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From Dollars To Death Panels: How Republicans Distorted Deba

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:11:18 -0800

With Thanksgiving recess now upon us, it seems an appropriate time to revisit the hysterical Republican whoppers and talking points about the Democratic party agenda that have dominated this Congress. Herewith a top-five list:

The Death of New York City's Fifth Avenue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:11:12 -0800

The resurgence of New York's once squalid waterfront has shifted the city's cultural center.

5 Disturbing Ways the Human Body Will Evolve in the Future

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:50:02 -0800

We don't think of ourselves as changing: We're the same basic meat popsicles we've always been. But some of the surprising changes that the future holds in store for the human body are ball-shatteringly disturbing, so you'd better have an iron stomach if you plan on reading this (though if not, don't worry; those are probably in the pipeline too).

Accidental Subway Rainbow (PIC)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:30:02 -0800

"I nearly lost it when I realized I was wearing orange under my sweater. No one else cared."

Analemma over Ukraine

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:20:03 -0800

Explanation: If you took a picture of the Sun at the same time each day, would it remain in the same position? The answer is no, and the shape traced out by the Sun over the course of a year is called an analemma.

Thermochromic Ink Swine Flu Mask Helps Alert Others

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:20:02 -0800

Inspired by the swine flu pandemic, Hoorshnia’s early warning systems—for other people, at least—span the design gamut, from the traditional medical mask to a rather fetching wrap-around scarf. In addition to full-face sinus masks that detect temperature increases around the forehead or mouth.

Wes Anderson's 10 Best Movie Music Moments

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:10:04 -0800

Perfectly matching a song with a scene is nothing new (see: Scorsese, Martin), but Wes Anderson takes the movie soundtrack to new levels of artistry. In all his films, the young writer-director displayed a record geek's ability to wow viewers with a song that's not only enjoyable but, at its best, makes a scene instantly memorable.

Man vs. Emu. The Flying Tackle (vid)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:10:03 -0800

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Montmartre

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:21:04 -0700

Tulip Era in the Ottoman Empire...

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:25:47 -0700

PH-KCH Anna Pavlova

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:19:35 -0700

Good News on the Phone

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:04:51 -0700

Passion

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:16:01 -0700

Each war is different, each war is the same

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:05:56 -0700

Antic dormitori tirolès // Old Tyrolean Bedroom

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:00:48 -0700

Martin Brodeur save

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:41:24 -0700