Daily Archives: June 16, 2006

Who Is To Blame?

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer asks the question; who is really to blame for the deaths of Palestinian civilians? Answer: This is another example of the Palestinians' classic and cowardly human-shield tactic — attacking innocent Israeli civilians while hiding behind innocent Palestinian civilians. … Continue reading →

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Explore Mars

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

Here's an interesting article about the Snows of Udzha which explains quite a lot about the Martian ice cap. Near one edge of the northern polar cap stands a curious feature named Udzha. Named for a town in Siberia, Udzha, which … Continue reading →

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An “A” For Stupidity

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

A police officer decided to attend a baseball game, which is perfectly fine. What was not fine was the fact that the officer decided to bring one of his tools of the trade along and to leave it covered in the … Continue reading →

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We’re Going To Disneyland

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

That's what one member of the University of Alabama-Huntsville team said at the 19th annual concrete canoe contest. Yep, it's exactly what the name says it is – a contest to build a concrete canoe. Teams from colleges all over … Continue reading →

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This Is Pretty Straightforward

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

Iran's foreign minister announced that Iran would ""use nuclear defense as a potential" if "threatened by any power." Which pretty well clears up any doubt about Iran's intentions with their nuclear program. Any apologists can now stop trying to cover … Continue reading →

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Sacrificing Your Human Decency…

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Gaius

…On the alter of partisan politics. (Via Jeff Goldstein. Thankfully, that means I don't have to link directly.) Original Statement:  "Small wonder his mother killed herself.  Once she discovered what a despicable soul she had spawned she apparently saw no … Continue reading →

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