U.S. News
Diaper-wearing Former Astronaut Sentenced
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Novak during her better days Lisa Nowak, the former NASA astronaut accused of assaulting a romantic rival nearly 3 years ago. Prosecutors allege that Nowak drove 900 miles to harass her victim at an airport, wearing NASA diapers to cut down on stopping time. (for the record, Nowak denies wearing the diapers) Read More – CNN.com – Lisa Nowak Read More →
U.S. Politics
Krugman’s NY Times op-ed summarizes state of GOP
November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Krugman Read Krugman’s Piece I haven’t read a more concise analysis of the state of U.S. politics than this recent piece by Paul Krugman. In it, Krugman not only identifies the sad state of the GOP, but attempts to identify the long term ramifications of the radical-right takeover of the party. His critique is damning, and paints a harrowing picture of the state of things to come. Read More →
Odd/Interesting
Fattys in Japan: Beware
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Are fat babies exempt?Japan has enacted a new ‘Metabo Law’ which is aimed at curbing obesity. Employees must undergo waist size checks yearly. Those that fail must undergo counseling, and companies have to meet goals set by the government if they are found to have too many fattys roaming about. Read more – Japan Fattys Read More →
International
Unfettered Suppression Continues
December 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has done it again. The North Korean dictatorship never ceases to amaze. Their relentless efforts to maintain the demand economy and keep North Koreans weak and impoverished are exemplified by today’s news. The Kim regime is a disgusting structure that has kept its people malnourished at best for decades, successfully proliferates and sells WMD, additionally it is hostile to its neighbors and the West. American forces are stretched. It is time for China, South Korea and Japan to take definitive action. Read More – Times Online Read More →
Odd/Interesting
Fattys in Japan: Beware
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Are fat babies exempt?Japan has enacted a new ‘Metabo Law’ which is aimed at curbing obesity. Employees must undergo waist size checks yearly. Those that fail must undergo counseling, and companies have to meet goals set by the government if they are found to have too many fattys roaming about. Read more – Japan Fattys Read More →
Odd/Interesting
Fattys in Japan: Beware
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Are fat babies exempt?Japan has enacted a new ‘Metabo Law’ which is aimed at curbing obesity. Employees must undergo waist size checks yearly. Those that fail must undergo counseling, and companies have to meet goals set by the government if they are found to have too many fattys roaming about. Read more – Japan Fattys Read More →
International
Unfettered Suppression Continues
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has done it again. The North Korean dictatorship never ceases to amaze. Their relentless efforts to maintain the demand economy and keep North Koreans weak and impoverished are exemplified by today’s news. The Kim regime is a disgusting structure that has kept its people malnourished at best for... Read more of this article
U.S. Wises up to North Korea
Kim Jong IlA look into how the U.S. is now largely ignoring North Korea, and how they now presumably have the upper hand in regards to diplomacy. Read More – A Times – North Korea and U.S. Read More →
Nutt’s Sacking is Not Going Over Well
Professor David Nutt 3 scientists who worked as government drug advisors resigned in protest of Professor David Nutt’s firing from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). Nutt was sacked (pun…um… yeah) after his criticism of the government’s decision to raise the legal classification of cannabis, arguing that it... Read more of this article
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