Monday, September 1, 2008

Dept. of Reruns Attention people of the Gulf Coast of the United States! Now, you too, can experience the feeling of "safety" and "security" that can only come from having a group of mercenaries with no respect for human life, let alone the rule of law, provide "help" to your communities! Yes, Blackwater U.S.A. Worldwide is coming to the "rescue" as part of the Bush Administration's response to Hurricane Gustav. Good thing Universal HD is re-running Jericho, so y'all will know just exactly what you're about to be dealing with in your town. Blackwater Preps for Hurricane Gustav. New Orleans is being evacuated once again, as Hurricane Gustav lumbers towards the Gulf Coast. Everyone from the U.S. military to the British Royal Navy to Blackwater is gearing up to respond. [Wired Top Stories] (emph. mine) If you can't catch Jericho, here's a Blackwater primer from The Nation: Here's hoping that Blackwater is better than their last idea, which was, well, nothing. Better yet, let's hope that the help won't be needed. 10:06:54 AM     leave/read comments []

Dept. of Amphibians Really, I'm just running this item because I love the name "Golden Toad" and I get to post a photo of toads having sex. Experts poised for rare frog hunt. Scientists are to hunt for some of the world's rarest frogs in Costa Rica, including the iconic golden toad, last seen 20 years ago. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 9:38:28 AM     leave/read comments []