On Saturday the EU mandated that all bank deposits in Cyprus pay a 6.75% "stability levy" on the first €100,000 and 9.9% on the excess to help pay for €6 billion of the €10 billion bank bailout. This is despite opposition from the Cyprus finance minister, who stated earlier this month that "there really couldn't be a more stupid idea" and more recently that "I wish I was not the minister to do this". The scale of the bailout is nearly 50% of Cyprus' entire GPD, and many officials are concerned that the money will go to Russian gangsters and oligarchs. The Saturday announcement lead to a run on the ATMs, which caused banks to restrict electronic transfers and set a €400 withdrawal limit. Most ATMs were out of money by the end of the day and a frustrated man threatened one bank with a bulldozer. The plan was scheduled to be voted on by parliament on Sunday, but it has been delayed to Monday and might not be passed by politicians who have heard complaints from their Cypriot constituents all weekend. The Cyprus President warned of total financial collapse and euro exit if it is not approved.
posted by autopilot on Mar 17, 2013 - 107 comments

Haircut Mouse. A short animated film by Michel Gondry.
posted by painquale on Jan 3, 2013 - 10 comments

Two Little Girls Describe The Worst Haircut Ever (SLAudio)
posted by gauche on Jun 27, 2012 - 30 comments

Toy Food : A song by Neal Cicierega. [more inside]
posted by Apropos of Something on Jan 4, 2012 - 9 comments

This is how angora rabbits are sheared to collect their soft fiber which can be spun into yarn and knit into sweaters, mittens and hats.[SLYT] [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Jun 30, 2011 - 47 comments

Filming in North Korea is a bit of an iffy task, and you never know when a minder may decide to confiscate your memory cards or camera. That was a risk I didn’t want to take, so I decided not to reveal to them the fact that my 5D was capable of shooting video. I taped up the back screen with black electrical tape. Pyongyang Style – North Korean Haircut
posted by finite on Mar 14, 2011 - 57 comments

Haircut is a choose-your-own-MUSICAL-youtube-adventure. It is awesome.
posted by juv3nal on Dec 2, 2010 - 17 comments

Nothing says douche like a new haircut. Not your thing? Well, it comes in enough styles for everyone.
posted by MaryDellamorte on Jan 27, 2008 - 62 comments

Barber or hairdresser?(Or perhaps you prefer it uncut?)
posted by jeremias on Apr 22, 2003 - 14 comments