Monthly Archives: May 2011

Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

Posted on May 24, 2011 by vorjack

Here’s a nice helicopter shot of the volcano erupting in Grimsvotn, Iceland. The Washington Post has the story and other videos. I’ll probably have to wait for Sandi Toksvig to explain how to pronounce the name as she did with … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Videos | 13 Comments

Third Time's a Charm

Posted on May 24, 2011 by vorjack

From the Associated Press [edit: AP article taken down, switched to same article at MSNBC]: Camping, who predicted that 200 million Christians would be taken to heaven Saturday before the Earth was destroyed, said he felt so terrible when his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events | 43 Comments

While You Were Out …

Posted on May 23, 2011 by vorjack

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Posted in Humor, Pictures | 15 Comments

Keep It Takei

Posted on May 23, 2011 by vorjack

(via Balloon Juice)

Posted in Sexuality, Videos | 10 Comments

FSM's Reluctant High Priest: William Kidd

Posted on May 23, 2011 by vorjack

Here’s an interesting ecclesiastical question for followers of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: how do you feel about Captain Kidd? I ask because this is May 23rd, the 310th anniversary of Kidd’s hanging for piracy. The wreckage of his last ship, … Continue reading →

Posted in FSM, History | 4 Comments

I'm Not Always A Snobby Atheist…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Daniel Florien

Posted in Atheism, Fundamentalism, Humor, Pictures | 13 Comments

Camping's Consequences (edit: Or not)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by fatemeh

I’m sure I’m not alone in having had more than the odd chuckle at Harold Camping and his Rapture-envy, but I’m sad to say that the predictive abilities of some UFers seem to be sharper than his; this story won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Oh the Stupidity! | 16 Comments

Let's Have Another Rapture Next Year

Posted on May 22, 2011 by vorjack

Well, despite the damage done to families and bank accounts, this whole Rapture thing was a blast. It made for some great jokes. Jeri at Blog on the Way found this suggestion for Camping’s new billboard campaign … Scott Bailey … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Pictures | 18 Comments

Self-Baptism In a Tub

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Daniel Florien

Here are some instructions on how to baptize yourself in a bathtub, just in case you need to do so in an emergency: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlqVv0KD5YQ&feature=player_embedded

Posted in Humor, Videos | 7 Comments

The Apocalypse Will Be Funky

Posted on May 21, 2011 by vorjack

It’s the Apocamix, from Eclectic Method. A mash up of disaster and end times scenes from television and movies. Eclectic Method – The Apocamix from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.

Posted in Music, Videos | 4 Comments