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GRAN REGAINS SIGHT WITH TOOTH IMPLANT

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on September 20, 2009

A formerly blind grandmother has regained her sight after surgeons implanted a tooth in her eye.

Sharron Thornton reveals her new tooth-implant eye

Sharron Thornton reveals her new tooth-implant eye

American granny Sharron Thornton, 60, was blind for nine years after contracting Stevens-Johnsons syndrome, a rare disease that scarred her cornea.

But doctors in Miami, Florida, made history after extracting her canine and drilling an optical cylinder lens into it.

Ms Thornton is the first person ever to have her “eye tooth” taken out, reshaped and inserted in this type of surgery.

She said: “We take sight for granted, not realising that it can be lost at any moment. This truly is a miracle.

“If you could keep your eyes closed just for one week, it is amazing what you would see when you opened your eyes again.”

The tooth and the lens were implanted under her skin for two months so they could bond.

They were then implanted in the centre of her eye, after a series of procedures to prepare the socket.

The grandmother first realised she could see when doctors put antibiotics in her eye and she could tell the liquid was yellow.

Once bandages were removed, she was able to recognise objects and faces within a few hours.

Two weeks later she was able to read newspapers.

“Through the work of the team, patients in the United States now have access to this complex surgical technique,” said Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Eduardo Alfonso.

Ms Thornton said it was hard to make people believe she had regained her sight thanks to one of her teeth.

“I’m looking forward to seeing my seven youngest grandchildren for the first time,” she said.

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BELIEVE IN ANGELS? THE WHITE HOUSE DO AND THEY DONT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT.

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on September 18, 2009

The following information was found via Derek Clontz‘s blog. Naturally, I can’t verify that the information is 100% correct but if it is, it is very interesting. Please read on…

America’s National Transportation Safety Board issued a secret and unprecedented alert after a passenger jet bound to Los A ngeles from Chicago averted what the NTSB called “shimmering winged entities” at 40,000 feet.

Nobody at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. is speaking for the record to avoid what one White House official called “a Christian revival that President Obama and other secularists in this administration do not want to see.”

But NTSB sources confirm the harrowing encounter did, in fact, occur – and say airlines and pilots have been warned to “take the phenomenon seriously” as similar incidents are expected to occur “with increasing frequency”  on the run-up to the year 2012 – when many believe the world will end.

“Federal agencies by their very nature bend over backward to avoid embroiling themselves in religious issues of any kind, but in this case they have no choice,” said one NTSB insider.

“I happen to be a Christian myself and I have no qualms about it. But you better believe there are people who do not want information like this getting out to the public. ”

Reports concerning the actual encounter are sketchy and details are virtually nonexistent. But sources agree the jet narrowly averted a flock of approximately 50 angels at an altitude of 40,000 feet approximately 35 minutes into the flight.

According to those sources, the pilot of the jet said the entities “appeared out of nowhere and hovered in the clouds for 25 to 30 seconds, long enough to get a clear and unmistakable view.”

He went on to say–both in radio transmissions and a written report–that the entities “looked like an illustration from an old Bible. They were angels. I have no doubt.”

After making “rather abrupt” evasive maneuvers that reportedly resulted in two passengers sustaining minor cuts and bruises, the pilot managed to avoid what he termed “a direct hit.”

In his written report, however, he openly wondered if the plane and passengers were ever really in danger because, as he stated:

“There was nothing sinister about them. They appeared to have no more substance than vapor. I am not convinced, not now anyway, that a collision was imminent. It seems as though we could have flown right through them without problems.”

The sources went on to say a co-pilot “was profoundly moved by the experience” and has since taken a leave of absence “to contemplate precisely what happened – and why it happened.”

The airline itself was not identified by sources and the NTSB reportedly has made it clear in internal memos that keeping the name under wraps is a priority of the first order.

In fact, the NTSB and other federal agencies, including the FBI, have interviewed and debriefed all 263 passengers aboard the flight not once, but twice – each time stressing “national security” in what one source called “an intense, even frenzied” bid to keep them from talking to the press.

“I seriously doubt anybody, even the FBI, can keep all those people quiet,” said the Washington source. “Time will tell just how long their ‘national security’ arguments will work.”

Meanwhile, the NTSB has alerted all foreign and domestic airlines to exercise “due restraint in discussing similar incidents if and when they occur.”

The agency further warned “that any sighting or encounter, natural or supernatural, with potential to imperil passengers or compromise confidence in our ability to navigate (the skies) must be avoided at any cost.”

While the NTSB and airlines attempt to cope with a situation that obviously is beyond bureaucratic reckoning, members of the clergy are calling for full disclosure of the incident.

“I understand security concerns,” said the Rev. Marcus Weiler, “but we’re not talking about flying saucers or enemy aircraft … we’re talking about ambassadors from Heaven and messengers from God.

“I would propose to you that angels – even flocks of them – are not a national security risk. I also would propose to you that the government of the United States and its employees have an obligation to apprise the public of these events. Not only true believers, but every citizen, has a right to know.

“I shudder to think where this country is heading if our leaders feel they must cover up signs and messages from the Lord.”

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BRITISH MAGICIAN AND MENTALIST DERREN BROWN INVESTIGATED BY OFCOM

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on September 18, 2009

Britain’s leading magician and mentalist, Derren Brown, is currently being investigated by Ofcom because of a homophobic comment he made on his TV show.

The Telegraph have revealed that Ofcom received 27 complaints from offended viewers of his TV show in which he explained how he correctly predicted the lottery numbers just a few days before and made a quip about the bonus ball being for “women and gays”, he also repeated this comment on his official Twitter.

Here are the actual Tweets he made:

“Ok, gays and women. Do you or do you not pay particular attention the bonus ball? I know I do.”

“And I am including gay women in that of course. Twice as much reason to pay attention.”

“May be offending straight men and bisexuals. Apologies, do be sure to complain. X”

… and complain they did, all 27 of them!

Brown, 38, who actually came out as gay in The Independent a few years ago, has been accused of being homophobic (lol) and sexist because of the above comments. It has also been rumoured that Brown has just signed a new £2 million contract with Channel 4 after being head hunted by ITV. We wonder if Channel 4 are regretting this decision after a disastrous week for the mind bender.

Wed 9th Sept – Derren correctly predicts all 6 numbers of the national lottery. The world wide web goes crazy trying to work out how he did it. Public opinion – split screen.

Thurs 10th SeptA plausible video surfaces showing how Derren probably predicted the numbers. The video makes it to the tabloids, the video makers, to radio.

Fri 11th Sept – Brown explains on TV how he actually predicted the numbers yet doesn’t really tell us anything at all and makes a “women and gays” joke that only Bernard Manning would be proud of. Public opinion – still split screen but now Brown is a knob for thinking the public are stupid and that only women and gays like the bonus ball. Plausible video looking more plausible. 27 offended people contact Ofcom.

Mon 14th Sept – Damage control begins as The Sun reveals that Brown predicted the numbers BEFORE Christmas but the footage of him doing so were cut from Friday’s show due to time. No such footage has (yet) been seen or released. Public still angry, now with possible cover up.

Wed 16th Sept – Derren makes the “women and gays” comment again on his Twitter.

Thurs 17th Sept – It is revealed Brown is being investigated by Ofcom for his remark. His Twitter is more quiet than usual. No comment from Brown or his publicist Greg Day yet.

I wonder if Derren is of the opinion that any publicity is good publicity, hmmm…

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TOY PARROT TELLS CHILD, 5, TO “BUGGER OFF”!

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on May 4, 2009

Tara Weston went crackers when the cuddly parrot she bought for her five-year-old uttered a string of obscenities.

Horrified Tara, 32, listened in disbelief as the 99p fluffy toy blurted out a barrage of vile insults when daughter Demi pulled the cord.

“We chose the parrot in the toy section, so I expected it to be completely child-friendly,” said Tara. But instead of repeating: “What’s yer name?” or “Polly wants a cracker”, the foul-mouthed bird squawked: “I’m going to rip you head off and s*** down your neck.”

The parrot finished its torrent of abuse by yelling “b****r off” and “up your bum”. Fuming Tara, from Holloway, north London, marched back to her nearby The 99p Store to demand bosses remove the swearing parrot from its shelves.

“I was shocked with the lack of response I received,” she said. “Really, it’s disgusting. “The manager told me it had been a mistake and shouldn’t have been in the children’s section.

“I insisted they give me the number for head office so I could make an official complaint.”

She added: “My sister went back to the shop later and the parrots still hadn’t been removed. What if another child had been bought one?

“Five-year-olds shouldn’t be hearing swear words like that.” The angry mum contacted Trading Standards officials and was told several complaints had been made by parents around the country.

A spokeswoman for Islington trading standards officers said: “We will be contacting the store to suggest the item is moved into another area, as it’s clearly not suitable to be on sale in the children’s section.”

Nigel Peckham, director of The 99p Store, a nationwide chain, said the product was designed for adults and was clearly labelled as not suitable for children.

“We encourage all our customers to reach us through our customer services department,” he said. “I’ll be very happy to deal with a complaint when it arrives.”

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If the lolparrot was clearly labelled “not suitable for children” then WTF is all the fuss about? It’s just a case of thick (and cheap) parenting, like the time one mother bought a dildo for her baby, thinking it was an odd shaped pacifier. READ. THE. LABEL!! What next? Buying her daughter a copy of Viz magazine thinking it was an innocent comic? Fuck the parrot, I’ll rip her head off and shit down her neck. Dumb cow! I mean if you are going to be a tight-arsed bitch and spend 99p on a toy for your child then you deserve everything you get!

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PETA: PET SHOP BOYS CHANGE YOUR NAME!

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on April 10, 2009

In what could be the strangest request in pop history, animal rights group Peta has asked the Pet Shop Boys to consider changing their name to the Rescue Shelter Boys.

The organisation, whose full name is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said the change would encourage people to give homes to unwanted cats and dogs from shelters rather than buying especially-bred animals from pet shops.

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, who named themselves the Pet Shop Boys more than 20 years ago, declined the request but delighted Peta by posting the organisation’s concerns on their website.

The group, who found fame in the Eighties with West End Girls and It’s A Sin, reproduced Peta’s written request in full, noting that the issues raised were “worth thinking about”.

The organisation’s special project’s manager Yvonne Taylor wrote: “We have a request that might at first seem bizarre, but we hope that after considering the following facts you will understand why we are asking this of you: will you please consider changing your name from the Pet Shop Boys to the Rescue Shelter Boys.

Taylor goes on to allege that breeders who supply pet shops are “profit hungry” and keep animals in “cramped, filthy conditions”

The letter closes: “By agreeing to change your name to the Rescue Shelter Boys, you would help raise awareness about the cruelty involved in the pet trade and encourage your millions of fans to consider giving a home to an abandoned or unwanted animal from an animal shelter. So what do you say?”

While their request was turned down, Peta remain fans of the Pet Shop Boys. On its own website today, the organisation said it was pleased the band had drawn attention to their cause and would be putting West End Girls on their iPods to celebrate.

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I have a request for Peta – stop wasting your time making such stupid requests like this and concentrate on your cause… like not putting down 95% of rehomable animals [source] like you currently do. As much as I like what Peta (apparently) stand for, I don’t like their blatent hypocricy.

CCF (Center for Consumer Freedom) Research Director David Martosko said: “Since killing pets is A-OK with PETA, why should anyone listen to their demands about eating meat, using lab rats for medical research, or taking children to the circus?”… does that also include telling pop bands to change their name? lol

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WHO’D SHELL OUT FOR A £1K EGG?

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on April 7, 2009

As Easter approaches for recession-hit Britain, one retailer is calling for shoppers to loosen their belts and tuck into a £1,000 chocolate egg.

Could this handsome piece of confectionary turn a sweet profit?

Could this handsome piece of confectionary turn a sweet profit?

Department store Selfridges hopes customers will be tempted to shell out for the eggs, which contain a gold coin, on the basis they will go up in value.

The retailer says the confectionary, which is handmade by Melt, “makes for a wise investment”.

The one troy ounce gold coin is worth almost £900, 75% higher than in 2005, and forecasters expect the value to rise even further.

A Selfridges spokesman said: “According to the financial institution Swiss bank UBS, demand for gold will double this year compared to 2007, as investors see the precious metal as a safe haven during the current volatile economic climate.”

Ewan Venters, director of food and drink at Selfridges, said: “Don’t invest in the stock market this Easter, invest in the golden egg instead.

“It really is worth its weight in gold – even after the fantastic chocolate has been eaten.”

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So, a sweet investment?

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PREGNANT WOMAN THROWN OUT OF PUB

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on April 3, 2009

A pregnant woman was “humiliated and embarrassed” after being slung out of a pub for having a drink.

Caroline Williams, who is six months pregnant, had drunk one pint of beer on a night out. Staff then refused to sell her another half-pint.

When she took a sip from a friend’s glass, the assistant manager at the Sussex Cricketer pub in Hove ordered her out.

Hairdresser Caroline, 26, said: “She was using her right to refuse me alcohol to exercise her own personal opinions and prejudices. I’m a responsible woman who can make my own mind up.”

The assistant manager, who would not be named, said: “I didn’t want… something happening to her or her unborn baby.” Brewery Mitchells & Butlers last night apologised and said it was investigating..

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I have to admit, I turn my nose up in disgust when I see a pregnant woman drinking alcohol. Knowing what one drink does to an unborn baby, drinking while pregnant is something I could never do. This woman had one pint (approx 2 units of alcohol) then wanted another half (approx 1 unit) but was refused by bar staff so took a drink from her friends drink. Seems like this woman needed this drink badly so where would it have stopped if she wasn’t refused? OK, I’ll get off my soap box now.

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CHERYL COLE “UNHAPPY” WITH FIGURE

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on April 3, 2009

Cheryl Cole has revealed she’s unhappy with her body and battles to maintain her image with ‘silly’ diets and exercise regimes.

The Girls Aloud star admits she has to ‘watch’ her weight after shrinking down to a size 6, since joining the band back in 2002.

‘I’m not happy with my body,’ says Cole.

She then admits her famous looks don’t come easy, telling NOW magazine: ‘I have to watch my weight and put myself through it, trying silly diets or doing stupid gym workouts.’

It’s not the first time the 5ft 3 beauty has stuck it to her own image, previously complaining she can’t bear the sight of her own lushes legs.

Then the 26-year-old said: ‘I’m terrible. I don’t like my legs. I haven’t got much of them for a start.

‘It’s just the thing that I don’t like so if I was dressing myself I’d probably cover them up.’

Cheryl’s body confession comes as British music legends the Pet Shop Boys warned Girls Aloud from ever splitting up.

Lead singer Neil Tennant, who worked on the girls track Loving Kind, said: ‘I can’t help but feel Cheryl will have the most successful solo career because she’s just really famous.

‘I would rather none of them went down that road. There are lessons to be learned from Gary Barlow’s solo career.’

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Is this the kind of thing that makes you angry because there is nothing wrong with her and she is still not happy or do you sympathise with her?

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WEIRDEST WORLD RECORDS

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on March 28, 2009

Largest (and Probably Only) Airplane Ever Eaten. Michel Lotito, better known as Monsieur Mangetout (Mr. Eat Everything) is basically a normal guy, except he eats things like metal and glass.

He is the current (as if anyone else can do it …) world record holder of biggest meal ever eaten: a Cessna 150 airplane.

World’s Longest Nose. Betcha didn’t know that there’s an annual longest nose competition in Turkey. Or that Mehmet Ozyurek’s 3 and a half inches snout wins every time!

World’s Longest Midget Toss. Midget or dwarf tossing has got to be one of the strangest “sport” ever! The longest toss recorded was in 2002 British Dwarf Tossing Championship, when Jimmy Leonard tossed Lenny the Giant 11 feet and 5 inches!

In case you’re wondering, the midget usually comes out ahead – they’re paid a princely sum to be tossed around. Some even made over $100,000 a year until the sport was banned in the US in 1989.

World’s Largest Bowl of Pasta. Lisa and Steve’s got a unique wedding. Who else can claim to be married (on Valentine’s Day 2004 no less) on the Keeler TV Show while standing on the world’s largest bowl of pasta (all 7,355 lb. of it!).

Farthest Nasal Ejection. If you’re looking for world records, you can’t go wrong with the Guinness World Records. It’s still the place to go to find weird world records, like Kevin Cole’s Farthest Spaghetti Nasal Ejection World Record of 19 cm (7.5 in).

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SCHOOL PUTS PIZZA AD ON EXAM PAPERS

Posted by Lady Vesuvius on March 27, 2009

A cash-strapped American high school has agreed a deal to put pizza adverts on its exam papers and worksheets.

Students studying at Pocatello High School in Idaho will be targeted by a promotion for a local pizza shop’s 14″ one-topping special.

The Molto Caldo Pizzeria advert appears on all test papers, handouts and worksheets.

The promotion reads MOLTO’S PIZZA 14″ 1 TOPPING JUST $5 in bright red, 2.5cm-high letters printed along the bottom of every page.

History and economics teacher Jeb Harrison dreamed up the scheme.

He believes the school will benefit from more than just a slice of the profits from the deal.

“I just wanted to find a way to save money,” Mr Harrison said.

Signs around the school already remind the staff to switch off the lights to save on the electricity bills.

Mr Harrison’s superiors were not instantly taken by the take-away adverts though.

But the enterprising teacher explained the advertisements could help illuminate such topics as the Great Depression.

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Not 9″. Not even 12″. But a whopping 14″ bastard of a pizza. If there was one thing to put school kids off their exam it’s dreaming of 14″ pizza’s… that and porn… or pizza porn… or 14″ porn… or cats.

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