Daily Archives: May 11, 2007

Relatively Obscure Friday Music

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

I have no idea who told me about this band 'way back in the day. But for some reason, I went out and bought the album (not CD – real live vinyl). I still have it. Furthermore, I have no … Continue reading →

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Sparkles From The Wheel

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

By the curb, toward the edge of the flagging, A knife-grinder works at his wheel, sharpening a great knife; Bending over, he carefully holds it to the stone—by foot and knee, With measur’d tread, he turns rapidly—As he presses with … Continue reading →

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Live From Pasadena Bangalore Mumbai Wherever

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

The Guardian reports that an online website that reports local news has two new ace reporters to cover the local beat. Local being a highly relative term, since the two reporters are physically located in India. It is a story … Continue reading →

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Stealthy Recon Foiled

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

An Alert British woman foiled the latest plot by the Animal Uprising™ to insert an intelligence operative into her home. Because of her sharp observational skills, the agent was captured. The toad is on ice. HUNTINGDON When Sainsbury’s began urging … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Tank Repaired

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

The external fuel tank for the space shuttle Atlantis, which sustained damage to the foam insulation of the main fuel tank in a freak February hailstorm, has been repaired and is ready to roll out onto the launch pad. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto Phun, Humor, Space | 3 Comments

If You Thought You’d Be Safe

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

If you thought you'd be safe in the winter from alligators, think again. The Animal Uprising™ has developed a special alpine alligator for use in snowy climates. Don't believe us? Just go to the Knoxville Animal Detention Facility (the signs … Continue reading →

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Underwear Knotting 101

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

This is absolutely hysterical. The left is positively foaming at the mouth, screeching their heads off and busily knotting their collective shorts over CBS News decision to fire General John Batiste. The network fired him after he made a fundraising, … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Media, Politics, War | 3 Comments

Buzzards Foil Body Farm

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

Plans to create a "body farm" in Texas have suffered a setback. It seems the planned site was fairly close to the local municipal airport. Officials were extremely worried that the body farm would attract buzzards and increase risks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 3 Comments

Heading For Trouble

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

A new poll just out spells trouble for the members of Congress. A AP-Ipsos poll puts the approval rate for Congress at the same 35% level that Bush bashers love to beat the president with. The survey found only 35 percent … Continue reading →

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Odd Things On The Expressway

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

I've mentioned before how odd things with weird similarities seem to pop up in the news at nearly the same time before. Today is no different. First we have the story of a man who has been arrested after leading … Continue reading →

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Pandering, Posturing And Playing Dumb

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

Kimberley Strassel, writing in the Opinion Journal, point out the blatant political posturing that is driving the recent ruckus over allowing Canadian drugs to be imported. The vote in the Senate failed a few days ago. The media reported all … Continue reading →

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The High Cost Of John Edwards

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gaius

The Edwards campaign has the dubious distinction of being the first of the Democrat presidential hopefuls to announce just how expensive his proposals would be. The bill for his ideas would be very, very steep. The tax increases required to … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Left Wing, Politics | 1 Comment