Daily Archives: May 2, 2007

Not-So-Great News

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

Well, the same folks who brought you raging infections with antibiotic-resistant strains of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria over in Britain by not keeping hospitals clean have come up with a cure for the flesh-eating bugs. But you won't like it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine, World news | 3 Comments

“Mr. President, It’s The Bees And The Spiders Again”

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

I can't believe the news let me get that line from I Think We're All Bozos On This Bus by the Firesign Theater into a post. But bless their hyperventilating hearts, they managed it. First the bees then. The media, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Media, Observations | 10 Comments

Fabulous News!

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

The solution to both clean water and green power is at hand. And best of all, it involves beer! The experimental technology was unveiled Wednesday by scientists at Australia's University of Queensland, which was given a $115,000 state government grant … Continue reading →

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Canadian Sunset

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

I have no idea what they are putting into the water in Canada, but it's very, very strong. Not long ago were were treated to serious advice from a former Canadian defense minister on how to solve global warming. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity | 3 Comments

A Very Bad Decision

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

The US Army has made an enormous mistake. They have issued orders which, in effect, kill blogging by soldiers. The U.S. Army has ordered soldiers to stop posting to blogs or sending personal e-mail messages, without first clearing the content … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, News, War | 2 Comments

No Override

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

The House failed to override Bush's veto of the pork-laden, surrender now spending bill the Democrats passed. The vote wasn't even close tothe 2/3 needed, 222-203. The Democratic-controlled House failed Wednesday to override President Bush’s veto of an Iraqi war … Continue reading →

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Out Of This World

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

NASA has released some absolutely stunning images taken by the New Horizons probe during its flyby of the Jupiter system in February. Scientists are very pleased with the performance of the probe thus far. New images beamed back by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Space | 1 Comment

It Continues

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

I have mentioned on several occasions that it appeared that the media is rapidly running out of patience with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. The hard push to the left by the two is endangering the more centrist part of … Continue reading →

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Sea Deer Set Sail

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

The British, who appear to be cooperating in their own destruction, have aided the warlords of the Animal Uprising™ in their latest nefarious scheme. Two Brits helped an amphibious assault deer reach shore. Chris Earl and Tony Allsopp were out … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 1 Comment

Snakes On A Commie!

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Gaius

Former Maoist fighters in Nepal are complaining that snakes have invaded the camps housing them. No, really, they are. Maoist chief Prachanda accused the government of ignoring the maintenance of the camps, set up under a peace deal in November … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 2 Comments