Bush submits new terror detainee bill - Yahoo! News

Can we just stomp on the Constitution a few more time for fun? What is this country coming to?
Bush submits new terror detainee bill - Yahoo! News

Unfortunately this quote from Star Wars is so relevant: "So this is how liberty dies, to the sound of thunderous applause" - Padme.

Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade -- Alleged Cover Up - TMZ.com

Mel, Mel, Mel...maybe he's been taking lessons from Ann Coulter. I've loved him in his movies but he seems to need some help.

Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade -- Alleged Cover Up - TMZ.com

Tonights playlist

Tonight's playlist.

Tornado Friday!

Well, I've finally got my internet service back up so I'm catching up. If you didn't hear we had 2 tornadoes blow through Troy last Friday. We were lucky at the Matney house and only had some minor damage, nothing that can't be easily fixed. Many of my neighbours weren't as lucky. We were without power for just over 24 hours. I've never seen so many trees down and destruction from a storm in my life. Below are a few links that show some of the damage in the area.

KSDK NewsChannel 5 - Photogallery

Storm photos

At one point over half a million people throughout the St. Louis area had no power. Even today some still don't have it back. Thankfully all my friends and family are safe.

Vacation Photos

Finally getting around to posting some photos from my vacation out to Oregon earlier in the month. Enjoy!

Vacation Photos

Spanish MPs push for apes' rights

An interesting concept and sure to generate a lot of controversy. This very subject has been in quite a few science fiction books that I have read over the years. As our understanding of animals, intelligence and how animals communicate increase I forsee more of this kind of debate.

BBC NEWS | Europe | Spanish MPs push for apes' rights

Daughter discovers birth-mom is co-worker

This is an awesome and amazing story.
Daughter discovers birth-mom is co-worker

Politicians need not abandon religion - Yahoo! News

An interesting article by Senator Obama.

Politicians need not abandon religion - Yahoo! News

Pink Floyd Founder Dies - Yahoo! News

I've never been a big fan of Pink Floyd but there is no denying their impact on rock music history. Without Syd there would have been no Pink Floyd. May he RIP.

Pink Floyd Founder Dies - Yahoo! News

Fallen Wiccan soldier left with no memorial

This is downright shameful. This man died serving his country and the VA treats him like this soley because his religion is Wicca. Shame on the VA!

Chron.com | Fallen Wiccan soldier left with no memorial

Magnumania in Oregon

Here's one of me with me Magnumania shirt at Crater Lake, Oregon.