Daily Archives: January 8, 2007

Do NOT Mess With Texas

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

At least Texas rabbits. The Hole – video powered by Metacafe  Hat tip to Mark in Mexico for finding this. Mark in Mexico: Your source for news on Oaxaca and Texas killer rabbits. Tweet

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Leopards And Things Out Of Whack

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

From the BBC: How do you know that you have a leopard in the bathroom? He is the one with the 'L' on his pyjamas and spongebag. But for one household in the city, there really was a leopard in … Continue reading →

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New Weapons In The Fight Against Illegal Immigration

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

They are crossing the borders in huge numbers. In the country illegally, they use precious resources that the legal residents rely on to survive. Opponents of the flood crossing the borders say that the illegals must be stopped before the … Continue reading →

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Cowabunga, Dude!

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

This one will make your hair stand on end. The Animal Uprising™ appears to be trying to keep its troops happy with semiannual surfing competitions. And they are happening in Tucson, Arizona of all places. No, really. Yes, we are fully … Continue reading →

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US Airstrike On Al Qaeda?

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

CBS News is reporting that an American AC-130 gunship operated by US Operations Command has attacked al Qaeda leaders in Somalia. They are the only media outlet I have seen yet that has this information and they are calling it exclusive. If … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Venezuela

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

(T)Hugo Chavez has announced that he will nationalize Venezuela's telecommunications and electrical companies and construct Cuba South. He also wants to take over the national bank and to be given authority to legislate by executive decree. So long, Venezuela. You … Continue reading →

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Smart Cars Are Coming!

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

The Mercedes-Benz division of DaimlerChrysler is planning on introducing the Smart brand of cars in the United States beginning in 2008. The micro car has become a common sight in Europe (although the company has yet to turn a profit … Continue reading →

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We Hope You Enjoyed Your Flight On Arachnid Airlines

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

The Animal Uprising™ has launched a terrifying new offensive. They are now sending their eight-legged shock troops onto airliners to bite unsuspecting passengers. That's right, it's scorpions on a plane! The scorpion apparently crawled out of the man's carry-on knapsack … Continue reading →

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Skeletons

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

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Country For Sale: Handyman’s Dream

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

The vast expanse of the nation of Sealand is on the market. After forty years doing business in the same location, the royal family has decided it is time to sell the place. You may remember an earlier post about Sealand. … Continue reading →

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Another Duh Moment

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

From the Associated Press. I have mentioned before that when you are an expert on a subject, or at least are well versed on something, you can catch the media making factual errors. The human tendency is to shake your … Continue reading →

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No Crunchy Turtle Chips For You

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

Indian authorities have foiled a clever plot of the Animal Uprising™. With help from human accomplices, the animals were trying to smuggle thousands of suicide turtles across the Indian subcontinent. The turtles were found packed into sacks in a house … Continue reading →

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New York City Stinks

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

Well, at least people over a wide area are saying they smell gas. "The smell is there. We don't know the source of it," said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his daily news conference. But Bloomberg said the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Observations | 6 Comments

French Prison Cuisine

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

Inmate. It's what's for dinner. PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters Life!) – A French prisoner who killed his cellmate "very probably" ate some of the victim's body parts, a prosecutor in the northern town of Rouen said on Friday. The victim's … Continue reading →

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Tales From The Great White North

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Gaius

I had no idea Jules Crittenden has an uncle who is a columnist for the Toronto Sun. I guess it runs in the family, eh? (Couldn't resist using the "eh", sorry.) Jules has links to three of Peter Worthington's columns that are … Continue reading →

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