Yahoo! News - Clyde Drexler Tops Hall of Fame Inductees

I'm not much of an NBA fan but Clyde was the glide. Congratulations, you deserve to be there Clyde.

Yahoo! News - Clyde Drexler Tops Hall of Fame Inductees

Posting - Steampowered.com - Mirrored by Trials-shack.co.uk

LOL!!!!

Posting - Steampowered.com - Mirrored by Trials-shack.co.uk

To the MAN who DID his hoochie on my hood!! \@@/ (PIC) - w4m

LOL! LOL! LOL!!!

To the MAN who DID his hoochie on my hood!! \@@/ (PIC) - w4m

Russina School Siege Ends in Violence

What can you say? Sad, very sad...

washingtonpost.com | Camera Works

The New York Times > Magazine > How to Reinvent the G.O.P.

A good article on the state of the GOP.
The New York Times > Magazine > How to Reinvent the G.O.P.

CNN.com - Doctors grow new jaw in man's back - Aug 27, 2004

Wow!
CNN.com - Doctors grow new jaw in man's back - Aug 27, 2004

Yahoo! News - Almost Half of Video Gamers Cutting TV Use --Study

Is this any surprise with the crap they show on network tv?

Yahoo! News - Almost Half of Video Gamers Cutting TV Use --Study

Yahoo! News - U.S. Women Beat Brazil for Soccer Gold

Yahoo! News - U.S. Women Beat Brazil for Soccer Gold: Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Chastain, Joy Fawcett and Kristine Lilly go out on top. Thanks for the memories ladies. It's been a joy to watch you.

No Girls Allowed

Interesting article on the lack of women guitar heroes.

No Girls Allowed

20 years ago today...

20 years ago today I was just starting basic training. Funny how it seems like yesterday but then again it's been an entire life time. But now my time on active duty is getting short as my retirment date draws near I tend to be looking back at what I've done. I'm proud of my service but am looking forward to becoming a civilian. But somehow I doubt I'll ever be truly civilian. Either way it's been a fun ride.

Joseph Roeser, 1922 - 2004

The phone rang this morning and I knew something was wrong as we never get phone calls early. It was my mom and dad calling to let me know that my grandfather had just passed away. He went peacefully thank goodness. Joseph Roeser was WWII vet, a loving husband, father and my grandfather.

RIP Grandpa.

Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe

A very unusual story.

Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe

Just plain strange

And they say Star Trek fans are strange...

LOL!

Golden Gate Garrison Gallery - Calkins Wedding - Children's Fairyland Oakland -CA - Aug. 12 2004

Timebomb ready to blow

Oi!

Timebomb ready to blow

MSNBC - File-sharing software wins major victory

A major victory for the public in my opinion. Just because something may be used illegally doesn't mean that it should be banned all together.

MSNBC - File-sharing software wins major victory

Wheel Woes For Mars Rover

A little setback, but it's amazing what technology is capable of, and even more amazing what the rovers have accomplished.

Wheel Woes For Mars Rover

When mankind does get to Mars we need to make sure we save these machines somehow as a tribute to the men and women who dream of going into space.

Facts on Farts

All your questions answered! :-)

Facts on Farts

BBspot - Atheist Still Unconvinced After Meeting with God

LOL!!!

BBspot - Atheist Still Unconvinced After Meeting with God

Real in online music price war

BBC NEWS Business - Real in online music price war

I believe the price for downloading digital songs needs to be in the .25 range before it really takes off but Real may just take a bite out of Apple with this one. Either way it's good news for consumers.

The Conscience of Joe Darby

A story everyone should read.

The Conscience of Joe Darby

Outline of a Doctrine of French Policy by Alexandre Kojeve - Policy Review, No. 126

Good read if you are interested in this kind of thing.

Outline of a Doctrine of French Policy by Alexandre Kojeve - Policy Review, No. 126

Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed

I don't know if I should laugh or be worried that this is a children's book.

Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed: A Small Lesson in Conservatism

A Wiccan wins one in South Carolina

The State | 08/12/2004 | A Wiccan wins one in South Carolina

Quoting the end of the story:

"While Great Falls chews on its defeat, the plaintiff Wynne seeks surcease. Her home has been vandalized nine times. Hoodlums have killed her cat and hanged its gutted body. Someone put sand in the gas tank of her truck. Townspeople have ostracized her. Even so, she comes across over the telephone as the most cheerful Witch I ever met. My acquaintance is limited, to be sure, but in this one I stand on the lady’s side."

Yeah, that sounds like the Christian and American thing to do to a fellow American.
The people in that town should be ashamed.

The Penis Prank: Do Those Penis Enlargement Pills Really Work?

Something to make you laugh...

The Penis Prank: Do Those Penis Enlargement Pills Really Work?

ABCNEWS.com : Digital Cameras May Delete History

Months ago I made a decision to keep all the photos I take with my digital camera for many of the reasons mentioned in this article. They are snapshots in time that would be lost forever just because I didn't like them at the moment. How many of us have enjoyed the memories of looking at goofy photos taken years ago. The memories all flood back. Just because it's easy to delete them doesn't mean we should. It's part of our life, good and bad.

ABCNEWS.com : Digital Cameras May Delete History: "Don't Touch That Button!"

Genetic Material May Help Make Nano-Devices

This is just incredible to me. The progress being made in science in just mind boggling. How much will our lives change in just the next 10 years? Stay tuned!

Genetic Material May Help Make Nano-Devices

Bush V Kerry

A picture says a...

http://www.11oh1.net/albums/lj/bushvkerry.jpg

Current Electoral Vote Predictor 2004

It's going to be a wild one this year...

Current Electoral Vote Predictor 2004

MelodicRock.com Interviews: Magnum

A nice interview with Tony and Bob from Magnum. See you on the tour!

MelodicRock.com Interviews: Magnum.

Lockergnome's Political Geeks

Wow! My first actual "writing" gig. It's not paid but who cares? I'm doing this for fun just like my personal blog here. The whole concept behind this channel at Lockergnome is right up my alley so subscribe and read what we have to say.
Lockergnome's Political Geeks

Yahoo! News - Millions in U.S. Face Mega-Wave from Island Collapse

Better check that insurance policy...

Yahoo! News - Millions in U.S. Face Mega-Wave from Island Collapse

BBC NEWS | Politics | Grins banned from passport pics

It's just keeps getting more ridiculous every day. All in the name of safety of course.

BBC NEWS | Politics | Grins banned from passport pics

Ordered to just walk away

:-(

Ordered to just walk away

MSNBC - Al Qaeda's Pre-Election Plot

Fantastic article.

MSNBC - Al Qaeda's Pre-Election Plot

Black Box Voting - Bev Harris - BlackBoxVoting.org

Black Box Voting - Bev Harris - BlackBoxVoting.org

If you have concerns about electronic voting this is a site to bookmark.

Virtual fences to herd Wi-Fi cattle

New Scientist | New Technology

Now if they could just find a virtual way to clean out the calf pens farmers would have it made.

Article: Stealth wallpaper keeps company secrets safe | New Scientist

Article: Stealth wallpaper keeps company secrets safe| New Scientist

But will your co-workers be able to find you? LOL!

CNN.com - Source: Keyes will challenge Obama - Aug 6, 2004

CNN.com - Source: Keyes will challenge Obama - Aug 6, 2004

Republican standards:

Hillary does this in New York: Bad Thing.
Keyes does this in Illinois: It's Ok.

Keyes on Hillary in 2000:

"I deeply resent the destruction of federalism represented by Hillary Clinton's willingness to go into a state she doesn't even live in and pretend to represent people there. So I certainly wouldn't imitate it."

And what party is talking about a candidate flip flopping? Double standards indeed.

Mars Water Search Continues, Saturn Probe Brings Surprises

More interesting stuff from the space front.

VOANews.com

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Hubble hit by instrument failure

Damn...
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Hubble hit by instrument failure

CNN.com - 'OutKast' not allowed in Kansas libraries - Aug 6, 2004

Those who know what's best for us must rise and save us from ourselves.

CNN.com - 'OutKast' not allowed in Kansas libraries - Aug 6, 2004

NP: Magnum - Brand New Morning

It's not due out until later this month but Magnum's Brand New Morning is bloody well fantastic! Besides Rush this is my favourite band. It doesn't get much better than this.



It's due out August 30th in Europe. Release date in Japan is the 25th and that release will have a bonus track "Dreamland". Guess I'll be buying two copies for the collection.

Telegraph | News | Eat your heart out, Dracula - scientists turn blood into biscuits and chocolate

Somehow I just don't see this catching on.

Telegraph | News | Eat your heart out, Dracula - scientists turn blood into biscuits and chocolate

MSNBC - Dutch lawmakers mull banning toe licking

LOL!!!

MSNBC - Dutch lawmakers mull banning toe licking

German Toilets

After living in Germany for 4 years I can relate to this article. LOL!

German Toilets

Ireland is 'lost' island of Atlantis

An interesting theory...

Ireland is 'lost' island of Atlantis

FCC lets TiVo users send shows 'anywhere they go' Technology gets approval

For once a little good news on this front.

Forbes.com: FCC lets TiVo users send shows 'anywhere they go' Technology gets approval

Soon, mobiles to run on your body's energy! - News Details, Webindia123.com

This is how the Matrix started.

Soon, mobiles to run on your body's energy! - News Details, Webindia123.com

Bill calls for establishment of international court of anti-Semitic crimes

What is Israel going to do? Go kidnap people and bring them to trial there? Absolutely nuts...

Maariv International

RFID: Getting Under Your Skin?

Fortune.com - Peter Lewis - On Tech - RFID: Getting Under Your Skin?

Mark of the beast? The loss of our freedom? I can see the day ahead where this will be "mandatory". When it does freedom is dead. :-(

New N. Korean Missiles Said to Threaten U.S.

New N. Korean Missiles Said to Threaten U.S.

Oh goodie. That just makes my day...

Does Hatch have iPod, TiVo, Google and Legos in his sights?

Salt Lake Tribune - Utah

Does this guy even have a clue about technology? Consumers are not the enemy! Talk about being in the hip pocket of big business...

team america

I'm sure this one will make people mad on both sides of the political spectrum. That means I'll be seeing it.

team america

InfoWorld: Linux startup develops David to take on Windows Goliath

InfoWorld: Linux startup develops David to take on Windows Goliath: August 03, 2004: By : PLATFORMS

If this is true it certainly would make moving to Linux easier for people. I stil say though that as Linux grows in popularity the more problems there will be. But competition and choices is a good thing for all of us.

TCS: Tech Central Station - The Dragon Stirs

TCS: Tech Central Station - The Dragon Stirs

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The cold war with Russia may be over but it's alive and well with the Chinese. The only problem is that the US doesn't want to acknowledge it. Time to wake up folks. Trouble is a stirring.

BBC NEWS | Politics | ID card plans 'badly thought out'

BBC NEWS | Politics | ID card plans 'badly thought out'

I still fail to see how mandatory ID cards will stop terrorists. What purpose do they serve other than for the government to keep track of your every move? Are foreign tourists going to be issued a temporary one to track them during their visits? Weren't the 9/11 hijackers foreign? Having an ID card wouldn't have stopped them.

I know this is being considered in the US also but I still have to ask why?

GOP flier: Don't trust Florida voting machines

GOP flier: Don't trust Florida voting machines

I don't live in Florida but I don't trust these machines and would definitely follow their advice if I lived in a state that uses them. There are too many questions about security and manipulation with them. But why? Some European countries are using them without incident.

CNN.com - Study: CD piracy trade tops $4.5 billion - Jul 22, 2004

CNN.com - Study: CD piracy trade tops $4.5 billion - Jul 22, 2004

Piracy will never eliminated but if the labels would stop charging such high prices they might put a dent into it. I know I buy less because the prices are so high.

BBC NEWS | UK | Crafty sheep conquer cattle grids

BBC NEWS | UK | Crafty sheep conquer cattle grids

I saw this on GMTV this morning. Some crafty sheep indeed!

The world's first RFID hacking tool released at Black Hat

Tom's Hardware Guide: Tom's Hard News

The potential for abuse with these things is amazing. I've been hoping someone would come up with a way to zap them...guess what? They did.

Number of teens listening to radio is plummeting

Vancouver

Interesting story but it's not the entire story. The plain fact is that radio stinks anymore. The take over by the large corporations and the fact that no matter where you go in the country you will hear the same old songs over and over makes it worse. Gone are the days of hearing something new. Playlists are all based upon focus groups and by the marketing department. Thank goodness for sites like http://www.live365.com where you can choose to hear something different.

Spaceship One Designer Says Team Will Compete for 'X' Prize

VOANews.com

I hope to see the day where we can all go into space. I'm ready!

Real shoots back at Apple, reaffirms commitment to Harmony

Real shoots back at Apple, reaffirms commitment to Harmony

I understand Apple trying to protect their interests but this is the same reason they don't control the PC market. By refusing to let other's make compatible products they are going to get killed by Rio and all the other portable audio manufacturers out there. In 2 or 3 years the sales for Ipods will be anemic in my opinion. Guess they didn't learn from the early PC years.

Bad move Apple.

 

Pregnant woman wants re-entry to U.S., lawyers say fetus is citizen

It will be interesting to see how this one plays out. As the article states the 14th amendment is quite clear:

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States" are considered citizens under the 14th Amendment.

sacbee.com -- AP State Wire News -- Pregnant woman wants re-entry to U.S., lawyers say fetus is citizen:

When Grozny comes to Fallujah

Hmmm, this is an interesting article. Conspiracy rumour or an inkling of the future? Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Asia Times - Asia's most trusted news source for the Middle East

Yahoo! News - Gay Channel Coming Out with Cher, Cumming Projects

If that isn't a headline.... LOL!!!

Yahoo! News - Gay Channel Coming Out with Cher, Cumming Projects

Football season!

Football season! It's almost here!!! Last night I participated in a live draft for one of the fantasy leagues that I'm in. That was strange but fun. I made some interesting picks but sometimes you just have to take a chance. Being in a fantasy league makes the season more interesting in my opinion. You tend to watch the stats and keep up on the details more than you normally would. Plus the internet has made it so easy now to play that there's no excuse not to.

Angry Alien Productions, Sase and Topsie

Angry Alien Productions, Sase and Topsie

Some great stuff at this site. 30 seconds of fun.

CNN.com - Audit says military is buying deficient planes - Jul 24, 2004

CNN.com - Audit says military is buying deficient planes - Jul 24, 2004

Funny thing is that it was Congress that demanded the Air Force buy these planes. The Air Force did not ask for them. Pork barrel politics and the AF gets blamed for the outcome.

Temple Mount activist says blowing up Dome of Rock is “worthy act”

Maariv International

So it's not only Muslim fanatics trying to cause problems out there. Glad to know the Jewish fanatics want to get in on the action.

When will it ever end?

Outdoor Swiss Public Toilet

I feel for the poor person inside this thing the first time the lock mechanism fails... LOL! But it is pretty cool.

Outdoor Swiss Public Toilet

...U.S. Is Nation of Bystanders in War on Terrorism

This article hits things right on the head in my opinion. This nation as a whole is not actively engaged or involved in the fight against terror or the war in Iraq. Only the few that elect to serve and their families are affected by what is going on. The rest care more about what's on TV and their favourite team than the men and women getting maimed or killed. A sad commentary.

Newhouse A1

The New York Times > Business > Your Money > A Drive-Through Lane to the Next Time Zone

This is just plain weird....

The New York Times > Business > Your Money > A Drive-Through Lane to the Next Time Zone: "A Drive-Through Lane to the Next Time Zone"

Minn. GOP Asks Activists to Report on Neighbors' Politics (washingtonpost.com)

Minn. GOP Asks Activists to Report on Neighbors' Politics (washingtonpost.com)

Is this what our nation is coming to? Does anyone else have a problem with this? Reporting your neighbor's politically leanings? I fear for the future if it is.

Thinking of Belle

It's just been over a month since Belle died. How I miss that dog. Someone rang the yesterday and I immediately started to yell out her name so she wouldn't bark and realized that she wasn't there. For 6 years I put up with her barking at the doorbell or a knock on the door. I always tried to break her of it but with no luck. What I would give to hear that bark again.

BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | 'Nobody is going to live forever'

BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | 'Nobody is going to live forever'

This article just really strikes a nerve in me. There will be no peace in the middle east until we can stop this kind of thought process. But how do you do that? That a kid would fall for this, that his so called "friend" would prey on this kid and ask him to kill himself. If the cause is so just why isn't this "friend" doing it himself?

No easy answers to this one I'm afraid....

:-(

ACLU - Pizza

If this flash file doesn't make you stop and think....wake up folks!

ACLU - Pizza

Cape Times - Zimbabwe's colour TV may also ban pink, purple, white and green

I'm just speechless....

Cape Times - Zimbabwe's colour TV may also ban pink, purple, white and green

J, the Jewish news weekly of Northern California, formerly the Jewish Bulletin of Northern California - How the Holocaust rocked Rush front man Geddy Lee

Rush is one of my favourite bands and this is a fantastic article about Geddy Lee and his family.

J, the Jewish news weekly of Northern California, formerly the Jewish Bulletin of Northern California - How the Holocaust rocked Rush front man Geddy Lee

Winnebago Man

LOL!!!

Winnebago Man

Cassini Struck by Hailstorm of Ring Particles at Saturn

This is so awesome...the name of the article says it all.

Cassini Struck by Hailstorm of Ring Particles at Saturn

JibJab.com

LMAO! LMAO! LMAO! LMAO!

JibJab.com

show and tell home

Creepy and kind of cool at the same time.

show and tell home

WSJ.com - Moving On

I was born in 1965 and can definitely relate to what is being said in this article.

The Latest Generation Gap

The 100 Worst Porn Movie Titles !

The 100 Worst Porn Movie Titles !

The title says it all! Good for a laugh or two...or three or four....

LOL!

AP Wire | 07/08/2004 | South Florida abortion clinic bomb plotter gets five years

AP Wire | 07/08/2004 | South Florida abortion clinic bomb plotter gets five years

Not a terrorist? Giving me a freakin' break. I guess Timothy McVey wasn't a terrorist either.

Asymmetrical Information: A fine bit of ranting

Asymmetrical Information: A fine bit of ranting: "A fine bit of ranting"

A very good "rant" that both sides should read.

Nightwish.com - The Official Website Of Nightwish

Just saw a video for this band on Skuzz. The song is called "Nemo" and it's awesome. Looks like I've got a new CD to pick up. Visit the official site for more info.

Nightwish.com - The Official Website Of Nightwish

Simon's Suffolk Churches

I love visiting all the churches and catherdrals here in the UK. So much history and wonderful architecture to look at. This site is a wonderful resource for the county of Suffolk.

Simon's Suffolk Churches

The Hofbr�u...a web page dedicated to Hogan's Heroes

This is a great site dedicated to one of my favourite comedy shows and where I take my nickname from.

The Hofbr�u...a web page dedicated to Hogan's Heroes

CNN.com - Dogs attacked with fireworks - Jun 29, 2004

This is just plain sick and I hope they find the bastards that did this and make them endure the same thing.

CNN.com - Dogs attacked with fireworks - Jun 29, 2004

Stonehenge

Stonehenge...what more do I need to say? Here is a photo I took on Monday. It's such an awesome place to visit. The entire Salisbury plain is full of ancient wonders. You could spend a month there and not see it all.

musicplasma : the music visual search engine

This is an awesome site for music fans. Just type in an artist and take a look.

musicplasma : the music visual search engine

Drew Curtis' FARK.com

A must see site...visit it often! :-)

Drew Curtis' FARK.com

TheDenverChannel.com - News - Student Whose Hair Set Afire Told To Stay Home

Unfrigging believable...where's the zero tolerance policy now???

TheDenverChannel.com - News - Student Whose Hair Set Afire Told To Stay Home

Ananova - F*cking villagers vote against name change

Ananova - F*cking villagers vote against name change

Sometimes when you need a good laugh one comes along.

Pain and Happiness

This last week has been a doozy. My parents came in last Tuesday here to the UK to visit us and it's good to have them here. But last Wednesday I eneded up having to put my beloved dog Belle to sleep. She had been sick for about a month. The vets were stumped so they did some exploratory surgery. When they opened her up she was full of tumors and there was no hope of recover. I told the vet not to wake her up. I hated doing it but I didn't want her to suffer. She hadn't eaten in 3 days and was not doing well. Life sucks and I miss Belle.

RIP Ronald Reagan & Ray Charles

It's a sad week for us American's as two fine individual have passed away. I have great respect for both men. May they rest in peace.

MelodicRock.com

If your looking for news on some great rock bands this is the site to visit. Andrew does one hell of a job with it.

MelodicRock.com

This is an interesting site that will keep you busy and amused.

Crank Dot Net