Daily Archives: August 26, 2006

Exclusive: Ahmadinejad Was In Prague!

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Exclusive! Must credit Blue Crab Boulevard (you wish you had our sources, Drudge!). Blue Crab Boulevard has obtained exclusive, Reuters Quality™ photoshoppicgraphic proof that Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the key driving force in getting Pluto downgraded from planetary status! … Continue reading →

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This Way! No, Over Here!

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has a classic example of why the Democrats have a problem. While party leadership is happily hopping down the "pull the troops out" trail, candidates in close elections are resoundingly NOT following that lead. Most Democratic candidates … Continue reading →

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What Iran Did – And Did Not Do – Today

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

The media, especially the AP and the New York Times, are driving me up the wall today. Unfortunately, the distortions they are reporting are being repeated in the blogosphere. So let me try to clarify things a bit over what Iran did and … Continue reading →

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New York Times = Completely Ignorant

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

This is so unbelievably stupid, I shudder to think how badly informed people who rely on the New York Times really are. Their screaming Headline (Soon to be amended, I hope): "Iran Opens Plant That Can Produce Plutonium" TEHRAN, Aug. … Continue reading →

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Kidnapped Fox Journalists Near Freedom?

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Hamas is reporting that the two kidnapped Fox News Journalists, Steve Centanni and Olaf Wiig may be released "within hours". Earlier the abducted Fox News US television journalists were said to be "safe and sound" after a deadline set by … Continue reading →

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2,500 Year Old Mummy Found

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

A team of scientists from Germany, Russia and Mongolia have unearthed a 2,500 year old Scythian mummy from a difficult to reach area in the Altai Mountains. The find is remarkably well-preserved as the area is permafrost and the burial … Continue reading →

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Weather Outlook Iffy For Launch

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

The weather outlook has deteriorated slightly for launch of the shuttle Atlantis on Sunday. The NASA range weather officer puts the odds at about 60% for a launch, down from 70%. Concerns are for electrical storms in the area. CAPE … Continue reading →

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Down The Memory Hole

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Wow, Bob from Confederate Yankee has caught a major smoking gun here, it would appear. Want to know why altered photos and made up news doesn't bother Greg Mitchell? Because he, or someone in his organization appears to be altering … Continue reading →

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On The Splitting Of Hairs

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Collaborate: 2 : to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one's country and especially an occupying force Agent: 4 : one who is authorized to act for or in the place of another: as a : a representative, … Continue reading →

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Death By Numbers

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

In today's Washington Post, Samuel H. Preston and Emily Buzzell present a statistical study of how risky it is to serve in Iraq. Now, studies like this are of only limited use, but I think the authors are doing a … Continue reading →

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Images Matter – Honest Images Matter Most

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Susan Moeller, writing in the Washington Post, reminds us why images are important in wartime. She begins by explaining the sheer power of what is arguably the most famous photograph taken in the Second World War, the raising of the … Continue reading →

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The Naked And The Dead

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

May be going their separate ways in China in the future. Chinese authorities have arrested five strippers who performed at a funeral. Yup, strip shows at funerals may be a thing of the past. Strip shows have been commonly used … Continue reading →

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Uh Oh….

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Way back in June we brought our readers the timely warning of the Turkish Environment Minister to residents of Ankara. He recommended they stop eating kebab right away. At least until the python was found. Good news! The python has … Continue reading →

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Another Fudamental Misunderstanding

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Of what constitutes free speech. This time from an arbitrator, who happens to be a lawyer. One would presume he would have a better understanding. The Nebraska State Patrol dismissed a trooper in March for what they believed were very … Continue reading →

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More Stupid Headlines From AP

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Gaius

Today the headline reads: "Defying U.N., Iran opens nuclear reactor" (until they change it – which I bet they will). The article goes on to explain that Iran began operating a heavy water production plant. KHONDAB, Iran – An Iranian … Continue reading →

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