Wednesday, June 4, 2014

17 photos of bears acting like people

17 photos of bears acting like people: "They say kids say the darnedest things, but bears might have them beat. Take a look at some of these funny and tender moments caught on camera.

Giant panda Basi holds a doll of the Guangzhou Asian Games mascot at Fuzhou Panda World in Fuzhou, Fujian province on November 12, 2010."



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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men

Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men: "You could get Lyme disease—often mistakenly thought to be spread only by deer ticks—as easily in bed as in the woods, new research shows."



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Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight

Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight: "The maiden flight of Solar Impulse 2 took place on Monday morning at Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland. The solar-powered aircraft took off at 5:36 AM CET, when the weather around the aerodrome was at its calmest, with pilot Markus Scherdel at the controls. The aircraft flew for two hours and 17 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,670 m (5,500 ft) and a ground speed of 55.6 km/h (30 kt). According to Solar Impulse, the in-flight data indicates that the aircraft slated to make the first all-solar global circumnavigation flight performed to expectations."



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Monday, June 2, 2014

Strange photos of overloaded transport

Strange photos of overloaded transport: "An Indian man carries plastic balls on his bicycle in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on February 16, 2006."



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41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius

41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius: "These tips and tricks will guarantee you’ll be a totally happy camper this summer."



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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com

Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Nobody wants strangers traipsing upon their property and taking uninvited rests upon their backyard hammocks.

But it’s likely that residents in one Daytona Beach, Florida neighborhood won’t be getting in the face of the intruder who grabbed some R&R there earlier in the week."



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Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte

Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte: "In complete contrast to the claims of “global warming,” Lake Superior has experienced the highest concentration of ice in late May since modern satellite records began in 1980 and the ice coverage may even be the highest since at least 1897."



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Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel

Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel: "Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled high level design plans for an unmanned surface vessel (USV) to be powered by a solar-electric hybrid system. The Aquarius USV project began in 2011 and a prototype is expected in 2015. It will mostly be used for data collection and monitoring purposes."



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theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000  ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS

theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000  ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS:



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Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives

Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.
Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost

Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.

Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Army Green Beret slams Gwyneth Paltrow in scathing essay | Fox News

Army Green Beret slams Gwyneth Paltrow in scathing essay | Fox News: "A US Army Green Beret has hit out at Gwyneth Paltrow in a scathing essay after the actress compared enduring Internet haters to the ravages of war reports The New York Post.

Sergeant First Class Bryan Sikes, who suffered a broken neck and back in a 2008 IED explosion in Afghanistan, was infuriated by the actress’ idiotic comment comparing negative online comments to being at war during a tech conference this week."



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