Topic: SPORT - on August 10, 2009 at 11:35:00 AM CEST
8 Awesome Skateboard Images: No Fisheye Lens Needed
In photography, a fisheye lens is a wide-angle lens that takes an extremely wide hemispherical image. The fisheye lens was originally developed for use in meteorology and astronomy and called "whole-sky lenses", fisheye lenses quickly became popular in general photography for their unique, distorted appearance. Photographers and videographers use fisheye lenses so they can get the camera as close as possible for action shots, for example in skateboarding. Here are some examples of skateboarding action shots taken without the use of the fisheye lens so it its possible to get a great quality skateboarding image without using a fisheye and getting that distorted effect.
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Topic: POLITIK - on August 10, 2009 at 11:30:00 AM CEST
Malaysia's brain-damaged government declares H1N1 flu is caused by masturbation and homosexuality.
Every so often there's a story on the global health circuit that is so absurd, it causes our proverbial record to scratch. Like the time that South Africa's former Health Minister, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, said that ingesting lemon juice and potatoes could help treat HIV. Or when evangelical groups like Word Relief, who received millions of U.S. federal dollars in PEPFAR funding under President George W. Bush, told people in countries like Mozambique, Kenya and Haiti that condoms don't work to prevent STDs.
Well, now it's time to count Malaysia's government-run news service as part of the global health lie factory. Today they're out with an article from a physician that says homosexuality and masturbation make the body an easy target for Swine Flu (otherwise known as H1N1). The scary part is that the news service in question, Bernama, runs their stories in nearly every part of the country. Lies and misinformation, get ready to spread.
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Topic: MUSIK - on August 10, 2009 at 11:24:00 AM CEST
The Top Seven Reasons Rock is Dead (and How to Revive It)
There's no denying it -- times are tough for rock 'n' roll. Gone are the days of the huge multi-platinum rock records and the months-long stays atop the Billboard singles chart. While shrieking guitars and pummeling drums were once the de facto battlecry of youth and rebellion, they've now been relegated to a tax write-off for record labels. Just how did rock 'n' roll lose its way -- and more importantly -- how can it regain its former glory?
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Topic: FUN - on August 10, 2009 at 11:21:00 AM CEST
STONE COLD
The Moai of Easter Island keep their watch over the Pacific with a cold, steely gaze. Now you can endow your tropical beverages with their mysterious aura and keep them icy cold at the same time.
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Topic: HOLLYWALD - on August 10, 2009 at 11:18:00 AM CEST
Cheech & Chong Star Cheech Marin Wed Pianist Natasha Rubin
Cheech Marin and Natasha were married in Malibu, California at their beachfront property with a sunset ceremony. beachfront property in a sunset ceremony.
People magazine reported the couple was married in front of around 75 guests which included Don Johnson, Geraldo Rivera, comedian Carlos Mencia, and Robert Rodriguez. Natasha Rubin’s 13 year-old son Max’s band played at their wedding.
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Topic: DRUGS - on August 10, 2009 at 11:16:00 AM CEST
U.S. targets Afghan drug lords tied to Taliban
The United States has placed 50 suspected Afghan drug traffickers with ties to the Taliban on a Pentagon target list to be captured or killed, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing a Congressional report to be released this week.
Major drugs traffickers with proven links to the Taliban have been given the same target status as insurgent leaders, and can be captured or killed at any time, two U.S. generals serving in Afghanistan said in interviews with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is releasing the report.
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Topic: TESLA - on August 10, 2009 at 11:10:00 AM CEST
Wardenclyffe Fan — Official air circulation device of the Nikola Tesla fan club
The high quality and attractive design of Fanimation fans are now available in a patent-pending, portable style called the Fargo. Perfect for your desktop and available in a variety of colors, the Fargo spins powerful metal blades within a 9"-diameter grill to provide a space-efficient, stylish cooling system. Add retro chic to your decor with this nostalgic fan.
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Topic: STRANGE - on August 10, 2009 at 11:06:00 AM CEST
Invention Uses Mountain Dew for Fuel
It’s called the Geet Sytstem. Basically, it’s a fuel booster system that can connect to any engine.
Patone said the best part is that the Geet System creates zero pollution.
The engine isn’t exactly full of soda pop. Patone said the complex pipe system vaporizes the fuel before it reaches the engine.
“I haven’t invented the engine; all I’ve invented is the fuel delivery system. And this system will fit a gas engine, a diesel engine, a furnace, a boiler, it will fit anything including jet turbines,” Patone said.
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