
Here's the trailer for the recently released RUSH documentary Beyond The Lighted Stage - looks AWESOME! Check out this moving picture before/after you hear Moving Pictures at Summerfest - July 3rd.
There are tentative signs that BP's latest tactic, known as 'top kill,' to plug the oil leak in the Gulf may actually be working. The process involves "injecting heavy drilling fluid deep into the well in hopes of stemming the relentless flow of gas and oil."
This is obviously a complicated process, and one that has never before been tried underwater at this depth. The chemical reaction at work is "dilatancy."
For an explanation of this in terms the layman can understand (along with an interesting visual aid), we turn to Bill Nye (The Science Guy.)
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A shop owner says (quote) "Many people ask me about the male bra: How are they different from bras for women? They appeal to two groups of men: Obese guys with droopy breasts can hide their 'man boobs' or "moobs". Also, men with skinny chests are often looking for some extra padding under a shirt. The male bra makes their pecs look bigger and more masculine. It's no different from women with a padded bra."
MASON CITY — A 25-year-old Mason City man was fined $65 in magistrate court Tuesday for allowing his pet snake to be on the loose at the Holiday Inn earlier this month.
Police said Michael Salo permitted his 5-year-old bull python to be at large in a hallway without control or supervision on May 1. He was charged under the city animal-control ordinance.
Brandy Smith Branstad, hotel manager, said Tuesday employees noticed the snake at about 7 a.m. and notified authorities. The incident caused no disruption for patrons, she said.
“The man was a guest at the hotel. The snake was not,” Branstad said Tuesday.
Branstad said Salo was apologetic about the incident.
“We like to think of ourselves as pet friendly,” she said, “but when we say that, we really mean cats and dogs.”
Well if it wasn't one of those three... I guess the game's afoot!
Treasure Island, Florida - If you've seen this Tiki on or around Sunset Beach in Treasure Island, the police would like your help.
Here's the official release we've received from the Treasure Island Police:
Between May 14th and May 20th, 2010, unknown person(s) stole a wooden tiki statue from the property of a Sunset Beach residence near 86th Ave. The statue is 6 ½ feet tall and painted in some areas.
Anyone with information regarding the theft or its known location are encouraged to contact the Treasure Island Police Department (727) 547-4595 and ask for Officer Hilland, Detective Taylor or Alice the Housekeeper.
Time for some life skills training ... According to Guyism.com, here are some things every guy should have in his wallet:
20 Dollars in Cash -- Almost all businesses take debit and credit cards now, but every once in a while you'll run into a situation where cash is needed. A quick 20 does the job in most situations.
The Business Card of a Lawyer -- Consider this a simple (and cheap) insurance policy for you when things get out of hand and jail is a distinct possibility.
Matches -- Either a pack of them or one or two strike anywhere matches will do. It's nice to know that you have the right answer when a woman asks if you have a light.
The Phone Number of a Good Friend -- Write it down and put it in your wallet in case you're drunk and passed out. You don't want the authorities calling your mom. You want them calling someone who can get you out of this mess.
According to a new study from Australia, pictures of skinny or slightly chubby men were no less appealing to women than muscular men with six-pack abs.
Study author Phillippa Diedrichs said young people may have negative reactions to very fit or very pretty people because they assume those people are vain.
On the other hand, models with more realistic body types were considered more approachable -- and more lovable.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
According to an online survey conducted at TheArtofManliness.com, here's a rundown of some questionably manly items -- and what guys thought of them:
Is Being A Stay-At-Home Dad Manly?
Are Video Games Manly?
Is Cooking Manly?
Is it Manly to Swear?