Daily Archives: January 19, 2007

Used Car For Sale: Only Four Owners

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

Which isn't bad, considering the car was built in 1903. Actually, the car sold today at auction to a collector. The oldest Ford automobile in existence. One of the first three model A Fords to ever be sold (the other … Continue reading →

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Descent

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

(T)Hugo Chavez has had his rubber stamp legislature grant their seal of approval to his demand that he be allowed to dictate law by executive fiat. Venezuela has begun the descent into dictatorship and rule by personality cult. Venezuela's National … Continue reading →

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Sadr Afraid

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

The Guardian reports that Moqtada al Sadr is afraid he is a target in the crackdown in Baghdad. He has accordingly moved his family to an undisclosed location and will undoubtedly follow in short order. He'll rabbit, he won't stand … Continue reading →

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Things You Find In The Logs

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

Here's an interesting little tidbit that came up in the Sitemeter logs today. Word Around the Net did a wee bit of debunking back on Tuesday. It is a very, very thorough dismantling of a column by Australian Terry Lane … Continue reading →

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Al Gore In Texas?

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

At least three dozen juvenile green sea turtles had to be rescued from a shallow bay on South Padre Island, Texas when the water temperature plummeted 18 degrees in just 48 hours. The turtle-sicles were comatose from the shocking drop … Continue reading →

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Turning Over Rocks

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

Still more things emerging from under freshly turned rocks at the United Nations. Fox News is reporting that the US State Department has sent a formal complaint to the UN alleging serious misconduct in the United Nations Development Program operations … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Threat Of Global Warming! FAT MOOSE!

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

A Norwegian researcher is predicting the ultimate calamity of calamities as a result of global warming. Ginormousy overweight moose will soon be rolling down the mountains of Norway crushing puny humans with abandon. All because they no longer have to … Continue reading →

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WARNING: “Storm Worm”

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

This is pretty important. An internet worm has been sent around potentially infecting thousands of computers. The worm was embedded in an email titled, "230 dead as storm batters Europe." If you opened such an email you may have a … Continue reading →

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Suburban Snakes

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

The Telegraph reports that the reptile legions of the Animal Uprising™, having conquered Australia, have decided they want the good life. Accordingly, the snakes are moving into fancy new digs in the suburbs. Australia's severe drought is driving deadly snakes out of the … Continue reading →

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Protests Against The Animal Uprisingâ„¢ Increase

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

Some animals want no part whatsoever in the Animal Uprising™ that the animal warlords are promoting worldwide. A small group has decided it is time to take it to the streets to protest. Members of the anti-Animal Uprising™ group "Code … Continue reading →

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Seals Take In A Movie

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

A fierce storm that lashed the Netherlands led a group of Animal Uprising™ seals to reach a temporary truce with humans. Needing a place to wait out the gale, the seals decided to take in a movie at the local … Continue reading →

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On A Completely Different Note

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

The newest product to hit the trendy market is what is being billed as a "musical condom". While a bit of a misnomer, better for a snappy headline, the marketing concept ties a box of flavored condoms with a music … Continue reading →

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Ethics Bill Passes Senate

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

With what appears to have been a very cleverly negotiated settlement, the Senate ethics reform bill that Washington Post reporter Jonathan Weisman had declared "scuttled by Republicans" passed last night. The Gregg amendment was taken out of that bill and … Continue reading →

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Top Al Sadr Aide Arrested

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Gaius

Iraqi government forces, along with American troops raided a house in Eastern Baghdad and arrested one of the top aides to thug Moqtada al Sadr just after midnight on Friday. One Mahdi Army guard was killed in the operation that … Continue reading →

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