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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
12:52 pm	Monster fish killed after terrorising Swiss swimmers Monster fish killed after terrorising Swiss swimmers ( GENEVA (AFP) – Police divers have ended the reign of terror of a huge fish that was attacking swimmers in a Swiss lake. ) (2 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
11:34 am	Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds Do not mess with your cat, lest you end up being ground in the waiting maw of Mme. Guillotine. Happy Bastille Day, incidentally! Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds ( If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat. ) (Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Monday, July 13th, 2009
10:53 am	Swearing Makes Pain More Tolerable Swearing Makes Pain More Tolerable ( That muttered curse word that reflexively comes out when you stub your toe could actually make it easier to bear the throbbing pain, a new study suggests. ) (2 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
9:43 am	Freak Accident So I heard this story and wanted to share, mostly because it's odd. Also because it's how I'll take care of annoying PCs in the future. Anyway. As odd as it sounds, I learned this story from a reasonably reputable source who is familiar with the family in question. I did not read it on the internets or anything like that. So, a fellow — an older fellow, I think, by the sound of things — and his family have gone on vacation to Florida. They have been doing whatever and are returning to the car, which has been sitting in the sun and Florida heat. The older man reaches out to open the car door, and when he finds it hot, he jerks his hand back, loses his balance, falls back on the pavement, hits his head, and dies. Just like that. That is all. (Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
11:12 am	Searchers shovel Northwest dirt seeking giant worm Searchers shovel Northwest dirt seeking giant worm By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press Writer ( MOSCOW, Idaho – The giant Palouse earthworm has taken on mythic qualities in this vast agricultural region that stretches from eastern Washington into the Idaho panhandle — its very name evoking the fictional sandworms from 'Dune' or those vicious creatures from the movie 'Tremors.' ) (2 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
10:50 am	Culled from "Genetics Laboratory Manual" Copied as it originally appears in the book. See if you can find the sentence written by Mario. "Drosophila females store sperm for long periods. So, if the male and female parents come from different stocks, you must use virgin females. Otherwise, they will have mated already with males of their own stock. To obtain virgins, you will rely on a convenient aspect of the fly's life cycle. When an adult emerges from the puparium, it is pale, soft, and wrinkled. Over time, the fly uses hydrostatic pressure to inflate itself and its cuticle slowly hardens and darkens. Until this process has a proceeded for at least 8 hours, the fly will not copulate. "If you isolate a female fly before the end of this 8 hour period, she will still be a virgin. After 8 hours, if any males are present, she will not be." So, then. The rumors you heard are true. (Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Monday, July 6th, 2009
10:57 am	McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies By PETE YOST and MIKE FEINSILBER, Associated Press Writer ( WASHINGTON – Robert S. McNamara, the cerebral secretary of defense vilified for his role in escalating the Vietnam War, a disastrous conflict he later denounced as 'terribly wrong,' died Monday. He was 93. ) (1 MexiCAN | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
1:53 am	Sleep don't come cheap Broken, empty street Time slows until it ceases Carries us away I think something broke Brain full of gray smoke and mold Hyphae burrow deep Meat and explosives Great patriotic revel Happy July fourth When writing out "fourth" as in "the fourth of July," should "fourth" be capitalized? I mean, it's a proper noun, right? Or is "Independence Day" the holiday name? Anyway. Happy birthday to America. There was meat and explosions. And surreality, as always, my constant companion. And now! Begin the gene splicing! (Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
12:13 pm	Adversary ( The ancient Pagans (or modern Wiccan chicks; it's hard to tell sometimes) in some far-off land used to engage in a quest for knowledge involving pythons. A serpent offered some Cro-Magnon woman forbidden fruit. A serpent was going to devour the Sun in old Egypt. Serpents were sometimes adversaries or friends to the gods in Hinduism. ) (2 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
4:39 pm	Who is Number One? Next stop: The Village. Palin resigning as Alaska governor ( WASILLA, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. ) (4 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
3:02 pm	SC serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days SC serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days By MITCH WEISS, Associated Press Writer Mitch Weiss, Associated Press Writer ( GAFFNEY, S.C. – Sheriff's deputies searched Friday for a serial killer blamed for four deaths over the past six days as terrified residents wondered who might be next. ) (4 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
11:02 pm	Do I dare disturb the universe? (4 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Monday, June 29th, 2009
12:23 pm	Film Reviews at a Glance Mega-Shark Vs. Giant Octopus should sell itself, but ultimately fails; the trailer contains all the clips one needs to enjoy the movie. S. Darko would have been better if it ended with her getting on the bus...and sitting across from The Photographer from Murder-Set-Pieces. Horatio Caine quips and dons his sunglasses. Roger Daltrey screams. Cue music. (2 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
11:45 am	Horror of Kenya's 'witch' lynchings Horror of Kenya's 'witch' lynchings By Odhiambo Joseph BBC News, Kenya ( Villagers, many straight from their farms, and armed with machetes, sticks and axes, are shouting and crowding round in a big group in Kenya's fertile Kisii district. ) (4 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
2:34 pm	Arknews You may have noted my previous reference to the Ark of the Covenant. If so, there's a followup to the "Um...so where's this press conference?" From what I've been able to piece together — your mileage may vary — the Ethiopian Patriarch merely made a statement to Italian news that he had seen the Ark, not that he was going to reveal it. I have also seen it claimed that there was no actual translation error in the story — that Weekly World News erroneously reported that it would be revealed, and a few other news outlets jumped on it. So there you go. It's hard to find a source solid enough that I can, in good conscience, cite it. But, that's what I hear. Assuming that the allegations are true, then Weekly World News has riled up the Israeli government (Israel wants it back), along with several other agencies who may have wanted to receive confirmation, see it, or some such. Otherwise, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church attempted a publicity stunt that will horribly backfire in the coming months, likely culminating in the intervention of the Vatican, the greater Orthodox community, the Israeli government, or a ring of sexy jewel thieves. In addition, if you have not already heard, take a moment of silence for TV pitchman Billy Mays, who passed away earlier today. (10 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Friday, June 26th, 2009
1:08 pm	At the end of one's rope I can't help but think that somehow, in all of this, we've forgotten David Carradine. Fortunately, there is always someone stalking the dark, dank, back alleys of the news media. An entomologist of the news, searching for fat, wriggling maggots of information lurking under soggy rocks. Granted, this has absolutely nothing to do with anything truly important — I think some international terrorist organization has threatened nuclear war or some such, but I'm sure James Bond and John McClane will take care of it — but to those who trade in symbolism, this is of the utmost importance. So, without further ado... David Carradine's producer pal blames lady boys for 'murder' The best quote: "[David Winters] tells America's Globe, 'David Carradine was murdered... I strongly believe lady boys are responsible. Lady boys operate in pairs. David would not have stood a chance. They can be very brutal.'" ( A movie producer pal of late actor David Carradine has come forward with shocking new claims the Kill Bill star was murdered by gender-bender hookers. ) Edit: I understand that his lawyer indicated on Larry King Live that a band of kung fu assassins may have murdered Carradine, since he was apparently trying to make contact with members of the martial arts underground. Wait, what? (6 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
11:11 pm	It never got weird enough for me. You're sitting at your home, thinking that it just can't get weirder. David Carradine apparently dies during a failed autoerotic asphyxiation attempt. Then Ed McMahon dies earlier this week while Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson die on the same day. Maybe you're looking at everything, hearing that North Korea will inflict a "fire shower of nuclear retaliation" on us if we try anything funny. Maybe everything has reached the peak of absurdity for you. Think again. Because Ethiopia, legendary home of the Lost Tribe of Israel, Prester John's Kingdom, and the Shim-Sham Sand Dance, is ready to officially reveal the Ark of the Covenant. Legends have said that they have it, but now the Ethiopian Orthodox Church is ready to officially reveal it to the world. They will reveal it on Friday, June 26, 8:30 AM Eastern Time. You can read about it in greater detail on the following links: nazret.com: Ethiopia - 'Ark of the Covenant' about to be unveiled? WorldNetDaily: 'Ark of the Covenant' about to be unveiled? (1 MexiCAN | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
11:54 pm	Amazing. So, I happen across this little gem on this post in thrifthorror: ( Amazing T-shirt ) (6 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
5:04 pm	Warning: Not for the squeamish The article isn't graphic, but anybody with a strong imagination probably won't like the injury involved. Reminds one of a bit of the old ultraviolence, really. Incidentally, I saw this story on the news crawl on television, and then realized that it's back from March. Recycling news? Aren't we still engaged in two military actions, with two more possibly on the horizon? Anyway, without further ado: Woman Injured in Power Tool Sex Toy Encounter ( Read more ) (6 MexiCANs | Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
2:58 pm	Coming Soon In 2010, prepare yourselves for the assured bad taste of Dahmer Vs. Gacy You can also find appropriate information about it on NewsGuide Movies. (Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T?)