Vermyndax on May 22nd, 2007

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This morning’s read is a strange piece about a mysterious disaster in Cameroon in 1986 that killed an estimated 1,800 people or so. Despite the macabre, it’s a totally interesting piece that serves to remind us just who exactly is [...]

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Vermyndax on May 20th, 2007

Taipei Times - archives
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
President Chen Sui Bian continues his assault on Taiwan’s history as Chaing Kai Shek Memorial Hall is renamed to the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall.
Not only does it dishonor the history (those who forget history are doomed to repeat it) - I’d imagine the new name will further [...]

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Vermyndax on May 1st, 2007

NASA rethinking death in mission to Mars - CNN.com

Interesting article about how NASA has to deal with thorny ethical issues, now that they’re considering a flight to Mars.

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FOXNews.com - Whale Beaches Self at N.Y. Oil Depot Dock, Dies Suddenly in Front of Crowd - Science News | Current Articles
“It would be great if we could say to the whale, Say “ahhh” and stick your tongue out”… classic!

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Vermyndax on April 5th, 2007

CNN shooting highlights safety in public workplaces
I agree. It’s too dangerous. We should just ban working in public places and force everyone to telecommute.

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Vermyndax on March 23rd, 2007

My motivational transportation has sprung a leak and suffered a flat. I’m at work, but could give a damn if I get anything done. The weather is too nice outside. I’ve not been able to shake the sleepy haze this morning and I have a tinge of a headache. It’s one [...]

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Vermyndax on February 21st, 2007

If you go over to resellerratings.com (direct link here) and look up 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, you’ll discover that they had a really, really bad Valentine’s Day. The rating is an abysmal 0.70 out of 10 (that’s right, below 1 point!) and the pages are filled with irate customers who didn’t get their bundles of love delivered [...]

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Vermyndax on January 27th, 2007

Guard dogs protecting a fruit orchard in Malaysia have met their match - a 7.1-metre long python that swallowed at least 11 hounds before it was finally discovered by villagers.
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Vermyndax on January 21st, 2007

Here is a nice, thought-provoking article about Bernie Sanders.  Bernie is a Senator - and a Socialist.
Interesting story and very, very well written.

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Vermyndax on December 23rd, 2006

Sometimes I fear for the intelligence level of our enemies.  I know, I shouldn’t worry.

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