Daily Archives: December 8, 2006

Daisy Bell Would Just Be Turning 19!

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

An enormously funny article – a rant almost – from the Guardian of all places. Written by Marina Hyde, it points to the absurd campaign by Bono, the so-called man of the year, to extend copyright protection of music from … Continue reading →

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Pity The Poor Rats

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

This is really kind of sad. The Daily Mail has a real sob sister piece, masquerading as real news. They basically reprint a PETA press release as straight news. It's a complaint about the treatment of chinchillas, such as the … Continue reading →

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Comments Back On (For Now)

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

Ok, I found a plug-in that went back through and closed off comments on older posts, which will at least limit the target area the spambots have to hit. So I have turned comments back on for now to see … Continue reading →

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Shooting Rampage In Chicago

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

Three people are dead so far, including the gunman. Several others are hospitalized. There is not a lot of detail yet, the story is very new on the wires. The shootings in the top floor of the 38-story Citigroup Center, … Continue reading →

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“Pristine”

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

As AllahPundit points out, that is what Associated Press executive editor Kathleen Carroll expects us to believe the Iraqi stringers she employs are. She notes that government officials are suspected of complicity in ongoing violence and disseminating false information. But … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Disappearing Georgia Trick

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

No, it isn't a David Copperfield plot. At least we don't think it is. But it seems that various places in Georgia are simply disappearing. Quite a lot of them, in fact. 488 places in Georgia are just gone. A … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Angel From Hell

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

So you go buy a Christmas tree, set it up in your living room and decorate it nicely, placing the angel on top like you always do. Everything is fine for a couple of days, but then one evening, the … Continue reading →

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Gear Oil Martini, Sir?

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

In Vienna right now they are holding an unconventional convention of sorts. It is a gathering of cocktail robots. Complete with robot bartender that makes passes at the women (and insults the men). And mixes and serves drinks. The event, dubbed … Continue reading →

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Comments Dead Again

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

Sorry folks, I've lost enough stomach lining today, comments are off for a while until this mass spam wave attack lets up. I'm tired of talking to the techs (even though they are as helpful as can be) and I'm quite … Continue reading →

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Terror In Suburbia

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

FBI agents from the Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Force have arrested a man who appears to have been planning a lone-wolf terror attack at a shopping mall on the East side of Rockford, Illinois. They arrested the man when he … Continue reading →

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Reality Versus The “Realists”

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

Senators yesterday did a bit of heavy clubbing on the Iraq Studies Group report. According to the Washington Post, there were a lot more people (Senators and Congressmen) unhappy with the report's recommendations than there were people pleased with them. … Continue reading →

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The Gentle Sound Of Falling Cinder Blocks

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

It would appear that folks are coming forward with specifics on Jimmy Carter and his apparent plagiarism. Kenneth Stein specifically mentioned, "Material not cited," in his letter of resignation from the Carter Center. Those would be very, very kind words … Continue reading →

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Comments Back On

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

There are still a lot of weird things happening, but I've brought comments back on line to see if some new fixes have stopped the onslaught. I may be forced to kill them again if the site crashes out. UPDATE: … Continue reading →

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The AP – Slow Roasted

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

Robert Bateman is the latest person to slam the Associated Press for its stories extensively quoting a non-existent Iraqi police captain. (They are getting more bad press from more sources all of a sudden.) But Bateman also has direct personal … Continue reading →

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We Report

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gaius

You make whatever you want out of it. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research many men in India have a – er – small problem with condoms. The prophylactics are too large for them and don't fit properly. … Continue reading →

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