Daily Archives: July 8, 2006

A Call For A Revolution In Mexico

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

By an American member of the American Democratic party. For the presidential campaign of Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador, narrowly declared the loser to Felipe Calderòn in Mexico's much-disputed returns, there is good news and bad news. The good news is … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 3 Comments

Israeli Withdrawal From Northern Gaza

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

In a weird turn of events, Israeli forces suddenly withdrew from Northern Gaza today. IDF activities elsewhere in Gaza appear to have intensified, BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip, July 8 — Israeli tanks and bulldozers withdrew from northern Gaza before dawn … Continue reading →

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One In Need Of Help

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Deb Frisch is in serious need of some help. This is the latest post on her blog: clarification re: white flag I just got an email that said: You got what you f***ing deserve. It's only a positive thing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Left Wing | 3 Comments

Astronauts Successfully Test Repair Techniques

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Astronauts Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum performed a series of mock tasks during a seven and one half hour spacewalk today. The tests showed that emergency repairs to a space shuttle were possible should they become necessary in the future. … Continue reading →

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Hamas Offers Hudna

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Having gotten the war they wanted, now Hamas may be realizing they really didn't want it after all. According to the Jerusalem Post, Hamas has offered a five point proposal to bring about a ceasefire. The Israeli government has rejected … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Today, my ongoing task to visit one member of the fighting 101st each day led me over to Dispatches From The Socialist Gulag. Where there is an apt description of the chorus of knee-jerk criticism from the left these days. … Continue reading →

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Spyware Kings

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Want to know who to hate in the world of spyware? How about Direct Revenue? Consumers have strong opinions about Direct Revenue's software. "If I ever meet anyone from your company, I will kill you," a person who identified himself … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff | 1 Comment

Additional Aegis Cruiser Arrives In Japan

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

The US Navy has dispatched another Aegis missile-equipped cruiser to Japan. The USS Mustin joins seven other Aegis ships already stationed there. The USS Mustin, equipped with missile tracking and engaging systems and with a crew of 300, will be permanently … Continue reading →

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Coulrophobia

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Or, "Can't sleep, clown will eat me". Organizers of a rock festival to be held in early September on the Isle of Wight in England have been forced to cancel their original theme for the festival. They were originally going … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 2 Comments

Priorities

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

Well, I expect there will be howls of outrage over this article from the Opinion Journal. A strong, rational argument for prioritizing global warming at the bottom of a list of issues that need to be addressed. Bjorn Lomborg busted–and … Continue reading →

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Protein Wisdom Still Down

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

UPDATE 6:59 PM: Protein Wisdom has had to move to a new site and purchase new defensive software. His PayPay address to help cover some of the costs of this scuzzy attack: proteinwisdom AT celluloid-wisdom DOT com. H/ T Patterico … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Geek Stuff, Left Wing, Politics | 11 Comments

Sinister Developments

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

KT Cat from the Scratching Post has uncovered a sinister plot involving the demented dwarf from North Korea his very own self. And it's not about the Technorati link count. Honest. Tweet

Posted in Blogosphere, Humor, North Korea | 2 Comments

Jump!

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

I get up, and nothin' gets me down You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around And I know, baby, just how you feel You got to roll with the punches and get to what's real Ah, can't ya … Continue reading →

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Open War Threats

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

This report from the Australian indicates that the level of threats coming from North Korea has escalated even further. This is not a good sign, I think. A TOP North Korean propagandist raised the threat of nuclear war yesterday as … Continue reading →

Posted in North Korea | 2 Comments

US Navy Will Use Sonar

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Gaius

The US Navy and the environmental groups who have been blocking the use of active sonar during naval exercises have reached a settlement. HONOLULU – The Navy said it will use active sonar during warfare exercises off Hawaii as early … Continue reading →

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