Archive for September 1, 2007

Did the Soviets really build a “doomsday machine”?

Did the Soviets actually design a variation on a doomsday device and not tell us about it? And could an accidental or terrorist nuclear attack on Putin’s Russia trigger an antiquated automated dead-hand system and launch missiles capable of killing tens, maybe hundreds, of millions at unknown targets that might include the U.S.?

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Kill Bill [pic!]

Open source strikes back with this witty and well designed wallpaper. Be sure to full view for extra pun goodness.

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Install any Linux distro directly from hard disk without burning any DVD

This time I can really say – the title says it all. Stop wasting CDs when you use them only once. Try this.

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Buddhist monks given only one year to worship in their home

Is freedom of religion and expression still alive in America? Buddhist monks went before Virginia Beach City Council for permission to worship in their own home. However the monks’ Pungo neighbors said that their property is not zoned for religious services. The monks only wanted to pray for 3 hours on Sundays and a few holidays during the year.

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A Very Unique Stone Chapel

Stone by stone, over the past few years, a sacred place has been built.

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