Memorial Day

I didn't forget as we were away all weekend (see me previous post) but today is Memorial Day here in the United States. The day we pay respect to the men and women who have fallen defending our country and of our allies who have also died in the cause of liberty and freedom. May you all R.I.P.

Memorial Day Weekend

Just got back from Wisconsin where we spent Memorial Day weekend with the in-laws. We kept busy helping them get ready for their new house to be put on the foundation on Tuesday. But it wasn't all work as I did get to play a little. Here's me on the quad having a little fun.

Chron.com | Veterans' ID Theft May Be Largest Ever

They waited two weeks to inform the FBI???? Someone needs to be fired right now.

Chron.com | Veterans' ID Theft May Be Largest Ever: "Veterans Affairs officials waited two weeks to call in the FBI to investigate the theft of sensitive personal data, delaying a warning to 26.5 million veterans now at risk in one of the nation's largest security breaches. Lawmakers from both parties demanded answers."

Personal data on millions of US veterans stolen - Yahoo! News

Flippin' wonderful. Can't anyone safeguard all this personal info anymore? Hopefully I won't get hit by this though I'm one of them who's on the list.

Personal data on millions of US veterans stolen - Yahoo! News

Trojan Nuclear Cooling Tower Implosion

I remember driving by the Trojan plant many times when I was a kid.

Trojan Nuclear Cooling Tower Implosion

Lawmaker taped accepting cash: court document - Yahoo! News

Idiot!

Lawmaker taped accepting cash: court document - Yahoo! News

Iceland's Silvia Night Goes Crazy

Guess she was a wee bit upset... LOL!

YouTube - Eurovision Song Contest - Iceland's Silvia Night Goes Crazy

Unleash the Fury!

Unleash the fury! Went to Pops last night and saw Yngwie Malmsteen unleash the fury on us. I do have to say the man is an impressive guitarist but...it didn't do a lot for me. His playing is phenomenal but everyone else in the band is just there in the background. The songs themselves aren't really what I would call songs. Just a vehicle for him to solo and do guitar histronics. Not that there is anything wrong with that or that at times I don't want to see and hear it. But after seeing Steve Vai last year and what he does with his band I was left underwhelmed by Yngwie.

On a more positive note the opening band was Orange Sky from Trinidad. I was impressed by them as it seemed was the crowd. The lead singer/guitarist put it this way: "we aren't out to be the loudest or heaviest, just to make good music". That they did so check them out.

The Sun Online - News: Rev's let us pee in church

Oops!

The Sun Online - News: Rev's let us pee in church

Students see red over Mao send-up

Aye carumba! Will this madness never stop? It's called satire people!

New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Students see red over Mao send-up

New music this week - Hoobastank

The latest CD in my collections is Hoobastank - Every Man For Himself. If you like their previous releases you will like this one too.

YouTube - Kiefer tackles the christmas tree

There must have been a terrorist behind that tree! Go Jack!
YouTube - Kiefer tackles the christmas tree

Unwed couple with kids lose vote

This is just so wrong. This is a family but since they don't meet the "Christian" definition they can't be a family? Welcome to America 2006.
Unwed couple with kids lose vote

New Air Force dress uniform?

Have to admit it doesn't look to bad. The colour might need to be a little lighter blue as to get away from the stormtrooper look though.
Flickr: Photos from Paplikaplik

Laura Bush doesn't believe bad polls - Yahoo! News

Maybe if she got out away from the handpicked crowds and talked to the man/woman in the street reality might set in.
Laura Bush doesn't believe bad polls - Yahoo! News

!!! BREAD IS DANGEROUS !!!

!!! BREAD IS DANGEROUS !!!

Research on bread indicates that:

1. More than 98 percent of convicted felons are bread users.

2. Fully HALF of all children who grow up in bread-consuming households score below average on standardized tests.

3. In the 18th century, when virtually all bread was baked in the home, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years; infant mortality rates were unacceptably high; many women died in childbirth; and diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, and influenza ravaged whole nations.

4. More than 90 percent of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread.

5. Bread is made from a substance called "dough." It has been proven that as little as one pound of dough can be used to suffocate a mouse. The average American eats more bread than that in one month!

6. Primitive tribal societies that have no bread exhibit a low incidence of cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and osteoporosis.

7. Bread has been proven to be addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water to eat begged for bread after as little as two days.

8. Bread is often a "gateway" food item, leading the user to "harder" items such as butter, jelly, peanut butter, and even cold cuts.

9. Bread has been proven to absorb water. Since the human body is more than 90 percent water, it follows that eating bread could lead to your body being taken over by this absorptive food product, turning you into a soggy, gooey bread-pudding person.

10. Newborn babies can choke on bread.

11. Bread is baked at temperatures as high as 400 degrees Fahrenheit! That kind of heat can kill an adult in less than one minute.

12. Most American bread eaters are utterly unable to distinguish between significant scientific fact and meaningless statistical babbling.

In light of these frightening statistics, it has been proposed that the following bread restrictions be made:

1. No sale of bread to minors.

2. A nationwide "Just Say No To Toast" campaign, complete celebrity TV spots and bumper stickers.

3. A 300 percent federal tax on all bread to pay for all the societal ills we might associate with bread.

4. No animal or human images, nor any primary colors (which may appeal to children) may be used to promote bread usage.

5. The establishment of "Bread-free" zones around schools.

DOJ Moves to Dismiss AT&T Class Action under Cover of Night

State secrets, warrantless wiretaps....

EFF: DOJ Moves to Dismiss AT&T Class Action under Cover of Night

NSA has your phone records; 'trust us' isn't good enough - Yahoo! News

Exactly right, "trust us" just doesn't work anymore. Any good will I had is gone.


NSA has your phone records; 'trust us' isn't good enough - Yahoo! News

Students Disciplined For Facebook Content

Another example of the government intruding into our lives. What right does the school have to do this? It was away from the school, in the privacy of their own home and yet the school is dictating their lives now. If you think about it this is related to the story I posted below about the teacher getting fired for something she did in her past that wasn't illegal. What's happening to our freedoms?

KSDK NewsChannel 5 - Students Disciplined For Facebook Content

WBIR.COM - Teacher fired for making adult movie 11 years ago

Is this the direction our country truly is headed? This woman has turned her life around but that doesn't matter. How many more good people are going to have their lives ruined by something that happened in their past that has no bearing on what they are doing now. Just sad...

WBIR.COM - Teacher fired for making adult movie 11 years ago

Top 10 sci-fi films

Not a bad list. I haven't seen the original Solaris but the new version with George Clooney wasn't too bad.

Guardian Unlimited | Science | Top 10 sci-fi films

What if...

An interesting article on the BBC that poses some moral dilemmas.

BBC NEWS | Magazine | What if...: "Suppose you could save five
lives by taking one - what would be the correct thing to do?"

kangaroo - Google Video

This is a funny video to watch.

kangaroo - Google Video

New Beginning for "Battlestar" - Yahoo! News

If it's half as good as the new BSG this will be awesome!

New Beginning for "Battlestar" - Yahoo! News

I miss my car...

Man, do I miss England and driving this car. It was only a 518 but there was nothing better than driving through the East Anglia countryside listening to Magnum. Those are memories I will always treasure.

 

Don't take that picture

Here she is again, the big chicken.  

It's Cookie!

Here's a picture of Cookie out on the lawn. She was acting like a 'fraidy cat tonight when I got the camera out.

 

Headbanging, academia meet in heavy-metal documentary - Yahoo! News

Looks like a documentary I'll need to see.

Headbanging, academia meet in heavy-metal documentary - Yahoo! News

Nut Bra

Bollocks!

Nut Bra

Girl's heart restarted after donor organ removed - Yahoo! News

Absolutely amazing.

Girl's heart restarted after donor organ removed - Yahoo! News

Union Jack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Union Jack is 400 years old today.

Union Jack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jack Coming Back for More "24" - Yahoo! News

Wooohooo!

Jack Coming Back for More "24" - Yahoo! News

NP: All About Eve - Keepsakes A Collection

If you're an All About Eve fan this is a must. The DVD with all the videos is worth the price alone. Just to hear Julianne's voice is sheer pleasure.








All About Eve

Senior Republican to Bush: say "exactly what happened" - Yahoo! News

I don't think that's asking too much.
Senior Republican to Bush: say "exactly what happened" - Yahoo! News

India retires Cold War spy MiGs

Another piece of the Cold War goes to the dustbin of history.

BBC NEWS | South Asia | India retires Cold War spy MiGs

YouTube - Public Service Announcement From Damone

LOL, this is good.
YouTube - Public Service Announcement From Damone

RIP Gene Pitney

Another legend passes away.'
Independent Online Edition > RIP Gene Pitney

Today's CD Purchases

Pink - I'm Not Dead













And....

Lacuna Coil - Karmacode

US military plane crashes at base

It's amazing that no one was killed. People just don't realize how huge a C-5 is. I give a lot of credit to the pilots and the crew. Glad to see you all made it!

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | US military plane crashes at base

www.myspace.com/thunderonline

One of my favourite all time bands. If you have a Myspace account give 'em a listen (and add them to your friends!).

www.myspace.com/thunderonline

How do you make a soybean taste like a hotdog?

Argh! If I want to eat something that tastes like a hot dog I'll eat a hot dog!!!

STLtoday - Business - Story

Deputy charged in shooting of Iraq vet - Mar 7, 2006

Attempted voluntary manslaughter? WTF??? It should be a charge of attempted murder!
CNN.com - Deputy charged in shooting of Iraq vet - Mar 7, 2006

A Top-Down Review for the Pentagon - New York Times

Wow!!! :-)
A Top-Down Review for the Pentagon - New York Times

RIP Millard A. Delsart

My wife's grandfather passed away this last Saturday. He was kind, loved his family and was a man of great faith. May Millard rest in peace; you will be greatly missed and my life was better for knowing you.
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Delsart, Millard A.

German corpses await Czech burial

Sad story.
BBC NEWS | Europe | German corpses await Czech burial

Rush Riots

Something for us Rush fans. Veggie Lee!!!
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Officer Takes Action Against CBS4 After Story Airs

What an idiot. Just watch the video.
CBS 4 - South Florida's Source for Breaking News, Weather, and Sports: Officer Takes Action Against CBS4 After Story Airs

BBC NEWS | Africa | Sudan man forced to 'marry' goat

Ok...
BBC NEWS | Africa | Sudan man forced to 'marry' goat

The BEAST 50 Most Loathsome People in America, 2005

No need to comment, just read.
The BEAST 50 Most Loathsome People in America, 2005

Least Patient Kid Ever

Damn kid! Slow down!!!
Least Patient Kid Ever

Sicko Marriage Contract One For The Ages - February 17, 2006

Speechless...

Sicko Marriage Contract One For The Ages - February 17, 2006

www.myspace.com/Osama *0o..o0*

All that money spent on finding the man and here is!
www.myspace.com/Osama *0o..o0*

Babylon 5's Katsulas Dies

One of my favourite characters on Babylon 5. May he RIP.

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

Pat Robertson Accused of Damaging Movement - Yahoo! News

Duh!!!
Pat Robertson Accused of Damaging Movement - Yahoo! News

The Picard Song - Google Video

Someone has way too much time on their hands...
The Picard Song - Google Video

Ananova - Man goes broke over Star Trek home

Speechless. I'm a Star Trek fan but....
Ananova - Man goes broke over Star Trek home

New Mexico ACLU wants apology to employee investigated on 'sedition'

Sedition? LOL!!! Bureaucrat's!!!
New Mexico ACLU wants apology to employee investigated on 'sedition'

Vatican condemns cartoons of Prophet Mohammad

Of course they do but like most religions don't believe in free speech either. Sorry but religions are fair game as is any other subject.
World | Reuters.co.in

US paper defends printing Mohammad cartoon - Yahoo! News

Long live free speech!
US paper defends printing Mohammad cartoon - Yahoo! News

Troy Aikman Leads Big Hall of Fame Class - Yahoo! News

Quite a deserving group to make the Hall of Fame.
Troy Aikman Leads Big Hall of Fame Class - Yahoo! News

'Pet police, ma'am.

Sheesh! I thought we passed some dumb laws here in the US but then again the Brits aren't too far behind. I should have remembered though after living there. Nothing like the government telling us what to do every moment of our lives.

Britain, UK news from The Times and The Sunday Times - Times Online

Rewriting history under the dome

Why am I not surprised...
Lowell Sun Online - Home: "Rewriting history under the dome"

Challenger Crew Families Mark Anniversary

This is one of those events that I will always remember where I was and what I was doing. It saddened me to no end and still does. May they all RIP.
Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Challenger Crew Families Mark Anniversary

Parents of Missing Penguin Have New Egg - Yahoo! News

Can't believe they never found the baby.
Parents of Missing Penguin Have New Egg - Yahoo! News

Fighting Dinosaurs

Now this is cool.

Fighting Dinosaurs

Big Content would like to outlaw things no one has even thought of yet

Utter bollocks!
Big Content would like to outlaw things no one has even thought of yet

All Venom, All the Time by Charlie Cook

A good take on the current state of politics here in the US.
RealClearPolitics - Commentary - All Venom, All the Time by Charlie Cook

Soul singer Wilson Pickett dead at 64 - Yahoo! News

RIP Mr. Pickett.
Soul singer Wilson Pickett dead at 64 - Yahoo! News

Homeland Security opening private mail - U.S. Security - MSNBC.com

Wake up people! This is the kind of stuff we were fighting the cold war to prevent from happening.

Homeland Security opening private mail - U.S. Security - MSNBC.com

CNN.com - Lou Rawls dead at 72 - Jan 6, 2006

What a voice. RIP Lou.

CNN.com - Lou Rawls dead at 72 - Jan 6, 2006

US attacks TV host on Sharon slur

Why does anyone follow this idiot? Some man of christ he is.
BBC NEWS | Americas | US attacks TV host on Sharon slur

Bremer says US did not expect insurgency in Iraq

How many have died because of this? How do these people sleep at night.

Entertainment News Article | Reuters.com

BBC ON THIS DAY JAN 04, 1986: Thin Lizzy star dies

RIP Phil.
BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1986: Thin Lizzy star dies

Rhein Main is gone: Air Force Hands Over Keys to German Base

I spent 4 years stationed at Rhein Main, 1993 - 1997. It's a sad day knowing that it is gone. A lot of history was made in part to the existence of the base. She will be missed.

ABC News: Air Force Hands Over Keys to German Base

"South Park" Parked by Complaints - Yahoo! News

Idiots! Of course the episode is all over the net now for anyone to download. All they've done is made it more popular and more people will see it now than ever. Some will never learn...

"South Park" Parked by Complaints - Yahoo! News

The Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 as you've never heard it.

R. Luke DuBois

New Moons and Rings Found at Uranus

Some headlines just make you laugh.
New Moons and Rings Found at Uranus - Yahoo! News

River Of Toys Concert

Last night we took our son to see the River of Toys concert at the Pageant here in St.Louis. A fantastic show run by one of the local radio stations in conjunction with the US Marine Corp's Toys for Tots program. The performers were:

Natasha Bedingfield
Anna Nalick
Vertical Horizon
Ben Folds
Collective Soul

The show was awesome and it was our son's first concert.

Agents' visit chills UMass Dartmouth senior: 12/ 17/ 2005

Welcome to America, 2005.
Agents' visit chills UMass Dartmouth senior: 12/ 17/ 2005

Steve Smith - Mr. Hi Hat

Awesome!
Steve Smith - Mr. Hi Hat

Store Manager Makes Life Miserable for Would-Be Robber

As Nelson would say: haha!

Store Manager Makes Life Miserable for Would-Be Robber

CNN: Iraq Mistakenly Freed Terror Leader - Yahoo! News

Ouch, what a missed opportunity and a colossal mistake.
CNN: Iraq Mistakenly Freed Terror Leader - Yahoo! News

F*** Christmas

What a rant!!!

F*** Christmas

Hearing Loss News and Reviews: Copulating deaf couple unaware of own volume

LOL!!!
Hearing Loss News and Reviews: Copulating deaf couple unaware of own volume

The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities

What's better than free software? Really good free software!

The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities

U.S. Draws Into Strong Group at World Cup - Yahoo! News

Ouch! But I'm betting the US puts on a strong showing during the World Cup.
U.S. Draws Into Strong Group at World Cup - Yahoo! News

Scientists Determine Age of New World Map

Wow, this is awesome.

Scientists Determine Age of New World Map

ABC News: Scientist: Bosnian Hill May Have Pyramid

Cool!
ABC News: Scientist: Bosnian Hill May Have Pyramid

Vatican defends banning singer who supports condoms - Yahoo! News

Unbelievable but I guess it really isn't. It's more important to let people contract aids than the chance that they might stop a pregnancy with a condom.

Vatican defends banning singer who supports condoms - Yahoo! News

Texas sues Sony BMG for spyware violations - Yahoo! News

The hole just gets getting deeper and deeper for Sony.

Texas sues Sony BMG for spyware violations - Yahoo! News

The Sphinx and the curious case of the Iron Lady's H-bomb

An interesting story about a war that most people have forgotten about.

The Sphinx and the curious case of the Iron Lady's H-bomb - Sunday Times - Times Online

NCAA Football - Oregon State Beavers/Oregon Ducks Recap Saturday November 19, 2005 - Yahoo! Sports

Go Ducks!!!
NCAA Football - Oregon State Beavers/Oregon Ducks Recap Saturday November 19, 2005 - Yahoo! Sports

Vatican Official Refutes Intelligent Design

Glad to see this coming from the Vatican.

Vatican Official Refutes Intelligent Design - Yahoo! News

Man challenges fine with 1689 law

Good one mate.
BBC NEWS | England | Hereford/Worcs | Man challenges fine with 1689 law

Democratic hawk presses for U.S. Iraq pullout

Funny how the Republican leadership is trying to spin that a retired Marine Colonel, who served for 37 years is soft and doesn't care about America.
Politics News Article | Reuters.com: "Democratic hawk presses for U.S. Iraq pullout"

GOP senator hits Bush for attacking war critics; Hints Congress endorsing another Vietnam by staying silent

Nice speech Senator Hagel.
The Raw Story | GOP senator hits Bush for attacking war critics; Hints Congress endorsing another Vietnam by staying silent

Happy Birthday USMC

Happy Birthday to the US Marine Corp, 230 years old and still going strong.
Marine Corps News -> Marines celebrate 230th years in every clime and place

Guitar Shred Show - Mr.Fastfinger

Something to waste your time... :-)

Guitar Shred Show - Mr.Fastfinger

Pirates attack US cruise ship off East Africa - Yahoo! News

I'm surprised this actually doesn't happen more often with cruise ships. Fortunately it sounds like the crew knew how to respond.
Pirates attack US cruise ship off East Africa - Yahoo! News

DOD health official recommends increase in Tricare premiums

I remember when I joined in 1984 that if I was to stay in 20 years and retire I would have free healthcare for me and my family. Guess a promise isn't worth much when it comes to the government.
Stars & Stripes