A fascinating journey through a radioactive wasteland. Some amazing images of a city emptied by the worst nuclear accident in history.

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Could be!

The frog was reportedly found at a children's day nursery in the English village of Weston Super-Mare in Somerset, according to the report.

The staff at the Green Umbrella nursery first thought it was three frogs huddled together but after closer inspection they realized the frogs were joined together.

A wildlife biologist said a reason for the three-headed frog[base ']s development could have been damage to the embryo, according to a report.

I blame all those gay marriages. I mean, it couldn't have anything to do with toxic waste dumping or air pollution or other good pro-business activities, could it?

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GOP stole peek at Dems' papers: Memos were on judicial nominations For 18 months, at least two aides to Republican senators engaged in unauthorized and possibly illegal spying by reading Democratic strategy memorandums on a Senate computer system, according to a report released Thursday by the Senate's sergeant-at-arms. [SF Gate]

Gee, sound familiar? (emphasis mine)

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A Chilling Possibility By disturbing a massive ocean current, melting Arctic sea ice might trigger colder weather in Europe and North America.

That's right- melt enough polar ice and you'll send the Gulf Stream south, along with all that warm water that keeps Ireland green and sidewalk cafes open in Paris.

The thawing of sea ice covering the Arctic could disturb or even halt large currents in the Atlantic Ocean. Without the vast heat that these ocean currents deliver--comparable to the power generation of a million nuclear power plants--Europe's average temperature would likely drop 5 to 10°C (9 to 18°F), and parts of eastern North America would be chilled somewhat less. Such a dip in temperature would be similar to global average temperatures toward the end of the last ice age roughly 20,000 years ago.

That's right: ICE AGE. Which might be fine for frigid fundie types, but I prefer to be all hot and bothered in The City of Lights, not lighting a fire to keep me warm.

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Bob.

Click photo to make Big.

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'Nuff said.

I'm going to bed.

8:24:51 PM     leave/read comments []

Arrrrr.

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I cannot tell a lie; I was inspired by this posted image over at BoingBoing. If I had any doubts as to whether or not I was headed for the fiery pit, this should clinch it.

I'll save you a seat!

10:57:45 PM     leave/read comments []

Disturbing iPod ad remix.

This is betamale's disturbing and good remix of the iPod ads and the classic Vietnam war-atrocity photo.

29K JPEG Link

(Thanks, betamale!)

[Boing Boing Blog]

6:29:03 PM    

Singing Bush's praises. US election: Matthew Wells watches blue-rinse Republicans turn gangsta rapper to mark Texan independence day. [Guardian Unlimited]

Further proof that Texas Rethuglicans are just a wee bit nutso.

At one point, the Dallas police choir went into a medley of rousing tunes, and half the room got up from their decorated tables, extended their right arms and stuck out two fingers, like the gangsta rappers do. It was explained to me that The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You is the cue for all state university graduates to make like a longhorn bull.

It's one thing to witness boozed-up youths engaging in this activity, but just surreal when it's a gang of blue-rinse grandmothers.

Hook 'em, horns. Ear-horns, that is. Or maybe wallets:

The "good old George" perspective is just about the only one you will find in groups like these. In a state where alliances are strong at every level of the political process, and there is no shame in asking everyone you meet for money, there is no pretence. You pay for what you get, and the more you pay, the more you get.

Hello, Kenny-boy Lay.

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McD's to nix super-size everything. Looks like the film Super Size Me, previously blogged on BB, may have had more of an impact than imagined:

McDonald's Corp., battered by criticism of its fatty foods, said it would eliminate Supersize french fries and soft drinks by the end of the year, part of a swing toward pleasing health-minded customers and simplifying its menu. McDonald's Supersize option, which includes a 7-ounce fries carton and 42-ounce fountain soda, has been targeted by critics as contributing to a growing obesity crisis in the United States. The world's largest fast-food company said on Wednesday it is making the menu changes to "support a balanced lifestyle" approach that is in keeping with other recent moves to promote healthier behavior. These include a planned national launch of a Happy Meal for Adults which comes with advice from a fitness expert.

Link (thanks, Mara!) [Boing Boing Blog]

2:03:40 PM    

Sheer brilliance, Leonard. Chaplinesque in its mix of comedy and pathos.

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I went along yesterday to the launch of a new internet streaming radio facility - streetradio.net - in a Salvation Army-run youth centre in innercity Surry Hills. The site is live for a few hours a day to start with. The guy in the suit is from Sony (who are a sponsor here too).  Panorama

[Peter Murphy's Panoramic VR Weblog]

I love this guy's work.

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I guess the parties involved missed Dubya's memo about them being better off now.

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