I get that it is a pre-existing condition, it is, but as a species shouldn’t this sort of behavior be rewarded.

“Kidney donors may face huge medical bills because having one kidney may constitute a pre-existing condition under which coverage is denied, officials confirm.

A Texas hospital official said organ donors are told, but only orally, that having one kidney may be a pre-existing condition affecting insurance.

Philip Knisely, 53, of Austin, Texas, who donated a kidney to a co-worker a year ago, has received more than $18,000 in related medical bills, and said he was not informed that if he ever lost his employment-related insurance, insurers might consider his having a single kidney an uninsurable pre-existing condition, the American-Stateman reported Sunday.”

via Organ donors hit with shocking bills – UPI.com.

An English countryside church is proving to be a popular place for couples to marry – in Japan.

Developers have reproduced All Saints Church Brockhampton, near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, on the 21st and 22nd floors of a tower block in Osaka.

On the same floors as the reproduced church are photographic studios and restaurants, while a hotel and honeymoon suites are above.

via BBC NEWS | UK | England | Hereford/Worcs | English church rebuilt in Japan.

David’s New York style pastrami was created by radio personalities, Rachel and David Michael Cane, hosts of “A Matter of Taste”, a culinary travel show, heard on Green 960AM KKGN Radio in the San Francisco Bay Area. David’s desire was to recreate the flavors of the meat he remembered from his youth, growing up in New York. Today, most pastrami doesn’t resemble the classic taste that was popularized in the great delis of the East Coast. It seems that the art of that slow-cooked, authentic pastrami was lost, and today, top round of beef is often substituted for the traditional brisket or navel cut.

The beef used in David’s Old World Brand Pastrami is the finest quality USDA Choice grade 1st cut briskets and navels available. It is brined and slow-cured, and hand rubbed with a special blend of garlic and spices. It is then slowly smoked over real hardwood fires, and then steamed to the perfect texture. There are no artificial colorings or flavorings added. The attention to taste of this hand made artisanal product is evident when you bite into the tender meat. The meat is ready to eat, however it is best enjoyed when heated.

via A Matter of Taste.

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Inexpensive great chef knife10-26-09Victorinox Chefs KnifeA really great chef knife will be insanely sharp, yet retain its edge easily, and be well balanced and welcoming to hold. These days a decent high-grade chef knife can cost between $100-$200. Several cooking publications including Cooks Illustrated recently identified a bargain $27 chef knife that in their tests rated just about as good as the $100 plus knives.

via Cool Tools: Victorinox Chefs Knife.

STAY WARM AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FREEHANDS GLOVES.

A DOZEN NEW STYLES FOR 2009.

Flip back caps to expose your thumb and index fingers

Text, email, game and take photos without removing your gloves

Fasteners keep caps out of the way

Mens, Womens and Unisex s

via Freehands Gloves | Welcome.

Limbaugh “discovered the hoax midway through the show, and used what used to be known as the “fake but accurate” defense.

via Fake Obama Thesis Story Goes Viral, Because Of Stupidity.

Nook Features, eBook Reader, eBook Device – Barnes & Noble.

Amazon.com: The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers (9780310292463): Cathleen Falsani: Books.

Korea: French fry-coated hot dog – The Last Appetite.

HATS – hard graft®.

I love it because of its name!

The Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan works very differently to conventional fans. It uses Air Multiplier™ technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of smooth air. With no blades or grill, it’s safe, easy to clean and doesn’t cause unpleasant buffeting.

via Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan | Dyson.com.

The jacket without any the battery system costs $230, but once you add on the hotness, that price rises to $375. Then for another $50, you can plug in any USB-powered device to charge it. But you also get up to 8.6 hours of core-warming heat and nearly limitless charging capability for your gadgets.

via Mountain Hardwear Refugium Jacket keeps you warm and your gadgets charged .

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via YouTube – Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel Trailer – Out on DVD NOW.

Science teacher: Public water and charter schools.