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November 23rd, 2006 at 10:25 am

Free online games

I just came across a site that is full of free online games. I used to love playing Nintendo games. I can’t remember exactly why I stopped playing but I think it had something to do with lending our game player to someone and getting it back broken.

Yeah, I think that’s exactly what happened.

I can’t believe how many free online games there are on this site. Classic Nintendo games. Oh yeah I think I’m going to be spending some time on this site today.

Do you like playing free games online too? If you do what’s your favorite one?







November 23rd, 2006 at 10:16 am

Golden Triangle Golf Balls

More than a kilogram of heroin stuffed inside 46 golf balls destined for Taiwan where seized by Police in military-ruled Myanmar on Wednesday.

The Pyi Myanmar weekly said workers at a courier office in Yangon became suspicious when a young woman dropped off a parcel for delivery to Taipei, but left before filling out the necessary paperwork.

Upon arrival, police discovered the balls were fake and each contained a small bag of around 25 grams (0.9 ounces) of heroin.

Myanmar is the world’s number two producer of opium, the raw material for heroin, behind Afghanistan. Most of its poppy fields are in the lawless mountainous region of the eastern Shan state, near the borders with Laos and Thailand — the so-called Golden Triangle.







November 23rd, 2006 at 12:21 am

Snakes on a plane - the real version

Manila airport officials prevented what would have turned into a real life version of horror flick “Snakes on a Plane” this week when they stopped more than 130 reptiles, including poisonous cobras, from boarding a flight to Bangkok.

Reptiles such as dozens of lizards, wearing diapers to conceal the stench of their urine, and 60 snakes concealed in water bottles, were discovered on Tuesday morning inside two suitcases belonging to a Filipino woman, airport officials said.

While her luggage was being x-rayed, security officers noticed something moving and the discovery was made. Unfortunately, one of the nappy-clad lizards reportedly died due to heat.

Reptiles, amphibians and other exotic animals have become a popular delicacy and ornament in many parts of Asia. Due to the belief that they are effective aphrodisiacs and good-luck charms.

In similar news, last week, Manila airport authorities arrested a Filipino man trying to smuggle three live Siamese crocodiles from Cambodia.







November 21st, 2006 at 6:56 pm

Killer surprise parties

Did you know that throwing a surprise party for your beloved might be the death of him or her?

To quell a recent surge in party mortality, the U.S. Medical Birthday Council has released urgent guidelines for safe surprising. Medical Birthday Council? Uhm how much tax payer money goes into this council?

Here’s their guidelines:

“Hugs given after the surprise should be firm and rhythmic, to support heart action and prevent cardiac arrest,” said council chairmain Lance Champion, M.D., Ph.D. - I can see some men out there taking advantage of this guideline.

“And for total confidence that a loved one will survive till his next surprise party, we urge cardiac catheterization throughout the festivities,” Dr. Champion added.

During this procedure, doctors penetrate the femoral artery in the honored guest’s groin, and open arterial blockages with a tiny balloon.

“Some patients request an animal shape, and most accomplished surgeons will be happy to oblige,” Dr. Champion said.

The council also recommends keeping candles away from the birthday boy’s oxygen tubes, and stripping stimulants, like caffeine and chocolate, from the menu.

“Or just throw your next party right at the hospital,” Dr. Champion said. “Show your loved one how intensively you care.”

Ok is this for real or is this a joke?