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Saturday, June 19, 2010

The Daily Drift

The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:
Stop staring at that screen for a second and stretch your limbs.
Back so soon?
Didn't it feel great?
Isn't the human body amazing?
With such a fantastic, resilient piece of machinery under your care, shouldn't you take better care of it?
Now is the perfect time to direct your energy toward maintaining the machine that keeps you going day after day.
Some of our readers today have been in:
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Oberursel, Hessen, Germany
Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Griesheim, Hessen, Germany
Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands

as well as Fiji, and the United States in such cities as Waxhaw, Milledgeville, Naperville, Flemington and more

Today is Saturday, June 19, the 170th day of 2010.
There are 195 days left in the year.

Today's unusual holidays or celebrations are:
World Juggling Day
and
World Sauntering Day

President Obama's Weekly Address

World Cup Soccer

We Were Robbed!
The U.S. stages a stunning comeback to tie Slovenia, but a ref's mistake robs them of a win, a writer says 
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The official from Friday's U.S.-Slovenia game is facing a stiff punishment, a source says. 
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England's stunning tie with Algeria allows the U.S. team to control its own World Cup fate.  
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Korean soccer fans

Hitler's New Fans

Slowly but steadily, a decade-old business around the dead and universally despised dictator Adolf Hitler is emerging as a small-scale industry in India.

Books and memorabilia on the German leader's life have found a steady market in some sections of Indian society where he is idolized and admired, mostly by the young.


Father's Day presents Dad doesn't want

From the "Hey, kids, you listening?" Department:
Even if your dad loves your handmade trinkets, he'd enjoy a cool gadget more.  
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Culinary DeLites

Culinary DeLites
Food experts find that one popular brand stands out because of a "well balanced" taste.  
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Strawberries are one food packed with vitamin C, which wards off wrinkles and dryness.
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Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints
This common habit wastes time, money, and water, and can sometimes even harm your glassware. 
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Largest coin up for bid

This ultra-rare Canadian coin measures 21 inches in diameter and weighs 220 pounds.  
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Things They Won't Tell You

Things They Won't Tell You
The SPF scale neglects a key detail about how well a sunscreen can protect your skin.  
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Ziggy

Ziggy

Pronounced Dead: Ronnie Lee Gardner, First U.S. Firing Squad Execution in 14 Years

Ronnie Lee Gardner, a convicted murderer, was executed by firing squad early Friday morning. It was the first U.S. firing squad execution in 14 years.

Facebook CEO could face Pakistan death penalty over Mohammed group

Those who think the flak over the Facebook group "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" is over because 1) the day is past (May 20) and 2) Facebook has blocked the group in Islamic countries: think again. Reportedly, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is being investigated by Pakistani police over the now-blocked group.

Tuna and Rotten Butter

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Photo via National Geographic
Sea Shepherd's tactics may turn some heads, and draw the ire of many, but the activist group is proving itself incredibly effective. First, reports have surfaced that Sea Shepherd may have slashed Japan's illegal whaling catch by half. Now, in yet another daring exploit, the group's divers have saved 800 of the most endangered fish on earth, the Bluefin Tuna, from poachers -- using rotten butter to aid the rescue operation.
Article continues: Sea Shepherd Save 800 Endangered Bluefin Tuna From Poachers - With Rotten Butter

Day 59 - Judgment Day - The Strife Aquatic

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Day 59 - Judgment Day - The Strife Aquatic
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Dreamer

 
Ozzy Osborne

First repugicans attacked Obama for the BP escrow account, now they're blaming Obama for taking credit for it - which is it?

From PoliticalCorrection.org:
Earlier in the week, the repugican study committee (the caucus of House wingnuts) issued a press release calling BP's decision to open a $20 billion escrow account to compensate Gulf residents hurt by the BP spill a "Chicago-style political shakedown." Tom Price (reptile-GA), chairman of rsc, commented, "in an administration that appears not to respect fundamental American principles, it is important to note that there is no legal authority for the President to compel a private company to set up or contribute to an escrow account."

Now, Trent Franks (retard-AZ), another member of the rsc, is attacking President Obama from a different angle. In a press release, Franks does not accuse the White House of a "shakedown," but rather blasts the president for his supposed dishonesty in taking credit for the creation of the escrow account.

Shoe

Shoe

Where to retire on Social Security alone

In these countries, you can live well on the average monthly benefits check, or even less.  
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On The Job

On The Job
Nurses, teachers, and truck drivers have far less to fear in tough economic times.
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Multimillion-dollar mansion markdowns

The luxury market isn't immune from the prolonged housing slump, prompting huge price cuts.
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Home improvements that don't pay off

For most projects, the value added doesn't come close to justifying the cost.  
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Broom Hilda

Broom Hilda

Colorado bikini coffee shop closes following boycott


A suburban Denver coffee shop whose bikini-clad baristas prompted a boycott has closed its doors.

Woman with phobia of monkeys attacked by monkeys

From the "It's a Kismet thing, you know" Department:
A British woman was attacked by a pack of monkeys after she went to a Thai resort to confront her fear of ... monkeys.

Rednecks and other assorted weirdos

Rednecks and other assorted weirdos

The ten wackiest attractions in America

The destinations include a "Stonehenge" made of cars, a huge twine ball, and a mysterious tilted building.  
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Taxman

 
The Beatles Taxman Cartoon
From 1967, the Beatles dream they are back in the time of  Merry Olde England, and try to pay Ringo's whopping tax bill with the aid of Robin Hood and that swingin' hepcat, Little John!

Pampered chihuahua inherits millions

From the "Some dogs have all the luck" Department:
In her will, Miami heiress Gail Posner left her beloved dogs with a much bigger inheritance than her son.
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Thirty-one inch handlebar mustache wins US crown

The proud owner of a 31in handlebar mustache has been named king of American facial hair.

San Fransisco Bay's Larry McClure picked up the prestigious award thanks to hours of hard graft on his lip warmer. He spends 45 minutes washing, drying and plastering it in hair spray every morning.


McClure said that if he can get sponsorship, he will take his winning tash to the world championships.

The competition is run by Beard Team USA who represent the America at the biennial World Beard and Mustache Championships. BTUSA promote "the worldwide appreciation of facial hair, fun and friendship ... and opposes discrimination against the bearded, mustached, sideburned, or goateed".