STRANGE SWEDISH WEDDING CUSTOM: In Sweden it is a bit of a custom for the groom to be kidnapped and whisked off somewhere for his stag night – these usually last all day… … and all night. Rather than the typical English stag night where you all arrange it beforehand, go out get drunk and […]

Yahoo! News – Florida eyes allowing residents to open fire whenever they see threat: Republican Governor Jeb Bush, who has said he plans to sign the bill, says it is “a good, commonsense, anti-crime issue.” Current state law allows residents to “shoot to kill if their property, such as their home or car, is invaded […]

NASA World Wind: worldwind uses….. bittorrent to do something.

Preparing for the end of the internet – what you need to know: be prepared.

BeOS Ready for a Comeback as Zeta OS: Comment – TrackBack i still have a copy of 4.5, it is still great. but a new version might be better.

I want ’em: Hugging Salt and Pepper shakers. [via gnr8] i can see why…

Internet 0: Past, Present, and Future: wow, this is cool.

Punknews.org mp3 of the week

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