The US Army

Your experience may differ. :-)

Happy Father's Day

Boob flash!



Happy Father's day!

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Original Battlestar Galactica Gag Reel

For the fans of the original series.

Why are you taking my picture?

Cookie!

 

Goodbye to Linux (for now)

Well, my little experiment with Linux is over for now and I am back to
XP for my main OS. I’ve given it a go but it never worked quite right
for me. I spent more time trying to get things to work the way I wanted
versus actually being productive. I know from reading some of the
comments to my previous posts I’ll get some flack for that but that
doesn’t matter. It is my computer and as one of my friends said who
uses Linux exclusively said: use what OS is right for you regardless of
what it is. I’ve heard many a Linux user say that your computer should
work for you, not you for it. So XP it is (not spending the money on
Vista). So goodbye Linux (for now). I still have a few live distros to
spin up once in a while…



Cross posted over at my other blog On A Storyteller's Night

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Frack!

Frack! Frack! Frack!



Looks like the 4th season of Battlestar Galactica is the last. But on the same hand with the storyline of finding earth having a definite end is a good thing. But still....frack!



And then to top it off the character of Dr. Carson Beckett gets killed off on Atlantis last night. What is going on with all my favourite shows?!!!



Frack frack frack!!!

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Baby Sitting

Nice thong.



:-)

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Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day. Thank you to all that have served and my thoughts go to those who have died in service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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Mussolini’s “The Political and Social Doctrine of Fascism”

A good read and it should make you think about the current state of politics in this country.



Mussolini's "The Political and Social Doctrine of Facism"

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Jericho cancelled - stupid frackin' CBS

Jericho has been canceled. One of the few shows that I look forward to every week ends on one hell of cliff hanger and CBS cancels it. Bastards!

Terror on Wall Street

The title of this site says it all. This is a damn interesting story.



Terror on Wall Street

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Movies mirror our culture, like it or not

A great column by Leonard Pitts Jr.



Movies mirror our culture, like it or not.

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The Fundamentalist Agenda

A great article to read.



The Fundamentalist Agenda

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Today is ANZAC Day

A little late but it's still ANZAC day here in my time zone. A hearty salute to those who perished and to those who survived.

ANZAC

Baby Got Back!

This is just too funny!

Memories...

Memories...hard to believe it's been almost 4 years since I went to this show.

 

Dragons Are Real

Thanks for pointing it out Dave.

New track up at fuelweb.com

The band Fuel has a new singer and a sample of a new track is up at the website. It sounds really good and I can't wait for the new album to come out.



Fuel Official Site

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If I Was You

Todays video is Saxon - If I Was You

Bush outflanks Congress to name Fox ambassador

Just another sad example of "I'm going to do what I want because I'm the decider".

Bush outflanks Congress to name Fox ambassador


Argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow Chart positions

Chart positions in the UK are #70 overall and #4 on the Rock Album charts according to the BBC.



Well done!





http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/rockalbums.shtml

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Crops -- and our wallets -- may get stung by bee problems - MarketWatch

Crops -- and our wallets -- may get stung by bee problems - MarketWatch

It isn't just the US either. There is a problem in the UK with bees dying off too. Bees are absolutely vital to certain plants to survive. It's little things like this that add up and will cause the human race problems.

All About Eve - Every Angel

More video goodness today.

All About Eve - Every Angel

Lambretta - Bimbo

Today's video is Lambretta's Bimbo

I was worried there for a second or two...

Thank goodness! I was worried but it seems her boobs are ok!

Magnum hit the UK charts at #29

Magnum hit #29 on the UK album charts today with the release of Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow. Well deserved mates and congratulations on a fabulous CD.

Official Magnum Website

Now scientists create a sheep that's 15% human

Now scientists create a sheep that's 15% human.

Bah! Nothing new here. Sheepherders have been injecting human DNA into sheep for years. It's only the method that has changed if you get my drift!

:-O

Magnum - Back Street Kid "live"

Back Street Kid by Magnum for your enjoyment. Thanks for posting it Al!

Magnum Fans

Well I've finally gotten around to updating my website about Magnum. I've pretty much deleted everything and just posted the latest news about Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow. I do plan to start doing a proper update with the discography, links, pictures, etc. but for now it's just news.

Magnum fans

If you are interested I run a group on Yahoo about the band also. Come on over, join and talk about the band with other fans.

Yahoo Groups - Magnum fans

Rush - Far Cry

The new single "Far Cry" can now be heard over at Rush.com

Oregon Ducks/USC Trojans Recap Saturday March 10, 2007

Ducks win Pac-10 tournament! Go Ducks!!!

NCAA Basketball - Oregon Ducks/USC Trojans Recap Saturday March 10, 2007 - Yahoo! Sports

Brad Delp, lead singer of Boston dead at 55

Another legend passes away. I remember first hearing Boston while in junior high. I was the equipment manager for the football team so I was always around the high school kids who listened to bands like Boston, Van Halen, Steve Miller, The Cars, etc. Brad Delp's voice was such a huge part of the Boston sound. The self titled debut is a classic.

Brad Delp, lead singer of Boston dead at 55.

John Inman dead at 71

Another legend has passed away. "Are You Being Served" is one of my all time favourite British comedies. You will be missed and may you rest in peace.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Obituary: John Inman




"I'm free!"

Just speechless

Reading this commentary today at ePluribus Media by Jay Gould III left me just speechless.

I love the following:

It has indeed been liberating for those of us who deservedly wield the economic, political, and social power in the US to eviscerate the Magna Carta, the Constitution, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We've no need of archaic or foreign documents declaring and defining rights for all human beings. My God, man. Habeas corpus and the Bill of Rights have outlived their usefulness. You aging hippies and starry-eyed dreamers crying over their loss need to get over it! Besides, it's painfully obvious we are not all created equal. If that were the case, men wouldn't dominate women, there wouldn't be long-term psychiatric care facilities, people wouldn't choose to sleep in their own urine on the street, and schools wouldn't have to provide for "special needs" children.

And then at the end he says:

We are Americans!

We love our nation. America is number one, and we aim to keep it that way!

If you don't like that, Chalmers Johnson, then get the hell out!

How Jay Gould considers himself an American is beyond me. He seems to hate the very things that make us who we are. The Bill of Rights and Habeas Corpus have outlived their usefulness? That is his vision of what America is?

Here is the article that got him going:

Republic or Empire

Tom Tomorrow

More Magnum - Soldier Of The Line

More Magnum tonight. Another of Tony's most powerful songs.

"Soldier Of The Line"

Soldier of the line how does it feel
You're far away from home polishing steel
The sun moves in between the mountain and sky
As dawn puts out its fingers splitting them wide

Soldier of the line what do you know
About the other side, they never show
They must be well disguised biding their time
Their armour well prepared so nothing will shine

Soldier of the line would you kill me
There's something in your eyes stopping you see
They're cloudy and you turn your head away
What's that rolling down your face, are you OK?

Hold back those tears from your eye
Don't show those feelings inside
You're in a murderous playground
War games on a castle wall
You're in a murderous playground
Crossed out if you dare to fall

Soldier of the line it isn't fair
You're bleeding deep inside nobody cares
Your flag and lance stand proud splintered and red
No movement in the field, the crows will be fed

Soldier of the line you've come to the end
You'll never get to see your mother again
Some unfamiliar place you're going to stay
An unremembered name an unforgettable day

Magnum - Sacred Hour

Magnum is my favourite band and I'm sitting here listening to their live album "The Spirit". Just as I finished my last post about Sgt Beardsley this song started playing. It's called "Sacred Hour" and is one of their most powerful songs. For some reason it makes me sad tonight.

"Sacred Hour"

All of my dreams that fell through and had tasted so sour
Take second place in my mind for this one sacred hour
Still I've been moved for so long by this strange fascination
Here as I stand all alone in complete concentration

Face through the clouds in the Gods shine with awe and splendour
Rise up and roar they approve will they always remember
I hear the voice of the crowd, it will last forever
Locked in my heart kept away like a stolen treasure

I can hear them calling
Hear the crowd applauding
If it's real I like the feeling
If I'm wrong who am I deceiving?

Night after night it repeats an exciting romance
Shared by us all though we met by a fleeting half-chance
Caught, trapped in time no escape from this powerful dreamworld
Pleased though I am to be here I am lost in the real world

Soldier, 25, dies after re-enlisting to aid ailing wife

Soldier, 25, dies after re-enlisting to aid ailing wife.

This story bothers me on so many levels. Another soldier dead, another family ripped apart. Children growing up without their father. That this man loved his wife so much that he re-enlisted to ensure she could get the medical care she needed. That he had to do it to be able to have health insurance because of the sad state of health care in this country. That his wife had to be told of his death on the day she left the hospital. It truly is a kingdom of madness.

RIP Army Sgt. William "B.J." Beardsley. After reading this article I know I won't forget you.

Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies

Rock legend Billy Thorpe dies - Entertainment - smh.com.au

Another legend dies. Most Americans know "Children of the Sun" as it is a staple on classic rock radio. Thanks for the music Billy and may you RIP.

Busted!

This picture cracks me up.

Spitzer First To Crack Open Light of Faraway Worlds | Science Blog

Spitzer First To Crack Open Light of Faraway Worlds | Science Blog

At this rate what will we be seeing in another 20 years? Bring on the future.

Man mistakes porn DVD as woman's cries for help

JS Online: Man mistakes porn DVD as woman's cries for help

Oops!

Planned Van Halen tour hits roadblock >> liveDaily

Van Halen News: Planned Van Halen tour hits roadblock >> liveDaily: "Earlier this month, Van Halen issued a press release in which the group announced it was hitting the road with Roth in tow for the first time since the mid-'80s. The announcement promised 40 shows featuring Roth, group co-founders Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son, who was to take over on stage for fired original bassist Michael Anthony."


The train wreck never even left the station. Not that I'm surprised one bit.

It is NOT Presidents Day!!!

Today is Washington's Birthday, not President's day!!! There is no "President's Day". Happy Birthday George.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Presidents Day

The 2006 MelRock Awards & 2007 Preview

Andrew McNeice has up his 2006 awards. A good read if you're a fan of melodic rock.

The 2006 MelRock Awards & 2007 Preview

Toys R Us and Hooters Sign

Toys R Us and Hooters Sign, originally uploaded by matneym.

I've probably driven by this dozens of times in Fairview Heights but I just noticed it today. Gave me a good laugh

Science versus Faith

Says it all.

Wellington Grey - Miscellanea

Spice Girls to reunite

Spice Girls to reunite | Music | This is London: "All five former members of the Girl Power phenomenon are said to be agreed in principle to a charity concert in London followed by a national tour."

Who saw that one coming eh?

:-)

The Shower - differences between women and men

The video says it all.

The Police on the Grammy Awards

The reunited Police just played 'Roxanne' on the Grammy Awards and they sounded and looked as good as ever. Bring on the tour!

Md. Bill Would Put GPS Devices on Truant Students

Md. Bill Would Put GPS Devices on Truant Students

More big brother. What is the world coming to?

Al-Qaeda 'praying for Obama win' | NEWS.com.au

Looks like Mr. Howard is making his feelings known on US politics at the moment.

Al-Qaeda 'praying for Obama win' | NEWS.com.au: "PRIME Minister John Howard has launched a broadside against US presidential hopeful Barack Obama, warning his victory could destroy Iraq and prospects for peace in the Middle East."

Global Rich List

Global Rich List

I'm # 49,322,169 or in the top 0.82% richest people in the world. But with my travels in the military I know I'm well off compared to some of the people I've seen.

USDA may allow China to import chickens to U.S.

McClatchy Washington Bureau | 02/09/2007 | USDA may allow China to import chickens to U.S.: "WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to allow China, where 14 people have died of bird flu since 2003, to sell chicken to the United States."

Why in the hell would we need to import chickens to eat here in the US? This is just nuts.

Student is given a stiff penalty

The Sun Online - News: Student is given a stiff penalty: "Student is given a stiff penalty"

And as always, check out Page3 when visiting the Sun.

;-)

Paraplegic allegedly 'dumped' on skid row - Los Angeles Times

Paraplegic allegedly 'dumped' on skid row - Los Angeles Times

Just plain wrong. Someone needs to be held accountable. We're the most powerful nation on earth militarily yet we do this to our own citizens. Power is nothing if this is what we are becoming, all because of money. Disgusting.

PINK CREAM 69: 'In10sity' Release Date Set

2007 is definitely going to be a good year for music. Along with Thunder's latest and upcoming releases from Magnum & Rush one of my other favourite bands has a new CD coming out in March. Better start saving up some cash.

BLABBERMOUTH.NET - PINK CREAM 69: 'In10sity' Release Date Set

I'm a PC, I'm a Mac, I'm Linux!

This one is for you Scott! LOL!!!

Doomsday' vault design unveiled

An interesting idea. The only problem is that if there is a catastrophe who will have the means to get to the island?

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | 'Doomsday' vault design unveiled

Man gets breakfast tattoo on head

Man gets breakfast tattoo on head

He should have gotten a tattoo of a brain so at least he would have one.

Senator to propose surveillance of illegal images | CNET News.com

How much more of big brother can we take and continue to call ourselves a free nation?
Senator to propose surveillance of illegal images | CNET News.com: "

A forthcoming bill in the U.S. Senate lays the groundwork for a national database of illegal images that Internet service providers would use to automatically flag and report suspicious content to police."

Washington initiative would require married couples to have kids

Washington initiative would require married couples to have kids

While this has no chance of ever passing it does however point out the silliness of one argument some use against same sex marriage. If marriage is for the purpose of procreation and should therefore exclude homosexuals then why shouldn't it exclude those hetero couples that also don't have children?

Watching America

This is a great site to see what the other news agencies and countries around the world are saying about the United States, good and bad. How can we as Americans understand and relate to what is going on if we can't see how the world sees us? I wish more Americans would look past their own personal world and see what is going on globally? The world keeps getting smaller every day. Everyone is your neighbour now.

Watching America: "America's Public Intelligence Agency

RUSH - Snakes And Arrows Album Title Rumor Holding Up; First Single Title Rumored

Woooohoooo!

RUSH - Snakes And Arrows Album Title Rumor Holding Up; First Single Title Rumored> News

Pandora Internet Radio - Find New Music, Listen to Free Web Radio

Been playing around with Pandora this evening and so far it's been quite interesting. I've heard a few new bands that I'm going to have to check out.

Pandora Internet Radio - Find New Music, Listen to Free Web Radio

Murdoch: Big media has less sway on Internet

So Fox reports, you decide...oh really? Not according to Mr. Murdoch after reading what he said in this interview. Sounds more like "we promote, we decide"...the very thing the conservatives tend to rail about the rest of the media doing. How can you trust Fox news, if you ever did at all after reading this from the man who runs it.

Murdoch: Big media has less sway on Internet:

"Asked if his News Corp. managed to shape the agenda on the war in Iraq, Murdoch said: 'No, I don't think so. We tried.' Asked by Rose for further comment, he said: 'We basically supported the Bush policy in the Middle East...but we have been very critical of his execution.'"

Endangered cranes killed in Fla. storms

This is just really sad.

Endangered cranes killed in Fla. storms - Yahoo! News

Packers QB Favre to return for 17th year - Yahoo! News

Glad to see Brett coming back for another year. The Packers looked good at the end of the season.

Packers QB Favre to return for 17th year - Yahoo! News

Matt Groening talks about Futurama's comeback - TV Squad

I love Futurama and am ecstatic that it is coming back!
Matt Groening talks about Futurama's comeback - TV Squad

Florida to Shift Voting System With Paper Trail - New York Times

This is a good thing. There is just too much uncertainty and the chance of fraud with these voting machines, especially with no paper trail. We use paper ballots here in Illinois with no problem.

Florida to Shift Voting System With Paper Trail - New York Times

'Aqua Teen' Incident Begs Question: Have We Become Too Paranoid?

My answer is yes, people are way too paranoid. It is smart to be conscious of your surroundings but come on people, this was a bunch of blinking LED lights in the shape of cartoon character. If something simple like this can cause such a panic and disruption of a major city we really do have problems.
'Aqua Teen' Incident Begs Question: Have We Become Too Paranoid?

Bush Directive Increases Sway on Regulation - New York Times

"each agency must have a regulatory policy office run by a political appointee"

Bush Directive Increases Sway on Regulation - New York Times

I wonder if their official title will be "Political Officer"?

Update to the gay bands story

Here's an update to the gay bands story I posted below. Either way it was fun while it lasted.

Respectful Insolence: Donnie Davies "outed"?

Another Doonesbury cartoon

Doonesbury is always hit or miss with me but this one is a hit.

Doonesbury Cartoon

100 Greatest Guitar Solos

I would have to say it's hard to argue against the top 10 here but after that? It's a joke. I saw at least 2 solos by Kurt Cobain and a couple by Billy Corgan. While I'm a fan of Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins I find it incredible that they rated more solos than Alex Lifeson of Rush. That John Sykes, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and countless others who are far more accomplished and respected guitarists makes this list laughable in my opinion.

100 Greatest Guitar Solos

Planet Rock Album Quiz

A little quiz for you music fans.

PLanet Rock Album Quiz

Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow release dates

Looks like Magnum's Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow will have a release date of April 3rd 2007 here in the US. It comes out in Germany on the 23rd of March and the rest of Europe on the 26th.

Magnum and Bob Catley Official Web site

NASA marks anniversary of Apollo deaths

RIP gentlemen, you were true pioneers and an inspiration for many.

NASA marks anniversary of Apollo deaths - Yahoo! News

Abandoned Russian Planes

I joined the US Air Force in 1984, the cold war was still going and the Soviet Union was the enemy. These planes were designed to kill Americans; as we were the enemy of the Soviets.

English Russia » Abandoned Russian Planes

The cold war is long over and these wounded birds can no longer fly in anger. It's sad to see them this way and makes me feel nostalgic, but grateful that they never flew in anger against us. There is a rugged grace and beauty in the design of their aircraft.

Republican: Scripts need reviewing | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC

I just love this:

"Why should North Carolina taxpayers pay for something they find objectionable?" said Berger, who is having proposed legislation drafted".

How many people would have to be offended for it to be objectionable? Who decides for everyone? For a guy who is in a party that claims to want smaller government and less interference in our lives...well tell me how this fits in to that philosophy?

Republican: Scripts need reviewing | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC

Bands to watch out for - Gay Bands

This kind of stuff just makes me laugh as it sounds like something out of the Onion. But at the same time these people seriously believe this stuff, and that in itself is scary. Anyway, it's a good read so enjoy!

Gay Bands

Radio-Locator

A handy guide if you're traveling or looking for a streaming internet station.

Radio-Locator: ""

Two Ohio election workers found guilty of rigging vote recount

Sometimes what some call crazy talk isn't crazy talk.

WRIC Richmond News and Weather - Two Ohio election workers found guilty of rigging vote recount: "CLEVELAND Two election workers in Ohio have been convicted of rigging the recount of the 2004 presidential tally in one county."

God, Intellect and Universal Truth

An interesting post, and one I can identify with.

Bring it On! » Blog Archive » God, Intellect and Universal Truth: "Exploring Texas, where megachurches are more common than oil wells (and probably more profitable), lately it’s made my mind itch a little more than usual. I was raised a Pentecostal Christian attending small churches, but these places nonetheless remind me of the intellectual darkness I experienced inside the stifling walls of organized religion. That a hundred million of my fellow Americans believe these buildings are their best gateway to the Ultimate is heartbreaking indeed."

'There is no war on terror' | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics

I pretty much agree with this.

'There is no war on terror' | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics

U.S. image around world sharply worsens: BBC poll - Yahoo! News

I'm not one bit surprised by this. Our foreign policy over the last 6 years will take decades to repair, if it's possible at all. Very sad indeed.

U.S. image around world sharply worsens: BBC poll - Yahoo! News

Keeping it in perspective.

Keeping it in perspective.

I Drew This, Friday, April 2, 2004.

Waterwheel invention promises cheap electricity | the Daily Mail

I've always wondered why people haven't taken advantage of some of the old ways to lessen our demand for electricity. This story about waterwheels is a good example. How many homes are there that could easily take advantage of this? On the same line of thought why aren't personal windmills being used? Farmers through out the years have used them to pull water out of the ground all through America. Why not use small ones to generate electricity? Even if they only generate enough power to light one or two light bulbs spread out over hundreds of thousands of homes it would make a difference. Cost I suppose is a big sticking point but with enough demand it should come down. For that matter why aren't the utility companies investing in this kind of technology? What are your thoughts on the subject?

Waterwheel invention promises cheap electricity | the Daily Mail: "Waterwheel invention promises cheap electricity"

Stargate SG-1 News

Wooohooo!!!


Stargate SG-1 Movies Announced

On A Storyteller's Night

While this is my main blog I also post over at Lockergnome.com. My blog over there is called On A Storyteller's Night and is primarily about technology and it's political implications. Some of what I post here will appear there and vice versa. Bookmark both and post a comment or two if you feel like it. That way I'll know if someone is reading this or not.

Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow

The Artwork for the new Magnum album (due out in March) "Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow" is up at the official Magnum web site. Done by the legend Rodney Matthews himself.

The Official website of Magnum & Bob Catley

Papers show France asked Britain for union in 1956 | Top News | Reuters.co.uk

I think the last line of the article says it all: ""France and England are like an old married couple who often think of killing each other, but would never dream of divorcing," he said."

Papers show France asked Britain for union in 1956: "A British government document dating from 1956 shows that on September 10 that year, then French Prime Minister Guy Mollet came to London to discuss the possibility of a merger between the two countries with Prime Minister Anthony Eden."

She's No Janet Jackson

LOL! This is funny.
DenisHorgan.com

Doonesbury Cartoon

A funny Doonesbury cartoon.

washingtonpost.com

THE BEST OF 2006 ACCORDING TO 155 MUSICIANS

Interesting to see what the musicians like.
Imhotep: "THE BEST OF 2006 ACCORDING TO 155 MUSICIANS"

Two missing boys, one since 2002, found in Missouri - Yahoo! News

Absolutely amazing! This is all everyone is talking about here in the St. Louis area tonight. There are two happy families tonight, along with the entire region. A happy ending to a story that usually ends in tragedy and sadness. Welcome home boys.

Two missing boys, one since 2002, found in Missouri - Yahoo! News

Fundies say the darndest things!

This site got immediately bookmarked. Funny and scary at the same time. :-)

Fundies say the darndest things!: ""

...and the President throws the hail Mary pass towards the end zone!

...and the President throws the hail Mary pass towards the end zone!

Bush sending more troops to Iraq on brink of war.

White House visitor records closed

I know this kind of action from this administration should shock me but not anymore. More secrecy for what reasons? Surely it isn't security related. Sad, just sad. Wake up people!

White House visitor records closed - Yahoo! News

Funny political cartoon