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links for 2008-07-14

Anti-Gay Alabama A.G. Caught Being Gay

No really? C’mon, this stuff is getting really old now. Can’t we just call all homophobes as gay and be done with it? That’s where we’re going anyway.

(tags: homophobia politics equality)
Global warming his the North Pole | Herald Sun

FOR the first time in human history, the North Pole may be briefly ice-free by September as global warming melts away Arctic sea ice. Seasoned polar scientists believe the chances of a totally ice-free North Pole this northern summer are greater than 50-5

(tags: green environment)

Bng Bng

you has been disenvoweled. We will now unpublish yew.

(tags: funny parody)

Bush to G8: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter’

After rejecting global climate-change targets, George Bush’s parting shot to the G8 summit. Yes, because the imminent collapse of our climate and destruction of human life is super funny.

(tags: government news Bush corruption green)
Quintessential TSA stupidity: taking airline cutlery away from a pilot

yeah – the pilot of the plane doesn’t need to use a knife to hijack it.

(tags: stupid idiots theater)
Gay boycott urged of 2 San Diego hotels – San Jose Mercury News

Doug Manchester, who owns the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego and the Grand Del Mar golf resort near La Jolla, donated $125,000 to a group backing a California ballot initiative to ban gay marriage.

(tags: lgbt rights marriage equality)
Hoegaarden Original White Ale – Brouwerij van Hoegaarden – Beer Advocate

I like this beer a lot. I had some Thursday, and it was delish.

(tags: food beer)

Handwritten Typographers

Comparing typographer’s handwriting with the fonts they created.

(tags: typography design handwriting)
Rick Shenkman and The Truth About the American Voter

Nearly half (49%) of Americans think the president has the authority to suspend the Constitution. No, he doesn’t, you idiots.

(tags: book statistics government)
Senate Rejects Amendments That Would Have Stripped Telecom Amnesty From Spy Bill | Threat Level from Wired.com

FISA will get passed. The President is now allowed to spy on you, with the help of your phone and cable companies. Goodbye, civil rights. Good bye freedom. 232 years was a good run.

(tags: corruption politics crime rights)
63rd Homicide in Indianapolis | IndyStar.com

12th murder in Indianapolis since June 28, 63 homicides so far in 2008. In 2007, Indianapolis had 64 homicides.

(tags: Indianapolis homicides crime)
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio Online

ou are the ambitious ruler of a 15th century Italian city-state. Rule well and you will promoted to King – and win the game. Rule poorly, and you will die less successful.

(tags: gamesOnline g)
Video: Hilarious Song About How Scientists Copy DNA Molecules | Wired Science from Wired.com

(tags: awesome science video)
Eppendorf International – It’s called epMotion

More funny videos about science.

(tags: awesome science video)

The Associated Press: FDA reports more cases of salmonella illnesses

(tags: news health)
Tiptoeing on Bush and Convention – NYTimes.com

GOP doesn’t know what to do with Bush at the convention, given how unpopular he is, will he tank McCain?

(tags: republicans election 2008)
FOX News Doctors NY Times Photos – Political Machine

Fox News alters photos of NY Times columnists that it doesn’t like – giving them bigger noses, yellow teeth, and circles under their eyes. What unprofessional assholes.

(tags: media corruption)
Obama Supporters Take His Middle Name as Their Own – NYTimes.com

Now that’s a nice idea.

(tags: election 2008)

Former N.C. Senator Jesse Helms dies.

Thousands of gay men dies because Helms obstructed health care and research for HIV, including some of my friends. I can’t wait to dance on his grave.

(tags: politics)