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Brain Control Can Save The Future

On February 4, 2010 at 8:25 am

Brain Control Can Save The Future

Ever heard of Optogenetics? It’s the new badass science that utilizes algae and light to control your brain. Not kidding. For the past three years it has made broken mice walk (no idea where you get broken mice, that could make feeding paralyzed snakes a lot easier and far less dangerous). This is the future, [...]

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‘White Powder Incident’ In NYC

On February 3, 2010 at 6:12 pm

'White Powder Incident' In NYC

Seven people have been quarantined after contact with an unidentified white powder in a building which houses government agencies. Gothamist picked up the story ala police scanners shortly after it happened in Lower Manhattan this afternoon. We wonder if there’s some pale intern stuffed in a closet somewhere battling with sleep deprivation and translating through [...]

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Special Olympics Reject Apology

On at 5:22 pm

Special Olympics Reject Apology

It’s no new news that Rahm Emanuel accused that liberals were “retarded.”  What is new however, is the silly typical slimy politician efforts that have recently come to light. Yesterday an official representing Emanuel claimed that he had called Tim Shriver, apologized, and it was accepted. Except that he never called. And according to Special [...]

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Military’s Top Uniformed Officer Speaks Out On DADT

On at 7:14 am

Military's Top Uniformed Officer Speaks Out On DADT

“You Don’t Have To Be Straight To Shoot Straight”
The top uniformed officer in our military has given his ‘personal’ opinion on the potential repeal of DADT and he says he is all for it. “For me, it comes down to integrity—theirs as individuals and ours as an institution,” says Admiral Mullen.
READ MORE ON BREITBART

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Alice In Wonderland (trailer)

On at 7:06 am

Alice In Wonderland (trailer)

Tim Burton’s newest endeavor attempts to deliver a continuation of the rather demented tale of Alice In Wonderland. With the world’s sexiest man (two times running) and a 3D option we can only assume it will gross rather high. And we sincerely hope it’s worth it. So we attached the trailer for your viewing pleasure. [...]

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NYC Last Ditch Effort To Find 9/11 Remains

On at 9:27 am

NYC Last Ditch Effort To Find 9/11 Remains

In an act of good faith, NYC has made plans to transport seven truckloads of debris from Ground Zero to be hand sifted through in an effort to identify any of the still missing victims of September 11th. This is one of those situations where intent is more important to note than they impending result.
SET [...]

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So, You Hear The One About The Guy Who Made a Girlfriend In His Basement?

On at 8:53 am

So, You Hear The One About The Guy Who Made a Girlfriend In His Basement?

Some people get rather lonely as the insensitive hyper advertising of Valentine’s Day approaches. Jeremy Mayer got lonely a year ago. Since then he has constructed a 6 foot tall nude girlfriend/sculpture formed entirely of typewriter parts. Their love is most likely complicated, and dangerous, but we’re intrigued so…
READ ABOUT DELILAH & JEREMY ON WIRED

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Log Cabin Republicans Address ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

On at 8:00 am

Log Cabin Republicans Address 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Thanks to a dedicated Parcbench-er for linking us to the official statement put out by our Log Cabin Brethren in response to the DADT repeal! But enough chit-chat, here it is straight from the horse’s mouth.
LOG CABIN REPUBLICAN’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT

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Off-Beat Tourist Attractions (website)

On at 7:10 am

Off-Beat Tourist Attractions (website)

Taking the family for a roadtrip? Taking a drive to get over an ex and forget about Vday? …As long as the bank doesn’t own your car yet we’ve got a suggestion for you.
ROADSIDEAMERICA.COM

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