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The United States of Shame (CHART) |
Whether it’s a fat population, high rate of STDs or excessive tax rate, it turns out that every state ranks dead last in at least one unsavory category. Check out the map (click image to enlarge) to see what your state is the worst at, then review additional stats and references after the jump: Rationale and statistics: Most stats taken from and (unless otherwise noted) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Beginning Chess Lessons: Part 1 : What is Passing in a Chess Game
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BACK TO THE FUTURE : Irina Werning - Photographer
I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it’s imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today… Two years ago, I decided to actually do this. So, with my camera, I started inviting people to go back to their future.. Now its time for KOREA, TAIWAN AND TOKYO. Pancho 1983 & 2010, Buenos Aires Fer 1970 & 2010 Buenos Aires Mechi 1990 & 2010 Buenos Aires Marita y Coty 1977 & 2010 Bs Aires Demian 1989 & 2010 London Cecile 1987 & 2010 France Nico Mella 1990 & 2010 France Oscar 1978 & 2010 Buenos Aires Ato 1992 & 2010 Buenos Aires Lulu Geraldine 1980 & 2010 Bs Aires Ian 1983 & 2010 London Male Sil Flor 1983 & 2010 Bs Aires Nico 1986 & 2010 Buenos Aires Lucía 1956 & 2010 Buenos Aires Marina 1988 & 2010 Buenos Aires Flor 1975 & 2010 Buenos Aires Mati 1977 & 2010 Buenos Aires My Parents 1970 & 2010 Buenos Aires Negra 1980 & 2010 Buenos Aires
10 best 'what NOT to do' tips in Chess
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Map of Aachen in Year 1600
This map is in Sovereign States mode, zoom in from the main map to display the dependencies Imperial City of Aachen (Aachen) , Aix-la-Chapelle.
22 Manly Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin
Altoids have been freshening bad breath since the turn of the 19th century. But while they are touted as “Curiously Strong Mints,” perhaps the real curiosity is not the allure of the mints themselves, but the popularity of turning the tin in which they’re packaged into all sorts of truly handy, and just plain fun, creations. The draw of the transformed Altoids tin, like the draw one feels towards, say, a secret book safe, is hard to put your finger on. Part of it is the satisfying challenge of fitting as much as possible into a small space. Part of it is the delight of being able to carry something cool in your pocket. Any way you slice it, beholding the creative uses for an Altoids tin simply brings a smile to your face. First Aid Kit You never know when a bear is going to claw you in the face while you have him in a half-nelson, so it’s best to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. Full instructions here. Electronics Lab Photo and tin by Nick Ames For tinkering on the go. Photo
Three Chess Tips that Will Change Your Game for Good!
After reading these tips and strategies you will increase your chess win rate and ranking easily. Just by following these simple tips your chess game will be a lot more solid. So without further ado, here we go. 1. Control the center: It is vital that you take control of the center of the board at the beginning of each game you play. 2. Pawn structure is very key to winning in chess. 3. Yes, I know it is common sense. Now if use all three of these simple tips in your game all at the same time, you will notice that most players under 1400 lack these simple tips.
Children With a Rare Genetic Syndrome Have no Racial Biases - As
Apr 13th 2010 By Jeremy Taylor Our happy our fact to amaze your drinking buddies with. Children with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, are the first human population group ever found to have no racial bias. People with Williams syndrome have high rates of mental retardation, heart problems and unusual facial features. While this is an interesting finding, the fact that the first truly color-blind population group is known for its naivety and lacks common sense suggests racial bias may be a hard habit for humanity to break.
Ten Chess Tips
Ten Top Tips (updated Jan 2011) by National Master Dan Heisman (610-649-0750)Main Chess Page - Articles Page - Dan's More Top Tips Page! - Lessons - Award-Winning Columns on How to Improve 1.The most important chess guideline: SAFETY: Keep all your pieces safe! (And consider taking opponent’s pieces that are not safe). For piece values, Bishops and Knights as worth about 3¼ pawns, Rooks 5, a Queen about 9.5.Having two Bishops when your opponent does not is called “the Bishop Pair” and is worth about an extra ½ pawn. Winning a Rook for a Bishop or Knight is called winning The Exchange and is worth almost half a piece (Bishop or Knight). 2.The 2nd most important chess guideline: ACTIVITY: Make sure all your pieces are doing something all the time! 3.TAKE YOUR TIME – if world championship players always take several minutes to find a good move, what makes you think that you can find a better one faster? 7.When you are winning, think defense first!! ·Get ALL your pieces into play every game
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