It's Thursday, which means we're all that much closer to...well, the end of the week mostly. It also means it's Scanner Time. Sit back, relax, and remember - the first one is always free.

Wasn’t this the plot of “The Substitute?” For all the news and talk about students bringing weapons to school and how officials are going to protect them, now we have this: A teacher in Oregon is petitioning for the right to carry a concealed weapon in school. Wow.

Muuthaaaa From the ridiculous spoof department comes this cover of the Danzig song "Mother." So that's what I sound like when I don't know all the words...(Thanks to NXT reader Prince Bubiqwue)

Porkins! Nooooo! Seriously, you have to admire the tenacity and inventiveness of Star Wars nerds, who built an actual X-Wing fighter...and the outcome, well, see for yourself.

COME AFTER ME! I'M A MAN! Again, this is a little off topic for the blog insomuch that it's sports. But I like sports, so bear with me. Some of you may recall the tirade from Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy a few weeks back against a reporter who wrote about the benching of OSU quarterback. Now there is this, which I find hilarious. (Hat tip: Randball)

From Axe's Polling division There's so much to work with here. Axe (yes, the body spray people) commissioned a survey to find out which U.S. City has the freakiest ladies. First off, is finding out which city has the most scandalous ladies really survey material? Second, Axe has money to perform surveys? Third, should we be surprised that the most "naughty" ladies are in NYC, L.A. And Miami?

Negotiations I have had many, many frustrating conversations with the good people providing my cable and Internet service at Time Warner, but I have to say this 75-year-old woman definitely seems to embody some of the frustrations we have all had with cable service. (Hat Tip: Consumerist)

No girls allowed In some of the more bizarre news this week (but most news coming out of Hollywood is ha-CHA!), the president of Warner Bros. may or may not have said the studio is done making movies with chicks in the lead. Why? Because chicks don't sell tickets. Huh?

Frienemy requests Last week we mentioned Snubster, and now this week it seems the world of Anti-social networking continues to grow with Enemybook. Here's the question, unless you're really sarcastic, why would you go through the trouble of having an application or setting up something just to hate on someone? Oh wait, right...this is the Internet. Sorry.

They want to get Closer...to fans On the heels of Radiohead's announcement that "In Rainbows" would be available at "you name a price," Nine Inch Nails has announced they are also becoming a free agent, and plan to distribute and price their music as they see fit. (On a Radiohead note, anyone download it yet? Anyone have problems downloading it?)

It's not the same without his sandwich of shame I'm linking this because a lot of people keep brining it to my attention. DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW? *sob* Once again the Hoff has given into his demons. Addiction, she is an angry, evil talking car named..KARR. Oh Michael.

There are worse clubs to join This kid really, really would be happy if you joined his club. His unicorn club. This is why the Internets were made. Enjoy. (Hat Tip: G4)

Of course they want to talk about it. On the same week I wrote about parents taking sex-ed classes, a new public service campaign has hit the airwaves. Say what you want in the debate between sex education and abstinence, this new commercial is a little creepy if you ask me.

It's like Facebooking for Dollars If you recall I had an iHerald story a few weeks back on politicians taking to the Interwebs. Looks like conservatives are trying to find ways to boost their fundraising efforts and get people motivated behind Republican candidates. (Thanks to NXT reader AC)

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