Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Kosovo Declares its Independence
At 3pm local time, Kosovo declared its independence, making it one of the poorest European nations.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Wow
A new way to let go of all that anger you have built up inside of you. That is what this lady says anyway. Bitch, I don't think that's anger.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Perfect Valentine's Day song for your sweetie
NSFW(language)
Whole skit is good but the song starts at about 4 mins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyBjvB-7m68
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
has anywone posted this yet?
Radiohead announce North American Tour
February 12, 2008 03:11 PM - Posted by Jonathan
No, the site's not dead. Yes, it will be back with a whole new design sometime soon. In the meantime, it was announced today that Radiohead's tour in North America is going to happen this May.
RADIOHEAD has confirmed the dates and venues to be visited on the first segment of its upcoming North American tour. They are:
May 5 - Cruzan Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, Florida
May 6 - Ford Amphitheatre - Tampa, Florida
May 8 - Lakewood Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Georgia
May 9 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, North Carolina
May 11 - Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge - Bristow, Virginia
May 14 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - St Louis, Missouri
May 17 - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Houston, Texas
May 18 - Superpages.com Center - Dallas, Texas
Pre-sale for the above dates will begin February 14 via W.A.S.T.E. with general on-sales following on February 16.
The second half of the North American tour will follow the band's summer tour of the UK and Europe.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Dudes...
can we stop fuckin' around and get real for a second? It's time to prioritize certain things.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's over!
Today, a courageous and bipartisan effort was made to protect telecommunications companies from the American people.
The Dodd amendment stripping retroactive immunity from the FISA bill failed 31-67. The Republican bloc marched lockstep, opposing the amendment 49-0. Eighteen Democrats joined the Republicans.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
**UPDATE**
You may recall that I mentioned that the version of the FISA bill passed by the House was quite different from the Intelligence Committee bill which will today be passed in the Senate. The good folks over at Firedoglake have a petition going that implores the members of the House to stand firm and not pass a new bill which mirrors that of the Senate. Take a moment to sign it.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Collaborators
An assessment or two of the leadership of Reid and Pelosi during this Congressional session.
B wears womens' underwear!
Now that I have your attention, what's the word on the May trip?
An for anyone interested, the NO Jazz fest lineup is out - 2nd weekend looks better than the first.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Waterboarding
Given the recent revelations that US officials performed waterboarding on several prisoners shortly after 9/11, and US Attorney General Michael Mukasey's refusal to open an investigation into the affair, this piece by a former JAG officer and current judge/law professor on the matter is timely.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sydney to London in 5 hours
British firm Reaction Engines has designed a hypersonic plane capable, in theory, of transporting 300 passengers at a speed of 3,000 mph.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Super Bowl Ads Are Designed To Fuel Mindless Buying
"Recession? How About $2.7 Million for a 30-Second Ad?"
Saturday, February 2, 2008
What the world Eats
A TIME photo-essay on the weekly eating habits and expenditures of families throughout the world. Notice how families from western countries don't have favorite recipes, but merely favorite foods.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Giuliani's Campaign Most Unsuccessful in History
$50 Million for 1 delegate. It couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy.
Telecom Immunity Update
It has come to this:
Monday will see the Senate Intelligence Bill come before the house, and all proposed amendments will receive a vote. The bill itself includes a provision providing retroactive immunity to those companies who participated in warrantless surveillance of Americans. Senator Dodd and Senator Feingold have proposed an amendment that will strip the bill of this provision. If they can manage to find 51 votes, then there will be no immunity provision in the final bill. Contact your Senators (even if they are dedicated Republicans) and ask them to support the Dodd/Feingold amendment.
**UPDATE**
Glenn Greenwald is claiming that the Dodd/Feingold amendment will need to get 60 votes, per the agreement. There is almost no chance of this happening. Tune in Monday to see our Senate sanction a crime against the American people!
I should note that the House passed version of the FISA bill that is substantially different from the one before the Senate. If the Senate passes the Intelligence Committee's bill on Monday, with the immunity provision, then there will have to be some reconciliation. There will be pressure on the House to pass a bill identical to the Senate version. So this fight isn't over yet.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
New Walmart Line Of Fine Wines
Wal-Mart announced that, sometime in 2008, it will begin offering customers a new discount item ---- Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery of Modesto California to produce the beverage at an affordable price, in the $2 - $5 range.
Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to put a bottle of "Wal-Mart" brand into their shopping carts, but"there is a market for inexpensive wine," said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at University of Arkansas , Bentonville. "But the right name is important."
Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name
for the Wal-Mart wine brand.
The top surveyed names in order of popularity were:
10. Chateau Traileur Parc
9. White Trashfindel
8. Big Red Gulp
7. World Championship Riesling
6. NASCARbernet
5. Chef Boyardeaux
4. Peanut Noir
3. I Can't Believe it's not Vinegar
2. Grape Expectations
1. Nasti Spumante
The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either
white meat (possum) or red meat (squirrel).
P.S. Don't bother writing back that this is a hoax. I know
possum is not a white meat.
__________________
And I thought it was bullshit...
Saw this on cracked.com, and had to see if they exaggerated. Turns out nope, not one bit.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
For anyone else who's following the FISA Telecom Immunity debate
I say "anyone else" 'cause I know Jon's got this shit on lockdown.
So here's how the senators voted.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Snipes supplanted as the blackest thing in the universe?
I dunno. Don't think I can side with science this time...
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Why are healthcare costs so high?
We've all heard it said that frivolous lawsuits are to blame. In 2001, malpractice claims accounted for 0.46% of total healthcare spending in the United States. A decade ago, administrative overhead accounted for a staggering 31% of total healthcare expenditures. But perhaps things have changed in the last decade... or perhaps not.
Why are administrative costs so high? A study in California offers an answer.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Telecom Immunity Update **UPDATED**
I realize that most of you probably aren't interested in this issue, but take my word for it that this is a important test for the rule of law in this country. The Republicans are going to force a vote on a permanent FISA bill, and Harry Reid has determined to bring to the floor a bill containing the provisions for immunity for companies that participated in warrantless surveillance. The legality of this issue should be decided in a courtroom, not in Congress. This measure would effectively strip citizens of their right to redress in a court of law.
Those of us who oppose this measure have an ally in Sens. Dodd and Feingold. But we need more. Dodd was drafted into the movement by concerned citizens. Now, an attempt is being made to add another champion to our ranks: former Senator John Edwards. The folks at Firedoglake have more on this. Take the time to click on the link and write John Edwards an email requesting his leadership.
**UPDATE**
Harry Reid has thrown down the gauntlet to the opponents of telecom immunity.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Medical Marijuana and The 2008 Presidential Candidates
Sorry if its not your jam, but heres a few of the candidates positions on a not so well know campaign issue
Mitt Romney:
This one made me cringe. While I don't think the question was really fair (it seems baited and the cameraman is incredibly callous) his response sucks as well.
Huckabee:
lol
McCain:
"Not Yet" good point on the medical use expanding into other "medical" uses though
Giuliani:
Fails again
Clinton:
"More research blah blah" aka "hmm...ill try and put this off some more while im in office"
Theres plenty of studies out there already
Obama:
We all know he used to get high. Pretty brief, but says he would not prosecute for medical use
Ron Paul:
Good Call
Dolphins doing delphine things
The soundtrack is weak - it sounds like a slight reprise of "The Candy Man" from Willy Wonka.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Dave Odom resigns at the end of the season
Maybe we can dig up Dean Smith to coach the Cocks. You know what, fuck it. Spurrier coaches basketball from now on.
We Shall Overcome
A Bill Moyers essay on MLK, LBJ, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Providing some insight into the recent dustup between Clinton and Obama.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Twice in 3 Days
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
351 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2008
...WINTRY WEATHER CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AND THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN IN GEORGIA ON SATURDAY AND
SATURDAY EVENING...
.LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPING OVER THE NORTHWEST GULF OF MEXICO WILL
SWING EAST ACROSS NORTHERN FLORIDA AND THEN NORTHEAST UP THE
GEORGIA AND CAROLINA COAST TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
MOISTURE WILL BE BROUGHT UP OVER THE COOL AIRMASS NOW IN PLACE
ACROSS THE AREA. THE PRECIPITATION WILL INITIALLY BEGIN AS RAIN
OVER ALL BUT THE FAR NORTHERN COUNTIES OF CHESTERFIELD AND
LANCASTER WHERE A MIX OF SNOW AND RAIN IS EXPECTED.
AS THE LOW PASSES TO THE EAST...COLDER AIR WILL BEGIN MOVING
ACROSS THE AREA ALLOWING THE RAIN TO BECOME MIXED WITH AND CHANGE
TO SNOW LATER SATURDAY. THE SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE WITH AN INCH
POSSIBLE BEFORE ALL PRECIPITATION ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT.
Yeah, I got your bionic contact lense. I got your bionic contact lense right here.
Sucks about the rabbits, though.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Worst thing I've seen in '08
http://cfn.scout.com/2/720771.html
I am greatful to see the cocks on this list but that is rediculous to put Ohio State at #1.
Until they prove they can beat a SEC team they should never be ranked ahead of one.
Telecom Immunity Update: Senate Preparing to Screw Us
Harry Reid et al. are preparing to bring up once again the Intelligence Committee version of the FISA bill, which includes immunity for telecommunications companies involved in warrantless surveillance. Harry Reid ownes from $15,001 and $50,000 in the Dow Jones Telecomunication Index Fund, and received $22,000 in contributions from AT&T during the 2001-2006 election cycle.
Meanwhile, donations from these companies to Sen. Rockefeller, one of their most vocal champions, amounted to $42,000 in 2007.
Conflict of interest much, you old men?
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Could it Be? Accumulation in SC?
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EST THURSDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN COLUMBIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EST THURSDAY.
A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN...MIXED WITH SNOW AND SLEET WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING.
THERE MAY BE A PERIOD OF LIGHT SNOW AND SOME LIGHT ACCUMULATION IS
POSSIBLE. LESS THAN AN INCH IS EXPECTED. THE PRECIPITATION WILL
CHANGE TO RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
Can Everyone See Blog and Sidebar ?
Or is the sidebar being put under the blog still?
Everyone's display is different and everything is fitting on my screen so I need you guys to tell me any issues you guys are having.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Changes to the Blog
As you can see, I have made a couple of changes to the blog. What do you guys think?
Like the size, color, etc...
Your input is greatly appreciated..
And don't forget to check out http://www.frymedaddy.com/ (coming soon in the very near future).
Cops come and try to snatch my crops...
Cops and the media inflate the value of seized drugs. Who knew?
New Battery Technology
We were talking about this last night.
Here is another new battery technology to replace double and triple A batteries.
http://www.physorg.com/news76869631.html
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