A tree snail found in the tropical forest near Cairns, Australia has been named after the late Steve Irwin. The Queensland Museum named it Crikey steveirwini. picked by Magoo 1 week ago

Obama has an electoral mandate, and control of congress. Yet he stimulated the economy too little, and fluffed a perfect moment to take on America’s banks and health insurers. Doubts lurk about what the president stands for, and whether the “Obama-ism” in his campaign can translate into governance. Put more simply: has Obama begun to change Washington, or has Washington begun to ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 1 week ago

Wolfgang Werlé & Manfred Lauber murdered in 1990. Germany dictates that the press can't i.d. people such as Wolfgang Werlé & Manfred Lauber after they did their time. Wikipedia, who Wolfgang Werlé & Manfred Lauber must not know is not in Germany, published their names in a encyclopedical nature. Now Wolfgang Werlé & Manfred Lauber are suing to censor it. picked by 2manyusernames 1 week ago

Some mental health experts fear that a growing technology addiction, perhaps Accelerated by the popularity of smart phones and social networks, will lead to a breakdown of interpersonal relationships and an increase in attention deficit disorder.
*I haven't been outside for weeks* picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

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 1 week 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 1 week ago

"Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies."

When lobbyists start performing the tasks that should be done by congressional staffers, the public is being ill-served. picked by cecilberman 1 week 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 1 week ago

"It's clearly a distraction, somebody's going to turn their head to look at some girl flipping upside-down and spinning on a pole, and take their eyes off the road and could swerve and pop up the sidewalk and plow into a bunch of tourists that are walking along." picked by BrownTrout 1 week ago

If you are a guy, it's now OK to take a whiz in the backyard. If you're a woman - not so much. Come one... come all. Activate the composting process and have a little fun while you are at it. picked by BrownTrout 1 week ago

The horror! picked by JoshSF49 1 week ago

The Australian Koala Foundation reported this week that koala populations are declining because we humans continue to invade their habitats. Wildfires and global warming aren't helping, either. ... picked by bingo 1 week ago

From Paste Magazine. As with all lists, this is a bit subjective; but it does list some great breweries. And if you've never had anything from any of them, get out there and try them. picked by donteatpoop 1 week ago

It's smooth rounded edges are perfect for safetly catching the edge and releasing the eye so it can be easily removed with padded tweezers or gentle padded pliers picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

I'm touching a wet slab of protein, what feels like a paper-thin slice of bologna. It's supple, slimy, but unlike meat, if you were to slice it down the center today, tomorrow the wound would heal. It's factory-grown living tissue. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

Mmmm, tastes like chicken! picked by arsphidius 1 week ago

Ohio waded into uncharted territory Friday when it announced plans to switch from the usual three-drug cocktail used to execute inmates to a one-drug method that death penalty opponents praised as a step forward — albeit one that has apparently never been tried on prisoners. picked by TraumaMamma 1 week ago

“Trista said that she and her husband had been having marital problems, and she thought by telling him she had cancer that would bring them closer together.”

“Trista said after the fundraiser she tried to bring attention to herself by having a breast augmentation performed, hoping it would help mend her marriage,” the report says. picked by cecilberman 1 week ago

The mammoth ship has seven neighborhoods, including a Boardwalk reminiscent of Coney Island. The ship has not one, but two rock-climbing walls, an ice-skating rink, and 24 specialty restaurants among an array of entertainment and activities. Now that the ship is in Port Everglades, workers will put the final details on the vessel. Perhaps the biggest job is the installation of some 12,000 shrubs... read full post picked by cecilberman 1 week ago

The global death toll is slowing, although 6,250 people have died since the onset of the pandemic.

The pandemic has affected 206 countries or territories globally, the WHO stated on its website.

I would wait for the holiday travel season to pass before drawing any conclusions. picked by cecilberman 1 week ago

William Jefferson, a former Congressman from New Orleans, was sentenced to 13 years... less that what the prosecutors asked for, but more than what the defense argue he should receive for his crimes. During the time of the Roman Empire, an elected official convicted of accepting a bribe was executed. If we used that as precedent, I think we'd be executing Congressmen and Senators so often that no... read full post picked by bigirishdude 1 week ago

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has been fined for a stunt he pulled during a game. He shows no remorse for the gag, saying his fine fund will take another hit this week. "Just wait till you see what I do in Pittsburgh."

I think he should be fined every day for changing his name. I still call him Chad Johnson, but it wouldn't show up in a search. picked by bigirishdude 1 week ago

Police said the low-flying bird distracted the man, causing him to veer off a road and drive his French-built Bugatti Veyron into a salt marsh. picked by iamamaniac 1 week ago

People who research the love lives of alligators recently discovered the giant reptiles tend to be faithful partners. Big-hearted, honest to God, lovers. They'd still bite your chap off, though, given half a chance. picked by iamamaniac 1 week ago

O'Connor died Wednesday in Phoenix of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. picked by JoshSF49 1 week ago