We revealed the amazing story of how four tiger cubs were captured on special cameras in logs carried by elephants - giving the most intimate insight into their early lives ever recorded. Now, we show for the first time other creatures of the jungle caught in this extraordinary - and pioneering - way.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Free Dr. Pepper for everyone in America!*
* If Axl Rose releases the long-awaited new G&R album 'Chinese Democracy' in 2008.
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Friday, March 21, 2008
2008 STI VS. 2008 EVO X
By Rob PlaneyI first got behind the wheel of the Evo. It was an Evo X GSR 5 speed; this car is softer than the Evo 8 & 9(also note that it's not as fast as the older Evo). It is, however, by no means slow. It is very comfortable to drive and the steering is still superior in every way to everything else on the road. Driving with traction control on blows...hard. Don't drive with it on, driving with it off is much better! Anyway, in a straight line the car is pretty quick...very smooth acceleration. One thing I noticed is that it does not pull all the way to redline. It feels like it falls flat on its face after 5000rpm on the tack. Also it is a torqueless wonder. I pulled through a 90-degree turn...nothing...just turbo lag and slowness. I couldn't do anything to get the tail end out. The Evo gets the nod for comfort and steering response but the new AWD system leave a lot to be desired...it almost seems to intrusive.
I drove the STi second. It was the base model with the regular wheels. I drove it with traction control off, in sport sharp, and DCCD in auto (wow this thing has lots of gadgets). It may be a hair quicker in a straight line. They are close. The car feels much better in the higher rpms than the EVO but the Evo was a hair better in the midrange. I thought it funny that the sti felt like it was breathing better. The one irritating thing about the STi is that it is not smooth. It seems to have the same craptastic tune as the '07 sti. But it feels faster overall. Steering is a bit more precise than previous years but not by much. The Evo still rules in this department.
The one thing I noticed about the sti is that is seemed stiffer than the new Evo, but not as stiff as the '07. It retains the same driving dynamics of the previous STi though. Now lets revisit that sharp curve that I took in the Evo. Went through the same turn twice in each car. The Evo fell flat on its face both times until the turbo could finally catch up. Here is where the STi shines; it was effortless to get the ass end out. Huge smile factor! Second time through I gently rolled on the throttle and torque was instantly available. Pulled me out nice and smooth...and fast! The STi gets the nod for speed and fun factor.
If you remember I was fully expecting the Evo to win over my emotions. While the Evo still rules in steering, it feels a bit under damped and torqueless. It’s also a great cruiser. The STi has a ton more torque available, and is a bit stiffer, but isn't as smooth as the EVO.
In my opinion the STi takes the win. Its fun quotient was just much higher. It feels more planted and it has lots of torque. It puts a smile on your face bigger than that of the Evo.
All things aside...I still prefer the '07 sti (mostly because it is much faster because of mods). If I were buying a new car right now all over again though, I would definitely get the STi over the EVO. Just so you all don't call me a Subaru fan boy, I have no loyalties. If the EVO were better I would say so.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
This Is How YouTube Can Put You In Jail
Three guys filmed themselves scamming a fast food joint in California and then posted it on YouTube. Police recognized them and prosecutors have a slam dunk case. $15 can land you 7 years in prison. what a joke !
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PhotoShopped to Catastrophe
Diane Keaton with only three fingers on right hand, cloned visitors on a football game, some severed hands and other comical designer errors collected in one place.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
iPhone Users are Having More Fun
New data from M:Metrics for the month of January confirms that folks who own an iPhone tend to do more entertaining things on their devices — such as watch video and visit social networks — than those who own smartphones. However AdMob points out that iPhone users are still a relatively small part of the overall mobile phone market in the U.S.
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Apple considering premium for unlimited iPhone, iPod music
A longtime opponent of subscription music services, Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of charging extra for iPhones and iPods in exchange for unlimited iTunes Store access.My Thoughts: yeah I could like this :)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
What The Hell?!?!
Type in "Hell" in the iPhone's Weather app and first on the list is...... New York City
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Getting the MOST from the PUMP
Today people are getting less and less from the pumps where they purchase there petroleum. And when money really counts we need to be doing all we can to get the most out of the petroleum we use, here are some tips
TIPS ON PUMPING GAS (Good information)
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages:
low, middle, and high.
In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.
One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
So to Re-Cap:
Fill up in the mornings
Fill your tank when its half full, don't wait until its empty
Fill up slowly
Don't fill up the the tanker trucks are refueling the station
TIPS ON PUMPING GAS (Good information)
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages:
low, middle, and high.
In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.
One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
So to Re-Cap:
Monday, March 17, 2008
SNL: Tracy Morgan Responds to Tina Fey on Clinton/Obama
VIDEO: SNL’s Weekend Update team of Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers take jabs at Elliot Spitzer and Mitt Romney while alumni Tracy Morgan comes back to respond to Tina Fey’s promotion of Hillary Clinton three weeks ago with his own defense of Barack Obama.
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
Fish Don’t Get Cancer, Cure for Cancer in Their Blood?!?!
Fish have been living on this earth for an estimated 400 million years. Some say that their endurance and willingness to brave the elements is largely due in part to the efficiency of their immune system. Not only the ability to fight off general disease, but also in part to their intolerance of cancerous cells in their bodies....
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Guinness Stout Beef Stew Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day!
Guinness Stout Beef Stew is rich and hearty and a perfect meal to serve on a cold day. And it's perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Have a Guinness with your Guinness Stew!
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Friday, March 14, 2008
The Clean Glass Prank
Whats funnier than watching people walking into an "invisible" wall? Lots of things, but this is still a good laugh XD
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Top 10 Ways to KILL your Car
The top 10 ways in which people kill their cars.
"Are you killing your car?"
Are you killing your car?
"Are you killing your car?"
Are you killing your car?
The old mantra if you look after your car, your car will look after you certainly holds true. Car ownership is becomming more and more common.
Sadly though few drivers are sympathetic to, or fully understand the way their car works. A little knowledge will keep your relationship with your car running smoothly!
Without realizing it many drivers are actually damaging their car or at very least running up a hefty repair bill.
Here are the top 10 things that TorqueCars sees people doing every day completely oblivious to the consequences. Most of these points will at the very least hit us in our pockets in the near future.
10 things that will kill your car! How many are you guilty of?
1) Oil changes and servicing - Engine oil is the vital component in your car. Some people will wrongly assume that if the car takes 5 litres of oil and they have topped up this year by 5 litres that there is no point in changing the oil. Oil degrades and the reduction in oil is due to the thinner high quality oil getting burned or just seeping out of the engine. The sludge, grime and metal particles build up in the residue so topping up is not the same as changing the oil. The oil level is dangerously low in over 70% of cars - check your oil levels today.
2) Incorrect tyre pressures - cause additional heat to build up in the tyres due to the extra flexing. The car has to work harder reducing your fuel economy. With under inflated tyres the handling becomes unpredictable at best. Braking is also significantly reduced.
3) Not allowing turbo to cool down - How many people with turbo driven engine drive it hard and then fail to allow the turbo to cool down properly? The turbo is spinning at 200,000 rpm and gets very hot, the moment you turn off the engine you starve it of fresh oil. The oil in the turbo gets fried and essentially leaves your turbo spinning with no lubrication. Your turbo will need replacing if this is your driving style.
4) Driving off too quickly when cold - Until an engine is warm it will run rich. Your engine is most at risk from damage when cold, so putting undue stress on it by high revving will exponentially increase the damage done. The combustion process does not become efficient until the engine reaches it's operating temperature. An inefficient burn leaves acids and other toxins that eat into your engine. The oil also takes a short while to flow properly so ideally you would let the engine tick over for 3-10 seconds, then drive off at a steady pace. Do not use the top 2 thirds of the rev range until the engine reaches operating temperature.
5) Short journeys - Just as driving off too quickly damages an engine so will doing short journeys. The problem with a short journey is that the engine never reaches its operating temperature. So for the reasons detailed in the driving off too quickly do not drive short distances. (Use the under 1 mile - walk philosophy!) The engine oil needs to reach its maximum viscosity to properly lubricate the main moving components in the engine. While cold the catalyst is unable to operate at peak efficiency thus reducing the life of your expensive catalyst.
6) Revving to high - The red line indicates the maximum permissible engine speed. At this point the engine is under enormous stress and the components are moving at their fastest speed. Slight imbalances in the engine are emphasised at high rpm and if you prolong the high rpm for a period of time you will more than likely throw a connecting rod through the sump. The older an engine is the lower the red line should be. As an engine produces peak power across the middle third of its rev band there is little point exceeding this.
7) Hand on gear stick - So many people do this but it can actually cause premature gear wear. The stick is connected directly to the gearbox so the slightest pressure is transmitted to the gear selector. This is enough to cause wear and eventually your gearbox will start to grind and crunch as you change gear.
8) Riding the clutch - Again keeping a foot on the clutch is enough to prevent it from fully engaging. The clutch plate will tend towards slip and will prematurely wear. Keeping the clutch depressed in traffic or at traffic lights is also a bad idea. When the clutch is depressed your are forcing the clutch against the release bearing. Eventually the release bearing will just give up having done 60,000 miles worth of pressure in just 10,000.
9) Wrong gear selection - Nothing puts a strain on the engine like forcing it to pull the car in the wrong gear. Too high a gear strains the bottom end of the engine around the crank and con rods. Too low a gear will mean you are revving more than you need to so the top end of the engine around the valves, cams and lifters are working too hard.
10) Driving a dirty car - This one is a little contentious but corrosion takes effect more easily on a car which is covered with a layer of dirt. A thorough clean each month and a coat of good quality wax will do much to enhance the cars defence against corrosion.
So how many of these are your guilty of? Have we missed any out? Why not join us in the forum and chat with our friendly resident car enthusiasts.
Author:http://www.torquecars.co.uk/articles/killing-cars.php
Nice Art Wallpapers
I found this site on stumble, Its a really cool site with, I think, Free wallpapers. They look great. The artist has really nice work. Go check it out !
Reporter Owned By Sled
Reporter Owned By Sled - Watch more free videos
Some Canadian Global news reporter thinks the bottom of a sledding hill is a great place to do his broadcast. He was wrong.This is SOOO AWESOME ! a MUST WATCH !
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Funny Video of Guys Playing 'Rock Band' on the Street
One group of local guys took their "Rock Band," breadpig, out of the living room and into Chinatown. They set up their instruments (which, when not connected to a gaming system, don't actually emit any sound) and "played" for a building crowd. They even recruited a lead singer from the bystanders, who specialized in Isely Brothers lyrics.
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3 Ways to access ‘Must Sign Up to View’ Sites
This happens many times to me: I search on Google for a problem I’m having with my computer, click on a search result, reach the site (most of the time, it’s a forum), and boom! I have to register in order to view the solution on the page. Or worse, on some occasions, they want me to pay them to view the page.
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I found this today, funny name I think
OhYeah! Bars
OhYeah!
It’s That Good.
No, it’s even better. Maybe that’s hard for you to swallow. After all, you’ve bit on this kind of hype before and chewed your way through dozens of nutrition bars. What you remember is the texture and a bitter aftertaste. Well, those days are over. Now there’s one health bar that tastes so good, you’ll swear it’s bad for you. No kidding. It’s that good.
OhYeah! packs a powerful protein punch with a sweet, gooey goodness that surpasses the current crop of protein “candy bars” on the market. Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of creamy milk chocolate, roasted peanuts and soft caramel. One bite and you’ll understand how the bar got its’ name.
The Bloggin Begins
I have a lot of time on the internet, and I am always sending emails and showing ppl videos. And I am tired of sending emails, and just want a place to post all the cool stuff I find. I plan on blogging here EVERYDAY. I'll hopefully find a widget or some sort of app to make it easier to blog through out the day. I hope you find it good, if you do GREAT.... let me know ! If you don't, well I really don't care.
Plans
Please stay tuned and I hope you find yourself saying (in anyway) "OH YEAH!"
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