Video in support of our troops

This video in support of our troops was put together by a 15 year old Lizzie Palmer. it is absolutely  worth watching.

Garfield, minus Garfield

Meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness and methamphetamine addiction in a quiet American suburb.
hmm I kind of like the comic better without Garfeild…

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Chicago, at Night, From 36,000 Feet

Beautiful aerial view of Chicago’s grid-style geography at night. This is a cool picture!read more | digg story

The Ten Legal Commandments of Photography

I. Anyone in a public place can take pictures of anything they want. Public places include parks, sidewalks, malls, etc. Malls? Yeah. Even though it’s technically private property, being open to the public makes it public space.

II. If you are on public property, you can take pictures of private property. If a building, for example, is visible from the sidewalk, it’s fair game.

III. If you are on private property and are asked not to take pictures, you are obligated to honor that request. This includes posted signs.

IV. Sensitive government buildings (military bases, nuclear facilities) can prohibit photography if it is deemed a threat to national security.

V. People can be photographed if they are in public (without their consent) unless they have secluded themselves and can expect a reasonable degree of privacy. Kids swimming in a fountain? Okay. Somebody entering their PIN at the ATM? Not okay.

VI. The following can almost always be photographed from public places, despite popular opinion:
accident & fire scenes, criminal activities
bridges & other infrastructure, transportation facilities (i.e. airports)
industrial facilities, Superfund sites
public utilities, residential & commercial buildings
children, celebrities, law enforcement officers
UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, Chuck Norris

VII. Although “security” is often given as the reason somebody doesn’t want you to take photos, it’s rarely valid. Taking a photo of a publicly visible subject does not constitute terrorism, nor does it infringe on a company’s trade secrets.

VIII. If you are challenged, you do not have to explain why you are taking pictures, nor to you have to disclose your identity (except in some cases when questioned by a law enforcement officer.)

IX. Private parties have very limited rights to detain you against your will, and can be subject to legal action if they harass you.

X. If someone tries to confiscate your camera and/or film, you don’t have to give it to them. If they take it by force or threaten you, they can be liable for things like theft and coercion. Even law enforcement officers need a court order.

6 American Made 35 MPG Cars That Americans Can’t Buy [pics]

Six of these fuel-efficient cars and SUVs score 35 miles per gallon (MPG) combined (not just highway). Every one of these is built here in North America and exported abroad. Americans can’t buy them. Why not?

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12 Most Incredible Hotel Pools From Around The World

These swimming pools are simply amazing for their views and location.

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World Tallest Snow Fence!

This guy is crazy. He’s fashioned a snow fence at the side of his driveway that is more than 15 feet high. Look at the size of his car in relation to the size of the snow fence. Unreal, and he wants more!

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9 of the World’s Craziest Fences [PICS]

“As a runner I get to see things in slow motion. I don
’t pass by them at 65 miles an hour but at a nice slow pace. One of the things I’ve noticed as I run by some properties out in the country is that they will make anything into a fence. Anything.” … including bombshells, skis and surfboards!

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5 Incredible Works of Insane Architectural Genius [+PICS]

These five amazing buildings were each primarily the work of a single
eccentric individual with a bizarre vision, loads of ambition and way
too much time on their hands. In many cases the structures took
decades (or even lifetimes) to complete. Pictures and videos included!

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Top 10 Barely-Legal Gadgets for the Modern Spy (W/Cool Pics)

Here are listed 10 categories of devices you can buy to make you feel like a James Bond, from laser beams that cut things to x-ray goggles that see through clothes to CSI grade forensic lab hardware.

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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’s a list of Top Ten concept phones that might or might not meet Realism.

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20 Money Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Finances

Improving your finances improves your happiness, in general, so I thought it would be important to share some stuff.

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