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Thursday, August 27, 2009

More Japanese TV

Oh, those wacky Japanese TV shows.

Wing Nut Booed Out Of Town Hall

From The Brad Blog: Here's a video of the Virginia town hall where anti-abortionist and horse's ass Randall Terry was shouted down and escorted out of the meeting, much to the delight of the majority of the crowd:We, the majority of Americans are tired of the wing nuts and their delusions and we are putting them in their place. Now if the media will report on the majority the real picture of what Americans want when it comes to health care will be seen by even the lunatic fringe.

Did two species mix to make butterflies?

Ancient hybridization between an insect and a worm-like creature may have led to the near-magical transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.

Did two species mix to make butterflies?

Girls are primed to fear spiders

Once baby girls have learned to associate spiders with fear, they don't forget
– but boys do.

Girls are primed to fear spiders

Long-range Taser reignites safety debate

What do you get if you cross a shotgun with a stun gun? (Image: Taser)

What do you get if you cross a shotgun with a stun gun?

A whole new set of risks, say researchers.

Long-range Taser reignites safety debate

Newly evolved fur coat a quick hit in Nebraska

Deer mice had no gene for light fur 10,000 years ago, which shows how rapidly gene mutations can spread through a population of animals.

Newly evolved fur coat a quick hit in Nebraska

Dalai Lama to visit typhoon-hit Taiwan

Taiwan said Thursday that it will allow a visit by the Dalai Lama to pray for the victims of the typhoon-battered island.

Afghan freed from Guantanamo after 7 years to sue US government for mistreatment, lost youth

The family of one of the youngest prisoners ever held at Guantanamo plans to sue the U.S. government to compensate him for mistreatment and an adolescence lost to nearly seven years in a cell, his lawyers said Thursday.

Armenian Defense Minister threatens Azerbaijan with war


Armenia is ready not only to defend itself, but also to take “prophylactic measures” if necessary. Asked if he meant attack, the minister said: “Why not? There may be an attack and counterattack to defend the civilians from the horrors of war.” Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said in his interview to Armenian Public Television, APA reports quoting Novosti Armenia.

Armenia and Azerbaijan waged a war over the mountainous region of Karabakh in the early 1990s, which claimed some 30,000 lives and displaced about one million Azerbaijanis. Armenia has been occupying over 20 percent of Azerbaijan`s internationally-recognized territory since then. The ceasefire accord was signed in 1994, but peace talks, mediated by the U.S., Russia and France through the OSCE Minsk Group, have been fruitless so far, and sporadic clashes on the frontline continue.

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Cuban Retirees Resell News As Toilet Paper

With the current state of the media (in the US at least) they should skip the 'news' part and go straight to the wiping part.

A Cuban retiree says the country's toilet paper shortage has created a lucrative business for seniors - buying and reselling newspapers as an alternative.

Cuban Retirees Resell News As Toilet Paper

Man misses dragonfly, shoots friend

If this didn't happen in Johnsonville, South Carolina I'd swear it we were talking about somewhere Arkansas or Kentucky or West Virginia or Alaska.

A man who says he was using his rifle to shoot at dragonflies accidently shot his friend in the head.

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Airline worker has 14 wives

What were you thinking man, one is more than enough!

An Indian airline worker was fired from his job and faces bigamy charges after it was discovered he had 14 wives.

Nude Model Arrested at NYC Museum

It seems the only nudes allowed at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art are the ones in the collection.

Viagra linked to aiding the recovery of stroke victims

Viagra, the drug that has helped thousands of men revive their sex life, may also help stroke victims of both sexes make remarkable recoveries, doctors said yesterday.

Viagra linked to aiding the recovery of stroke victims

What is lurking inside us?

What is lurking inside us?

Scientists start to map the thousands of foreign microbes infesting our bodies.

World's best - and worst - paid workers

World's best - and worst - paid workers

A European city boasts the highest average wage, but four spots in the U.S. offer hefty pay too.

How to protect your savings

How to protect your savings

There are sure-fire ways to keep your money safe even if your bank fails.

The ending Kennedy wanted

The ending Kennedy wanted

Edward Kennedy vowed to make the most of the time he had left — and he did.

Lose weight without dieting

Lose weight without dieting

"The Pistachio Principle" of eating helps people eat less without restricting calories.

Oopsie!

Museum's 'moon rock' revealed as fake

A museum discovers its prized space artifact is actually something quite different.

McCain tangles with angry crowd

McCain tangles with angry crowd

The sparks were flying even before John McCain took the stage to talk health care on Wednesday.

California Girl Kidnapped In 1991 Found Alive

California Girl Kidnapped In 1991 Found Alive

Jaycee Lee Dugard was 11 years old when she was abducted from a school bus stop in front of her home.

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California Girl Kidnapped In 1991 Found Alive

Caning Of Maylasian Woman For Drinking Beer Will Not Take Place

Caning Of Maylasian Woman For Drinking Beer Will Not Take Place

Under Malaysia's dual-track legal system, Islamic Shariah laws apply to Muslims in all personal matters, while non-Muslims are covered by civil laws.

Caning Of Maylasian Woman For Drinking Beer Will Not Take Place

Two Family Legacies

With the passing of Ted Kennedy, we are reminded of two family legacies: the Kennedys and the Bushes.

The Kennedys were advocates for the weak and helpless, for equality, for justice.

The Bushes are advocates for the wealthy and powerful, for inequality, for injustice.

Many millions world wide feel a sense of loss pass with the passing of the Kennedys.

Many billions world wide will feel a sense of exuberant joy when the Bushes pass.

Planet spiraling into star

Planet spiraling into star

Astronomers discover a giant planet on a crash course with a nearby star.

Secrecy with stimulus funds

Secrecy with stimulus funds

A remote border checkpoint is among the projects quietly getting millions in federal funds.

Unusual Holidays and Celebrations

Today is Global Forgiveness Day.

Daily Almanac

Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2009.

There are 126 days left in the year.

Today in History, August 27.

Our Readers

Some of our readers today have been in:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Manila, Manila, Philippines
London, England, United Kingdom
Vienna, Wien, Austria

as well as Brazil, Scotland, and the United States

Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

If there's one thing you hate, it's waste.
Whether you implement a recycling program or take that new intern under your wing, today is all about utilizing resources that aren't being properly cared for.
Some might view it as altruism, but to you, these kinds of actions are natural and practical.
Don't be surprised if your unselfish motivations result in some pretty immediate appreciation right here and right now.

Waste and stupidity are forever competing for the title of most detested.