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"oceandots.com is an image-based encyclopedia of the world's islands and reefs, using a mix of satellite imagery and user-contributed images." - rowlikeagirl from Bookmarklet

"A student left a camera on a picturesque mountaintop in Snowdonia in an experiment into human trust. Paul Bellis Jones, 24, left a note with the camera near the summit of Mount Tryfan, instructing walkers to take a picture then leave it for the next person. He was keen to know if the camera would be returned to his home in Glan Conwy, near Llandudno, as per his instructions, of if it would be stolen instead." - Anna Haro from Bookmarklet

"Thankfully for Mr Jones, over 30 ramblers took photographs of themselves at the beauty spot, which overlooks two large rocks near the summit. When the film ran out four days later, the camera was personally returned to his house by a National Park warden. The student, who left the camera and accompanying note in a sealed bag, launched the experiment in mid-May. He said: 'I was speaking... more... - Anna Haro

Good thing it was in the UK. In the US, it's much more likely the camera would have been filched. - Spidra Webster

"The brewer said Wednesday it increased production of its craft beers by 24 percent in the first half of 2009. By year's end, it expects to make more than 100,000 barrels, more than a 20 percent increase over 2008." - beersage from Bookmarklet

Not sure about a pre-mixed scotch and cola. Seems wrong. - Eric @ CSTechcast.com

Love the look of the can - Ted Roden

"To celebrate design week in the cocktail capital of the world, the Bombay Sapphire Foundation will be announcing the winner of this year’s global Designer Glass Competition and it wants you to help decide who is awarded this grand prize. By voting for your favourite glass, you could be one of ten lucky readers chosen to win a copy of ‘A Most Elegant Partnership’, a book by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE that charts the evolution of the martini cocktail and its glass, and a bottle of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin." - Live4Emma (L4S)

I love this competition - Tamara

In the corner, a small chainsaw sits inside a glass case that reads “In case of zombie attack, break glass.” The bartenders all dress like Simon Pegg in “Shaun of the Dead” — white button-up, red tie and blood stains. - Ben Hanten from Bookmarklet

Actually at first sight I thought it was a screen capture from Shaun of the Dead. - Brome

"This fall independent craft brewers Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head, will release two collaborative beers. Limb & Life-a draft-only beer-will debut in October; with Life & Limb 24oz bottles and limited draft to follow in November." - beersage from Bookmarklet

"The evening will feature a four-course menu highlighting Florida ingredients paired with beers from Cigar City Brewery in Tampa, Florida. The reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $65, plus tax and gratuity." - ·[▪_▪]· from Bookmarklet

The main course is an alligator-stuffed Burmese Python. - Spidra Webster

web 2.0 tools for a MN school district with links, examples, reviews, etc. - Donna

!!! - Matt from iPod

For perhaps both kids a portable high chair could come in really handy. We have one that we put on a folding chair and have used it for all the kids. - Robert Freeze

You'll probably need more towels than you might have at first expected. Sneak a few extra into the car to keep them dry and warm until you need 'em. - Stephen Mack

"When your children are looking for something to do… think beyond the electronic baby sitters. Take a nature walk with them. Studies have shown nature walks improve your child’s emotional well being." - Summer from Bookmarklet

"Yes, that is an array of four child safety seats in the back of a car. And yes, like most things awesome, it’s not available in the North America… yet. Multimac is a 3- or 4-seat child safety solution by Automotive Macliver Ltd, based in the UK. It fits most any car that has a bank of 3 adult seats. The seats are available in 3 widths to make this accommodation possible."http://www.thingamababy.com/baby... - Robert Freeze

I've always wondered why the car manufacturers don't offer a factory-spec child seat that connects directly to the car (i.e. remove existing seats, install child seats). I thought someone like Volvo would easily be able to sell a $500 seat with a $40,000 car. Anyway, the picture above looks as close to "factory" as I've ever seen. - Steve "Daddy do it!" Lacy

<3 Tom Robbins - Christian (Simply X)

Me too. This will always be one of my favorites of his. - Jen (SquirrelGirl) from iPhone

:-)) - Anna Haro

"In a study of 100 of pregnant women in the Netherlands, researchers say they found evidence that fetuses have short-term memory of sounds by the 30th week of pregnancy, and develop a long-term memory of sound after that. The researchers documented the memory by watching fetal movements with ultrasound while they played "vibroacoustic" sound to the growing baby. Five of the fetuses in the study did not move in reaction to the sound and were eliminated from the study." - Rochelle from Bookmarklet

I don't know if it will last, but I really am proud of her. I think she might still do it while she sleeps, but I'm not sure. Either way, it's a huge step! - Jen (SquirrelGirl)

I sucked my thumb until 6 or 7, so the apple does not fall far from the tree. My parents had to put some weird nail polish type yucky stuff on it to get me to stop. - Laura Norvig

"Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you. Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid." - David Cook

Yup! =) The appointment is for the 23rd. I’ll know then. - David Cook from email

NOM :-D - Anna Haro

We just had some of the best cantaloupe I've had in a long time. Mmmmmm.... - Jen (SquirrelGirl)

I see your melon. - Yolanda

"When it comes to beer, there's no lack of selection—despite Bud and Coors—for most beer-selling stores in the U.S. About 8.6 million barrels of craft beer were sold in 2008, and the number of artisanal beer suppliers in the U.S. is growing. With all this choice, you'd think fewer people would be brewing at home, right? Not exactly. Instead, the opposite seems to be true—estimates show that home brewing is on the rise in the U.S. And with good reason. DIY home brewing (after you get the equipment) is cheap. More than that, brewing your own is more satisfying than paying for another round. Next time you crack open a cold one—strained, heated and brewed by your own hand— you'll understand. In this story, we walk through the steps to make a Belgian white ale. Ingredients and steps vary for different kinds of beer, but the basics are all here. Cheers." - Jason Huebel from Bookmarklet