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Oil Workers Scramble to Clean a Giant Popcorn Spill

Photo: Bruno Rico, via UltimoSegunda Last week, a boat in the Amazon spilled around 210,000 gallons of popcorn into a major river , making the surface of the water look a bit like the floor of a movie theater . Fortunately, it didn’t take long before an oil company’s emerge… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Open Thread: Obama Gets on Board With Fed. Worker Pay Freeze

The idea was first proposed months ago by House Republicans, as Politico notes , but it apparently took an electoral “shellacking” to get the president on board. Congressional Democrats are still hesitant. “I am encouraged by President Obama's proposal to freeze non-military federal pay for the next two years. This past May, House Republicans, prompted by YouCut voters, offered the very same spending-cut proposal on the floor of the House,” [House GOP Whip Eric] Cantor said in a statement to POLITICO. read more

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Steven Slater: America’s Hero: JetBlue Employee Quits with Style

According to our sources, Steven Slater was minding his own business, polishing his treasured broadsword and snacking on gunpowder, when a rogue bag came flying toward him from a disgruntled passenger. Sensing danger, he quickly thwarted the attack by stopping the bag with his face. The perpetrator, a middle aged woman Slater took to be the villain from a Marvel comic book movie, was then reverse suplexed by Slater through the floor of the airplane which automatically set off the emergency escape slide on the vessel. Read on… http://drinkphilly.com/index.php/drinks/artprofile/132 added by: DrinkPhilly

Lindsay Lohan Does A Body Good

I’m not sure what these pictures are all about, I’ve never really understood fashion photography, but they feature Lindsay Lohan gyrating on the floor in a sexy little outfit so I’m keeping them. Really, how often are we going to get to see her moving around on the floor like a stripper? I know, give it time and we’ll see it when she’s an actual stripper, but I can’t wait that long. Anyhow, these are for something called a 6126 Lookbook Fall 2010 . Anyone? Just a heads up guys, if you know what the hell that is you might want to think about how you’re going to come out to your family and friends. Just a thought.

Lil Wayne Is ‘Much Funnier’ After Detoxing In Jail, Fat Joe Says

Joe says he spent four hours visiting Wayne at Rikers, ‘just telling jokes, dying laughing, falling on the floor.’ By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Shaheem Reid Fat Joe Photo: MTV News Lil Wayne has been in prison for approximately four months now, after being sentenced by a Manhattan judge to one year behind bars for attempted gun possession. But his actual prison term is 10 months, not a calendar year, and if he stays out of trouble (and has no more infractions for possessing an iPod), the Cash Money recording artist could be released from jail as early as November. In the meantime, Wayne has kept busy, blogging on his fan appreciate website, recording a verse for Drake’s “Light Up” and accepting visitors like Diddy . Fat Joe recently ventured to see Wayne in Rikers Island. The Bronx-bred rapper described his frequent collaborator as being in “great spirits” and said he’s operating well while detoxing from the codeine-laced drinks he so often raps about. “Lil Wayne, it’s such a shame,” Joe told MTV News. “He’s in great spirits. I love Lil Wayne; that’s like my little brother. He’s just the coolest dude on Earth. I tell you one thing, him not being high made me realize how much funnier he is. This guy has jokes. We were up in there for four hours, just telling jokes, dying laughing, falling on the floor. “He’s a beautiful dude,” Joe continued. “He did what he did. He had a gun on him, but people don’t really know how much of a great father that he is, great of a person he is, a friend, a loyal dude. He’s charismatic. It’s just sad to see him over there like that, but I’m pretty sure he learned his lesson, and he’s gonna be focused.” Once Wayne is released from jail in New York, the rapper will begin serving three years of probation, stemming from a 2008 arrest in Arizona , when authorities discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia and a firearm aboard the rapper’s tour bus. Do you think Lil Wayne’s music will be different when he’s released from jail? Talk about it in the comments. Related Videos Lil Wayne’s ‘Road To Rikers’ Related Photos Lil Wayne Heads To Rikers Island Related Artists Lil Wayne Fat Joe

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Top 15 of the 2010 NBA Draft

Here’s is the NBA Draft for the year 2010 that all of us have been waiting for. We have the Top 15 of the 2010 NBA Draft. That includes the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 75ers, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets, and Milwaukee Bucks. Check out the details of each list below. Washington Wizards John Wall from Kentucky Point Guard Height: 6’4″ Age: 19 Even if Wizards hangs on to GIlbert Arenas, This Kid will definitely be the future point guard of the Wizards. Wall has a showman attitude to draw a crowd. He can create his own shots and has the ability to contest shots as well. He has great body control with lateral quickness but he needs to improve his 3-point shooting. He needs to be a consistent shooter around the perimeter. Philadelphia 76ers Evan Turner from Ohio State Guard / Forward Height: 6’7″ Age: 21 He has the ability to create his own play. Versatile to defend different positions. He has mid-range jumpers. He is an excellent rebounder and can play very good defense. New Jersey Nets Derricks Favors from Georgia Tech Power Forward Height: 6’10″ Age: 19 He has a solid free throw shooting and with above average mid-range shooting ability, a requirement for a big man in the post. But he must work on his foot work and post up abilities. He is an excellent rebounder and he can play above the rim. Minnesota Timberwolves Wesley Johnson from Syracuse Guard / Forward Height: 6’7″ Age: 22 Athletic and versatile. He has the size and wingspan for his position. He has the ability to create his own shots, he can create space away from the defender. but he does not have the “go-to-mentality” but he is very efficient in scoring and can shoot beyond the arc. He also has the defensive potential. Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins from Kentucky Forward Height: 6’11″ Age: 19 He has the star quality. He can play as the go-to-guy in a team. He plays excellent mid-range game. He can create his own shots, and has the ability to establish position in the post. He has a defensive post presence but sometimes he lacks commitment on playing defense. Needs maturity on the court. He settles for bad shots and doesn’t know his limitations. Golden State Warriors Ekpe Udoh from Baylor Power Forward Height: 6’10″ Age: 23 He has mid-range shooting skills. He has the ability to face the basket and has some passing skills. He is above average in athleticism. He has work ethics. He has great timing and with good shot blocking skills. He needs to be aggressive in rebounding and focus on physical toughness. Detroit Pistons Greg Monroe from Georgetown Power Forward / Center Height: 6’11″ Age: 20 He can create his own shot. He has good decisions on the floor. He has post up ability and has good vision around the court and has better passing skills as well. He must be consistent in shooting. He must also establish his defensive post presence. Dribbling skills must also be in the list of improvements. Los Angeles Clippers Al-Farouq Aminu from Wake Forest Forward Height: 6’8″ Age; 19 He is versatile to defend multiple positions. He has lateral quickness and has the ability to contest shots. He is an excellent rebounder, and has a potential to make his mark in defense. But he has to improve his shooting. He needs to be coached about his shot selections. He needs experience and maturity on the court. Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward from Butler Small Forward Height: 6’8″ Age: 20 He is an extreme versatile swingman. He can score, pass and rebound. He is an explosive player and he shoots in good range with excellent mechanics. Good physical toughness. Must improve assertiveness and consistency. Indiana Pacers Paul George from Fresno State Shooting Guard / Small Forward Height: 6’9″ Age: 20 He is a good leaper. He has prototypical small forward size and length. Possesses the potential to stretch the defense at the NBA level. Solid rebounder. Comes up with a lot of steals. Potentially an all-around contributor at the next level. Needs efficiency in scoring. New Orleans Hornets Cole Aldrich from Kansas Center (Traded to Thunder) Height: 6’11″ Age: 21 He can play pick and roll. He has the ability to establish position in the post. He is efficient inside the paint and he can play better defense as well. He can make his defensive post felt. He has the size for the position and physical toughness. He needs to improve his shooting mechanics. Lateral movement is his weakness and needs some improvements on his all around offensive game. Memphis Grizzlies Xavier Henry from Kansas Guard / Small Forward Height: 6’7″ Age: 21 He has excellent skill level. He can play point forward position. He has the ability to create his own shots. He has very good defensive awareness and versatile to defend multiple positions. He has the ability to change gears and has hesitation moves. He has good court vision and makes unselfish plays. He needs to limit turn overs and improve 3 point shooting. Toronto Raptors Ed Davis from North Carolina Power Forward Height: 6’9″ Age: 21 Executes good offense. He has defensive fundamentals. He can contest shots and commits to playing defense. He is a role player and has good basketball IQ. He has very good rebounding skills. He needs to improve his foot works in the post. His ability to face the basket and create his own shots must be improved and his mid-range jumpers as well. Houston Rockets Patrick Patterson from Kentucky Power Forward Height: 6’8″ Age: 21 He is efficient in scoring. He has nice jump-hook shot, mid-range jump shots and basketball IQ. He can run the floor. Good athleticism. He needs to improve defense. Lacks defensive awareness. He is a jack of all trades type, but master of none. Milwaukee Bucks Larry Sanders from Virginia Commonwealth Power Forward Height: 6’9″ Age: 21 Extremely long and athletic forward who can rebound and block shots at a high clip. Runs the floor extremely well for his size. Has a frame that should fill out nicely. Offensive game is a work in progress. Needs more attention to his assertiveness inside the paint and jump shots. More News.. Top 15 of the 2010 NBA Draft is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading

What Obama and BP Are Hiding From the General Public – Oil Volcano Unstoppable

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/05/05/learning/oilslickLN/oilslickLN-bl… Oil Volcano Pressure Too Strong For Containment It has been estimated by experts that the pressure which blows the oil into the Gulf waters is estimated to be between 20,000 and 70,000 PSI (pounds per square inch). Impossible to control. What US Scientists Are Forbidden To Tell The Public About The Gulf What you are about to read, is what the scientists in the United States are not allowed to tell you in great fear of the Obama administration. They are under the threat of severe repercussions to the max.. Scientists confirming these findings cannot be named due to the above, but what they believe, they want to be known by all. Take a U. S. map, lay it flat and measure inland just the minimum 50 miles of total destruction all around the Gulf of Mexico as to what you will read below. The carnage to the United States is so staggering, it will take your breathe away. Should what the scientists who are trying to warn everyone about be even close to being true… all of Florida will be completely destroyed as will everyone and everything on it. You decide!! Everyone has the right to read what I have just written in this article, as well as to what is written below by the scientists who the Obama administration and BP are trying to shut up. Please share with as many as you can. –Dr. James P. Wickstrom SUMMARY OF WHAT IS HAPPENING The estimated super high pressure release of oil from under the earth's crust is between 80,000 to 100,000 barrels per day. The flow of oil and toxic gases is bringing up with it… rocks and sand which causes the flow to create a sandblasting effect on the remaining well head device currently somewhat restricting the flow, as well as the drilled hole itself. As the well head becomes worn it enlarges the passageway allowing an ever-increasing flow. Even if some device could be placed onto the existing wellhead, it would not be able to shut off the flow, because what remains of the existing wellhead would not be able to contain the pressure. The well head piping is originally about 2 inches thick. It is now likely to be less than 1 inch thick, and thinning by each passing moment. The oil has now reached the Gulf Stream and is entering the Oceanic current which is at least four times stronger than the current in the Gulf, which will carry it throughout the world within 18 months. The oil along with the gasses, including benzene and many other toxins, is deleting the oxygen in the water. This is killing all life in the ocean. Along with the oil along the shores, there will be many dead fish, etc. that will have to be gathered and disposed of. SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS At some point the drilled hole in the earth will enlarge itself beneath the wellhead to weaken the area the wellhead rests upon. The intense pressure will then push the wellhead off the hole allowing a direct unrestricted flow of oil, etc. The hole will continue to increase in size allowing more and more oil to rise into the Gulf. After several billion barrels of oil have been released, the pressure within the massive cavity five miles beneath the ocean floor will begin to normalize. This will allow the water, under the intense pressure at 1 mile deep, to be forced into the hole and the cavity where the oil was. The temperature at that depth is near 400 degrees, possibly more. The water will be vaporized and turned into steam, creating an enormous amount of force, lifting the Gulf floor. It is difficult to know how much water will go down to the core and therefore, its not possible to fully calculate the rise of the floor. The tsunami wave this will create will be anywhere from 20 to 80 feet high, possibly more. Then the floor will fall into the now vacant chamber. This is how nature will seal the hole. Depending on the height of the tsunami, the ocean debris, oil, and existing structures that will be washed away on shore and inland, will leave the area from 50 to 200 miles inland devoid of life. Even if the debris is cleaned up, the contaminants that will be in the ground and water supply will prohibit re-population of these areas for an unknown number of years. (End of scientists information release.) From Tom Buyea FL News Service added by: jubal

Miles attempting another comeback (AP)

On the same day as Game 7 of the NBA finals, Darius Miles is running the floor alongside several players who have never been in the NBA and perhaps never will. It was hardly the place for a former No. 3 overall pick in the draft. But following what was once called a “career-ending” knee injury and off-court problems, Miles is determined to overcome the rustiness and his balky knee to play…

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What’s On: How I Met Your Matthew Morrison

Mr. Neil Patrick Harris drops in on Glee tonight in his second Fox cameo of the season. Will his emcee swagger and stage chops outdo the club’s guru, or will Will come back with a Sisyphean hand-jive from the floor? And does your wan, preteen body have enough sweat to get through it all?

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Building Your Own Sex Dungeon

Thank God they answered my questions about gimps under the floor; I've been keeping mine tied up in the shed. Watch