Need A Meme? Why Not Use Imgur's New Generator

Imgur, the image host for Reddit and most of the internet, just launched its own meme creation tool. And it's about the best meme generator available. This timely launch comes days after the popular meme source, Quickmeme, was banned from Reddit for employing bots to downvote memes generated by competitors. Imgur's tool wasn't built overnight, though. It has been in the works for sometime and is just part of the image host's move into content creation tools.

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Square Market: An Online Market For All Your Artisanal Needs

Having already convinced small businesses and folks to use their phone to buy and sell goods, today Square is announcing Square Market, an online marketplace to, well, buy and sell goods.

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Custom-built Katamari controller is made from yoga ball, DualShock 2 pad, power of the cosmos (video)

Conventional wisdom would suggest that making a for-real Katamari Damacy ball would be tricky, but that didn't stop Chris McInnis, Ron LeBlanc and Tom Gwozdz taking up the challenge. As part of the Nuit Blanche festival in London, Canada (which also included some building-projected gaming), they were able to fashion their very own Katamari ball from a yoga ball, some stickers, wood, an Arduino microcontroller, several optical mice and a dissected DualShock 2 controller. See how it steers after the break.

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Missing red panda from National Zoo found in DC

This undated handout photo provided by the National Zoo shows a red panda that has gone missing from its enclosure at the zoo in Washington. National Zoo spokeswoman Pamela Baker-Masson says animal keepers discovered the male red panda named Rusty was missing on Monday morning. Red pandas are in a separate family from giant pandas and are listed as vulnerable in the wild. They are highly territorial, so Baker-Masson says it?s unlikely that Rusty traveled far from his home. He is likely hiding high in a tree branch. (AP Photo/Smithsonian?s National Zoo, Abby Wood)

This undated handout photo provided by the National Zoo shows a red panda that has gone missing from its enclosure at the zoo in Washington. National Zoo spokeswoman Pamela Baker-Masson says animal keepers discovered the male red panda named Rusty was missing on Monday morning. Red pandas are in a separate family from giant pandas and are listed as vulnerable in the wild. They are highly territorial, so Baker-Masson says it?s unlikely that Rusty traveled far from his home. He is likely hiding high in a tree branch. (AP Photo/Smithsonian?s National Zoo, Abby Wood)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Animal keepers from the National Zoo have captured a red panda in a Washington neighborhood after it went missing from its enclosure at the zoo.

National Zoo spokeswoman Pamela Baker-Masson says the male named Rusty was captured Monday afternoon in a bush in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.

The red panda is being taken to the zoo's animal hospital for a checkup.

Unlike giant pandas, red pandas are not members of the bear family. Red pandas are slightly bigger than a domestic cat and look similar to a raccoon. They are listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Rusty arrived at the zoo in April from the zoo in Lincoln, Neb., and was in quarantine for several weeks until he went on exhibit in early June.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

Zookeepers are searching for a red panda that has gone missing from its enclosure in Washington.

National Zoo spokeswoman Pamela Baker-Masson says animal keepers discovered the male named Rusty was missing Monday morning. They began searching the zoo at 8 a.m.

Unlike giant pandas, red pandas are not members of the bear family. Red pandas are slightly bigger than a domestic cat and look similar to a raccoon. They are listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Red pandas are highly territorial, so Baker-Masson says it's unlikely that Rusty traveled far. He is likely hiding high in a tree branch to hide in the tree canopy.

"Everybody continues to look for him," Baker-Masson said. "As the day heats up, he will likely sleep and hide."

Animal keepers last saw him Sunday evening about 6 p.m. when he was fed and appeared healthy. They believe he may stay in hiding during the day. They are also looking at the possibility that Rusty is sick or that someone took him.

Rusty arrived at the zoo in April from the zoo in Lincoln, Neb., and was in quarantine for several weeks until he went on exhibit in early June. Rusty is vaccinated and is not aggressive, but he is a wild animal and could bite if he became cornered and scared, Baker-Masson said.

The zoo began sending out messages about his disappearance Monday morning on Twitter in case someone sees him at the zoo.

"Unless he was very motivated, he would not wander far from his habitat," Baker-Masson said. "This red panda is not down on the (National) Mall."

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Detroit Photos And Video: Detroit City FC, Diana Ross, Dancing The Jit; More From The Week Of June 9-16

Soccer Supporters Shake The Stands

Meet 600 or more of the most passionate, loyal fans the 313 has ever known.

Endless Love

Berry Gordy talks candidly about his struggles managing Diana Ross, and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/15/berry-gordy-diana-ross_n_3442536.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit&ir=Detroit" target="_blank">the moment he says he realized</a> he loved her. "That was it," he said.

Built Detroit Tough

An employee uses a hammer and an anvil to hammer in copper rivets on a pair of denim jeans at Detroit Denim, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The Commerce Department is scheduled to release monthly business inventories data on June 13.

Jit Down

The editors of HuffPost Detroit are committed to bringing our readers the best of Detroit's jit-dancing videos. Check out this one: jit troupe The League kicks and steps so fast, you'd think they were fast-forwarded. Nah, that's just talent. Hustle on!

Feels Like A Winner

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson reacts to making a catch during an NFL football minicamp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Wanna Buy A Watch?

From the iconic, handmade wood box to a personalized "Thank You" note, the Detroit-made Shinola Runwell watch is all about the custom touch. Watch one of these beauties get unwrapped and explained. Wow.

Modern/Classic

Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Office, Southfield, designed by Minoru Yamasaki. <a href="http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/CAMec3.html" target="_hplink">"Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America"</a> runs at the Cranbrook Art Museum through October 13. Read more <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/14/michigan-modern-design-cranbrook_n_3437045.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit" target="_blank">here</a>.

"Public Meeting"

People wait to go through security before a public meeting with Kevyn Orr, emergency manager for the city of Detroit, not seen, at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, June 10, 2013. Whether Detroit careens into the largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy depends on emergency manager Kevyn Orr's convincing creditors during the next two months that his plan will revive a city plagued by deficits, crime and strained services.

Material Information

Materials are carted to a meeting of creditor representatives during a meeting with Detroit's emergency manager Kevyn Orr in Romulus, Mich., Friday, June 14, 2013. Orr says the city is defaulting on about $2.5 billion of debt. Orr said that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed. Underfunded pension claims will get less.

D-Fault

Detroit's financial collapse, and last-ditch restructuring plan, is the subject of an informative and balanced PBS Newshour segment.

Dimes On The Dollar?

Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr speaks with reporters after a meeting with creditors in Romulus, Mich., Friday, June 14, 2013. Orr says the city is defaulting on about $2.5 billion of debt. Orr said that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed. Under-funded pension claims will get less.

Tender Moment Captured

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, celebrates with Miguel Cabrera after defeating the Minnesota Twins 4-0 in a baseball game, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Minneapolis.

"Detroit Calling"

Put on your techno shorts and dance... or just ponder the alignment of techno and poverty. There's a lot going on in this track. NSFW Language may not be suitable for all listeners.

Those Bands Are Sellouts!

We don't mean it as an insult. Grizzly Bear and The XX's June 12 performance at the Fillmore Detroit was a record-breaker, marking the venue's record 11th sellout of the year.

Photog Has National Geographic Moment

Looks like the AP has an amateur bird-watcher on staff! A bird catches a bug on the infield during a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

Weekley Takes The Stand

Detroit Police Officer Joseph Weekley testifies during his trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter and careless discharge of a firearm causing death, in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Weekley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones. She was killed during a chaotic police raid to find a murder suspect at a Detroit house in 2010.

Boggs, Like You've Never Seen Her

"Most people know me first through this conflict." While we're sure you newshounds have heard of Grace Lee Boggs, this documentary into the civil right activist's youth and early organizing work will open your eyes. See an excerpt from a new doc featuring this 98-year-old icon.

Detroit Photos & Video from the week of June 2-9

Whole Foods opens in Midtown

Shoppers lined up to get a glimpse of the brand new Whole Foods Market, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/detroit-whole-foods-midtown-grocery-opens-_n_3389605.html" target="_blank">which opened Wednesday to much fanfare</a> in Midtown. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/detroit-whole-foods-midtown-grocery-opens-_n_3389605.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see more photos of Whole Foods' opening in Detroit.

The Next Generation

In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013, photo, Jeff Caldwell, 29, right, a chassis assembly line supervisor, checks a vehicle on the assembly line at the Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit. The auto industry is on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.

The Sound of Silence

Carole Hoste, plays piano Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Detroit School of Music, a former Detroit Public School building, where she gives private music lessons in Detroit. This was among dozens of Detroit schools forced to close in recent years as the public school system sank deep into debt and parents sought better education options for their children. A number of former Detroit Public Schools have found new life in the private sector, including as a movie theater, a church and recording studio.

Baby Penguin At Detroit Zoo Gets New Foster Parents

This two-week old macaroni penguin chick being sheltered by foster dad, Tubby, is one of the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/06/baby-penguin-detroit-zoo-foster-parents_n_3397163.html" target="_blank">newest additions to the Detroit Zoo.</a>

Rape Kit Backlog

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, right, addresses the media as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, left, and Attorney General Bill Schuette stand by at a news conference Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Lansing, Mich. Snyder and top law enforcers proposed spending $4 million to test DNA evidence in thousands of unprocessed rape kits in Detroit, saying victims have waited too long for justice and suspected rapists can still be caught for old crimes. After taking over the city's crime lab in 2008, the state discovered more than 11,000 untested rape-evidence boxes dating back 25 years.

Praise!

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez celebrates his solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Mich., Friday, June 7, 2013.

Bizarre Borders

If you think the Canada-U.S. border is one of the most boring places on Earth, you're <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/07/canada-us-border-video_n_3402435.html?just_reloaded=1" target="_blank">in for a surprise</a>. A new video on the quirkier aspects of the border from the popular educational YouTube channel CGPGrey has been watched more than a million times since Wednesday. Read <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/07/canada-us-border-video_n_3402435.html?just_reloaded=1" target="_blank">more.</a>

Orion Music Festival Rocks Belle Isle

Kyle 'Gumby' Gunther of Battlecross poses during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Deftones at Orion

Chino Moreno of Deftones performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dust Bowl

Festivalgoers mosh during the Metallica show at Orion Music Festival on Belle Isle in Detroit on June 9, 2013.

Metallica At Orion

James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Pyrotechnics at Orion

What's that BOOM?! The Metallica light show sends a flare over the evening sky at the Orion Music Festival on June 9, 2013.

Deftones at Orion

Chino Moreno of Deftones performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Gogol Bordello at Orion

Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello performs as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Japandroids at Orion

Brian King (L) and David Prowse of Japandroids perform as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Destroid at Orion

Downlink of Destroid performs as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Photos from May 25-June 2

Prix Party Crashers

C'mon ducks, just because you didn't get tickets to the Grand Prix doesn't mean you get to take a seat on on the track.

Cars & Champagne

Lots of madness at the Belle Isle Grand Prix this weekend. We just hope they're dry cleaning those fire suits. DETROIT, MI - JUNE 01: Mike Conway of England, driver of the #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, celebrates winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park with third-place finisher and teammate Justin Wilson of England, driver of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, on June 1, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Crooning & Cars

Grand Prix attendees got a treat -- Dwele performed on Belle Isle this weekend. DETROIT, MI - MAY 31: Dwele performs at Belle Isle Park on May 31, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)

One Happy Nerd

Gov. Rick Snyder smiles during his keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Friday, May 31, 2013.

Leyland Shows Support For The Troops

DETROIT, MI - MAY 27: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo with First Lieutenant Robert McLean of the Michigan Air National Guard during a ceremony to honor Memorial Day prior to the interleague game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 27, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Pirates 6-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

They Totally Stole The Show

With ESPN in town to peek around Detroit, the organizers of the bid to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/x-games-detroit-party-video_n_3109933.html" target="_blank">have the city host the Summer X Games</a> had no choice but to throw a huge outdoor party to wow the network. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O_IJzpdIRcY" target="_blank">crowd really got into it</a> at Campus Martius on Tuesday, but these two stars-to-be might have been the best part.

Historic Fort Gets A Little Surreal

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/451855601563900/?ref=22" target="_blank">Here's what you missed at Fort Wayne last weekend</a> while you were too busy partying at Movement..

Prehistoric Art

A fire breathing dragon you can ride in? Why not.

A Former Pistons Great Throws In The Towel

<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/01/grant-hill-retires-nba-19-seasons_n_3373108.html" target="_blank">Grant Hill announced he was retiring this week</a>. The Los Angeles Clippers player has put 19 seasons in, but back in 1995 when this shot was taken, he was just drafted out of Duke, playing his first NBA season with the Detroit Pistons and on his way to winning Rookie of the Year. AUBURN HILLS, MI - 1995: Grant Hill #33 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait circa 1995 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Love & Baseball

Redditor ryanfx and HuffPost Weddings were focused on the irritated looking woman in the foreground, but we're busy having our hearts warmed by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/funny-proposal-photo_n_3361135.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit&ir=Detroit" target="_blank">this joyful engagement at a Tigers game in Pittsburgh this week</a>. Any man that proposes while wearing a Verlander jersey is a class act in our book. Too bad they didn't get a win as well!

Detroit Visualized

Illustrator Julie Stewart of Making Ideas Visible created this piece of art from a panel on Detroit's turnaround that included State of Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

A Wet Week

A rainy week got even wetter Thursday when a water main broke, <a href="http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/massive-water-main-break-floods-detroit-streets-forces-rescue" target="_blank">causing extensive flooding</a> near Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.

Mayors At Mackinac

The mayoral forum at the Mackinac Policy Conference might have been barely civil, but the candidates, as evidenced by the perfect look on Lisa Howze's face, managed to pull a few verbal punches.

Getting Schooled

StudentsFirst head Michelle Rhee answers a question from Craig Fahle, host of "The Craig Fahle Show" on WDET 101.9 FM, following her speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

Verlander Bathed In Light

What a shot! BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 1, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Detroit Heads North

We're not sure <em>exactly</em> what's going on in this teaser video from Detroit's 4exit4, but from the looks of it, a town on the northern edge of the Upper Peninsula is about to get some Motor City style.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/16/detroit-photos-video-best-michigan-_n_3451082.html

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Aerobics | Why I Love Aerobics Dvds? ? Article Dashboard - Fitness ...

I tried going to the gym in the evenings and I was yawning in the treadmill all the time, I couldn?t lift a leg, so I said maybe I am a morning person?, Yeah right. Kids are sick, have nightmares and more and my nights are cut into periods of sleep and their shouting : ?Mummy, mummy? (why is that they always want me and not my husband at night ah?). So going to the gym in the morning was pretty impossible, I was going to give up when one of the mothers in my son?s daycare mentiones aerobics dvds, I said ?wow, that could be my solution?.

I started to search online and found some good reviews on aerobic step dvd and cardio dvds and purchased some, my life has changed forever. I am much more energetic, I feel much better, I lost some weight and I gained some muscle.
For the newbies in the area, I put some information together on this aerobics routines, I am now truly an advocate or these dvds and recently purchased kickboxing dvds which are more advanced but I loved them.

What is aerobic exercise?
Aerobics are a type of exercise that makes you sweat and feel your heart beating hard. The blood circulating through your veins is delivering oxygen to every part of your body, if you sustain this level of effort for more than just a few minutes while your heart, lungs, and muscles work overtime, you are doing aerobics exercise.

This rhythmic activity involves large muscle groups. Aerobic exercise makes the lungs work harder as the body?s need for oxygen is increased.

Benefits
* Increased energy levels
* Stress reduction (endorphins are released when you exercise)
* Higher metabolic rate (helps you lose weight even when you are resting)
* Blood pressure reduction and much more.

Aerobics at home
The cheapest options are putting on your favourite aerobics DVDs and dance around your living room.
In time, when you more ?pro? you can buy affordable exercising aids such as steps, skipping ropes, dance mats and more.
Aerobics dvds are a great way to exercise even if you have little time in between your busy day and you can do it in your own living room without driving to the local gym. So even when rains or snow there is no excuse.

The real benefits of aerobic exercise come from constant movement.

How often to train?
For fitness it is recommended to exercise 3 to 5 times a week and for 30-60 minutes, not including warming up at the start and cooling down at the end. But there are theories nowadays that state that even 10-20 minutes every day can do the job.

When to raise your exercise level?
When you exercise try to step up your efforts whenever you reach a comfort zone, you should be out of breath but still capable of speaking when you are exercising, if it is less than that you should be progressing to the next level.

How do I start?
Consult your physician. Then start slowly, if you have been inactive for some time, don?t start training for an hour every day.
If half an hour it?s too much, start with 10 minutes some days and then increase to 15 or 20 minute sessions the next week and so on. Listen to your body.

I really hope that you will find this solution as good as I did, and start training to get all the benefits of a healthier more energetic life.

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Chinese dissident to leave New York University shortly

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who left his home country last year and became a visiting scholar at New York University, will leave the school this summer but will likely remain in the United States, university officials said on Thursday.

Chen made international headlines last year when he escaped house arrest in China's Shandong province, after campaigning for farmers and disabled citizens and exposing forced abortions in China. Chen spent 20 hours on the run before finding refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, prompting urgent negotiations between the two countries and, finally, China's agreement to let him travel to the United States.

Chen, who was born blind and taught himself law, may head to Fordham University Law School, also in New York City, according to a Fordham spokesman who said negotiations were still underway.

Chen could not immediately be reached for comment, but Danica Mills, an interpreter for Chen, said he may release a statement later.

Since moving with his wife and children to New York, working at NYU's U.S.-Asia Law Institute and working to learn English, Chen has continued to criticize China's human rights record, both through NYU forums and elsewhere.

On Thursday, the New York Post, citing an anonymous professor, reported that NYU had asked Chen to leave the school earlier than agreed at the behest of the Chinese authorities for fear that displeasing them would disrupt the construction of an NYU campus in Shanghai.

NYU confirmed that Chen would leave the school, but a spokesman called the Post's report "fanciful and false."

"If it were true, why would NYU have taken Mr. Chen in at the height of the public fervor, and why would the Chinese authorities have given us permissions to move forward with our Shanghai campus AFTER his arrival here?" spokesman John Beckman said in an email. "The plain fact is that these are unrelated matters. In countless hours of conversations involving the establishment of our Shanghai campus, this matter has never come up."

Jerome Cohen, an NYU law professor and friend of Chen who helped broker his departure from China, stated in May 2012, before Chen left Beijing, that he would be at NYU for a year at most.

Cohen had said, in an interview with PBS, "The idea would be, they could come for up to a year. And, at that point, he will be more comfortable with himself. He will be more adjusted to freedom. And he will have to decide, 'What next?'"

Cohen, who is travelling in China, said in a statement that: "No political refugee, even Albert Einstein, has received better treatment by an American academic institution than that received by Chen from NYU, and I am grateful to the university administration for its extraordinary generosity, which could not reasonably be expected to go on indefinitely."

In an interview with Reuters last month, Chen criticized China in the wake of reports that his relatives there had been harassed and mistreated by local authorities, and urged the United States to intervene, saying China had promised that his family would not be targeted.

(Editing by Barbara Goldberg and David Gregorio)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/chinese-dissident-leave-york-university-shortly-222106557.html

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