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• Dogs and Prisoners Learning Valuable Lessons from Each Other
• Personal Defense School Offers "Secret Squirrel Training"
• 36 Unconventional Wedding Rings for Men
• Cable Car Turned into a Luxurious Hotel Room
• Instant Replay: Adorable Moments from Puppy Bowls Past and Present
• Triple Amputee Veteran Learns How to Surf
• Amazing Radiology Images
• Dragon Ball Icons - Symbols Of Animated Awesomeness
• Hilarious, Fake In-Store Product Reviews
• Survey Measures Differences Between Beliefs of Scientists, American Public
• Little Dog Says "Hello!"
• Tiger Cub and Puppy Pals
• How Fast Can You Read <i>War and Peace</i>?
• McDonald’s Will Soon Accept Hugs as Payment

Dogs and Prisoners Learning Valuable Lessons from Each Other Posted: 01 Feb 2015 04:00 AM PST YouTube Link This video is actually a trailer for a documentary film called Dogs On the Inside. The documentary, which was filmed in a Massachusetts prison, follows the story of stray dogs in the community who were rescued and placed with prisoners at a minimum security prison. Before their rescues, the dogs were likely on a path to be euthanized in shelters. The goal of the program is for the prisoners to develop empathy and loving feelings toward the dogs, who in turn learn to trust humans in spite of any troubled histories they may have suffered. It seems to be situation benefiting both the dogs and the inmates.  Read more about the film Dogs on the Inside here.

Personal Defense School Offers "Secret Squirrel Training" Posted: 01 Feb 2015 02:00 AM PST Rochester Personal Defense, LLC is a company in Rochester, New York that teaches personal safety and self defense skills, including unarmed combat and the use of firearms. Most courses are designed with human clients in mind, but the company also offers sciurid residents of that city the chance to become as skilled and adept as Secret Squirrel, a cartoon squirrel famous for his spycraft. The Awesome Secret Squirrel Training program costs a mere $5 in peanuts and teaches ordinary squirrels all they need to evade human pests and raid birdfeeders, among other "Secret Squirrel Stuff." -via Jonah Goldberg

36 Unconventional Wedding Rings for Men Posted: 01 Feb 2015 12:00 AM PST Black Cherry Wood Burl with Turquoise Inlay From deer antlers to meteorite to copper, this collection of 36 wedding rings for men is full of unique pieces made of materials that stray from the norm. For those who like something masculine with a tiny bit of bling, there are some options with tiny black diamonds, which are eye-catching without appearing feminine. What do you think, married men? Do you wear your wedding ring all of the time? Describe it for us in comments.  See all thirty-six unconventional wedding rings for men here.  Copper Inlay  Modern Recycled Silver with 14K Gold Meteorite Three Black Diamond Ring

Cable Car Turned into a Luxurious Hotel Room Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:00 PM PST Airbnb, the lodging rental social networking site, offers this unusual room that has unmatched privacy and a spectacular view. It’s a modified gondola lift near the resort town of Courcheval in the French Alps. This is a 2-bed suite that can accommodate up to 4 guests. The room comes with snowmobile transportation to the site and a gourmet dinner. Fast Co Design reports: According to Airbnb, up to four guests will be chauffeured up the mountain on snowmobiles before being plied with mulled wine at the Saulire summit. They will then check into their room, where they will be served cheese fondue, before their room is winched up for the night to the very highest point of Courcheval. -via My Modern Met

Instant Replay: Adorable Moments from Puppy Bowls Past and Present Posted: 31 Jan 2015 08:00 PM PST As the weekend approaches, many are looking forward to the Super Bowl. Yet another set of elite couchletes are looking forward to Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, which begins at 3:00 pm E.S.T. on Sunday.  Puppy Bowl XI will feature all kinds of exciting animal appearances, such as five baby Nigerian Dwarf goat cheerleaders before the game, a kitty halftime show featuring the vocal stylings of Katty Furry (you're gonna hear her Rawr) and the cutie shown in the photo above, capturing aerial shots with his biplane.  For those unfamiliar with the Puppy Bowl, here's a recap of some cute moments from the games in years prior.  A team of cheerleading chihuahuas have given the game their undivided attention.  Viewers were treated to a pugshot of this precious player, whose head was definitely in the game.   Gameplay stopped momentarily due to Schroeder falling asleep on the ball. (Foul!) Incredible acts of teamwork have taken place. Other game slowdowns have occurred, such as these pups napping in the endzone.  Visit this linkfor more Puppy Bowl replays, and check out Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl site for the latest information about the events on gameday and exclusive details of the player lineup.

Triple Amputee Veteran Learns How to Surf Posted: 31 Jan 2015 06:00 PM PST (Photo: Amazing Surf Adventures) In 2010, Martin Pollock, a rifleman in the British Army, lost his legs and part of one arm in action while serving in Afghanistan. He returned home to the UK, where he set about learning how to walk and trying to build a normal life. 2 years later, he learned about Operation Surf, a program that helps wounded servicemen engage in adaptive surfing. Pollock got involved and travelled to California to learn surfing—something he had never done before. (Video Link) It was a wonderful experience. The Huffington Post reports: He spent the week learning how to sit up on a surfboard and ride the waves. For the first time in a long while, he felt the stoke of adrenaline that only surfing can offer. He also became aware of his body in new ways. With his body weightless in the water, Pollock was able to feel the exact parts of his sockets that caused him pain. He went home, twisted a screw on his prosthetic a couple of times and, he says, he's been walking more ever since. "Surfing hasn't just changed my life, it has become my life," he told HuffPost.

Amazing Radiology Images Posted: 31 Jan 2015 04:00 PM PST In 2005, Dr. Frank Gaillard, then a radiology student in Melbourne, started uploading his x-rays and notes to the internet. It was his way of archiving his personal files. Then in 2007, he opened the site, Radiopaedia, to the public, and fellow radiologists from all over the world came to share and discuss cases. Now it’s an online wiki-style encyclopedia with contributions from medical personnel curated by experts. It’s a vast resource. Gaillard said, "Aside from the selfish reasons you use the site, in terms of keeping your own case library and looking up things for your own study or work, the thing that's come out of it is that in Australia we forget how lucky we are to have the sort of health system we do have," he said. "To be able to give radiologists or doctors in third world nations, who don't have the teaching, or the expertise, or the hardware that we do, the ability to see some of these cases and better treat and diagnose their patients is probably what gives me the greatest sense of satisfaction on a day-to-day basis." Read about the history of Radiopedia and get an overview of what it has to offer, plus a few select x-rays in an article at ABC News Australia. Some images may be disturbing, particularly the last one, which is also NSFW. -via Metafilter (Image credit: Dr Jeremy Jones, UK)

Dragon Ball Icons - Symbols Of Animated Awesomeness Posted: 31 Jan 2015 02:00 PM PST Dragon Ball Icons by BuckRogers There are many components to a great story, and when all of those pieces come together in just the right way you know you're about to tell a tale that's larger than life. This is the story of balls full of dragon energy, a young boy destined to become a mighty saiyan warrior, and the turtle hermit that would give his shell to set things right in the universe. It's a colorful adventure full of battles, brawn and lots of balls! Share the story behind the mighty anime saga with this Dragon Ball Icons t-shirt by BuckRogers, and you'll be putting the pieces together for your fellow anime fans! Visit BuckRogers's Facebook fan page and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more anime-zing designs: Assassins Unite Milano Starship My Neighbor Tars Best Job I Ever Had View more designs by BuckRogers | More Video Games | New T-Shirts Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

Hilarious, Fake In-Store Product Reviews Posted: 31 Jan 2015 02:00 PM PST Prankster Obvious Plant leaves signs in public places. They look quite official, which is why you might be excused for singing Happy Birthday to a non-existent McDonald’s cashier or obeying park rules that aren’t real. For his latest gag, he left product reviews inside what appears to be an appliance store. They aren’t real, but are probably helpful to customers. -via Pleated Jeans

Survey Measures Differences Between Beliefs of Scientists, American Public Posted: 31 Jan 2015 12:00 PM PST The results of a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that were released yesterday highlighted the differences in public and scientists' opinion on thirteen scientific topics.  The disparity between respondents of the American public and the members of the AAAS on thirteen topics was notable, at times indicating wide gaps between opinions of the two populations on scientific issues. While a difference of opinion between scientists and the public could be expected by most, the percentages of the findings may be of interest to learn and ponder.  The biggest divergence of opinion is shown in the graphic above. There was a 51 point difference between the public and AAAS members on the topic of whether genetically modified (GMO) foods are safe to consume. Marked differences between public and scientific opinion existed on topics such as pesticides, nuclear power and offshore oil and gas drilling as well.   The Pew Research Center's summation of the findings is here. See each of the thirteen survey topics and the result percentages at this interactive page. Click on the percentages and the data will expand. The survey summary of the AAAS is available at their site.   Via Minneapolis Star Tribune | Image: Pew Research Center

Little Dog Says "Hello!" Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:00 AM PST (Video Link) When you say "Hello!" to this Boston Terrier, he'll bark back "Hello!" That's a friendly, polite dog. I can't say as much about the humans laughing at him, though. -via Tastefully Offensive

Tiger Cub and Puppy Pals Posted: 31 Jan 2015 08:00 AM PST YouTube Link This Barcroft TV video shows the friendship between Hunter, a three-month-old Bengal tiger cub, and Chelsea, a four-month-old German shorthaired pointer puppy. The duo, who reside at The Farm Inn Wildlife Sanctuary in Pretoria, South Africa, have become the best of friends. Hunter had to be separated from his mother, who was showing aggression toward him. His friendship with Chelsea seems to keep him happy and occupied. In several months, Hunter will be too big and strong to play with Chelsea, but for now, they are the perfect pair. -Via Tastefully Offensive

How Fast Can You Read <i>War and Peace</i>? Posted: 31 Jan 2015 07:00 AM PST This is another of the ridiculous challenges from UsvsTh3m. I used to be a pretty fast reader before my eyesight began to fail, but as I interpreted the question (correctly) as “How fast can you flip through the pages of War and Peace?” There are 1486 pages. That was pretty fast, considering I stopped to take screenshots along the way. But the exercise added years to the age of my keyboard. If I were to attempt to actually read all those pages, my guess is that it would take me about 15 years.

McDonald’s Will Soon Accept Hugs as Payment Posted: 31 Jan 2015 06:00 AM PST For the next two weeks, randomly selected customers at certain McDonald’s restaurants will be able to pay for their food by giving affection to someone else. It can be a hug, a phone call to your mom, or saying someone nice to the person next to you. You can read more about this ad campaign at the Huffington Post. (Video Link) Starting today, Neatorama readers may also pay with hugs. For every 5 posts that you read, hug the author of your choice.

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