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Army Strong
Has anyone seen the new U.S. Army commercials with the slogan, “Army Strong”? Did anyone besides myself think, “Army Strong. Army SMASH!”
This Week in Traffic: 19 Jan 2007
Amusing Headline This is only included for the Headline: “Zipper Repairs Snarls Traffic for Hours.” Dancing Traffic Cop Title says it all… DUI vs. Non-DUI Fatalities Russell Sadler has some good points regarding the amount of attention paid to alcohol-related traffic fatalities. However, one of his main points is off the mark. He says: We …
Helm's Deep in Candy!
I don’t like to blatantly steal posts from people, so credit goes where it is due. Thanks to PZ Meyers for pointing me toward this post at MissedManners with a scale model of the battle of Helm’s Deep in candy (or is this the second battle of Helm’s Deep? Was it called Helm’s Deep immediately …
Over 50 Search Engine
Here’s a search engine that is age-relevant. Grandad may want to be aware…
Wal-Mart is Not Evil?
I’ve never jumped on the “Wal-Mart is Evil!” bandwagon. I agree that Wal-Mart pursues some disappointing business practices, but they are hardly the first, or only, large company to do so. They get more crap because they are so close to the consumer. But! Wal-Mart is pushing an eco-friendly way to light our communities! They …
The Night Before Christmas…
…and all through the house, the trees are being decorated, by crazy felines who have owners who document their every move. Happy Christmas Eve, everyone.
Bunny Loving!
This one is for all the bunny lovers out there. Especially Annie. Gacked from myconfinedspace via Pharyngula.
A Traitor to her Sex
This evening on NPR’s All Things Considered, Nadia Colin (spelling uncertain) of Texas was quoted saying that women shouldn’t be elected president. She said, “Coming from Texas, I think the majority of us feel that with a male leader we feel safer. I would not vote for a woman president, ever.” It is the year …
Freaky Optical Illusion
Try this link on for size. You’ll have to look at the image before the rest of this post will make sense. If you don’t believe that the diamonds are identical shades of grey (and I didn’t either), pull out your favorite jpg editor or color sampler and prove it. Even knowing they are the …