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Facebook | An open e-mail to Mr. Fowler (Wife Swap)

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

If you've seen this weeks episode of Wife Swap, then you'll know about Stephen Fowler. I've decided to make my opinions known to him in a warmly written e-mail. Enjoy!

Rutina Wesley’s No Nonsense Character on True Blood

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

Rutina Wesley's character on Alan Ball's HBO TV series "True Blood" doesn't mince her words and tells people straight in their face what she's thinking. Rutina Wesley portrays Tara Thornton, a foul-mouth, anger young woman raised by an abusive, alcoholic mother and best friend to the main character in "True Blood", Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin).

This is WHY Mechanics Love to Deal With Women!

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

Headlight Fluid? Two Transmissions she's going for? On on a lighter side this evening. Have a chuckle, or hopefully two!

How To Grow Your Hair Faster

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

Everyone wants long hair and ironically the longer they grow the longer you want them. It is like an addiction.

PeterLonard.com - Peter treads water over weekend in Vegas

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

Peter has finished in 58th position at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children event in Las Vegas.

Governing Range

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:53 PM CST

The range of possible blade angles is termed the propeller's governing range. The governing range is defined by the limits of the propeller blade's travel between high and low blade angle pitch stops. As long as the propeller blade angle is within the governing range and not against either pitch stop, a constant engine r.p.m. will be maintained.

Bliss in ignorance

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

Break in journey of life for introspection.

Michael Phelps Takes A Hit From A Bong. That Is All.

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

Well, the Weekly World News, famous for finding compromising photos of people, has gotten their hands on a doozie. Here's a photo they managed to snag of Mr. Gold Medal Michael Phelps hitting a bong at the University of South Carolina back in November during a down time in the swim season when he wasn't going to be drug tested.

Click and Jane

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

What are kids learning to read when they learn to read online?

NYC's 42nd Street/Grand Central Subway Art 2, Detail 2 [pic]

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

Fast Track and Speedwheels, 1990. Mixed-media sculptures in the passageway between the S and 4, 5, 6 lines in NYC's Grand Central Subway station, detail 2. Artist: Daniel Sinclair.

Copyright Free Videos

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

Nice list of copyright free videos sites and a search engine that spans multiple sites.

Find It! iPhone Game Review

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:52 PM CST

A review on Find It! for iphone and ipod touch at http://iphoneappreviewer.com

How To Indulge Yourself With A Spa At Home?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

If you are in need of some pampering, and who isn't these days? Take yourself to the spa. Now, I'm not talking about spending thousands of dollars on a weekend retreat where you get scrubbed,

Film Noir Illustrations

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

Great stills from film noir. I adore black and white cinematography, especially from the gritty movies about the underlife.

ABSTRAXX

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

ABSTRAXX is an inspirational fabrixx company driven off standing alone . being different . and inspiring dreams can become a reality

PeterLonard.com

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

As Peter undertook the five hour drive from Las Vegas to Scottsdale, for this weeks Frys.com event he had the chance to outline his thoughts on his game currently and his plans for the weeks ahead.

iPhone to FINALLY get Flash

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen has revealed that Apple and Adobe are "collaborating" on making Flash a reality on the iPhone

Valentine Earrings Giveaway ~ GracedLace

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

Just in time for your favorite valentine, or just in time for you! Enter your reply to have a chance at becoming the next winner. Just be sure to leave a message as to where you can be reached, if you become the lucky pick.Drawing deadline: February 4th

Did ABC get more than they bargained for with Stephen Fowler

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

The Stephens/Fowler episode of ABC's Wife Swap has the internet ablaze with severe criticism of Stephen Fowler. Was this the response ABC expected?

Tacoma Dogs Examiner: What does the Chinese New Year have in

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

What those people under the sign of the Dog can expect in this year of the Ox

PeterLonard.com - Peter falters late but makes cut

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

Peter has made the cut on the cut mark at the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, his day being disappointed by two late bogies at the Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor Course.

I never said he was a magician.

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

I love the bored look on his face.

Flipping Properties

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:51 PM CST

the article about Flipping Properties

ART TALK!� - MIGUEL CALDERON - Part 2 of 3 - VBS.TV

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

una platica de cantina con Miguel Calderon, artista visual conceptual mexicano

Does Google Earth Benefits Us Or Puts Us Into Danger?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

I guess I better burn my grown op down.

10 Ways To Lose A Sale!

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

1. You don't make people feel safe when they order.Remind people that they are ordering through a secureserver. Tell them you won't sell their e-mail addressand all their information will be kept confidential.visit for more

How to Increase Adsense Clicks and Earnings | eHow.com

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Ahh..the lovely virtual sound of a website visitor clicking on an Adsense ad. Can you hear it? It sounds like this...Ka-CHING! Each pay-per-click Adsense click is a little bit more money in your pocket. But how to encourage more clicks, without running afoul of Google's terms and conditions for proper Adsense behavior?

Protectionism could destroy us all

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Governments will need huge reserves of political will and an internationalist spirit to resist putting restrictions on free trade, says George Walden.When the tailors themselves become revolutionary sans-culottes, Thomas Carlyle sighed, then we are all done for.

Apricot Glazed Sriracha Chicken Wings

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Delicious sweet and spicy recipe for the Super bowl!

Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook - Pilots matter

Making the Choice: Choosing Your Hair Iron

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

It can be very overwhelming when you are deciding what hair tools to buy. And it can be even more confusing when you are faced with websites of dozens and dozens of hair straighteners that all look relatively the same. So what is a girl to do? You want to find a quality product, but you don't want to go crazy searching.

Amazing dorm room door

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

I bet a drunk asshole will run into sometime soon.

Racy Rapper Jacki-O shows Booty In Smooth

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

The raunchy female rapper talks more crazy shit in new smooth magazine and yes of course shows off her booty. For those who like it ghetto.

Outsourcing Is Killing Millions Of Jobs In The US

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Mr. Obama, Outsourcing must stop or reduce in any condition. I have been your (Mr. Obamas) supporter for a long time now. Enough is Enough. We cannot take this anymore. I expect you (Mr. Obama) to fulfill all the promises that you made during your presidential campaign.

True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten Comfortable With His Role

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:50 PM CST

Ryan Kwanten's popularity has steadily increased since starring in Alan Ball's hit HBO TV series "True Blood". Ryan states he is not bothered by the fact that the audience sees him more often without clothes then with clothes on.

PeterLonard.com - Peter makes weekend move in Scottsdale

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:49 PM CST

A great weekend has seen Peter move from the cutline to finish 20th at the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale Arizona, a change back to the long putter at the midway point of the tournament appearing to make the difference as he stormed home with rounds of 64 and 69.

Vote on new 3-D TV format demo'd during Super Bowl

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:49 PM CST

Go to http://Uptown3D.com to vote on whether you like the new 3DTV format broadcast during several 3-D commercials during the Super Bowl and on Monday in the comedy "Chuck".

30 Beautiful Wallpapers Of City Night Scenes

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:49 PM CST

These are wallpapers about city night scenes

Yankee Doodle Manny?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:49 PM CST

Manny Ramirez is likely to be one of the next high-visibility free agents to find a home. Because he needs a place to play and the Red Sox's rivals in New York need some outfield thump, he will soon become the Yankees' latest doodle-dandy.

PeterLonard.com - Peter plays Ginn sur Mer Classic

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:48 PM CST

Peter will play this week's Ginn sur Mer Classic on the Palm Coast just south of St Augustine in Florida.

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S.C. Poker Players Aim to Prove Poker Is a Game of Skill

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:30 PM CST

Each week for nearly 30 years, Bob Chimento and his college buddies have gathered to play Texas Hold 'em, bringing $20 and spending an evening with pizza, sodas and beer. As the cards flew during a night in April 2006, a half-dozen police officers in full SWAT gear burst into the house and arrested them. Five of them are fighting back.

Newfangled Scientific Super Bowl Snack Recipes

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:20 PM CST

Just in time for the Super Bowl, the country's leading molecular gastronomists give you their own preferred finger foods recipes. Inspired by the experimental spirit of science, they've come up with new variations on old standbys, from Wylie Dufresne's pizza pebbles to Homaro Cantu's olive dipping chips.

Track the $700 Billion Bailout

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:10 PM CST

Hundreds of banks and a handful of insurers and automakers have applied for funds from the Treasury Department as part of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Treasury Department has transferred capital to the majority of these companies. SEE Chart of who is getting what.

Torre Unapologetic About New Book Criticizing Former Players

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 08:00 PM CST

Don't expect an apology, A-Rod. Joe Torre is standing by everything he says in his new book. Torre indicates that recently surfaced excerpts with critical comments angering players need to be taken in context with the entire book and not as singular events.

Make Me a Star

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 07:40 PM CST

The rovers now exploring Mars will be remembered as adept and enduring, with a legacy that will include records for miles roamed and quantity and quality of postcards sent home.

Obama's First Week was "Environmentally" Awesome

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 07:20 PM CST

Our new president also set a plan in motion to increase fleet-wide fuel economy to 35 MPG over the next ten years or so. This 40% increase would mean substantial decreases in greenhouse emissions, especially if coupled with second-gen biofuels. The auto industry, of course, is griping, but I think they knew it was going to happen.

6 die as plane crashes near W.Va. airport

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 07:10 PM CST

Six people have been killed after a plane crashed near a West Virginia airport, officials said.According to Federal Aviation Administration officials, the pilot radioed that the aircraft was low on fuel shortly before the crash Friday near Huntington, W.Va. Officials initially said three people had died, but later revised the death toll to six.

Watchmen's Black Freighter: Cover Art Released!

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 07:00 PM CST

Warner Brothers has released the cover art for its Watchmen DVD tie-in, the adaptation of the comic-within-the-comic, Tales of the Black Freighter. This animated tale won't be the only thing on the DVD: We'll also be treated to Under the Hood, Hollis Mason's look at how the costumed crusaders came into being!

Why do you get up in the morning [COMIC]

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 06:40 PM CST

I don't want to ruin the punchline, but me too... me too

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Global Health at a Discount

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 06:20 PM CST

Seven so-called neglected diseases just became a little less neglected. This morning, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new $34 million grant in support of a global network that aims to slash rates of easily treatable infectious diseases that affect as many as 1.4 billion poor people.

Exclusive Images Reveal McG's Terminator Salvation Vision

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 06:20 PM CST

New types of killer robots and a science-inspired conception of post-apocalyptic Earth are helping McG turn Terminator Salvation into an eye-scorching sci-fi flick.

7 Dead 15 Injured Tour Bus Crashes Near Hoover Dam

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 06:10 PM CST

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a tour bus overturned on a highway near the Hoover Dam, killing at least seven passengers and injuring at least 15. A DPS news release says the crash occurred about 4 p.m. Friday in northwestern Arizona. Six fatalities were confirmed on the scene, about 190 miles northwest of Phoenix..

OpenChange, KDE bring Exchange compatibility to Linux

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 06:10 PM CST

Recent developments in the OpenChange and KDE open source projects are set to bridge a "missing link" in messaging and groupware compatibility from Microsoft's Exchange to open source clients.

HHS Nominee Daschle Faces Tax Questions

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 05:50 PM CST

ABC News has learned that the nomination of former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., to be President Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services has hit a traffic snarl on its way through the Senate Finance Committee. The controversy deals with a car and driver lent to Daschle by a wealthy Democratic friend...

Justice Department sends hoax e-mail to test workers

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 05:40 PM CST

DOJ phishing e-mail that entices federal employees to provide sensitive financial account information turns out to be a test of their security awareness, according to DOJ spokeswoman.

Harry Potter stunt double seriously injured filming

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 05:40 PM CST

DANIEL Radcliffe's stunt double on the Harry Potter set has been rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries.

What Plastics Do to Your Body

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 05:20 PM CST

Scientists are mostly worried about bisphenol-A or BPA. "It's an endocrine disruptor and in numerous animal studies it's been linked to cancer, infertility, obesity and early puberty,"..list of ones to avoid and ones that are safe

Under Surveillance: Big Brother State (Infographic Video)

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 05:10 PM CST

The Big Brother State is an educational film about how politicians claim to be protecting our freedom… what we refer to as repressive legislation. States [are] gaining more and more control of their citizens at the cost of our privacy and freedom.

Driving while suffering from flu raises risk of an accident

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:50 PM CST

Driving while suffering from flu increases the risk of a road accident, as much as two glasses of whisky, according to a British new study.

VP of Epic Games Responds to Gears of War DRM Issue

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:40 PM CST

Upset about being locked out of my game, I fired off an angry e-mail to Mark Rein, VP of Epic Games, and he actually responded! Kudos to him, though it doesn't mean DRM sucks any less.

The Top 30 Craziest Industry Quotes

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:40 PM CST

When game makers put their ego-driven feet in their flame-baiting mouths.

Dissecting Apple's "Multitouch" Patent: Can It Stop Palm?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:30 PM CST

The iPhone's multitouch patents are the equivalent of a cold war nuclear arsenal—dormant for now, but Palm's Pre is looking for a fight. Here's why we think Apple's multitouch monopoly won't last.

What ? High Hormone Levels In Women May Lead To Infidelity ?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:20 PM CST

Women with high levels of the sex hormone oestradiol may engage in opportunistic mating, according to a new study by psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.

Why You Should Mute The TV Before You Pick Up the Phone

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:00 PM CST

Or, keep Reservoir Dogs cued up at all times in case somebody calls.

Is there a Planet X?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 04:00 PM CST

If we know enough to say the solar system is a filigree construction, we might reasonably assume we know where all its bits are. But lurking in the solar system's dark recesses, rumour has it, is an unsighted world - Planet X, a frozen body perhaps as large as Mars, or even Earth.

Richest Americans’ Income Doubled as Tax Rate Slashed

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 03:40 PM CST

The average tax rate paid by the richest 400 Americans fell by a third to 17.2 percent through the first six years of the Bush administration and their average income doubled to $263.3 million, new IRS data show.

Michelle Obama bans daughters from mixing with celebrities

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 03:30 PM CST

Michelle Obama, America's First Lady, has banned celebrity socialising for her daughters Malia and Sasha as she attempts to forge a normal family life in the White House

Excessive chatting on Facebook can lead to depression

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 03:20 PM CST

Girls can be prone to anxiety and depression by talking too much to their friends through texting, email and social networking sites such as Facebook.

We. Are. Not. Amused. Period.

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 03:10 PM CST

"Five bighorn sheep slung from a helicopter and being transplanted to Desolation Canyon" in Utah, USA, on 15 January 2009. Photographer: Brad Crompton, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Kevin Spacey Pulls Trigger For Film

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 03:00 PM CST

He and Producer Dana Brunetti discuss their website for emerging filmmakers

Amazing Chemicals Invented by Nature, Rebuilt in Lab

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:50 PM CST

Many researchers enjoy the challenge of building complicated molecules from scratch in their laboratories, testing their skills in service of a worthwhile goal. Duplicating Mother Nature isn't easy, and sometimes the journey is almost as impressive as the chemicals themselves.

The 5/3 Burger: Tasteful or Wasteful?

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:40 PM CST

The Fifth Third burger, a monstrosity of five beef patties weighing five-thirds of a pound, dressed with sliced Spam, sausage gravy, fried eggs and a gigantic pickle, looked like a cartoonist's dish in a Dr. Seuss book.

Ma.gnolia Suffers Major Data Loss, Site Taken Offline

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:30 PM CST

There was a meltdown at bookmark sharing website Ma.gnolia Friday morning. The service lost both its primary store of user data, as well as its backup. The site has been taken offline while the team tries to reconstruct its databases, though some users may never see their stored bookmarks again.

GigaPan Epic Captures Photographs by the Gigapixel

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:30 PM CST

Remember that amazing 1,474 megapixel photo from the inauguration? Now you can take similar pictures yourself by using this $380 device and a stock point and shoot camera.

"Comanchero" a freakin' weird music video

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:20 PM CST

Tell me that's not freakin' weird.

When you watch these ads, the ads check you out

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:20 PM CST

(AP) -- Watch an advertisement on a video screen in a mall, health club or grocery store and there's a slim - but growing - chance the ad is watching you too.

WTF

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:20 PM CST

wtf

Obama's half brother charged for marijuana possession

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:10 PM CST

George Obama, the half brother of U.S. President Barack Obama, has been arrested by Kenyan police on a charge of possession of marijuana, police said Saturday. Inspector Augustine Mutembei, the officer in charge, said Obama was arrested on charges of possession of cannabis, known in Kenya as Bhang, and resisting arrest.

Medical Students More Depressed Than General Population

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 02:00 PM CST

A large-scale study suggests that 21.2 percent of medical students suffer from depression, compared with the 10% rate commonly reported for the general population. The study also said that black medical students are particularly prone to suicidal thoughts, with 13% reporting "suicidal ideation," versus 5.7 percent of the general population.

Video of Turkish Prime Minister Storming Out of Gaza Debate

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 01:50 PM CST

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacts to comments from Israeli President Shimon Peres on Gaza fight. After implicating Israel in the killing of children, Erdogen walks out, promising not to return to Davos.