December 2009
19 posts
Knighthood for Patrick Stewart? Queen says make it... →
Veteran actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his role as Captain Picard on Star Trek, is set to be knighted by the Queen of England.
Shades of Armageddon! Russia may send spacecraft... →
The Russian Space Agency announced preliminary plans for a space mission to Apophis, a 270-meter asteroid projected to approach Earth in 2029. The intent would be to deflect it from Earth’s orbit to minimize any impact with our planet on this orbit, or future orbits.
Police: Accused shoplifters cause chaos at Walmart →
Unbelievable what people will try and get away with, then attack those that help the police.
Christmas 'Miracle' Mom and Baby 'Dead' in Labor,...
On Christmas Eve, an expectant mother was brought into the emergency room in labor. She suffered cardiac arrest during the delivery and the doctor was unable to revive her. They doctor said she had no pulse, heartbeat, and was turning gray. They performed an emergency C-section with no anesthesia in an attempt to save the baby and also found the baby non-responsive.
In what is being hailed as a...
Thief calls 911 after stolen truck breaks down →
A man in Tacoma, WA, stole a City Transfer truck. He made sure he filled the tank with gas before making his run on the highway, but broke down around lunch time. He called the police. Besides making that call, his other mistake was that the truck ran on diesel, not unleaded.
(From MSNBC.com)
First 3D Television Channel to Launch in the U.S.... →
Direct TV will be launching a new HDTV channel in 3D. Its possible due to their new satellite expected to start operations in March 2010. Existing subscribers will only need a firmware upgrade to their set-top boxes. However, to take advantage of it, users will need a 3D-capable HDTV.
Woman sues eatery over attack by a stuffed moose... →
A web designer is suing a Scandavian-themed restaurant in New York City after suffering a concussion and other injuries when a 150-lb stuffed moose head fell on her.
Mum: CCTV spied on bedroom →
A traffic CCTV camera in the UK was discovered to be broadcasting images of a bedroom instead of the traffic.
From TheSun.uk
Weather Channel Marriage Proposal →
Meteorologist Kim Perez received an unexpected surprise while she was on the air December 27. Her beau, a local policeman, walked onto the set, a piano began playing, and her proposed to her live on the air.
Emily Post on Holiday Tipping 2009 →
A post from the Emily Post Institute to guide you in your holiday tipping. Who gets tipped and how much? What about the folks that work the parking garage and how about that mailman that just took over the route a few days ago? Answers can be found here.
McDonald's Adds Free Wi-Fi to the Menu →
McDonalds will be making their WiFi Internet access FREE starting in January 2010. It had been $2.95 for two hours in most locations. They hope to get folks, especially business folks, to stay longer and buy more coffee and grub.
Twitter-equipped bathroom scale tells the world... →
Why would anyone want a bathroom scale that sends your weight to Twitter? Or the other one that will post it to a blog? Why? Tell me please!
Psychoaster is 'scariest' ride in the UK →
The roller coaster is deemed so terrifying that riders will have to sign a waiver to experience it.
Form Good Habits and Break Bad Ones With...
A brief piece on how to use web service Habitforge to help you to both break bad habits as well as create new ones. It’s pretty easy and you could probably replicate the process with an e-mail service that has a scheduler.
(Via MakeUseof.com.)
Man Makes $45,000 a Year off Betting Slips Taken... →
Jesus Leonardo spends his days sifting through trash at the local OTB parlors. He brings in about $45,000 a year and actually reports all of his income.
A Romance Flowchart: When Is It Inappropriate to... →
Need help deciding when it’s okay to use your iPhone?
Bartender, gimme a beer from outer space →
Sapporo is marketing a beer produced using barley grown on the International Space Station.
Somali sea gangs lure investors at pirate lair →
Somali pirates have embraced capitalism and setup a “pirate” stock exchange for others to invest in pirating corporations.