Daily Archives: December 26, 2006

Gerald R. Ford, 1913-2006 – Rest In Peace

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

President Gerald R. Ford, 93, has passed away. The only unelected president in American history, Ford was a better man than the media portrayed him while he was in office. His biography is here. I'm proud that I voted for … Continue reading →

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Australian Diggers Called To Arms!

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Australian soldiers (aka "Diggers") May be called into battle within Australia itself, if one group gets its way. There is an invasion of biblical proportions going on down under and the citizenry needs help. The army of invaders is making steady … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Bother?

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

One of the things this blog has been very hard on is the media in general and media accuracy specifically. I've mentioned before that if you take a subject you are a real expert in and read a media report … Continue reading →

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Shocking!

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Researchers from the University of Washington have come up with some shocking – shocking we tell you – information! They say they have detected increased levels of vanilla and cinnamon in water samples from Puget Sound. And the sharp increase … Continue reading →

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Money, Yes. Brains, Not So Much

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

A California family gives us an object lesson as to why the old tradition of putting candles on Christmas trees was discontinued when electric tree lights were invented. They decided to follow the old tradition. And gutted their house, causing … Continue reading →

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Slow Posting Today

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

It has been kind of a slow news day all around and I had a few things to take care of. Tweet

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Dead Dictator Walking

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Iraq's highest court has confirmed the death sentence of Saddam Hussein and has mandated that he be hanged within 30 days. The sentence "must be implemented within 30 days," chief judge Aref Shahin. "From tomorrow, any day could be the day … Continue reading →

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Tsunami Heading For Philippines

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Breaking report just up on Yahoo: A powerful earthquake off the Southwestern coast of Taiwan has sent a tsunami heading toward the Philippines. TAIPEI, Taiwan – A powerful quake struck off southwestern Taiwan on Tuesday, triggering a potentially destructive tsunami … Continue reading →

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Going Broke?

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Here's an interesting report from the Washington Post. Roger Stern, an economic geographer at Johns Hopkins University, completed an analysis of Iran's oil production. The conclusion is that Iran is facing a steep decline in oil exports. It is so … Continue reading →

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Brave Sir Jihadi

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

Brave Sir Robin ran away. Bravely ran away, away! When danger reared its ugly head, He bravely turned his tail and fled. Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about And gallantly he chickened out. Bravely taking to his feet He beat … Continue reading →

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Global Frauding

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Gaius

For the first time, an inhabited island has disappeared beneath rising seas. Environment Editor Geoffrey Lean reports Published: 24 December 2006 Rising seas, caused by global warming, have for the first time washed an inhabited island off the face of the … Continue reading →

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