The US government and the buffoons who staff it continue to build up rhetoric for a future war with Iran. Choice quote today comes from Donald Rumsfeld while in Germany…. “The Iranian regime is today the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism,” Rumsfeld told an annual security conference in Munich where talk of Iran’s nuclear…
Male monkeys feel the pregnancy gain
Scientists are still watching monkeys to see if they can observe the ‘fat ass, junk food, vote for Bush’ effect, but so far American Homo Sapiens seem to be the only species with this peculiar ailment…… Male monkeys feel the pregnancy gain By Clive Cookson Published: February 3 2006 02:00 | Last updated: February 3…
Real-life Groundhog Days studied
I am fascinated by all of the things that can go wrong with the brain. This study deals with chronic deja vu, but another related phenomenon that intrigues me is jamais vu – basically the opposite of deja vu, it is the feeling that things you see all the time are strange and unfamiliar. I…
The coconut temple courier service
15,000 coconuts a day and up to 100,000 on festival days!! Amazing what people can do when they make it a priority. How does a temple in India make sure that it gets 15,000 coconuts a day delivered for its rituals? It simply depends on the faith of its thousands of Hindu devotees who run…
Capitol Police Apologize to Activist Sheehan – New York Times
Oh, they apologized. Must have just been an innocent mistake….. (rofl) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Capitol Police dropped charges against activist Cindy Sheehan on Wednesday and apologized for arresting her in the House of Representatives chamber shortly before President Bush’s State of the Union address. Sheehan, who became a central figure in the U.S….
clowns without borders-usa
I think this is my new favorite non profit organization…. cd clowns without borders-usa CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live in areas of crisis including refugee camps, conflict zones and territories in situations of emergency. We bring levity, contemporary clown/circus oriented performances and workshops into…
Forget charity, stop Africa arms sales-UN official
What? There is something easier we can do to help Africa than sending our used clothing, having big rock concerts, and padding the pockets of corrupt officials? Duh….it’s about time someone said it… cd Reuters AlertNet – Forget charity, stop Africa arms sales-UN official By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – A senior United…
Woman Eats 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
She actually has a training method…and she works at Burger King…. cd Woman Eats 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Yahoo! News NEW YORK – A 100-pound woman ate 26 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes Wednesday at a New York restaurant, winning the World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship. Sonya Thomas won $8,000 for the contest…
Punxsutawney Groundhog Sees His Shadow
Groundhog day is one of those ‘who really gives a shit’ holidays. It is, however, a great movie and a great concept…. It is however, a great movie, and a great concept… It is however, a great movie, and a great concept…. cd Punxsutawney Groundhog Sees His Shadow – Yahoo! News PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Punxsutawney…
Bush: US would defend Israel against Iran – Yahoo! News
Well…here you have it at last in clear and solid terms. The intractiable stance of the dunce that has lead the US into two counterproductive wars already and the easy way to start the next world war. Someone either give Iran the push to attack Isreal, stage an attack on Isreal that appears to be…