Great idea, but don’t do what these guys did.Five SCUBA divers from Euope went diving in the vicinity of Indonesia in waters known to be very treacherous.They quickly became separated from their boat, and floated in shark infested waters for two days.Then, they found an island, and crawled onto the island to be safe. Big mistake…. Continue reading Anyone for a Sunday Outing?
Monthly Archives: June 2008
This Photograph Needs a Caption
A few days ago, this photograph needed a caption too. You provided several excellent examples that were much better than the real life caption. The real life caption was “We don’t know what this is” from Google Earth.[More Captions Needed]
Jim Kakalios Does Atheist Talk Radio Sunday!
Minnesota Atheists’ “Atheists Talk” radio showSunday, June 8, 2008, 9-10 a.m. Central TimeThe first half hour will feature an interview with James Kakalios, author of “The Physics of Superheroes.”The second half hour will feature August Berkshire discussing his essay “The Problem of Evil: The Top 12 Excuses Religious People Give for the Horrible Behavior of their God.”
“Atheists Talk” airs live on AM 950 KTNF in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.To stream live, go here.Podcasts of past shows are available at Minnesota Atheists orthrough iTunes. For all other podcast systems, such as one you might be running on Linux, use this feed.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Let Me Introduce the Next Senator from the Great State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Democratic Farm Labor Party has officially endorsed Al Franken as Candidate for Senate. The endorsement was made on the first ballot.
Really Big Tornado in Minnesota. And flooding.
A half mile wide tornado with a virtually south to north trajectory from near Park Rapids towards Bemidji, in Hubbard County, destroyed several homes and did a lot of property damage. The worst damage was near Highway 34 and County Road 4, in or near Emmaville and Lake George.Several other tornadoes have been reported around the state. Conditions are ripe for further serious storms and possibly tornadoes almost anywhere round these parts, though I’m not sure what the NWS is giving us in the way of watch boxes.In Minnesota terms, this is spittin’ distance from the cabin, sort of. (Walker is our nearest largish/quaint town, though we probably don’t go there more than a couple times a year.)And there is significant flooding in downtown Grand Marais.more info
Edgy over the top politically real video by Madonna. Must see.
It is being widely censored. The uncensored version is below the fold.This is the most disturbing thing I’ve posted in a while. At least 12 hours or so. Continue reading Edgy over the top politically real video by Madonna. Must see.
Babar the Elephant for President!
Oh. No. Right. Bob Bar. Not Barbar. Whatever. Continue reading Babar the Elephant for President!
The People of Hartford Connecticut are Heartless Barbarians
This is not a joke. Don’t watch this if you have a weak stomach. But if you live in Hartford and can help the police find the perpetrator please do call them.
Hartford police ask anyone with information regarding this incident and/or the identity of the suspects to please contact Crime Scene Division (CSD) Detective Michael Chauvin at 860-757-4229 or CSD Commander Sergeant Jason Thody at 860-757-4225.
Obama and Clinton Meet UPDATED
According to news breaking moments ago, Obama and Clinton are meeting at this very moment in a home in the Washington D.C. area.There are no details available. But I thought you’d like to know.UPDATE:It is now thought that the “home in DC” was Hillary’s place. It is believed that Hillary has snuck out the back of the house and she and Barack are going to meet somewhere quite.And no, I am not making this up.UPDATE (8:50PM CST):It appears that Obama was in the DC area today with the press group that is assigned to him. Then they went to get on the plane and fly away. Well, they did go on the plane to fly away. And they flew away.But Obama only made them THINK he was on the plane. The press corps flew away and Obama was still on the ground … on his way over to Hillary’s place.And no, I really really am not making this up.
Rally for El Tinklenberg
Minnesota’s Sixth District is represented in congress by a lunatic right winger known as Michele Bachmann. She will be opposed in the next election by DFL Endorsed El Tinklenberg.Tinklenberg is having a rally tonight in Saint Cloud. Hat Tip PZ
Lesbians Smooching at Ball Game Disturbs Fan
…. in Seattle.
last week, a lesbian complained that an usher at Safeco Field asked her to stop kissing her date because it was making another fan uncomfortable.The incident has exploded on local TV, on talk radio and in the blogosphere and has touched off a debate over public displays of affection in generally gay-friendly Seattle….As the Mariners played the Boston Red Sox on May 26, Sirbrina Guerrero and her date were approached in the third inning by an usher who told them their kissing was inappropriate, Guerrero said.The usher, Guerrero said, told them he had received a complaint from a woman nearby who said that there were kids in the crowd of nearly 36,000 and that parents would have to explain why two women were kissing.
Hmmm, that’s a tough one. How about “Well, maybe they are in love….” (Even if it is just as likely that they are actually in lust … who could know?)source
The latest thing to be scared of: Secondary drowning
According to the Centers for Disease Control, some 3,600 people drowned in 2005, the most recent year for which there are statistics. Some 10 to 15 percent of those deaths was classified as “dry drowning,” which can occur up to 24 hours after a small amount of water gets into the lungs. In children, that can happen during a bath.
(See comments for discussion of “dry drowning” vs. “secondary drowning.” Continue reading The latest thing to be scared of: Secondary drowning
Hillary Clinton Will Announce Withdraw From Race on Saturday, Will Back Obama
According to press reports such as this one, and for all I know a zillion others (I’ve been totally out of touch at a graduation party over on Eat Street), Clinton will announce her move on Saturday. She had a conference call with party mucky mucks today, apparently. The announcement will come in connection with an end-of-primary event. The Obama campaign is pretty much staying out of the way. Continue reading Hillary Clinton Will Announce Withdraw From Race on Saturday, Will Back Obama
June 4th: Kennedy Wins California Primary; June 5th Kennedy Shot; June 6th Kennedy Dies
I remember being shaken awake by my father. He did not want me to miss an historic event. During the election campaigns, the television is always on in my house, this has been true since I was a kid and we first got a TV. So the TV was on and he knew Robert Kennedy had been shot, and he woke me up to make sure I knew what was going on.The next day, the same thing happened, this time with the news that Kennedy was dead. Continue reading June 4th: Kennedy Wins California Primary; June 5th Kennedy Shot; June 6th Kennedy Dies