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Now We Are Free

2008-11-18T03:29:00.001-05:00

Ah! The good ol' days. Ancient Rome, and so much to live for... so much to die from. They really knew how to live back then. Check out this video set to Lisa Gerrard's haunting voice, and dream of the dream that was Rome. Wonder what she is saying? It's Hebrew. Go here for the translation. You might get a bit choked-up if you understand the meaning.
~ Praetorian Guard

HowStuffWorks

2008-11-17T09:44:00.000-05:00

How Lobotomies Work

boomercharged.net

2008-11-17T07:24:00.000-05:00

A Short History of Zombiekind

Move It or Lose It!

2008-11-17T04:35:00.004-05:00

When did dieting begin?

In 1863, William Banting wrote a pamphlet, "Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public". His diet plan, based on advice given to him by a doctor, featured:

Four meals a day, consisting of protein, greens, fruits, and dry wine.

Avoiding starch and sugars.

Milk, butter and meat were all permitted.

-bikenutz

300: Who Wants to Live Forever?

2008-11-16T11:02:00.003-05:00

Oh, man! This just totally works! The song has sort of a special meaning for the ol' Praetorian. He's a Highlander - just not the immortal kind.
~ Praetorian Guard

Flu Season is Upon Us, Folks!

2008-11-16T06:15:00.002-05:00

"...Researchers took samples from the palms of 51 college students...they identified 4,742 species of bacteria overall..." More about hand washing from the Mayo Clinic.

-For Big Ken

-bikenutz

Butter, Butter, Butter, and Butter

2008-11-16T06:02:00.002-05:00

Thanksgiving is coming soon, so be sure to get out there and lay your hands on a nice big turkey - and loads of creamy butter. Oh, yes. It's all about the butter.
~ Praetorian Guard

For cardiologists everywhere

From The Dog Files...

2008-11-16T05:30:00.002-05:00

Pup-arazzi Photo Tips
~bikenutz

The Matrix on Windows

2008-11-15T16:35:00.002-05:00

So, what if the Matrix ran on Windows XP? Well, as long as it wasn't ugh-graded to Vista, I guess you would still be able to print... Then again, if they would just grow a set of nads and switch to a Mac, the machines could come up with more believable realities for us. I am starting to see right through this one!
~ Praetorian Guard

Google Rome

2008-11-14T04:00:00.002-05:00

Rome in the year 320AD courtesy of Google Earth and the University of Virginia

-For Praetorian Guard!

-bikenutz

You Raise Me Up

2008-11-14T03:49:00.002-05:00

Sometimes you run across somebody who always knows just what to say when you need a hand up off the pavement. Maybe it's as simple as "Trust me." Or, perhaps something like "I wouldn't put you down but I will try to protect you." Whatever it is, and whoever they are, this one's for them.
~ Praetorian Guard

Zombie Apocalypse

2008-11-13T21:08:00.000-05:00

5 Scientific Reasons a Zombie Apocalypse Could Actually Happen

YouTube - Hollywood Holt-Brains

2008-11-13T20:57:00.000-05:00

thx, ba!

Say It, Then Spray It!

2008-11-13T17:45:00.000-05:00

While this product is supposed to encourage good behavior, it just sounds like a sure-fire way to turn your kids into the Menendez Brothers...
-bikenutz

Who's Watching the Watchers?

2008-11-13T17:00:00.000-05:00

The creator of the WWW thinks we should rate websites so that people don't get taken in by scams and disinformation. Really? Ya think that'll work? These are the same people who believe that an organization with over 10,000 employees could get organized enough to develop anything capable of creating a black hole and swallowing up the earth. If that sounds possible to you, you should probably go lay down in the corner until we're all done with dinner. The Montauk Monster, on the other hand....well, now, that's obviously real!
-bikenutz

How To Get Out of Bed...Quick!

2008-11-13T05:03:00.002-05:00

If this doesn't clear your head first thing in the morning, nothing will!
-bikenutz

I'm Just Sayin'...

2008-11-13T04:45:00.003-05:00

So, the Census of Marine Life has identified over 5,300 new marine species over the last 8 years... but, in general, scientists still poo-poo bigfoot? A bipedal primate that could feasibly exists among the other over 350 primate species on the planet? What about this folks? Who believed this existed 2 years ago?! My God, it's yeti-rrific!
-bikenutz

Google Tracks the Flu

2008-11-13T03:28:00.000-05:00

...and does a better job than anybody used to, of course. Using a simple interface and up-to-date data, Google has established a flu tracking site that shows lots of promise. Traveling soon or worried about going to the shopping mall? Check the site or (if you are really smart) get the shot.
~ Praetorian Guard

If You Need Me...

2008-11-12T18:44:00.001-05:00

I'll be at the copy machine tomorrow...I sooo have a better idea for that black hole!
~bikenutz

Keep Your Hands Away From the Cages!

2008-11-12T18:10:00.002-05:00

Probably not the best way to attract visitors to a zoo...
-bikenutz

One Minute Languages

2008-11-12T08:04:00.000-05:00

learn a language in minutes with the Radio Lingua Network

World Zombie Day 2008

2008-11-12T07:18:00.000-05:00

Zombie Hunter Edition

All For One..!

2008-11-12T03:27:00.000-05:00

When you stand together, it is amazing the things you can do. Trust me. I know from experience.
~ Praetorian Guard

For my team; among the best I have ever worked beside.

Veteran's Day Tribute

2008-11-11T07:09:00.002-05:00

Happy Veteran's Day! Here's a short tribute to all my Coast Guard brothers and sisters, past and present. Yes, ol' Praetorian used to be one of those blue clad boarding team members, protecting the nation from all the bad guys could throw at us. Even took on some Soviets in his day... but that's another story. Semper Paratus, shipmates.
~ Praetorian Guard

Alt Text: Episode 15

2008-11-10T11:57:00.000-05:00

Lee + Tyler = Lore