Daily Archives: July 17, 2006

Animal Uprising Navy!

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

The animal uprising has acquired a navy and is attacking by sea as well as on land. In a vicious assault on commercial fishermen, humpback whales have been throwing themselves into nets, ropes and lobster traps all over the Atlantic. Then … Continue reading →

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Discovery Lands Safely

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

The Discovery landed safely in Florida a short while ago. The landing was perfect. "Welcome back, Discovery, and congratulations on a great mission," Mission Control told shuttle commander Steven Lindsey after Discovery rolled to a stop. "It was a great … Continue reading →

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West Bank Wants In

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

Israeli authorities averted a terror bombing by capturing a 25 year old Palestinian carrying an explosive device. A great disaster was avoided Monday in Jerusalem, when an explosive device was found in the bag of a 25-year-old Palestinian at the … Continue reading →

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Robbins – Sarandon Nuptials!

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

How exciting! A village in India has thrown a lavish wedding for the left's premiere anti-war couple! At least I think that's what this is about. I could be wrong. Indian villagers perform marriage of donkeys to promote peace NEW … Continue reading →

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The Devil Though Paid Always Cheats

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

Wretchard from The Belmont Club has a thoughtful essay describing the disconnect between technological advances and the rules of war. The trouble with the Geneva Conventions is that they really were not written to cover the type of situation that … Continue reading →

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Israel Under Fire

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

The Hezbollah terrorists continue to send rocket barrages into Israel. Haifa has been particularly hard hit. The latest report is that a three story building was hit by a rocket and has collapsed. There are reposts of people trapped in … Continue reading →

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Ground Forces Enter Lebanon

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

Israel has sent ground forces into Southern Lebanon for the first time today. Up until now, the offensive has been an aerial one only. JERUSALEM – Israeli ground troops have entered southern Lebanon to attack Hezbollah bases on the border, … Continue reading →

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Freeloaders

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Gaius

Sebastian Mallaby has it partly right in today's Washington Post. He correctly notices that China, Russia and Europe have been guilty of blocking peaceful solutions to terrorism. That's refreshing, since it's something this blog has been pointing out for some … Continue reading →

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