The protective suits worn by bomb diffusers in "The Hurt Locker" are real, right down to those fabulously popped collars, and they really do save lives. The secret is all in the materials, which provide a barrier against both shockwaves…
God, gays and cultural imperialism
Lexington's notebook God, gays and cultural imperialism Lexington Is Uganda's anti-gay bill America's fault? AS MANY people have observed, the anti-gay bill being mooted in Uganda is pretty rough stuff. It proposes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality" and jail…
I love this brilliant hardware sorting box from Craftster user Wulf. A simple series of graduated boxes allows pieces of hardware to be dropped into their proper storage location. [via Dinosaurs and Robots] Read this article | Comment on this…
Free exchange European Monetary Fund R.A. | WASHINGTON European leaders warm to the idea OVER the weekend, Germany declared its support for a European Monetary Fund, modelled on the IMF, that would address crisis conditions like those brewing in southern…
Physics win We love a good test answer. Picture by: dunno source Submitted by: dunno source via Fail Uploader
VW Bus Celebrates 60 Years. Again.
Today is the 60th anniversary, again, of one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever clatter down the road. The exact anniversary of the Volkswagen Type 2, known affectionately as the Microbus or just the Bus, is open…
Greece: not a simple fable about ants and crickets
Charlemagne's notebook Empathy in short supply Charlemagne Greece is a real country, with tough politics and grim history EMPATHY is always in short supply in recessions, even within the European Union where we are all supposed to understand each other…
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Сподели знаење: 8-мо мартовска прва помош 8.03.2010 19-21ч
Утре, во „Кика“, покрај стандардната програма, на репертоарот на „Убунту прва помош“ е дебата за жени хакерки.
Deadline: 15/04/2010 Open to: individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural communities Funds amount to NOK 1.000.000,- (approx. Euro 125.000,-/US Dollars 150.000,-) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide. The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the…
I don’t think the conclusion of this paper can be generalized across other book types (academic ones), but it’s a worthwhile read. The present study indicates that there is a moderate correlation between free digital books being made permanently available…
