Daily Archives: July 3, 2006

Shuttle Inspection Reveals Crack In Insulation

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

Inspectors found a five inch long crack 1/8th of an inch deep i the insulation of the external fuel tank on the shuttle Discovery. Launch plans may be scrubbed. The crack was spotted during an overnight inspection. NASA had scrubbed … Continue reading →

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Real Conspiracy Versus Phony Ones

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

CNN is carrying an AP story that shows the difference between real indications of a conspiracy versus allegations made up out of the whole cloth. According to an Iraqi spokesman, Abu Musab al Zarqawi had the phone numbers of some … Continue reading →

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Canada To Upgrade Military

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

As he promised during the election campaign, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has set forth plans to upgrade Canada's military. Reversing years of Liberal neglect, the expenditures will give Canada back some ability to transport troops. The spending plan, detailed … Continue reading →

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Mexican Election News

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

Well, both candidates have declared themselves the winner. This is going to be messy. Election officials said the race was too close to declare a winner and a recount was needed, but that didn't stop combative left-winger Andres Manuel Lopez … Continue reading →

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Distancing?

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

Here's n unusual editorial from the managing editor of Time magazine, Richard Stengel. In discussing the New York Times decision to publish details of the Swift money tracking program, Stengel does not give a knee-jerk blanket approval for what the Times … Continue reading →

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A Talk With An Iraqi General

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

TF Boggs, a sergeant serving his second tour in Iraq, has an posted the first of two parts of an interview he had recently with the Iraqi brigadier general commanding in the town of Qayyarah. It is a fascinating picture … Continue reading →

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Hamas Sets Deadline For Kidnapped Soldier

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Gaius

The Palestinian terrorist brain trust is busily setting itself up to be eliminated. Now they have set a deadline. The three Palestinian terrorist groups that captured IDF Cpl. Gilad Shalit gave Israel until 6 a.m. Tuesday to start releasing Palestinian … Continue reading →

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