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Link RAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Leading astronomers declared Thursday that Pluto is no longer a planet under historic new guidelines that downsize the solar system from nine planets to eight.After a tumultuous week of clashing over the essence of the cosmos, the International Astronomical Union stripped Pluto of the planetary status it has held since its discovery in 1930. The new definition of what is -- and isn't -- a planet fills a centuries-old black hole for scientists who have labored since Copernicus without one. Pluto is no stranger to controversy. In fact, it's been dogged by disputes ever since its discovery. (Watch why some think planet size doesn't matter -- 3:39)

I was hoping it was those bastards that protest at funerals.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 08:38 AM) I am guessing that things have only gotten worse since this time, but apparently over 200 people "confessed" to the Lindberg baby kidnapping. Which goes back to my earlier thought that most crimes aren't solved by brilliant police work, but by dumb luck and confessions.

QUOTE(mreye @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 07:54 AM) Will you be joining in the chorus of YMCA? Probably not, but hope the cook isn't burnin' for you . . .

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 08:14 AM) No, they shouldn't. But these two had received less than most because they worked for Fox. I didn't want to make it personal to this, but doesn't it seem like reporters receive way more attention than anyone else? I wonder if he worked for the Middletown Crier, if it would be the same?

Steff, I was wondering the same thing. I can't believe at that time they had other, more promising leads. The only thing I could think of was time and money. Perhaps there are so many wackos like this they don't have the time and money to check everyone out.

Glad to hear everything is ok. Maybe you and Jim can swap storm stories . . .

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 07:36 AM) Lets see how many people catch this one LM*O But it isn't a cult

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Three Mexican fishermen who survived nine months adrift in a small boat in the Pacific Ocean will now be investigated for possible links to drug trafficking, the government said on Tuesday. The three men, who said they left Mexico's Pacific coast fishing village of San Blas last November, were rescued two weeks ago more than 5,000 miles away near the Marshall Islands in the south Pacific. Their dramatic story of survival on the high seas -- staying alive by eating raw birds and fish, and drinking rain water -- has captivated Mexico. Few doubt the men, who are due back in Mexico on Friday, spent nine months lost at sea, but there are doubts over other parts of the story. All three men were first seen as national heroes but in recent days questions have arisen over why they went to sea in the first place and over two other men who died on board. "There will no doubt have to be an investigation. This case merits an investigation," Ruben Aguilar, the spokesman for President Vicente Fox, told reporters on Tuesday when asked about rumored drug connections. "There are a series of questions and the corresponding authorities will have to investigate." he said. Mexico's Pacific Coast is a drug trafficking highway and in the village of San Blas the streets are abuzz with rumors that when they began their voyage on a 25-foot (8-meter) boat, the men may not have been fishing for sharks as they claim. But the men rejected suggestions that they were involved in drug trafficking. "They are wrong because we went out to catch sharks," Jesus Vidana, one of the survivors, said in a television interview from the Marshall Islands, where they were finally returned to dry land on Tuesday. The fishermen also flatly denied suggestions that they may have eaten the bodies of the two dead men to stay alive. Continued ...

Should a reporter receive more attention than anyone else?

The mood of the board is we're done. Then an injury to Thome is veiwed as a big plus. I've given up trying to understand the average Sox fan.

BEIJING (Reuters) - Striptease send-offs at funerals may become a thing of the past in east China after five people were arrested for organizing the intimate farewells, state media reported on Wednesday. Police swooped last week after two groups of strippers gave "obscene performances" at a farmer's funeral in Donghai County, Jiangsu province, Xinhua news agency said. The disrobing served a higher purpose, the report noted. "Striptease used to be a common practice at funerals in Donghai's rural areas to allure viewers," it said. "Local villagers believe that the more people who attend the funeral, the more the dead person is honored." Wealthy families often employed two troupes of performers to attract a crowd. Two hundred showed up at last week's funeral. Five strippers were detained and local officials "issued notices concerning funeral management," Xinhua said. Now village officials must submit plans for funerals within 12 hours after a villager dies. And residents can report "funeral misdeeds" on a hotline, the report said.

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Wow, not what I expected when I opened the thread.

5:15 AM and I'm working my lunch schedule already. I see a fish taco in my future. Not certain if it will be from The Oyster Bar (Voted one of the top 20 Beach Dives in America) or Dirty Al's. Anticipation . . .

From the "someone let loose live rattlesnakes during a showing of "Snakes on a Plane" QUOTE(knightni @ Aug 23, 2006 -> 02:51 AM) Damn. Where was this when I saw "Live Nude Girls"?

Linky

QUOTE(Felix @ Aug 22, 2006 -> 11:00 PM) It's a joke from the movie Probably crappy. oops I haven't seen the movie, yet.

the right wingers are trying to push moore higher, and they seem to be making strides. google bombs are fun

QUOTE(Felix @ Aug 22, 2006 -> 10:44 PM) This is why you should always have olive oil around. You never know when snakes will be near you. Why??

I am in and feeling good. Getting the rough stuff out of the way early and a big swing of momentum should occur in starting tomorrow

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Aug 22, 2006 -> 06:22 PM) I think that's the key. Depending on how young the snakes were, baby rattlesnakes don't know how much venom to use when biting yet and are the most dangerous. Though I think they should change the word "pranksters" to the word "criminals". Correct, the youngins are the most dangerous. I wonder what charges they would come up with. In theory they are deadly, but anything like manslaughter or murder would be overkill, I think. What would they be charged with? Someting less than a felony I think.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Exactly. Plus, the history of some of these violins is incredible. Centuries old.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 22, 2006 -> 05:12 PM) But I am sure you realize as much as anyone that the rules of first aid don't necessarily apply if you are in the backcountry, Mr. Big Bend. I'd recommend you carry a Sawyer Extractor Kit, soft constrictive bands, and some antihistimines. If you have room, chemical cold packs are handy too. Exactly. Usually the people hurt are either owners or kids who find one around their home. We ate one on a campout that was shot earlier at a friends ranch. Very tasty. Not as oily as I was lead to believe. It was similar to gator tail. One of my backpacking discussion lists got on waterproof stuff sacks versus pack covers. Have you ever left the pack cover at home and went with dry sacks? I always pack in zip lock bags, and have considered adding those white trash compactor bags to line the inside. But always take a cover.

The Top 10 Completely Innocuous Things Maurice Clarett Was Up To 10> Hired to replace Carl Spackler at Bushwood -- he'll get that gopher once and for all! 9> Late for the Absolut Small-Arms Target-Shooting Championship. 8> Preparing to fend off that wacky Paula during his "American Idol" audition. 7> "I'm on my way to the university library to continue research for my doctoral thesis on firearm design of the late 20th century. Aren't these specimens marvelous?" 6> Doing volunteer work for his private-charity "Guns For Martinis" exchange program. 5> Running a tad bit late for his Tuesday night Russian roulette coffee klatsch. 4> It was "Automatic Weapons and Hard Alcohol Night" at the Columbus Clippers' game. 3> On his way to discuss a quality issue at his dealer's house. 2> Getting into character for his title role in Columbus Community Theatre's production of "RAMBO! The Musical!" and the Number 1 Completely Innocuous Thing Maurice Clarett Was Up To... 1> It's getting so a guy can't even take his sitcom concept "On the Road with a Drunken Lunatic Jock Armed to the Teeth" for a little market testing without everybody jumping all over his ass. [ Copyright 2006 by Chris White ] [ http://www.topfive.com ]