Monthly Archives: August 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 →

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What Vitriolic Rhetoric Brings

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

I read a report like this one, and I despair for what is going on here in the US. A uniformed member of the National Guard from Washington State was brutally attacked by five men. They called the serviceman a … Continue reading →

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Dysfunction For Fun And Profit

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Dysfunction Junction, what's your function? Hooking up voters and wannabes Dysfunction Junction, how's that function? I got two favorite sons that I want to appease (With sincere apologies to Schoolhouse Rock) David Broder positively rips into the Democrats for screwing with … Continue reading →

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On A “Dismal” Economy

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

I have noted a number of times (the posts are around here somewhere) that the economy isn't what the MSM tries to sell. My rule of thumb: Go out to eat on Friday or Saturday evening. See if there is … Continue reading →

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The Life Is REALLY Not Fair Department

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Many people do not seem to grasp the one, basic, all-encompassing fact of life. That fact is very simple: Life is not fair. No matter how you try to make it so, it will just never happen. Some people find … Continue reading →

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Innocents

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

The headlines and the stories are always full of the details of the crime, the background of the criminal and the typical, "He was such a nice guy" quotes about the criminal. Sometimes it is more important to remember the … Continue reading →

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If You’re Wondering Why

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Tom Cruise was dropped by Paramount like a hot rock, you just have to take a look at his latest stunt to get yourself a clue. He's going to auction a little trinket off for charity. But not just any … Continue reading →

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Hugo Chavez Has A New Pal

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Hugo Chavez has a brand new playmate. Syrian president Bashar Assad. Chavez says he and Assad are united against America. "We want to cooperate to build a new world where states' and people's self-determination are respected," Chavez said after a … Continue reading →

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