The two major companies that make computerized voting machines in the US are run by two brothers.

The two major companies that make computerized voting machines in the US are run by two brothers. That might explain the similar operational methods of both companies, like installing uncertified software on machines which are supposed to record citizens’ votes…

Rupert Murdoch-owned newspapers had a variety of different editorials in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Rupert Murdoch-owned newspapers had a variety of different editorials in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. That being said, all 175 of them delivered pretty much the exact same hawkish “let’s go to war” message.

‘Pirates’ of intellectual property have been around since the 17th century!

‘Pirates’ of intellectual property have been around since the 17th century! aaaaaaarrrrrrrrr! avast ye land-lubbers!

The Bush administration doesn’t know science.

The Bush administration doesn’t know science. Captain obvious to the rescue!

Japanese thief found, had about 4000 pieces of purloined women’s underwear.

Japanese thief found, had about 4000 pieces of purloined women’s underwear. Only in Japan!

Handbags insulting ‘a president’ prove to be a huge hit for small company.

Handbags insulting ‘a president’ prove to be a huge hit for small company. I guess internet “memes” really do work towards social change sometimes!

Bill O’Reilly is a lying assclown whose shoe size exceeds his I.Q.

Bill O’Reilly is a lying assclown whose shoe size exceeds his I.Q. Only someone as ignorant and imbecilic as O’Reilly would call the Globe and Mail a “left-wing” paper… to say he speaks for his audience, however, would evidently not be far from the truth.

SCO’s new CFO would apparently have been a much better fit at pre-bankruptcy Enron.

SCO’s new CFO would apparently have been a much better fit at pre-bankruptcy Enron. Come to think of it, he seems to embody the very same things that SCO has stood for of late. Looks like Baystar/Microsoft stands a good chance to lose their “investment”.

Funny and clever adverts from the UK.

Funny and clever adverts from the UK. That’s “commercials” for you American viewers.

Feel like airport passenger screening is providing no security at all? You’re not alone.

Feel like airport passenger screening is providing no security at all? You’re not alone. Neither federal employees nor contractors are doing much to improve things apparently.