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[20 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 9 views]
In Mottos We Trust? United Statements of America

The US goes by the motto In God We Trust (but only since 1956, when it replaced the ‘unofficial’ motto, E pluribus unum). A motto (from the Italian word for pledge, plural mottos or mottoes) describes a quality or intention that a group of people aim to live up to …

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[17 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 55 views]
Pantless on NYC Subway During Snow Storm

On Saturday, January 10th, 2009 nearly 2,500 people took off their pants on subways in 22 cities around the world. In New York’s 8th Annual No Pants! Subway Ride we had over 1,200 participants, spread out over four subway lines.
I really admire the imagination and dedication of the crew from …

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[3 Jan 2009 | 2 Comments | 827 views]

From Mark Burnett’s 2005 book Perfect Passwords: Selection, Protection, Authentication, a table of the “Top 500 Worst Passwords Of All Time.”  I hope you’ll not find yours on the table below..
There are some interesting passwords on this list that show how people try to be clever, but even human cleverness …

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[20 Dec 2008 | 2 Comments | 206 views]
Christmas Themes For Home Decor

While Christmas décor may sound like a crazy statement, there are many different themes to choose from. So many individuals want to express their own style and have grown tired of the same ole theme every year. These themes can vary and be customized to fit the beliefs or décor …

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[18 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 138 views]
Over 14,000 Santas march in Portugal

More than 14,000 people dressed as Santa Clauses paraded in Portugal’s city of Porto to try to set a new world record for the largest gathering of Santas and raise money for charity.
Despite cold weather and drizzling rain, the crowd in red-and-white hats and jackets, including scores of women and …

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[12 Dec 2008 | One Comment | 219 views]
5 Key Tips That Will Make Your Holiday More Enjoyable and Safer

It is always a great experience to go to different counties. You will be able to experience different cultures, and you will also have the chance to take a look at some of the most beautiful sights in the world. However, you should always remember that you always have to …

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[25 Nov 2008 | One Comment | 222 views]
Google Flu Trends – Explore flu trends across the U.S.

Influenza (the flu) is a serious contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Millions of people in the United States get the flu each year. Most people are sick for about a week. Some people (especially young children, pregnant women, older people, and people with chronic health problems) can get …

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[18 Nov 2008 | 3 Comments | 264 views]
Think before you say it..

“Who in their right mind would ever need more than 640k of ram!?” – Bill Gates, 1981
“Computers in the future may weigh more than 1.5 tons.” — Popular Mechanics, forecasting the relentless march of science, 1949
“I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” — Thomas Watson, chairman …

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[4 Nov 2008 | No Comment | 313 views]
Teenager changes name to Captain Fantastic

A teenager has changed his name to Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined.

The teenager thinks his new name is ‘crazy’ Photo: South West News

The record-breaking name, now thought to be the world’s longest, was the idea of music graduate George Garratt, 19.
He changed …

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[27 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 107 views]
Avoid Spending Pitfalls!

With all the advantages that are evident from personal budgeting, it is no wonder that more and more people are relying on them to reduce debts and increase their savings.  However, all ‘budgeters’ need to be careful to avoid some common pitfalls that appear often.
Credit cards may seem like small …