Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies

Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies - Entertainment - smh.com.au

Another legend dies. Most Americans know "Children of the Sun" as it is a staple on classic rock radio. Thanks for the music Billy and may you RIP.

Busted!

This picture cracks me up.

Spitzer First To Crack Open Light of Faraway Worlds | Science Blog

Spitzer First To Crack Open Light of Faraway Worlds | Science Blog

At this rate what will we be seeing in another 20 years? Bring on the future.

Man mistakes porn DVD as woman's cries for help

JS Online: Man mistakes porn DVD as woman's cries for help

Oops!

Planned Van Halen tour hits roadblock >> liveDaily

Van Halen News: Planned Van Halen tour hits roadblock >> liveDaily: "Earlier this month, Van Halen issued a press release in which the group announced it was hitting the road with Roth in tow for the first time since the mid-'80s. The announcement promised 40 shows featuring Roth, group co-founders Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son, who was to take over on stage for fired original bassist Michael Anthony."


The train wreck never even left the station. Not that I'm surprised one bit.

It is NOT Presidents Day!!!

Today is Washington's Birthday, not President's day!!! There is no "President's Day". Happy Birthday George.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Presidents Day

The 2006 MelRock Awards & 2007 Preview

Andrew McNeice has up his 2006 awards. A good read if you're a fan of melodic rock.

The 2006 MelRock Awards & 2007 Preview

Toys R Us and Hooters Sign

Toys R Us and Hooters Sign, originally uploaded by matneym.

I've probably driven by this dozens of times in Fairview Heights but I just noticed it today. Gave me a good laugh

Science versus Faith

Says it all.

Wellington Grey - Miscellanea

Spice Girls to reunite

Spice Girls to reunite | Music | This is London: "All five former members of the Girl Power phenomenon are said to be agreed in principle to a charity concert in London followed by a national tour."

Who saw that one coming eh?

:-)

The Shower - differences between women and men

The video says it all.

The Police on the Grammy Awards

The reunited Police just played 'Roxanne' on the Grammy Awards and they sounded and looked as good as ever. Bring on the tour!

Md. Bill Would Put GPS Devices on Truant Students

Md. Bill Would Put GPS Devices on Truant Students

More big brother. What is the world coming to?

Al-Qaeda 'praying for Obama win' | NEWS.com.au

Looks like Mr. Howard is making his feelings known on US politics at the moment.

Al-Qaeda 'praying for Obama win' | NEWS.com.au: "PRIME Minister John Howard has launched a broadside against US presidential hopeful Barack Obama, warning his victory could destroy Iraq and prospects for peace in the Middle East."

Global Rich List

Global Rich List

I'm # 49,322,169 or in the top 0.82% richest people in the world. But with my travels in the military I know I'm well off compared to some of the people I've seen.

USDA may allow China to import chickens to U.S.

McClatchy Washington Bureau | 02/09/2007 | USDA may allow China to import chickens to U.S.: "WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to allow China, where 14 people have died of bird flu since 2003, to sell chicken to the United States."

Why in the hell would we need to import chickens to eat here in the US? This is just nuts.

Student is given a stiff penalty

The Sun Online - News: Student is given a stiff penalty: "Student is given a stiff penalty"

And as always, check out Page3 when visiting the Sun.

;-)

Paraplegic allegedly 'dumped' on skid row - Los Angeles Times

Paraplegic allegedly 'dumped' on skid row - Los Angeles Times

Just plain wrong. Someone needs to be held accountable. We're the most powerful nation on earth militarily yet we do this to our own citizens. Power is nothing if this is what we are becoming, all because of money. Disgusting.

PINK CREAM 69: 'In10sity' Release Date Set

2007 is definitely going to be a good year for music. Along with Thunder's latest and upcoming releases from Magnum & Rush one of my other favourite bands has a new CD coming out in March. Better start saving up some cash.

BLABBERMOUTH.NET - PINK CREAM 69: 'In10sity' Release Date Set

I'm a PC, I'm a Mac, I'm Linux!

This one is for you Scott! LOL!!!

Doomsday' vault design unveiled

An interesting idea. The only problem is that if there is a catastrophe who will have the means to get to the island?

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | 'Doomsday' vault design unveiled

Man gets breakfast tattoo on head

Man gets breakfast tattoo on head

He should have gotten a tattoo of a brain so at least he would have one.

Senator to propose surveillance of illegal images | CNET News.com

How much more of big brother can we take and continue to call ourselves a free nation?
Senator to propose surveillance of illegal images | CNET News.com: "

A forthcoming bill in the U.S. Senate lays the groundwork for a national database of illegal images that Internet service providers would use to automatically flag and report suspicious content to police."

Washington initiative would require married couples to have kids

Washington initiative would require married couples to have kids

While this has no chance of ever passing it does however point out the silliness of one argument some use against same sex marriage. If marriage is for the purpose of procreation and should therefore exclude homosexuals then why shouldn't it exclude those hetero couples that also don't have children?

Watching America

This is a great site to see what the other news agencies and countries around the world are saying about the United States, good and bad. How can we as Americans understand and relate to what is going on if we can't see how the world sees us? I wish more Americans would look past their own personal world and see what is going on globally? The world keeps getting smaller every day. Everyone is your neighbour now.

Watching America: "America's Public Intelligence Agency

RUSH - Snakes And Arrows Album Title Rumor Holding Up; First Single Title Rumored

Woooohoooo!

RUSH - Snakes And Arrows Album Title Rumor Holding Up; First Single Title Rumored> News

Pandora Internet Radio - Find New Music, Listen to Free Web Radio

Been playing around with Pandora this evening and so far it's been quite interesting. I've heard a few new bands that I'm going to have to check out.

Pandora Internet Radio - Find New Music, Listen to Free Web Radio

Murdoch: Big media has less sway on Internet

So Fox reports, you decide...oh really? Not according to Mr. Murdoch after reading what he said in this interview. Sounds more like "we promote, we decide"...the very thing the conservatives tend to rail about the rest of the media doing. How can you trust Fox news, if you ever did at all after reading this from the man who runs it.

Murdoch: Big media has less sway on Internet:

"Asked if his News Corp. managed to shape the agenda on the war in Iraq, Murdoch said: 'No, I don't think so. We tried.' Asked by Rose for further comment, he said: 'We basically supported the Bush policy in the Middle East...but we have been very critical of his execution.'"

Endangered cranes killed in Fla. storms

This is just really sad.

Endangered cranes killed in Fla. storms - Yahoo! News

Packers QB Favre to return for 17th year - Yahoo! News

Glad to see Brett coming back for another year. The Packers looked good at the end of the season.

Packers QB Favre to return for 17th year - Yahoo! News

Matt Groening talks about Futurama's comeback - TV Squad

I love Futurama and am ecstatic that it is coming back!
Matt Groening talks about Futurama's comeback - TV Squad

Florida to Shift Voting System With Paper Trail - New York Times

This is a good thing. There is just too much uncertainty and the chance of fraud with these voting machines, especially with no paper trail. We use paper ballots here in Illinois with no problem.

Florida to Shift Voting System With Paper Trail - New York Times

'Aqua Teen' Incident Begs Question: Have We Become Too Paranoid?

My answer is yes, people are way too paranoid. It is smart to be conscious of your surroundings but come on people, this was a bunch of blinking LED lights in the shape of cartoon character. If something simple like this can cause such a panic and disruption of a major city we really do have problems.
'Aqua Teen' Incident Begs Question: Have We Become Too Paranoid?