Today’s dumbass award goes to 409 people at once!

People can just be plain stupid. Computer specialist Didier Stevens put up a simple text ad on the internet offering downloads of a computer virus for people who did not have any. Surprisingly, he found as many as 409 people clicking on the ad saying “Is your PC virus-free? Get it infected here!” during a 6-month campaign on Google. There was no actual virus involved - just proving a point.



This was taken from KCMQ (a local radio… Continue

Before Hurricane Katrina many of us watched the hurricane season. Many didn't think it would affect them. Katrina proved that a hurricane can affect all parts of the country. During Katrina I was a member of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Center for Emergency Response & Terrorism. We ended up activated because of displaced persons coming into the state. Below I have reprinted the current hurricane season predication from DHS's Emergency Management and Response… Continue

Paul Hardy of West Virginia was indicted on one count of armed robbery, two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of firearm endangerment and three counts of property destruction. Wow. What exactly did Paul do? For reasons only known to himself, he broke into an older couple’s home, held them at gunpoint and made them play the piano. He also asked the couple whether they wanted to order pizza. Moments later, while “playing with the gun,” the robber shot himself once in the left leg, which… Continue

Funny Joke from our local radio station's "Daily Dumbass"


In New Zealand, a guy went to a gas station to buy some M&Ms. But when he got to the counter he found out he didn’t have enough cash. That’s when he had the bright idea to offer payment with…marijuana. Too bad a nearby police officer overheard his proposal - and quickly arrested him.

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For any of us that serve on volunteer or rapid deployment units storage of gear can be a real issue. You need to have all of your gear available but you can't look like Paris Hilton with a separate butler to carry all our bags. I'm always on the look out for any tips or pointers that can assist with packing equipment. I recently saw an article on packing for a trip. But, though that it also could apply to gear. I have reprinted the article below. Pleas post any ideas you have or tips you have… Continue