March 16th, 2008 at 03:51am
Under medical+ weird
You might want to sit down for this, but Steve-O from Jackass - a man who staples his scrotum and attaches leeches to his eyeball for a living - might be mentally not great.Steve-O has been charged with felony cocaine possession following his weird recent vandalism arrest, but there’s more. It’s also been reported that Steve-O is currently on 14-day hold in a mental hospital after he allegedly sent suicide emails to all of his friends and started putting cigarettes out on his body.
It seems that Steve-O’s condition might be worse than anyone anticipated, which is probably why he should expect a call from the producers of How I Met Your Mother any day now.
Steve-O and Britney Spears don’t seem to superficially have a lot in common other than nice short hair and the way that their movies always end in agony - in Steve-O’s case it’s agony for Steve-O, in Britney Spears’ case the audience gets it - but scratch the surface and what do you see?
Well, not a lot really. Steve-O and Britney Spears really don’t have much in common at all, but they’ve both been detained in nuthouses lately and that sort of justifies the comparison. Britney Spears you probably know about - what with every third hecklerspray post being about her - but Steve-O? News to us.
You’ll remember that Steve-O was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drug possession and vandalism, but that’s just the start. As far as the drugs thing goes, Steve-O has just just been charged for felony cocaine possession. But as well as all this supposed drug-taking, Steve-O’s mental health has taken a fall as well, and he’s currently being held in a psychiatric hospital for a fortnight, as eFluxMedia reports:
An insider told Star Magazine that Steve-O was hospitalized Sunday at the Thalians Mental Health Center, specialized in crisis intervention, where he was put on 72-hour-hold, which has been extended to 14 days. “Steve is stabilized on meds at this point,” the source told Star. “He was also treated for burns on his skin as if he had been putting cigarettes out on his own body. A family member told Star that Steve-O suffers from bipolar disorder. During the weekend Steve-O allegedly sent suicide e-mails to friends.
Concerns over his mental wellbeing? A possibly felony conviction? Things sure have taken a turn for the worse for poor Steve-O. Remember when he was just a fresh-faced youngster who’d vomit up goldfish and splash around in elephant poo and pole-vault into sewage? What could have possibly gone so wrong since then?
By kidsolo
March 13th, 2008 at 10:40pm
Under animals+ medical
Lizards with hairy feet are the inspiration for a new medical product that could help surgical patients heal better and might even replace sutures some day.
Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have created a new kind of surgical adhesive, formed in a shape that, at the microscopic level, mimics the feet of geckos.
Gecko feet are a worthy model to imitate, because the lizards are masters of adhesion — the force that makes two substances stick together on contact.
“The gecko has the amazing ability to walk up walls and hang from a single foot,” said Jeff Karp, a researcher at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. “They have hundreds of thousands of hairs on the surface of their feet and then on each one of those hairs they have these tiny nanopillars.” 
Watch geckos’ feet in action »
The nanopillars, one hundredth as thick as a human hair, provide an enormous amount of contact surface, and that leads to remarkably strong adhesion, Karp told CNN.
By copying that structure as a shape for their glue-coated polymer, the MIT scientists think they can build a material that will cling tightly to tissue.
It will be especially useful for applications inside the body, said Dr. Bob Langer, another researcher on the project, calling it “an internal Band-Aid.”
“For example, it might be used in holding tissues together that normally couldn’t be held together … say, in hernia repair,” Langer said. It could also be used to prevent leaks in gastric bypass operations, Karp said.
The new product will be stretchy and will stay stuck even in wet places inside the body, according to the MIT researchers. It can be adapted to different applications and could incorporate antibiotics or other drugs, they said — like a transdermal patch worn on the inside. It will dissolve inside the body over time, and the scientists can tweak the rate at which that happens, they said.
Karp said the new bandage material could be particularly useful in laparascopic procedures, where a surgeon operates through a very small incision.
“Our surgical collaborators think that this may even replace sutures one day,” he said. “Sutures are very difficult to place within laparoscopic procedures. When working in very small spaces it’s difficult to tie a knot.”
There are medical glues currently in use, but they have some problems, Karp said.
“Although they provide very strong levels of adhesion, they are very difficult to work with. They have poor mechanical properties, they are very brittle, and they also induce a very strong inflammatory response,” he said.
By kidsolo
March 6th, 2008 at 10:33pm
Under computers
A computer that won’t start can be both alarming and infuriating, especially if you’re on a deadline or you haven’t been backing up all your data (like we all tend to do). Don’t panic, though—this problem often has a simple solution.
Things You’ll Need:
- A Startup Disk Or A CDROM With The Operating System On It
Step 1:
If your desktop computer does nothing at all when you try to start it, first check that the power cable is securely plugged in at the back of the computer as well as into a working power outlet. It’s amazing how often this is the case.
Step 2:
If you’re starting from a button on the keyboard, make sure the keyboard is connected to the computer.
Step 3:
If the computer is plugged into a surge protector, see if the surge protector has a reset switch that you can push. (If it doesn’t have a reset switch and the problem is with the surge protector, it will need to be replaced.) Try plugging a lamp or other device into one of the surge protector’s outlets to make sure it’s working.
Step 4:
If you can hear the computer’s fan or hard-disk drive, or if you can see indicator lights on the main unit but the monitor stays dark, make sure that the monitor is connected to a working power source, that it’s turned on and that it’s securely connected to the computer via the video cable.
Step 5:
If the monitor and computer have power but the computer displays a “Non-system disk or disk error” message, check to make sure you didn’t leave a disk in the A: drive. If you did, eject it and restart the computer.
Step 6:
If the operating system still won’t start even though the computer and monitor have power, try restarting with a Windows CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive or, if you’ve got a Macintosh, with a Mac OS disc in the CD-ROM drive. (You can start a Mac from the CDROM drive by holding down the C key while starting up.)
Step 7:
If the operating system then starts, your problem is probably with the startup hard drive or with the operating system installed on it. If you can’t fix the drive, you’ll have to replace it.
By kidsolo
March 3rd, 2008 at 09:25am
Under computers
As there is no age for singing or listening music, there are many people, mostly teenager’s crazy about new audio releases and have a good collection which they keep changing into different formats using the Audio Converter or a MP3 converter. These music files have been gathered from their online friends or from internet websites which offer free music download. There is hardly anyone in this world who would hate music except if they have a different taste.So what do people do with there cool audio music collection? Many people have devices like iPods, Zune and/or any other MP3 player which can be used to store this music, but the not every music file is playable in those devices and the hunt for a decent music converter begins this way.Free music is available in different formats and a good audio converter should be able to convert a file into any other desirable format without affecting the audio quality. So your hunt halts at All-in-one Audio Converter which is the best converter software available on the internet today. Name any audio format and this software will convert with absolute fantastic quality. This software has many functions and is very useful if you download music regularly from the internet and convert into different formats for either your personal use or for re-sharing. That’s how music popularity grows!Audio formats supported are MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, AC3, AIFF, ADPCM, AMR, A/U-Law, MPC, MP2, GSM, DSP and VoX which basically covers up almost everything. Using the two –way conversion process, one file format gets converted simultaneously into another format. For example, you can convert WMA file to MP3/WAV (or any other format) or WAV/MP3 to WMA. The application itself has an easy to use interface for any age group. No mater if you have prior experience in audio conversion or not, this software is something you will love. Everything happens in simple clicks right from downloading this software which is available as a free trial. Before you would go ahead and buy, it’s highly recommended to download the available free trial and feel the richness of its feature set. You can install the software without any problem as it’s compatible with any windows operating system and needs only 32 MB RAM to function and convert accurately. So, if you have a fast running computer with good amount of RAM and processor speed, conversion process happens within minutes.Using the application interface, you can select the source file which you would like to convert, followed-by picking the destination format and location where it will be stored. Click on begin to let the process start which finishes quickly as anticipated. The conversion process is so fast that you can select an entire audio library and get it converted into a different format. You can select the compression ratios and bit-rate values for different audio files. Once converted you can use your computer to copy the files over to your MP3 player and enjoy the music with no compromise on its quality. This is by far the easiest and efficient software released for any level experience. The best MP3 converter you can ever have.
By kidsolo
March 3rd, 2008 at 09:18am
Under computers
What the average person who uses a computer on a regular basis doesn’t realise is that there are an almost continuous and unrelenting series of programs trying to bombard your computer and get access to personal information and track your internet usage, many users find that they are in a never ending battle against programs that are trying to take control of their computers. Some of the most malicious of these programs can open up security holes that leave the computer user at risk of infection from viruses to identity theft and the misuse of personal information.
Spy ware is used to effectively track and personalize your computer and can be used by remote IT specialist to diagnoses problems on your computer, unfortunately it can also be used by people to gain un-authorized access to personal information. So there are benefits to spyware but also there are problems with it that not only affect your computer but may have even more devastating effects on your life like fraud.
Since the development of spy ware and adware programs there has been the development of programs to stop the illegal usage and of information and breach of privacy. In reality any program that is watching you is spying on you some you may have authorized and others that you didn’t give your consent to at all. The programs that you haven’t given consent to are the problem.
Any individual that doesn’t think they are being spied on is either misguided or simply have their head in the sand. Spyware gets on your computer not by attacking it but by using the piggy back method of infection similar to that of a Trojan , it will often be disguised as product that is beneficial to the computer user to download like an accelerator or maybe even a tool to assist in internet surfing and when you download the program it installs itself on your computer.
If you want to remain protected from these types of malicious programs you need to invest in the best possible anti spyware and anti adware programs that you can afford. Most companies that offer these products also give you access to updates and upgrades so that you can stay one step ahead of the developers of the malicious type programs.
The advantages of having these programs installed on your computer may not seem apparent at first but rest assured if your personal information was stolen you would be more than upset and that by stopping the theft of personal information and illegal usage of your information you will be extremely pleased that your anti spyware and adware programs are there.
As a normal; everyday computer user can you afford NOT to be covered by a program that is there to protect your identity and personal information. Don’t become a statistic or a victim of unscrupulous unauthorized use of your personal information. Have a look around at the market place and make sure you get the best programs you can afford to fully protect yourself against these invasions of your privacy.
By kidsolo
March 1st, 2008 at 03:27am
Under rant
My experience with little kids is fairly limited. However, I have fairly extensive experience with high school kids. And you know what? They’re spoiled, arrogant little arseholes.When I see some kid at the restaurant that wont take off his headphones or put away his PSP to eat dinner, I want to slap his parents in the face. When I watch Supernanny and I hear some housewife whining that she cant control her 3 year old, I want to kick my television set to the floor. When I hear some little shit throwing a tantrum because he cant have a video game/chocolate/toy, I want to go up to him and scream at him as loudly as I possibly can, until my throat is raw and bleeding and I’m screaming a fine red mist all over this little shit’s face.
What the fuck ever happened to discipline? NO MEANS NO. It doesnt even have to involve spankings, I was spanked maybe 3 times when I was a kid. Those 3 times were enough. YOU’RE the parent, YOU’RE the adult, YOU ARE IN CONTROL. I’m sorry, but if you’re 30 and cant control a 3 year old you belong in a home with someone spooning porridge into your stupid mouth. If you dont want to take the time to be a parent, dont have kids. It IS a choice, if abortion is against your beliefs then give the baby up to one of the thousands of couples who cant have kids but desperatly want them.
Parenting takes time and effort, I’m pretty sure on that one, and by time and effort I do NOT mean plunking them down in front of the television for 5 hours. It does not mean buying a 4 year old an X-BOX 360 so “he wont get bored.” HE’S 4. A four year old can play with a box and some chairs for hours on end, and be perfectly happy. However, when the kid is stacking the chairs on the box and then trying to stand on top of it and falls, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SUE THE CHAIR COMPANY. You were supposed to be watching him, hell, maybe helping him build his fort, not sitting on your arse in the other room talking on the phone, painting your nails, and watching Dr. Phil. You are not entitled to monetary damages because you’re an idiot. I wish I was a judge, I’d be like Judge Judy except with more profanity.
People, the world has been dumbed down enough. Stop freaking out and whining about television/music/games/movies and fucking it up for adults. You dont like the vulgar music your kids listen to? I agree, it’s a little disturbing to have a 10 year old walking around singing “my humps” or “crazy bitch”, so maybe dont buy them the cd’s? I like the cd’s and I’m 25 years old, but because of your bitching certain stores wont carry the cds I might enjoy.
Does your 8 year old really need a shirt that says TEASE and itty bitty shorts that say JUICY on the butt? You want to paint her a big red sandwich board that says “PEDOPHILES PLEASE LOOK AT ME” while you’re at it?
Exercise a little discipline and maybe some personal self-control. You dont have to buy them everything they ask for. Or, if some analogies might help you out here, quit digging your own grave, quit making the bed that you will sleep in, quit shooting yourself in the foot. Do not buy a video game and then freak out and attempt to sue video game companies because it “made” your kid attempt to torch your neighbors cat. Do some research. Wait, that might take up some of your Days of our Lives programming time, maybe try it at night, after you shoot your husband down for sex because you’ve been too tired “watching the kids” all day. He can sneak off to his laptop to look at porn, you can sit in the living room and actually try making yourself a better parent. It’s so much easier to do that without those pesky kids around.
Fuck you and your whiny, spoiled, irritating, pussy kids.
(and before you email me saying YOU’RE NOT A MOTHER SO YOU DONT KNOW, realize that I dont care. Whether or not I’m a mother has nothing to do with how crappy you are as a parent. When I see your child, it’s in public, where they should be on their best behavior. If this is how they act in public, good fucking luck with them at home.)
By kidsolo
February 24th, 2008 at 09:57am
Under medical
The last thing that anyone wants to discover in their home is mold, but unless you do at least a casual inspection of your property on a regular basis, you might end up finding it in larger quantities than you are capable of dealing with. Mold is a health hazard for anyone that comes into even just indirect contact with it, since the spores float in the air that we breathe every single day. Larger quantities are noted indoors than outdoors only in environments where there is an excess growth of mold somewhere in the property that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. If you discover a growth that is large and appears to be more than you can handle, do not be afraid to hire a professional to get rid of it for you.
However, if you cannot afford a professional mold remediation, then there are a number of things that you can do to get rid of the mold in your home. If you discover it on a non-porous surface, then you can get rid of it using normal chemicals that are advertised as killing mold, such as Tilex.
Most of the time, though, you will find it growing on items like drywall or on organic materials like floor joists or papers and cardboard boxes that have gotten wet. Standing water in your home will be one of the worst areas for mold to grow in, since species such as the deadly Stachybotrys atra enjoy this level of moisture and thrive heavily on it. Remove standing water from your home wherever it may occur, even if it is just a slow drip underneath the kitchen or bathroom sink. It is these slow leaks that cause the majority of the problems, not the huge bathtub or toilet overflows.
If you have experience in interior remodeling, you can perform the removal of materials contaminated by mold yourself. Hiring a professional to do this for you can be expensive, but as long as you take the proper safety measures, doing it yourself is much less so.
Purchase some protective, disposable clothing made of plastic and a respirator from a local hardware or department store. Purchase them online if you need to, but do not continue the remediation without them. Breathing in or coming into contact with mold and its spores can be hazardous and bring about long term health problems
By kidsolo
February 22nd, 2008 at 07:49am
Under medical
Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer and claims more than 160,000 people per year. While lung cancer rates among black and white men have been dropping, cancer rates in women of all races are still increasing.
Smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer. It is estimated that 86% of lung cases are caused directly by smoking. The smoke from cigarettes contains more than 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are proven carcinogens; cancer-causing substances. Though are linked to higher cancer rates, smoking pipes or cigars increases the risk of lung cancer as well.
The damage caused by years and amount of smoking is cumulative, so every bit less or less frequently a person smokes the less likely they are to develop cancerous cells. Of course breaking the habit altogether has even more remarkable healing results.
Quitting smoking greatly reduces one’s risk of developing all kinds of smoking related illnesses. When smokers break the habit they are also lowering their chances of developing emphysema, bronchitis, heart disease and even the odds of having a stroke. For those that have quit smoking for ten years, the risk of lung cancer drops to a level that is 1/3 – 1/2 of the risk compared to those who continue smoking.
By kidsolo
February 7th, 2008 at 04:32am
Under animals
Immense physical strength, razor sharp claws and scissor like teeth are not the only weapons animals use. Thousands of animals use highly venomous or toxic poisons to attack prey or defend themselves. Some animals actually shoot poisons towards victims, others store toxins in their glands or skin. Following are the top eight most poisonous animals in the world.
8. Box Jellyfish
Prevalent in the ocean waters throughout Asia and Australia, this dangerous animal goes out of its way to avoid other creatures. Swimmers must definitely avoid the Box jellyfish. The stingers and tentacles on this animal are extremely powerful. Along with causing excruciating pain for weeks, the animal’s venom is capable of stopping the heart or paralyzing the lungs. To top it off, the venom will slowly eat away at the skin.
7. Marbled Cone Snail
Though very slow moving, this snail thrives in reefs throughout the world. The animal uses its strong, toxic venom to catch its prey. While within its shell, the snail shoots out a nose type advice called a proboscis. From the probiscis, a tooth like appendage attaches onto the victim. The venom within the animal is transmitted through the tooth into the victim. This leads to paralysis almost immediately. Humans that have experienced a bite are succumbed by weakness, numbness, nausea and death, when the lungs ultimately stop working.
6. Blue Ringed Octopus
The painless bite from a Blue Ringed Octopus may seem innocuous, however the deadly neurotoxins in the animals saliva immediately begin working. Within a few minutes, a human will experience muscular weakness, numbness, followed by a cessation and breathing and ultimately death.
5. Death Stalker Scorpion
Prevalent throughout North Africa and the Middle East, this arachnid lives up to its name. The stinger on this animal is not overly large or strong, however the sting administered is the most toxic from scorpions anywhere in the world. It causes an intense and unbearable pain, then fever, followed by coma, convulsions, paralysis and death.
4. Stonefish
Inhabiting the waters of the Pacific throughout the Australia coast, this complacent fish resembles a sea rock or coral. With its nearly invisible camouflaged assistance, it attacks many fish that swim nearby. A powerful toxin stored within its 13 spines can stop nearly every animal that it connects with. If contact comes with humans, the venom will cause intense pain, swelling of tissue, shock followed by death.
3. Sydney Funnel Web Spider
One of the most venomous creatures in the Australia outback, the Sydney Funnel Web Spider packs a powerful punch. This spider is large and very aggressive, consistently creating the most powerful venom of any spider. Protecting its burrow, the spider places a web across its entrance that passers by should not enter. From its fangs, the spider delivers a powerful neurotoxin that cause extreme pain and are capable of killing a person within 15 minutes. It’s venom does not affect most mammals but has a very powerful effect on humans.
2. Inland Taipan
This Australian snake is frequently considered the most poisonous snake on earth. One bite from this serpent contains enough potent toxin about 110 milligrams to kill about 100 people. It toxin can cause vomiting and will cease a persons breathing. Fortunately, the Taipan is a very gentle and shy reptile.
1. Poison Dart Frog
While running through the rain forests of Central or South America, do not pick up the Poison dart frog. The frog’s skin contains a toxic chemcal that sickens or kills any animal that touches or eats it. Two micrograms of this deadly toxin (enough to fit on the head of a pin) will easily kill a human being or other large mammanl
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