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The Big Picture: Protests at the G20 Summit [pics] Posted: 8 months ago by iamamaniac
Thousands of protesters gathered in London, England on April 1st and 2nd to demonstrate against an array of issues, largely anti-capitalist or pro-environmental in nature. A large underlying theme was anger with the effects of the economic downturn and a call for accountability and responsibility.
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Patient Dies After Operation On Wrong Side Of Head Posted: 2 years ago by buddha
Not related to this story.
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Would You Vote for a Presidential Candidate Based on Their Credit Card Debt? Posted: 1 year ago by tubalusa
It was recently reported that John McCain and his wife Cindy may have as much as $250,000 in credit card debt. They also reported that they have an American Express card for a "dependent child" that is carrying a balance of between $15,000 and $50,000. On the flip side, Barack Obama reported no credit card debt in his annual financial disclosures.
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Final Arrangements Posted: 5 months ago by pocksucket
Sir Edward and Lady Joan Downes spent 54 years of living in devotion to each other. Lady Joan's cancer and Sir Edward's failing health combined with this devotion lead them end their lives side by side at Dignitas, a clinic in Switzerland that helps people who want to die achieve their peace.
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Global Warming Effects Map Posted: 2 years ago by sholom22
as the title says
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Ledger died of prescription overdose Posted: 2 years ago by escaflowne
"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,"
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Hurricane Ike, The Aftermath Posted: 1 year ago by acemak
Photos from Nat Geo depict the devistating after effects of Hurricane Ike
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Courtney Love's daughter sees the bad side of celebrity Posted: 3 years ago by musicgirldani
Her daughter was devastated to read comments about her appearance on the internet.
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The Unfunny Truth About Scientology Posted: 2 years ago by TheStep
A famous YTMND explaining the unfunny side to the 'cult' you love to hate. Is the 'religion' as innocent as it wants you to think?
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WW1: English soldier's experiences Posted: 2 years ago by TheStep
A blog that serialises the letters of William Henry Bonser Lamin, 90 years after they were first written. A fascinating insight into the human side of the war.
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Man Leaves Jail Naked, Gets Arrested Again Posted: 1 year ago by bevissimo
Police say Bill Merit, 49, left the Chatham County jail and began walking by the side of the road, naked. Witnesses called police, who arrested him and jailed him again on a charge of public indecency. Merit told an officer that he didn't take the clothes jailers gave him because he thought they were stolen.
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Old CDs into Dumbells Posted: 11 months ago by AutumnLotus
150 CDs, about 75 on each side, on a threaded rod from the hardware store and then (8) bolts to hold it all together. No tools needed. Just thread it all and bolt it tight.
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Woman Terminates Adoption Because She Can't Bond With The Child Posted: 2 months ago by nateebiinature
She and her husband have five biological children and decided that they wanted more. After going through the approval process, she was able to adopt a baby who was found by the side of a road. Despite her pre-adoption belief that she would "be able to parent this little boy the same way I had done with my biological daughters," she terminated the adoption after 18 months.
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California schools lack cohesive plan for autism Posted: 1 year ago by psycmoe
Or, how the change in diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder has effected public education. Though much of the info is CA or Bay Area based, I would imagine the same effects can be seen country-wide.
(As a weird aside, the article's author is one Nanette Asimov.)
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Antarctic ice melt could shift Earth's rotation Posted: 10 months ago by Bornbad
Scientists say the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet would have such profound effects it would shift the planet's rotation, sending a bulge of water into the Northern Hemisphere.
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Power outage affecting New York Posted: 2 years ago by DrNothing
A power outage affected parts of Manhattan's Upper East Side on Wednesday, partially shutting down subway service, officials and witnesses said. Power utility Con Edison said it was evaluating reports of lost service, and the transportation authority said at least three subway lines were down on what a spokeswoman called a power dip.
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Liquid Locavore Luxury Posted: 7 months ago by bingo
If getting to the shops is just too much of a bother to you, plus when you get there most of the food is from the other side of the world then it may be that there is a locavore stirring within you. Locavores are people who only wish to eat food from their own locality and this is becoming quite a movement.
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Well, you can't sue a tornado (or God), so.... Posted: 3 months ago by Bingo
A family demands $10 million from Honda, claiming a side window shattered and injured them when a tornado picked up their Honda Odyssey, which "remained airborne for a few seconds before plummeting to the ground and landing on all four wheels. Upon impact, the driver's side passenger window shattered and glass flew into the car."
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Drugs and the Brain Posted: 2 years ago by DemureArt
Human brains are unique, because they give us the power to reflect, talk and dream. All these processes are influenced by the use of drugs. This Flash presentation lets you choose one of the drugs listed to see how it effects your brain.
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Your boss may be an alien! Posted: 2 years ago by maxriter
Many Americans work side by side with space aliens who look human - but you can spot these visitors by looking for certain tip-offs, say experts. They listed 10 signs to watch for.
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