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Fiddlerdave
Today 04:48 PM
Child rape charge, TSA screener
Kind of interesting that people seem more upset over the scanning than they are by the opportunity for "hands on" in patting down. Not to mention the kind of information access these people can... (27 views, 1 replies)
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BoneDaddy
Today 04:44 PM
Obama backs insurance regulation
Doing 70 in a 35 will land you in jail here. (21 views, 2 replies)
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Hamilton Felix
Today 04:37 PM
Sweet deal on a long-range tactical rifle
He can't. I already found the woman who loves guns (was in line for Sniper training when unexpected child changed her career choice), knives, being prepared, lifted 4x4's, barbecuing lots of red... (185 views, 11 replies)
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Kassy
Today 04:35 PM
LPAI H7 Denmark
http://www.vetsweb.com/news/low-pathogenic-avian-influenza-found-in-denmark-954.html A routine checken revealed a routine infection of LPAI H7...nothing shocking but once again there's no N so we... (5 views, 0 replies)
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flourbug
Today 04:25 PM
US apologizes for comments made about Gaddafi
You're right. You would make a poor diplomat. The proper response is: Ambassador RC: You're an idiot! Foreign Head of State: I demand that you apologize! Ambassador RC: OK, I'm sorry that you... (36 views, 3 replies)
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Kassy
Today 04:24 PM
India Swine Flu (A/H1N1) , May 3 +
India is now starting vaccinating risk groups. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/57311/india-likely-start-swine-flu.html They now have imported a first 1.5 million doses which is not even... (3,298 views, 189 replies)
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Ought Six
Today 03:54 PM
Detroit Mayor Bing emphasizes need to shrink city
They can grow 'cornohol' to burn in the cars that used to be produced in that area, but now are made in Japan or Korea. I doubt that the toxins will make it all the way through the distillation... (270 views, 23 replies)
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Ought Six
Today 03:23 PM
Methane Releases from Arctic Shelf May Be Much Larger and Faster Than Anticipated
http://www.worldclimaterepo rt.com/wp-images/methane09_fig1.JPG http://www.worldclimaterepo rt.com/index.php/2009/10/08/the-ups-and-downs-of-methane/ IPCC lies aside, note how long both methane... (353 views, 38 replies)
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Ought Six
Today 03:03 PM
Warning/Ban Policy
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/CyanidePlusHappiness/ban_hammer.jpg (933 views, 46 replies)
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leistb
Today 03:00 PM
Posting Rules
Another take on the whole link thingy... (901 views, 93 replies)
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sandyd
Today 01:16 PM
Herpes virus (HHV-6) can insert itself into human DNA
Hasn't that one, #6, been around for ages? It should already be in our genes now. All of us. I wonder if there are areas of the world that are not exposed to it? I still think a virus IS the alien... (24 views, 1 replies)
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CanadaSue
Today 01:08 PM
A Medical Journey Begins - Canadian Style
Not stalling here; SO is really not well today so I've had to do a bit more scurrying around than usual. Going to take advantage of a simply gorgeous lunch hour period, scurry up & pick up a few... (31 views, 2 replies)
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dyrt
Today 01:04 PM
TSA Scanners Produce Nude Detail Images
Don't you get it? This is a clever way to keep muslims from flying. Airplanes are for exhibitionists. But I do worry about the machine operator. Imagine having to look at big old naked fat people... (61 views, 3 replies)
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rc
Today 12:48 PM
Obama to Decide Who Will Go Fishing
I remember before the election, one of the outdoor magazines (I forget whether it was Field & Stream or Outdoor Life) had a little "voter's guide", and asked the candidates a few canned questions... (118 views, 15 replies)
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leistb
Today 12:11 PM
Chilling Effect On Free Speech?
It does sound like a dumba$$ who doesn't know what they're talking about and uses an incorrect message to advance an agenda. Regardless, it isn't the message that's the problem, it's the desired... (83 views, 7 replies)
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leistb
Today 12:02 PM
New York Soft Drink Tax Coming Soon?
Like Prohibition and the war on drugs? Great ideas. (141 views, 15 replies)
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Potemkin
Today 11:58 AM
Energizer battery charger backdoor
HAHAHAHAHA http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/154421 Vulnerability Note VU#154421 Energizer DUO USB battery charger software allows unauthorized remote system access (23 views, 0 replies)
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Exodia
Today 11:35 AM
Spammer Deleted
It's a shame, because I was really gearing up for some in depth discussion surrounding the limo options in the Buffalo area. (1,302 views, 66 replies)
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Potemkin
Today 11:33 AM
US Policy Shift to Iran
US shifts policy toward Iran, http://www.huffingtonpost.c om/2010/03/10/us-shifts-iran-policy-emb_n_492819.html and then Iran lets the 3 people held for spying call home.... (19 views, 0 replies)
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Potemkin
Today 11:30 AM
Shell stops selling gas to Iran
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran. http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_eu_netherland s_shell_iran.html Yes, I know, all of that oil. But they have insufficient refining... (28 views, 0 replies)

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