21 October 2005

Queen ends day marking Trafalgar

A toast to Lord Nelson and all the men who died in this pivotal battle regardless of what side they served on. May you rest in peace.

BBC NEWS | UK | Queen ends day marking Trafalgar

10 October 2005

CNN.com - Fire destroys 'Wallace and Gromit' warehouse - Oct 10, 2005

Just saw The Curse of the Were-Rabbit yesterday with the family and loved it. This is sad.
CNN.com - Fire destroys 'Wallace and Gromit' warehouse - Oct 10, 2005

After Six Decades as the U.S. Military's Gateway to Europe, Rhein-Main Base Closing

We spent 4 years at Rhein Main, October 1993 - October 1997. That was probably the busiest 4 years of my Air Force career. So much happened while I was there. It saddens me to know that end is so close now. I was part of the original AMC transition team when it was finally announced that it would completely close. I was able to travel back over there 4 times before moving on to another job in the headquarters. So much history was made there and I feel pride in knowning that I was part of it. Rhein Main will be missed and things will never be quite the same knowing it's gone.

After Six Decades as the U.S. Military's Gateway to Europe, Rhein-Main Base Closing

28 September 2005

Army ends probe on porn site photos of Iraq corpses

What a load of crap! They're trying to sweep this under the rug but I don't think it will happen. This is an embarassment to our nation and the military that I served in.

Army ends probe on porn site photos of Iraq corpses - Yahoo! News

Senator says storms are punishment from God

Nice to see that this guy, Pat Robertson and Al Qada all agree on something.

Senator says storms are punishment from God

22 September 2005

The Top 10 Intelligent Designs (or Creation Myths)

What about the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Us Pastafarians need to have our religion represented too!!!

The Top 10 Intelligent Designs (or Creation Myths)

Liberties take another hit after Katrina | ajc.com

Interesting piece and I have to agree with the writer. Things to think about before we as a nation have another knee-jerk reaction like we did after 9/11 with the Patriot Act.
Liberties take another hit after Katrina | ajc.com

21 September 2005

24 August 2005

Flying Spaghetti Monster

I'm a believer!!! May his noodley appendage touch me. :-)

Open Letter

US evangelist apologizes for Chavez remarks - Yahoo! News

Sorry Pat but I think you stuck your foot too far down your throat this time. The world and America sees you as the AmTaliban that you are.

US evangelist apologizes for Chavez remarks - Yahoo! News

22 August 2005

Pentagon says it has found no evidence Atta identified before 2001 attacks

Those on the right were so quick to dismiss the Downing Street memos because the reporter couldn't produce an original copy of them. But the right were sure quick to embrace Weldon's claim yet he has no copy of what he says he saw. Now the Pentagon says they have no evidence of his claim. Hmmmm...........

Pentagon says it has found no evidence Atta identified before 2001 attacks

11 August 2005

Da Vinci Plot May Get New Twist to Placate Catholics

If they take out all that stuff then then the writer of this article is correct: all they will be left with is a great car chase movie. The entire book is about religion! If it offends Catholics they don't have to go see it.

Phenomena - Home - Editorial

09 August 2005

HoustonChronicle.com - Poor in Texas to see higher power bills

Lets see...people voluntarily send extra money in with their electricity bill to help poor people. The government then kills the program and takes the money for some other need. Nothing like compassionate conservatism is there? How much pork is still in the budget for their friends that they didn't cut? Shameful but typical.

HoustonChronicle.com - Poor in Texas to see higher power bills

16 July 2005

Coach Allegedly Paid Player to Hit Boy - Yahoo! News

This guy, if convicted should spend a little time in jail, and never be allowed to coach again.

Coach Allegedly Paid Player to Hit Boy - Yahoo! News: "If Downs is convicted of any crime, he won't be allowed to be a coach next year, Forsythe said."

08 July 2005

In London, uninjured singer Omarion seeks prayers - Yahoo! News

What a dumbass. People have died, hundreds injured and this guy wants people to pray for him because he just happened to be in London at the time?
In London, uninjured singer Omarion seeks prayers - Yahoo! News

07 July 2005

BBC NEWS | UK | Massive hunt for London bombers

My deepest sympathies to my friends in the UK. Words can't convey the sense of sadness that I feel. I love the city of London, have been through those tube stops many times and I still feel shocked and angered. I know you will persevere and I stand with you.

BBC NEWS | UK | Massive hunt for London bombers

19 June 2005

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

17 June 2005

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!

12 June 2005

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

26 May 2005

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

23 May 2005

27 April 2005

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

08 April 2005

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