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Archive for June, 2006

Even More Gay?

A new study seems to show that if you are male and have an older brother then you are more likely to turn out gay. No real reason was given. Still, it’s kind of strange news, neh?

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The Real Gay Agenda

Finally, proof that there really is a GAY AGENDA! It’s got 34 points to liven up any gay uprising. I guess pointing out the stupidities of fundamentalists isn’t even necessary now.

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Bush is Not Incompetent

The Rockridge Institute has another great article up called Bush is Not Incompetent that outlines how calling him incompetent misses the point and, worse, strengthens the actual problem which is a misguided and conservative agenda.

Had Bush actually been incompetent, he would have never been able to lead us to war in Iraq. Had Bush been incompetent, he would not have been able to ram through hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts. Had Bush been incompetent, he would have been blocked from stacking the courts with right-wing judges. Incompetence, on reflection, might have actually been better for the country.

Read the whole article and let us know what you think!

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Buffett’s Big Donation

Warren Buffett, the world’s second richest person, will donate approximately $37,000,000,000 to charities, primarily the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Philanthropy in our times…

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FingerSkilz

Alright, I know there’s been a number of videos posted recently, but this one is really good. Especially since the World Cup is moving along with the Final Sixteen!

Visit this guy’s homepage to see even more!

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Jesus Christ the Musical

Maybe not Akiko’s favorite religious musical, but some others might enjoy this.

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Extinction

This Japanese video shows how a very large collision would wipe out everything on earth. They call it a meteor in the video, but I think the thing looks more like a rogue moon.

Skip below the jump for a long explanation copy/pasted from YouTube. Read the rest of this entry »

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Detained, and Excellent Zombie Film

Imagine getting detention and suddenly finding your school under attack by Zombies. That’s what happens in Detained, an independent short film by Jason Tammemägi. Even though I’m not sure what the overall plot is supposed to be, the thing is creepy and totally worth watching. Download it here!

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Judge Me By My Capacity, Do You?

And well you should not, for my backpack is strong with the Force. Though it does not launch pigs.

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Worst Eating Contest Ever

Great Britain has once again proven that they’re far more insane than usually given credit for. What started as a bar bet has become the World Nettle Eating Championship. Yeah. Nettles.

Additional: The Inn that hosts the competition has photos of this and past Nettle Eaters.

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