Daily Archives: July 31, 2006

Taking Out The Trash

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

Updating a story first posted on here, the former 80's icon, Boy George will be picking up trash from the streets during August to fulfill his court-ordered community service. The one-time Culture Club singer will be issued a shovel, broom, … Continue reading →

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Got Change For A Three Dollar Bill?

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

A fairly large number of early American banknote printing plates are going up for auction. Once issued by private banks, the banknotes became obsolete overnight when the Federal government began printing it's own in 1866 and imposed a 10% transaction … Continue reading →

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Down Mexico Way

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

Supporters of the loser in Mexico's presidential election are choking the capitol city of that country in an attempt to influence the court that has to certify the election. They are setting up camps right in the middle of major … Continue reading →

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Cautionary Note

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

Henry Kissinger in today's Washington Post reminds the world that there is still an issue that must be dealt with. Iran. Heretofore the Six have been vague about their response to an Iranian refusal to negotiate, except for unspecific threats … Continue reading →

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Insanity

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

Captain's Quarter's points to a truly frightening development in the uproar over Mel Gibson's drunken rant. The head of the Jewish Anti-Defamation League wants a criminal probe opened into Gibson's speech. However, some people just cannot abide the fact that … Continue reading →

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All Joe All Week

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

The media is spewing forth a vast amount of ink  – or pixels – on the primary in Connecticut. I suppose that's only to be expected when it's down to the last week of campaigning. But I really can't recall … Continue reading →

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The Dead As Props

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gaius

If you want to see what staged photographs look like, look no further than Qana. In a truly sickening display of blatant propaganda, Hezbollah has manipulated photos and photographers using dead children as props for their photo ops. And the … Continue reading →

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