Words I didn't think I'd ever hear...

Bush: 'I take responsibility' for federal failures on Katrina

Better late than never, I suppose...

More on Katrina...

Some "reader responses" from the Harvard Business School's "HBS Working Knowledge" web site. My favorites:

"The "coulda/shoulda" comments offered by arrogant, distant observers are worth little compared to the compassion and humility of those on-site who are actually doing the best they can."

"...the ultimate responsibility for our own survival is our own preparation. If we are prepared to help ourselves, we will be better able to help others who might be infirm or incapable of judgment."

Amen to that!

Katrina lessons

Sure, it's focused on IT management, but it's a good analysis of the "lessons learned" (to further over-use some business jargon) from Hurricane Katrina. Just note that the main article changes weekly, so if you don't read this by the 18th or so you'll have to register on the site so you can get to the archive).

Man Fired for Eating Pizza Wins Contest

Well, if you're going to get fired for eating pizza you should at least get SOMETHING out of the deal...not sure that a cruise with rejects from The Apprentice is what he had in mind, but hey, beggars can't be choosers!

Morons of the week, New Zealand edition

Clearly these guys didn't watch enough Road Runner when they were young...

High-Tech Door Better than Star Trek

Dang, that's one cool looking door...although if you view the video (requires RealPlayer) you'll see that all the bugs aren't worked out of it quite yet.

NC-17alicious!

"'I just heard the deciding factor could be thrusting. Apparently, anything over three thrusts and you're in trouble. Well, nobody told me. . . .'"

Ah, those silly directors...

Headline of the day

Maybe the week...

Kerry attends funeral with blow-up sex dolls

Things you don't want to happen to you

Near the top of the list, getting operated on by a doctor using surgical instruments washed in hydraulic fluid.

Afghan Laser Buddhas

While that's a great band name, this is more of an art project. I doubt they'll be playing Dark Side of the Moon, though...

It must be summer...

'cause the naked people are coming out in droves. They're swimming, they're going to Subway, they're standing by the window, and some of them are advertising it.

Well, at least none of them are shooting or getting married in cemetaries, 'cause that would just be weird.

Mariners pitcher suspended for violating steroids policy

You know, I don't know if Ryan Franklin's violation was similar to Raffy Palmiero's (I believe he didn't know it was in his "energy drink" or whatever), but I can say this: it sure didn't help him much! I mean, the guy is 6 - 11! If you're going to juice, the least you could do is have a winning record!

Yow!

I'm glad I'm not this bird. The last couple seconds of the video are great.

(The link goes to a web page with the video embedded...there's also a "download" link, which is the only way I was able to get it to work)

Great sports headline...

Heh heh...heh heh...he said Wankdorf...

Long live the Wolf!

Not only are they important to their ecosystems, they also have cool howls and stuff...

Top quote in the article: "as a society we have advanced beyond wildlife management by just shooting things." Please note, this is only about WILDLIFE Management. And it's in Canada to boot...

Sad news...

'Star Trek' Star James Doohan Dies

One of the perils of being named "Scott" is the innumerable "Beam me up, Scotty" references. I can only immagine what it must have been like to be the actual Scotty.

He'll be missed!

Police send nude shopper home with warning

Clearly this woman should be shopping in Freemont during the Solstice Parade!

We're going to eat out of a WHAT?

"'The taste is good, but I still feel disgusted when I look at it,' said diner Lin Yu-may."

That about sums up this toilet-themed restaurant in Taiwan.

I suppose this gives them a good tag line if someone complains that the food tastes like crap..."what did you expect? You're eating out of a freaking toilet!"

Man Lights Himself on Fire to Propose

Further proof that people from Grant's Pass Oregon are out of their freaking minds. At least he had the sense to get extinguished before he grabbed his fiance's hand.

Mmm Mmm Good!

Nothing like a truckload of rotting watermelons to make your day!