Monthly Archives: December 2006
Violent Acres – How To Fight
I like reading this crazy bitch’s blog, violentacres.com. Check out this piece, “How To Fight”.
Convoy Ambushed In Iraq
This convoy of 18 wheelers in Iraq, run by the private contractor Halliburton, came under fire on September 20, 2005. The video taken by one of the drivers has surfaced, and it is unbelievably scary to watch. You really get … Continue reading
Hidden Message In Clothing Label
Manufactured in USA, sold in France, hidden message on label translated reads:
Origin Of Names Used On The Simpsons
Here is a really interesting piece on Wikipedia about the origin of the names used on Matt Groening’s, The Simpsons. Most of them are from Matt’s family and Portland neighborhood, others are references to his favorite works.
Real Estate Bubble – Truth In Advertising
Somebody placed this ad in a major newspaper in the style of a get rich quick scheme, only touting the reverse, such as “Enable investors to buy new condos and houses with maximum leverage so that 40% of all new … Continue reading
Border Fence Company Hires Illegal Immigrants
The company contracted to build the border fence on the US border with Mexico has been fined $5 million for hiring illegal immigrants. Here’s more
The Crab Nebula
The Hubble Telescope just returned the most detailed pictures ever taken of the Crab Nebula, breathtaking. Here’s more
Cricket Commits Suicide Because Of Parasitic Worm
The gordian worm make itself home inside the cricket, then when it’s ready to move on, it injects a chemical into the cricket’s brain that causes it to commit suicide. At that point the worm is able to leave the … Continue reading
Ted Johnson In Critical Condition
Ted Johnson is listed in critical condition after undergoing surgery to repair bleeding in his brain, it remains unclear if the Democratic Senator from South Dakota will be returning to work anytime soon. If he is unable to serve, the … Continue reading