Daily Archives: October 10, 2006

So Much For Mercy

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

A Bulgarian women was convicted of murdering her sleeping son with a hoe. She was sent to prison for 15 years. After serving about 18 months of her sentence, authorities discovered she had end-stage terminal cancer which had spread throughout her … Continue reading →

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Frivolity

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

Thomas Sowell has a piece up at Real Clear Politics that is spot on. He discusses serious political discussion – and the lack thereof coming from all too many these days. Even when serious issues are addressed, they can be … Continue reading →

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“Veils Take Power From Women”

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

Says author Salman Rushdie about the ruckus being raised by Islamists over the words of British MP Jack Straw. The whole issue blew up when Straw said that he requested Muslim women remove their veils before speaking to him. The … Continue reading →

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What to do about North Korea

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

David Frum write in the New York Times and suggests four steps that need to be taken to address the North Korean problem. He notes that the usual suspects are calling for the usual response: more negotiations. He rightly points … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

If you live in Madison, Wisconsin, some of the baked goods you buy from local bakeries may be hot. Not temperature-wise, mind you. Hot as in made with stolen goods. The bakery reported thefts of ingredients such as oil, sugar, … Continue reading →

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China Angry With Kim Jong Il?

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

It very well may be that North Korea has alienated the last friend it had in the whole world this time. South Korean diplomats are reporting that China appears to be leaning toward backing strong sanctions against the rogue state. … Continue reading →

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Experts Not Sure About North Korean Test

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Gaius

Experts are saying that the small yield of the North Korean nuclear test is a big surprise. They are at a bit of a loss to explain what exactly the North Korean explosion was. There is a possibility that it … Continue reading →

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