I had this idea the other night for a new tattoo. It seemed awesome at the time, but I was sitting at a bar. I just want to put it in writing to see if it holds up.

It would be a banner that says "Tattoos are for idiots".

Yep, still awesome.

I know many of you have already seen this, but I think it's worth posting again.

The Myth of 90 Percent: Only a Small Fraction of Guns in Mexico Come From U.S.

Remember folks, when a large number of government officials start spouting the same ridiculous statistic you'd better believe that you're being set up for something.

Remember folks, the police are not always there to help you.

Family died in house fire as police held back neighbours desperate to help

Well, I'm not surprised but I am disappointed:

Governor Kaine vetoes a host of gun bills

Cross your fingers for some veto overrides.

So, Kings. It was all I'd hoped it would be. NBC, don't fuck this up.

Interesting story that basically says we still have no idea why bee colonies are dying off but that some scientists think there might not be just one cause. But they don't really know.

But "disorientate"? Seriously, BBC?

Anybody out there have an SWR meter I can borrow? merccom and ltharris74, you two are the most likely suspects.

Have you guys heard about the video game that the army put out as a recruiting / training aid?

( Well here it is... )

I've been watching the new BBC series Survivors and there was a conversation in the first episode that I think some of you might enjoy. The show is about the few people left after a devastating virus wipes out more than 90% of the world's population. I'm three episodes in and it's pretty good so far.

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Boca burger on toast with vindaloo paste. Mmmmm...