Weird but true news of the past day. Includes a man shooting himself in the nads. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

If you're using a point-and-shoot Canon digital camera, you've got hardware in hand that can support advanced features way beyond what shipped in the box. With the help of a free, open source project called CHDK, you can get features like RAW shooting mode, live RGB histograms, motion-detection, time-lapse, and even games on your existing camera. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

I thought long and hard whether to post this but on balance I think it needs to be seen. picked by topofall 7 months ago

I met Roman Polanski in 1977, when I was 13 years old. I was in ninth grade that year, when he told my mother that he wanted to shoot pictures of me for a French magazine. That's what he said, but instead, after shooting pictures of me at Jack Nicholson's house on Mulholland Drive, he did something quite different. He gave me champagne and a piece of a Quaalude. And then he took advantage of me. ... read full post picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

A man who was apparently aiming at a stray dog instead shot a friend in the head and fled before officers arrived at the scene. picked by suebe 8 months ago

For more than a quarter of a century, it had been nothing more than a clump of spiky leaves. Then the plant suddenly burst through the centre and grew and grew and grew, shooting up 25ft in a matter of weeks and bursting into yellow-green flowers. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A New York toddler still in nappies has a growing reputation as a pool shark with a mean bank shot - even though he has to stand on a chair to reach the table.

Two-year-old Keith O'Dell Jr has pool shooting videos posted on YouTube, has his own website (www.poolprodigy.com) and is the youngest member of the American Pool Association. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

He kicked open the rear emergency door and fought his way through debris to clear a path. With adrenaline shooting through his veins, he began plucking screaming children out of the bus. He handed the kids to Good Samaritans who had gathered on the concrete above to help. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Yesterday, the expansion to PLAYSTATION 3's flying around and shooting others simulator Warhawk apparently slipped out (a day earlier than was planned) and was, reportedly, free of charge for a brief period due to a credit card glitch. picked by punthe 2 years ago

The father of a 5-year-old boy who police said fatally shot his 4-year-old sister on Sunday was charged Thursday with Class A and Class D felony neglect. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Aerial photography offers a drastically different perspective than the one you get from shooting on the ground. It can include photographs taken from aircraft, helicopters, balloons, rockets, kites, skydives, etc. As this brilliant photo gallery shows, it can be a rewarding, challenging and enriching experience. picked by TheArtofLife 11 months ago

Rob Spence has had eye problems since a shooting accident at 13. Now 36, Rob had the eye removed three years ago and decided he wants a video camera in its place. Only problem: getting a video camera in its place.

So in the meantime Rob sports the Terminator eye to drum up interest in the project and try to score some funding.

Update to an earlier post picked by suebe 7 months ago

The victim, Tavin Rutledge, who was celebrating his 16th birthday Sunday, was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition. He was placed on life support until 11:45 a.m. when the devices keeping him alive were turned off and he died shortly thereafter. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

I was on the internet, and suddenly felt a numbness in my right hand. The arrow on the screen stopped moving," says Jiang Ming.
"Then I found that my right hand was on the mouse pad, and blood was shooting out." picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Sometimes, tragically, in the middle of shooting a movie, an actor dies. It's actually happened many times. So what's a director to do? Turns out they have quite a few options. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Have you ever wondered where Syldavia is? Where Tintin found the Shooting Star? Or where was Captain Haddock’s ancestor was marooned in Secrets of the Unicorn?
*my boys grew up on Tintin* picked by bornbad 6 months ago

Depending how you feel about shredding or shooting, this beautifully crafted blend of form and function, these pseudo-Victorian mechanical “steampunk” style guns and guitars should make you smile…or perhaps drool? picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

A Saybrook man apparently goaded his stepbrother into shooting him in the leg Sunday so he could learn what it feels like, police and sheriff’s reports show.

*drugs may have been involved* picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

At Shooting Sports gun range in Tampa, one out of four people taking aim at targets Friday morning was a woman. It is a growing trend in the gun business.
*History* picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Miller's fascination with the world of the Emperor Penguin harks back to his days shooting Mad Max, he recalls, when one of the film's cameramen told Miller stories of shooting footage of Antarctica. picked by mysterio 3 years ago