The government’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan is supposed to help up to 9 million people lower their mortgage payments. Answer a few questions to see if you may be eligible for mortgage relief. (via Fark)
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Can a person be scared to death? Scientists explain how it happens; it’s up to the courts to decide who is liable. (via Boing Boing)
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7 Insane Military Attempts To Weaponize Animals. Wartime brainstorming has yielded some mighty weird and unworkable (not to mention inhumane) ideas over the years.
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The most precious thing we have is time. Here are some great thoughts about how to value your time.
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The genetic makeup of tumors varies, so treatment shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. New testing could lead to personalized treatments that save more lives, more time, and more money.
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Is this car really ugly? Can a car that goes from zero to 62mph in three seconds ever be truly ugly?
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A Disturbingly Long List of Celebrity Motorbike Crash-ups. 29 of them, to be exact.
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Speaking of weaponized animals…I once made my cat swallow a bullet. Then I blew hard into its mouth and nose. Killed my girlfriend in the next room. I was arrested for the shooting but the charges were dropped. It was determined that my cat had explosive diarrhea.;D
posted by jeff on 3-5-2009 at 9:55 am
I recall seeing something on the History Channel about the incendiary bats. Apparently FDR heard about this guy, and sends a note to someone in the military or the CIA (OSS) and says you should talk to this guy. “He’s not crazy.”
Yes, winning the WWII could have come down to convincing military or intelligence leaders that this guy isn’t crazy.
posted by Jonny on 3-5-2009 at 2:11 pm
Thanks Miss C for the first link about the government’s homeowner plan. The media has been very overwhelming lately and the interactive piece of the article was simplistic and user-friendly. I realized after some research that I indeed have a Fannie Mae insured loan. Though, I’m current in my payments, I have little equity and my property value is decreasing. I’ll be calling my mortgage lender in the morning! Thanks again!
posted by A on 3-5-2009 at 7:18 pm