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This Girl Snuck Into a Russian Military Rocket Factory Her name is Lana Sator and she snuck into one of NPO Energomash factories outside of Moscow. Her photos are amazing, like sets straight out of Star Wars or Alien. Now the Russian government is harassing her. It was easy to get in. She just went there, jumped over the fence and got right into the heart of the complex through a series of tunnels and pipes, which was very surprising. After all, this is an active industrial installation that belongs to one of the top manufacturers of liquid-fuel rockets in...

OK, he was 24...  and it happened in Switzerland. But it seems that this Mustang GT 5.0 owner -like many others- had a little bit of trouble getting used to the car's 6-speed stick and it's  troublesome reverse-gear 'safety' lockout feature: add to that a few hundred horsepower and no parking garage can contain her.A miracle nobody got hurt, with a car falling out of the sky in a Swiss town center like that- just a bruised young ego, totalled 'stang, and a whole bunch of mooshed-up bikes down dere.Chalk-up another one for hyperlegislative government and blood-sucking trail attorneys...

The UK Telegraph has a photo essay of Obama's life. Some you've seen but it includes pictures of him as a child, in college, lecturing, and of course politics.

This is just an interesting observation I made when I turned on my computer at 2:35 PST 10/14/11

Enjoy a laugh on Matt... Pop on over to the Drudge Report - scroll down and look at the pictures of Ahmaddinejad, Obama, & Pelosi. Wonderfully fitting!

“(It) doesn't matter how big the warnings are. You could have cigarettes that were called the warnings. You could have cigarettes that come in a black pack with a skull and a cross bone on the front, called ‘Tumors’ and smokers would be lined up around the block going, "I can't wait to get my hands on these fucking things!” – Denis Leary ‘No Cure for Cancer’ There are certain areas of government hypocrisy that we as a society have come to accept as normal. These subjects are always met with a shake of the head and shrugged shoulders when...

Some pictures just speak for themselves...

Here are some pictures my brother snapped in Estabrook Woods* in Concord Massachusetts in May. He did it freehand with a 2005-ish stock digital camera. From Wikipedia; *"The Estabrook Woods is a wild tract of more than 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of woodland, hills, ledge, and swamp two miles (3 km) north of the Town of Concord.[1] It is the largest contiguous and undeveloped woodland within thirty miles of Boston."

Here are some pictures my brother snapped in Estabrook Woods* in Concord Massachusetts in May. He did it freehand with a 2005-ish stock digital camera. From Wikipedia; *"The Estabrook Woods is a wild tract of more than 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of woodland, hills, ledge, and swamp two miles (3 km) north of the Town of Concord.[1] It is the largest contiguous and undeveloped woodland within thirty miles of Boston"

PLANTATION— A female traffic magistrate was accused of following a man into a courthouse bathroom, taking a picture of him with her cellphone as he stood at a urinal, and then trying to bite the finger of a deputy who questioned her about it, according to an arrest report. Rhonda Hollander, 47, was arrested Thursday after a brief physical struggle with the female deputy at the West Regional Courthouse, according to the report obtained Tuesday from the Broward Sheriff's Office.

The story goes that out on Lake Conroe (50 miles north of Houston ) a local man recently saw a ball bouncing around the surface in a very odd manner- so he went out to investigate. Turns out it's a big ole flathead catfish that had apparently tried to swallow an entire basketball- which became stuck in its mouth, poor thing! The fish was totally exhausted from repeatedly attempting to dive, but only managing to bob up and down due to the air of the ball buoying him to the surface whenever he tried.  The guy tried numerous times to get...

New York Congressman Anthony Weiner’s sexual impropriety sure does make titillating copy. I mean, take his zipper-like stature, the nature of his transgressions, and combine that with his name, and you have the perfect running joke. And we can add to this a touch of irony. The following is still found on Weiner’s website: "Protecting Children On the Internet — In early 2007 my office did a study that found that over 85% of registered sex offenders in New York City live less than five blocks from schools, and 670 sex offenders live within just two blocks. Some offenders are...

I've seen so many funny Weiner pics here since the scandal unfolded and was hoping all of you can post up pics of what you have. I would like to have a montage of them for future laughs.

Congressman Anthony Weiner today sensationally admitted he had exchanged a series of photos and messages of an explicit nature with at least six women. In a shocking confession, the shamed politician was close to tears as he broke down and told reporters he had lied about sending explicit pictures in a bid to protect his wife and family. But despite the humiliating apology, the Congressman repeatedly refused to resign. In an extraordinary press conference in Manhattan this afternoon, Mr Weiner said: 'I have made terrible mistakes that have hurt some of the people I care about most.

Debt-ceiling and related budget negotiations will continue to make headlines in the coming weeks, no matter how deeply lawmakers and the public begin to feel debt fatigue.Last night, the House voted down a clean debt ceiling increase by a heavily lopsided vote of 318 to 97. This morning, House Speaker John Boehner released a statement — signed by 150 economists — that reiterates Republican demands for massive spending cuts to offset any increase in the debt limit. Later today, House Republicans will meet with President Obama for what The Washington Post describes as a “listening session� about debt grievances.Debt, debt,...

"The latter senior-class yearbook prediction would come true: Cain went on to graduate from Morehouse College in 1967, then earn a master's degree in computer science from Purdue University while working full-time for the Navy as a mathematician and physicist, developing ballistics for fighter planes and aircraft carriers. Also, running a major national corporation like Godfather's for a decade -- the capstone to a career with other major companies -- typically qualifies as success."

They rarely get glory. Their funerals aren’t broadcast on TV. And they’ll never ask for praise. But there are 2,700 of these “soldiers” serving in the U.S. military. Who are they? They’re furry, have long noses, and walk on four legs. They are the military’s canines. In fact, the New York Times reports that one such dog was involved in the raid on Osama bin Laden, sparking a wave of interest in what is becoming an essential tool in the war on terror. “In 2007, the Marines began a pilot program in Afghanistan with nine bomb-sniffing dogs, a number that...

Obama’s not going to cough up the pictures. He’s killed Osama Bin Laden, he says, and we have to take his word for it. This is the same guy who, a week ago, had some 40 percent of the people believing he was born outside the country. Clearly, there are some trust issues. The check is in the mail, I’ll respect you in the morning, and we killed Bin Laden. Trust us, we’ve got proof. But you can’t see it. Which raises the question: If you have proof, and won’t produce it, is it really proof? The problem, the president...

"Over the last two decades photographer, Jim Henderson, 62, has witnessed 350 aurora displays in the UK. Jim has only had to travel a few miles from his cottage, 25 miles west of Aberdeen, to capture his images."

These are the same people who screeched that they were the "civil" ones. These types of people are the ones who blamed the Right for Jared Loughner. These are the people who compared Bush to Hitler then wailed and whined when Obama had the same thing done to him, screaming, "That NEVER happened to Bush!"What I'm trying to say is that these people are hypocritical morons. Enjoy the pictures:

So I was over at Dave Weinbaum's site and he has an amazing pictorial of depression era photo's. The quality is superb but illustrates through pictures the life of those who found themselves in a place they didn't imagine but, doing what they could to survive, eek out some sort of living and care for their children.

Obama: No shirtless pictures By Ian Swanson - 12/28/10 04:34 PM ET The White House is taking extra steps to prevent photos of a shirtless President Obama on vacation in Hawaii. The president and his family are on a snorkeling trip in Haunama Bay State Park, and traveling press are under “explicit instructions that there will be no long lenses or other sneaky attempts to take pictures,” according to a pool report. Photos of a shirtless president on a Hawaii vacation after his win in the 2008 presidential election caused a stir two Christmases ago. Washingtonian magazine even ran a...

Taking their desires to be heard to the streets, thousands of protesters and demonstrators around the world have recently been marching, shouting, praying, and engaging in both theater and violence to make their points. From quiet, prayerful requests for peace in Mexico to the violent takeover of an office building in London to student demonstrators in Chile and gay rights activists making a statement to the Pope in Spain, the past two weeks has been full of protest. Their reasons are many - anger with austerity measures, frustration with incumbent governments and globalization, frustration with policies in other countries -...

I took 55 pictures with my wife's Blackberry thinking I could d/l onto my laptop, but cant see how. Any help?

Awkward family pet photos Everyone thinks their own pet is the cutest but when some families take a picture with their beloved animal, the response isn't always the collective "awwwwww" they wanted. These are some of the worst family pet portraits fromAwkward Family Pet Photos, a website that celebrates when the family pet portrait goes so bad it's good. Want more? Awkward Family Pet Photos is due out in paperback in the fall of 2011.                                     

The New York Times has published a few photos from Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky, held this evening at a private ceremony in Rhinebeck, New York.

Lots of pictures of yesterday's flooding

Hizbullah terrorists are running weapons to Lebanon from secret arms depots in Syria where the terrorists have been accorded their own living quarters, arms storage site and a fleet of trucks, according to the London Times, which claims to HIzbullah is allowed to operate this site freely. have been shown satellite images of one of the compounds. It is said to be situated near the town of Adra, northeast of Damascus. The Times quoted a security source, who said, "HIzbullah is allowed to operate this site freely. They often move the arms in bad weather when Israeli satellites are unable...

Last Friday, April 30th, was the 35th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War, and last Tuesday, May 4th, was the 40th anniversary of the shooting of protesting students at Kent State University. The Vietnam War and America's involvement in it affected the lives of millions for well over a decade, exacting a massive human cost with millions of deaths and countless injuries - both physical and mental - that plague many of those involved to this day. United States military involvement and troop strength grew rapidly after 1964 - at its highest level...

Really cool video about what exists in the blackness of space, and just how many stars and galaxies there are... Really cool animations as well!

Ridicule is our greatest weapon, and what a big target the Obama and the Pelosicrats have become!  Do you see it?  Look Closely  Napoleonitano is the artistry of Chicago Ray  This one courtesy of NEPA Conservative  The Fall of Western Civilization  Washington (hearts) Wall Street.  A pornographic love story.

With Many THANKS to the Boston Globe, these pictures show the Icelandic volcano, eighteen pictures in all from March through April. WARNING, may take time to load if slow internet connection.

There's a time for reminiscing over your old photo albums. But unfortunately for Carla Bruni, now is not that time. Just as France's first lady tries to keep a low profile amid global headlines about the state of her marriage, another reminder of her somewhat racy past has propelled her straight back into the spotlight. Two photographs of Miss Bruni in her modelling days are up for grabs at an auction. In one, taken by the legendary Helmut Newton, the then 25-year-old leans against a mahogany piano, with her skirt riding up in a rather risque fashion. Another by Pamela...

These holes are not only amazing, but some are really terrifying! The sheer scale of these holes are a reminder of just how tiny we are!

I saw a picture of the photos behind President Obama's desk in the Oval Office. I saw pictures of his kids and wife but I didn't see pictures of his mother, or grandmother and grandfather. The pictures were small so it was hard to tell what was in the older pictures framed on the library table. Are there pictures of his mother, grandmother and grandfather on his mothers side?

Aerial Pictures, Never Seen Before, Of The September 11 2001 Attacks On The World Trade Center A cloud of smoke and ash is blown off the southern tip of Manhattan Picture: AP Photo/NYPD via ABC News, Det. Greg Semendinger

In these series of photos, you will see a polar bear come upon some sled dogs tethered to a steak. Normally you would think that a dog tethered to a steak would be lunch for a polar bear, but these pictures tell a completely different story. From what I can see, the polar bear just wanted to play and get a little brotherly love. The professional photographer who took these photos said, the bear came back every night that week to play with the dogs. Excellent photos, taken by Norbert Rosing when he was in the wilds around Canada’s Hudson...

Here's a quick look back at a few of 2009's highlights (lowlights) ... President Obama orders government to stop using all those zeros to describe the debt Instead of writing $1 trillion ($1,000,000,000,000) the White House now mandates: READ MORE...    Does it smell like sulfur in here? BFF! Buyer's Remorse Set in Quickly The Democratic Socialist Party Repeatedly Gave American Citizens the Finger  Rush Limbaugh tried to buy an NFL team, but the libs were onto him!  They unveiled his nefarious plot to institute modern-day slavery, sparking angry Spendmas riots at Wal-Marts all across the country Finally, we...

(IsraelNN.com) The Arabic-language PalToday website, based in Gaza, recently posted pictures showing a world of plenty for residents, despite more than two years of reports that the area is suffering from a humanitarian crisis. However, its English website for foreign audiences showed a picture of misery, focusing on a girl who wanted her terrorist father freed by Israel. The pictures on the Arabic-language site were posted for the Eid al Adha Muslim festival, which recalls the forefather Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, who the Bible states was Isaac. The Muslim tradition substitutes him with Ishmael.

Some beautiful illustrations by the graphic designer based in the Drome. Stephane Massa Bidal aka retro, devised a work based on the “remix” of archival footage with current topics. Many examples in the sequel.

For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey. On Wednesday morning, the racially offensive image appeared to have been removed from any Google Image searches for "Michelle Obama." Google officials could not immediately be reached for comment. Google faced a firestorm of criticism over the episode. First, it banned the Web site that posted the photo, saying it could spread a malware virus. Then, when the image appeared on another...

HUGE CROWD LINES UP TO SEE SARAH PALIN, GET BOOKS SIGNED AT Least Six States Represented in the Crowd --And one hockey mom. Sarah Palin Going Rogue book tour Washington PA, November 21, 2009 DBKP Pictures from the tour stop Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" book tour came to Washington, PA and folks from at least six states were there to greet her. DBKP was there too and got some pictures--five pages of them, to be exact. Just from our own observations, it seemed like slightly more women were present than men, which would seem to contradict those who say that...

Frogs, flowers and insects feature among winners of a museum's competition for photographs inspired by Charles Darwin

Here is a video report on President Obama making a surprise visit to Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware overnight to greet the caskets of U.S. Soldiers and DEA Agents killed in Afghanistan. Obama made the trip in the middle of the night, and returned to the White House around 5:00 this morning. Obama lifted the ban on media coverage of military dead returning to the U.S. . . . (VIDEO)

NEW SPECIES PICTURES: 850 Underground Creatures Found The newfound blind cave fish Milyeringa veritas, seen above, inhabits the same Cape Range aquifers as a blind cave eel found during the same survey of Australia's underground habitats. The only blind cave fish known in Australia, the 2-inch-long (5.1-centimeter-long) species is "remarkably versatile," living in freshwater or seawater in underground coastal regions during various stages of its life, researchers say."