Daily Archives: August 16, 2006

Who Is Really Worried?

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

David Broder informs us that he has spoken to Republicans who are very worried about November. I'll take him at his word. There are people who should be worried. The impression these Republicans had is that support for GOP candidates … Continue reading →

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Syrian Dreams

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Dennis Ross, writing in the Washington Post informs us that the real key to disarming Hezbollah and Hamas is Syria. Syria must be made to turn away from the terror groups and work in its own self interest. The more … Continue reading →

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Freezing Predicted In Infernal Regions

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Never saw this one coming. Seriously. A number of Hollywood heavyweights including Nichole Kidman, Michael Douglas, Dennis Hopper, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Danny De Vito, Don Johnson, James Woods, Kelly Preston, Patricia Heaton, William Hurt, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Mann, … Continue reading →

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Important Health Information

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

A serious warning: If you have what you think is a spider bite that will not heal, or a pimple that just won't get better you may actually have something much more serious. There has been a huge upswing in … Continue reading →

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Real Cujo Killed?

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Well, not so much Cujo as a demon dog? A strange creature was killed in Turner, Maine. It appears to bring an odd legend to an end. There have been sightings of the weird creature for the past fifteen years … Continue reading →

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Man Arrested In JonBenet Ramsey Case

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Wow – talk about out of the blue. A man has been arrested in Thailand on unrelated charges, but authorities are flying there from Colorado to present documents. It looks like they are going to try to extradite. Federal officials … Continue reading →

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Hazleton Update

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

As promised, several groups have filed a lawsuit against the town of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. I've been following this story for quite some time and just wanted to make sure this update got posted. PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Civil rights campaigners sued … Continue reading →

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Munich Deja Vu

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Bryan at Hot Air has a post up discussing this grim article by Arthur Herman in the New York Post. Bryan points out that Syria has been emboldened by the events in Lebanon and is threatening Israel over the Golan … Continue reading →

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Hosting Service Problem

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Well, this is probably like asking you to raise your hand if you're absent, but just to let folks know, the hosting service that the Crabitat uses is telling me that there is a router problem. It is not on … Continue reading →

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Ask Yourself This Question

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Would a school that made children spend nine hours each day memorizing the bible be acceptable? With no other courses taught, just the memorization. Answer honestly before you read the extended entry and understand why you answered whatever way you … Continue reading →

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Improving Security

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Jim over at bRight and Early is rounding up quotes from Democrats on how to improve airport security. Go over and contribute is you have any. Heck, I'd add ones from Republicans too. Might be interesting. Tweet

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Your Money Is Completely Safe

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

In Malaysian banks. Because the thieves are too inept to actually get their hands on it. Thieves toiled for almost an hour with a stolen excavator to dig two cash machines out of a bank branch in the northeastern town of Kuala … Continue reading →

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Florida Grows New Species Of Tree

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Authorities in Cape Coral, Florida report that there is a brand new species of pine tree growing locally. They found this out during a thunder storm. The tree was struck by lightning and exploded. Literally exploded. Debris was thrown over a … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Will Deploy Army – Will Not Disarm Hezbollah

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

The Lebanese cabinet today approved the deployment of the army to Southern Lebanon. They will not disarm Hezbollah and they will not remove Hezbollah from the region, effectively negating the UN resolution. BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Lebanese Cabinet on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Decline At The Times

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Gaius

Thomas Lifson, from The American Thinker (picked up over at Real Clear Politics) has a good assessment of what has been happening at the New York Times under Pinch Sulzberger. He also point out the even the left is starting … Continue reading →

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