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American defense contractors oppose regulations banning them from engaging in slavery.

No, really.

"Lining up on the opposite side of the defense industry are some human-trafficking experts who say significant aspects of the Pentagon's proposed policy might actually do more harm than good unless they're changed. These experts have told the Pentagon that the policy would merely formalize practices that have allowed contractors working overseas to escape punishment for involvement in trafficking"

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So. On the "list of behaviours condoned, supported, wrist-slapped, or simply ignored by the current administration of the US Military when performed by their employees", we have kidnapping, torture, rape, murder, and now slavery. Some people suggest that "cannibalism" is next. My personal bet is "genocide".

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World coffee shortage predicted for 2007.

Also,

Random Russians rule. These comics were sold with gum years ago, like Garbage Pail Kids.
The other comics on this page may not be work-safe, since some of them are violent and involve swearing.

Also,
"Should I feel reassured that if I'm going to live in a police state, the secret police are going to be run by Maxwell Smart?"
Taken from fengi, with his own commentary here

Also,
Flags of the world, given marks and letter grades. The writer gives his methodology here, which is a good read all on its own.

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"Mountain lion sighted!" - town turns out to see what was actually an overweight Tabby.

Speaking of overweight tabbies,

Kwanzaa the lion celebrates his first birthday December 24th, with a 10-pound cake made of horse meat and whipped cream.

We are a hedge. Please move along.

Common hazardous Canadian wildlife.

Perks of working at Google: playing with 110kg of Silly Putty.

Bunny steals a cookie.

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pnh asks "Why is there an entire web page devoted to Iron Maiden album covers with Spongebob Squarepants inserted into them?"



I just want to know why there wasn't a page like this before now.