Wednesday, October 01, 2003

CNN.com - School apologizes for Nazi display by band - Oct. 1, 2003

posted by sygyzy at 10/01/2003 09:43:26 AM (0 comments)

CNN.com - Man charged in cathedral sex stunt dies - Oct. 1, 2003

Do you think God is thinking "Hmmm don't disrespect my house!"?

posted by sygyzy at 10/01/2003 09:35:36 AM (0 comments)

 Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Germans Salute US

"The following is an E-mail from a young ensign aboard USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81) to his father. Note that "Manning the Rail" is a shipboard ceremony reserved for only high ranking dignitaries, such as Heads of State.

Here's the letter:



Dear Dad,



We are still at sea. The remainder of our port visits have all been canceled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forth within imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches, and trying to make the best of it. We have seen the articles and the photographs, and they are sickening. Being isolated, I don't think we appreciate the full scope of what is happening back home, but we are definitely feeling the effects.



About two hours ago, we were hailed by a German Navy destroyer, Lutjens, requesting permission to pass close by our port side. Strange, since we're in the middle of an empty ocean, but the captain acquiesced and we prepared to render them honors from our bridge wing. As they were making their approach, our conning officer used binoculars and announced that Lutjens was flying not the German, but the American flag. As she came alongside us, we saw the American flag flying half-mast and her entire crew topside standing at silent, rigid attention in their dress uniforms. They had made a sign that was displayed on her side that read "We Stand By You." There was not a dry eye on the bridge as they stayed alongside us for a few minutes and saluted. It was the most powerful thing I have seen in my life. The German Navy did an incredible thing for this crew, and it has truly been the highest point in the days since the attacks. It's amazing to think that only half-century ago things were quite different. After Lutjens pulled away, the Officer of the Deck, who had been planning to get out later this year, turned to me and said, "I'm staying Navy."



I'll write you when I know more about when I'll be home, but this is it for now.



Love you guys."

posted by sygyzy at 9/30/2003 09:21:57 PM (0 comments)

150-Year Old Problem Solved!!!

It has been proven through an exhaustive search over 61+ days that there are no magic knight's tours on the chessboard... REJOICE!

posted by prezentz at 9/30/2003 08:30:11 PM (0 comments)

 Monday, September 29, 2003

Ananova - Student cuts off penis and tongue after drinking hallucinogenic tea

posted by sygyzy at 9/29/2003 02:57:48 PM (2 comments)

CIA formally called for inquiry

Looks like the Mission Impossible NOC list is out!

posted by sygyzy at 9/29/2003 11:16:05 AM (0 comments)

We have these annoying neighbor dogs that bark in the early morning hours. It's so annoying. I think they must have gotten a new dog in because this morning it was barking a high pitched squeal unrelentlessly. Then another dog, same neighbor, would respond every 30 seconds. SO ANNOYING!

posted by sygyzy at 9/29/2003 08:59:58 AM (0 comments)