Never afraid to let their bigotry and prejudice trump their boss rules to do good, turn the other cheek, and help people, the catholic charity plans on stopping charity work. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Bare is a conductive ink that is applied directly onto the skin allowing the creation of custom electronic circuitry. This innovative material allows users to interact with electronics through gesture, movement, and touch. Application areas include dance, music, computer interfaces, communication and medical devices. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Recently, China suffered a severe blizzard. China claims it was because of their efforts to manipulate the weather in order to reduce the effects of a drought. How likely is this claim? picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

On Sept. 9, 2009 I experienced something that I still am having trouble believing happened to me. I came into the possession of a cassette tape containing a Beatles album that was never released. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

In Japan, being thin isn’t just the price you pay for fashion or social acceptance. It’s the law. Maximum waistline for anyone age 40 and older: 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located, solving one of archaeology's biggest outstanding mysteries. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Just when you thought it was safe to walk the streets again picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

A year ago, the basketball great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. He made the public disclosure of it Tuesday. He said his condition can be managed by taking oral medication daily, seeing his specialist every other month and getting his blood analyzed regularly and he expects to lead a healthy life. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin didn't allow press at her speech Friday at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet, nor were cell phones, cameras, laptops, or recording devices of any kind allowed. Some press managed to get in where they heard her discuss death panels and an anti-Christian conspiracy in the redesign of US coins picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Where is this college? Saudi Arabia? Alabama? Amish Country? No, Brazil. Brazil, a country famous for his scantly clad citizens seems to be more prudish when it comes to universities. Sadly, they didn't suspend the students who heckled the young lady, although the school reversed its suspension. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

All the female bespectacled bears at a zoo in Leipzig Germany have lost almost all their hair. The reason for this dilemma is not fully understood yet although various ideas are being floated picked by bernardblack 3 weeks ago

Have you ever asked yourself how would Obama dress to stay comfortable in today's weather? Well wonder no more picked by bernardblack 3 weeks ago

An amazing and highly detailed (must click to see full-sized version) of a country store in Venezuela from 1905 picked by bernardblack 3 weeks ago

Women are on the front lines of World War II from day one, like these firefighters trying to contain the blaze during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. more examples of women fighting during WWII at link picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Remembering the species that became extinct in the 2000's. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

The new fleet of 35 cabs in Mexico’s colonial city of Puebla are driven exclusively by women and don’t stop for men. The cabs cater especially to those tired of leering male drivers. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

An ancient Confucian philosopher once said, "I love the lotus because while growing from mud, it is unstained."Now, with help from an ultra high speed camera, a powerful microscope and an audio speaker to solve the mystery that has puzzled scientists for ages. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

The police chief apologized for the 39 citations given out over the past three years. Those who issued the citations will be investigated and those who were ticketed will have their fees reimbursed. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Jupiter's moon, Europa has ocean water twice as much as all of the Earth. New evidence indicates that not only is there enough oxygen to support microorganisms but perhaps even enough to support greater lifeforms. The time it will take to unlock this oxygen is a good sign for eventual life as it gives time for organisms to evolve protection against oxygen's harmful effects. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Want a big screen tv? Well to get one in California you may have to start up a smuggling organization as California moves to ban them because of the excess electricity they demand. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Wade Edwards comes home to find his 16-year old daughter (old enough to consent) having sex with an 18-year old. Edwards goes to his room and loads his shotgun. The daughter's boyfriend puts his hands up, pleading for his life. Edwards shoots him 4 times in "the pelvic area". Now Edwards is trying to claim self-defense. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Charla Nash and family are suing Sandra Herold the owner of the infamous chimp, Travis who mauled Ms Nash. Herold's attorney's defense rests on the fact that Ms Nash was an employee whose duties including caring for Travis. This makes the injury a workman's comp case. This would still end in Nash being compensated, just not for the $50M she is asking for. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Federal judge, Vaughn Walker presiding over a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, asked the attorney for the backers of the proposition how allowing same-sex couples hurts heterosexuals from marrying and having children. The lawyer admitted he didn't know. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Should we abandon this enigmatic concept of invisible matter that exerts gravitational attraction but is otherwise undetectable? Could it be that we simply do not understand the long-range behavior of gravity? picked by bernardblack 2 months ago

Jessica Cox suffered a rare birth defect and was born without any arms. Today she can write, drive a car, brush her hair and talk on her phone. She is a former dancer and double black belt in Tai Kwon-Do. She has a no-restrictions driving license, she flies planes and she can type 25 words a minute picked by bernardblack 2 months ago