Monthly Archives: July 2005

Wall of Sheep: Inside the den of wolves

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Michael Hampton

At Defcon 13 this weekend you will find in the chill-out room one of the walls is covered with a projected image from a nearby computer of the “Wall of Sheep.” Continue reading →

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Jesse Jackson to ESPN: Come to D.C.

Posted on July 29, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Activist Jesse Jackson has found a new cause: bringing ESPN’s 50 States in 50 Days tour to Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

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If "Dick Cheney is going to run for president, I'll kill myself"

Posted on July 29, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Reporter Helen Thomas told The Hill newspaper, “The day I say Dick Cheney is going to run for president, I’ll kill myself. All we need is one more liar.” Continue reading →

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Suicide prevention signs have wrong number

Posted on July 28, 2005 by Michael Hampton

The Samaritans of Greater Boston provided new road signs to Massport for use on the Tobin Bridge to deter suicide jumpers, but the signs have the wrong number. Continue reading →

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Corrupt politician commits suicide at Miami Herald

Posted on July 28, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Arthur Teele, Jr., former Miami City Commissioner, committed suicide Wednesday in the lobby of the Miami Herald building. Continue reading →

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Potholes as traffic calming device

Posted on July 26, 2005 by Michael Hampton

A councillor in Bath, U.K. wants to suspend road maintenance and allow potholes in order to calm traffic. Continue reading →

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Failure is only deferred success

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Michael Hampton

The Professional Association of Teachers wants to ban the use of the word “fail” in UK schools, replacing it with the phrase “deferred success.” Continue reading →

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Italian woman paid €50,000 to abort son of Anti-Christ

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Michael Hampton

A woman in Palermo, Italy, paid €50,000 (US$60,000) to a couple who had convinced her they were vampires and would otherwise impregnate her with the Anti-Christ. Continue reading →

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Before you send your child back to public school, there's something you should know

Posted on July 24, 2005 by Michael Hampton

The American public education system is dumbing down your kids and preparing them for a life of mediocrity. Continue reading →

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Random bag searches (but only if you volunteer)

Posted on July 24, 2005 by Mark J

I’ve already snidely made it known that I think that random bag searches of subway goers in New York City is futile because terrorism isn’t committed by random people. But wait until you hear this. Continue reading →

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