People used to think that the heavens were a vast clockwork, with planets and moons moving in circular orbits like a vast timepiece. Recent advances have shown us that this stellar machinery is far vaster than they ever suspected – even our galaxy has satellites, mini-galaxies orbiting the Milky Way and some of them could be very interesting
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
First Bust Ever for ATM Reprogramming Scam
The pair allegedly reprogrammed the machines to believe they were loaded with one-dollar bills instead of tens and twenties. A withdrawal of $20 would thus net $380. The Nebraska case marks the first reported arrests for the keypad capers.
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
Glowing Red Fish Discovered (PICS)
Enneapterygius pusillus has found a creative way to communicate with other fish in a world dominated by blues and greens: The fish literally glows red. At least 32 species of reef fish that live at depths below 33 feet (10 meters) possess this unique method of signaling, researchers said in a September 2008 study.
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
“Designer vagina” Trend Worrying
A leading urogynaecologist has spoken out against the growing popularity of cosmetic vaginal surgery.
These include operations to make the external appearance more “attractive” and reshaping the vagina to counter laxity after childbirth, for example.
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
Bush economic address 9.24.08
President Bush addresses the nation on the U.S. economic crisis and discusses plans to solve it.
FUCK BUSH!
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
Free Sarah Palin and let her speak to the media.
Free Sarah Palin from the sexist treatment of the McCain campaign. Campbell Brown grows a pair and calls the McCain camp out on hiding Palin from reporters.
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Sep
25
2008
25
2008
I ghost-wrote letters to the editor for the McCain campaign
I spent a morning in John McCain’s Virginia campaign headquarters ghost-writing letters to the editor for McCain supporters to sign. I even pretended to have a son in Iraq.
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
Free Sarah Palin and let her speak to the media.
Free Sarah Palin from the sexist treatment of the McCain campaign. Campbell Brown grows a pair and calls the McCain camp out on hiding Palin from reporters.
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
FBI investigating companies at heart of meltdown
The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse helped trigger a $700 billion bailout plan by the Bush administration. Two law enforcement officials said the FBI is looking at potential fraud by mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., and insurer American International Group
Sep
25
2008
25
2008
Will the Real John McCain Please Stand Up?
Unpredictability is welcome as evidence of fresh thinking, but not when it suggests inconsistencies that may be born more of crass opportunism than of insight. There are major contradictions in the McCain America has witnessed over the years that are truly troubling.
