http://www.boobs4bourbonst.com
This is an amusing site. A friend sent me to it. I have neither contributed a picture nor viewed the pictures, but it is an amusing premise to me. That's ingenuity to me. I hope it works.
16.9.05
27.8.05
Hermetics Library of Magical & Mystical E-Books
http://www.hermetics.org/ebooks.html
This is an excellent collection of magic and occult-related free eBooks. I found this the other day, and have been downloading to my heart's content ever since. There are some pretty famous books in here. There are also some obvious omissions, but you can't necessarily help what you can find for free. The price is right, so if you have a general interest in the occult, and don't mind not having fancy packages and illustrations, there's a lot to be found at this site.
This is an excellent collection of magic and occult-related free eBooks. I found this the other day, and have been downloading to my heart's content ever since. There are some pretty famous books in here. There are also some obvious omissions, but you can't necessarily help what you can find for free. The price is right, so if you have a general interest in the occult, and don't mind not having fancy packages and illustrations, there's a lot to be found at this site.
11.8.05
The Band Register 2
The Band Register 2
This is a site I found a long, long time ago. It's really useful. I don't THINK I've blogged it before, but it's entirely possible. Still, it's a really useful site, regardless, if you've got a band or are thinking of forming one. It has a registry of all the names of bands that have ever registered with it (which is a significant number), so you'll be able to see if your band name is taken. Unfortunately, it does lead to lots of disappointment, as (unless you've got a really unusual name) it almost certainly is. Still, a very useful tool to have, since it does allow you to find out these things BEFORE the lawsuit.
This is a site I found a long, long time ago. It's really useful. I don't THINK I've blogged it before, but it's entirely possible. Still, it's a really useful site, regardless, if you've got a band or are thinking of forming one. It has a registry of all the names of bands that have ever registered with it (which is a significant number), so you'll be able to see if your band name is taken. Unfortunately, it does lead to lots of disappointment, as (unless you've got a really unusual name) it almost certainly is. Still, a very useful tool to have, since it does allow you to find out these things BEFORE the lawsuit.
9.8.05
The Truth About Violent Youth and Video Games - Game Revolution
The Truth About Violent Youth and Video Games - Game Revolution
This article is rather like the last one, but by a less serious journal, and therefore, more fun. This guy is actually allowed to have a sense of humor and address hypocrisy more directly, and as a video game designer, he at least has some vested interest and authority in the topic. Worth checking out.
This article is rather like the last one, but by a less serious journal, and therefore, more fun. This guy is actually allowed to have a sense of humor and address hypocrisy more directly, and as a video game designer, he at least has some vested interest and authority in the topic. Worth checking out.
Video gaming | Chasing the dream | Economist.com
Video gaming | Chasing the dream | Economist.com
All of this hype about video games is just absurd from my point of view. I like how this article deflates some of that, even if at the start, it seemed like it was going to support the idiocy. On the left side, there's a picture of what I presume to be the cover of the issue this came from, and it just ticked me off at the start, but luckily, this article in a fairly respected journal has a more balanced view of the situation. Maybe we'll be lucky and some people will actually understand what it is saying that didn't before.
All of this hype about video games is just absurd from my point of view. I like how this article deflates some of that, even if at the start, it seemed like it was going to support the idiocy. On the left side, there's a picture of what I presume to be the cover of the issue this came from, and it just ticked me off at the start, but luckily, this article in a fairly respected journal has a more balanced view of the situation. Maybe we'll be lucky and some people will actually understand what it is saying that didn't before.
3.7.05
Wicca 101
Wicca 101
This site is actually a very good introduction to Wicca... which is sometimes hard to find on the internet (I know that for sure). I'd recommend it to people who are either new to Wicca or are interested because some of their family members are, just to avoid problems in understanding. It doesn't get terribly in depth, but it covers the bases well, and has enough information to keep you busy for some time. It's not terribly specific, but pagans are a varied lot, so in order not to exclude too many people, it kind of has to be. Still, definitely worth checking out.
This site is actually a very good introduction to Wicca... which is sometimes hard to find on the internet (I know that for sure). I'd recommend it to people who are either new to Wicca or are interested because some of their family members are, just to avoid problems in understanding. It doesn't get terribly in depth, but it covers the bases well, and has enough information to keep you busy for some time. It's not terribly specific, but pagans are a varied lot, so in order not to exclude too many people, it kind of has to be. Still, definitely worth checking out.
25.6.05
Smashing Pumpkins to Rock Out Again? Feature Story
Smashing Pumpkins to Rock Out Again? Feature Story
This was pretty exciting for me. I really enjoy the Smashing Pumpkins. I'd be excited to see them reunited. I hope it actually happens and really works. I'd like to see them in concert, if I could... but even if not, a few more albums would be pretty cool, too.
This was pretty exciting for me. I really enjoy the Smashing Pumpkins. I'd be excited to see them reunited. I hope it actually happens and really works. I'd like to see them in concert, if I could... but even if not, a few more albums would be pretty cool, too.
24.6.05
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fierce ants build 'torture rack'
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fierce ants build 'torture rack'
This description is just brutal. Granted, they're going to eat the insect afterwards, but this is definitely contrary to the idea that humans are more cruel than other creatures. we're just every bit as cruel as the others. However, what I find really interesting about this article is that many people consider humans the main tool-using creatures, but perhaps that's a limited definition. Since this is modifying their environment, and not something they hold, it seems less like a tool, but that seems like a limiting definition... particularly since ants don't actually have hands. It's a really interesting thing for me. Not sure if anyone else cares, though. ;-)
This description is just brutal. Granted, they're going to eat the insect afterwards, but this is definitely contrary to the idea that humans are more cruel than other creatures. we're just every bit as cruel as the others. However, what I find really interesting about this article is that many people consider humans the main tool-using creatures, but perhaps that's a limited definition. Since this is modifying their environment, and not something they hold, it seems less like a tool, but that seems like a limiting definition... particularly since ants don't actually have hands. It's a really interesting thing for me. Not sure if anyone else cares, though. ;-)
BadCorp.org: Stop funding your own oppression.
BadCorp.org: Stop funding your own oppression.
This is an interesting, if somewhat disturbing site. Personally, I'm not fully inclined to believe everything they're telling me, but it could be a good way to get more information on things you might not hear much about, and your own research could either support or oppose what you findat sites like this. It is important to hear the opinions on other sides of every issue, and this presenst some compelling arguments. I'd say it's worth checking out.
This is an interesting, if somewhat disturbing site. Personally, I'm not fully inclined to believe everything they're telling me, but it could be a good way to get more information on things you might not hear much about, and your own research could either support or oppose what you findat sites like this. It is important to hear the opinions on other sides of every issue, and this presenst some compelling arguments. I'd say it's worth checking out.
StumbleUpon Reviews
StumbleUpon Reviews
This is a fun browser bar service that helps you find sites you would be interested in based on categories you indicate interest in and your up or down rating of random sites it brings you. The file size is small, the bar is fairly unobtrusive, and it's really easy to use. I've gotten quite a few sites of interest to me from it. I'll be posting some of those as time goes by, as well. Definitely worth checking out.
This is a fun browser bar service that helps you find sites you would be interested in based on categories you indicate interest in and your up or down rating of random sites it brings you. The file size is small, the bar is fairly unobtrusive, and it's really easy to use. I've gotten quite a few sites of interest to me from it. I'll be posting some of those as time goes by, as well. Definitely worth checking out.
13.5.05
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - World's First 'Bionic' Device Fitted
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - World's First 'Bionic' Device Fitted
This looks interesting. I don't know that I'd quite call it bionic, but I suppose it's a start, and it somewhat fits the bill. It does offer hope to lots of people, so that's definitely a plus. That, and it's just cool to hear about a bionic limb. Hopefully, it will work effectively.
This looks interesting. I don't know that I'd quite call it bionic, but I suppose it's a start, and it somewhat fits the bill. It does offer hope to lots of people, so that's definitely a plus. That, and it's just cool to hear about a bionic limb. Hopefully, it will work effectively.
12.5.05
Self-Replicating Robots
Science News Article | Reuters.com
This is something. It's just a start, still, but interesting that they're making robots that make other robots ad nauseum. I know they're saying they'd be good for space travel or hazardous situations, but if science fiction has taught us anything, it's to be wary of self-replicating robots, because they'll just keep replicating and take over everything. There ought to at least be some concern about it. Still, I guess it's something cool they've been able to figure out how to do. It honestly didn't sound that hard to me, but I guess it might be more complicated than I'd think. With some thought and planning, this could be something cool.
This is something. It's just a start, still, but interesting that they're making robots that make other robots ad nauseum. I know they're saying they'd be good for space travel or hazardous situations, but if science fiction has taught us anything, it's to be wary of self-replicating robots, because they'll just keep replicating and take over everything. There ought to at least be some concern about it. Still, I guess it's something cool they've been able to figure out how to do. It honestly didn't sound that hard to me, but I guess it might be more complicated than I'd think. With some thought and planning, this could be something cool.
10.5.05
Army, Marines miss recruiting goals again - U.S. News - MSNBC.com
Army, Marines miss recruiting goals again - U.S. News - MSNBC.com
I have a mixed reaction to this. The first thing that came was, "Well, duh..." Most people wouldn't be as eager to join the army if they knew they were going to be sent straight into the line of fire. Only a few nuts would really want to go. Of course recruitment is lagging... people are getting killed and most sensible people prefer not to be killed. Then there's a big thing about how it's not about the war, it's about serving your nation. But this war is very unpopular with the nation. One might perhaps better serve the nation by figuring out how to end the war. Regardless, the article ends by saying that the army is going to have to pick up the slack when the reserves run out of people, and that is not a comforting thought, because frankly, I don't trust the congress and the president farther than I could throw them. Personally, I'd hate to be drafted, and I'd likely emigrate, because I don't think this war is about our nation... I think it's about some jerks trying to hijack our nation, and if there were to be a draft, why that would be the ultimate signal that they'd succeeded, and even a rat knows to get off of a sinking ship. So... yeah, anyhow... this article rather disturbed me more than I thought it would. Hopefully, someone will develop some sense before everything gets worse.
I have a mixed reaction to this. The first thing that came was, "Well, duh..." Most people wouldn't be as eager to join the army if they knew they were going to be sent straight into the line of fire. Only a few nuts would really want to go. Of course recruitment is lagging... people are getting killed and most sensible people prefer not to be killed. Then there's a big thing about how it's not about the war, it's about serving your nation. But this war is very unpopular with the nation. One might perhaps better serve the nation by figuring out how to end the war. Regardless, the article ends by saying that the army is going to have to pick up the slack when the reserves run out of people, and that is not a comforting thought, because frankly, I don't trust the congress and the president farther than I could throw them. Personally, I'd hate to be drafted, and I'd likely emigrate, because I don't think this war is about our nation... I think it's about some jerks trying to hijack our nation, and if there were to be a draft, why that would be the ultimate signal that they'd succeeded, and even a rat knows to get off of a sinking ship. So... yeah, anyhow... this article rather disturbed me more than I thought it would. Hopefully, someone will develop some sense before everything gets worse.
28.4.05
Exploding toads puzzle German scientists - Science - MSNBC.com
Exploding toads puzzle German scientists - Science - MSNBC.com
This story is just kind of disturbing. Thousands of toads are exploding for no known reason. Scientists just can't figure it out. It's kind of creepy. I wonder what it is that's causing it....
This story is just kind of disturbing. Thousands of toads are exploding for no known reason. Scientists just can't figure it out. It's kind of creepy. I wonder what it is that's causing it....
25.4.05
New signs of a space-time shift - Space Library - MSNBC.com
New signs of a space-time shift - Space Library - MSNBC.com
This is a somewhat interesting article about evidence supporting an Einsteinian hypothesis about relativity, but what really got me is that the Italian team of scientists are named Mario and Luigi. I cracked up when I read that. Made trudging through the article worthwhile for more than just curiosity's sake.
This is a somewhat interesting article about evidence supporting an Einsteinian hypothesis about relativity, but what really got me is that the Italian team of scientists are named Mario and Luigi. I cracked up when I read that. Made trudging through the article worthwhile for more than just curiosity's sake.
Einstein�s revolution enters second century - - MSNBC.com
Einstein's revolution enters second century - - MSNBC.com
This was an interesting article about Einstein. I know some stuff about him, but there is a lot I didn't know. It's interesting to learn more about him, because he's a prominent figure. I think I also really thought he was cool when I was a kid. It's also intersting for me to learn other ways that the universe is supposed to work. I like to synthesize them together, sometimes. Anyhow, I just thought this was interesting is all...
This was an interesting article about Einstein. I know some stuff about him, but there is a lot I didn't know. It's interesting to learn more about him, because he's a prominent figure. I think I also really thought he was cool when I was a kid. It's also intersting for me to learn other ways that the universe is supposed to work. I like to synthesize them together, sometimes. Anyhow, I just thought this was interesting is all...
21.4.05
New Scientist Technology - Bionic suit offers wearers super-strength
New Scientist Technology - Bionic suit offers wearers super-strength
This is interesting. A cybernetic suit that helps people move around and lift more. It looks pretty cool.
This is interesting. A cybernetic suit that helps people move around and lift more. It looks pretty cool.
17.4.05
David Suzuki Foundation: Home
David Suzuki Foundation: Home
This is a cool site I found at Melissa Auf Der Maur's blog. It focuses on environmenal issues, and has weekly columns by David Suzuki, a prominent environmentalist. I think it might be from Canada, so again, it focuses in different areas than where I am located, but much of the ideas still carry over, and since it's Canada, it's not that far away. I think it's going to become a place I visit regularly.
This is a cool site I found at Melissa Auf Der Maur's blog. It focuses on environmenal issues, and has weekly columns by David Suzuki, a prominent environmentalist. I think it might be from Canada, so again, it focuses in different areas than where I am located, but much of the ideas still carry over, and since it's Canada, it's not that far away. I think it's going to become a place I visit regularly.
RollingStone.com: The Long Emergency : Politics
RollingStone.com: The Long Emergency : Politics
This was something unusual... an article from Rolling Stone that actually made me think. I've got to say that the sense of hopelessness this writer has doesn't help anyone, but he made some good points, and I learned a few things from it. It's about the energy crisis currently facing the world, and the potential aftermath. I think what bothers me is that he disputes the viability of alternative energy sources because they would require the use of our fossil fuel infrastructure to create them, but, for the moment anyway, we still have that, so we might as well put it to good use while we can. Yeah, creating solar and wind power plants requires a significant investment of energy, but that seems like one of the best things we could put that energy to in this case. Far better than, say, running an SUV for a year. It would provide energy that would be available from then on. He also didn't mention things like tidal power, or some other methods I know of. He also painted a rather bleak, almost apocalyptic picture of life without oil, which I'm not entirely sure is true. Still, it's a worthwhile article to read, because it does expose the seriousness of other aspects of the energry crisis... and has lots of things that most people probably haven't really heard about before.
This was something unusual... an article from Rolling Stone that actually made me think. I've got to say that the sense of hopelessness this writer has doesn't help anyone, but he made some good points, and I learned a few things from it. It's about the energy crisis currently facing the world, and the potential aftermath. I think what bothers me is that he disputes the viability of alternative energy sources because they would require the use of our fossil fuel infrastructure to create them, but, for the moment anyway, we still have that, so we might as well put it to good use while we can. Yeah, creating solar and wind power plants requires a significant investment of energy, but that seems like one of the best things we could put that energy to in this case. Far better than, say, running an SUV for a year. It would provide energy that would be available from then on. He also didn't mention things like tidal power, or some other methods I know of. He also painted a rather bleak, almost apocalyptic picture of life without oil, which I'm not entirely sure is true. Still, it's a worthwhile article to read, because it does expose the seriousness of other aspects of the energry crisis... and has lots of things that most people probably haven't really heard about before.
15.4.05
Creature News
Creature News
This is a fun looking blog on various animal-related stories. It's based in the UK, so it focuses on that area a lot, and unfortunately, that means some of the petitions are ones I'm not eligible for. Still, it's a fun little blog, and it's about things I care about, so I figured I'd put it up. Might be worth checking out.
This is a fun looking blog on various animal-related stories. It's based in the UK, so it focuses on that area a lot, and unfortunately, that means some of the petitions are ones I'm not eligible for. Still, it's a fun little blog, and it's about things I care about, so I figured I'd put it up. Might be worth checking out.
13.4.05
Dave Navarro Honored - News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
Dave Navarro Honored - News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
I've been a big fan of Dave Navarro for some time, and it's cool that he's getting recognized, because he has been through a lot to get off of drugs. It's good that he's off of drugs, now, because he's quite talented, but not terribly well documented. I'd really suggest you check out some of his work.
I've been a big fan of Dave Navarro for some time, and it's cool that he's getting recognized, because he has been through a lot to get off of drugs. It's good that he's off of drugs, now, because he's quite talented, but not terribly well documented. I'd really suggest you check out some of his work.
12.4.05
Banurgle Pile - A Bravenet.com Forum
Banurgle Pile - A Bravenet.com Forum
Just thought I'd let everyone know that we've got a web forum related to the website. A lot of the posts are themed similarly to the cartoons, but so far, not much of it really relates to the comic extensively. We might add more comic content, later, but whoever comes on the forum can help steer it in whatever direction they like. Just thought I'd let people know there was a forum open, in case you were interested.
Just thought I'd let everyone know that we've got a web forum related to the website. A lot of the posts are themed similarly to the cartoons, but so far, not much of it really relates to the comic extensively. We might add more comic content, later, but whoever comes on the forum can help steer it in whatever direction they like. Just thought I'd let people know there was a forum open, in case you were interested.
8.4.05
Four Children Killed in Baghdad explosion
PeoplePC - News
I almost didn't want to blog this, because for me, it's just gotten to a point where I'm about sick of hearing about stuff in Iraq, but then I thought about the people who are living it. They don't have the choice to just stop reading about it, stop hearing about it, stop watching the news. It can still just come to them and blow them up, shoot them, kill them, maim them permanently. I know a lot of Americans' response is to ignore the problem because we think we can't do much of anything, but even just the intent for it to end has to add up to something. For my part, I'm still sending letters and emails to congresspeople, at least occasionally, and just taking note of what's happening. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away, and as I haven't got the power to really change it, directly, I think one of the best things I can do is to witness it as fully as I can, and try to use whatever means I have at my disposal to try to change things for the better.
I almost didn't want to blog this, because for me, it's just gotten to a point where I'm about sick of hearing about stuff in Iraq, but then I thought about the people who are living it. They don't have the choice to just stop reading about it, stop hearing about it, stop watching the news. It can still just come to them and blow them up, shoot them, kill them, maim them permanently. I know a lot of Americans' response is to ignore the problem because we think we can't do much of anything, but even just the intent for it to end has to add up to something. For my part, I'm still sending letters and emails to congresspeople, at least occasionally, and just taking note of what's happening. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away, and as I haven't got the power to really change it, directly, I think one of the best things I can do is to witness it as fully as I can, and try to use whatever means I have at my disposal to try to change things for the better.
Your guide to an unusual solar eclipse - Space.com - MSNBC.com
Your guide to an unusual solar eclipse - Space.com - MSNBC.com
This is cool because I had no idea there was a solar eclipse coming... even a partial one. What's cool to me is that at least a small fragment of it could be seen from where I am. There's also a link to a webcast of the eclipse which is even cooler, since I don't have the equipment to look at the eclipse, myself... and I'm sure it won't be very dramatic, since I'm just barely in the path of it at all. One thing I can say about MSN is that they do very well at covering eclipses and other cosmic events.
This is cool because I had no idea there was a solar eclipse coming... even a partial one. What's cool to me is that at least a small fragment of it could be seen from where I am. There's also a link to a webcast of the eclipse which is even cooler, since I don't have the equipment to look at the eclipse, myself... and I'm sure it won't be very dramatic, since I'm just barely in the path of it at all. One thing I can say about MSN is that they do very well at covering eclipses and other cosmic events.
World's Oldest Object
PeoplePC - News
I found this article more interesting because I hadn't heard about the crystal itself more than the rather hum-drum sounding celebration they were having for it. I was just excited that there was some finding that challenged the established theory. That's always exciting to me. Means that science has to rethink itself at least to some extent. That's just cool to me... and that the Earth was apparently not a giant piece of swirling magma makes things more interesting, aesthetically, too. Just thought this was interesting.
I found this article more interesting because I hadn't heard about the crystal itself more than the rather hum-drum sounding celebration they were having for it. I was just excited that there was some finding that challenged the established theory. That's always exciting to me. Means that science has to rethink itself at least to some extent. That's just cool to me... and that the Earth was apparently not a giant piece of swirling magma makes things more interesting, aesthetically, too. Just thought this was interesting.
7.4.05
RollingStone.com: Billy Corgan : Corgan Teams With Smith : News
RollingStone.com: Billy Corgan : Corgan Teams With Smith : News
Drool.
Sorry, but I really like both Billy Corgan and Robert Smith, so to hear that they are working together... even on a cover of an old Bee Gees song, is really cool and interesting to me... so much the more because of the unusual choice of song. I'm excited to hear a solo album from Billy Corgan, and it's always cool to hear about Robert Smith collaborations. Gives me hope that if I can make it big, I might be able to finangle one. Anyhow, just thought this was cool.
Drool.
Sorry, but I really like both Billy Corgan and Robert Smith, so to hear that they are working together... even on a cover of an old Bee Gees song, is really cool and interesting to me... so much the more because of the unusual choice of song. I'm excited to hear a solo album from Billy Corgan, and it's always cool to hear about Robert Smith collaborations. Gives me hope that if I can make it big, I might be able to finangle one. Anyhow, just thought this was cool.
Songwriter101.com
Songwriter101.com
This looked like a fairly interesting site. I'm kind of in a hurry, so I haven't been able to do much more than check out the front page, but it looks to be fillled with information. I'm sure some of it, I already know, because I tend to keep fairly plugged in about that sort of thing, but I'll bet there's a bunch I wouldn't know, and if you're interested in songwriting, but not terribly in the know about it, yet, this looks to be a good place to start. I actually found this page through a contest page, but it looks like something I'll keep checking out down the road.
This looked like a fairly interesting site. I'm kind of in a hurry, so I haven't been able to do much more than check out the front page, but it looks to be fillled with information. I'm sure some of it, I already know, because I tend to keep fairly plugged in about that sort of thing, but I'll bet there's a bunch I wouldn't know, and if you're interested in songwriting, but not terribly in the know about it, yet, this looks to be a good place to start. I actually found this page through a contest page, but it looks like something I'll keep checking out down the road.
1.4.05
Superhero Hype! - Calling All Heroes
Superhero Hype! - Calling All Heroes
I saw a link for this site on Tech TV. It's a pretty good site for getting news about comic book movies. If you're interested in that sort of thing (and I am), it's a pretty good resource for getting current information about it. I'd definitely recommend it.
I saw a link for this site on Tech TV. It's a pretty good site for getting news about comic book movies. If you're interested in that sort of thing (and I am), it's a pretty good resource for getting current information about it. I'd definitely recommend it.
31.3.05
More Fossil Stuff
PeoplePC - News
This time, they found a mammal. It's a little termite eating affair, but it was around when the dinosaurs were. I dunno, I guess I just still think this stuff is cool from when I wanted to be a paleontologist when I was a kid. It's just fun to find out about what kinds of animals were around, then. It rather suits my stance as a member of a nature religion to know more about nature as it once was, as well as how it now is. I just find it interesting, to boot.
This time, they found a mammal. It's a little termite eating affair, but it was around when the dinosaurs were. I dunno, I guess I just still think this stuff is cool from when I wanted to be a paleontologist when I was a kid. It's just fun to find out about what kinds of animals were around, then. It rather suits my stance as a member of a nature religion to know more about nature as it once was, as well as how it now is. I just find it interesting, to boot.
28.3.05
Banurgle.com
Welcome to banurgle.com!
This is the webcomic my brother, Andy and I have been working on. It's still a work in progress, but it's finally up. We're probably going to be making changes for a little while, and more comics will come up soon, that will hopefully make more of the characters make more sense, but if you'd like to check it out as a sort of preview sampling, it's up and available for those who are interested.
This is the webcomic my brother, Andy and I have been working on. It's still a work in progress, but it's finally up. We're probably going to be making changes for a little while, and more comics will come up soon, that will hopefully make more of the characters make more sense, but if you'd like to check it out as a sort of preview sampling, it's up and available for those who are interested.
Wonder Woman
MSN Movies - Hollywood Hitlist
This author is... well, not very bright. As a consequence, I'm not inclined to believe much of it. There's almost no knowledge of the comic books or the mythology in them. Because Wonder Woman is an Amazon, he thinks she must come from the Amazon, which is just silly. The Amazon in South America was named after the mythological one, not vice versa. Wonder Woman is certainly NOT from South America. She's Greek. I know this, and I'm not even much of a Wonder Woman fan. It just bothered me that MSN got someone to write about a comic book thing that knew nothing about it, and just had lots of stupid misconceptions in it. If you're going to write about something, at least have the courtesy to know what you're talking about.
This author is... well, not very bright. As a consequence, I'm not inclined to believe much of it. There's almost no knowledge of the comic books or the mythology in them. Because Wonder Woman is an Amazon, he thinks she must come from the Amazon, which is just silly. The Amazon in South America was named after the mythological one, not vice versa. Wonder Woman is certainly NOT from South America. She's Greek. I know this, and I'm not even much of a Wonder Woman fan. It just bothered me that MSN got someone to write about a comic book thing that knew nothing about it, and just had lots of stupid misconceptions in it. If you're going to write about something, at least have the courtesy to know what you're talking about.
26.3.05
Prostate Cancer Awareness
PeoplePC - News
This article piqued my interest, because well... it's something that could end up happening to me, if I'm one of those unlucky men who end up with prostate cancer. I try to do what I can to keep from getting it, but like the article says, we don't know all that much about it, because there's not a lot of funding, because it's not one of your more popular cancers, like breast cancer. Mind you, breast cancer is bad, and I'd like to see it cured, but really, the consequences from prostate cancer are a lot worse. Still, I like how this article has a more positive tone of learning from the amount of publicity breast cancer gets to try to get more funding for prostate cancer, just because it's probably one of the best attitudes you could have towards it. Hopefully, it'll work out.
This article piqued my interest, because well... it's something that could end up happening to me, if I'm one of those unlucky men who end up with prostate cancer. I try to do what I can to keep from getting it, but like the article says, we don't know all that much about it, because there's not a lot of funding, because it's not one of your more popular cancers, like breast cancer. Mind you, breast cancer is bad, and I'd like to see it cured, but really, the consequences from prostate cancer are a lot worse. Still, I like how this article has a more positive tone of learning from the amount of publicity breast cancer gets to try to get more funding for prostate cancer, just because it's probably one of the best attitudes you could have towards it. Hopefully, it'll work out.
Finger Found at Wendy's
PeoplePC - News
Finding a finger would be pretty odd. I think it's interesting, because the police are trying to figure out whose finger it is, still. I know Wendy's might suffer a backlash from this, but for my part, reading the story just made me go, "Y'know, I could go for some Wendy's..." Maybe I'm weird, but I just don't see it happening that frequently, and since it already happened in California, most Wendy's food will probably be finger-free for some time. I guess I just thought it was an interesting article....
Finding a finger would be pretty odd. I think it's interesting, because the police are trying to figure out whose finger it is, still. I know Wendy's might suffer a backlash from this, but for my part, reading the story just made me go, "Y'know, I could go for some Wendy's..." Maybe I'm weird, but I just don't see it happening that frequently, and since it already happened in California, most Wendy's food will probably be finger-free for some time. I guess I just thought it was an interesting article....
24.3.05
Dinosaur Soft Tissue Found
PeoplePC - News
This looked really interesting. It's strange that they managed to find some soft tissue from a dinosaur. At least for the moment, there are no plans to attempt cloning it. I'm not sure where one would get an animal big enough to lay that egg... Though actually, I'm not sure how big a T Rex egg is... maybe it wouldn't be that hard. Anyhow, it's pretty cool that they found some soft tissue from a dinosaur... it'll likely lead to a lot of new discoveries about how dinosaurs lived. I've always been interested in dinosaurs since I was a little kid. Maybe we'll be able to find out more about them.
This looked really interesting. It's strange that they managed to find some soft tissue from a dinosaur. At least for the moment, there are no plans to attempt cloning it. I'm not sure where one would get an animal big enough to lay that egg... Though actually, I'm not sure how big a T Rex egg is... maybe it wouldn't be that hard. Anyhow, it's pretty cool that they found some soft tissue from a dinosaur... it'll likely lead to a lot of new discoveries about how dinosaurs lived. I've always been interested in dinosaurs since I was a little kid. Maybe we'll be able to find out more about them.
17.3.05
MSN Dating & Personals - Strange but fun dates
MSN Dating & Personals - Strange but fun dates
I'm not sure about this article. I mean, it's cool to do something you don't normally do, and I'm all for trying something new, but I think I'm offended by some of the people in it, because they're very much not open-minded, and the activities they suggest just aren't that novel to me. I dunno. I guess I had higher expectations than what they provided... this is often the case for something MSN calls, "unusual."
I'm not sure about this article. I mean, it's cool to do something you don't normally do, and I'm all for trying something new, but I think I'm offended by some of the people in it, because they're very much not open-minded, and the activities they suggest just aren't that novel to me. I dunno. I guess I had higher expectations than what they provided... this is often the case for something MSN calls, "unusual."
MSNBC - Vampire bats fly, drink blood � and run
MSNBC - Vampire bats fly, drink blood � and run
This just looked interesting. I like to learn random facts about animals. I'm reading a book right now about cool things animals do. There's some pretty interesting stuff in there... not the least of which are some of the British spellings and different animal names. Anyhow, just thought this was cool.
This just looked interesting. I like to learn random facts about animals. I'm reading a book right now about cool things animals do. There's some pretty interesting stuff in there... not the least of which are some of the British spellings and different animal names. Anyhow, just thought this was cool.
8.3.05
Proposed Ban on Human Cloning
PeoplePC - News
I'm not sure what I think about this, honestly. I'm not entirely sure how cloning is a violation of human rights in and of itself. I could see how it could be exploited to that end, but the actual act of cloning, I don't understand how that violates human dignity. I mean... you shouldn't be cloned if you didn't want to be, but I dunno... cloning is kind of a sticky situation. I'm not one to make a hasty judgement that it's all good or all bad straight from the hip. I think it requires a lot more thought than that. I think, after a good while discussing the possible benefits and drawbacks, that it could be beneficial to start cloning on an experimental basis for those things that were decided to be beneficial and of least risk. The point about the exploitation of women in the article is well taken. These should definitely be on a volunteer basis... but that's another one of those things that ought to be a given... it's not really a problem inherent in the process of cloning (although a womb is still needed), but rather a potential abuse of the process. That's what we seem to need to look out for more than the process, itself. Then again, there really ought to be more discussion and thought on the matter, from my perspective.
I'm not sure what I think about this, honestly. I'm not entirely sure how cloning is a violation of human rights in and of itself. I could see how it could be exploited to that end, but the actual act of cloning, I don't understand how that violates human dignity. I mean... you shouldn't be cloned if you didn't want to be, but I dunno... cloning is kind of a sticky situation. I'm not one to make a hasty judgement that it's all good or all bad straight from the hip. I think it requires a lot more thought than that. I think, after a good while discussing the possible benefits and drawbacks, that it could be beneficial to start cloning on an experimental basis for those things that were decided to be beneficial and of least risk. The point about the exploitation of women in the article is well taken. These should definitely be on a volunteer basis... but that's another one of those things that ought to be a given... it's not really a problem inherent in the process of cloning (although a womb is still needed), but rather a potential abuse of the process. That's what we seem to need to look out for more than the process, itself. Then again, there really ought to be more discussion and thought on the matter, from my perspective.
4.3.05
New EPA Head
PeoplePC - News
I was interested in this article both because of a general interest in environmental stories, and because I've applied to a number of EPA jobs. I guess the guy that was appointed seems like a pretty alright guy. I wonder what it was that made Bush appoint him, since he's a horrible, horrible president... especially on the environmental front... but I suppose it could just be to put a band-aid on his reputation. I suppose that's really the best we could hope for. I very much like how this article points out a bunch of Bush's foibles dealing with the environment. It's definitely worth noting. Hopefully, this new guy will be effective in thwarting Bush's misguided environmental ideas.
I was interested in this article both because of a general interest in environmental stories, and because I've applied to a number of EPA jobs. I guess the guy that was appointed seems like a pretty alright guy. I wonder what it was that made Bush appoint him, since he's a horrible, horrible president... especially on the environmental front... but I suppose it could just be to put a band-aid on his reputation. I suppose that's really the best we could hope for. I very much like how this article points out a bunch of Bush's foibles dealing with the environment. It's definitely worth noting. Hopefully, this new guy will be effective in thwarting Bush's misguided environmental ideas.
2.3.05
MSN Health & Fitness - Can Too Many Diets Hurt Your Health?
MSN Health & Fitness - Can Too Many Diets Hurt Your Health?
This article was interesting. I'd heard in classes that some people were overweight, but healthy. I think it's possible. I doubt it's me, but it's possible. It's also good to see what I'd figured was the case, that it can be damaging to diet too much. I've never really been able to diet. I can make my lifestyle healthier, but I can't diet any more than just stopping eating before I'm full to see if I'll get full... and I think that's just stopping overeating. I think improving your health is more important than just losing weight. I've been at it for a while, and my weight has largely levelled off, but I feel healthier as time goes on. I still need to work at it more, of course, but it really does work a lot better, I think... even if the scale doesn't ever show results, anymore. I think people worry too much about dieting. There are ways you can look better and feel better that don't involve the massive shedding of pounds. If you live healthier, you'll lose weight naturally to a point, and feel better just from physically being in better shape. I still have a long way to go... but I think it's a good plan, anyhow.
This article was interesting. I'd heard in classes that some people were overweight, but healthy. I think it's possible. I doubt it's me, but it's possible. It's also good to see what I'd figured was the case, that it can be damaging to diet too much. I've never really been able to diet. I can make my lifestyle healthier, but I can't diet any more than just stopping eating before I'm full to see if I'll get full... and I think that's just stopping overeating. I think improving your health is more important than just losing weight. I've been at it for a while, and my weight has largely levelled off, but I feel healthier as time goes on. I still need to work at it more, of course, but it really does work a lot better, I think... even if the scale doesn't ever show results, anymore. I think people worry too much about dieting. There are ways you can look better and feel better that don't involve the massive shedding of pounds. If you live healthier, you'll lose weight naturally to a point, and feel better just from physically being in better shape. I still have a long way to go... but I think it's a good plan, anyhow.
FOXSports.com - NASCAR- NASCAR under fire for using leaded gasoline
FOXSports.com - NASCAR- NASCAR under fire for using leaded gasoline
What the!? I hadn't heard about this. Leaded gasoline is just terrible for the environment. I don't care if it hurts the cars, it hurts millions of people. Make a new bloody car, for crying out loud. This really got me fired up when I read it. This is just absurd.
What the!? I hadn't heard about this. Leaded gasoline is just terrible for the environment. I don't care if it hurts the cars, it hurts millions of people. Make a new bloody car, for crying out loud. This really got me fired up when I read it. This is just absurd.
MSNBC - Supreme Court weighs Commandments cases
MSNBC - Supreme Court weighs Commandments cases
This article is tough for me. I personally don't think that the ten commandments belong in government buildings. That's fine if your morality is based on the ten commandments, but mine is not, and much of the American legal apparatus comes from other places, as well. The people in the article claim the ten commandments unify Americans, but they don't. Those people were already unified. They keep the non-Christians separate, in what is supposed to be a country without an official religion. To emphasize the point... what would all those people who claim that it's celebrating American legal history say if there were a giant statue of I dunno... say, Zeus, with a plaque that read "All Hail Mighty Zeus, King of the Gods!" Most likely, they'd want it removed. But classical Greek knowledge was instrumental in the creation of our legal system. Perhaps that's too extreme an example... but it's one of the few ways I can demonstrate that it might have been a part of our legal system's development, but that doesn't mean that we need a giant statue of it. Our system is supposed to evolve to be functional and effective for all kinds of people, and our society is becoming more and more pluralistic. Clinging to the past is something that won't actually help us to grow into the future. And if it were a symbol of a religion that weren't yours, you could see how it might be a divider instead of a unifier.
This article is tough for me. I personally don't think that the ten commandments belong in government buildings. That's fine if your morality is based on the ten commandments, but mine is not, and much of the American legal apparatus comes from other places, as well. The people in the article claim the ten commandments unify Americans, but they don't. Those people were already unified. They keep the non-Christians separate, in what is supposed to be a country without an official religion. To emphasize the point... what would all those people who claim that it's celebrating American legal history say if there were a giant statue of I dunno... say, Zeus, with a plaque that read "All Hail Mighty Zeus, King of the Gods!" Most likely, they'd want it removed. But classical Greek knowledge was instrumental in the creation of our legal system. Perhaps that's too extreme an example... but it's one of the few ways I can demonstrate that it might have been a part of our legal system's development, but that doesn't mean that we need a giant statue of it. Our system is supposed to evolve to be functional and effective for all kinds of people, and our society is becoming more and more pluralistic. Clinging to the past is something that won't actually help us to grow into the future. And if it were a symbol of a religion that weren't yours, you could see how it might be a divider instead of a unifier.
MSNBC - Plastic bottles pile up as mountains of waste
MSNBC - Plastic bottles pile up as mountains of waste
Drinking water may be good, but the waste is a problem. I worry about that a lot, as my family drinks a lot of soda, and often in bottles. Since I've come home, I've persuaded my mom do to more recycling, even though it involves some more trips. I haven't managed to convince my brother, and I feel bad about it. I'm not sure how the problem should be addressed, but it's good to see people at least talking about it.
Drinking water may be good, but the waste is a problem. I worry about that a lot, as my family drinks a lot of soda, and often in bottles. Since I've come home, I've persuaded my mom do to more recycling, even though it involves some more trips. I haven't managed to convince my brother, and I feel bad about it. I'm not sure how the problem should be addressed, but it's good to see people at least talking about it.
1.3.05
Abolishing the Death Penalty for Minors
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7051296/
I was excited and happy when I read this. The death penalty is something I'm not really sure belongs in our society anymore... particularly after I saw a show on the History channel about various ways that people are executed. I knew it was nasty, but... it was worse than I thought. In the last election, I voted for the only candidate in my state that was for abolishing the death penalty. She didn't win, but I'm still glad I voted for her. I felt that made the campaign, really. Granted, this ruling only abolishes the death penalty for those who are under 18, but it's a step. What concerns me is that people don't seem to understand that just because the people aren't being punished by death, doesn't mean that they're not being punished. I suppose one could make a case for the state's rights... but personally, I believe this is enough of an issue in the world that it ought to be a national issue. Most of the rest of the developed world has abolished the death penalty, entirely. Their countries aren't overrun with murderous gangs of people who have no fear of punishment... in fact, their crime is down. In a class I took in college, we covered the death penalty (a philosophy class about death), and none of the traditional arguments for it actually hold water. What's particularly disturbing, though, is that my state is one of the ones that still had the death penalty for juveniles. It may only be a small step towards what I think is right, but it's at least enough progress to feel like celebrating.
I was excited and happy when I read this. The death penalty is something I'm not really sure belongs in our society anymore... particularly after I saw a show on the History channel about various ways that people are executed. I knew it was nasty, but... it was worse than I thought. In the last election, I voted for the only candidate in my state that was for abolishing the death penalty. She didn't win, but I'm still glad I voted for her. I felt that made the campaign, really. Granted, this ruling only abolishes the death penalty for those who are under 18, but it's a step. What concerns me is that people don't seem to understand that just because the people aren't being punished by death, doesn't mean that they're not being punished. I suppose one could make a case for the state's rights... but personally, I believe this is enough of an issue in the world that it ought to be a national issue. Most of the rest of the developed world has abolished the death penalty, entirely. Their countries aren't overrun with murderous gangs of people who have no fear of punishment... in fact, their crime is down. In a class I took in college, we covered the death penalty (a philosophy class about death), and none of the traditional arguments for it actually hold water. What's particularly disturbing, though, is that my state is one of the ones that still had the death penalty for juveniles. It may only be a small step towards what I think is right, but it's at least enough progress to feel like celebrating.
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Well, due to some problems with my java, I've been unable to post for some time... as one might have noticed from the dated-ness of my posts. I'll be resuming posting now that I've figured a way around the problem.
CLARK COUNTY
http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=2989614&nav=EQlpWjof
This is just absurd. A kid writes a story about zombies overrunning a high school, never mentioning names, places, or any of that, and someone finds it, and they arrest him and charge him with threatening terrorism on his school. He even says it was for a school project. It's this kind of thing that keeps people from finding real terrorists. Hell, a careful reading of the text should show that there's nothing here.
Just one more reason I'm glad I'm not from Kentucky. Still, it's entirely too close to where I am.
This is just absurd. A kid writes a story about zombies overrunning a high school, never mentioning names, places, or any of that, and someone finds it, and they arrest him and charge him with threatening terrorism on his school. He even says it was for a school project. It's this kind of thing that keeps people from finding real terrorists. Hell, a careful reading of the text should show that there's nothing here.
Just one more reason I'm glad I'm not from Kentucky. Still, it's entirely too close to where I am.
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