Mar 15, 2012

Toilet

A Gift For That Special Someone


Now this would be an excellent gag gift -- Don't think I've seen one like this before.

Mar 12, 2012

Secrets of Colossus come into view again

Colossus rear view
Great news to hear that the world famous Bletchley Park in the U.K. has been saved from destruction.

Bletchley Park is where the Allies did their signals intelligence and cryptanalysis work and where the worlds 1st programmable computer was housed. Nicknamed Colossus (and it was aptly named!) it has been recently restored and can be viewed in this gallery.

Mar 11, 2012

In Our Town: Ernest Hemingway in Toronto | culture | Torontoist

Ernest Hemingway's
passport photo
I had heard that Mr. Hemingway lived and worked in Toronto as a journalist, and this article in the Torontoist reminded me of it again. Something I've always wanted to know more about.

Thanks to writer GRAEME BAYLISS you and I now can. Personally enjoyed the article very much.

Cheers.

Mieders Alpine Coaster (with no brakes!!)



Incredible ride on a personal roller coaster down a serious skill hill. This is what one can do if they need an adrenalin rush. Actually it doesn't look too bad, and something "yours truly" would love to do. Originally from the BBC.Mieders Alpine Coaster

Walrus Workout

Ever seen a walrus do sit-ups? Well now you can (originally shown on buzzfeed)

Japanese Games "Just Suck" Target Speaks Out

Ouch that's gotta hurt the Japanese pride!

Talk Radio Losing Advertisers In Wake Of Limbaugh Scandal

Great News!

According to Huffington Post at least 50 advertisers have left Rush Limbaugh's show in recent days. In fact according to Huffington last Thursdays airing of Limbaugh's show had mainly public service announcements. In other words no paid spots.

Maybe conservative talk radio is coming to an end south of the border? If so I applaud it's demise -- It's not like these conservative talking heads have ever let the facts get in the way of a good story eh?!

Mexico Bodies Found: Remains Of 167 People Discovered In Cave

Mexico Bodies Found: Remains Of 167 People Discovered In Cave

Authorities believe the skeletal remains to be at least 50 years old. Coming from Mexican authorities not sure I believe that claim until others verify it.

SCOTT RITTER: on The End of US Nuclear Superiority

Mr. Ritter discusses the current state of nuclear arms control between the US and Russia, particularly in light of the recent termination of...

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