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Black Friday 2005 Complete List

2005-11-19T23:35:00.000-05:00

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Ok folks, here's a comprehensive list of the day after Thanksgiving sales encompassing many stores. I don't think I need to say more. Click on the link above to find all of the sale items. Enjoy

William Shatner Wants To Sell Kidney Stone On Ebay

2005-11-17T12:52:00.000-05:00

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Last month former Star Trek star William Shatner was rushed off the set of his successful TV show Boston Legal complaining of excruciating pain - to find out he was in the process of passing a kidney stone. Shatner, 74, is hoping to persuade E-bay to loosen their policy on the sale of body parts enabling him to put his kidney stone up for auction. He believes his stone would become the ultimate piece of Star Trek memorabilia. It's true - keep your eye on E-Bay!

Vaccine Against Tooth Decay Successful In Animal Tests

2005-11-17T12:32:00.000-05:00

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Tooth decay, or cavities, is one of the most common health complaints in the world. It is caused when acids produced by bacteria that are normally present in the mouth eat away at a tooth.

Researchers in various countries have sought to develop a vaccine which would eliminate the bacteria that creates this acid from the mouth in order to prevent tooth decay from forming. Portuguese scientists said they have finally developed such a vaccine.

Do You Use Your Left or Right Hemisphere More? Free Online Test

2005-11-12T16:58:00.000-05:00

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Discover the role that your use of the left brain hemisphere and right-brain hemisphere plays in your personality. This free online application quizes you and then gives you an analysis of how your brain works. Pretty interesting - try it out!

Meteor Caught on Tape

2005-11-11T22:13:00.000-05:00

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"A fellow police officer and I witnessed a large meteor entering the atmosphere, initially exploding, lighting up the night sky then trailing some distance before it disintegrated." writes David K. "Luckily another officer at a different location caught the entire episode on his car video camara."

US Soldiers To Get Protein Powered Gum To Replace Toothbrushes

2005-11-11T22:04:00.000-05:00

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The gum, developed by US Army researchers, contains a protein that attacks the bugs that cause plaque, which in turn can lead to gum infections and tooth decay. Soldiers can keep their mouths clean without toothpaste, brush and bathroom sink, its creators say.

Black Friday At WalMart Revealed

2005-11-02T16:52:00.000-05:00

The day after Thanksgiving is dubbed "Black Friday" because it's when retailers are said to finally move out of the red (representing losses) and into the black (profits). It also marks the start of the four-week shopping blitz leading up to Christmas. The sale list is often highly guarded but this year that secret has sprung a leak. Click here to read this years Walmart black list including several other black lists from other retailers.

Michael Jackson - The Irony

2005-10-20T15:34:00.000-05:00

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Authorities want Michael Jackson back in court — this time as a juror. Jackson received a jury summons at his Neverland Valley Ranch, four months after he was acquitted of child molestation charges. It's just one of those ironies of life that he'd be called as a juror but it's unlikely that Jackson will show up for jury selection. He is permanently living outside of the United States in Bahrain. Click here to read more about Bahrain, interesting to say the least.

Take 30 Seconds Of Your Time To Help Breast Cancer

2005-10-19T19:26:00.000-05:00

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The above link will take you to a 3M sponsored page where you can "post a virtual note" about breast cancer. Each note posted will equal 50 cents donated to breast cancer research by 3M, up to $100,000! That means that 200,000 people can post a note, and there are 150,000 left! Please help!

What Do You See?

2005-10-19T19:15:00.000-05:00

Would You Invest In These Guys?

2005-10-16T19:53:00.000-05:00

Need I say more?

Flying Dog

2005-10-14T21:09:00.000-05:00

This short movie (23 seconds) is just too cute! Keep your eyes on the back of the plane.

Genetically Modified Plant Detects Landmines By Turning Red

2005-10-14T20:49:00.000-05:00

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ARESA company has invented a way to detect land mines via - genetically modifying plants. When TNT is present in the soil the plants turn a warning red. A great idea for a big problem however, I would hate to be the one sowing those seeds!

Paper Thin Televisions Equals Moving Advertising

2005-10-14T20:23:00.000-05:00

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This could be quite cool. Cheap, paper-thin TV screens that can be used in newspapers and magazines have been unveiled by German electronics giant Siemens. (Kind of reminds you of Harry Potter!) One of the applications being suggested for this technology is retail packaging. Can you imagine a cereal box adorned with a moving picture of a rabbit chasing Fruit Loops? How about a can of Green Giant peas with the Giant on the label waving at you? How to assemble instructions for a childs toy in a movie format? The list can go on and on. Keep your eyes peeled for these labels and technology sometime in 2007. The world will never be the same once this technology hits the scene.

Light Transmitting Concrete

2005-09-15T16:09:00.000-05:00

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A wall made of LitraCon has the strength of traditional concrete - but thanks to an embedded array of optical glass fibers - enables a view of the outside world ( such as the silhouette of trees, houses and people) which are transmitted inside the building. This is a little scary on the one hand and really neat on the other hand. What do you think?

Radio Toaster

2005-09-15T15:26:00.000-05:00

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A Toaster that is also a Radio. Gotta love this.

NASA's Flying Car Challenge

2005-08-17T18:41:00.000-05:00

NASA Really Wants A Flying Car - Link

Rumor has it that NASA has recently announced a new prize paying challenge called the "Personal Air Vehicle Challenge". The prize money, $250,000, (A prize in excess of this amount would have to be pre-approved by Congress.) will be awarded in two separate classes. $25,000 will go to a winner demonstrating advances in noise control and flying easibility and $150,000 will go for a "vehicle with two to six seats that can fly at least 130 mph for a 300-mile range while being fuel-efficient and making good time door-to-door." If true, look out for the Jettsons! Check out NASA's Centennial Challenge page here.

2005 Winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Competition

2005-08-16T20:07:00.000-05:00

World's Ugliest Dog - Link

First place winner, for the third year running of the "Worlds Ugliest Dog" contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, is 14-year-old Sam. The pedigree Chinese Crested is owned by Susie Lockheed of Santa Barbara, California. Since Sam is suffering from several age related ailments, Ms. Lockheed let it be known that Sam will permently retire his crown at the end of next year. - This really is an ugly dog.

Space Travel On Earth

2005-08-12T21:35:00.000-05:00

CLEAN CHEAP 4HR WORLD TRAVEL SUSTAINABLE FOR ALL BY 2032 - Link

Here's one idea that might fly. A friction free travel tube that travels at speeds of 350mph for intercity travel to 4000mph for between city and international travel. New York to L.A. in 45 minutes! The airline industry is faltering, gas prices are soaring and railroads are just about obsolete. Bottom line is that I wouldn't blink, you maybe viewing the next step in mans transportation for the future.

Automatic Door... Japan Style

2005-08-12T21:05:00.000-05:00

Automatic door... Japan style - Link

What an idea to save energy especially during these days of high energy costs! A door that slids open only far enough to let an individual, animal or space alien enter a room. This would be great for walk in coolers and freezers. To think of it, I could really use one of these to replace my backdoor. My kids run in and out of my existing backdoor all day freeing all that expensive air-conditioned air into the great outdoors. My electric bill surely would be cut by 25 percent with one of these gizmos. Click on the link above to see a really neat video of this door in action.

Shuttle Atlantis Transonic Cloud

2005-08-12T20:49:00.000-05:00

Kennedy Media Gallery - Link

Here's another great shot of a sonic boom type of cloud from the shuttle Atlantis.

Jet's "Sonic Boom Cloud" Caught

2005-08-10T21:23:00.000-05:00

Sonic Boom Cloud Photographed - Link

Fascinating picture here. As all of you probably already know, when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier one can hear a large boom or what is referred to as a sonic boom. However, during certain weather conditions, a sonic boom cloud can appear which can readily be seen by the naked eye. A rare photograph here illustrates the point quite clearly.

Paris Hilton Reveals Her Engagement Ring

2005-06-29T18:38:00.000-05:00

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I couldn't resist posting this picture of Paris Hiltons engagement ring. I can't remember ever seeing such a large rock sitting on a womans finger, I wonder how heavy that ring is? On the down side, it looks as if Paris has a bad finger nail biting habit. With a ring like that, she should really consider false nails.

Federally Approved ID Cards Put Into Law Yesterday

2005-05-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

How Real ID will affect you - Link

Yesterday Congress passed the Real ID Act in which the President is expected to sign into law. What this means is - starting three years from now, if you live or work in the United States, you'll need a federally approved ID card to travel on an airplane, open a bank account, collect Social Security payments, or take advantage of nearly any government service. The federal ID card will more than likely replace the State drivers license possibly adding your finger and retinal prints to the face of the card. The application process will include making digital copies of your birth certificate and Social Security card which will be verified and stored permanently in a national data base. I'm not sure what to think about this - needing a Federal ID card to have a bank account? Lots of questions here.

Dog Feeds Tiger Cubs

2005-05-06T20:57:00.000-05:00

Dog feeds tiger cubs - Link

A brave dog has offered her services to save two little tiger cubs from starving to death at a Zoo in East China. After their mother, Le Le, was unable to produce enough milk for them to survive, the zookeepers lucked upon this female dog to save the cubs. Unusual.