How does the saying go? It’s the journey, not the destination, counts? The short film above, The Denali Experiment, documents the gnarly expedition of some rock star skiers. Their goal? To summit Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, and then ski down its steep slopes. The beautifully-shot film by Jimmy Chen focuses almost The Denali Experiment: A Test of Human Limits is a post… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Open Culture Discovery Date : 02/12/2011 18:32 Number of articles : 2
I actually watched the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last night while enjoying a few golden lagers, and I’ve got to say I was a little disappointed. Not with all the hotness, I was in a constant semi-erect state throughout the entire thing, but with the censorship. Apparently here in North America we’re all such prudes that we can’t even look at a woman’s butt on television. CBS actually blurred them out. And these weren’t giant Wal*Mart shopper butts either, these were some of the best asses the world has to offer. It was ridiculous. Especially because they had a whole segment of the show where the girls showed off pictures of themselves as children wearing bikinis or going topless. So half naked children is alright, but the bottom of a grown woman’s ass cheeks is unacceptable. Are we all a bunch of morons now? What’s happen to us? Anyhow, here are a few shots of the hotties at the viewing party. Watch out, you might see a little cleavage. more pictures of Victoria’s Secret models here
SIMILAC! The rising demand for human breast milk in neonatal intensive care units has prompted an impassioned plea from America’s milk banks. Donated milk, dubbed “liquid gold,” can save the lives of preterm babies whose moms can’t produce milk themselves. But the 1.8 million ounces of milk distributed by non-profit milk banks across the country covers less than a quarter of the 8 million ounces needed, according to the Human Milk Banking Association of North America. “We need every healthy, breast-feeding mom to say, ‘I want to be a donor,” said Kim Updegrove, the association’s president elect. “Then we’d have enough milk for every preterm baby. Even a small amount is lifesaving.” Human breast milk is rich in nutrients that help tiny preemies grow and antibodies that guard them against infections, which is why more NICU doctors are prescribing it. Now three-quarters of milk bank orders come from hospitals — up from 60 percent just last year. “All babies should receive human milk. But because it’s a scarce resource, we prioritize it for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care who weigh three pounds or less,” said Updegrove. “These babies respond the best in terms of decreased infection rates and shorter hospital stays.” There are 10 milk banks in the U.S., down from 30 in the pre-HIV 1980s. The virus closed every bank except for one — the Mothers’ Milk Bank in San Jose. “We’ve been open for 37 years,” said Sakamoto. “And we’ve never been in this position where we’ve had to cut back orders to hospitals.” For non-profit milk banks, the rising demand is bittersweet. On one hand, it reflects the growing appreciation for human breast milk’s benefits. But it also means the service is getting more expensive. Instead of shipping hospitals a month’s supply, the banks are forced to send milk as it become available, increasing shipping costs. The increased price could mean more moms sharing online — a practice discouraged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because of the risk of disease. While the 10 milk banks under the Human Milk Banking Association of North America umbrella have strict standards for donor screening and pasteurization, informal milk sharing sites do not. “While it may be compassionate to share informally, it’s unsafe medically and dangerous legally,” said Updegrove. “You’re sharing a body fluid with someone else’s child.” Sharing through milk banks, Updegrove said, ensures safe milk gets to babies who need it to live. “Human milk is not just best for these infants, it’s absolutely lifesaving.” Source
I think that of all the made up holidays we celebrate over here in North America, halloween has got to be my favourite. Not because it gives children the chance to have fun, get candy and show off their creativity through various costumes, but because it allows chicks to show off their slutty sides in outfits they normally only reserve for Chanukah or their husband’s birthday. Here’s Bridget Marquart showing off her sweet body in a few of this year’s classy offerings. I’ll take…. Any of them. Call me more pictures of Bridget Marquardt here Related Articles Holly Madison’s Breasts Are WOW! Holly Madison’s Boobs Are Up For Grabs Holly Madison’s Breasts Like To Party Holly Madison’s Got Strange Fashion Sense
Blind baby, blind to the facts. We tried tellin’ y’all Ci-Error fans! Earlier this week the New York Times published an article about Stans and their devotion to their favorite artists — no matter how irrelevant *cough* Ciara *cough* they might be. Check out this excerpt: “To affiliate yourself with a mainstream artist today is just like the unwavering loyalty that sports teams have, like the Giants or the Celtics,” said David Russell, an artist manager at IE: Music who works with acts like Robbie Williams and Ladyhawke. “The same way that you follow a team despite the players that come and go, fans come on board early for pop stars and remind people of the success he or she had — whether it was 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago.” This can make competition among stans particularly ugly, but it can also serve as a lifeboat, keeping a troubled performer’s career afloat. The singer Ciara, a former A-list recording artist who fell into a series of problems with her former label, Jive, that resulted in her most-recent album being shelved, might have been forgotten were it not for die-hards going to bat for her day after day on Web sites.. “Her stans compare her to Beyoncé or Rihanna, despite the fact that her album shipped something like less than 30,000 units in North America,” Mr. Russell said. “They will continue to drum up anticipation for whatever keeps her relevant, even if it’s just a fashion association,” like the singer’s friendship with Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy. “Her stans will defend her to the death,” Mr. Russell added. “It’s a little scary.” Poor thang! CiCi, we didn’t realize the numbers were that low!
I was going to title this post Revenge of the Railroad Gaffe, but then I decided that conservative bloggers are above revenge. You remember this gaffe right? Obama’s done this a bunch of times. He got it right in the address to the joint session of Congress a couple weeks ago, but it looks like he’s slipping into old habits again. From his appearance in Cincinnati yesterday: He starts, stops, … Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Verum Serum Discovery Date : 23/09/2011 08:48 Number of articles : 2
VIENNA, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Litco International’s (www.litco.com/litkit) One Kit Fit® alternative to bolting a frontload or top loading washing machine drum in place during transit is now available to moving professionals through a nationwide network of distributors. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Send2Press Newswire Discovery Date : 23/09/2011 09:59 Number of articles : 3
Michael Bay’s robot flick will hit theaters again on Friday and run for two weeks. By Terri Schwartz Bumblebee in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” Photo: Paramount The moon will go dark again as Paramount gears up to re-release “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” in IMAX this Friday. The third “Transformers” flick is currently the second-highest-grossing film of the year in the U.S., coming in second to “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” with $348.5 million. “Dark of the Moon” will get a second life in 246 IMAX theaters in North America beginning on Friday, according to The Hollywood Reporter , and will run in IMAX through September 8. In most cases, that means the Michael Bay flick will screen alongside already running movies like “Deathly Hallows, Part 2,” “Cowboys & Aliens” and “Final Destination 5,” given that Steven Soderbergh’s soon-to-open “Contagion” doesn’t hit IMAX until September 9. Last year, “Avatar” made a similar move at the end of the summer, attempting to recapture moviegoers’ interest before the end of the blockbuster movie season. The major difference between re-releases for “Avatar” and “Dark of the Moon” is that James Cameron stuffed “Avatar” with nine more minutes of previously unreleased footage to entice moviegoers. While “Dark of the Moon” doesn’t have new footage, the newest releases haven’t been big draws at the box office and that may make it a good time to try to nab any stragglers who still want to see giant robots blow things up. Christopher Nolan’s Batman flick also benefited from this strategy. After its initial July 2008 opening, Warner Bros. gave “The Dark Knight” a February 2009 IMAX re-release . And even though the studio bypassed the summer movie season for the second release, the stunt still worked. There was plenty of residual interest in the flick following its Academy Awards success, and the second run helped push “Dark Knight” onto the list of the highest-grossing films of all time. It will be interesting to see if this becomes a trend in summers to come, with blockbuster films like “Prometheus,” “Men in Black III,” “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Dark Knight Rises” all set to hit theaters in 2012. Check out everything we’ve got on “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’ Related Photos ‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’ Crashes Into New York City ‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’
SlutWalk, a protest against s-exual violence and the notion that women provoke it by the way they dress, started in Toronto and spread worldwide, including North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. It started in April this year in protest against a policeman#39;s statement that “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised”. Dozens of South Korean women in skimpy clothes and wearing sunglasses or masks rallied on Saturday as part of the “SlutWalk” global protes
Argentina#39;s Lionel Messi, right, Javier Pastore, center, and Gonzalo Higuain react as they watch the penalty kicks during the Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Uruguay in Santa Fe, Argentina, Saturday, July 16, 2011. Uruguay advanced to the semifinals with a 5-4 victory over Argentina on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Copa America is over for host Argentina, and its drought in major championships will now extend past 20 years. The hosts’ Copa quest ended in a dramatic penalt
