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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Flying robot attack “unstoppable”: experts
It may sound like science fiction, but the prospect that suicide bombers and hijackers could be made redundant by flying robots is a real one, according to experts. The technology for remote-controlled light aircraft is now highly advanced, widely available … Continue reading
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Bellicosity Killed the Catfish
A pet fish has been blamed for a house fire which nearly cost a woman and her two daughters their lives. Kipper, an eight-inch catfish, is thought to have triggered the blaze when it fought with a rival in their … Continue reading
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Military Unveils Goofy Suits
American troops have complained that a new armoured body suit designed to be worn in Iraq makes them look "goofy". The water-cooled "alien spacesuits" are being handed out to turret gunners in their notoriously vulnerable Humvee vehicles.The new suit is … Continue reading
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The Universe According to Dowbrigade
Space and time go on forever, and the so-called big bang said to have started the universe is actually part of a repeating cycle, according to a new paper that challenges conventional wisdom in physics. Infinite space and time would … Continue reading
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Poker ‘Ho’s Behind Goss Resignation
WASHINGTON – CIA Director Porter Goss abruptly resigned yesterday amid allegations that he and a top aide may have attended Watergate poker parties where bribes and prostitutes were provided to a corrupt congressman. Kyle (Dusty) Foggo, the No. 3 official … Continue reading
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Deadly Asian Lionfish Breeding in Bahamas
A juvenile lionfish, which is native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, was found by divers recently off the coast of the Bahamas, a sign that the venomous fish may now be breeding in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a … Continue reading
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Bye, Bye Bolivia
Why would Bolivia blow off the International Oil industry unless they already had a long-term, pressure immune alternate buyer lined up? BOGOTA — When President Evo Morales nationalized Bolivia’s gas industry this week, he fulfilled a popular campaign promise to … Continue reading
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Food for Thought
ACCRA, Ghana — More than a quarter of children under the age of 5 in the developing world are underweight due to hunger, poor diet, or disease, according to the first UN study in 15 years to examine global nutrition … Continue reading
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Eco-Friendly White Whale Takes Props
As any car owner knows, automobiles sometimes attract aquatic insects, like mayflies. The insects mistake the shiny car surface for water and try to lay their eggs on it. In The Proceedings of The Royal Society B, published online, Gyorgy … Continue reading
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Oh Say Puede Ver
Right wingers, Rednecks and Xenophobes have been working themselves into a dither over the new, We Are El Mundo style Spanish-lyrics version of the National Anthem. As though monolingualism were something to be proud of rather than a national disgrace. … Continue reading
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World Braces for Anti-Christ Appearance
DENVER, May 1 (UPI) — Colorado authorities are watching to see if June 6, 2006 — or 6/6/06 — spurs demonstrations or violent activity. To some people, the number 666 signifies the Mark of the Beast or the Antichrist in … Continue reading
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