Daily Archives: November 9, 2006

Beggar’s Night

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

When I was growing up, Halloween was the official night for trick-or-treating. Regardless of what day of the week Halloween fell on, you went out to gather the tribute. That was the night you went around the neighborhood wearing your costume and … Continue reading →

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AP Trumpets Mehlman Will Step Down

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press has just released a story saying Ken Mehlman will step down at the end of his term and will not seek to extend his tenure in the  job as head of the RNC. WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee … Continue reading →

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Politics Of Personal Destruction

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The sliming can't just end at the election apparently. The hate-filled left has to try to indulge itself in still more personal destruction. In yet another attempted "outing" the extremely un-funny "comic" Bill Maher went on Larry King and suddenly … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

MI5 Tracking 30 Terror Plots In Britain

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The head of the British intelligence service MI5, Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller, gave a speech in which she warned that the agency is currently tracking some 30 terrorism plots in Britain. Some 1,600 individuals are being watched. Even the Guardian admits … Continue reading →

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General Court Martial For Watada To Proceed

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The commanding officer at Fort Lewis, Washington has recommended that general court martial proceedings be started against LT Ehren Watada. Two charges have been specified, missing movement and conduct unbecoming. A third charge, contempt towards officials was dropped without comment. … Continue reading →

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Keeping An Eye On Cassini

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

Apparently, the planet Saturn is keeping an eye on NASA's Cassini probe. A freaky storm two-thirds the diameter of Earth and unlike anything ever seen has been spotted on Saturn. The tempest, some 5,000 miles wide (8,000 kilometers), has an … Continue reading →

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Allen Concedes In Virginia

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

Senator George Allen, displaying a class and grace that should shame Al Gore, has conceded defeat rather than subject the state of Virginia to endless recount and recriminations. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Republican Sen. George Allen has conceded defeat to Democrat … Continue reading →

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Declaring The Blue Crab Republic

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

Attention, please! The new home of the Blue Crab Republic is almost ready. The brand, spanking new island is rising from the sea near the island of Vava'u, part of the Northern Tongan island group. A YACHT sailing out of Vava'u motored … Continue reading →

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Your Tax Collectors Are What?

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The City of Patna, the capital of Bihar state in India, has been having a great deal of trouble collecting taxes. So much so that their revenue has dropped from an expected 700 million rupees ($15.2 million) per year to … Continue reading →

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Calling All Jarheads!

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The Marine Corps gets their very own museum. Located in Quantico, Virginia, the brand new and very large museum uses all the latest cutting edge technology to tell the story of the Corps. QUANTICO, Va. – From the highway, the … Continue reading →

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They’re Coming To Get Us!

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

They're coming! Be afraid, be very afraid. The aliens are coming to invade Britain. No, really, that's what the former head of the British Ministry of Defence UFO project said. Honest. Britain is "wide open" to alien visitors and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 2 Comments

Escape The Rat Race

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

The Hebridean island  of Canna off the coast of Scotland is looking for some new blood. They are offering two buildings for rent to new families willing to make a radical change in their lifestyle. They're getting applicants from all over … Continue reading →

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Two Ways Of Handing Yourself

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

Gracefully: This has been a long campaign, and a hard one. But every day was made a bit easier by the knowledge that we were not alone — that there were people like you out there, doing work with your … Continue reading →

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About Trial Balloons

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

I had a sneaking suspicion that there were trial balloons being floated in the press before the election. It appears I was correct in my thinking. Greyhawk found the evidence. He also has his take on why Rumsfeld is stepping … Continue reading →

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Alert The Darwin Awards!

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Gaius

This guy has got to be a contender for an honorable mention in the Darwin Awards. He is still alive, so he can't get top honors, but he appears to have given it the old college try. It seems he … Continue reading →

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