Camping Tips: Things to Bring When Camping in the Heat

Beat the heat when camping. Camping without the proper equipment isn't the best idea. Those that have already learned the lesson will tell you this, but why go through the pain yourself? Check out the weather If you know that you're going to be heading to a warmer...

How Would a Portfolio Investing Solely in African Markets Look?

"I’ve been preoccupied with risk these days. Or risk mitigation to be exact. I’m tired of watching my TD Ameritrade account get whipsawed. It’s got me thinking. Would a portfolio invested solely in African markets be a tragedy waiting to happen?  The chart below...

Green funerals are becoming more popular

While it's still encouraged to live a green life, the concept of a green funeral is slowly becoming more popular as evidenced by a exhibition today in London."Cardboard coffins, shell-shaped urns and fireworks that can be packed with people's ashes were met by smiles at the...

Two's the limit for Bloomberg

Though there had been specualtion that New York mayor Mike Bloomberg might try to find a way to run for a third term, the mayor's office has killed the speculation."Some New Yorkers wouldn't mind seeing Mayor Bloomberg stick around for another four years in City Hall - but...

Bid on a piece of Madonna memorabilia

I picked up my copy of Vanity Fair today and as usual it's a great issue, but this month the magazine is giving readers an opportunity to own a part of the magazine's history.I just checked the current bid...

How Many Cables do you Have Under Your Desk?

Neat idea via CNET, a company called Green Plug is having a 'what's under your desk' contest. The goal is simple, take pics of the mess under your desk, and send it in!My house has several 'choke' points of...

The Olympic torch's shadowy past

" The Olympic torch's shadowy past By Chris Bowlby ...

Don't forget to Pay-it-Forward today

This morning on my way to work I got on to the train at my usual station, and there were no seats available. I thought 'oh great, I have to stand for the next 30 minutes and it's 6am' but then a man offered his...

PoV: 28 Weeks Later

Step 1: Killed the Infected Step 2: Containment Step 3: Extermination Theseare the words which I remember clearly after watching the film. 28Weeks Later starts with a group of people preparing and waiting to havetheir lunch in a cottage in London when a kid banging the door...

Pair dress in 'dead dog' jumpers

" Pair dress in 'dead dog' jumpers The couple's friend spun the dog hair into wool for the jumpers A Newcastle couple have found a...

Fla. Democrats offer plans to rerun primary

The incredibly messy issue of the Florida and Michigan Democratic primaries continues to be fought over, with detailed plans now being put forth by Florida Democrats."Florida Democrats, searching for a way out of...

Top 15 Concept Cell-Phones

"Concept Phones are great, as they give you an idea about what designers can do when they don�t have to be concerned about the mundane stuff. Here is a list of Top Fifteen concept phones that might or might not...

Fluxxlab taps energy from revolving doors to generate free electricity

"The designers at New York City based Fluxxlab studio have come up with the unique idea of creating sustainable energy from otherwise wasted human energy from the revolving doors that abound in a huge number of buildings across cities. Named the Revolution Door, this project...

A national or international anti-abortion register?

Today I came up with what I think is a good idea, I am not sure if the idea is new or there is already a register. The idea. People that are against abortion, that would be willing to adopt a new born baby...

Ann Coulter said that "we" Christians "just want Jews to be perfected"

I suppose I do not have to point out to NP readers that this is blatant Judeophobia.  But neo-conservates see it as simply telling the truth.  I see it as bigoted nonsense.  - The...

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