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Russian Facebook Profile Pictures

pmx — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:04:47 +0000

Facebook is the #1 social network in the world. Each person picks their own profile depicting whatever their heart desires. We are proud to present to you: Russia!

This is Hero

pmx — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:13:59 +0000

We’re proud to introduce you to Hero the cat, a cat with only 2 legs. Why is he a hero? Read the content below

Christmas Family Portraits

pmx — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:39:01 +0000

It’s that time again when people submit their christmas family portraits. Which do you like the best? My favorite is the superhero family.

Heart or Mind

pmx — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:36:25 +0000

The battle that every individual goes thru: Do you trust your mind or your heart with decision? Which do you trust more?

An Incredible Post

pmx — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:42:27 +0000

Every once in a while we want to raise the level of our content. Look at this post and tell us that you don’t believe it’s not simply amazing!

How to Use Chopsticks

pmx — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:01:09 +0000

We found a great image on how to use chopsticks. It doesn’t have to be so complicated and one can learn it using diagram. What did you think?

Good People Still Exist in The World

pmx — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:14:48 +0000

Hungover? Have a jelly bean.

pmx — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Hair in a can, the Flowbee and ExtenZe. How do they all fit together? I’ll save you a bit of head scratching: They’re products that offer incredible results, but generally fall flat on their faces in the delivery department… not that I’ve ever tried any of them. Ever. Ahem, moving right along.

As men with disposable income, we’re subjected to a near constant barrage of crap that will do anything from grow muscles, grow a “muscle” or cure us of some menial chore that only seems to be difficult for actors on infomercials. Generally, it’s pretty easy to weed out the chaff and move on with our day. However, what happens when you come across something that is cause for a bit more attention? Something like one of the candies from a company called Snap Infusion?

Let’s say you were out one night until an irresponsible hour (I know, such a thing would never happen), and let’s say that during your nocturnal sojourn you imbibed more than your fair share of scotch. The following morning when you wake up to go help rebuild the orphanage and rescue kittens from trees you may be suffering from a hangover. Standard cure? Pop two aspirin, pound back some coffee, take a shower and get yourself some bacon and eggs. Maybe a hash-brown if you’re feeling frisky. Some prefer a certain sport beverage hocked by their athletic idols, but really… you’re a grown man of refined taste, surely you can do better. Which is when you reach for the jelly beans you keep on the nightstand.

Snap Infusion is selling itself as a bit of a candy-miracle-cure-all. Here are a few quotes from the product’s website, and no, I’m not making these up:

“You could climb an entire mountain while chewing our Gum and have enough energy left to blow a celebratory bubble at the summit.”

“…its true calling is to help you run, jump, play, shoot and shred with an advanced degree of awesome.”

Personally, I’ve only got a B.A. in Awesome and could use the more advanced degree. Are these the words of a modern day snake-oil saleman? Each of Snap Infusion’s candies use “super science to squeeze massive flavor into a small space”. I have no idea what that means. That said, here’s some of what they boast: all-natural ingredients, no HFCS, B-vitamins, electrolytes and antioxidants. I dig it and maybe this isn’t just a passing fad. Instead of popping an actual handful of jelly beans or gnawing our way through some caramel we can have a “candy” that gives a little back.

I don’t think that chewing on a piece of gum is going to cure a hangover, but neither will the shower, the bacon and eggs (regardless of quantity) or massive cup of coffee. Time cures hangover. What Snap Infusion is offering is a little bit of a boost to help you along the way. Certainly something to consider before your next night out.

Guess the Web Browser

pmx — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:17:40 +0000

Corporations Test Personality, Aptitude With Short Exam

Man-Certified — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:22:10 +0000

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This is interesting enough for us to bring to your attention. It is a test that is given by many Human Resource Departments at several large corporations that we all know and use. They allegedly use this short 10-question exam to get better insight concerning current and prospective employees. The corporations pay pretty hefty amounts of money to find these kinds of things out. In the nature of full disclosure, we have to admit that this exam was supposedly written originally by Dr. Phil (you know, the bald guy that has a TV show that your wife/girlfriend watches all the time, thinking its real). Rumor has it that ol’ Phil scored a 55 on this exam, and his good buddy Oprah Winfrey pulled down a 38. So grab a pencil and a piece of scratch paper and see what you come up with. The answers and explanations are at the bottom of the page, so you better not cheat! Big Brother is watching. (Maybe.)

1. When do you feel your best…?
A) In the morning
B) during the afternoon and early evening
C) Late at night

2.    You usually walk…
A)   Fairly fast, with long steps
B)   Fairly fast, with little steps
C)   Less fast head up, looking the world in the face
D)   Less fast, head down
E)   Very slowly

3. When talking to people you…
A) Stand with your arms folded
B) Have your hands clasped
C) Have one or both your hands on your hips
D) Touch or push the person to whom you are talking
E) Play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with…
A) Your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
B) Your legs crossed
C) Your legs stretched out or straight
D) One leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with…
A) Big appreciated laugh
B) A laugh, but not a loud one
C) A quiet chuckle
D) A sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you…
A) Make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
B) Make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
C) Make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7.   You’re working very hard, concentrating hard, and you’re interrupted…
A)    Welcome the break
B)   Feel extremely irritated
C)   Vary between these two extremes

8.   Which of the following colors do you like most….?
A)   Red or orange
B)   Black
C)   Yellow or light blue
D)   Green
E)   Dark blue or purple
F)   White
G)   Brown or gray

9.    When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are…..
A)   Stretched out on your back
B)   Stretched out face down on your stomach
C)   On your side, slightly curled
D) With your head on one arm
E)   With your head under the covers

10.   You often dream that you are…
A)   Falling
B)   Fighting or struggling
C)   Searching for something or somebody
D)   Flying or floating
E)   You usually have dreamless sleep
F)   Your dreams are always pleasant

POINTS:

1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6

2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1

3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6

4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1

5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2

6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2

7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4

8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1

9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1

10 (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should “handle with care.” You’re seen as vain, self-centered, and extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don’t always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality, a natural leader, who’s quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, and someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting, someone who’s constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding, someone who’ll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who’s extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you, realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn’t want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don’t exist. Some people think you’re boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren’t.

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Whether or not this actually helps you figure something out about yourself or not, it’s still an interesting piece that may spark a thought or two. And hey…thinking is good. Maybe you can out-think your next employer and get the job that you’re so desperately looking for.

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