Category Archives: News

We Are Not Who We Are

    I guess the scientists at Cardiff University in Wales are X-Files fans. In this story from the National Geographic website, they claim the SARS virus “may have originated in outer space then fallen down to Earth and landed … Continue reading

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Ray Harryhausen

    Congratulations to Ray Harryhausen, creator of many memorable and mythic stop-motion animated characters, who now, today, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to this article, the honor was achieved through the strong backing of … Continue reading

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Today in Fat (2003/06/08)

(From an AP story on AOL)     Next stop: Tankah, Mexico.    A new Mexico resort, opening June 15, may be the vacation spot of choice for heavy people sensitive about their weight and appearance. The resort, Freedom Paradise, … Continue reading

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That Darn Cat!

    The World Health Organization says they have traced the SARS virus to civet cats in a south China marketplace. According to AP reports: Researchers from the University of Hong Kong examined 25 animals representing eight species in a … Continue reading

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Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be

    I just saw this story, although it was announced earlier in the week. There’s a well-known hypothesis that an infinite number of monkeys at an infinite number of typewriters would eventually produce the works of Shakespeare. A group … Continue reading

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Today in Food (2003/05/13)

    Another lawsuit over unhealthy foods; only, this time, this one might have merit. According to the

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Today in Food (2003/05/09)

    Tommy Thompson, Secretary of Health and Human Services, is putting pressure on fast food businesses to shape up, according to a Reuters article on Yahoo!.    “It is important to pressure the food industry and the soft drink … Continue reading

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So It Begins

    At last come the first rumblings from the Peter Jackson camp regarding the third and final Lord of the Rings movie. No actual stills or scenes yet, but at least the talk of actual stills and scenes has … Continue reading

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Today in Food (2003/05/06)

    The only North American plant that distributes Pringles and Torengos chips was damaged in last weekend’s deadly and destuctive tornadoes. The plant, located in Jackson Tennessee, has lost power and also has damage to its roof. None of … Continue reading

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Image of the Day

    You’ve probably seen on several sites how this photo was unofficially voted the coolest picture ever. No, not this one… I’m sorry, but that’s wrong. Whoever says so is a young punk whippersnapper who’s not old enough to … Continue reading

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