Suspicious packages located throughout Boston scared many, and law enforcement was brought in to investigate. It turns out that the devices are part of a marketing campaign for the Cartoon Network show Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Link: Fox News
Archive for January, 2007
California Legislature Could Ban Incandescent Light Bulbs
Liberals in California who think they know what is best for everyone are seeking to pass legislation that would ban the sale of energy-wasting incandescent light bulbs by 2012. The purpose behind the The “How Many Legislators Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb Act” is to encourage (well, actually, force) Californians to purchase fluorescent light bulbs, which are more expensive upfront but use less energy in the long run.
Link: MSNBC
Nevada Couple Wins Lottery… Twice!
Barry and Barbara Salzman pressed their luck, and it certainly paid off. After winning $10,000 from a Powerball lottery ticket, the Salzmans purchased another ticket and won the $15 million jackpot.
Link: Fox News
Senator Joe Biden Is Running for President
I’m confused… I thought Joe Biden was already running for President. Didn’t he announce that a long time ago?
Nine Men Arrested in the UK for Planned Terrorist Plot
Nine men have been arrested in the UK for a plot to kidnap and behead a Muslim soldier who is serving in the British Army.
Link: Irish Examiner
According to Bush, Saying “Democrat Majority” Was an Oversight
In an interview with NPR’s Juan Williams, President George W. Bush said that leaving the “-ic” out of “Democratic majority” was an oversight. Just like I said.
Link: Washington Post
Full PDF Specification Released by Adobe
Adobe Systems Inc. has announced that it released the full PDF 1.7 specification to AIIM, which will begin working on making the document format an ISO standard.
Link: Linux-Watch
Windows Vista Is Now Available to Consumers
The day has finally come: Windows Vista is here. It will be interesting to see how quickly the new operating system from Microsoft is adopted by current Windows users.
Link: Microsoft PressPass
The Wrong Team in the Wrong City
A Baltimore native and former Colts fan reminisces about the Baltimore Colts of his childhood and the betrayal to fans when the team was moved to Indianapolis.
Link: Chicago Tribune
Fifteen Reasons to Switch to Windows Vista
PC World gives fifteen reasons why Windows users should upgrade to Vista. Unfortunately, it will be quite some time before that is feasible for me.
Link: PC World
American Helicopter Crash in Iraq
A U.S. helicopter crashed during a battle with insurgents outside the Iraqi city of Najaf. Two American soldiers were killed in the crash. This was the second helicopter to crash in Iraq in just over a week.
Link: CBS News
Senator Clinton Attacked Bush’s “Irresponsibility” on Iraq
Senator Hillary Clinton called leaving the Iraq situation to next administration “the height of irresponsibility.”
Link: Reuters
