Daily Archives: May 27, 2006

Massive Earthquake In Indonesia

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

Thousands of people have perished in a massive earthquake on the Indonesian Island of Java. The quake, measuring 6.2, flattened buildings in a densely-populated area south of the city of Yogyakarta, near the southern coast of Java. Witnesses said people … Continue reading →

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Bureaucrats Have No Sense Of Humor

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

And we have proof! Officials from the Sutton and East Surrey Water Utility have threatened a circus with heavy fines if their clowns throw buckets of water on one another. The ban also applies to squirting lapel flowers. Entertainers from … Continue reading →

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The Summit At Any Cost

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

Even the cost of a human life. Sir Edmund Hillary doesn't think much of climbers who value a trip to the summit of Mount Everest more than they do a human life. Worst of all is the number of people … Continue reading →

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Stupid Is As Stupid Does

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

Well, this is one that ticks me off to no end. A man in Livingston, Louisiana filled his gas tank, then discovered he did not have money to pay for it. An argument ensued with the store owner. The man … Continue reading →

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Is This A New Option?

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

One has to ask what Detroit is thinking these days. The auto industry is struggling with the outlook for GM quite grim at the moment. Still, I think offering certain option packages can help increase sales a bit. But I … Continue reading →

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Victor Davis Hanson On Iraq

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

Victor Davis Hanson has an article out that helps provide some vital perspective on what we have accomplished in Iraq. It's a fitting read for a Memorial Day weekend. There may be a lot to regret about the past policy … Continue reading →

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Talking To Iran

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times is reporting that there are internal debates within the administration over whether to open talks with Iran or not. Many of the senior officials are against doing so, including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Sources for … Continue reading →

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