Higher Speed Limits Don't Cause More Deaths, Study Finds

I miss the autobahn.

Higher Speed Limits Don't Cause More Deaths, Study Finds

Scotland on Sunday - UK - Eurofighter a shooting star in clash with US jets

Good for the Brits, and just another reason that the F-22 needs to be brought online. The F-15 is a wonderful plane, but it was designed in the 60s and if we, the US want to keep our dominance in air superiority we need the F-22, now!

Scotland on Sunday - UK - Eurofighter a shooting star in clash with US jets

Soldier Earns Silver Star for Her Role in Defeating Ambush

So much for women not being able to handle combat. I dare any of those opposed to women serving to tell it to her face. In this day and age anyone in the AOR is on the front lines.
Soldier Earns Silver Star for Her Role in Defeating Ambush: "Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester"

Well deserved!

Rachel Gets Fruity!

Go Rachel!

Rachel Gets Fruity!

British Car of the Future

I saw this somewhere today and though I don't know who wrote it I give credit to them for doing it.

Car: where would you like to go. 'Enter destination'

Driver: 'Bournemouth'

Car: 'Business or Pleasure'

Driver: 'Business'

Car: The best time to travel will be 6 pm, stopping for one hour at Channock Richard service station. and refuelling at Oxford after the Blue Ford reg YFI 654 BINGO. Cost of road access EUR 23. Press 'Y' to accept 'N'' for decline.

Driver: presses 'Y'

Car: Please insert your National ID card

Driver: inserts ID card

Car: According to your NHS Records you are currently taking cough medicine, your last scheduled dosage was 1 hour ago. Journey Authorisation Declined. Would you like us to recalculate. Press 'Y' yes, 'N' no

Driver: 'Y'

Car: Based on your Medication, the best time to make the journey is 3 AM, Stopping for 1 hr at Knutsford Service area, Refuelling at Oxford after the Pink Honda reg YFI 123 LOTTERY (note 10 mins refuel time only) cost of road access EUR 43. Y' to accept 'N'' for decline.

Driver: 'Y'

Car: According to your Bank Account Records your spouse has just purchased a pair of shoes. You have insufficient funds to make this journey. Journey Authorisation Declined. would you like us to arrange a bank loan. Press 'Y" yes, 'N' no.

Driver: 'Y'

Car: According to our Records, this is not possible at this time, you have reached your loan on disposable income limit, Would you like us to sell your Laptop on EBay. Press 'Y' yes, 'N' no

Driver: 'Y'

Car: We are about to list your Laptop s/no 23456543, would you like us to format the disk before the sale (+ EUR 10) Press 'Y" yes, 'N' no.

Driver: 'N'

Car: Can we remind you that you have one authorised pornography picture of you and your spouse and a letter to your authorised mistress on the PC, are you sure you don't want us to erase this information. Press 'Y' yes, 'N' no

Driver: 'Y'

Car: We have deleted those files and your PC is now listed (+ EUR 10)

Car: The sale was successful, your PC sold for EUR 100, you can now proceed. Press 'Y" yes, 'N' no

Driver: 'Y'

Car: The sale of your laptop has increased your gross annual personal income, you now have to pay 60% tax on future income.

Car: Have a nice day

Inside Line: REPORT: Stung by High Gas Prices, Uncle Sam Buys Minivans to Replace Army Humvees -

Unbelievable...
Inside Line: REPORT: Stung by High Gas Prices, Uncle Sam Buys Minivans to Replace Army Humvees -

I Hate That Crazy Frog Ringtone

For any of the Brits who read this...this one's for you!

I Hate That Crazy Frog Ringtone

Packers ready for Dodge Ball season?

Go Pack!

Ben Maller : Archives

Taiwan successfully test-fires missiles - paper - Yahoo! News

Buried within the news today.
Taiwan successfully test-fires missiles - paper - Yahoo! News

Air Force Academy Chief Admits School Bias - Yahoo! News

They need to take a whole look at the Air Force, and probably the entire military for that matter. From my experience with certain people if you're not Christian watch out.

Air Force Academy Chief Admits School Bias - Yahoo! News

BBC NEWS | UK | 'Pay-as-you-go' road charge plan

£1.34 a mile??? That's about $2.50 a mile for us Yanks.

BBC NEWS | UK | 'Pay-as-you-go' road charge plan

Going to the dogs

The latest picture of the pup. 

Congress moves to restrict court rulings on God

I hate to break it to these people but the US Constitution is the sovereign authority for the laws of the United States. We are a Republic/Democracy, not a theocracy. If they want that move to Iran and run for office there.

Congress moves to restrict court rulings on God

Found: Lost Suits for Space Spies - Yahoo! News

Another Cold War era story...

Found: Lost Suits for Space Spies - Yahoo! News

Amazon.com: It Just Gets Worse [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

LOL!!!

Amazon.com: It Just Gets Worse [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Fox News Admits Bias! - Its London bureau chief blurts out the political slant that dare not speak its name. By Timothy Noah

Surprise surprise!

Fox News Admits Bias! - Its London bureau chief blurts out the political slant that dare not speak its name. By Timothy Noah

State: Without a trace, but strangely similar

Strange, very strange...
State: Without a trace, but strangely similar

New Leader Says Gold Star May Change Rules

As it should. This man died serving the United States, his mother paid the ultimate sacrifice and the Gold Star Mothers should be ashamed. May he RIP.

New Leader Says Gold Star May Change Rules

A Response to Rick by John Cole

A very good read...

A Response to Rick

Army's recruitment crisis deepens

Of course it's the war! This recently retired veteran could have told you that. If we could just get all the members of the 101st fighting keyboardists to join up we wouldn't have these problems.

Army's recruitment crisis deepens

Deal reached to avert U.S. showdown on judges - Yahoo! News

Thank goodness we have some people with brains up there in the Senate. Can we get on with dealing with the real issues now?

Deal reached to avert U.S. showdown on judges - Yahoo! News

LancasterOnline.com: City Plan Would Curb Garage Door Opening

I've never amazed at the shere amount of stupidity in this world...

LancasterOnline.com: City Plan Would Curb Garage Door Opening

One man's campaign to rename Mt. Diablo / But he'll have devil of a time changing it to Mt. Kawukum

Dumbass...

:-)

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY / One man's campaign to rename Mt. Diablo / But he'll have devil of a time changing it to Mt. Kawukum

"Offensive" Billboard Gets "Dressed"!

The current "moral" state of America right now. Quite sad...

FM99.COM

Minister ex-communicates members for not backing Bush

Unfriggin' believable. They should be thankful they get to go to a new church.

Minister ex-communicates members for not backing Bush

TEA-21 - Fact Sheet: Interstate Toll Pilot

Know those gas taxes you pay to keep up the roads? Guess you aren't paying enough so they're going to tax you some more.
TEA-21 - Fact Sheet: Interstate Toll Pilot

BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Iraq sandstorm

I went through a few of these in Saudi back in 1990.

BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Iraq sandstorm

:: 101.1 The River - WVRV ::

Check out the crazy 911 calls on the right side of the page. The woman mad at the drive through is funny!!!

:: 101.1 The River - WVRV ::

Munch masterpieces destroyed?

If true this is really sad.

Aftenposten Norway, Norwegian news in English

U.S. OKs Bunker Buster Bombs for Israel - Yahoo! News

Bet the Iranians are reading this right now...

U.S. OKs Bunker Buster Bombs for Israel - Yahoo! News: "U.S. OKs Bunker Buster Bombs for Israel"

Stickdeath.com

Funny shockwave file. Not for those offended to cartoon violence.

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Yahoo! News - World's Biggest Airliner Completes Maiden Flight

A technological marvel: yes it is. But all the airlines are going to do is cram in the smallest seats they can and it's just going to be an even bigger cattle car than what you fly in now. No thanks.

Yahoo! News - World's Biggest Airliner Completes Maiden Flight

TIME.com: Any Kerry Supporters On The Line? -- May. 02, 2005

Why am I not suprised one bit..is it 2008 yet?

TIME.com: Any Kerry Supporters On The Line? -- May. 02, 2005

Getting ready to celebrate St George

Happy St. George day to all my English friends. Have a pint o' ale for me.

CEN News : Features : Getting ready to celebrate St George

"TV's Worst 2001-2004"

See all the "bad" stuff without having to suffer through the clean
stuff.

:-)

:: Parents Television Council - Press Room ::

A battle outside the box

In the "get a life" department....

Ledger-Enquirer | 04/01/2005 | A battle outside the box

Apache Video

OMG this is funny.

Fred Korematsu dies at Age 86 - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com

May a true American RIP, and may we never forget this sad stain of our history, and how this one man stood up and fought for his rights.

Fred Korematsu dies at Age 86 - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com

Yahoo! News - Man Gets Postcard He Sent During WWII

Wow! These kind of stories always bring a smile to my face.
Yahoo! News - Man Gets Postcard He Sent During WWII: "Man Gets Postcard He Sent During WWII"

Death by Passport.

Interesting and something I had never thought about.

RFIDKills.com

Sony ordered to pay $90.7 mil. in patent infringement suit - Japan's Leading International News Network

Just goes to show how out of whack the patent system is in the US.

Japan Today - News - Sony ordered to pay $90.7 mil. in patent infringement suit - Japan's Leading International News Network: "Sony ordered to pay $90.7 mil. in patent infringement suit"

U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, Author Wesley Smith..."

Ralph Nader and the conservative Christians agreeing on something? Oh my!
U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, Author Wesley Smith..."

It’s the "Chevrolet-Song-of-the-Day!"

I was caller 10! It's a one in 23 chance of winning the Trailblazer next Saturday. Wish me luck!!! :-)

:: 101.1 The River - WVRV ::

MSNBC - Scientists recover T. rex soft tissue

Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!!!

MSNBC - Scientists recover T. rex soft tissue

Yahoo! News - Barry Bonds Says He Might Miss Season

That should be about enough time to get rid of the evidence out of his system before he has to submit to a drug test...

Yahoo! News - Barry Bonds Says He Might Miss Season: "Barry Bonds Says He Might Miss Season"

A New Screen Test for Imax: It's the Bible vs. the Volcano

Why don't we just go back to the dark ages and burn witches. No wonder the rest of the world shakes their heads and wonders what we are doing...sad...

The New York Times > National > A New Screen Test for Imax: It's the Bible vs. the Volcano

Judge rules brain-damaged woman can die

Please stop this circus and let the woman die with some dignity. Congress has no reason to be involved in this.
Telegraph | News | Judge rules brain-damaged woman can die

COMEDY CENTRAL - Wolfowitz

Jon Stewart hits this one on the head, and just makes you wonder what the President is thinking....

COMEDY CENTRAL

BBC NEWS | Americas | Senate backs Alaska oil drilling

I've written my Senator expressing my displeasure at his vote on this. It does nothing, absolutely nothing to solve our dependence on oil yet it will end up destroying one of the last untamed areas of our nation. A sad day for the nation and our children, and their children.

BBC NEWS | Americas | Senate backs Alaska oil drilling

Herald Sun: Robbie's to die for

LOL! Them crazy Germans, they stole my funeral song!

Herald Sun: Robbie's to die for [13mar05]

Where you've been

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Just call me two willies

Submitted for your reading pleasure. Also, make sure you visit page 3 for more fun.
The Sun Newspaper Online - UK's biggest selling newspaper

CNN.com - What a blast! - Mar 11, 2005

An interesting story of how a bad translation can really snowball. Plus the conspiracy nuts take it from there and run.
CNN.com - What a blast! - Mar 11, 2005

Oracle Films | A Film By Jason J. Tomaric | CL.ONE

Cool. Read how this was made.

Oracle Films | A Film By Jason J. Tomaric | CL.ONE

Las Vegas SUN: Personal information taken in Nevada DMV office break-in

This is exactly why I think the whole idea of a national ID card is just trouble waiting to happen.

Las Vegas SUN: Personal information taken in Nevada DMV office break-in: "Personal information taken in Nevada DMV office break-in"

SCIFI.COM | Battlestar Galactica

What an awesome show. I had my doubts when I heard SciFi was going to redo Battlestar Galactica but they have done a magnificent job. If you haven't watched it yet go to the link below and watch the very first episode online.

SCIFI.COM | Battlestar Galactica

In the Can!

Going through my pictures from England and found this one. The guy was a very good guitar player. I had to give him some money just for originality.

Thunder = The Magnificent Seventh

Thunder's new CD is out and I highly recommend it. They are one of my favourite bands and I can't get enough of this CD.




Thunder Online - The Official Thunder Website

BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Sheep Dash!

A bit of fun and a good time waster.
BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Sheep Dash!

Undersize me!

Undersize me!

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | China consumes most, report says

The one thing that leads nations to conflict is the demand for resources...

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | China consumes most, report says: "China consumes most, report says"

Hunger for Dictatorship

Seems that some of what I would call the real "Conservatives" are starting to wake up and make their voices heard. Thank goodness for that, and maybe they can find some common ground with the left to fight the Neocons.

Hunger for Dictatorship: "Hunger for Dictatorship"

Woman finds penis in tomato sauce bottle

Take a look at the name of the company. If that isn't ironic...
IOL: A Step Beyond

Tax ruling on manure raises stink

Bueracracy at it's finest.
Tax ruling on manure raises stink - Bangornews.com Staff

Pat Buchanan on Meet The Press

There are lot of issues that I disagree with Buchanan on but I think he hits the nail on the head on a couple of points in this transcript.

ABC News: Cookies Said to Yield 'Horrible Experience'

You deserve all the bad press you get you stupid idiot. These girls aren't at fault because you're paranoid.

ABC News: Cookies Said to Yield 'Horrible Experience':

"Young said her home is in an extremely rural area, and Ostergaard and Zellitti had to climb over two fences, walk through a pasture filled with livestock and crawl across an open ditch to get to her home."

How the hell do you get out of your house to go anywhere? What a moron. Guess you don't have a driveway? Sheesh.

RedNova News - Can This Black Box See Into the Future?

Hmmmmmmm....

RedNova News - Can This Black Box See Into the Future?

Wired News: School RFID Plan Gets an F

Absolutely scary. But if you start getting people used to it when they are children they won't probably question it when they are older. Another example of our rights and freedoms being stripped all in the name of safety.

Wired News: School RFID Plan Gets an F

Tandy 400: Still Broken.

Tandy 400: Still Broken.

!!!DROPKICK THE FAINT!!!

Today's time waster. Have some fun.

!!!DROPKICK THE FAINT!!!

TCS: Tech Central Station - A Worthy Battlestar

Good article about an awesome show.

TCS: Tech Central Station - A Worthy Battlestar

Usenet replayer's open free directory of alt.music.tiffany-darwish

Aye Carumba! She's aged well. :-)
Usenet replayer's open free directory of alt.music.tiffany-darwish

SCI FI Renews Galactica

Fantastic news. This is an awesome show.

Sci Fi Wire -- The News Service of the Sci Fi Channel

Yahoo! News - Prince Charles to Marry Camilla Parker Bowles

It's about time. Now maybe the British press will leave them alone. Notice I said maybe, if anything it will only get worse.
Yahoo! News - Prince Charles to Marry Camilla Parker Bowles

FrontPage magazine.com :: What Really Happened in 1948 by Sarah El Shazly

FrontPage magazine.com :: What Really Happened in 1948 by Sarah El Shazly

President's FY 2006 Budget Disappoints VFW

The Bush administration loves the military, until they are retired and of no use to them anymore. Then we become whiners and are hurting the nation according to one Pentagon official. This just goes to show what they think of our sacrifices over the years. Broken promises once again. Write your Congressman and Senator people!!!
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: News

Hubby does it doggy style

Taking loving your pets to a whole new level...

Backpage Article Display

Free at last

As of 0001 this morning, after 20 years, 5 months and 9 days I am once again a civilian. I've enjoyed my career in the Air Force and wouldn't trade it for anything, but it's sure feels good to have that blue ID card. No more recalls, worrying about getting deployed, etc... Just call me Mr.! LOL!!!!

:-)

They Invested Years in Private Accounts

A must read for those interested in the future of Social Security.
They Invested Years in Private Accounts

Bore Me

A good commercial that probably won't get any air play on tv.
Bore Me

Bore Me

A good commercial that probably won't get any air play on tv.
Bore Me

Bill could limit open debate at colleges

Let's protect free speech by limiting debate...er yeah right....
The Columbus Dispatch - Election

Babes in Space

If you love classic scifi artwork this is a good site to visit. I hope they put some more stuff up when they get it.

Babes in Space

Closing China's Checkbook (7) | This Is Rumor Control

One reason we need to balance our budget. China is the growing power and we will be beholden to her soon, if it isn't too late.

Closing China's Checkbook (7) | This Is Rumor Control

Canadian Clobbers Coulter: How to Talk to a Fool (If You Really Must) | This Is Rumor Control

LOL! I love when she gets slapped down.

Canadian Clobbers Coulter: How to Talk to a Fool (If You Really Must) | This Is Rumor Control

Defense and the National Interest

A great site for those interested in matters of national defense.

Defense and the National Interest

Not a national ID Card...

Then what the hell is it's purpose then? Read down through the article to see what I'm talking about.

DailyBulletin.com - News

Yahoo! News - More Identity Theft Offline Than Online-Study

This doesn't suprise me one bit.
Yahoo! News - More Identity Theft Offline Than Online-Study

Social Security Reform

LOL!

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McDonald's Must Face Claim That Its Food Caused Obesity, Panel Rules (washingtonpost.com)

My goodness! It's McDonald's fault that they at there 3-5 times a week? The hamburglar must have held them at gunpoint and forced them there. Take some responsibility for your own actions people.
McDonald's Must Face Claim That Its Food Caused Obesity, Panel Rules (washingtonpost.com)

A picture says a thousand words

Says it all.

Instapundit.com -

A nation of religious illiterates | csmonitor.com

An interesting article/commentary. I think I have to agree.

A nation of religious illiterates | csmonitor.com

WSJ.com - Radio's Bush-Bashing Air America Is Back in Fighting Form

Good for them. I've yet to listen but having an alternative to Rush and the rest of the far right wing ilk on the radio is a good thing in my opinion.

WSJ.com - Radio's Bush-Bashing Air America Is Back in Fighting Form

BBC NEWS | Americas | US right attacks SpongeBob video

And these people want to run the country? Make decisions for us and tell us how to live? And people wonder why so many of us want to keep church and state separated? This is the American Taliban.

BBC NEWS | Americas | US right attacks SpongeBob video

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | World fears new Bush era

This doesn't bode well for the future of our country. I hope the White House is listening but I doubt it. Arrogance trumps all.
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | World fears new Bush era

BBC NEWS | Europe | 'Lewd rubbing' shuts Paris statue

No comment needed! :-)

BBC NEWS | Europe | 'Lewd rubbing' shuts Paris statue

Opportunity Spots Curious Object On Mars

Damn! I was hoping for some little green men. :-)
Opportunity Spots Curious Object On Mars

Group Says It Relocated 300 Orphans (washingtonpost.com)

Unbelievable. What would the outcry be in this country if Muslims took Christian kids to be raised under Islam. No wonder some of these countries aren't wanting our help over there now.

Group Says It Relocated 300 Orphans (washingtonpost.com)

Judge orders removal of evolution stickers from textbooks in Georgia school district

Strike one up for science. Keep religion out of the classroom please! Intelligent design is only rooted in the bible, not science.
Judge orders removal of evolution stickers from textbooks in Georgia school district

FT.com / News in depth / Iraq - US ignored warning on Iraqi oil smuggling

Why oh why am I not surprised. Of course someone will blame this all on Clinton.

FT.com / News in depth / Iraq - US ignored warning on Iraqi oil smuggling