Black Death Discovered In Oregon

Black Death Discovered In Oregon:
redletterdave writes "The Black Death, a strain of bubonic plague that destroyed nearly a third of Europe's entire population between 1347 and 1369, has been found in Oregon. Health officials in Portland have confirmed that a man contracted the plague after getting bitten by a cat. The unidentified man, who is currently in his 50s, had tried to pry a dead mouse from a stray cat's mouth on June 2 when the cat attacked him. Days later, fever and sickness drove the man to check himself into Oregon's St. Charles Medical Center, where he is currently in 'critical condition.'"

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Online Retailer Charges a 6.8% Tax to IE Users

Online Retailer Charges a 6.8% Tax to IE Users:

The people running this Australian-based online store are my new heros. If a visitor purchases a product on the site while using IE 7, he gets charged an additional 6.8% tax on top of his order.

And while being on the subject of Internet Explorer, there is still 1% of our visitors that use IE 7 and 1% that use IE 6. Guys, now would be the perfect time to upgrade. Seriously.
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Prom in Scotland

Prom in Scotland:

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To Hokey Pokey or Not to Hokey Pokey

To Hokey Pokey or Not to Hokey Pokey:

Oh yes…oh yes. I’m speechless.
[Via Shakespeare Tonight, original author unknown]
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Game Theory Might Solve Your Marital Problems! (Whatever Game Theory Is) [Relationships]

Game Theory Might Solve Your Marital Problems! (Whatever Game Theory Is) [Relationships]:

Normally I hate articles and books about how "Men do this, women do this, relationships are like this, and unless you're like this you're going to wind up like THIS," because typically they are boring, disingenuous, never effective, dehumanizing, cash-grabby, and dumb. But though obviously all relationships are different because all people are different (!!!!!!!), I'll concede that there are certain behaviors that most of us fall into from time to time. Case in point: the old I-will-die-before-I-do-those-fucking-dishes-one-more-time stalemate. More »

There's an astronomy meeting in Anchorage, AK. Here is what the local coffeeshop wrote on their sign to welcome us.

There's an astronomy meeting in Anchorage, AK. Here is what the local coffeeshop wrote on their sign to welcome us.:

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Fairview Dairy Bar - Sanford, NC

Fairview Dairy Bar - Sanford, NC: The Fairview Dairy Bar in Sanford, North Carolina is a pleasant little detour worthy of any weekend jaunt, or if you're just in town for the day on a business stop. A short drive from Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill (and most small towns in between) lands you in Sanford, home to many local pottery artists, downtown shopping, and the Temple Theatre, to name just a few highlights.

Located close to downtown Sanford, the Fairview Dairy Bar offers you delicious home-cooked eats for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also known for their fabulous ice cream and homemade desserts. Don't pass up the opportunity to sample a banana split, brownie bottom pie, milkshake, or Oreo cheesecake!

There's a true hometown feel at Fairview. Many local residents have sat at these tables and barstools since it first opened its doors in 1954. It is sometimes hard to tell who's sitting at which table, as many neighbors and friends dine and socialize here on a daily basis (sometimes for all three meals a day), roaming freely about the restaurant chatting and swapping smiles as if they were in their own home.

Paul and Kathy Freedle, the owners of this fine establishment, are usually there as well, personally stopping by each and every seat to give a hello or to thank you for coming. Paul especially likes to pick at some of his very close guests, causing those close to the exchange to tear up with laughter.

The Fairview Dairy Bar is a comfortable place serving comfort food. The customers are a very diverse group of Americana, all converging in one place to meet, greet, and eat. It is one of the few places where one witnesses not just families, but a table of strangers, sitting down together before a meal and saying grace.

Good food, affordable prices.

Might Want to Get That Checked Out

Might Want to Get That Checked Out:

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