News – Overreacting to Gay Marriage (2/2)

General

A big, handsome black Newfoundland took top honors in the 128th Westminster Kennel Club show. Score one for the big dogs.

A new critical flaw in Windows was announced Tuesday. One that was found six months ago! Make sure you patch yourself up.

Apple is being hit with some class action lawsuits over the battery life of iPods. There are claims the battery life was misrepresented. The matter is being investigated.

A German archeologists tosses out a theory to muse. The Pyramids were a byproduct of a decision to build walls around the tombs of kings. Click for details.

Spirit and Opportunity are both roaming Mars, seeking water. For those interested in finding out what is going on with these rovers in greater details, Cspan often has feeds from press conferences given by the folks at JPL. Tune in on cable or radio(FM 90) to listen in.

iPods and other hot electronics are being used as bait in Ebay scams. If someone tries to sell you something cool for an incredibly low price, be suspicious.

Today’s Papers has generals worried about the Bush administration no planning now for Iraq costs, the missing Russian presidential candidate showing up, Haiti’s violence swing being largely ignored and more in the one page news.

Amusements

Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop your favorite musician in the job he would have had if music didn’t pan out

Man bitten by shark. Shark won’t let go. Man drives himself to seek help with the shark still attached to his leg.

Alabama man forces would be robber to mow his lawn at gunpoint.

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February 11, 2004

“The pyramids were built by people with diminishing goals.” – Gallagher

February 11, 2004

Newfoundland Dogs are amazing, and they exceptional swimmers because they have webbed feet. Cool, eh?

February 11, 2004

I’m just glad a silly looking standard poodle did not win. Is that haircut embarrassing or what?