Daily Archives: June 9, 2006

Frames

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Sometimes I post about things before others, sometimes after. This is a an "after" post. Several people have blogged about a somewhat weird article in the Washington Post that discussed the picture frame surrounding the photograph of Zarqawi. I really … Continue reading →

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Sticks Nix Dixie Chicks

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Well, not really the sticks, just places in the heartland. It seems the Chicks' tour is not at all selling well in a lot of places with some arena venues reporting 5,000 to 6,000 seats sold. Which is very poor … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Continuing my mission to visit one member of the fighting 101st each day, today I went over to see Don Surber. Don covers a wide range of things, but shines when commenting on the media – his profession. Today is … Continue reading →

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Size Matters

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Oh sure, we've all heard this discussion. You know, does size really matter? Well, it certainly does in Des Moines, the capitol of Iowa. They have an area called a "detention basin" ostensibly to hold up rainwater to avoid stressing the … Continue reading →

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Murtha Hits Bottom, Excavates

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Not content with just smearing Marines, John Murtha has begun handing letters to fellow Democratic Congressmen informing them that should the Democrats win back the House, he intends to run for the number two spot. As readers will probably know, … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Step Back

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Clarice Feldman has an article up at The American Thinker asking if Haditha was a hoax. I do not think this is a good line to take here while the investigation is still underway. Are there huge contradictions in the … Continue reading →

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Zarqawi In Paradise

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Ladies and gentlemen, the magnificent Iowahawk. UPDATE: And the Protein Wisdom interview. Jeff is absolutely right about John Cafferty, too. Tweet

Posted in Blogosphere, Humor | 5 Comments

Inside Job

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

This should be amusing. Warning to all the Koz Kiddies at the big luau in Vegas: There is a spy among you. Someone, maybe the person next to you is a Republican! They'll spend the rest of the confab wondering … Continue reading →

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Now Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Crisis

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Iran has confirmed it has begun further uranium enrichment activities. An Iranian official has confirmed that the country has stepped up its nuclear activities, following a report from the UN atomic agency that said Iran has accelerated uranium enrichment. "Iran … Continue reading →

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You’re Using Crustaceans For WHAT?

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

We here in the Crabitat are not sure whether to be proud or angry. Doctors have come up with a new technique to grow replacement human bone lost through accident or surgery. The process uses seaweed and  a biopolymer extracted … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

When I was growing up, I had some friends around the corner, two sisters and a brother. I used to love hanging out over there because they were fun and their Mom was one of the nicest ladies you'd ever … Continue reading →

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On Stratification

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

The Baltimore Examiner takes a look at the recent Canadian Jihadi arrests and questions the use by an RCMP spokesman of the term "broad strata" when describing those arrested. (I had something to say about that here.) WASHINGTON – Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Stylish Send-Off

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

This is a fun story, in a weird sort of way. It seems that the African Nation of Ghana has a few, well, odd funeral customs. One of these is burying the dead in outlandish custom coffins. Brightly painted and … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 1 Comment

The Best Of Times, The Wurst Of Times

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

German police are investigating the potential murder of a woman. They strongly suspect she may have met her end at the hands of the man they are currently holding in custody. What is the suspected murder weapon, you ask? A … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bottom Of The Barrel Award

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Gaius

Goes to Kathleen Ensz, vice chairwoman of a state Senate district committee for the county Democratic Party In Greeley, Colorado. She brings a whole new aroma to politics. Republican U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave's re-election campaign was already heated, and it … Continue reading →

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