I linked back in the day to an “elite hacker” who tried to break into somebody’s system by hacking 127.0.0.1. In a similar vein, this moron tries to steal somebody’s Steam username and password and ends up getting his own stolen instead. Thanks Jesse for the link
I’m Not Into Cars At All…
…but this BMW covered in chrome is pretty damn sweet. Thanks Barn for the tip.
Removing Those Stupid Anti-Shoplifting Ink Tags
While I’ve never had this happen to me, I’ve known people who have bought clothes only to get home and find out the nitwit clerk didn’t remove the impossible-to-remove ink tag. Thankfully, somebody figured out how to remove them. Thanks Al for the tip.
I’ve Had Those Kinds Of Mornings
With the nasty cold and snowy weather around here lately (got down below zero in Sunriver this morning), I wouldn’t be surprised if folks around here are doing this:
Two Local Missing Snowmobilers Found, Only One Survived (Updated)
While I have to say that after 48 hours in below freezing (and sometimes below zero) weather, it’s hard to expect anything good to come out of this, but it’s still sad.
Two snowmobiles and footprints in the deep snow led searchers to a Bend father and son, missing for two days in the cold, snowy woods near Mt. Bachelor, but only the son survived, authorities said Wednesday.
Update: The deceased father is apparently still out in the woods, and they plan on getting him tomorrow after they recover from searching for the last 48 hours.
Some People Have Far Too Much Free Time
I’ve dealt with some crazy owner’s associations (they made my dad paint a basketball hoop to match the color of the house), but this is a bit nutty:
DENVER, Colorado (AP) — A homeowners’ association in southwestern Colorado has threatened to fine a resident $25 a day until she removes a Christmas wreath with a peace sign that some say is an anti-Iraq war protest or a symbol of Satan.
Some residents who have complained have children serving in Iraq, said Bob Kearns, president of the Loma Linda Homeowners Association in Pagosa Springs.
He said some residents believed the wreath was a symbol of Satan. Three or four residents complained, he said.
Peace sign a sign of Satan? I must’ve missed that one in Sunday school, but there ya go.
Tired Of Telemarketers?
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters Life) – Congratulations! You can win the holiday of your dreams – a break from telemarketers — if you’re willing to moo, fake a murder scene, or follow a list of other diversionary tactics.
Those calls that always come when you’re sitting down to dinner, with a robotic script to give you the secret of solar-powered hot-water bottles, can be a thing of the past. The Web offers many escapes from what Time Magazine has dubbed one of the worst inventions of the last century.
If you’re looking for other contact information on how to get rid of telemarketers or to fight back, the most commented-on entry on this site is still getting traffic and is full of ideas and info.
Christmas Story Cingular Commercial
First off, if you haven’t seen this movie, you really won’t appreciate this commercial. If you have, enjoy this spoof that’s actually pretty well done.
Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures
I’ve seen people sell worthless crap on eBay to get funds to buy something cool, but this is pretty sad (did I miss eBay free listing day, as that’d be the only way I’d bother to list this crap):
Yes, you are bidding to help me get my 5 kids a Nintendo Wii cause this is a sad pathetic auction and im bored and have nothing else to sell. We can’t find one and can’t afford to wait 2 days in line because we have to work for a living. So I tried buying some lottery tickets and didn’t win. Then my remote control broke and I drink cheap pop. SO this auction is for a (1) Can of Diet Dr. Thunder!, (1) Broken tvvvvv remote control w/manual, and (2) Losing Lottery Tickets, Yes they are the authentic losing tickets. I’m also willing to trade this crap for a Nintendo Wii.
You Have To Laugh At This One
Because I’m sure these local crooks were…
It was no laughing matter for Bend police who stopped a pickup and arrested two men early Friday on charges of stealing a large canister of nitrous oxide — the anesthetic known as “laughing gas” — from a nearby dental office.
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Nitrous oxide is commonly known as “laughing gas” due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it. Used in surgery and dentistry as an anesthetic, it also can be used as an oxidizer in internal combustion engines, Ritchie said.
Looking at their mug shots, it looks like they’re having a good time.