Daily Archives: January 3, 2007

Winter, Snow, Sunset, Colorado

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Who could ask for anything more? A very, very nice photograph, indeed. Tweet

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A Short Treatise On A Sticky Subject

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Today I had occasion to need an adhesive bandage. Many people call these “Band-Aids” which is, of course, incorrect. That name is a brand name, not the generic nom-de-booboo-cover. But I did need one, having managed to get a spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Personal Thoughts | 1 Comment

Humanity’s First War

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

A German archaeologist has discovered evidence of what he is calling "Humanity's First War". The excavation at the ancient city of Hamoukar in Syria has turned up thousands of clay balls used as ammunition. The city dates back some 6,000 years. … Continue reading →

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On Beds Made

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Cindy Sheehan led a group of people to disrupt a Democratic party press conference. The bed is all made up and now the Democrats get to live with it. For the fringe will even shout down their allies. Chanting "de-escalate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics | 2 Comments

Aliens In New Jersey!

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Word from the Associated Press that the aliens have begun bombarding New Jersey. We understand that this would normally not actually attract any attention, but this time they hit a house. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A metal, rock-like object about … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto Phun, Humor, News | 3 Comments

“Death Awaits You All With Nasty, Big, Pointy Teeth.”

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

As Tim said in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Although this rabbit doesn't need sharp teeth. It can just sit on you. It's giant livestock day here in the Crabitat! Now we have seen these rodents of unusual size … Continue reading →

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Now We Understand

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Just prior to Bulgaria joining the European Union, they were required to shut down two older nuclear reactors at Kozloduy in the Northwestern part of the country. The Bulgarians were kind of bitter about it since that had been a source … Continue reading →

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A Blog Navy

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

The only blogger to actually own a real, live destroyer. No, really. I am extremely jealous. I want one, too. Although a carrier would be even nicer. Tweet

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The Case Of The Missing Rhinos

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

Authorities in Nepal report that a number of endangered Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros have gone missing from a nature preserve in Southwestern Nepal in recent years. The 72 rhinos had been relocated to the park starting in 1984 as a conservation … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Oil: It’s Not Just For Health!

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

It turns out it can be good for your freedom as well. OSLO, Norway – A Lithuanian held on suspicion of theft in an Arctic Norway jail slipped out of custody — literally — by stripping naked, smearing himself with … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, World news | 1 Comment

Modest Hero

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

This guy deserves a medal. It was every subway rider’s nightmare, times two. Who has ridden along New York’s 656 miles of subway lines and not wondered: “What if I fell to the tracks as a train came in? What … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanity, News | 5 Comments

Keller To Kill Public Editor Position?

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

The New York Observer says that there is a very distinct possibility that New York Times executive editor Bill Keller may well end (or hamstring) the position of public editor when Byron Calame's term ends in May. Keller appears to not … Continue reading →

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The Misuse Of Polls

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

A very interesting analysis of polls, polling and the misuse of the same by Charles Arlinghaus appears in the New Hampshire Union-Leader today. It is short and well worth the time to read it. Polling about politics and public policy is … Continue reading →

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When Pigs Party

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

January 1st officially ushered in the Year of the Boar in Japan (which follows the Solar calendar rather than the Lunar one). So it was obviously time for the wild boars to party. And they did, by attempting to hold … Continue reading →

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We Found Them!

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Gaius

We have them now! We have located the source of the dreaded giant puppet heads! They are bred over in Taiwan and now Taiwan wants to export puppet chic to the world! Run for your lives. HUWEI, Taiwan (Reuters) – … Continue reading →

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