As my grandfather used to always say…

Grandfather: “Birds of a feather put their eggs in one basket.”

As my grandfather used to always say…

Grandfather: “A rolling stone leads to Rome.”

Here’s an interesting article about a substance that is widely found as a natural and artificial byproduct, and yet kills thousands of people every year:

“BAN DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE – THE INVISIBLE KILLER!
Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year.
What are the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.
Dihydrogen Monoxide Facts
Dihydrogen monoxide:

* is also known as hydric acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
* contributes to the Greenhouse Effect.
* may cause severe burns.
* contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
* accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
* may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Dihydrogen Monoxide Alerts
Contamination is reaching epidemic proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. In the midwest alone DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage.
Dihydrogen Monoxide Uses
Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

* as an industrial solvent and coolant.
* in nuclear power plants.
* in the production of styrofoam.
* as a fire retardant.
* in many forms of cruel animal research.
* in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
* as an additive in certain junk-foods and other food products.

Stop the horror – Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide
Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

THE HORROR MUST BE STOPPED!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its importance to the economic health of this nation. In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical. What you don’t know CAN hurt you and others throughout the world.” –http://www.dhmo.org

As my grandfather always used to say…

Grandfather: “A little alcohol never hurt anybody… unless it was rubbing alcohol!”

As my grandfather always used to say…

Grandfather: “There’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’… although there is laughter in manslaughter!”

As my grandfather always used to say…

Grandfather: “May your whites be bright and merry, and may all your days be Christmas!”

It’s that time again, folks, when it’s out with the bad air and in with the good. I want to wish everyone a happy old year, and for making this ol’ year a great one.

To celebrate, I have made a clock to count-up to the old year: http://blinkenlichten.org/countup/

This count-up clock page is dedicated to all my favorite HTML tags that the bullies over at the W3C exterminated from the land of teh intarwebs. I really miss those little guys. ;-(

Note: If you are using a primitive browser that is picky over having unambiguous tag agreement, you might experience difficulty because this page will not validate according to any of the W3C standards. You might wish to try a more advanced browser, like IE3.

As my grandfather always used to say…

Grandfather: “Always fight for what is right… unless Chuck Norris is involved, then I’d suggest choosing your fights wisely.”