Daily Archives: December 29, 2006

Arab News Services Report Saddam Has Been Hanged

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Al Jazeera and al Arabiya have reported that Saddam Hussein has been executed, Fox News is reporting. There is no other confirmation. FOX News has not yet confirmed that the execution has taken place. Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya wire … Continue reading →

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Men, Read At Your Own Risk

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

For all males reading this post, this is your last warning. We mean it. Honest. You won't enjoy this story. Woman charged with malicious castration LILLINGTON, N.C. – A woman was charged with malicious castration for allegedly attacking a man … Continue reading →

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Oops.

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

I would never have suspected it, but apparently the very best porn site on the internet is the official British tourism site, Visit Britain! Who Knew! Visit Britain said they thought pranksters had hacked into their Internet site after the … Continue reading →

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Friend Of The Bride Or Friend Of The Buffalo?

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

A water buffalo charged into a wedding party just outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia, injuring six people. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Six persons were injured when a rampaging bull buffalo gored guests at a wedding ceremony and passersby, police said … Continue reading →

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Hey! Wanna See Tony’s House?

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

This is very cool. A virtual tour of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of British Prime Ministers for many, many years. It is very well done, too. Users get a 360-degree perspective of each of the public areas, can … Continue reading →

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Saddam’s Lawyers Ask US Court To Stop Execution

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Saddam Hussein's lawyers have just filed papers asking a US court to grant a restraining order to stop the US from handing Saddam over to the Iraqis. Hussein's lawyers filed documents Friday afternoon asking for an emergency restraining order aimed … Continue reading →

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Newest Ship In The Navy

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

A new ship is set to join the US Navy. The aircraft carrier Harry S Truman. No, not the aircraft carrier that joined the fleet in 1998. The all new, improved and miniaturized Harry S Truman. Oh, and it happens … Continue reading →

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Baghdad Bob Rides Again

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Apparently, the islamists in Somalia have taken lessons from Saddam Hussein's old spokesman, Baghdad Bob. He is famous for having informed the press that US forces were nowhere near Baghdad. While American tanks were in the streets, mind you. In … Continue reading →

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About Time, Too!

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Finally, someone is taking the Animal Uprising™ seriously! The police in Riga, Latvia have woken up to the enormous threat posed by the scheming beasts. When they were notified of a wild boar loose at a gas station, they responded … Continue reading →

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Red Ken, Indeed

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

London Mayor "Red" Ken Livingstone is planning on expending very large sums of public money to arrange a huge celebration in London. To celebrate Fidel Castro's Cuban dictatorship. For all the freedom and justice its brought to Cuba, you know. Call … Continue reading →

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Finally! A Use For Unwanted Pets!

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Turn unwanted pets into beer! The unemployed man offered to take the dog for a walk and then stopped at a bar where he convinced the owner to buy the 3-year-old dog for 40 euros ($53). The man spent the … Continue reading →

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Resisting The Spiral

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

Daniel Henninger, in his weekly Opinion Journal column, tells about two American volunteer organizations that have every reason to be discouraged. And yet, they are not, nor are they trying to cut and run from Iraq or Afghanistan. They remain … Continue reading →

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“But What Is Needed Now…..”

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

…."especially in Washington and Baghdad, is not despair but decisive action — and soon." Joe Lieberman writes an op-ed in the Washington Post. (I'm sure this will go over really well with the Koz Kidz.) Lieberman argues forcefully for an increase … Continue reading →

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What Silencing Actually Is

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

The left loves to inform the world – at every opportunity – of how they are being silenced. This is often done in a television interview or in interviews given to major media outlets. The Dixie Chicks would be a … Continue reading →

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Just For The Record

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Gaius

No, I did not receive a new laptop. Or a free copy of Vista. I did however get several offers to "punch my lights out", so all in all, not a bad day. Tweet

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