A former BritArt bad boy has done it again. Damien Hirst unveiled Friday a platinum cast of a human skull that is encrusted with diamonds and is priced at $98 million. The skull was cast from a 35-year old 18th century European male. It is coated with 8,601 diamonds, including a large pink diamond in the forehead, worth more than 4 million pounds.
- I think this thing is awesome, this is my kinda art. Actually it reminds me of something I would do if I was bored and feeling the creative itch....but I can't afford diamond....so maybe crystals or rhinestones...who knows.
To see pics or read more of the story, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/artist-shows-diamonds-are-skulls-best/20070602074509990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Friday, June 1, 2007
STUDENTS LOSE DIPLOMAS DUE TO CHEERS
Yes, you read that correcty, a group of students from Galesburg, Il have been denied their diplomas due to cheers from the audience when they crossed the stage. The only way the students can recieve their official diplomas is to complete 8 hours of public service. About a month before graduation students and parents were asked to sign a contract promising "to act in a dignified way." They were warned that they would be denied their diploma and barred from the after-graduation party. This issue has become a controversy with accusations that the students were targeted because of their race, four of the students are black and one is Hispanic.
Parents are claiming that cheers also erupted for white students, however none of them were penalized.
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/illinois-students-lose-diplomas-over/20070601155509990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Parents are claiming that cheers also erupted for white students, however none of them were penalized.
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/illinois-students-lose-diplomas-over/20070601155509990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
UPDATE! STUDENTS GET DIPLOMAS
The 5 students that were denied their diplomas due to cheering from the crowd during graduation, can all now receive their diplomas. Apparently talks with the Illinois State Board of Education said that they cannot support the districts policy, because it makes the students responsible for actions they cannot control. Attorney Jeffrey Green, took the students' case at no cost, he sent a letter Tuesday threatening a lawsuit if the officials didn't apologize and deliver the diplomas by 5pm Wednesday.
- I'm glad to see that this has been resolved. I think this was totally unfair to the students and perhaps a bit racist.
To read the full story, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/school-relents-gives-out-diplomas/20070601155509990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
- I'm glad to see that this has been resolved. I think this was totally unfair to the students and perhaps a bit racist.
To read the full story, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/school-relents-gives-out-diplomas/20070601155509990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
WOMAN DIES AFTER ELECTRIC WAS SHUT OFF
- This story really bugs me....it illustrates how little big business cares about the little guy. Money is always the main motivation for everything in this crazy world.
Anyhow.....
A 44-year-old woman in Wellington, New Zealand died recently. Her death is being blamed on Mercury Energy. Two hours after the company shut off Folole Muliaga's power, she was dead. Muliaga needed an electric oxygen pump to breathe. The shut off notice was for $122.00.
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/woman-on-oxygen-dies-after-power-cut/20070530025809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Anyhow.....
A 44-year-old woman in Wellington, New Zealand died recently. Her death is being blamed on Mercury Energy. Two hours after the company shut off Folole Muliaga's power, she was dead. Muliaga needed an electric oxygen pump to breathe. The shut off notice was for $122.00.
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/woman-on-oxygen-dies-after-power-cut/20070530025809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
WHO SLEEPS AROUND?
ok....I know I'm a bit behind...but I'm gonna post for yesterday and today...and possibly tomorrow.lol
According to a new scientific study there are certain types of people who tend to be promiscuous. It states that people who are socially dominant, either really friendly or really antagonistic, then to sleep around.
Theories are that friendly people may enjoy sharing their warmth, whereas antagonistic people may sleep around to avoid having a monogamous relationship. Also having a dominant personality may make it easier to approach people.
- Wow....I guess thinking about some of the people I know, this totally makes sense.
To read more, click on the link below
http://reference.aol.com/article/_a/who-sleeps-around-scientists-know/20070530152409990002
According to a new scientific study there are certain types of people who tend to be promiscuous. It states that people who are socially dominant, either really friendly or really antagonistic, then to sleep around.
Theories are that friendly people may enjoy sharing their warmth, whereas antagonistic people may sleep around to avoid having a monogamous relationship. Also having a dominant personality may make it easier to approach people.
- Wow....I guess thinking about some of the people I know, this totally makes sense.
To read more, click on the link below
http://reference.aol.com/article/_a/who-sleeps-around-scientists-know/20070530152409990002
TV MAKES YOU FAT?
According to a new research study, when people are watching tv they tend to eat more, the more entertaining the program, the more they eat. Apparently when your brain is distracted it doesn't register what your mouth is doing.
In the study 45 volunters ate ate as many potato chips as they wanted in 5 minute intervals over 3 week periods while viewing monologues by David Letterman and Jay Leno. In addition, they were also given chips when the tv was off. The study concluded that while viewing Letterman, people consumed 44% more chips and 42% more while viewing Leno, than when they were not watching tv.
- The food commercials don't help either, lol.
To read more, click on the link below
http://body.aol.com/news/articles/_a/tv-programs-make-you-eat/20070530121009990001
In the study 45 volunters ate ate as many potato chips as they wanted in 5 minute intervals over 3 week periods while viewing monologues by David Letterman and Jay Leno. In addition, they were also given chips when the tv was off. The study concluded that while viewing Letterman, people consumed 44% more chips and 42% more while viewing Leno, than when they were not watching tv.
- The food commercials don't help either, lol.
To read more, click on the link below
http://body.aol.com/news/articles/_a/tv-programs-make-you-eat/20070530121009990001
Monday, May 28, 2007
SCANTILY DRESSED MAN WRESTLES LEPOARD
Monday in Jerusalem a man wearing only underwear and a T-shirt was said to have wrestled a wild lepoard. The feline jumped through a window, landing in bed with his sleeping family. The man jumped to action wrestling the cat to the ground and pinned it for 20 minutes until authorities arrived.
- This doesn't happen everyday...does it?
If you want to read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/man-clad-in-underwear-wrestles-wild/20070528225609990001
- This doesn't happen everyday...does it?
If you want to read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/man-clad-in-underwear-wrestles-wild/20070528225609990001
NEW LIMBLESS LIZARD SPECIES DISCOVERED!
In New Delhi, India a zoologist announced he had discovered a new species of legless lizard. The reptile was found in a forested area in the east. It is said that the lizard prefers to live in cooler regions with soft soil and below stones. In addition, the closest relatives to this new species are said to be located in Sri Lanka and South Africa.
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/new-limbless-lizard-species-discovered/20070528194109990001
To read more, click the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/new-limbless-lizard-species-discovered/20070528194109990001
COWS THAT PRODUCE LOW FAT MILK
Scientists in New Zealand are breeding a herd of cows that produce low-fat milk due to a natural gene mutation in one animal. The milk from these cows is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, butter made from the milk is so soft it spreads like margarine, even when chilled.
Scientists discovered the cow with the mutant gene while testing a dairy herd in 2001. Vialactia, one of the world's largest milk companies bought the cow for $218 USD and moved it to a research site. They discovered that the gene was dominant after offspring from the cow was shown to produce milk with the same fat content. This herd produces milk with 1% fat, while a regular cow produces milk with 3.5% fat content. The company expects to start selling a supply of milk and butter from these cows in 2011.
To read the whole story, click on the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/cows-in-new-zealand-produce-low-fat-milk/n20070528162009990005
Scientists discovered the cow with the mutant gene while testing a dairy herd in 2001. Vialactia, one of the world's largest milk companies bought the cow for $218 USD and moved it to a research site. They discovered that the gene was dominant after offspring from the cow was shown to produce milk with the same fat content. This herd produces milk with 1% fat, while a regular cow produces milk with 3.5% fat content. The company expects to start selling a supply of milk and butter from these cows in 2011.
To read the whole story, click on the link below
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/cows-in-new-zealand-produce-low-fat-milk/n20070528162009990005
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