30 nov. 2010
Avoir l'esprit distrait rend triste
Les individus passent presque la moitié du temps à imaginer faire autre chose que ce qu'ils sont réellement en train de faire, et cette continuelle distraction les rend tristes, selon une étude américaine.
-Cyberpresse
24 nov. 2010
Hotel 626
Hotel626 is a horror puzzle game, which challenges you to escape from a haunted hotel while solving challenges and avoiding an untimely demise. The puzzles aren’t going to thrill seasoned adventure gamers, but the overall production value is impressive, as is the novel use of elements like your webcam, microphone, and even your cell phone.
One thing though: you can only play the game at night. (If you’re sneaky, you might try changing your system clock to sometime after 6PM)
Sand Glass LED Traffic Lights
The Sand Glass is a new look at traffic lights. Surely people must be frustrated with the current design. LED lights trickle down to make an obvious statement, regarding the time left for the lights to change. Easy and intuitive.
19 nov. 2010
North Korea and the “Strangest Show on Earth”
Daytime exterior shots in this series can be as old as August 2010. However, many of the photos are from the recent Arirang Mass Games in Pyongyang in October 2010. For background on the Arirang Mass Games, see the Guardian’s 2005 article “Welcome to the strangest show on earth” which describes the games as “one of the greatest, strangest, most awe-inspiring political spectacles on earth.”
-Publicintelligence.net
18 nov. 2010
Le fou du village
Dowtown Verdun, Luc est un vrai fou du village. Celui qu'on appelle par son nom, celui qui alimente la machine à rumeurs du métro de l'Église, celui qu'on tolère, mais qu'on ignore du même coup parce qu'il incarne la maladie mentale. «Pendant longtemps, la population voulait partager son espace avec les fous, mais aujourd'hui, il y en a tellement qu'elle les ignore. On fait exprès pour ne pas les voir, même s'ils existent».
-Urbania/Cyberpresse
Robert Smith prend l'air chez Crystal Castles
Avec son nouveau single, qui sortira en décembre, "Not In Love", l'excellent groupe de Toronto, Crystal Castles, a réussi un gros coup en enrolant en lieu et place de sa succulente chanteuse habituelle Alice Glass, rien moins que Robert Smith "le magnifique", leader omnipotent de The Cure ou Cure comme ils se font appeler maintenant. Le résultat est tout simplement la meilleure chanson chantée par Robert Smith depuis au moins 10 ans et sans conteste l'un des meilleurs singles de l'année. Les Canadiens et le Britannique, s'ils se situaient sur des orbites assez éloignées du cirque musical, avaient quelques bonnes raisons de se rencontrer, à commencer par un goût prononcé pour les ambiances mortifères et crépusculaires, un intérêt pour la souffrance et ses expressions chantées et, bien sûr, une capacité à évoquer en termes simples (tous les mots clés y sont) des choses compliquées.
Could it be that time has taken it's toll
Won't take you so far, i am in control
And we were lovers
Now we can't be friends
Fascination ends
Here we go again
Cause it's cold outside, when you coming home
Cause it's hot inside, isn't that enough
We get to touch your junk
Homeland Security seal with, "We get to touch your junk," motto. Because, it's my right as an American to have you cavity-searched, so that I can feel safer.
17 nov. 2010
3D Stereoviews of Old Japan
These 3D stereoviews were made in the late 19th – early 20th century by known Japanese photographer T. Enami.
Normally, stereoviews consist of two almost identical photos and when viewed through a stereoscope, it gives the impression of three-dimensional space.
Now let’s look at these 3D steroviews, but the good thing is, we won’t need any stereoscopes as they are already animated, but the effect is still the same.-Isismile.com
L'Impact sanctionné pour les incidents suivant son élimination
La fédération américaine de soccer (USSF) a décidé de sanctionner l'Impact de Montréal à la suite des incidents qui se sont produits après l'élimination du club en Caroline, le mois dernier.
Nick DeSantis, sera suspendu pour six parties en plus d'écoper d'une amende de 1500 $ US. L'USSF a aussi imposé une amende de 5000 $ à l'Impact.
-Cyberpresse
16 nov. 2010
R2D2, the bathing-suit edition
The Artoo bathing suit from Australian designer James Lillis will make help you blend in on the sandy beaches of Tatooine.
America: Land of Loners?
Americans, plugged in and on the move, are confiding in their pets, their computers, and their spouses. What they need is to rediscover the value of friendship.
-Wilsonquarterly
13 nov. 2010
DontEvenReply.com
Original ad:
I am in need of a reliable and SAFE driver to take my 10-year-old daughter home from after-school soccer practice starting in September and ending in late November. She needs to be taken from school in Exton to home in Bryn Mawr. It should take about an hour each day. You will be needed Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Looking for a safe driver with a clean driving record. E-mail at ***********@comcast.net with references. We can discuss compensation. Thanks!
I am in need of a reliable and SAFE driver to take my 10-year-old daughter home from after-school soccer practice starting in September and ending in late November. She needs to be taken from school in Exton to home in Bryn Mawr. It should take about an hour each day. You will be needed Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Looking for a safe driver with a clean driving record. E-mail at ***********@comcast.net with references. We can discuss compensation. Thanks!
From Me to ************@comcast.net
Good afternoon.
My name is Mike Partlow and I am very interested in this job. I have a lot of experience driving under dangerous conditions and guarantee your daughter will arrive safely at home every day.
If you are still looking for a dependable driver, please write back.
Sincerely,
Mike Partlow
From Kate ******** to Me
Mr. Partlow (can I call you Mike?),
I still am looking for a driver. Good to know you can handle dangerous conditions...but there probably will not be any dangerous conditions; you are just taking my daughter down Rt 3.
Tell me about yourself - are you a professional driver? Do you have any references from past jobs? What kind of car do you own? Is it reliable?
- Kate
From Me to Kate ********
Kate,
You can call me Mike. I was never one for formalities.
A little about myself, I am 37 years old, and worked as a mercenary driver in the Middle East. I have escorted important clients through high-risk areas in Iraq and Afghanistan for five years. I have seen a lot of action, and have ensured the safety of my clients. Out of all the jobs I have done, 90% of my clients arrived at their destination unharmed.
I have several references. I'll have one of them e-mail you.
My car is very safe and reliable - perfect for your daughter. It is an armored 2007 Chevy Suburban. All glass has been replaced with multi-layered ballistic glass capable of stopping a 7.62 x 39 bullet dead in its tracks. The doors, roof, and floor have been reinforced with ballistic steel/composite that can withstand IED blasts and stop grenade fragmentation. This car has been put to the test and will always deliver.
Safety and protection is my #1 priority. The car is fully loaded with an HK416 assault rifle that fire under the toughest conditions. The roof has a 40mm MK-19 automatic grenade launcher turret installed. Hopefully we won't have to use it, but it is good to have. I can't tell you how many times I've had to return fire against an enemy APC. I assure you that nobody will mess with your daughter as I escort her home from soccer practice.
Now lets discuss pay. I have various security packages I offer, and for your daughter I recommend my medium package which will run you $200 an hour. I also have a minimal package which is only $125 an hour. It is entirely up to you.
Let me know,
Mike Partlow
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-DontEvenReply.com
Seriously Big Blocks of Flats In China
According to Emporis, there are 7,650 skyscrapers in Hong Kong, which puts the city at the top of world rankings. Thirty-six of the world’s 100 tallest residential buildings are in Hong Kong. More people in Hong Kong live or work above the 14th floor than anywhere else on Earth, making it the world’s most vertical city.
-Boredpanda
11 nov. 2010
Des peintures murales pour faire l'éducation sexuelle
«Focus on your studies, stop dirty thoughts.»
Murals teach Tanzanians to practice safe sex by avoiding parties, sugar daddies and big butts.
-Globalpost
10 nov. 2010
8 Worst Breakup Stories
A Taiwan carpenter bought a porn DVD only to find secretly taped motel footage of his wife having sex with his friend, whom the husband later stabbed.
-Oddee
5 nov. 2010
Sex Advice From Johnny Knoxville
What’s the best thing about having sex with a Jackass cast member?
Johnny Knoxville: It won’t take that long. You can have the rest of your day to do whatever you want.
-Nerve