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Signs You're on the Computer Too Much

Article information icon Posted by Neatorama on Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Nitrozac and Snaggy don't mention my habit: sometimes, when I'm trying to hear what someone across the room is saying to me, I turn up the speakers on my computer. It never works.Link -via Blame It on the Voices


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500-Pound Stained Glass Crab

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Chocolate Dipped Coffee Ice Cream Donut Sandwiches

The diet can wait until...well, let's not kid ourselves.Sarah J. Gim used already made glazed donuts and slow churn ice cream to make the sandwiches. She froze them, then dipped them in melted chocolate and served them to undoubtedly thankful people. You can find process photos and her recipe at the link.Link -via Nag on the Lake

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Venezuela is Running Out of Toilet Paper

Venezuela is facing a dire crisis. The economy is in deep doo-doo and the government is now scrambling to wipe out the unexpected problem of ... toilet paper shortage: First milk, butter, coffee and cornmeal ran short. Now Venezuela is running out of the most basic of necessities – toilet paper.Blaming political opponents for the shortfall, as it does for other shortages, the government says it will import 50m rolls to boost supplies.That was little comfort to consumers...

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