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Archive of entries posted on February 2005

Kerry meets the Marines

Borrowed from the http://www.barking-moonbat.com/ Barking Moonbat Early Warning System.

“Jamster” and other ringtone scams – Brits crack down (can we be next, please?)

BBC NEWS | Technology | Tough rules for ringtone sellers

Murder, in the name of god.

Iraq suicide bomb kills at least 125 – Feb 28, 2005 Suicide Bomb Kills 115 Near Iraq Marketplace Car Bomb Kills at Least 115 in Iraq Iraq car bombing causes carnage Car Bomb Kills 115 In Iraq Iraq Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 115

Churchill’s credentials extend to art, copyright law

CBS4 Denver: ‘Original’ Churchill Art Piece Creates Controversy

Hearts and Minds: How a simple act of kindness can change the world

Full credit to http://www.blackfive.net BlackFive.Net for printing the original story, and for bringing the confirmation that this was not just some exaggerated tale. Marine reached out to child, and she saved lives – Sunday, 02/27/05

Roadkill candy… not politically correct? PETA wins

Kraft Halts Production of Roadkill Candy

Only because some Frenchman’s site inspired to find something nice about the French.

PBS – Napoleon: Interactive Battle Simulator The simulator looks pretty cool, actually… but I was especially taken with the following quote: If you are playing as Napoleon, and you obtain any type of French victory or any outcome short of Major Allied Victory – even a Draw – then you have done better than Napoleon [...]

Slow day for news (of interest to me, at least)

Nothing really piqued my interest in the news today (probably a good thing), so here are a few things that I did find at least somewhat relevant: A site dedicated to keeping track of everyone’s favorite http://moorewatch.com/index.php fat, nasty, pig. The absolutely, positively, most accurate (and hilarious) http://mypetjawa.blogspot.com/2004_01_28_mypetjawa_archive.html#107531992791729862 explanation of the problems in the middle [...]

Tsunami: Up close and personal

Tsunami Victims’ Pics Show Oncoming Wave

“Religion of peace” has a ways to go… (but we knew that)

Bomber Kills Four in Tel Aviv, Shattering Truce

Your (Florida) public education system at work

Florida boy accused of assault with rubber band

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Because there’s always another side to the story

ABC News: Schiavo Case Highlights Eating Disorders