Police aren’t generally in the habit of destroying evidence from failed investigations—but the SEC is, according to one whistleblower. SEC attorney Darcy Flynn spilled the beans to Congress in July, saying that the SEC routinely destroys all documents related to its preliminary investigations if they don’t proceed. That appears…
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Nabisco has just introduced the Triple Double Oreo, a new variety of the classic bestselling cookie with two layers of Oreo crème (one chocolate, one vanilla) and three Oreo cookies. The Triple Double is a new variation on a product introduced in Argentina in 2008: the Oreo x3 (“Por Tres”), which also combines three cookies
Continue reading …Gwyneth Paltrow: actress, singer , chef , gangsta rapper , and … unlikely 9/11 hero? For one woman, yes. On the Morton Report , Lara Lundstrom Clarke recounts her chance encounter with the actress on the morning of September 11, 2001. Lundstrom Clarke was jaywalking across 7th street to catch her train when a Mercedes…
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To movie fans, the WWII sinking of the USS Indianapolis is a familiar tale. Robert Shaw’s gruff, poetic account of the ship’s fate — and of the shark-infested waters into which the crew plunged after torpedoes broke the ship into pieces — is one of the crowning moments in Jaws. It’s one of the enduring film monologues, period. Want to see grown men cry? Play Shaw’s speech a couple times. There is… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : /Film Discovery Date : 18/08/2011 07:33 Number of articles : 3
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To movie fans, the WWII sinking of the USS Indianapolis is a familiar tale. Robert Shaw’s gruff, poetic account of the ship’s fate — and of the shark-infested waters into which the crew plunged after torpedoes broke the ship into pieces — is one of the crowning moments in Jaws. It’s one of the enduring film monologues, period. Want to see grown men cry? Play Shaw’s speech a couple times. There is… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : /Film Discovery Date : 18/08/2011 07:33 Number of articles : 3
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A dog left for dead on a railway track in Poland has been given a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a local animal shelter and vet. The 4-month old can now get around with wheels replacing her paralyzed back legs. (Aug 18)
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A dog left for dead on a railway track in Poland has been given a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a local animal shelter and vet. The 4-month old can now get around with wheels replacing her paralyzed back legs. (Aug 18)
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A wild brawl broke out between Georgetown and a Chinese men’s basketball team Thursday night, putting an immediate end to a supposed goodwill game that coincided with US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the country. (Aug. 18)
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A wild brawl broke out between Georgetown and a Chinese men’s basketball team Thursday night, putting an immediate end to a supposed goodwill game that coincided with US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the country. (Aug. 18)
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The words “assembly required” shouldn’t elicit a horrified shutter. Unfortunately we’ve all been on the wrong side of at least one connect-A-to-B mishap, which is where iFixit’s Dozuki comes in. The service, now in beta, promises an end to user-manual aversion, providing manufacturers a new, updatable tool for delivering instructions to customers. Among other features, Dozuki provides a new form of distribution for otherwise static documents, delivering manuals through downloadable PDFs as well as dedicated apps. What’s more, it gives users a say, allowing “expert customers” the ability to pitch in their two cents. The program is now available in beta and will officially launch this spring. If you’re looking for a new way to say “insert x into y,” full PR awaits you after the break. Continue reading iFixit intros Dozuki, promises ‘service manuals that don’t suck’ iFixit intros Dozuki, promises ‘service manuals that don’t suck’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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