Hungry Saddam

June 25, 2006

Saddam ends hunger strike after missing one meal
Fri Jun 23, 2006 07:54 AM ET

SaddamBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein ended a brief hunger strike after missing just one meal in his U.S.-run prison, a U.S. military spokesman said Friday.
The former Iraqi leader had refused lunch Thursday in protest at the killing of one of his lawyers by gunmen, but the spokesman said he ate his evening meal.

Former Saddam aides being held in the same prison had refused to eat three meals since Wednesday evening but ended their fast with the ex-president.

“They all took their dinner meal,” the spokesman told Reuters.

Saddam is on trial for crimes against humanity for his role in the 1982 killing of 148 Shi’ites in Dujail. His lead counsel, Khalil al-Dulaimi, has blamed pro-government Shi’ite militias for the murder of his deputy Khamis al-Obaidi Wednesday.

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Fire Power O’Plenty

June 24, 2006


The USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Kitty Hawk and USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups steam in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) in preparation for Valiant Shield 2006 on Sunday, June 18, 2006, in the Pacific Ocean. The PHOTOEX featured 14 ships as well as 17 aircraft from Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corp including a B2 bomber. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area beginning June 19-23, the exercise involves 28 Naval vessels including three carrier strike groups, more than 300 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Jarod Hodge)

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Soccer Dork Defined

June 22, 2006

This term originated from a perception that soccer players are weak. The US run for the World Cup proved just that. First it was Saturday with every Italian falling down when the wind blew to draw penalties. Today Ghana seriously took up 20-25 minutes of injury time with more then a fair share of fouls lacking physical challenge. It’s no wonder why Americans can’t fully get into “football”.

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Castle Color Illusion

June 22, 2006

You might have to watch this one twice. On the second time around hit pause the second you see the image in color… trippy.

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Meaninglis Around the World

June 22, 2006

Some interesting web facts about Meaninglis.com
Yesterday was the highest visited day with 46 unique IP hits.
People visiting Meaninglis hail from the following regions
Moorabbin, Australia
Damansara, Malaysia
Trondhiem, Norway
Skanderborg. Denmark
Prague, Czech Republic
Chiswick & Leeds, England
Edmonton, Canada
And 8 US states

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