Freaking Olympics 2012

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Which Species Will Live, Which Will Die?

 Conservation groups can no longer afford to try to protect all animals and plants, forcing heartbreaking choices.
By Mark Fischetti
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Come sit down. We need to talk.

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Rodney, you plonker!

Underage drinker tried to use fake ID for Rodney Charlton Trotter of Peckham to get into pub.

 

"Those who are hardest to love are usually the ones who need it most." Thich Nhat Hanh

We often hear the phrase “human-animal bond.” “Bond” seems to imply that all is warm and fuzzy and positive. But not all human-companion animal relationships are successful. There are complications and, at times, relationships that are downright unsuccessful. Some people who acquire a pet for themselves or for a child have no real capacity to bond with an animal—there simply is no fellow-feeling. Sometimes a particular human will fail to bond with a particular animal, perhaps because conflicting personality traits or unmatched needs create too much tension and not enough mutual love. And, of course, sometimes there is a strong bond between a person and an animal, but the relationship nonetheless fails to work because the animal has behavioral issues or emotional needs that the human is not equipped to handle. Veterinarian Mary Stewart in her book Companion Animal Death outlines some of the primary reasons for unsuccessful human-animal relationships.

 

Brainless Tales

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Household Tips

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Hipster Olympics

And they conduct their own Olympic games to prove it! The second annual Hipster Olympics, held in Berlin on July 21, both mocked and celebrated the hipster subculture. NewsFeed assembled some snapshots from this year's games.

 

Woody Roseland - You Are Here

Woody Roseland lives to laugh, to dream, and to be HERE. From his story, it wouldn't seem like he has anything to laugh about. As a sophomore in high school, he experienced a pain in his leg that wasn't just a bruise, it was cancer. Since, he has overcome cancer five times, and through it all has discovered the most important aspects of life. In this engaging and moving talk, Woody tells his serious story with humor, and asks us to participate in loving life and understand the weight of
 'You Are Here'.

 

Croatia on fire

Novi Vinodolski 

A firefighter has lost his life as hundreds of firefighters were called into action as fires raged all over Croatia on Monday, with the most serious fire causing locals and tourists to flee in panic in the coastal towns of Selce and Novi Vinodolski in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The 45-year-old firefighter died while putting out a fire near Moscenicka Draga on the Istria peninsula. The situation was serious in Selce as more than 1500 visitors had to be evacuated from the Selce autocamp and nearby Club Adriatica. "The situation is very serious, everyone is trying their best. Houses are in danger, and some have already been victim to the fires," said Slavko Gaus from the county fire department. Thick smoke forced the closure of the D8 road, and also the Adriactic highway, reported daily newspaper 24sata. Fires were also burning on the islands of Rab and Mljet and near Pula in the northern Adriatic and Sibenik in Dalmatia.via

 

At 70 Lady Steel Has Had A Tattoo. Why Not You?

'I'd like my name and address on this arm and "don't forget to feed the cat" on the other.'
 By Mac

 

Man who takes pet python for a walk

Every day You Wang takes his treasured pet for a walk. But unlike most of the owners exercising their animals in the Chinese city of Changzhou, the object of his devotion is a little more terrifying.

How many people does it take to clean the inside of the lantern above No 10 Downing Street?

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 One and a policeman to hold the ladder.

 

How to suck at your religion

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Jo Nesbo's Fiction Explores Oslo's Jagged Edges

Crime novelist Jo Nesbo says despite Oslo's well-kept streets and sharply dressed residents, the city has a dark and seedy side.

 

Banksy and street artists' Olympic graffiti

For many, London is the number one place in the world for street art.
 But now as the Olympics approaches, many artists are complaining that artwork is being removed in some areas but not in others.

Oliver Dragojevic & Stjepan Hauser: Ostavljam te Samu (Live)

When you see it...

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How You Think She'll React vs. How She'll Actually React

Asking girls out is hard, but most of the anxiety is just in your head.
 Simply roll your cursor over the image to see how she’ll really respond ...
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At Home With The Springsteens

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Awe inspiring sites like the Grand Canyon really do make time appear to stand still, say researchers.

Regular "awesome" experiences may also improve our mental health and make us nicer people, claim psychologists. The findings raise the prospect of "awe therapy" to overcome the stressful effects of fast-paced modern life. Awe is the emotion felt when encountering something so vast and overwhelming it alters one's mental perspective. Examples might include experiencing a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon, taking in the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights, or becoming lost in a dazzling display of stars on a clear, dark night.
 The new research found that by fixing the mind to the present moment, awe seems to slow down perceived time.

 

A Few Words About Elliot

"Dear Camp Counselor,
Hello. My name is Grace Eldridge. I am Elliot’s mother. Elliot’s father and I are thrilled that he will be spending his summer with you at Camp Chautauqua. As this is Elliot’s first time at sleep-away camp, I wanted to let you know a few things about him so that you will be prepared to look after him properly. For starters, Elliot does not like to be called “El” or “Ellie.” He prefers “Elliot.” He may insist that you to refer to him as “Claude Death” or “The Night Crawler.” Don’t. That conversation won’t end well. Please keep an eye on Elliot when he is near the lake. He cannot swim. And he has a nasty habit of jumping into the water and pulling down anyone he can get hold of. Are there many large rocks or throwable objects near the lake? If so, please keep Elliot away from those and any nearby swimmers.
Elliot loves the outdoors and animals. Feel free to let him near any animal that is larger than his mouth."
  By Demetri Martin / The New Yorker /continue reading

"Heroes aren't born, they' re cornered. Oh, I was cornered. And I found out that I was no hero." James Belushi

Mouse holed up in corner of window sill weighs up its options as hungry cat watches... and waits. 

Famous Last Texts By Mike Newman

From President Abraham Lincoln to Captain Edward Smith - the doomed skipper of the Titanic - Cool Material blogger Mike Newman has created his very own comical homage.

 

Likeness by Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins is a Guardian Weekend magazine regular and multiple award-winner.