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This ad appeared in the London Metro free commuter newspaper on July 22nd. Uploader megpickard noted that it was “unbelievably crass.”
Not only that, but it’s not big enough to hold all the “High rise ‘workers’ special’ smoke hoods” left over from 9/11. Plus, it’s way too small to hold a roll of duct tape, [...]

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This photo has been making the rounds via email and weblog and Flickr; Annie Mole and others are pretty sure it’s Photoshopped, but agree that if so it’s a great job. Of course, it might have been the work of a humorously disgruntled commuter on their way to a meeting, armed with a blue whiteboard [...]

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BoingBoing noted that this map shows 14 convenient ways to commit suicide in Shanghai. Some are practical, some are a little far-fetched but will do in a pinch if you are suddenly crushed under the weight of the futility of your continued existence. I guess it would be a different map for Beijing, which would [...]

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Somewhere out there, Scotty is smiling, because clearly Discovery’s engines can take it very well.
I’m very happy about this morning’s successful launch - I missed seeing it live, but watched a replay via BBC News.
Now if we can get on with things and do the science, and make this return to space count [...]

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How totally bizarre - what must Weather Pixie be thinking? Thunder, lightning, a bikini, and an umbrella with a metal frame - there’s a recipe for camera-ready disaster.
At least the little kitty isn’t there, too. At least he has enough sense to come in out of the rain. And yes, I know it’s not [...]

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