Daily Archives: September 18, 2006

A Shark That Walks

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

Scientists are reporting the discovery of a shark that walks on its fins. Searching the waters off Indonesia near the province of Papua, researchers say the have discovered dozens of new species. The team from U.S.-based Conservation International also warned … Continue reading →

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If You Want Hard Data On The Economy…

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

Don't expect to get it from the Associated Press. Captain Ed has some hard data that shows exactly what kind of a hit piece the AP has delivered. He notes that the story replaces hard numbers with anecdotes. As we … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Economy, Media | 2 Comments

Waxing Poetic About The Buffalo Bills

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

My son sends along a non-political item that he asked me to post. A remembrance of teams past, if you will. Enjoy. It's something I was born into. Sundays in the fall were for watching Buffalo Bills games. I remember … Continue reading →

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A Harsh Critique Of Liberals

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

By a liberal. Writing in the Los Angeles Times, of all places, Sam Harris write about the head in the sand attitude of the majority of liberals. His assessment is brutal. He does not come up with this opinion out … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics, Religion, War | 50 Comments

Space Station Initiates Emergency System

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

The crew of the International Space Station pulled the emergency alarm and put on protective gear after fumes were detected. The crew initially though it was smoke, but have since determined it to be potassium hydroxide, an irritant. NASA says … Continue reading →

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Security Breech At US Capitol Building

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

The US Capitol Building has been placed under a security lockdown after a man crashed his car through a security barrier. The man has been taken into custody. Authorities are examining the car. Construction workers said the man had driven … Continue reading →

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We Hate To Say We Told You So

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

The British are finally awakening to the reality of the animal uprising. Sort of, anyway. They are noticing that they are being invaded, but still insist on trying to cite other causes. LONDON (AFP) – It's a jungle out there: … Continue reading →

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Terrorists Vow To Conquer Rome

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

The situation over the words Pope Benedict XVI spoke in a speech in Germany continues to deteriorate. Now the Iraqi terrorist Shura council has issued a statement. The statement by an umbrella group led by Iraq's branch of al Qaeda … Continue reading →

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Reform In Sweden

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

Sweden's ruling Social Democrat party has been tossed from office by moderates who promise to reform the welfare state and cut taxes. The victory was a narrow one, however, and the Social Democrats have vowed to "keep attacking". Why does … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World news | 1 Comment

Will The New McCarthyites Please Stand Up

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Gaius

The man who wrote The Path to 9/11, Cyrus Nowrasteh, tells his side of the story on the film today in the Opinion Journal. It is well worth reading. An object lesson in how things are twisted in the media … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 10 Comments