As of Feb 22, I'm 20. One step closer to 30!I try to be Plime's resident grammar police, but I focus mainly on apostrophes - which no one seems to be able to get right!Do you like my vampiric colours on this profile page? I've tried to blend ease-to-read with darkness, taking cues from HAL 9000 and, probably subconsciously, vampires.I AM ALSO THE PROUD DEVELOPER OF THE PLIME TOOLBAR (PLIMEBAR)>>>DOWNLOAD IT HERE!!! (link broken, I'm working on it)The Step lives his life by being very public about his biggest phobia: steps.Born in the only air-raised salmon farming village in the world, TheStep's suggestion that the fish might live longer if they were given some water was met with derision, a violent beating by the town's resident stair sculptor, and a gentle catapulting from some nearby cliffs.As luck would have it, a traveling battalion of marmosets had just parked their shared Harley and were napping below the cliffs, providing a soft, if messy, landing.Rejected by the people of his homeland, and now in possession of a large amount of marmoset skins, TheStep fashioned a stylish riding outfit and took off on the Harley to find his place in the wide world.He hasn't been seen since Monday. (biography courtesy of DaftGretel)
Boy with Asperger's Syndrome Rides Subway for 11 Days Posted: 21 minutes ago by suebe
A 13-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome—a form of autism that often causes difficulty with social interaction—spent 11 days in the NYC subway system last month.
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Praying for Obama's death Posted: 3 hours ago by lynxears
"You would like for the president of the United States to die?" Alan Colmes asked the Rev. Wiley Drake once more. "If he does not turn to God and does not turn his life around, I am asking God to enforce imprecatory prayers that are throughout the Scripture that would cause him death, that's correct."
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A bloody good show Posted: 3 hours ago by lynxears
Obviously British-American relations are getting a bit dull, as Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., felt the most pressing topic was the issue of Brits being cast as American vampires.
Also read/listen to NPR's interview with him on the subject. He's pretty charming.
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Happy 150th Birthday to New Yorker, Billy the Kid Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
According to the little information out there on Billy the Kid, November 23rd would have been his 150th birthday. Did you know the Wild West outlaw may have hailed from the Lower East Side of NYC?
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Darwin Drafts Go Digital Posted: 5 hours ago by MandolinOrange
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," the manuscripts detailing the theory of natural selection are being placed online. On Tuesday, Darwin Manuscripts Project will upload about 10,000 high-quality images of Darwin's scientific manuscripts and notes.
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Thousands of New Species Found in Deep Sea Posted: 5 hours ago by MandolinOrange
A report released Sunday recorded 17,650 species living below 656 feet, the point where sunlight ceases. The findings were the latest update on a 10-year census of marine life. The researchers have found about 5,600 new species on top of the 230,000 known. They hope to add several thousand more by October 2010, when the census will be done.
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Chilly Posted: 5 hours ago by suebe
Icebergs. Lots of them from Antarctica and Greenland by master nature photographer David Burdeny.
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China executes two over tainted milk powder scandal Posted: 9 hours ago by equinox
China has executed two people for their role in a scandal involving tainted milk powder that resulted in six children dying, officials have said. More than 300,000 other infants were made ill from milk powder contaminated with melamine, an industrial chemical.
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Koreans make plastics without fossil fuel chemicals Posted: 12 hours ago by Jerry520
A team of South Korean scientists have produced the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel-based chemicals.
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Who Knew Missile Defense Could Be So Pretty? Posted: 12 hours ago by Bornbad
Who Knew Missile Defense Could Be So Pretty?
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I was saving this for later but........ Posted: 17 hours ago by mutil8or
I was saving this for later but....
Little Billy doesn't believe in Santa because he's an as***le.
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Pay What You Wish For Your Food Posted: 18 hours ago by suebe
At A Better World Cafe you can pay what you think the meal is worth. Many pay more.
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Don't Smoke If You Have A Mac Posted: 18 hours ago by suebe
Apple is voiding warranties of Mac laptops that need repair with traces of cigarette smoke.
*Another reason to quit*
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Peaceful Vegetarian Turns Out to be Son of Charles Manson Posted: 19 hours ago by choco
In this case, the apple fell far, far from the tree.
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But will it be Dobbs/Palin or Palin/Dobbs? Posted: 23 hours ago by cecilberman
During an interview on WTOP radio in Washington, Dobbs fueled rumors he’s seeking a bid for public office, possibly the highest office in the land, when asked if speculation about an Oval Office bid is “crazy talk.”
“What’s so crazy about that?” Dobbs, 64, replied. “Golly!”
Oh, I hope he runs. We need more comical characters with little or no relevant experience to provide relief from all the too-serious mainstream candidates.
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Going out Black Friday? Take a look at this. Posted: 1 day ago by clscott645
It would appear that some retailers are a little on the slimy side when it comes to these "door-busting" deals...
No.....you don't say.
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Humanure, the most likely way of saving the planet ? You've got to be Sh!tt!ng me..(Pun intended) Posted: 1 day ago by monboddo
A subject we all try to avoid as much as we can simply by "flushing and forgetting" is proving to be the most likely way of saving the planet. Composting your own pee and poop. Download the entire book for free(legally).... fascinating stuff!
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Sad Panda Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
NYC's own Sad Panda is finally revealed
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Valley Lodge: All of my Loving Posted: 2 days ago by suckersklub
Weird Human Furniture Music Video.
Possibly NSFW.
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Spit in My Face - I Will PAY You! Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. And...offering money for additional "bodily fluids".
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Lord Likely’s Extra-Ordinary Inter-Active Moustache-O-Rama Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
To help commemorate Movember
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Sulu Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
"Sulu" by Luke Butler
Part of his "Enterprise" series
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Smell the Skull Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
Large scale flower skull by Danish artist Jacob Dahlstrup. 100 hours fine detailed pencil drawing.
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Levi Posted: 2 days ago by suebe
Levi Johnston bares his bod for Playgirl. Article includes link to NSFW photos on Playgirl site.
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In Trying to Prevent Gay Marriage, Texas May Have Accidently Abolished it for Everyone Posted: 2 days ago by Bornbad
It's rare a story about banning gay marriage actually has a silver lining.
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