Daily Archives: July 11, 2006

Lying In Wait

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

While we here in the US are witnessing the advance of the reptile legions on their way north to make water skiing more adventurous in Minnesota, the Philippines is also seeing it's share of scaly trouble. MANILA (Reuters) – A … Continue reading →

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Train Bombings in India

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

As many as 100 commuters are feared to be dead following a coordinated series of seven bomb explosions on commuter trains during rush hour. More than 300 are wounded. It is too soon for any group to claim credit, but … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 35 Comments

Military To Give Detainees Geneva Treatment

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

The US military has issued a new policy granting detainees full Geneva Convention rights under common article 3. I rather doubt much will change in the way the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay are being treated. The White House confirmed on … Continue reading →

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“Smarter Students, I Note, May Want To Regurgitate”

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

Ann Althouse provides the best one-line description of Kevin Barrett's conspiracy theory 101 class that he will be allowed to teach at University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is posting about Mr. Barrett's appearance last night on Hannity and Colmes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Insanity, Left Wing | 6 Comments

No Links

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

I have seen all the coverage about the release of a hideous video showing the beastial behavior of the murderers who killed two American soldiers. Out of respect for their families, I will not link to any of the reports … Continue reading →

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Facelift And Anniversary

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

To celebrate her blogoversary, Alexandra at All Things Beautiful did a bit of nip and tuck to give her site a new look. Then she went and restarted with a post about Kos! Deep rich velvet 17th Century 'Fortuny fabric' … Continue reading →

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Money Well Spent?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

How many years has the Boston "Big Dig" been going on? How many gazillion dollars over budget is it so far? How many people are going to die from it? BOSTON – Three-ton concrete panels fell from the ceiling of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas | 10 Comments

Is It Just Me?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

Or does hunting for a smoothie and having to settle for coffee with ice cream in it seem a rather odd way to fast? I find traveling out of the country very challenging being on a fast. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 5 Comments

World Cup Follies

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Gaius

Oh Lord, It just will not stop. Since soccer has as much high drama as a sunny afternoon watching grass grow, the press feels it has to do something to spice it up. Today, the Times of London informs us … Continue reading →

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