Monthly Archives: May 2011

New details of the al-Qaeda leader’s final moments revealed that Navy Seals shot at him while he was in the doorway of his bedroom. He subsequently retreated back inside, a move that was assessed to be an “act of resistance”. … Continue reading →

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12204971

Osama Bin Laden’s deputy led U.S. troops to the Al Qaeda leader’s hideout so he could take over the terrorist group, it was claimed today. Egyptian Ayman Al Zawahiri, who has been touted widely as the man who will succeed … Continue reading →

No, that is your grey matter Joe.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13313422 Right. Just like D-Day. They broke into a house, killed four unarmed men and women using high-tech weaponry in front of small children, flew off a few minutes later and dumped two of the bodies in the ocean. So … Continue reading →

I have probably seen Gladiator two dozen times. Commodus was a cowardly Emperor who avoided military service, but loved to take credit for the heroic feats of others. His father did not love him, so he was desperate for love … Continue reading →

A picture is worth a thousand words. h/t to Tim Kelley and Marc Morano

Hot off the press!

First we find out that Pikas are doomed from global warming. Now the Marmots are doomed from global cooling. Heavy snowpack, late spring could take toll on marmots BY SANDRA MCCULLOCH, TIMES COLONIST MAY 6, 2011 Hundreds of Vancouver Island … Continue reading →

The Met Office has teamed up with Rapanui, an eco-fashion company, to create a range of weather related T-shirts just in time for summer. The Met Office eco clothing collection is made from organic cotton in an ethical, wind powered … Continue reading →