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4m-long cake-train in Paddington station [Boing Boing]

6/25/2013 2:46:00 AM

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Heathrow Express train service from Paddington to the airport in London, a PR firm built a 4m-long cake shaped like a train on the platform, guarded by birds of prey to keep the pigeons away.

Official: Snowden Has Copies Of 'Almost Everything' [Digg Top Stories]

6/24/2013 8:08:58 PM

The ability of contractor-turned-fugitive Edward Snowden to evade arrest is raising new concerns among U.S. officials about the security of top-secret documents he is believed to have in his possession — and about the possibility that he could willingly share them with those who assist his escape.

‘Hunger Games’ News Bits: Preview of CW’s Hunger Games-Inspired Reality Show [The Hob]

6/24/2013 5:37:07 PM

Here’s a round up of some of the latest news about the Hunger Games cast, their various projects, and other random related news items. Video: The CW released a preview of their summer reality show “Capture,” which may remind you of The Hunger … Continue reading →

La frutta al mercato è "viva": "Cambia e risponde alla luce" [Repubblica.it > Scienze]

repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it) — 6/23/2013 1:46:00 PM

Uno studio pubblicato sulla rivista 'Current Biology' suggerisce che il modo in cui conserviamo frutta, verdure e ortaggi, ha conseguenze reali sul loro ...

Contrordine, gli Ufo non esistono: ora Londra chiude l'ufficio alieni [Repubblica.it > Scienze]

repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it) — 6/22/2013 5:42:00 AM

Dopo 60 anni, la Difesa inglese si arrende: "Nessuna prova". dal nostro corrispondente ENRICO FRANCESCHINI

‘Hunger Games’ News Bits: How Jennifer Lawrence Rose to the Top [The Hob]

6/21/2013 11:19:13 PM

Here’s a round up of some of the latest news about the Hunger Games cast, their various projects, and other random related news items. Video: Business Insider takes a look at how Jennifer Lawrence became the most-loved actress in Hollywood. (YouTube via HG Girl on … Continue reading →

Fanmade Friday: ‘Catching Fire’ Short Film [The Hob]

6/21/2013 7:24:03 PM

This short filmed based on the beach scene from Catching Fire was created by a student-run film production group that goes by the name The L4gMast4Rz. They have filmed several shorts based on The Hunger Games series. Check them all out on … Continue reading →

Invenzioni flop, quante idee da buttare: tra "Nuova Coca", Clippy e la Ford Pinto [Repubblica.it > Scienze]

repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it) — 6/21/2013 5:06:00 PM

Cinquanta prodotti selezionati da Time tra i principali insuccessi industriali della storia contemporanea. Dalle bibite alle auto, passando per lo spray che...

Jennifer Lawrence & Liam Hemsworth Make 2013 PopSugar 100 List [The Hob]

6/21/2013 4:10:30 PM

PopSugar has released their annual PopSugar 100, a list of the fan-voted 100 stars across music, movies, TV, politics, and more. Jennifer Lawrence takes the #2 spot on the list (behind only Robert Pattinson) and Liam Hemsworth comes in at … Continue reading →

Woody Harrelson’s Dream Is for ‘Mockingjay’ to be ‘Most Ecological Sets Ever’ [The Hob]

6/21/2013 3:01:25 PM

MTV Act has a new interview with Woody Harrelson around the announcement that his company’s new wheat-based Step Forward Paper is now available at Staples stores. Here’s a short video with Woody talking about the paper, followed by excerpts from MTV Act’s … Continue reading →

Isabelle Fuhrman Named the Face of Kipling’s Back to School Campaign [The Hob]

6/21/2013 12:40:39 PM

One thing you can say about The Hunger Games cast (besides that they’re amazing actors and involved in our favorite franchise!) is that they are undoubtedly a fashionable bunch. From Jennifer Lawrence being the face of the Miss Dior bag … Continue reading →

Bando Erasmus Placement 2013 2014 [Università degli Studi di Firenze - Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia]

6/21/2013 9:26:00 AM

Si informa che è disponibile il Bando Erasmus Placement 2013 2014, la scadenza per la presentazione delle candidature è venerdì 21 giugno 2013 alle ore 12.00

Si comunica che la scadenza del bando è stata prorogata al giorno 27 Giugno 2013

Venerdì 21 giugno l'Ufficio Ricerca Europea ed Internazionale sarà eccezionalmente aperto dalle ore 10.00 alle ore 12.00.

Consulta il Bando 2013-2014

Consulta le sedi disponibili

Ulteriori informazioni sono disponibili al seguente link: http://www.unifi.it/vp-5470-mobilita-studenti-per-tirocini-sm-placement.html

La domanda per la partecipazione, disponibile al seguente link: http://www.unifi.it/bu/5_2013_suppl/dr586_13_placement.pdf deve essere consegnata a mano o a mezzo raccomandata A/R all'ufficio Ricerca e Relazioni Internazionali.

Insieme alla domanda devono essere consegnati una copia del libretto studente, la stampa da internet degli esami sostenuti, una copia di un documento di identità in corso di validità, due foto tessere ed una lettera di motivazione.

Win a chance to hang out with Josh at his charity basketball game!! [Josh Hutcherson Fan Club]

6/20/2013 6:15:12 PM

You can win a chance to hang out with Josh at his charity basketball game AND support a great cause too….@wearesbnn. Follow this link for details: www.omaze.com/josh.

Campaigning for Coin – Cate Blanchett [The Hob]

6/20/2013 4:00:40 PM

Today we’re continuing the fansite series “Campaigning for Coin” to look at different actresses who may or may not be right for the role of President Coin in Mockingjay. Every Tuesday and Thursday we will discuss a new potential candidate. Last … Continue reading →

Rabbia, paura, felicità: emozioni "lette" nel cervello [Repubblica.it > Scienze]

repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it) — 6/20/2013 8:07:00 AM

Per la prima volta ricercatori hanno osservato i diversi schemi neurali che si attivano quando si provano sensazioni emotive diverse. Lo studio estende il...

Cosa si sarebbe inventato Sam Claflin se non avesse fatto l’attore? [The Hunger Games]

6/20/2013 8:00:06 AM

Per questo minispot della fondazione a favore dei giovani “The Prince’s Trust“, Sam Claflin parla del tipo di business che avrebbe aperto se non fosse diventato un attore. Per noi è anche un modo di inaugurare il nuovissimo canale Youtube del sito, dove caricheremo le interviste e i video che ci sarà possibile sottotitolare d’ora [...]

Cinna: L’uomo che ha dato il fuoco alla ragazza! [The Hunger Games]

6/20/2013 6:20:27 AM

Buongiorno, Tributi! L’articolo del Capitol Couture su Cinna ieri si è fatto desiderare, e deve essere apparso soltanto una volta che eravamo già a letto… quindi stamattina apriamo proprio con un articolo sul nostro Stilista preferito degli Hunger Games. Per Cinna la moda non è semplicemente una carriera. È una missione. “Ho sempre convogliato le [...]

Winners of Lionsgate’s ‘Illustrate Your Spark’ Contest [The Hob]

6/20/2013 2:16:59 AM

Lionsgate has announced the ten winners of the “Illustrate Your Spark” contest they launched last month. To enter you had to add images, drawings, etc. to the first chapter of Catching Fire. The results are wonderful – the story is … Continue reading →

First Trailer Released for Liam Hemsworth’s ‘Empire State’ [The Hob]

6/19/2013 11:47:05 PM

It’s been nearly a year since we got our first look at Liam Hemsworth in the indie drama Empire State, which also stars Dwayne Johnson. Now the trailer for the movie has been released. According to JoBlo.com, Empire State will be going directly to … Continue reading →

Capitol Couture Spotlight on Cinna with New Photo [The Hob]

6/19/2013 11:11:43 PM

As part of Capitol Couture’s Spring Issue, Issue One: Chroma Nouveau, the website has added a new “spotlight” feature on Cinna, “the man who set the girl on fire”, including this great new shot of Cinna. After the unprecedented dual victory … Continue reading →