things done.
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A few weeks ago, Jon Huntsman torpedoed his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination by making the following announcement: "To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.""
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Explosion at French nuclear site kills 1 - CNN.com
Explosion at French nuclear site kills 1 - CNN.com: "Paris (CNN) -- A furnace exploded Monday at a nuclear site in France, killing one person and injuring four, a spokeswoman for French energy company EDF told CNN.
There was no radioactive leak or waste released, she said. The French nuclear safety agency also said there had been no radioactive leak.
The explosion happened at a center for processing and decommissioning nuclear waste, said the safety agency, which is known by its French acronym ASN.
The agency has sent inspectors to the site, it said in a statement.
The explosion took place in Marcoule, in southeastern France, the EDF spokeswoman said, declining to give her name in line with company policy."
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There was no radioactive leak or waste released, she said. The French nuclear safety agency also said there had been no radioactive leak.
The explosion happened at a center for processing and decommissioning nuclear waste, said the safety agency, which is known by its French acronym ASN.
The agency has sent inspectors to the site, it said in a statement.
The explosion took place in Marcoule, in southeastern France, the EDF spokeswoman said, declining to give her name in line with company policy."
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Paul Wall Arrested For Weed Possession In El Paso | Prefixmag
Paul Wall Arrested For Weed Possession In El Paso | Prefixmag: "Sometime rapper/gold teeth craftsman Paul Wall was arrested this weekend in El Paso for possession of marijuana. Wall was in town to perform for Summer Jam 2011, and was arrested with Baby Bash in a "drug-free zone" which seems sort of foolhearty for Wall. He and Baby Bash were released on a $300 bond Sunday, and they tweeted the above photo of them in the back of a police car. It doesn't seem like the two will be in super serious trouble, but the troubles of Gucci Mane have taught us that these sort of charges pile up and you can do extra time. [Rap Radar] "
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Top 10 Online Investing Websites To Improve Your Gains
Top 10 Online Investing Websites To Improve Your Gains: "Investing right can help you make a lot of money. But in order to invest right you need the right information at the right time. There are many online investing website out there, so here is a list of 10 good ones. Simply check them out and pick the one which suits you the most!
Most of these websites boast portfolio tools to allow you to manage your investments online. In addition to that they also have investing tips to help you invest in a better way!"
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Most of these websites boast portfolio tools to allow you to manage your investments online. In addition to that they also have investing tips to help you invest in a better way!"
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Someone hired Watson, the Jeopardy! computer | Nerve.com
Someone hired Watson, the Jeopardy! computer | Nerve.com: "In terrible news for any human hoping to remain non-obsolete on the job market, Watson, the supercomputer that slayed on Jeopardy!, has been hired by a health insurance company.
WellPoint plans to use the IBM computer as a medical resource, using its vast search capabilities to suggest possible treatments and diagnoses to doctors, as well as nurses reviewing their treatment requests.
I guess Watson's capability to embarrass Ken Jennings review 200 million pages of information in three seconds would come in handy (not every doctor is Dr. House; maybe they could use the help or something), but I can't shake the feeling that Watson getting a job offer spells the beginning of the end of my life as an employed person."
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WellPoint plans to use the IBM computer as a medical resource, using its vast search capabilities to suggest possible treatments and diagnoses to doctors, as well as nurses reviewing their treatment requests.
I guess Watson's capability to embarrass Ken Jennings review 200 million pages of information in three seconds would come in handy (not every doctor is Dr. House; maybe they could use the help or something), but I can't shake the feeling that Watson getting a job offer spells the beginning of the end of my life as an employed person."
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Sunday, 4 September 2011
U.S. Is Appealing to Palestinians to Stall U.N. Vote - NYTimes.com
U.S. Is Appealing to Palestinians to Stall U.N. Vote - NYTimes.com: "WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has initiated a last-ditch diplomatic campaign to avert a confrontation this month over a plan by Palestinians to seek recognition as a state at the United Nations, but it may already be too late, according to senior American officials and foreign diplomats.
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Security Council Debate Offers Preview of Palestinian Bid (July 27, 2011)
Times Topic: Middle East Peace Talks
The administration has circulated a proposal for renewed peace talks with the Israelis in the hopes of persuading the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, to abandon the bid for recognition at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly beginning Sept. 20."
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Security Council Debate Offers Preview of Palestinian Bid (July 27, 2011)
Times Topic: Middle East Peace Talks
The administration has circulated a proposal for renewed peace talks with the Israelis in the hopes of persuading the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, to abandon the bid for recognition at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly beginning Sept. 20."
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Wounded Vets Try Paragliding From Wheelchairs - NYTimes.com
Wounded Vets Try Paragliding From Wheelchairs - NYTimes.com: "KETCHUM, Idaho — Searching for ways to keep his adrenaline pumping after a motorcycle accident forced him out of the military and into a wheelchair, Darol Kubacz recast himself as something of a pioneer of extreme sports.
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A tandem paraglide flight using a specially modified glider. More Photos »
First he took up downhill skiing, racing and jumping with such abandon that he broke his spine a second time. After a painful rehab he started mountain biking and scuba diving, and even hauled his barrel-chested frame up Mount Kilimanjaro."
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Veterans Take Flight
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Times Topic: Veterans
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A tandem paraglide flight using a specially modified glider. More Photos »
First he took up downhill skiing, racing and jumping with such abandon that he broke his spine a second time. After a painful rehab he started mountain biking and scuba diving, and even hauled his barrel-chested frame up Mount Kilimanjaro."
Madison Schramm: Iran's Nuclear Program -- Deal With It
Madison Schramm: Iran's Nuclear Program -- Deal With It: "Iran's nuclear program has been one headache after another for the United States. While proliferation in the Middle East is a legitimate concern, the United States needs to stop wasting precious diplomatic leverage and credibility and face the facts -- Iran is headed for nuclear weapons capability. Washington needs to engage the Iranian leadership now and push for full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Refusing dialogue, watching Iranian enrichment activity progress, and lamenting the failure of economic pressure is not going to cut it"
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