Daily Archives: January 4, 2007

Ectoplasmic Source Conjured

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

The Associated Press, after six weeks or so, finally says it has confirmed – through Iraqi government sources – that the mysterious Jamil Hussein actually exists and is about to be arrested. Very good. Now we can stop focusing on … Continue reading →

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Nothing Up My Sleeve

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Viola! Georgia suddenly reappears! We reported in December that A large number of communities in Georgis had suddenly disappeared. After less than a month, the Georgia Transportation Department has suddenly found those 500 communities! Sherlock Holmes would be so proud … Continue reading →

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Wild Night In Wisconsin

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

This is the first formal photo caption contest Blue Crab Boulevard has run. We had to wait for just the right tasteful and thought provoking photograph, after all. It had to meet our exceedingly high standards. This one actually exceeds … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Weird Stuff | 5 Comments

Calf With Two Faces Born!

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Sometimes even we can't make this stuff up. A dairy farm in Virginia has a new resident. A calf was just born that actually has two faces. (Picture at link while it remains active). The animal is normal from its … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Scare Ourselves

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Some people think we're actually joking around when we provide our vital coverage of the growing Animal Uprising™. We assure our faithful readers and the mental health authorities that we are completely serious. And sane. Really. We can prove it … Continue reading →

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As The Goalposts Recede Majestically In The Distance…

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

The Influence Peddler examines the rapidly moving goalposts of Nancy Pelosi's much vaunted "first 100 hours". And they are approaching escape velocity at this point. 100 hours becomes 100 "legislative" hours, then morphs into yet another definition of 100 hours … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad And The Bacon

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Yet another pigs gone wild story coming out of Britain today reports on more porcine pounding of people and pets. On the bright side it also has a heroine! A gritty, gutsy granny with an attitude! A grandmother described yesterday … Continue reading →

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When Cans Talk

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Generally speaking, up until now if canned goods began to talk to you, it would be considered a very good sign that it was time to stop drinking. However, some evil – and I really mean evil – scientists are … Continue reading →

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Last Stand In Somalia

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Somalian government troops and Ethiopian forces report having about 600 islamist fighters completely surrounded. They are cutting off any escape routes and are promising to kill or capture all of the fighters. US Navy forces are assisting as well by … Continue reading →

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Carpet Bombing Of Colorado Cows Commences

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

National Guard troops have commenced bombing the cattle who have launched an assault on Colorado. The Animal Uprising™ is finally getting the attention of the authorities! We here at Blue Crab Boulevard can only heave a sigh of relief that our … Continue reading →

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Shifting Blame

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Debra Saunders has an excellent column up over at Real Clear Politics that examines the reactions from some people to the execution of Saddam Hussein. The foolishness becomes apparent very quickly. Within hours of Saddam Hussein's hanging, the drumbeat began … Continue reading →

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Hope For Somalia

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Rosemary Righter, writing in The Times of London, has a very well researched and written article on the state of Somalia today after the islamists set a land speed record for brisk walks. As she puts it, there is a … Continue reading →

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Animal Escalation

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

Not content with merely overrunning Florida, the Animal Uprising™ has decided to take over an entire continent. With the help of Human Quislings, they are attacking the very basis of the economy down under. That's right, they are attacking the … Continue reading →

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Minimum Wage, Maximum Hype

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

George Will examines the push for raising the minimum wage and makes a number of excellent points. Not that he believes that will change anything because for a number of reasons the fix is already in on this terrible idea. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | 2 Comments

Turn Your Attention To The Center Ring

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Gaius

I'm up on a tightwire One side's ice and one is fire It's a circus game with you and me I'm up on a tight rope One side's hate and one is hope But the top hat on my head … Continue reading →

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