The Man Who Saved the World by Doing Nothing
We owe this man, Stanislav Petrov a big, big thank you.
http://www.gimundo.com/Articles/Daily/805
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Petrov
Add comment March 8th, 2008
Charity thieves
A few days ago, mom got a call from one of the charities that she leave any unwanted household stuff outside for a charity pick up. Mom agreed and yesterday was the pickup day. She left the stuff outside in the morning and went about her business in the house. Sometime later she noticed a dude in an unmarked (which she realized later) van pick up the stuff and leave. At that point, she didn’t pay attention to it. Later in the afternoon, as she just returned from grocery shopping, she noticed the charity van outside waiting looking for the stuff. She looked at him and he looked at her, and then she realized there was a charity thief on the loose!!
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Add comment January 17th, 2008
Happy New Year
A Happy new year to all of you and your families. May this year bring more happiness, joy and blog posts!
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Add comment January 1st, 2008
Former anti-nuke protestor does a 180
“Wired is running a story on how Gwyneth Cravens, a former nuclear power protestor has changed her views on nuclear power as a viable solution to the world’s energy needs.
Said Cravens: ‘I used to think we surely could do better. We could have
more wind farms and solar. But I then learned about base-load energy,
and that there are three forms of it: fossil fuels, hydro and nuclear.
In the United States, we’re maxed out on hydro. That leaves fossil
fuels and nuclear power, and most of the fossil fuel burned is coal.’”
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Add comment December 10th, 2007
India’s top 10 luxury hotels accoring to Forbes.
if you want a very indulgent vacation, check out some of these spots
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Add comment November 18th, 2007
They speak English in London?? WTF!!!
An article in Yahoo! caught my attention lately. I thought typically NFL players had to atleast go through college??
Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has admitted not knowing people speak English in London.The NFL player might want to check a map before he gets on board a
plane for Sunday’s prestige game against the New York Giants at Wembley
Stadium.Crowder, who comes from Atlanta in Georgia, may be praised on the field, but confessed geography was not his strong point.
He admitted he did not know until now where London was - or that Londoners spoke English.
“I couldn’t find London on a map if they didn’t have the names of the countries,” he said.
“I swear to God. I don’t know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that.”
Crowder added: “I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him.
“That’s the closest thing I know to London. He’s black, so I’m sure he’s not from London. I’m sure that’s a coincidental name.”
The Miami Dolphins are play the New York Giants at Wembley this Sunday
in the first NFL regular-season game to be played outside the United
States.
This post is now updated. I went through some other news links and forums and it seems the dude is pretty intelligent and was probably joking around. Well played!!
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Add comment October 28th, 2007
Artists turn Canadian road to a river
A German artist has created a stunning piece of 3D art by painting a street to look like a river - with a raft and waterfalls. The scene is pretty damn realistic.
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Add comment October 13th, 2007
News Cast blooper
I hope Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills recovers from his injuries, but this news cast blooper is too damn funny.
http://www.youtube.com/v/V0KmjqabDUU
Add comment September 28th, 2007
Radio marriages
An interesting news article in The Toronto Star talks about this Oakville woman who is currently living in New Zealand getting married to some dude she barely ever met. It was part of a radio station’s promotion.
The Edge promotion, which began with three potential grooms before an elimination round left two, drew more than 100 wannabe brides and a score of eligible bachelors for the chance to marry a stranger, live, on air.
Minor detail: the choice of mate was based solely on telephone conversations with the potential groom and meeting his family and friends. Swanson said she “loved” meeting Court’s parents.
And the gora’s have a hard time understanding the concept of arranged marriages?
Add comment September 28th, 2007