In a fit of unbridled enthusiasm for war in Iraq, Chuck Norris snaps the neck of a random Lance Corporal
-That 30% explained-
A new study out from New York University finds that there are very real and measurable differences in the brains of liberals and conservatives. In tests, subjects rated themselves on a scale of -5 (as liberal as possible) to 5 (as conservative as possible). Each subject was then put through a series of tests where they had to press buttons depending on whether "M" or a "W" appeared on a computer monitor.
"Out of the 500 trials that each subject completed, he or she was presented with the same letter 80% of the time," according to the report. "This meant that the participants felt compelled to press the same button repeatedly." It turns out that conservatives had a higher error rate than liberals -- 47% to 37% -- suggesting that conservatives are more resistant to change (every scientific study has a "well duh" component).
But it turns out there's a measurable physical difference. "Brain recordings taken using electroencephalogram (EEG) technology showed that liberals had twice as much activity in a deep region called the anterior cingulate cortex," the report tells us. "This area of the brain is thought to act as a mental brake by helping the mind recognize 'no-go' situations where it must refrain from the usual course of action."
This is, apparently, the entire reasoning behind the right's "stay the course" mentality -- changing their mind is unnatural for them. On the bright side, the study shows that we're coming closer to a cure for dittoheadedness every day. (New Scientist)
-Headline of the day-
"Reinforcements sent to Iraq -- Chuck Norris!" Your favorite right wing nutjob site tells us that Norris is on a trip to show "the surge is working." Chuck seems to have an exclamation point abuse problem, telling us "morale is up -- way up!", that he's been "shaking hands with nearly every one!", and that, compared with the last time he was in Iraq, "It's a huge difference!"
I think Chuck Norris is full of shit! No, really! Maybe he's completely insane! The transparency would be embarrassing if your expectations for Chuck Norris weren't so damned low! (WorldNetDaily)
-Put up a historical marker and sell t-shirts-
A men's room at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were Not Gay Sen. Larry Craig was busted is becoming one of the busiest airport restrooms in the world. "It's become a tourist attraction," airport spokeswoman Karen Evans said. "People are taking pictures."
Just a reminder folks -- taking photos in an airport men's room might seem a little suspicious and could get you beat up. Just a caveat. (Raw Story)
