Daily Archives: December 4, 2006

Fake But Fake

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

There was quite a lot of buzz right after the election about an election official in Florida reporting that a very rare stamp may have been used on an absentee ballot. Before sealing the ballot in with others, the official … Continue reading →

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AP Reports Fiji Coup Underway

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

Showtime. The Associated Press is reporting that the prime minister of Fiji is reporting that a full scale coup is underway. Australia has refused to intervene militarily. SUVA, Fiji – Fiji's elected leader said Tuesday a military takeover was under … Continue reading →

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The Korean Don

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

This report is highly troubling on several levels. Fox News is reporting the high level of suspicion in the international reinsurance community that North Korea is running a very elaborate – and lucrative – insurance scam. It is troubling on … Continue reading →

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When Reindeer Go Bad

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard just hate being the bearers of still more bad holiday news. We already had to tell you about the unfortunate banning of Santa's Butt and the Seig Heil Santa, we had to tell the … Continue reading →

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The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

NASA announced plans to go back to the moon – and stay this time. Robert Heinlein would be dancing about now, I suspect. A lunar colony was the setting for - or figured heavily in - many of his novels, including the one … Continue reading →

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Not At All Funny

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

Greg Tinti has a video posted that shows the pilot for an anti-Bush cartoon that Comedy Central plans to air. It's really lame, to the max. Comedy Central has ordered "Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States," a cartoon satire … Continue reading →

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When Do They Call It A Coup?

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

The Australian government is stopping short of calling the situation in Fiji a coup at this point. However, the elected prime minister is essentially a prisoner in his own home with troops surrounding the building. But there also may be … Continue reading →

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Bureaucracy Run Completely Amok

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

Ok, if there was any doubt whatsoever that Britain has gone completely around the bend with the nanny state, this item should remove any doubt. A few people in a small village of Embsay wanted to organize a free Christmas … Continue reading →

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Bolton Resigns

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

UN Ambassador John Bolton has resigned his post. The White House has reluctantly accepted. This is a genuine loss for the US. Bolton was one of the few people standing up against the worst excesses of that corrupt UN bureaucracy … Continue reading →

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Strongarm Tactics

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

This is completely incredible. Two United States Senators have sent a letter to ExxonMobil demanding that they shut up and toe the line on global warming – there is no specific threat made if Exxon fails to obey the order but … Continue reading →

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Getting MoJo

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

It appears that the Gannett newspaper chain is trying a radical approach to staying afloat in this brave new world of the internet age. Instead of fighting the web, they are embracing it and going to an intensely local strategy. … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Worsens

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post reports that a Shiite protester was shot dead yesterday in Lebanon. Tensions are rising, clashes between Sunni and Shiite are increasing and rumors are swirling. The coup attempt by Hezbollah is proceeding apace. BEIRUT, Dec. 3 — Sunni residents … Continue reading →

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Long View

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

Michael Griffin, the head of NASA, points out that the space program is still only an infant in historical terms. Despite some 50 years of progress, there is still much to do to get beyond the baby steps taken thus … Continue reading →

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Outdated And Outlandish

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

That is what columnist Jack Kelly calls the views of far too many Democratic party "leaders" about the men and women who volunteer to serve in the armed forces of the United States. He is, of course, referring to Charlie … Continue reading →

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Rare Find

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Gaius

Archaeologists in Rome have announced the discovery of the imperial scepter and other important objects that once belonged to the Roman emperor Maxentius. The find includes many of the objects that would have signified his status as well as the … Continue reading →

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