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Gun scare prank
A husband sets off firecrackers as his wife is handling his gun.
While I can find this is amusing, this just makes me scared of being an American.
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Half of the 50 hottest girls on Digg are fake -- but the site works anyway
Hot-girl pics are to Digg users as lists are to editors. Unashamedly, we present the 50 hottest girls on Digg (okay, fine, the first 50 hot girls we found on Digg), and checked their profiles to determine whether they were likely to be real or fake. Then we built a spreadsheet to calculate their "Popular Ratios" — the percentage of their submissions that hit Digg's front page — individually and as a group. The surprising result:
These hot girls only managed to get their submissions to Digg's front page 4.3 percent of the time. What's more, the women we deemed real have an aggregate hit rate of 6 percent, while those with apparently fake profiles only got their stories to Digg's front page 0.15 percent of the time. So much for the conventional wisdom. Maybe the dudes pretending to be girls on Digg aren't trying to get on the homepage — they just like to pretend to be girls. With big boobs. Whatever floats your boat, guys.
Hot-girl pics are to Digg users as lists are to editors. Unashamedly, we present the 50 hottest girls on Digg (okay, fine, the first 5... more -
Drunken Dwarf admits burglary
Poor little Lee was exploited by a big nasty group of thugs into helping out on a burglary. Using his physical attributes he was able to get through the smallest of gaps. The gang thought they had found the perfect accomplice, all until Lee decided to have a drink. Poor little Lee was exploited by a big nasty group of thugs into helping out on a burglary. Using his physical attributes he was able ... more
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Vanity Fair satirizes McCain
When the New Yorker came out with a cartoon on its cover of the Obamas as fist-bumping militants (complete with a burning flag), the blogosphere wondered if the magazine or someone else would come up with a satirical cover of John McCain. Well, Vanity Fair did just now.
The magazine posted a cartoon on its website featuring John McCain holding a walker with one hand and giving the fist bump to a pill-popping (well pill-holding) Cindy McCain. The Constitution burns in the fireplace of the Oval Office while a painting of George W. Bush hangs on the wall.
In a short accompanying article, Vanity Fair speaks of it's "affectionate rivalry" with the New Yorker. (They share a building and play softball against eachother).
"We had our own presidential campaign cover in the works, which explored a different facet of the Politics of Fear, but we shelved it when The New Yorker's became the "It Girl" of the blogosphere," Vanity Fair writes. "Now, however, in a selfless act of solidarity with our downstairs neighbors here at the Condé Nast building, we'd like to share it with you. Confidentially, of course." When the New Yorker came out with a cartoon on its cover of the Obamas as fist-bumping militants (complete with a burning flag), the b... more -
McCain lashes out at US media for Obama bias
Republican presidential candidate John McCain vented his bile at the US media yesterday, criticizing its vigorous coverage of Barack Obama's Middle East tour, which seems to have eclipsed his own campaign.
Earlier this week, an article McCain submitted to the New York Times was reported to have been rejected by the flagship newspaper.
Astoundingly, he has even launched a web video, 'Obama love', quoting television anchors and journalists which he regards as biased towards the Democrat hopeful. His campaign team has complained repeatedly that the US media is behaving as if the election is a foregone conclusion.
Much more at the link! Republican presidential candidate John McCain vented his bile at the US media yesterday, criticizing its vigorous coverage of Barack O... more -
Comedian in trouble for eating sausage while driving on his TV show
Being a comedian in Germany can be hard at times. Comedy star Hape Kerkeling has received a legal complaint from a television viewer for eating a sausage while driving in his new show, in which he plays a taxi driver.
A German comedian who plays a taxi driver in a candid camera show has received a legal complaint from a viewer who spotted him committing two minor traffic violations on television.
In his show "Hallo Taxi," Hape Kerkeling, 43, a gifted impersonator, has amusing conversations with passengers which are recorded by a hidden camera. One viewer seemed to be paying more attention to his driving than the comic aspect of the show.
Read more... Being a comedian in Germany can be hard at times. Comedy star Hape Kerkeling has received a legal complaint from a television viewer f... more -
Radovan Karadzic in disguise: the video
You've seen the pictures of Karadzic as new age guru Dragan Dabic; now watch the video.
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MacBook Touch hitting streets In October?
COULD IT REALLY BE TRUE?
MacDailyNews via Geekologie:
"Think MacBook screen, possibly a bit smaller, in glass with iPhone-like, but fuller-featured Multi-Touch. Gesture library. Full Mac OS X. This is why they bought P.A. Semi. Possibly with Immersion's haptic tech. Slot-loading SuperDrive. Accelerometer. GPS. Pretty expensive to produce initially, but sold at "low" price that will reduce margins. Apple wants to move these babies. And move they will. This is some sick shit. App Store-compatible, able to run Mac apps, too. By October at the latest."
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Lots of sex but few orgasms for the Chinese
Really strange results just in from the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey this year: 78% of the Chinese have sex weekly, but only 24% were able to achieve an orgasm everytime they had sex. Any sexperts out there wanna tell us what insightful analysis one can make based on the above two statistics?
The Chinese might be top global performers when it comes to business, but during sex they appear to be struggling to reach their peak.
Couples from China and Hong Kong are the least likely to reach orgasm during sex, while the Italians and Spanish claim to have no problems climaxing, a global sex survey showed on Tuesday.
Less than a quarter -- 24 percent -- of those surveyed from China and Hong Kong were able to achieve an orgasm every time they had sex.
Italy, Spain and Mexico tied for top place, achieving orgasms 66 percent of the time, said the Durex Sexual Wellbeing survey, which polled 26,000 people in 26 countries.
The French, famous for their romantic overtures, came in at a middling 48 percent of the time -- the global average, the survey said.
Other Asian countries such as Japan and Singapore ranked poorly with those polled saying they only reached orgasm 27 percent and 36 percent of the time respectively.
Of those who manage to climax, the Japanese were the least satisfied with the intensity of the orgasm while Mexicans and Brazilians said they were the most satisfied.
Women climaxed less than men, with 32 percent saying they reached the peak every time they had sex, compared with 63 percent of men.
Factors that enhanced an orgasm included delaying climax, longer foreplay time and having a strong emotional relationship, the survey said.
The survey also found that while men preferred to orgasm with a partner, women achieved an orgasm more easily through masturbation.
"If you want to have an orgasm, it's important that you allow yourself to surrender to the good feelings you are experiencing," said Kevan Wylie, a sexual health expert, in a statement.
Really strange results just in from the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey this year: 78% of the Chinese have sex weekly, but only 2... more -
Gay club bans drag queens
Crews Inn, a gay bar in Dallas, instituted a policy on July 15 prohibiting drag queens and transgender women from admittance on Tuesday nights.
“Drag queens act like they are divas and think they can do no wrong,” said bar co-owner David Moore to the Dallas Voice. “They have stolen money straight off the bar, hassled costumers for drinks, and locked themselves in the bathroom with a bunch of guys. And with Tuesday being our busiest night, there is just no way for me to keep the drag queens under control then. I don’t want drag queens in here that are going to misbehave.”
“It’s kind of like I’m a positive role model in the community,” said local drag performer Ivana Tramp to the Voice. “It wasn’t like I was there hammered or begging people to buy me a drink. I felt like it was very embarrassing and degrading.”
Tramp and other performers are consulting attorneys about the legality of the ban and plan to take legal action.
“I’m not sure if it is legal or not, but if they are acting stupid, I have that right under TABC [Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission],” Moore told the Voice. “As a bar owner, we have the right to refuse service to anyone.”
Moore also believes it is legally permissible to bar drag queens because a costumer’s appearance must match his or her picture ID.
Tramp plans to picket Crews Inn on Tuesday night, July 22. The group is expecting 50 to 100 performers and fans to show up.
(The Advocate) Crews Inn, a gay bar in Dallas, instituted a policy on July 15 prohibiting drag queens and transgender women from admittance on Tuesda... more -
'London's more violent than LA'
Well that's what soul singer Seal thinks. Speaking to Sky News he spoke out against the rise of violent crime in the UK, putting possible blame on the 'deconstruction of family values' as well as the rise in internet use.
Speaking to reporters prior to his Shepherd Bush gig he said:
"LA is no more dangerous than London; in fact you could say it's less so, but I think it's more dangerous all over the world – we live in a very reckless age."
"Over a period of time we've witnessed the deconstruction of family values and I think that's the problem.
"It's only going to get better when things change in the family – everything begins at home."
You think he's got a point or is it someone just bringing up this week' hot topic to try and get a few extra album sales?
There's a video of the interview at the link. Well that's what soul singer Seal thinks. Speaking to Sky News he spoke out against the rise of violent crime in the UK, putting possi... more -
McMorning - news channels sell the right to McDonald's to place products in news s...
Several regional tv outlets in the states have begun to sell rights to McDonalds to place products on news desks whilst anchors read the news. Several regional tv outlets in the states have begun to sell rights to McDonalds to place products on news desks whilst anchors read t... more
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"If you are not from Lesbos, you are not a Lesbian!"
Residents of the Aegean island of Lesbos have submitted a request to the Greek court to ban the use of the word "lesbian" to describe gay women. The court dismissed the request...
Three residents of Lesbos, the birthplace of the ancient Greek poetess Sappho whose love poems inspired the term lesbian, brought a case last month arguing the use of the term in reference to gay women insulted their identity.
In a July 18 decision, the Athens court said the word did not define the identity of the residents of the island, and so it could be validly used by gay groups in Greece and abroad.
Several residents testified during the trial that the use of the word lesbian had brought recognition to the island and boosted its tourist trade.
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Goldfrapp plots North American tour, iTunes session
Goldfrapp have announced dates for a forthcoming North American tour. The six date tour will kick off on September 12 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Goldfrapp have announced dates for a forthcoming North American tour. The six date tour will kick off on September 12 at New York's Ra... more
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Let's put a SMILE on that face!
Why so serious Judge Miley? It looks as if Batmania has either spread to Las Vegas, or the Joker is in Sin City looking to get lucky. Judge Stefany Miley, a candidate for Las Vegas District Court 23 had a campaign sign covered in paint and the judge's face was altered with a bright red "joker smile."
Miley's name was transformed to "Smiley" and at one point the word "judge" had been replaced with "joker."
Why so serious Judge Miley? It looks as if Batmania has either spread to Las Vegas, or the Joker is in Sin City looking to get lucky.... more -
Where you sit in class: what it means
An in-depth, completely unscientific study by incredimazing.com has determined the meanings behind your general choice of seat location in lectures and college classes. I'm a second-row sleeper: "good intentions, bad narcolepsy", and that, I'm afraid, really nails it.
Where do you sit? An in-depth, completely unscientific study by incredimazing.com has determined the meanings behind your general choice of seat locatio... more -
Estelle Getty passed away
Estelle Getty (born Estelle Scher on July 25, 1923 in New York City, USA) was an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress (theatre and screen). She was best known for her role of 'Sophia Petrillo' on the 80's sitcom the 'Golden Girls'. Estelle Getty (born Estelle Scher on July 25, 1923 in New York City, USA) was an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress (theatre ... more
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Wine in a can
Yes, the day has come. Now I won't look like such a boozer drinking cheap wine form the bottle all the time. But wait, this is only a concept? Yes, the day has come. Now I won't look like such a boozer drinking cheap wine form the bottle all the time. But wait, this is only a ... more
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McDonald's getting flack for supporting "the homosexual agenda"
Let me get this straight, McDonald's knowingly contributes to the obesity epidemic, plays an active role in helping squelch this nation's agriculutre systems, practices substandard beef and food health regulations, bioengineers food with unknown repurcussions, and yet the masses line up en masse to collect a coke, a smile, and a plastic happy meal toy.
Yet they support equal rights for other human beings who happen to be gay or lesbian and suddenly feathers are ruffled enough to get active in protest?
Wow... Let me get this straight, McDonald's knowingly contributes to the obesity epidemic, plays an active role in helping squelch this natio... more -
Drummers are as fit as star football players
A new research suggests that rock drummers must have the same stamina as Premiership footballers. In an hour of performing at a concert, a drummer can burn between 400 - 600 calories.
It is hoped that the results of this study, can be developed into programs for overweight children uninterested in sports.
Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie has taken part in this study. A new research suggests that rock drummers must have the same stamina as Premiership footballers. In an hour of performing at a concer... more
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