Facebook May Add A "Sympathize" button

Personally I think it's a good idea.  It's would seem awkward pressing "Like" when someone has bad news,  of course you don't want to disturb them with what you would feel to be an vapid or intrusive comment,  but want to acknowledge that you hear them and understand.

"Perhaps what we need, what Facebook needs, what the world needs, is a Sympathize button. And, according to an engineer at the company, it’s something that the company has explored in the past.

Speaking yesterday at the company’s annual Compassion Research Day, Facebook engineer Dan Muriello said that another engineer for the company had whipped up the button at a previous compassion-themed hackathon. The announcement was first reported by Bianca Bosker at the Huffington Post.

It makes sense the company might consider a new button because Facebook users ask "Like" to do a lot. And, sometimes, that can be a problem. Since “like” is the only way to recognize you saw something on Facebook without writing or sharing something,"

Read it all at THEATLANTIC

Skydivers Land Safe After Airplanes Collide - Extended Cut

I can't believe I did not post this yet.  Maybe I was subconsciously waiting for a better clip?  Well I got one:

"When two planes carrying a total of 9 skydivers collided mid air, 12,000 feet above Superior, Wisconsin. The wings disconnected from one of the planes causing a fiery explosion. All 9 skydiver landed safely, as well as the two pilots, one of which was taken to the hospital to treat minor cuts."

Christmas Dinner, From A Can!

I wouldn't be able to wait for the bread sauce lair to mix with the broccoli,  carrots,  and pudding layers.  What a culinary delight!

"The meal boasts nine layers – from a fry-up for breakfast through to turkey and veg and even mince pies for dessert – all in a tin, courtesy of retailer Game.

‘Almost half of British gamers plan to spend the majority of Christmas Day testing out new games and consoles,’ explained a spokesman for the company.

‘It’s the ultimate innovation for gamers across the nation who can’t tear themselves away from their new consoles and games on Christmas Day – the first all-in-one festive feast in a tin .’"

Read more about this "freaky naked stuck in classroom"  dream producer HERE

Walmart Madness #116! 11 And 14 Year Old Boys Commit Armed Robbery At Walmart

“One of them displayed a knife and demanded she drop the merchandise. She just didn’t stop for whatever reason; she just kept going on. Fortunately, she wasn’t injured. They didn’t get any property,” said Justin Mulcahy, Anne Arundel County Police.

When the woman refused to give up the goods, police say the suspects took off, running across the street and through the woods to get to the Glen Burnie Mall. Two hours later, that same woman saw the boys and called police.

“They were inside of a Toys-R-Us. Officers got there and detained them outside the Toys-R-Us and she did positively identify them as the two young males who attempted to rob her earlier,” Mulcahy said.

And police say when officers searched the suspects, they found the knife on the 11-year-old."

Read more and see video of this story HERE

Man Who Raped Goat Faces His Victim In Court

He was caught when a local resident found him naked in a field having sex with the grazing goat, who was tied up, according to The Star.

The goat’s owner was alerted and arrived at the scene with other residents who also witnessed Gona having sex with the animal.

He was arrested by police and a medical examination confirmed sexual abuse had taken place.

SOURCE

Real Life Heroes 2013 Compilation

One World Trade Center Makes Eerie Ghostly Noises

One World Trade Center on a windy day last week. As you can hear, when the wind blows, the tower emits a spooky, high-pitched wailing sound. This isn’t the first time such a sound has been reported.

 “I live a couple of blocks from the tower, and first heard this very eerie sound during Hurricane Sandy last year,” writes Kenny Cummings. “I’ve heard it only once afterwards, sometime last winter. I assumed once the building’s framework and windows went in, the airflow would be redirected. At 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, I awoke to the sound. It was slightly different in timbre, with two tones this time. I couldn’t be sure what it was at first, but after a moment I realized it was the Trade Center…I’m sure all of downtown hears this—it’s unmistakable and very chilling.”

http://animalnewyork.com

Afraid Of Having A Boring Funeral? Hire A Mini-Skirt Clad Marching Band To Liven It Up!

"In the past, funeral processions in Taiwan featured traditional Chinese instruments. Now, some sport marching bands, complete with baton twirling and go-go boots.

For the past few years, funeral service Yuan-Rong Life has offered a marching troupe called "Xiu Juan Female Music Band" for services. Yuan-Rong Life tells Kotaku that each session lasts about two to three hours.

There isn't a set plan, per say. It's what you are willing to pay. For small services, however, Yuan-Rong Life recommends less than eight band members, while it recommends over eight for large funerals."

Read more over at KOTAKU

Bank Vault Complete With 8 Million Coins Goes Up For Sale

"The safe, complete with eight million Swiss five-cent coins worth £270,000, is currently located in Basel but can be removed and replaced anywhere in the world.

It was built in 1912 and features 1,619 deposit boxes with all keys available. The boxes and lockers were handmade from steel and brass.

The vault is being sold by the Generation Basic Income Initiative, who campaign for a basic income for each Swiss citizen on a monthly basis.

In October, they placed eight million five-centime pieces into the bank vault, one for each citizen in Switzerland, before dumping the 15 tons of money in front of the parliament building in Bern.
Now the vault and its contents are up for sale with the price negotiable on application."

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Man Steals Truck To Evade Zombies

"A Minnesota man accused of stealing a newspaper delivery truck from a gas station told police he took it because he was running from zombies.


Garrett Howard Hurlbut, 23, of Apple Valley was charged with stealing a motor vehicle during the September incident, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

A police report said officers found Hurlbut near the truck, several blocks away from the gas station where it was reported stolen.

Hurlbut told police he had "jumped or fell from the truck" and was "running from zombies," the report said.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/12/01/Man-says-he-stole-truck-because-he-was-being-chased-by-zombies/UPI-74451385918881/#ixzz2mI5M0S1k