Daily Archives: March 9, 2007

“There Are A Hell Of A Lot More Bears.”

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

Those are the words of Mitch Taylor, a polar bear biologist who has spent the last 20 years studying the animals. His comment is about a population explosion of polar bears in Canada's Eastern Arctic region. They bears, used as … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 6 Comments

Consequences

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

Or why the rush to ethanol is a bad idea. 20 percent of last year's corn crop is being consumed by ethanol plants. Next year it will rise to 25 percent. And the cost of animal feed is skyrocketing as … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Energy, News | 3 Comments

Janus To Announce Candidacy. Or Not.

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

There are reports that Chucky "Janus" Hagel is planning to announce that he is jumping into the race for the 2008 Republican nomination for President.     Mr. Hagel's candidacy could refocus the presidential contest debate, adding his Iraq doubts to those … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Sometimes A Cigar Is Just A Cigar

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

And sometimes a movie is just a movie. In yet another case of a movie reviewer projecting her own beliefs, opinions and ideas onto the movie being reviewed, Slate's Dana Stevens merrily assaults the movie 300. Starting right out with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Media | 2 Comments

Dissecting The Libby Case

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer examines the Libby case and exposes the foundation of lies that the case was built on from the beginning. It is a harsh assessment. Scooter Libby has just been convicted for four felonies that could theoretically give him … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Politics | 7 Comments

WaPo Notices Bleak Prospects For Russian Journalists

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

The editorial board of the Washington Post takes note of the recent suspicious deaths of a number of Russian journalists critical of Vladimir Putin and his mafia-style government. It is very dangerous to be a journalist in Russia these days … Continue reading →

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A Day On The Lynx

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Gaius

Bad news for all you weekend warrior golfers. The Animal Uprising™ appears to be sending its minions to learn how to operate golf carts. This can only mean one thing. There will soon be another hazard on golf courses everywhere. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 1 Comment