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Puff The Magic Dragon Tattoo (XXX)
ouweee, that must have hurt: It is for real. It took 6 years of planning & 85 hours to execute....(and A LOT of local anesthesia.) The 63-year-old, from South Wales, joked: 'It was painful but worth it. You can't see much when it's asleep but it's a monster...
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iPad
Apple Announces Tablet Device Called "iPad" iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be...
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Queen Elizabeth & Dolly Parton Want To Get Into Heaven
Queen Elizabeth and Dolly Parton die on the same day and they both go before an Angel to find out if they'll be admitted to Heaven. Unfortunately, there's only one space left that day, so the Angel must decide which of them gets in. The Angel asks Dolly...
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The Lone Ranger & Tonto
The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see? ' 'The Lone Ranger replies, 'I...
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Saki
I read/listen to: "The Open Window" by the wonderfully imaginative Wordsmith Hector Hugh Munro who's Pen Name is: "Saki" if you don't know his work, you owe yourself the pleasure to seek out & enjoy his witty & often macabre writing to listen to this...
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Coca-Cola’s secret recipe revealed after 125 years
Feb. 15, 2011 By: John Brownlee The radio show 'This American Life' has revealed the original Coca-Cola recipe—a secret the soda company has carefully guarded for more than 100 years. The show says Coca-Cola creator John Pemberton’s 1886 recipe was quietly...
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Good Bye Bobby
the venerable TV Series "Law & Order" has a loyal following, myself included when "Criminal Intent" debuet, I was totally meshmerized: Vincent D'Onofrio as the Star of the Spin-Off I have loved him since " Full Metal Jacket " and am sad to see him leave...
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The world's only immortal animal
The 'turritopsis nutricula' species of jellyfish may be the only animal in the world to have truly discovered the fountain of youth. Since it is capable of cycling from a mature adult stage to an immature polyp stage and back again, there may be no natural...
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Cranberry Walnut Breakfast Cookies
1 cup Sugar or Fructose 2 1/2 cups organic rolled oats 2 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon Himalayan Crystal Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Organic Cinnamon 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seed Oil...
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useful Freeware for Musicaholics
All2MP3 is a free, super-simple audio converter that can help you change a wide variety of file formats into MP3s. All2MP3's interface is a simple drag-and-drop window, with an optional "Add" button if you want to browse for files. You can convert everything...
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Marta Minujin Builds a Spiraling Tower
Made out of thousands of books http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=47394 Spiraling Tower of Babel Made of Books in Buenos Aires Seven stories tall, this Tower of Babel is no long-lost artifact from biblical times but rather an artistic...
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it's blooming time for my Daphne
mid February brings with it not only St. Valentine's Day but also the bursting forth of my Daphne B lossoms I planted the stragly little gift & crossed my fingers some time ago & lo and behold, it has rewarded me every year with more and more fragrant...
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Dracunculus Vulgaris
a little known & seldom seen Plant perhaps the beautiful color of the Blossom greatly outweights it's AWFUL STINK no, I am not kidding, during blooming, in early Summer, it really STINKS but, I planted it away from daily foot traffic & enjoy the spectacular...
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Zebra & other Equid
A zebroid is a cross between a zebra and any other equid : essentially, a zebra hybrid. They are also known as zebra mules. In general, the sire is a zebra stallion. Offspring of a donkey sire and zebra mare, called a zebra hinny, do exist, but are rare....
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a little funny: CARNATION MILK
A little old lady from Wisconsin had worked in and around her family dairy farms since she was old enough to walk, with hours of hard work and little compensation. When canned Carnation Milk became available in grocery stores in approximately the 1940's,...
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another Tragedy
given the major tragic events in the recent past the Planecrash over Russia & the loss of almost 100 Lives seems somewhat small compared to Earthquake & Flooding Losses around the World however the fact that Polish Dignitaries & Military Officers all...
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"The Man Who Fell To Earth"
I realize that the remake of this cult movie is in the works, but, I want to talk about the one and only original! This 1976 Nicolas Roeg Film stars David Bowie, Rip Torn and the positively adorable Candy Clark From the opening scene to the pathetic closing,...
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Coffee
The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine o you worry that coffee could harm your health? Relax. Studies suggest that, when consumed in moderation -- meaning two to four eight-ounce servings daily -- coffee may in fact be good for you. It is not clear whether...
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"The Green Mile"
had a chance to watch this 1999 movie only now & I am normally not a Steven King fan, but, this adaptation of one of his works by Frank Darabont was a real treat. A little horror, some fantasy and a gripping unfolding of events had me glued to the screen,...
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Cabbage Salad • Asian Style
this is an absolutely delicious & easy to prepare Salad or Side Dish you will need: • 1/4 cup extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1/4 cup Sesame Seed Oil • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar • 2 tablespoons Sugar • 1 teaspoon Crystal Salt • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day
Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said, "Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life...
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DEXTER
for those of you who know and love America's #1 Bad Boy the time has come for Season 5 for the rest of you, now is the time to rent this very addicting Series from the beginning & you will have been thourougly frightened, entertained, amazed, disgusted...
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"La Femme NIKITA"
yes, it's true: I am addicted to TV & Movies I am not saying that it's a problem, how could it be with amazing shows like: "La Femme NIKITA" This series from the late '90s is mesmerizing, beautifully crafted & amazingly portrayed by a bevy of attractive...
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Dormouse Rescue
the Joys & Pitfalls of Hibernation A hibernating Dormouse curls up in the palm of a hand, blissfully unaware it has just been rescued from almost certain death in sub-zero temperatures. The tiny animal can only be held for just a few seconds because its...
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Penny Auction Advice from Kim Komado
Don't gamble on Penny Auction Sites The offers seem irresistible: an iPad 2 for $50, the iPhone 4 for $50 and a whiz-bang SLR for $100. Recently, there has been a rise in penny auction sites touting such deals. They go by names like Quibids and SwipeBid....