Daily Archives: December 5, 2006

We’re Sorry, Your Cancer Cannot Be Completed As Dialed

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

In a study that will be widely ignored by zealots, researchers have pretty well put away the junk science theories about cell phones. The so-called studies that showed cell phones caused "brain cancers" have been refuted by a very, very … Continue reading →

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Quick! Somebody Light A Match!

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

That's a pretty common expression that gets used when someone produces a particularly offensive bit of flatulence. However, take it from this woman's example, it is not a good idea to do that on an airplane. Flatulence brought 99 passengers … Continue reading →

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The AP Does It Again

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

And oddly enough, the New York Times is the one who carries the news straight this time. The statements about the situation in Iraq came during exchanges with Senators Carl Levin of Michigan, the panel’s ranking Democrat and soon to … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 2 Comments

The Nannies Of New York – Part Two

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

Well, as I noted back in September, the New York City Health Department was considering a ban on trans fats. Today they enacted the ban. The board, which passed the ban unanimously, did give restaurants a slight break by relaxing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Legal, Politics | 1 Comment

Passports Released

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

Two American pilots who had their passports seized by the Brazilian courts have had them returned. The two men were the two flying a private jet that collided with a Brazilian airliner, causing it to crash. TC over at Leather … Continue reading →

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NY Post Reports Hillary Is In The Race

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Post is reporting that Andrew Cuomo told them that Hillary openly declared herself to be in the race for the 2008 presidential nomination. WASHINGTON – Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton yesterday answered the question on everyone's mind – … Continue reading →

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“Disastrous For Journalists Everywhere.”

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

Mark Tapscott writes those words to describe what the fallout could well be if the Associated Press does not do something – at once – to ensure its credibility. He's writing about the apparently non-existent police captain that the AP … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, War | 9 Comments

Intrepid Floats Free

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

The USS Intrepid has been freed from the mud that held her fast only a few feet from the pier. After considerable work on the part of the US Navy and the Corps of Engineers, enough mud was removed to … Continue reading →

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Electable or Not?

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

Pam Meister has a column up over at American Thinker which uses an admittedly limited informal poll to ask whether women would vote for Hillary Clinton if she runs for president. Pam isn't trying to say this is a scientific … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Politics | 1 Comment

Jingle Bats!

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

The Animal Uprising™ has unleashed a Christmas offensive aimed at infiltrating their attack squadrons into the homes of unsuspecting merrymakers. Yes, they're sneaking bats into homes on Christmas trees. NIPOMO – A Nipomo woman got bitten by a bat hiding … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 2 Comments

The Hungry Streets

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

It would appear that the streets of Brooklyn are the hungry streets. No, this isn't social commentary, we mean the streets themselves are hungry. Yesterday, they ate a woman. The woman, 64, fell into a sinkhole about 5 feet by 2 … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Declining?

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

This is some very, very bad news. If the US continues on the path is is on, Wall Street may no longer be the dominant financial center in the world. That would be a disaster for the US. And it … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | 2 Comments

Less = More? Or Does It?

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post reports that there is an initiative underway to actually teach less math in schools. The concept is being pushed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. While at first this may sound like a weird way … Continue reading →

Posted in News, The Ivory Tower | 1 Comment

The Same Old Song And Dance

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

Anne Applebaum reminds us that the byzantine world of the KGB is alive and well and living in London. The murder of Alexander Litvinenko has exposed something to the general public that really has been obvious for some time now. … Continue reading →

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More About The Moon

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has more detail on the moon base that NASA is proposing. The effort was presented as an unprecedented mission to learn about the moon and places beyond, as well as an integral part of a long-range plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Space | 2 Comments