Daily Archives: August 24, 2006

Rejecting Iran?

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

Interesting story here about the reaction to the Iranian response to the UN incentive package. It appears that the six main players may actually reject Iran's response. Some of the European governments may actually be angry with Iran at long … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Atlantis To Launch Sunday

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

The crew of the US space shuttle Atlantis have arrived in Florida to prepare for a scheduled launch on Sunday. STS-115 is scheduled to do construction work on the International Space Station. "We have a saying back in Texas, 'It's … Continue reading →

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“United Abominations”

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

This is actually pretty funny. The heavy metal group Megadeth is coming out with an album that slams the United Nations. NEW YORK (Billboard) – Heavy metal maven Dave Mustaine is so angry with the United Nations that he is … Continue reading →

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How To Prove You’re An Idiot

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

Successfully embezzle $2.3 million dollars from your employers over a period of 3-1/2 years. (Which isn't all that smart to begin with). Then blow all that money buying lottery tickets. Annie Donnelly, 38, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing the … Continue reading →

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Pluto In The Dog House

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

In a Mickey Mouse decision, the International Astronomical Union made the planet Pluto into a non-planet named Pluto. This was apparently the only thing of any real import on their agenda as far as anyone can tell. After a tumultuous … Continue reading →

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Iran Training And Equipping Iraqi Shi’ites

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

An American general has openly stated that Iran is training, arming and supplying Iraqi groups engaged in terrorism in Iraq. The Washington Post incorrectly implies this is the first time this has been said. Actually, US military spokesmen in Iraq itself … Continue reading →

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Plan B Rules Eased

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

Women over the age of 18 will be able to buy Plan B contraceptives over the counter if they present proof of age. People under the age of 17 will require a note from a doctor. The FDA published the … Continue reading →

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Offensive Publicity Stunt

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

A restaurant in Mumbai that caused an international flap over its owner's choice of a name and theme has agreed to drop the name. The "Hitler's Cross" restaurant owners have not decided on a new name, but have covered the … Continue reading →

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Weird Coincidence

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

This is just plain weird. One of the passengers on the Amsterdam to Mumbai flight that returned to Amsterdam yesterday is one of the people who tipped the FBI about Zacarias Moussaoui. He was not involved in the event that … Continue reading →

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Al Qaeda In Gaza?

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

There is not much more than speculation in this piece from The Blotter, so I hope they are mistaken. They are reporting that some analysts think the language used in the statements from the kidnappers of the Fox News journalists … Continue reading →

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Dutch Arrests Update

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Gaius

Dutch authorities are still holding the 12 people arrested and taken off a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Mumbai. They have three days under Dutch law until they must either charge or release the people. There is still no … Continue reading →

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