The New York Nerd

I like reading this crazy bitch’s blog, violentacres.com. Check out this piece, “How To Fight”.

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 a perspective of what it’s like to be over there. ABC Network ran a great exclusive report, which you can watch here.

Manufactured in USA, sold in France, hidden message on label translated reads:

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.

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 homes are purchased as investments”

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 Hubble Telescope just returned the most detailed pictures ever taken of the Crab Nebula, breathtaking. Here’s more

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 cricket’s body. Look how big this thing is, so gross!

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 Republican Governor will appoint a replacement. If he appoints a Republican I propose that everyone, from all over the country, travels to the South Dakota Governor’s office and protests. A Republican appointment would shift the balance of power away from the Dems in Washington. The people elected a Democratic Senator, why should the government be allowed to appoint a Republican. I think we have a duty to shake the cage if this tragedy occurs.

We are wishing you a speedy recovery Senator Johnson.