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The interior of the Kartell flagship store, in Milan, was transformed into living quarters designed for everyone’s little plastic fantastic, Barbie.The interior of the Kartell flagship store, in Milan, was transformed into living... more
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YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum are helping fuel a wave of legislation to ban it.YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum are... more
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Ibogaine is a hallucinogenic drug originating in Africa, and widely used there amongst the Bwiti tribe (Gabon/Cameroon) in initiation ceremonies.
It is now also used informally by practitioners across the world, including quite a few in the UK, as an anti-addiction treatment. People addicted to cocaine or heroin take Ibogaine, go into a hallucinatory trance-state for up to 24 hours and find that their cravings have subsided - it's not officially recognized as a treatment, but is known to be unusually successful. This film would follow someone's journey through the Ibogaine treatment - including the trance state in which the patient is often pretty physically active - exploring issues of addiction in today's society, alternative medicine and rehabilitation.Ibogaine is a hallucinogenic drug originating in Africa, and widely used there amongst... more
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"It is no longer enough to just conserve energy. More and more corporations, government agencies and entire cities are making large, long-term commitments to ensure that the power they do use comes from renewable sources. To recognize these trendsetters, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publishes a quarterly list of the top American users of green power: organizations that generate their own renewable energy, buy it from suppliers, or purchase offset credits to compensate for their traditional energy use. To put things in perspective, the average U.S. home consumes about 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity a year. That means number 25 on the list buys enough green energy to power more than 14,000 homes.
1. Intel
Santa Clara, CA | Information Technology
1,301 million green kWh, 46% of total power used
Buying the most renewable energy in the country is actually an honor Intel could do without, according to Will Swope, vice president of Intel’s corporate sustainability group. The company’s massive purchase is not just to stay ahead of the curve, he says, but “to give confidence to people who are creating sustainable energy.” Meaning that with increased green power supply, costs will go down for everyone—Intel included. The computer chipmaker buys the eco-sound electricity through offset credits, which pay for greener energy to enter the grid even though Intel can’t isolate it for use directly. The credits can be expensive, but Swope notes that shareholders have been behind the program. “Economics have shown,” he says, “that companies that maintain a more sustainable footprint have done better—even in economic meltdown—than those that don’t.”
2. PepsiCo
Purchase, NY | Food & Beverage
1,145 million green kWh, 100% of total power used
The conglomerate, which is separate from the Pepsi bottling groups, made a splash when its headquarters went all green with its power buys in early 2007. PepsiCo drinks in $39 billion in net revenues through brands from Aquafina to Quaker Oats; it has turned to renewable power brokers to purchase offset credits.
3. Kohl’s Department Stores
Menomonee Falls, WI | Retail
601 million green kWh, 50% of total power used
This chain is already the biggest solar electricity host in the U.S. To soak up rays on 60 (and counting) store and corporate rooftops, the retailer has partnered with Sun-
Edison, which owns and maintains the solar panels and sells the electricity to Kohl’s. The largest setup is the roof of a distribution center in San Bernardino, Calif., where 6,208 panels can crank out a full megawatt of power.
4. Dell
Round Rock, TX | Information Technology
554 million green kWh, 158% of total power used
In August 2008 managers declared Dell’s headquarters “carbon-neutral” after buying energy credits, increasing efficiency and reducing emissions. As a result, the company reported saving $3 million, disproving skeptical claims that running on green technology is bad for staying in the black. To compensate for overseas operations, Dell buys more U.S. offset credits than it needs at home; hence the 158 percent figure.
More at the link, including Whole Foods, Johnson and Johnson and...The US Air Force? Yep! Check it out!"It is no longer enough to just conserve energy. More and more corporations,... more
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Plastic takes thousands of years to decompose — but 16-year-old science fair contestant Daniel Burd made it happen in just three months.
The Waterloo, Ontario high school junior figured that something must make plastic degrade, even if it does take millennia, and that something was probably bacteria.
(Hey, at between one-half and 90 percent of Earth’s biomass, bacteria’s a pretty safe bet for any biological mystery.)Plastic takes thousands of years to decompose — but 16-year-old science fair... more
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Harmful effects from global warming are already here and worsening, warns the first climate report from Barack Obama's presidency in the strongest language on climate change ever to come out of the White House.
Global warming has already caused more heavy downpours, the rise of temperatures and sea levels, rapidly retreating glaciers and altered river flows, according to the document released Tuesday by the White House science adviser and other top officials.
"There are in some cases already serious consequences," report co-author Anthony Janetos of the University of Maryland told The Associated Press. "This is not a theoretical thing that will happen 50 years from now. Things are happening now."
The White House document — a climate status report required periodically by Congress — contains no new research. But it paints a fuller, more cohesive and darker picture of global warming in the United States than previous studies and brief updates during the George W. Bush years. Bush was ultimately forced to issue a draft report last year by a lawsuit, and that document was the basis for this new one.
One adminstration official, Jane Lubchenco, called the new report a game changer that would inform policy but not dictate a particular solution.
"This report provides the concrete scientific information that says unequivocally that climate change is happening now and it's happening in our own backyards and it affects the kind of things people care about," Lubchenco said at a White House briefing. Her agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, was among the key contributors to the document.
The "major disruptions" already taking place will only increase as warming continues, the authors wrote. They project the average U.S. temperature could rise by as much as 11 degrees by the end of the century.
"Thresholds will be crossed, leading to large changes in climate and ecosystems," the study said in one of its key findings, adding that it could affect the survival of some species.Harmful effects from global warming are already here and worsening, warns the first... more
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Max Lugavere meets a plane of refugees at LAX--90 dogs and a baker's dozen cats rescued from Hurricane Katrina.Max Lugavere meets a plane of refugees at LAX--90 dogs and a baker's dozen cats... more
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Aton Edwards professionally trains civilians how to prepare for disaster, both natural and man-made: earthquakes, terrorist attacks, you name it. He's created a list of items you'll need in the event of an emergency. Here are the top ten.Aton Edwards professionally trains civilians how to prepare for disaster, both natural... more
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VC2 producer Derek Koen explores the issue of police violence against unarmed black males, focusing specifically on the deaths of Amadou Diallo and Timmothy Thomas.VC2 producer Derek Koen explores the issue of police violence against unarmed black... more
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An animated interpretation of the viral dispatch call of the cop who ate too many pot brownies.
Do you have a hilarious story that just keeps getting funnier/weirder/more unbelievable by the second? Webcam it as a comment below or at http://www.current.com/greatmoments and if we like it, we'll animate it (yup, that means an animated YOU), pay you, and put it on TV!
Don't have a webcam? Call (415) 335-4596 and leave us a voicemail of your story!An animated interpretation of the viral dispatch call of the cop who ate too many pot... more
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Ask anyone in Greenock about Catman and you'll either get a laugh or a deadly serious answer. Supposedly a feral Wildman living like a cat in the dark alleyways and tunnels of Greenock, this documentary examines the local stories and asks - Catman, reality or local myth?Ask anyone in Greenock about Catman and you'll either get a laugh or a deadly... more
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The A,B,C's of hugs is just right if you're just learning about hugs! Includes everything you need to know to get started, starring me and my three foot tall Carebear, aww!The A,B,C's of hugs is just right if you're just learning about hugs!... more
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Athletes have steroids, depressives have “happy-pills”, and those who wish to do it all, and do it fast, have Adderall.
A person with a perfectly normal, functioning frontal cortex and dopamine levels will experience a heightened sense of motivation, focus, and concentration. Presumably this is the perfect mood to pull all-nighters, read hundreds of pages at a time, and write pages and pages of that final paper.
The general consensus is that stimulant amphetamines like Adderall do indeed increase performance in those that do and do not have properly diagnosed ADHD. The promise of a better GPA with less effort is promise enough for college students across the board to obtain Adderall by any means necessary. Many students admit to actually seeing doctors and purposefully exaggerating symptoms of ADHD to acquire medication. Others simply pop a generously donated pill from their pals. The danger lies in the possibility of dependence and the rarely considered effect of the drug on those that have preexisting medical problems that can deteriorate with prolonged use.
Since many students assert that they use Adderall only for studying for large tests and completing important assignments, the risk of dependency is high. “I don’t think I’m addicted…..I just can’t imagine not taking it,” says student Susan. Says student Steve: “I attend a major university….I take two pills when I have a ton of work to do….Without Adderall I failed one class….I began to take Adderall again and saw a huge improvement.” The long term effects of using Adderall in this manner are relatively unknown, however it is well known that those that use amphetamines in larger doses by snorting or inhaling can very well be diagnosed with addiction.
Follow link for more information.Athletes have steroids, depressives have “happy-pills”, and those who wish... more
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Men like staring at boobs and butts. That's just a scientific fact (Don't think so? Prove me wrong!). Everyone has stolen a tantalizing glance at a nice rack or an amazing posterior at least once in their life - even some celebs and politicians have been caught in the act.
Fortunately for the rest of us, some of these epic boob/ass stares have been documented via photograph and published to the internet for all to see. Holy Taco has taken the liberty of gathering some of the best boob and ass stares into one awesome collection.Men like staring at boobs and butts. That's just a scientific fact (Don't... more
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According to a guy who writes for Cosmopolitain, there are 5 reasons that guys will pull the plug on a relationship with a girl that they like... but I'm not so sure I believe most of them. Any guys want to endorse or refute these?
1. The Timing Is Off -- "Women get serious when they meet the right man. Men get serious with whomever we happen to be dating when we're finally ready to settle down."
2. Men are Not Finished Playing the Field -- "Men are natural-born one-uppers. If there's a possibility of upgrading what we already have for something better (that'll make our friends drool), we say, bring it on! So we wind up always wondering if you're really as good as it gets."
3. Men are Fixated on the Worst-Case Scenario -- "From the times you chastise us for leaving a wet towel on the bed to those nights you rip through a pint of fudge ripple without stopping to breathe, we file each incident in a mental folder labeled "Evidence She'll Change for the Worse."
4.Men are in Like, Not in Love -- "It's harsh but true. In fact, it's probably the most common reason we bolt. Just because a guy likes you a lot isn't a guarantee that it will evolve into love."
5. We're Too into You -- "Just when you thought it was all bad news, here's a hard-to-fess-up admission: Guys are protective of their emotions. Translation: We're scared spitless of being hurt."According to a guy who writes for Cosmopolitain, there are 5 reasons that guys will... more
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Apple introduced the iPhone 3GS on Monday and with it, a new era of phone sex will come. According to MySexProfessor.com, the gadget's improved camera, speed, compass and voice control make it the best option for doing it telephonically. Here are some of the features to get excited about:Apple introduced the iPhone 3GS on Monday and with it, a new era of phone sex will... more
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Brought to you by: http://www.totallysketch.com
Featuring Interviews with Judd Apatow (Director of "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up"), Fred Willard (Actor from "Best in Show"), Asher Roth (Rapper of "I Love College"), The Ikki Twins (Stars of TV Show "Double Shot at Love"), Mark Duplass (Actor in "Humpday"), Josh Leonard (Actor in "Humpday"), Bobb'e J. Thompson (Actor in "Role Models"), Joey Chestnut (Competitive Eating Champion), and MORE!
Host
Michael Gallagher
(twitter: @mjgprod)
Camera
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(twitter: @brandonthebuck)
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Featuring Interviews with Judd... more
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Ever wanted to know who's wild enough to run a sex club? What if it were run by a family?Ever wanted to know who's wild enough to run a sex club? What if it were run by... more
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DJ'ing and modeling are great ways to earn a living. Just ask Kristin Schrot. Known as Miss Nine in the DJ world, Kristin travels around the world modeling for Elite Model Management and DJ'ing at some of the best clubs on the planet. We catch up with her in Miami and find out what the life of a globe-trotting DJ/model is like.DJ'ing and modeling are great ways to earn a living. Just ask Kristin Schrot.... more
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This site poses the question 'What do you want to do before you die?' to people from around the country. It reminds me a little of PostSecret, which is a good thing.
I guess the pessimistic version of this would be "I want to die before __________."
From the site:
Hearing hundreds of different answers to this question from hundreds of different people makes one wonder: What make some people more aware of their own mortality than others? What motivates people to take action in their lives? What values do we hold as a society? And what values do other societies around the world find important?
What would your inscription say?This site poses the question 'What do you want to do before you die?' to... more
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