Freeze Dried Salvation (from The Walking Dead)

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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that an epically proportioned, terrifying, apocalyptic, world-ending catastrophe is about to occur. Forget about water scarcity and global warming; did you know that there are an estimated 389 billion dead people on the planet Earth?! Do you have any idea what that means?!

Obviously, it implies that the dead outnumber the living by about 55 to 1, and with those kind of odds, and with the oblivious nutjobs we have running our national defense initiatives (who haven’t answered a single one of my letters), we pretty much don’t stand a chance in hell of coming out on top in the impending zombie apocalypse. So if you have even half a brain in your head, then you’ll know like I do that the shit is about to hit the fan on Dec. 21st, just like the Mayans predicted in their fancy calendar, which just so happens to be the most accurate one ever created.

USA: The Secret Side of Military Spending [Infographic]

American taxpayers provide hundreds of billions of dollars each year to fund the U.S. military and the wars it fights – more than nearly all other countries in the world combined. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq sent the defense spending skyrocketing at an astonishing rate in the past decade, and although concerns about the federal deficit have put a small dent in the military's budget, little political will exists to keep cutting military spending.

Taxpayers generally have very little idea where much of that money goes. A close look at U.S. military spending shows that a lot goes to things that would surprise many taxpayers.

Just about everybody is aware of the debate of the value of spending billions to wage war in Afghanistan and Iraq, but many don't know that local graft and corruption suck up a lot of those dollars. Defense companies and lobbyists, too, profit millions from U.S. military spending.

Save Trees: Recycle Your Moving Boxes [Infographic]

These days we are all making an effort to make our lives greener. We take public transportation instead of driving, recycle newspapers, cans and bottles and install programmable thermostats in our homes. Did you know that there are also a variety of ways that you can make your move greener without spending a penny?

At My Move we wondered how much paper, oil, water and energy could be saved if we all recycled our moving boxes instead of throwing them out after settling into our new homes. The average person moves 11 times in their life and uses 660 moving boxes. Think about how many trees you could save if you recycled or reused all of those moving boxes instead of throwing them away. You’ve made your home greener; why not make your move greener too? Visit My Move today for more tips and guides to help you make your move quicker, easier and greener.

Angels & Airwaves: The 'Surrender' In Slow-Mo Video

Today, we've got a nice little treat for the music lovers out there, courtesy of O2 Academy TV...

Not only Angels & Airwaves is definitely a band that is worth listening to, being the result of the artictic collaboration of four accomplished musicians such as Tom DeLonge (from Blink-182), David Kennedy (from Boxcar Racer), Matt Wachter (from 30 Seconds To Mars) and  Ilan Rubin (from Lostprophets and  Nine Inch Nails), but also the version of 'Surrender' in today's video is... well, yes... (like it says in the title of this post)... a slow-motion one.

Vive la difference!

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent
 

Perthshire - Offering A Piece Of Scotland For Everyone

Once seen as the biggest county in Scotland (hence it’s name the ‘Big County’), Perthshire may have seen a slow decline in popularity over the last five or six decades due to the development boom within cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow in nearby counties, but for those who care to take a trip to Perthshire today, they soon know all too well just how fantastic a county it actually is.

Image credit: George Ornbo/Flickr

10 Ways to Get Away with Murder [Infographic]

Most people falsely believe that they can commit a murder with just any old pair of rubber gloves, roll of duct tape or pair of protective glasses that they happen to have among their household effects, and then clean up the aftermath of the killing with their usual brand of detergent. This really isn't the case, though, so before you carry out that murder, you need to familiarize yourself with some shopping techniques that successful murderers know by heart.

When shopping for your murder supplies, always go to a rather large store. It's best to avoid paying with a credit card because that can leave a trail. Pay with cash, destroy your receipts and shop for your murder needs at least one entire month prior to when you plan to commit the crime.

Don't trust standard detergent to clean up that pesky evidence that murder can result in. Use a detergent containing oxygen bleach for best results.

Three Memorable Stage-to-Film Adaptations

Hollywood film makers have been quick to capitalise on the Broadway and West End success of theatre productions by rolling out movie versions on a regular basis for decades now.
Some adaptations do well at the box office - some flop in dramatic fashion!

Here are three of the more successful stage-to-film adaptations to have gone from the theatre to the big screen in recent years.

Your Chances of Dying [Infographic]

Many people consider adrenaline sports like skydiving, hockey and bungee jumping to be high risk. While these sports do have an element of danger, most people die for more mundane reasons. The leading causes of death in the United States include heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Every year, thousands of people die in automobile accidents. Since people are familiar and comfortable with driving, they may not understand the element of risk whenever one gets behind the wheel. In many cases, driving a vehicle can expose an individual to a higher level of risk than a sport like skydiving.

There are hundreds of traffic accidents every day in the United States. On average, a person is killed in a vehicle accident every 90 seconds. Since these events are common, they don't receive a lot of news coverage.
A skydiving accident or death in another extreme sport will receive extensive news coverage.

19 Types of Christians [Infographic]

What do you think of when you think of a Christian? Do you picture somebody in a suit and tie voicing a prayer in King James English? Or maybe you imagine a monk in robe chanting ancient songs as he shuffles silently through a monastery. Perhaps you even imagine a hippie playing a guitar in park as he lets passers by know that "Jesus is so groovy". All of those descripions would be correct.

Just as the world is filled with all different types of people, Christianity is filled with a wide variety of Christians. Gone are the days of easily recognizing a Christian on the street by the dour expression and Bible tucked under the arm. Instead, Christians can look like pretty much anybody.

While not exhaustive, here is an pointedly honest and occasionally humorous list of 19 different types of Christians that covers many of the viewpoints, lifestyles, and behaviors of professed followers of Christ.

Doctor Who Spotted in New York

'Doctor Who' is one of the longest running science-fiction series originating from the United Kingdom to date. In a nutshell, the television show documents the adventures of one Time Lord, an ancient humanoid race, the Doctor, traveling with an assistant referred as a companion inside the time traveling spacecraft TARDIS.

The science-fiction show is so popular that the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales, hosted the first official convention this year in a weekend in March. The convention attracted fans from as far away as Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Matt Smith, the current Doctor, and Karen Gillan, the departing companion Amy Pond, attended the convention to meet fans from all over the world according to BBC.

Previously showcased in London, the Doctor Who Experience will exhibit sets, props and memorabilia from the popular show in Cardiff Bay later this year according to BBC News. Based on the London attendance, the Doctor Who Experience is expected to draw the attention of up to 250,000 visitors per year.

The ultimate Guide to James Bond Vehicles [Infographic]

Its 50th anniversary time for James Bond come this October. The time is perfect to go through several vehicles used by Bond all through his journey extraordinaire. Most of these vehicles had important roles to play in his adventures. While some of these vehicles were used by Bond himself, others were used by villains. Interestingly, James Bond used cars of different models including Bentley, Lotus, SAAB, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo. However, the choice of Ian Fleming, James Bond creator, was a model of Bentley that didn’t exist in reality. Interestingly, none of the vehicles used in the Bond’s movies contained gadgets that were used in the movie itself! One of the earliest vehicles to have been used in James Bond movies was a “Dragon tank” that is well remembered by viewers for spewing fires on hapless people. “Chevrolet Bel Air” was the first car to have driven in a James Bond Movie. Other prominent vehicles to have been used in the earliest films include Aston Martin DB3 and Bentley Mark IV. Some of the popular vehicles to have been used in the 70s include Ford Custom 500, Honda ATV, and Mercedes-Benz W115. The films in the 80s saw vehicles like Lotus Espirit Turbo, Ford LTD, etc. The vehicles used in the 90s included BMW Z8, BMW R1200 motorcycle. Some of the recently used vehicles in Bond movies were Aston Martin DB3, Ford Mondeo and Volvo S40T5. 

Seven Things To See Before You Die – Without Leaving The UK

Is it just me, or does it seem that dying happy costs a lot of money these days? Niagara Falls, the Great Wall, the Pyramids; if you legitimately took the time and expense to visit all the sites you are supposed to sea before you die then you’d better be prepared to shuffle off your mortal coil a penniless pauper.

It seems like such a tremendous waste when there are so many marvels of the world available on your very doorstep. Forget the Seven Wonders of the World in all of their overseas extravagance, here are Seven Wonders of the United Kingdom, all of which can be appreciated with nothing more than a train ticket and some good quality walking boots.