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July 07, 2005
Man charged with stealing Wi-Fi access
Yet another reason why I haven't been interested in jumping on the wireless bandwagon. Last thing I need is someone hijacking my signal for illicit purposes.
Posted by Kay at 12:06 PM | Comments (4)
London bombed
I've been reading/watching the news on this all morning, and this is the part that resonates with me:
[Mayor] Livingstone, in Singapore where he supported London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics, said: "I want to say one thing: This was not a terrorist attack against the mighty or the powerful, it is not aimed at presidents or prime ministers, it was aimed at ordinary working-class Londoners."
I suppose it's easier to go after the London Underground than it is to attack the highly secure, fortified G8 summit, and like waste water heading towards a drain, terrorists seek the easiest route.
Posted by Jan at 09:09 AM | Comments (1)
July 06, 2005
Dennis picks up speed
Dennis upgraded to hurricane status. I'm sending an e-mail to my brother-in-law Dennis to tell him he got a promotion.
Posted by Jan at 11:19 PM | Comments (2)
Get yer LIve 8 video clips here
These are from the AOL feed, which I believe show the acts in their entirety and without annoying voice-overs.
Posted by Jan at 02:32 PM | Comments (7)
State mandates replacement of 220-year-old dam
New dam promptly fails, flooding valley and destroying several homes.
Progress!
Posted by Jan at 02:29 PM | Comments (3)
Senior citizens have mixed feelings about belly dancers
Having done some belly dancing myself, I can tell you that it's not exactly like going to a striptease show. Then again, it's probably more exciting than your typical night out at Applebee's.
Posted by Jan at 02:26 PM | Comments (12)
July 05, 2005
Chicago bans cell phone use while driving
In related news, they also banned driving while eating, driving while watching TV, driving while reading the newspaper, and driving while smacking around your kids in the backseat.
...well, they should have. You know, to be consistent.
Posted by Jan at 08:20 PM | Comments (0)
I bet that was a Fourth of July to remember
Small-town fireworks display comes to an abrupt end when a stray spark ignites all the remaining fireworks simultaneously. You can even watch the video.
Posted by Jan at 08:02 PM | Comments (2)
Russian inventor designs caskets outfitted with alarm buttons for those buried alive by mistake
As opposed to being buried alive on purpose??
Posted by Eddie at 09:06 AM | Comments (3)
Russian Astrologist sues Nasa after comet crash
Note to NASA: Don't go too crazy celebrating your Deep Impact success, Madame Bai wants reparations.
Posted by Eddie at 09:00 AM | Comments (1)
Breasts Betray Cross-Dresser Trying to Pass Moscow University Exam for His Sister
Even more Russian zaniness: "Hmmm, her breasts look way too large. Let's examine them!"
Posted by Eddie at 08:50 AM | Comments (0)
July 04, 2005
Posted by Eddie at 07:00 AM | Comments (0)
July 03, 2005
Greenlighter.org
Hey, I have a green polo shirt! Wore it to the mall just last week.
Posted by Eddie at 04:08 PM | Comments (9)
Robot Wisdom on the Street
This is the fellow who inspired me, some 5.5 years ago, to start this thing. We exchanged emails, he wished me well and then the rest is history. Weblogs exploded, he became homeless and this page just keeps slow-perking along.
Posted by Eddie at 04:03 PM | Comments (5)
London Live 8 performances rated
Didn't see much, but the Pink FLoyd finale had some awesome guitar, as did McCartney's "Helter Skelter."
Posted by Eddie at 03:53 PM | Comments (2)
Estonians snatch world wife-carrying title again
"snatch"???
Posted by Eddie at 03:43 PM | Comments (4)