Daily Archives: September 13, 2006

Failure Of Will

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

Afghanistan was supposed to be the "good" war. The one that even the left supported, at least intellectually. The one that Europe was backing, unlike Iraq. Only NATO members are turning a deaf ear on pleas from the NATO commanders … Continue reading →

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A Drop In The Ocean

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

Australian authorities are investigating a man over his alleged involvement in an operation that sent over 2 billion spam emails in a single year, most promoting Viagra. Dutch authorities tipped off the Australians after discovering that the man had rented 35 … Continue reading →

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Holy Aristophanes, Batman!

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

In a new move to curb gang warfare, the wives and mistresses of gang member in Pereira, Colombia have turned to a very old idea. Stealing a page from the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, the women are refusing to have … Continue reading →

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Work On Conserving Hunley Continues

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

Scientists have removed the rear hatch of the recovered Confederate submarine HL Hunley. The hatch was found to be locked from the inside, an indication that the crew did not panic or try to escape the submarine. The front hatch, … Continue reading →

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“We Were Right And The Doctors Were Wrong.”

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

The words of Pat Flores, the mother of George Melendez, a severely brain damaged man who doctors once described as a vegetable. After being given the sleeping pill Ambien (zolpidem), he is able to talk with his parents and is … Continue reading →

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Why We Have To Finish The Job

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has an article that explains exactly why we cannot abruptly pull out of Iraq. One of the top aides to Moqtada al Sadr tells the reporters that as soon as the US pulls out, a bloodbath will … Continue reading →

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