Who Lady Gaga Should Emulate Next (w/ Pics)

25 11 2009

It’s not exactly shocking anymore when Lady Gaga dresses, well, shocking; in fact it would be really jaw-dropping if she stepped on stage in jeans and a sweater set.

At the American Music Awards Sunday night, she wore a nude bodysuit, covered in strange bone-like structures, reminiscent of what The Telelgraph thinks looks like the Ood.

Source:
http://www.stylecaster.com/news/6655/doctor-who-is-lady-gagas-latest-inspiration-plus-5-characters-we-think-she-should-emulate





Report: Mac Users Are More Individualistic Than PC People

25 11 2009

Decision-making site Hunch is back with another predictable yet intriguing report claiming that so-called “Mac People” are more individualistic and design-oriented than “PC People”.

Source:
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/latest-hunch-report-says-mac-users-are-more-individualistic-pc-pe?partner=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: fastcompany/headlines (F





xkcd – SkiFree

25 11 2009

xkcd – SkiFree

Source:
http://xkcd.com/667





Palin Supporters Struggle To Explain Why They Support Palin

25 11 2009

Chase Whitestead and Erick Stroll of “New Left Media” set out to determine just what was it about Sarah Palin that impelled her supporters to stand in massive lines for hours for the chance to meet her at book signings.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/23/palin-supporters-struggle_n_367800.html





As robots become common, experts consider legal challenges

25 11 2009

Stanford scholars are among the first in the country to ponder the potential legal questions facing the emerging field of personal robotics.

The issues go beyond claims of personal injury and property damage, touching on criminal and civil rights laws as well.

Source:
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/november23/robots-and-law-112309.html





Bloodhound supercar scents a 1,000mph record for Britain

24 11 2009

Britains car industry may be slowing down but British engineers can still build the worlds fastest car.

Construction work begins today on a car that engineers hope will break the land speed record by more than 200mph.

Source:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/engineering/article6928745.ece





New Solid Created from Xenon and Hydrogen

24 11 2009

The useful noble gas may provide a breakthrough way to store hydrogen for fuel

Source:
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2009-11/high-pressure-diamond-anvil-creates-new-solid-xenon-and-hydrogen-0





Obama kicks off massive science education effort!

24 11 2009

“Were going to show young people how cool science can be.”

Source:
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/23/obama-kicks-off-massive-science-education-effort/





Sullenberger’s Heroic Landing Got Him “Rock Star Sex”

24 11 2009

One thing women love is a guy who can successfully land a disabled jetliner.

Source:
http://www.askmen.com/celebs/celeb-news_60/71_sullenbergers-rock-star-sex.html





Where can companies dig during background checks?

24 11 2009

As you might guess, the answer is somewhat complicated.

Depending on the job you’re seeking, the employer might check one or all of these: credit history, driving record, criminal record, education and references.

Source:
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-06-30/lifestyle/9906290215_1_maglio-employment-background-background-checks