As we near year’s end, we’re re-posting a few heavily commented-upon posts from earlier in 2007. Here’s one of our favorites, from October. I took a course last semester called “Research Methods and Theory.” It was as exciting as it sounds. I would much rather have been taking one of these 12 classes. From pop culture to maple syrup, these aren’t your average l... read full post picked by leopoldogolba 4 months ago

The Harlem Globetrotters will retire Curly Neal's No. 22 on Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden. picked by punthe 4 months ago

The wheel. The light bulb. Big Mouth Billy Bass. Great inventions inspire awe, while providing comfort and convenience to the masses. Other inventions inspire second-hand embarrassment and provide a window into the dark souls of the men who created them. In an extended compilation from his Daily Nooner, blogger Ross Wolinsky counts down 10 pieces of irrefutable proof that at least one clerk from ... read full post picked by leopoldogolba 4 months ago

Some of the items are quite hilarious, some are rather interesting, and others are just plain weird. Perhaps the strangest phenomena is the ridiculous amounts of money people are actually willing to pay for some of this crazy stuff. picked by kissmenow 4 months ago

Barber is a Ringling alumni (my school YAY!) His oil paintings are just plain amazing. His subject matter is tattoos and dolls. He did that painting that Kat Von D has hanging in her shop on LA Ink.

Some NSFW. picked by chez 4 months ago

James Jean, another of my favorite artists. His linework takes on a whimsical quality. Surreal & soft with a dark twist. (more work in his blog section) picked by chez 4 months ago

Michael Hussar's one of my favorite artists. His paintings are amazing and creepy. He has this incredible way of using white and red. picked by chez 4 months ago

The next instalment of Namco's stylish button-mash fighting franchise has a couple of unexpected characters.

Once you've watched it, I'd ask that you maintain the element of surprise and not reveal any spoilers in comments.

Thanks. picked by Pocksucket 4 months ago

Calling parts of the industry a "national disgrace," the American Institute of Philanthropy found that 22 of the top 30 veterans charities in the United States spent less than half of their budgets on programs for veterans during fiscal year 2006. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Comprehensive introduction to, well, sushi bars:
What to say, where to sit and how to eat.

Take with a pinch of salt, which is conveniently stored on the floor near the front door. picked by suckersklub 4 months ago

The fact that there’s a double ring around this gravitational-lens galaxy means that two other galaxies are aligned precisely behind it. And the odds of that happening are estimated at 1-in-10000. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Some photographers might get harassed but it is for the greater good. There are terrorists everywhere. Don't believe me? Read the link picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

The Polaroid Kidd travels with bums on freight trains for 2,500 miles. Here are photos of the people and things he saw. Here is an interview with him. picked by misswinkle 4 months ago

New York City police officers need better training to distinguish between law-abiding citizens who snap pictures of city landmarks and those suspected of plotting terrorism, a lawsuit filed on Thursday by the New York Civil Liberties Union said.

*for Jerry520 picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Roseanne Barr has published a profane rant on her website attacking Barack (misspelled "Barak") Obama as a supporter of "corporate racist anti worker bulls**t." Barr also tears into Oprah Winfrey, who allegedly "plays the race card and the gender card" and is a "closeted republican." picked by muppet 4 months ago

Ruben Diaz, 25, now faces up to 30 years in prison on one count of aggravated battery, a felony accompanied by a deadly weapons enhancement. picked by muppet 4 months ago

I have recently bought Photoshop and I am playing around with various tutorials I have found online. This is one of them. (NSFW) picked by DavBob 4 months ago

Voters ask a lot of the nation’s White House hopefuls, but Democrat Hillary Clinton looked particularly taken aback by a request from one attendee at a Friday campaign event in the Los Angeles area. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Oak Lines IL has taken a new approach to getting People to stop at Stop Signs. By adding red octagons stamped with "... IN THE NAAME OF LOVE!" or "... AND SMELL THE ROSES."

Cute Idea. picked by muppetmaker 4 months ago

An all new version! I can't even get past the fourth level. picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson is in custody in Florida on allegations that he violated terms of his release on bail by calling one of his co-defendants in a Las Vegas armed robbery case, a court official said Friday.

Oops, he did it again! picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

Maybe they could just handicap his handicap..

Follow-up to this post. picked by cb__ 4 months ago

Once you've tried cb__'s link here.
Check out this one from Minnesota Public Radio. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Tired of all those clear, sharp pixels that only an HDTV can provide? Youtube glasses to the rescue! picked by misswinkle 4 months ago