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So the deadliest and hazardous most backbreaking job in the world pays 22-32 CENTS an hour. This is where ships and workers go to die. Full documentary: This is truly heart breaking stuff to me. How is it that we are in the 21 century, yet there are people out there that have to work...

This is not a thread about vegetarianism. It just got me thinking after a discussion with a few friends. What makes it suitable to factory farm cows and pigs and slaughter them on such massive scale? Is the same things suitable to say, Dogs or Cats? What gives us the right to enjoy our bacon...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/..._medium=twitter Quote: The oil giant Shell claimed it had inserted staff into all the main ministries of the Nigerian government, giving it access to politicians' every move in the oil-rich Niger Delta, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable...

Since I still can't find a job, I've decided to go travelling. I've read a lot of books and have my sights set on Wyoming (to visit Yellowstone), Utah, and Colorado. Can anyone recommend any gems from these areas? I am interested in the 'cool' places that no one knows about, but also like the...

The Daily Showcase In this thread, post your best images of the day. Instead of displaying mere "snapshots," you are encouraged to showcase your finest work! It can be of anything you think is interesting. I'll start.

So I just picked up a new camera and its my first time owning a digital SLR Camera. sunny weather, and great day to wash car. decided to try it out..Let me know what you guys think! Post your own car photos too, would love to see what you guys drive. By the way, car's been on PP 5w30 since I've...

For those of you who aren't exactly computer savvy, if you are using an operating system with a graphical interface (read: all of them), then you are currently using a graphics card. A graphics card (also referred to as a VGA accelerator by some people, or just VGA card) is a piece of silicon...

So far, I've been typing on Colemak for about 2 weeks now. I used do be about 70-80wpm with qwerty. Now I'm about 40wpm with Colemak. I took some of the lessons but ended up just going semi cold turkey. I really like the layout, it just makes so much more sense. One thing is my accuracy could...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZzqBPz4sY I think this video may have doubled the value of old AWD Civic hatchbacks! I liked the ending. Video was shot in Michigan.

Hi, My friend's Corolla has developed a slight "shuddering" or juddering upon clutch engagement when low gas is used (as opposed to a higher rpm engagement) The shuddering wasn't there before. Any ideas what it could be? Clutch still engages fairly strongly.

http://www.engineguarantee.com/ What do you guys think of this new initiative? "WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO STAY IN THE LIMITED ENGINE GUARANTEE PROGRAM? Once you've enrolled, change your oil every 3,000 to 4,000 miles using the type of Valvoline oil required for the protection level you...

Someone tell this guy!

Anyone have any experience with this fuel injector cleaner? http://www.chevron.com/products/ourfuels/prodserv/additives/tcp.aspx

Can anyone comment on these two MTF fluids in their Honda/Acuras? From what I can gather the Amsoil is a superior fluid, (in terms of shifting feel and longevity), but it's far more expensive. Trying to see if it's worth the extra cost..

Quite painful to watch..

911 call. Way to self-police herself? The operator's reaction is priceless! "You am them?"

Hi all, I am interested in the fundamentals of oil, on the molecular level, as well as chemical compositions of additive packages. Can anyone refer me to any technical texts or data which touch explicitly on this topic?

What are your thoughts on Lexus's new supercar? $375,000 USD 9,000 RPM Redline 4.8L V10, 550hp 500 made. Video of it in action: What an engine!! Not sure it's worth $375,000 though.

Google never ceases to amaze me. Eventually they are looking to catalog the entire world's cities. Recently they added Canadian cities to the list. Check out the view from one of the bridges from Vancouver! View from Lions Gate Bridge Anyone got any cool street view links to share, perhaps...