Daily Archives: August 31, 2006

Stolen Paintings Recovered

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

Norwegian authorities have recovered two stolen paintings by Edvard Munch that have been missing for two years. Three men are already serving jail terms for the thefts, but it took until now to actually recover the paintings.  "We are 100 percent … Continue reading →

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Raising A Zombie

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

When necromancy is performed, the Baron Samedi is invoked in a cemetery. Three people must be present. They dress the cross on the grave with Baron Samedi's traditional clothes, and burn incense and herbs. Then they request his help. They … Continue reading →

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Bad News From China

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

A Chinese court has made a definitive ruling on the right to have sex. Simply put, they say there is no such thing. Wei Suying, 31, whose husband has suffered from erectile dysfunction since a 2003 workplace accident, filed suit … Continue reading →

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Hedgehogs Beat McDonald’s Into Submission

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

A wave of depressed hedgehogs that have been committing suicide recently in England has been misinterpreted by animal lovers. Rather than get the suicidal insectivores the counseling they need, the activists have forced McDonald's to redesign the packaging for the popular … Continue reading →

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The Trials And Tribulations Of Bloggers

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting look at one facet of blogging that causes a bit of a headache. What does a blogger do when he or she wants to go on vacation? Get guest posters? Go dark? Lose … Continue reading →

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The Rigid Enforcement Of Stereotypes

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

Jeff Jacoby has a column in the Boston Globe that reveals the rigid enforcement of "diversity" guidelines in the field of education publication and the toll it takes on the truth. YOU'RE A publisher of children's textbooks, and you have … Continue reading →

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Glenn Ford, 1916-2006

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

Longtime Hollywood leading man Glenn Ford has died. Police were called to his home at about 4pm yesterday and found him dead. No foul play is suspected. One of the last of the greats is gone. Rest in peace. The … Continue reading →

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Questions, Questions

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Gaius

This is actually amusing. Reuters is reporting on questions raised by the New York Times deciding to block Britons from reading a story about the evidence gathered so far in the foiled bomb plot. I posted about that brilliant bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, Legal, Media | 1 Comment