I Love Environmentalists

Thanks to the skeptic, we have irony at its finest:

A small cruise ship catering to eco-tourists was seriously damaged after running aground in the Aleutian Islands.

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roddy Corr said about 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the ruptured tank, as was some waste water. He said swift currents dispersed the spilled fluid before it could be cleaned up.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the ship was going about 5 knots when it hit uncharted rocks between two islands, said Doug Bolnick, a spokesman for Clipper Cruise Line, the St. Louis company that operates the tour.

So it’s the environmentalists that are killing the environment. Fascinating.

August 4, 2004

Driving Teacher Without License for 43 Years

I’m so glad this guy isn’t in the United States. Can you imagine this guy working for the DMV? They’re probably hire him — he’s probably more competent then the folks that work there now.

August 4, 2004

Fark Sells Its Front Page Links — Does Anybody Care?

People are flipping out because Fark, for the right price, will sell a link to a story/site on their Front Page, but you know what? If had that kind of traffic, I’d do the same thing. I’d probably disclaimer the thing with something that said “(sponsor)” like Brian does on his links. But if you ever thought Fark was an example of journalistic integrity, you’ve got another thing coming. Link via Waxy.

August 3, 2004

How many different video games has Nintendo’s Mario appeared in?

About 77, it would appear. I think the most interesting thing about that tid-bit is that Mario was named as a tribute to Mario Segali, the Italian landlord of the Nintendo of America building in New York.

August 3, 2004

That’s Going To Sting A Bit

Man charged with meth manufacture after pants explode:

“Finally, while he was sitting in the back seat, the front of his pants exploded,” Stanfield said Friday.

He said Doyle apparently had mixed red phosphorous and iodine in a film canister and stuck it in his pocket.

The chemical reaction caused second- and third-degree burns to Doyle’s testicles and leg, Sheriff’s Maj. Hill Morrison said. He was treated at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., before being jailed.

August 3, 2004

Restaurant owner bans anyone under the age of 25

The guy had his reasons, but primarily because he was sick of screaming babies and irresponsible drinkers. Honestly, I’d think I’d go there more often if I didn’t have to deal with that — of course, I don’t drink, but that’s beside the point.

August 3, 2004

Man Gets Head Stuck in Toilet

It was some fancy electric toilet that sucked the guy in, resulting a trip to the hospital and possibly a broken neck.

August 3, 2004

Subservient President

You may remember the Subservient Chicken that Burger King produced a while back (along with the dirty commands you could send its way). Now you can command a Subservient President to do your bidding. Link via BB.

August 2, 2004

Simple Flash Fun

All you have to do is keep the ball from hitting the ceiling. Simple, addictive, and insanely hard on the eyes as the levels get higher. The original post on Fark had some guys with six-figure scores.

August 2, 2004

It’s Like Y2K All Over Again. Or Something…

Apparently the Oregon State Parks folks can’t figure out how to do dates on their ticket machines.

August 2, 2004