October 2010
1 post
“I am a non-violent bank robber. give me all your money and God will love you.”
–  male, 57, Adirondack Trust Company, Saratoga Springs NY, 9:10a   ** after receiving $6573 from teller, suspect put the money back on the counter and left on his bicycle (via banknotes)
Oct 18th
September 2010
3 posts
Segway owner dies on Segway →
A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday.
Sep 28th
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August 2010
4 posts
Chrome Experiments - Arcade Fire →
Really stinking awesome. Well worth a watch. Works best in Chrome.
Aug 31st
Dollar ReDe$ign Project →
[via the Fire Ant Gazette]
Aug 26th
FOXNews.com - Support for WikiLeaks Evaporates as... →
Agree or disagree?
Aug 14th
“This is a robbery. Please don’t be no fool. I will shoot. Put the money in...”
–  male, 42, Chase Bank, Lantana FL, 2:30p, $3000 ** suspect caught 10 hours later. He wrote bank note on back of receipt from nearby gas station. Found in hotel next to gas station.  (via banknotes)
Aug 6th
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July 2010
22 posts
The Battalion - Conference realignment debate... →
More Big 12 mess.
Jul 30th
Jul 27th
Copyright Office: Jailbreaking an iPhone is Fair... →
I’m no copyright lawyer, but still, I honestly had no idea that the LOC had this type of jurisdiction.
Jul 26th
The War Logs - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com →
According to some sources, one of the biggest leaks in U.S. military history.
Jul 26th
Funniest Last Words, Deathbed Witticisms -... →
If only I could be so clever.
Jul 25th
Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Mexico →
Are 250 National Guard troops really going to cut it?
Jul 25th
Texas A&M QB voted Big 12 Pre-Season Offensive MVP →
Gig ‘em.
Jul 24th
Jul 24th
Civil Case Turns Criminal as Lawyer Allegedly... →
Jul 23rd
ALICO building, Waco's American Amicable sold to... →
For those of you current and former Wacoans out there, the Canadians are taking over.
Jul 22nd
Affirmative Action Suit Challenges UT Admission... →
Jul 21st
Civil-rights suit alleges advocacy for trees is... →
I’m sorry, did someone say something about a slippery slope?
Jul 21st
Texas' Trade Ports Are Rebounding from the... →
Good news for commercial trade.
Jul 20th
Jul 20th
National Guard Arrives in Texas Aug. 1 →
Interesting answer to my question yesterday.  We’ll see what happens.
Jul 20th
Can a National Energy-Efficiency Program Work in... →
Assuming cities are financially prepared to implement this, I’m all for it.
Jul 20th
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Jul 19th
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Texas shrimpers open new season with worries -... →
I’d better enjoy the seafood prices while they last…
Jul 18th
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Jul 18th
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Jul 18th