Fallen Wiccan soldier left with no memorial

This is downright shameful. This man died serving his country and the VA treats him like this soley because his religion is Wicca. Shame on the VA!

Chron.com | Fallen Wiccan soldier left with no memorial

Magnumania in Oregon

Here's one of me with me Magnumania shirt at Crater Lake, Oregon.

 

ABC News: Awkward Moments Abound in Penis Pump Trial

I just got selected for jury duty. Maybe I'll get one of these "fun" trials.

ABC News: Awkward Moments Abound in Penis Pump Trial

Effort to outlaw flag burning fails in Senate - Yahoo! News

The American people and the Constitution won today. May the flag fly free!

Effort to outlaw flag burning fails in Senate - Yahoo! News

President Freezes Terrorists' Assets

All this outrage from the left and right over a program that was announced by the President himself back 0n 24 September 2001. Sheesh!

President Freezes Terrorists' Assets

Oregon State wins College World Series - Yahoo! News

I've always been a Duck fan in regards to the in-state rivalry but congratulations Oregon State! Love to see one of the home state teams win the big one.

Oregon State wins College World Series - Yahoo! News

Oregon State wins College World Series - Yahoo! News

I've always been a Duck fan in regards to the in-state rivalry but congratulations Oregon State! Love to see one of the home state teams win the big one.

Oregon State wins College World Series - Yahoo! News

The Electric Six - Gay Bar

A funny video, just for Ray.

Soldiers missing in Iraq found dead - Yahoo! News

My thoughts go out to the families of these 2 men. May they RIP and may we find the bastards who did this.

Soldiers missing in Iraq found dead - Yahoo! News

Show's over for Top of the Pops

Sad to see the show go. There have been some great performances over the years and part of the culture.

MediaGuardian.co.uk | Media | Show's over for Top of the Pops

Today's video - Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction

The first time I ever saw this video I instantly became a Zodiac Mindwarp & the Love Reaction fan.

U.S. bounces back to tie Italy 1-1 - Yahoo! News

Nice game gentlemen! You definitely held your own against a great Italian team. The refs certainly didn't make things easy for you, or Italy for that matter. Now all we need is to bet Ghana on Thursday!!!

U.S. bounces back to tie Italy 1-1 - Yahoo! News

NPR : Teens Turn 'Repeller' into Adult-Proof Ringtone

I guess I'm not an adult (even though I'm 40) because I can hear the damn thing and it's annoying.

NPR : Teens Turn 'Repeller' into Adult-Proof Ringtone

Google Earth update

If you haven't ever used Google Earth you're missing quite a treat. For those who do but haven't heard there is a new release, Beta 4. Haven't had any problems with it yet. I've got a lot of places bookmarked that I used to live at and favourite places I've visited. Anyone want to swap kml files?

Google Earth - Home

Rush X3

Look what came in the post today.... Woooohoooo!!! Time to fire up the ol' DVD player and 5.1 sound.

Bowling For Soup - Emily video

Today's video is Emily by Bowling For Soup. Fantastic band and they have some funny vids.

Thunderhead

A Rush tribute band that I went and saw last night. A very enjoyable time and a great bunch of guys.

Thunderhead

GUN - Word Up

In my opinion the best cover of a song ever.

YouTube - Olbermann exposes O'Reilly on Malmedy

Ouch! Slam dunk and a home run all in one. Go Mr. Olbermann!!!

YouTube - Olbermann exposes O'Reilly on Malmedy

"'Conservative' Doesn't Mean What You Think"

An interesting take on being a conservative.

After the Future: "'Conservative' Doesn't Mean What You Think"

The Boulevards

Wow! A young Tony Clarkin.

The Boulevards

Magnum - Vigilante

Watch and enjoy!

Dixie Chicks Take "Long Way" to No. 1 - Yahoo! News

Good for them. The CD is really good.

And so much for the theory that their career is in the tank because of Maine's rant against the President.

Dixie Chicks Take "Long Way" to No. 1 - Yahoo! News

Teams Ready To Test Sex Shop "Weapon of Mass Destruction"

Just a reminder that not all terrorists are foreign.

First Coast News - Local News - Teams Ready To Test Sex Shop "Weapon of Mass Destruction"

Report clears Armstrong of '99 doping allegations

Somehow I don't think these people will let go of this. They just can't stand that the guy was winning.

ESPN.com - CYCLING - Report clears Armstrong of '99 doping allegations: "Report clears Armstrong of '99 doping allegations"

Magnum in the studio

Magnum are back in the studio working on their next album. Al Barrow has set up a nice little video podcast to watch so head over and see what the guys are up to.

magnumonline.co.uk

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