The following is an edited excerpt from the Amped Status report, "The Critical Unraveling of U.S. Society." picked by Bornbad 21 hours ago

Awesome beer site, lots of information, food pairings/suggestions, history, etc. picked by donteatpoop 22 hours ago

A crackdown on the use of endangered woods from the world's rain forests to make musical instruments resulted in a federal raid on Gibson Guitar 's manufacturing plant. picked by 2manyusernames 23 hours ago

Kurt Greenbaum of the St Louis Dispatch moderates a forum on the newspaper's website. Comments often get a bit heated. When he saw one member made a 4-letter comment that starts with 'C' instead of just deleting it, he decided to look at the i.p address and contact the OP's place of business to complain. End result? The poster got fired. picked by 2manyusernames 23 hours ago

A classic scientific essay on the problems facing movie monsters be they giant, tiny, or even aliens. picked by 2manyusernames 1 day ago

When Bullwinkle goes bad! picked by KerOBeroS32 1 day ago

Patrick Stewart was a witness to his father's repeated acts of violence on his mother. Being a child he felt incapable of stopping it. Here he discusses how such horrors has stayed with him his adult life. picked by 2manyusernames 1 day ago

Hilarity ensues... Some NSFW picked by KerOBeroS32 1 day ago

Carol Browner was appointed by Obama to be his Climate Czar - a position not subject to congressional approval. She is a co-founder of The Albright Group which often acts as an unofficial lobbying group. She was also on the board of a carbon credit company which should be a huge conflict of interest considering her duties including guiding Obama's administration's effort to force companies to pu... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 1 day ago

Draw your own personal aurora, and share it with friends. picked by suebe 1 day ago

METHUEN, Mass. - A Massachusetts woman who recently separated from her husband and had her hours cut at work says an image of Jesus Christ she sees on her iron has reassured her that "life is going to be good." picked by iamamaniac 1 day ago

I’m just sayin’… picked by Jerry520 2 days ago

Researchers have been spying on us on the subway. Here's what they've learned. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Who says Irv Rosenfeld can't get stoned? Constantly... picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

"They are not hostile towards us, rather, they want to help us but we have not grown enough in order to establish direct contact with them."

*Strap on the tin foil hats* picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

You are probably at this very moment attempting to communicate with family members you have almost nothing in common with. What do you do if it turns out Aunt Edwina is a birther? picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Cause I Really, Really Want TO...
Google has an answer for everything. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the move "may turn out to be the most far-reaching lobbying rule change so far from President Obama," resulting in "hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists" being ejected from federal advisory panels.
Not surprisingly, lobby groups, corporations, and other K Street influencers are up in arms. picked by theclansman 2 days ago

Deep under the Antarctic ice, a rare, colorful burst of starfish and 3m-long monster worms. picked by suebe 2 days ago

Made by controversial Scottish brewery BrewDog and it is 32% Percent alcohol.

"This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost." picked by melgesevad 2 days ago

When does a political joke become sedition? Rush Limbaugh is calling for a military coup, and the joke, if it is a joke, is not funny. Rush, speaking about President Obama's upcoming speech at West Point, expressed hope that military officials at the Academy would "detain" President Obama. picked by Bornbad 3 days ago

Lee Craddock really wanted to have sex with one of his relatives. Lee came up with a plan that involved hiring a man to accost himself and the woman, using a gun to force the two of them to have sex while the gunman watched. picked by 2manyusernames 3 days ago

Dispatches from the front lines of the Pro-Choice movement in NB. This blogger is volunteer co-ordinator at a Morgentaler Clinic and shares hilarious, heartbreaking and hopeful stories of her experiences in the fight to break down the province's illegal policies on reproductive choice. picked by chinook 3 days ago

What it says above. picked by suckersklub 3 days ago