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Global teamwork required if we want to see oil prices down Posted: 1 year ago by chinook
Record surges in crude prices have propelled the world into an era in which oil may never be cheap again. Instead of presenting its usual united but ineffectual demand for increased oil production to OPEC with the aim of reducing prices, G8 discussions focused on how best to curb demand.
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First December 25 Celebrated at Pagan Shrine Posted: 2 years ago by Diana
The church where the tradition of celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 may have begun was built near a pagan shrine as part of an effort to spread Christianity, a leading Italian scholar says. Didn't know if this best fit in religion or science!
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Golden Globe Awards Posted: 2 years ago by tchengrox
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The tragic romance “Atonement” was named best drama Sunday at a Golden Globes event that was deflated from star-studded revelry to dry, news conference-style awards announcement because of the Hollywood writers strike.
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Last year's worst pass defence meets last year's best pass offense. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Texas A & M's easy 4-0 record meets it's first real test Saturday against the Red Raiders. Fireworks expected.
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Kentucky social worker jailed for taking boss's advice Posted: 4 months ago by meggysue
and that's not even the best part.
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Best Scenes From John Carpenter's They Live (1988) Posted: 3 years ago by shredtone
The ruling elite of the world are aliens in disguise, their aim being to keep humans in a state of mindless consumerism. Billboards, store signs, magazine covers all bear subliminal messages to OBEY, to CONSUME, to have NO INDEPENDENT THOUGHT!
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Bay Area harmonica legend Norton Buffalo dies at age 58 Posted: 3 weeks ago by Bornbad
Harmonica legend Norton Buffalo, a longtime fixture of the Northern California music scene, died Friday at a hospital near his home in Paradise. Buffalo, best known for his work with the Steve Miller Band, had been battling lung and brain cancer. He was 58.
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Four years after Katrina, man reunited with his dog Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Hurricane Katrina pulled a pair of best friends apart.
But nearly four years later, fate and a whole lot of persistence have brought a dog and his owner back together. That whole time, Jessie Pullins was desperately searching for his best friend and dog, J.J.
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Cecilio & Kapono - Best Hawaiian Duo Ever Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Cecilio Rodriguez of “Little Anthony and the Imperials,” teamed up with Henry Kapono Ka'aihue in 1973 and created something magical. These guys were amazing. So many wonderful songs. Here are few of them...
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Tired of Downvoters? Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Click the link above and you will go a site filled with links on building your very own Ak-47. That's right, the weapon that turned 60 years old today is still considered the best fully-automatic firearm. Build yours today.
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Darkie Toothpaste Posted: 2 years ago by DaftGretel
I ran across the "Darlie" version of this toothpaste in an Asian food market in Canada, and bought a tube out of sheer curiosity. It is the best tasting toothpaste I have ever used.
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Yesterday was hell (NSFW text...also NSF Lunch) Posted: 2 years ago by Moe
No pics, but this Best of Craigslist had me literally weeping with laughter.
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A true Bible-Basher Posted: 2 years ago by kissmenow
“I’m Jason Bad Ass Barrett and I’m the best at everything. I’m the son of God and the son of thunder. I’m super J.”
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Phweeters - Fun Fake Twitter Accounts Posted: 7 months ago by suebe
Faux accounts are all the rage -- here are the best, most current Phweeters (phony tweeters).
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The Best Reasons to Buy American Posted: 1 year ago by carguy4life
Five domestic cars that make us proud to be American.
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Best. Funeral. Ever. Posted: 8 months ago by suebe
Improv Everywhere makes a sad day a memorable occasion.
Update: Improv Everywhere comes clean.
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The Teen Brain Posted: 1 year ago by 2manyusernames
Your teenage daughter gets top marks in school, captains the debate team, and volunteers at a shelter for homeless people. But while driving the family car, she text-messages her best friend and rear-ends another vehicle.
How can teens be so clever, accomplished, and responsible—and reckless at the same time?
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Chuckle power for doctors Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Laughter is the best medicine for Christchurch's new "clown doctors".
The comical health specialists, who help patients via humour, are due to start work in Christchurch Hospital in September.
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New Artificial Bone Made of Wood Posted: 4 months ago by Bingo
Italians scientists have developed a new artificial bone made from wood should be an improvement over the plastic and metal that are now used for implants. Derived from organic material, the new bone substitute will promote faster healing.
To create the bone substitute, the scientists start with a block of wood — red oak, rattan and sipo work best — and heat it until all that remains is pure carbon, which is basically charcoal.
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Best Beer Ever Posted: 3 years ago by donteatpoop
I bought this stuff at a beer specialty store and I urge all of you (who are of legal drinking age) to try it. It's not your typical beer. It's like the champagne of beer, and I mean that in a completely NON-Miller High Life sort of way. (Beer in image is my number one recommendation.)
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