Prepare for your mind to be blown: Scientist predict that there will be no ice at the North Pole this summer, the most dramatic evidence of global warming to date. Though the thaw is not yet complete, predictions set the odds at greater than 50:50 for a full meltdown.

Disappearance of the arctic ice will allow, for the first time in modern days, countries near the pole access to the predicted natural resources uncovered by the melting. Though the environmental impacts are more symbolic than consequential, politically and economically, the consequences are substantial. (more…)

The experts who have helped establish a global reliance on oil and wasted billions of dollars trying to turn corn into gas, have now turned their attention to nature’s biggest natural power generators. Volcanoes and hot springs could supply up to 25-percent of America’s power needs–and as fuel prices soar, Alaskan officials announced the exploration of the state’s volcanoes.

Companies are being invited to lease the rights to explore geothermal resources beneath Mount Spurr, a snowcapped 11,070-foot volcano that most recently erupted in 1992, showering much of Anchorage with volcanic ash. The state Division of Oil and Gas hopes the lease sale, due to go ahead in August, will be the first of many. It is also considering allowing exploration of the 4,134-foot Augustine Volcano, 171 miles southwest of Anchorage. (more…)

My mom wanted me to go to Columbia – where she went.

My dad wanted me to go to Boston College – where he went.

Of course, I chose a third option – head west to the lovely San Diego State University.

Riiiiiight – hot chicks, warm weather and palm trees year round…that is a no brainer for any heterosexual 18 year old dude that just finished high school. Of course, as I sit in the airport for the past 2 days trying to get the HELL out of this part of the country, jappy Columbia chicks and hippie Boston chicks don’t sound so bad right now.

Please don’t hate on me, I didn’t go to my college for the hottie factor alone, but I was looking for a unique college experience. Fleeing my dorm from the heat of an impending forest fire is NOT exactly what I had in mind. (more…)

Schools ban cupcakes in fear of promoting obesity. Next up: schools ban talking in fear of students having fun. (NY Times)

Sen. Larry Craig plans on resigning after recently issuing a statement on not resigning. He sounds confused…or REALLY, REALLY GAY! (Guardian)

“Kid Nation” to be one-upped by Fox’s “Kid Army,” a show that places chidren from ages 7 -15 in troops to complete missions using weapons. In related news: Dakota Fanning burns training bra in anti-war revolt. (BBspot)

The (internet) world is governed by “The Vetted,” a 13-strong group of cyber-commanders with the power to wipe out an IP address permanently. THE VETTED ARE GAY! (If CO-ED ceases to exist after that statement, you’ll know why.) (Foreign Policy)

Councilwoman in Florida will not face charges after her daughter was found covered in oil, clothes ripped. Some say exorcism, I say “sexorcism.” (WFTV)