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R2D2 Soy Sauce

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:09:54 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Hilarious! You gotta see this thing . . .

Airport Taser Death

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:50:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Terrible story about a Polish Immigrant who can't speak English - he's shot with a taser and killed over nothing!

Clip Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

Questions hang over taser death

He spent 10 hours frustrated by airport bureaucracy. Just 24 seconds later, police shot him with tasers

VANCOUVER — Dazed and confused after more than 15 hours of travel, unable to communicate in English and scared because he couldn't find his mother, Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski was jolted by a taser just 24 seconds after being confronted by police in Vancouver International Airport.

"I've been in touch with witnesses. I have viewed a video, which was taken by a bystander, which is not going to be released until at least the time of the inquest. From my observation, the interaction between the police and this individual, who didn't appear to me to be posing a danger to anybody at the time … was 24 seconds, roughly, before he was tasered," Walter Kosteckyj said, adding the airport surveillance videos also won't likely be released until an inquest is held.

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Geeky Pumpkin Carving Designs

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:43:29 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Some of these must have taken a lot of time . . .

Clip Source: studenthacks.org

Geeky Pumpkin Carving Designs

Tags: pumpkin, carving, designs

How to Sleep Better

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:41:13 GMT

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clipper's remarks: tips on sleeping better

Clip Source: www.wikihow.com

How to Sleep Better

Change your sleeping position. You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what your doing, but it is possible and can make a big difference. When you go to sleep, or when you wake up in the middle of the night, make a conscious effort to follow these guidelines until it becomes habitual:

Avoid sleeping on your stomach. It's difficult to maintain the mid-line position, and it is more likely to cause aches and pains. If you must, bend one arm upwards and place it under your pillow. This will help alleviate stress on your back and neck by slightly propping up your body on one side.

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12 Geeky Facebook Apps for Students

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:33:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: facebook applications for school

Clip Source: studenthacks.org

12 Geeky Facebook Apps for Students

Here are 12 geeky Facebook applications that can help you select the right classes, get class notes, find a college roommate, and so much more.

Professor Ratings
This Pick-a- Prof application provides you with ratings on instructors and profs from fellow Facebook users. It’s a great way to narrow down your choices the next time you need to enroll in a class.

Get Your Class Notes
Ever miss a class and really need to get those notes? Well, have no fear. This class notes app allows you to search and find notes uploaded by your fellow students. This can definitely be a lifesaver.

Share Homework
Need help with a class? Share Homework allows you to find lecture notes, test help, and other study materials from classmates (and those who have taken that class in the past). It’s a great way to get advice and help for your next test or paper.

Tags: facebook

Researchers Knock Out HIV

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:30:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralize the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Clip Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Researchers Knock Out HIV

ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2007) — With the latest advances in treatment, doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralise the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The so-called ‘combination therapy’ prevents HIV from mutating and spreading, allowing patients to rebuild their immune system to the same levels as the rest of the population.

This thin-section transmission electron micrograph depicted the ultrastructural details of two "human immunodeficiency virus" (HIV) virus particles, or virions. (Credit: CDC/Dr. A. Harrison; Dr. P. Feorino)

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Tiny Puffer Fish [pic]

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:28:35 GMT

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clipper's remarks: so cute!

Clip Source: bestpicsaround.com

Tags: puffer fish

Coat Hanger Gorilla [pic]

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:26:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: very cool pic

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Tags: gorilla

Legitimate IQ Tests without all the Damn Ads

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:50:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: finally some IQ tests without all the damn ads

Clip Source: studenthacks.org

Free IQ Tests You Should Know About

eCMA IQ Test
The International High IQ Society’s eCMA IQ Test is a 36 question multiple choice timed test comprising of six test in: analogies, math, factual knowledge, memory, sequential reasoning, and analogical reasoning. Your score is calculated for free, and you have the option to buy their comprehensive Personal Intelligence Profile.

Unique IQ Tests
This IQ test is completely done in Flash, and very nicely designed. This test contains 27 questions and aimed to determine your abilities in logic, analogies, memorization, and mathematical tasks. You have approximately 60 seconds to solve each question.

Hoeflin IQ Tests
Ronald K. Hoeflin, PHD developed a bunch of IQ Tests in Verbal Analogies, Spatial and Numerical Problems, Letter Series, and Analogies. These brief exams are believed to measure intellectual ability above the 99.9999th percentile. These tests are provided through allIQTests.com, which also provides a host of other IQ exams.

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25 Secrets of Mona Lisa Revealed

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:47:25 GMT

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clipper's remarks: pretty cool info about Mona Lisa painting

Clip Source: www.livescience.com

25 Secrets of Mona Lisa Revealed

Cotte, founder of Lumiere Technology, scanned the painting with a 240-megapixel Multi-spectral Imaging Camera he invented, which uses 13 wavelengths from ultraviolet light to infrared. The resulting images peel away centuries of varnish and other alterations, shedding light on how the artist brought the painted figure to life and how she appeared to da Vinci and his contemporaries.

A zoomed-in image of Mona Lisa's left eye revealed a single brush stroke in the eyebrow region, Cotte said.

"If you look at the left hand you see the first position of the finger, and he changed his mind for another position," Cotte said. "Even Leonardo da Vinci had hesitation."

Lace on Mona Lisa's dress

The transparency of the veil shows da Vinci first painted a landscape and then used transparency techniques to paint the veil atop it.

The elbow was repaired from damage due to a rock thrown at the painting in 1956.

The left finger was not completely finished.

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Get Answers to Your Questions with These Websites

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:26:14 GMT

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clipper's remarks: list of websites to post questions and get answers

Clip Source: studenthacks.org

Get Answers to Your Questions with These Websites

AnswerBag
AnswerBag is similar to Yahoo Answers except the questions are always open for answering. They have a community of over 175,000 members posting and answering questions on a variety of subjects. You can ask any type of question from shopping advice to medical questions. It’s a shame this site isn’t as popular as Yahoo Answers. It definitely deserves to be.

LiveQnA
This is Microsoft’s version of Yahoo Answers. MSN members quickly respond to your questions trying to provide you with the best answer possible. MSN did a nice job with the design of this website. Very easy-to-use.

Qunu
Qunu is a website that will connect you with an expert to answer your question through instant messaging. This is a great way to talk one-on-one with someone familiar with the topic you need help with. Not only are experts available 24/7, but they volunteer their time for free.

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How to Study Effectively - 10 Strategies

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:41:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: These are great tips if you're trying to cram for a test.

Clip Source: studenthacks.org

How to Study Effectively - 10 Concentration Strategies

Test Skills, Study Help Add comments

Study When You’re Sharpest
Study according to your body-clock. Are you sharpest in the morning or at the evening? Schedule your most difficult materials when you are mentally at your best, and schedule the easier ones when you are mentally less efficient.

Don’t Get Too Comfortable in Your Chair
Choose a chair that supports your back. It should be comfortable, but not too comfortable. Just like an athlete during a performance, your body should be relaxed, so that all your energy goes to where it matters - your brain.

Take Breaks Every Hour
It is important to take a break before you feel tired and lose your concentration completely. Regular breaks at least once an hour helps to sustain your concentration. If the work is not going too well and you have difficulties in concentrating, you may need a long break and go back to it later
Ensure that you have adequate, preferably natural, light.

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The 6 Most Terrifying Foods in the World

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:39:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I thought I was an adventurous eater until I saw this list.

Clip Source: www.cracked.com

Pacha

Balut

Escamoles

Lutefisk

Baby Mice Wine

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4 Terrible Signs of Depression

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:46:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I think they should add baldness to this list.

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Funny Geek Shirts [pic]

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:42:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: some pretty funny shirts

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" Funny geek shirts "

Tags: shirts, geek, tech