Monthly Archives: September 2006

Save The Animals!

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Gaius

Kill the planet. That appears to be exactly what is happening as incresed populations of animals like deer, geese and raccoons increase dramatically in suburban settings. The waste they producs has become a major contributer to water pollution. Does a bear … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Science | 2 Comments

Dealing With Terrorist Squirrels

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Gaius

Here's something that Drudge linked about squirrels in a California park attacking people, including children (H/T Santay in comments). Normally, this kind of thing would set me off on yet another "animal uprising" item, which people seem to enjoy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, War | 2 Comments

Kangaroo Invasion Of Europe Continues

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Gaius

The last report was from Ireland, now it's France. More krazed killer kangaroos on the loose. This time they say the beasts escaped from a "children's reform center". LYON, France (AFP) – Two kangaroos escaped from a children's reform centre … Continue reading →

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Technical Difficulties

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Gaius

David Ignatius, writing in the Washington Post, says that Iran is encountering a number of technical difficulties in their uranium enrichment facility and that their progress is slower than many feared. Western analysts had expected that the Iranians would move … Continue reading →

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Students Prove Smarter Than Professor

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Gaius

Some students at the University of New Hampshire are proving they are smarter than one of the professors who is supposed to be teaching them. Or the university administration for that matter. They are gathering signatures on a petition asking … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, The Ivory Tower | 6 Comments

House Passes (Insert Misnomer Here) Bill

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

The House of Representatives has passed what the media continues to call a "warrantless wiretap" bill. It is not, of course. What the House passed is a bill allowing specific telephone calls to be listened to under specific circumstances. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 6 Comments

Frist Wins Big – America Wins Bigger

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Bill Frist ramrodded the "fence only" immigration bill through a cloture vote and it carried by 71-28. The fence only bill will be passed tomorrow with no way for opponents to kill it. There will be additional fence on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform, Politics | 18 Comments

NOW We Know Why The Llama Got It

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Earlier today we reported on the vicious gangland style murder of the llama found in Oakland, California. We knew it was the work of the dreaded animal mafia because the body was found with its legs tied together. Oddly enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 4 Comments

Senate Passes Detainee Bill 65-34

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

The Senate has passed the bill governing detention and questioning of terrorists. The bill could reach the president for signature by tomorrow. The 65-34 vote means the bill could reach the president's desk by week's end. The House passed nearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 3 Comments

More Imaginary Woodpeckers!

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Actually, it's just another report on the same expedition where the searchers swear they saw the Ivory Billed Woodpeckers - honest – but never got a picture. But it finally gave our experts a handle on why they are failing to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto Phun | 5 Comments

US Freezes Military Aid To Thailand

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

The United States government has suspended about $24 million in military aid to the government of Thailand as a result of the military coup there. The United States has imposed sanctions against Thailand in response to the military coup which … Continue reading →

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The Greatest People In American History

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Blogger version at least. John Hawkins at Right Wing News asked 225 bloggers to pick who they considered to be the greatest Americans in history. I was one of the bloggers asked to participate. He has the list of Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, History | 6 Comments

UN Report Hints Al Qaeda Is Losing

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Not that I am a big supporter of the UN in general, but taken together with the tape from the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq noted earlier, this report hints that al Qaeda is hurting. As an indication of the … Continue reading →

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Could You Play A Few Bars?

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Only if you want to be behind bars. AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A burglar who broke into a house in the Dutch town of Tiel on Wednesday night could not resist playing the piano he found there after ransacking the living … Continue reading →

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Data Point

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Gaius

Political polls should always be treated with a grain of salt. In general, it is better to watch the trends in these things over a period of time rather than treat each one as particularly meaningful revelation. That said there … Continue reading →

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