Daily Archives: January 14, 2007

Demon Rum, Demon Owl

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

A foul fowl from the Animal Uprising™ has taken it upon himself to go after demon rum and those who indulge in it. The nocturnal nightmare is going after people who visit pubs in the town of Middlesbrough in Britain. A temperance … Continue reading →

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Have A Little Faith

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

I just got off the phone with my son. One of the wonders of the modern world is that I can actually talk with my boy even though he is so far away serving his country. It wasn't like this … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Thoughts, War | 6 Comments

A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

This is. (H/T AllahPundit) Tweet

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The Must Watch Video For The Media

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

At least one honest reporter right now who realizes that there is a massive – truly massive – problem in media coverage of the war in Iraq. The UPI's Pamela Hess flat out says that the country is getting screwed … Continue reading →

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Ear Candy

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

I've been busy with the "real" world today, so posting has been unusually light for me. Here's just something catchy to listen to. Aimee Mann with That's Just What You Are.   Tweet

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Decline And Fall Of The Royal Navy

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

The New York Post takes a look at the impending reductions in the strength of the already weakened Royal Navy. It is a pretty grim assessment. If the cuts are carried out, Britain will no longer have a blue water … Continue reading →

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A Skeptic’s Support

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution has an op-ed in today's Washington Post in which he argues that even though he has doubts about the possibility that the "surge" will help, Congress should still not try to block it. I … Continue reading →

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Cerca Trova

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

Or seek and you shall find. An art sleuth is hot on the trail of a lost masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci that may very well be hidden in a cavity behind a later mural. The "Hall of the 500" … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Past

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

Today's Washington Post has a nostalgic look at Florida's rapidly vanishing tourist traps. Those still struggling to survive in the face of the Disney Goliath are places many people remember from years ago: Cypress Gardens, Weeki Wachee, places with impressive water … Continue reading →

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Bolton On Ban

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

In today's Washington Post, John Bolton takes a look at the new Secretary General of the United Nations and sees both hope and peril for the new leader. When Ban follows his own instincts, he appears to have a very … Continue reading →

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– CENSORED –

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Gaius

This post has been removed to avoid a threatening visit by an almost famous cable television personality® who's show is seen by virtually hundreds of viewers each month. We certainly don't want to end up fired from our job due … Continue reading →

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