VIA “viralnova.com” The street view on Google Maps is a great feature, especially for checking out places you’ve never been before. Sometimes though, Google inadvertently captures some candid, hilarious, and/or beautiful pictures of the spots they’re mapping. Just imagine checking out a new place on street view and seeing one of these 31 pictures. Wait […]
VIA “bbc.com”, author not specified Germany has rejected a Greek request for a six-month extension to its eurozone loan programme. The rejection came despite the European Commission calling the Greek request “positive” only minutes earlier. Greece had sought a new six-month assistance package, rather than a renewal of the existing deal that comes with tough […]
VIA “whydontyoutrythis.com” 1. Playing With Friends 2. Pulling An All-Nighter 3. Working Out 4. Going To The Doctor 5. Using Phones 6. Sharing Vacation Pictures 7. Playing Video Games 8. Celebrating Birthdays 9. Sharing 10. How Many Devices We Needed 11. How Things Size Up
VIA “simplereminders.collectivepress.com” Kayla Montgomery is one of the country’s best long distance runners. However, her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn’t make racing easy. Watch her remarkable display of perseverance as she fights on the track to come out on top, even if it means collapsing into her coach’s arms at the finish line. Kayla’s […]
VIA “simpleorganiclife.org” Pop quiz: which is more polluted, indoor air or outdoor air? 10 times out of 10, indoor air in your house, office or apartment is going to be worse than the air outside. Indoor air pollution has been ranked among the top 5 greatest risks to public health by the EPA, and stagnant […]
VIA “pulptastic.com” Wildlife photographer Henry Mp must be really good at timing. Or maybe he’s just luckier than most of us. During his stay in Indonesia, Mp spotted a Reinwardt’s Flying Frog on the back of a giant horned wood-boring beetle. And much to his surprise, the scene that unfolded before him looked unbelievably awesome. […]
VIA “nytimes.com” by Robert Pear WASHINGTON — President Obama said Tuesday that 11.4 million people had selected private health insurance plans or renewed their coverage under the Affordable Care Act in the enrollment period that ended Sunday. “It gives you some sense of how hungry people were out there for affordable, accessible health insurance,” Mr. […]
VIA “Bloomberg.com” by Jonathan Allan Feb 17, 2015 9:10 PM EST A source familiar with the senator’s plans says he could declare himself a candidate in early April. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is looking to announce his presidential bid the second week of April—if he decides to run—a person familiar with his plans said Tuesday. […]
VIA “theweek.com”, opinions section, by Ryan Cooper President Obama is seeking a new Authorization for Use of Military Force, as the U.S. continues its bombing campaign against the Islamic State. It comes just a tad late: about three and half months after it was necessary, according to the War Powers Act. This raises the question: Why is he even […]
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