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Global Warming will Open Northwest Passage

Makarand writes "For the most part we dread global warming. However, some experts from the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, studying the polar ice caps, are now pointing out some of the advantageous side effects of global warming. They are predicting that in 5 to 10 summers from now the polar ice caps would disappear for around 2 months each year opening up the fabled Northwest passage for commercial shipping. This would effectively reduce the shipping distance between Europe and Asia by 6800 miles compared to the route using the Panama canal."

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  1. Didn't work.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I tried it. Didn't work.

  2. So when... by zero2k · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    can we start farting?

  3. Bush == Hitler by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The Führer of the Unites States Adolf Bush.

  4. Re:first post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You seem to be new here. The first post culture requires your posts to be first, maybe second, third, if you totally fail.

  5. HOW TO GET LAID ON THE FIRST DATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    One of the perpetual needs of the average male is sex, but sadly most women
    are reluctant to give in to this on the first date. This guide will tell
    you step by step, how to ensure that you get her into bed.

    THE DATE
    --------
    Take her to a restaurant, somewhere nice but cheap. I'd advice someplace
    close to home, because if all goes well, you will want to get her home as
    quickly as possible, before she escapes, err.. changes her mind.

    Dress for the occasion. Wear clothes that mask the real you, that being
    wear a suit, or something. You want to get her to believe that you are a
    gentlemen, as opposed to a sex crazed maniac, the latter being the real you.

    Take her flowers. Something so cheap, but such a powerful weapon. If you
    don't want to pay for some, steal them. Anyone can pull some flowers out
    of their nextdoor neighbour's yard.

    Preparation is the key to success, so before leaving, put the following in
    your car (just in case): A strong nylon rope, a balaclava, a sharp
    Wiltshire stay sharp filleting knife (preferably with a brown handle), a
    copy of "Solider of Fortune" magazine, and a walkman. It would also be a
    good idea to pack a large polythene bag as well, and maybe some bricks to
    match it.

    ON THE DATE
    -----------
    Whilst on the date, you must be polite. Try and trick the bitch into
    believing that you are honest, kind, considerate of others, and a "new
    age" male. Get her believing this and you are half way there to getting the
    slag in the bag.

    Talk about things of culture, music, art, theatre. Don't talk about things
    like "The time you bit the head of your mother's budgie", "Or how you
    murdered a million tibetan monks, but we're excused because you were a
    freemason", or "How many men you killed in Vietnam". No, ladies don't like
    that sort of talk, despite the fact it is far more interesting. Tell them
    about how you are a fan of good music, and have a great record collection.
    Make sure you gear everything you say around their interests. If you find
    out that she is a fan of "The National Bulgarian Potplant Orchestra", tell
    her you have got all their albums at home, and maybe one day she could come
    over and have a look (at the records).

    Use humour, be funny and make her laugh. While she is laughing, you can
    order more drinks. The more intoxicated you get her, the better. Aim to
    have her vomiting bilious fluid by the end of the night and success is
    assured. Don't order beer, order expensive wines. Ladies like wine, and
    if you pour drinks at a 4:1 ratio, you should only be tipsy by the nights
    end.

    As the night progresses, slowly but steadily, start telling her how much
    you like her, and how much you have in common. Women love this sort of
    crap. Act like you mean it, and she will be putty in your sweaty hands.
    Don't go overboard though and start licking her feet, but pay her lots of
    subtle compliments.

    Towards the end of the night, tell how you would really like to see her
    again. By now, she should be totally pissed. If not, tell her anyway. It
    is now time to play the final card. Tell her that she is too pissed to
    drive, and so you'll take her home.

    Stop off at your house, and invite her inside for a coffee. Hopefully, she
    will accept, if not then it's time to get mean. Remember, fear and threats
    the greatest aphrodisiac. If she refuses, try and convince her with words.
    If words fail, lock the doors. Central locking is beaut for this. She will
    probably get scared and start screaming now. If not now, then she probably
    will when you begin to rape her. Take the nylon rope and tie her neck to the
    headrest. Do it tightly in a slipknot, so that the more she moves, the more
    she'll choke. Rip off her dress, and taking the knife in one hand hold it
    to her. Then get on top of her, and rape her. You should be able to take
    it from here.

    Once you're done and you've told her how good she was. Give a kiss, and
    tell her how much you'd like to see her, and maybe even her family, again.
    Then take the knife and kill her. Put her body in the bag and dump it
    somewhere, a good place being in X-Club, the nightclub in King Street
    Melbourne, because no-one ever goes there.

    If she decides to come into your home, you have won. Shut the door behind
    her, then take out the knife. It is your house, and you are a male, so it
    should be no problem to bash the fuck out of the bitch and then rape her.
    Aim to knock her unconscious, but not into a coma. In case you didn't know,
    a woman's cunt tenses up in a coma, and thus entry may be difficult.

    Once done, discard of her. A dead bitch is environmentally friendly, so
    have no hesitation in burying her someplace. Your backyard? Why not.

    1. Re:HOW TO GET LAID ON THE FIRST DATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      what a lot of rot.

      the secret to getting laid is simple: remember to pay the bitch

    2. Re:HOW TO GET LAID ON THE FIRST DATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      So That's why I wasn't getting any!

  6. HOW TO GET LAID ON THE FIRST DATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    One of the perpetual needs of the average male is sex, but sadly most women
    are reluctant to give in to this on the first date. This guide will tell
    you step by step, how to ensure that you get her into bed.

    THE DATE
    --------
    Take her to a restaurant, somewhere nice but cheap. I'd advice someplace
    close to home, because if all goes well, you will want to get her home as
    quickly as possible, before she escapes, err.. changes her mind.

    Dress for the occasion. Wear clothes that mask the real you, that being
    wear a suit, or something. You want to get her to believe that you are a
    gentlemen, as opposed to a sex crazed maniac, the latter being the real you.

    Take her flowers. Something so cheap, but such a powerful weapon. If you
    don't want to pay for some, steal them. Anyone can pull some flowers out
    of their nextdoor neighbour's yard.

    Preparation is the key to success, so before leaving, put the following in
    your car (just in case): A strong nylon rope, a balaclava, a sharp
    Wiltshire stay sharp filleting knife (preferably with a brown handle), a
    copy of "Solider of Fortune" magazine, and a walkman. It would also be a
    good idea to pack a large polythene bag as well, and maybe some bricks to
    match it.

    ON THE DATE
    -----------
    Whilst on the date, you must be polite. Try and trick the bitch into
    believing that you are honest, kind, considerate of others, and a "new
    age" male. Get her believing this and you are half way there to getting the
    slag in the bag.

    Talk about things of culture, music, art, theatre. Don't talk about things
    like "The time you bit the head of your mother's budgie", "Or how you
    murdered a million tibetan monks, but we're excused because you were a
    freemason", or "How many men you killed in Vietnam". No, ladies don't like
    that sort of talk, despite the fact it is far more interesting. Tell them
    about how you are a fan of good music, and have a great record collection.
    Make sure you gear everything you say around their interests. If you find
    out that she is a fan of "The National Bulgarian Potplant Orchestra", tell
    her you have got all their albums at home, and maybe one day she could come
    over and have a look (at the records).

    Use humour, be funny and make her laugh. While she is laughing, you can
    order more drinks. The more intoxicated you get her, the better. Aim to
    have her vomiting bilious fluid by the end of the night and success is
    assured. Don't order beer, order expensive wines. Ladies like wine, and
    if you pour drinks at a 4:1 ratio, you should only be tipsy by the nights
    end.

    As the night progresses, slowly but steadily, start telling her how much
    you like her, and how much you have in common. Women love this sort of
    crap. Act like you mean it, and she will be putty in your sweaty hands.
    Don't go overboard though and start licking her feet, but pay her lots of
    subtle compliments.

    Towards the end of the night, tell how you would really like to see her
    again. By now, she should be totally pissed. If not, tell her anyway. It
    is now time to play the final card. Tell her that she is too pissed to
    drive, and so you'll take her home.

    Stop off at your house, and invite her inside for a coffee. Hopefully, she
    will accept, if not then it's time to get mean. Remember, fear and threats
    the greatest aphrodisiac. If she refuses, try and convince her with words.
    If words fail, lock the doors. Central locking is beaut for this. She will
    probably get scared and start screaming now. If not now, then she probably
    will when you begin to rape her. Take the nylon rope and tie her neck to the
    headrest. Do it tightly in a slipknot, so that the more she moves, the more
    she'll choke. Rip off her dress, and taking the knife in one hand hold it
    to her. Then get on top of her, and rape her. You should be able to take
    it from here.

    Once you're done and you've told her how good she was. Give a kiss, and
    tell her how much you'd like to see her, and maybe even her family, again.
    Then take the knife and kill her. Put her body in the bag and dump it
    somewhere, a good place being in X-Club, the nightclub in King Street
    Melbourne, because no-one ever goes there.

    If she decides to come into your home, you have won. Shut the door behind
    her, then take out the knife. It is your house, and you are a male, so it
    should be no problem to bash the fuck out of the bitch and then rape her.
    Aim to knock her unconscious, but not into a coma. In case you didn't know,
    a woman's cunt tenses up in a coma, and thus entry may be difficult.

    Once done, discard of her. A dead bitch is environmentally friendly, so
    have no hesitation in burying her someplace. Your backyard? Why not.

  7. THE FUTURE OF TROLLING!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Trolling is dead. This place is dead. This place has been dead for far too long. The Revolution and The Rebirth are coming.

    Trolling will be re-born.

    A New Era dawns. The future grows near.

    The Revolution will be devastating.
    The Rebirth will be glorious.

    The End Is Near.

    The Revolution: December 31st, 2002
    The Rebirth: January 1st, 2003

    Trolling is dead.
    Trolling will be born again.
    Trolling will return.
    Trolling will return with FIRE.
    January 1st, 2003.
    Mark your calendars.
    Clear your calendars.
    Reschedule your life.
    Everything you know is a lie.
    Everything you know is going to change.

    This is not the end.
    This is not the beginning of the end.
    This is the end of the beginning.

    The Third Age of Trolling is about to begin.

    January 1st, 2003.

    It's coming. The Rebirth.
    You are powerless to stop it.
    Only a fool would try.
    If you are a troll, rejoice.
    The time of our supremacy is at hand.

    The Revolution is coming. The Rebirth draws near. The fate of destruction is also the joy of rebirth. It's all about to change... forevar. THE END: December 31st, 2002! THE BEGINNING: January 1st, 2003. History has come full-circle. Get ready to troll, motherfuckers.

  8. HOW TO GET LAID ON THE FIRST DATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    One of the perpetual needs of the average male is sex, but sadly most women
    are reluctant to give in to this on the first date. This guide will tell
    you step by step, how to ensure that you get her into bed.

    THE DATE
    --------
    Take her to a restaurant, somewhere nice but cheap. I'd advice someplace
    close to home, because if all goes well, you will want to get her home as
    quickly as possible, before she escapes, err.. changes her mind.

    Dress for the occasion. Wear clothes that mask the real you, that being
    wear a suit, or something. You want to get her to believe that you are a
    gentlemen, as opposed to a sex crazed maniac, the latter being the real you.

    Take her flowers. Something so cheap, but such a powerful weapon. If you
    don't want to pay for some, steal them. Anyone can pull some flowers out
    of their nextdoor neighbour's yard.

    Preparation is the key to success, so before leaving, put the following in
    your car (just in case): A strong nylon rope, a balaclava, a sharp
    Wiltshire stay sharp filleting knife (preferably with a brown handle), a
    copy of "Solider of Fortune" magazine, and a walkman. It would also be a
    good idea to pack a large polythene bag as well, and maybe some bricks to
    match it.

    ON THE DATE
    -----------
    Whilst on the date, you must be polite. Try and trick the bitch into
    believing that you are honest, kind, considerate of others, and a "new
    age" male. Get her believing this and you are half way there to getting the
    slag in the bag.

    Talk about things of culture, music, art, theatre. Don't talk about things
    like "The time you bit the head of your mother's budgie", "Or how you
    murdered a million tibetan monks, but we're excused because you were a
    freemason", or "How many men you killed in Vietnam". No, ladies don't like
    that sort of talk, despite the fact it is far more interesting. Tell them
    about how you are a fan of good music, and have a great record collection.
    Make sure you gear everything you say around their interests. If you find
    out that she is a fan of "The National Bulgarian Potplant Orchestra", tell
    her you have got all their albums at home, and maybe one day she could come
    over and have a look (at the records).

    Use humour, be funny and make her laugh. While she is laughing, you can
    order more drinks. The more intoxicated you get her, the better. Aim to
    have her vomiting bilious fluid by the end of the night and success is
    assured. Don't order beer, order expensive wines. Ladies like wine, and
    if you pour drinks at a 4:1 ratio, you should only be tipsy by the nights
    end.

    As the night progresses, slowly but steadily, start telling her how much
    you like her, and how much you have in common. Women love this sort of
    crap. Act like you mean it, and she will be putty in your sweaty hands.
    Don't go overboard though and start licking her feet, but pay her lots of
    subtle compliments.

    Towards the end of the night, tell how you would really like to see her
    again. By now, she should be totally pissed. If not, tell her anyway. It
    is now time to play the final card. Tell her that she is too pissed to
    drive, and so you'll take her home.

    Stop off at your house, and invite her inside for a coffee. Hopefully, she
    will accept, if not then it's time to get mean. Remember, fear and threats
    the greatest aphrodisiac. If she refuses, try and convince her with words.
    If words fail, lock the doors. Central locking is beaut for this. She will
    probably get scared and start screaming now. If not now, then she probably
    will when you begin to rape her. Take the nylon rope and tie her neck to the
    headrest. Do it tightly in a slipknot, so that the more she moves, the more
    she'll choke. Rip off her dress, and taking the knife in one hand hold it
    to her. Then get on top of her, and rape her. You should be able to take
    it from here.

    Once you're done and you've told her how good she was. Give a kiss, and
    tell her how much you'd like to see her, and maybe even her family, again.
    Then take the knife and kill her. Put her body in the bag and dump it
    somewhere, a good place being in X-Club, the nightclub in King Street
    Melbourne, because no-one ever goes there.

    If she decides to come into your home, you have won. Shut the door behind
    her, then take out the knife. It is your house, and you are a male, so it
    should be no problem to bash the fuck out of the bitch and then rape her.
    Aim to knock her unconscious, but not into a coma. In case you didn't know,
    a woman's cunt tenses up in a coma, and thus entry may be difficult.

    Once done, discard of her. A dead bitch is environmentally friendly, so
    have no hesitation in burying her someplace. Your backyard? Why not.


  9. Spurious Microsoft reference by deaddrunk · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Well someone had to do it.

    --
    Does a Christian soccer team even need a goalkeeper?
  10. North Atlanta Sea by qnonsense · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha.

    Ha.

    --
    There comes a time in every man's life when he must say, "No mother! I do not want any more Jell-O!"
  11. Re:Supertankers... by TheMidget · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    Penguins at the North Pole?

    What? Do you honestly think that the Inuit all use Microsoft?

  12. Re:Answering the wrong question? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Er, blah blah blah dead fish. Blah blah blah aquatic ecosystem. Blah blu blah blu bla blu oil companies and Anwar. Blah blah caribou (where are you?). Blah blah alternative energy sources.

  13. Re:There are other shipping routes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    From an American point of view, any action taken by my government that makes me less likely to get killed by some nut who wants me dead because I'm an American is a good thing. Saddam is the Raving King Nutball of all Lunatics, and the Iraqi citizens stand a better chance of surviving a US invasion than they do living under a Saddam or (especially) a Saddam, Jr. regime.

    This is first about protecting the lives of American citizens, and second protecting the lives of everybody else. I would imagine the Aussies aren't consoled by the apology offered by the Bali bomber, and I don't imagine other countries will be very happy if the whole world is converted into a nuclear waste dump because some Muslims want all Americans dead.

    The situation really does boil down to "with us or against us." We're concerned with the defense of our citizens. Wanting us to not defend ourselves against a Jihad is no different from wanting us dead, it's as simple as that.

  14. Re:How I learned to stop worrying by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Unfortunately, this being slashdot ...

    Of the three people here who get the reference, two won't have mod points (like myself, and probably you) while the third won't think it's funny.

  15. Re:icebergs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    1. Wait for polar warming
    2. ??? = Sell iceberg removal services
    3. Profit!

  16. Re:Marvelous news. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Um, there should be a comma after "Love".

    Love,

    the Grammar Nazi

  17. Re:Good for Canada? Not bloody likely by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Should it come down to it (which is unlikely) I rather think you'd find the US military harder to deal with than a bunch of Spaniards.

  18. Whales taking up room makes oceans rise by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    A Lorne Eliot joke.

    http://cbc.ca/madlyoff/

  19. Re:Canada by wunderhorn1 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Hooray for pimping e2!

    (/me goes to vote up stew's w/u.)

    --
    Karma: Bored. (Thinking about resurrecting the "Anyone else is an imposter" joke.)
  20. Re:Flooding != Clean by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    I'm sorry but you are thinking of Louisiana, Mississippi, and possibly Alabama. Texas (recently) has a decent education record, and isn't so bad if you live in the liberal mecca of Austin like I do.

    OTOH if we could just flood out those fuckers living in Vidor I'd be rejoicing right beside you.