Archive for December 18th, 2008

Mariana at Dark Hollow Falls, Skyline Drive

This was actually taken quite a while ago – last spring I believe? Never got around to processing these and posting them until now. Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, VA is a great place to get some scenic photos if you happen to be in the area!

 

Weaponized Borat

Michael Yon has a report from Afghanistan posted over on Pajamas Media. It’s interesting first-hand reporting, but the best part is the description of Lithuanian Special Forces towards the end:

Americans say that the Lithuanians are sort of a weaponized version of Borat, who think nothing of sauntering around a base in nothing but flip-flops and underwear….

Check out the rest of the article!

 

Marines are “Military Observers” Now?

Bet you think this is about Iraq, right?
Wrong. This is about San Bernardino County in California, USA. That’s right, US Marines assisted the California Highway Patrol with a DUI checkpoint on a public highway. Now, this isn’t like tanks rolling into Tianamen Square, I admit. But if you’ve heard of Posse Comitatus you know that the military isn’t supposed to be used for police actions inside our own borders.
This is definitely a bad trend….
via Clint.

 

Girls vs. Boys – Can You Tell the Difference?

The Chicago Tribune has a full little quiz where you can guess who said the mystery quote – a 9 year-old boy in his book on women, or the Playboy Bunnies from Girls Next Door.
I only missed one! Beat that! :-P

 

Fun Links 2008-12-18

LOLCODE, I CAN HAZ IT?
7 Images Too Badass to be Real (That Totally Are) – I especially like #4!