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Saturday, May 6, 2006

Where Do You Go To Make A Better Martian Spacesuit?

Although Martian spacesuit is a bit of a contradiction in terms (perhaps we should call it a Marsuit?), the University of North Dakota and several other colleges are studying ways to make suits that will be worn on the red planet more efficient. And where are they conducting the studies and tests... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

No Way -- There's A Real Country Named 'Turkey'?

Ever eager to prove how ignorant we really are, a study just released on the geographical ignorance of Americans 18-24 years in age has been making the rounds on national newscasts. And it is quite pathetic. Over thirty percent cannot locate Louisiana on a map. Over forty percent couldn't find... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 28, 2006

Is There Any Wonder That China Will Soon Lead Space Exploration?

With Europeans content with putting up satellites and Russians content to simply man missions to the space lab, China's plan to go to the moon will put that nation as the world's front-runner in space exploration. And this despite Bush's lofty promises of a resurrected space program. The national... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Brazil Oil Independent Within The Year?

Brazil is touting its independence from OPEC and other oil exporting nations, stating that either this year or next will see the South American nation completely oil independent, which means that their energy needs will be met by resources within Brazil. How is this possible? And if they can do it,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Age-enhanced Image "Dead On"

In the case of Marilyn Byrd, the 4-year-old abducted by her mother 13 years ago, the magic of age-enhancing technology did exactly what it was supposed to do. The Center for Missing and Exploited Children teamed up with the FBI and the US Marshal Service back in December, and, using age-enhanced... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 10, 2006

The 'Far South' or The 'Deeper South' or The 'Near South'

As Americans we tend to be directional as hell. Probably comes from our manifest destiny ideology. The go forth and conquer and the go forth, young man ideals instilled in us. So, given that, we tend to be very directional, sometimes colorful, ways of denoting areas, regions, locales, etc. We denote... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 3, 2006

It's Over, And The New NCAA National Champion Is...

Well, it just wasn't to be. UCLA would not go on to add their 100th National Championship to their wall of trophies (just kidding, but they've won so many!! Hell, they should share a couple with, say, Gonzaga and UAB). No, Florida simply overpowered them, winning going away, 73-57. Ratings experts... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 1, 2006

Graceland Designated National Landmark

The home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee, has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior. And why not? It is America's Mecca, the one place that people -- over 600,000 -- from around the world make a pilgrimage to every year. Elvis' voice and image still... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Help Gwyneth Paltrow Name Her Baby (Because She Shouldn't Be Allowed)

It seems that Gwyneth Paltrow, although a talented actress, is quite oblivious to the importance of a name. She would have named her soon-to-be-born child 'Apple' if it had been a girl, but it appears that she is going to have a boy. She plans to name the child 'Mortimer'. Yes, you read it right.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

But, Ocifer, How Can I Be Drunk In Public In A Private Bar?

The state of Texas has launched a series of sting operations, where police officers are entering bars and arresting people for being drunk in public -- inside the bar. It seems that Texas passed legislation that shows no distinction being drunk in public outide or inside a bar. Officials claim it as... Sign in to see full entry.

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