Daily Archives: December 24, 2006

Christmas In The Emirates

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Jules Crittenden has a roundup of some interesting pictures from the Gulf region. As he says, it's a start. Tweet

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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; A delightfully illustrated … Continue reading →

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Disturbing Images Of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Every year, my wife adds a new thing or two to the Christmas decorations. Another string of lights, another wreath, another whatever. She did not succumb to the craze for "icicle lights", thankfully, but has steadily increased the acreage under cultivation, … Continue reading →

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Jim Lynch Hits The Big Time

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Jim Lynch from bRight and Early has hit it big. Very big indeed. His shocking revelation about a secret surveillance program, while ignored by the New York Times, has been noted by someone. That would be Chris Muir. Congratulations, Jim! … Continue reading →

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The Christmas War

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Ethiopia has sent warplanes into Somalia to bomb towns and the Islamist militias that have been overrunning the neighboring country. Ethiopian tanks are also going into battle against the Islamists. It was the first time Ethiopia acknowledged its troops were … Continue reading →

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Ho, Ho, Freaking Ho

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Well, just to help bring a little Christmas cheer to the folks on the other side of the pond, and just in time for the holiday season, a British labor union is proposing bringing legal action against stores. They intend … Continue reading →

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Christmas Prisoner Release

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Updating a story we brought you back in November, we have just found out some grim news. We reported then about the dreaded land seal invasion of England. Vigilant civilians had captured one of the lead scouts and turned him … Continue reading →

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Coup Imminent

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard always have our collective ear to the ground to detect all the really important news. We hope you all appreciate the sacrifice this entails. At this time of year, there is a constant danger … Continue reading →

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Spanish Surgeon Rushed To Cuba

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

A Reuters report that just popped up on the New York Times website says that a famous Spanish intestinal specialist has been rushed to Cuba by a chartered plane. MADRID (Reuters) – A renowned Spanish surgeon has been rushed to … Continue reading →

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Custom Cars Going Mainstream

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times has an article detailing the success of custom car designer Chip Foose. Not just your typical designer, Mr. Foose actually has his designs being built by the major US car companies. His design work in 1989 … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Gaius

Apparently there have just been a number of ceremonies and celebrations in Moscow. These were not to rejoice over the collapse of the old Soviet Union or democracy. No, they were to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of … Continue reading →

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