This & That, Ceci et Cela

Everyone in Germany is über excited about the upcoming soccer world cup even the hos. Ja; prostitution is legal in Germany, so brothels are in a festive mood. One of the newer ones was launched in September to capitalize on the event at a cost of £4.5 million ...

You know what would be great? News alerts that differentiate between an actual news update and just another published opinion. For example: Say the sky is falling and Chicken Little wasn't just high/drunk/whatever her original problem was. Meteorologists confirm that the cloud/candy floss layer of the sky is 2 feet lower than it should be, especially in Ireland. They say its falling at a rate of 2 inches per year and ...

The Observer's Tim Atkin reports that a speaker at the 'Global Warming and Wine' conference argued that grape growing will be "unviable in most of the traditional Catalonian wine regions [Spain] within the next 40 to 70 years" while another warned of the problems that Atlantic regions, such as Bordeaux [France] and Galicia [Spain], could face because ...

Some candy for all infographic/datagraphy pimps out there. Also for those with the ignorant habit of referring to Africa as one country rather than as a continent containing 61 specific countries/territories; school yourself with this comparative map via Hash: And while you're at ...

"Harder than a steel drum at a reggae concert" was the general notion indicated in responses that this unscientific survey elicited (16/3/06). Meaning you're probably not mad at her for being in the process of accomplishing this feat. Contrary to prior reports, former Playboy Playmate Nicole Narain is seeking to ...

For everyone who's ever hated sterile-white, bland-black or deathly-steel appliances, you can now cover up at least your washer, dryer and fridge with covers from Vinçon.  Their currently available designs may not be overly scintillating, but one imagines they can probably do custom designs too.  Otherwise, you might have to find a ...

HOUSE #1: The Rotating House is 24-metre diameter octagon with a 3-metre, with exterior walls of mostly glass and steel and a 360-degree verandah/porch built in Oz (Australia). The computer-controlled 360° rotation occurs around a central core of plumbing and electricals. What is ...

What are you going to do? How are you going to make your ride run? Grave but potentially true situation my friends. Thankfully, we have people like Big Pharaoh researching alternative-alternative fuel avenues. Below is one of several solutions proffered with maximum horsepower. Yessir, a pimp in need is a pimp in-deed.

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As much as you like to holla at the everyday peeps from your mobile throne, sometimes you just gotta lay back and chill behind them heavily tinted windows while cruising down the boulevard and rolling on Dub. What's a pimp to do? Now you can holla back 24/7 without uttering a word. ...

In a sea of conventional to ugly styling, the Datsun KyatchMe-N HollaBack is a refreshing change. Forget hybrids, this car eschews the fuel idea altogether in favour of mechanical/leg-cranked power. Thus it satisfies the treehuggers who hate beings slaves to the oil machine, and healthfreaks who want to exercise even in their sleep. It also appeals to retro ...