Daily Archives: May 13, 2007

Smoke On The……

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

Interstate. In this case, I-75 near the Georgia-Florida border. Authorities have again closed that highway because of dense smoke from a raging wildfire in the Okefenokee Swamp. A nasty fire, apparently. Officials said Sunday that the wildfire that had raced through … Continue reading →

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“After A Few Beers, You Can’t Really Tell The Difference”

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

The quoted words of Butch Joubert, who attended an all-you-can-eat event at Mama's Place Bar and Grill in Elderon in central Wisconsin. The star item on the menu? Testicles. Wisconsinites have deep-fried cheese curds, candy bars and Twinkies. They now … Continue reading →

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Unintended Consequences

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

Linda Fowler has a really interesting op-ed in Newsday that examines the consequences of all the moving and shuffling of primaries in the states. The unintended consequences of those moves are not likely to be a positive for the overall election … Continue reading →

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Leaving The Gates Open

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn's column this week reminds us that there is an insidious double standard at work in the United States. On the one hand, there is a vast program that is supposed to make us safer from foreign terrorists. On … Continue reading →

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The Mother’s Day Present

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

This morning, I took my wife out to breakfast. Just the two of us. It was a nice chance for the two of us to have a little time together without the kids, but it was also part of a … Continue reading →

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That Sinking Feeling

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

The pride of Henry VIII's fleet, the Mary Rose sank in 1545 during a battle with a French invasion fleet. Well, first sank, anyway. It appears that a shortage of funding may sink it a second time, with conservation not … Continue reading →

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Penguins Unleash Invasion Of Peru

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

The first elements of the penguin legions of the Animal Uprising™ have reached the shores of Peru. Authorities in Peru are assuming – quite incorrectly – that the first Magellanic penguin they apprehended was "disoriented". We here at Blue Crab Boulevard … Continue reading →

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Got Him

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

Mullah Dadullah is confirmed dead by NATO spokesmen. The high ranking Taliban commander's death is considered a very serious blow to the terrorists. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A U.S.-led coalition operation supported by NATO troops killed the Taliban's most prominent military … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Jamestown

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post has a description of many of the celebrations that took place at Jamestown yesterday to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of English colonists at the first permanent colonial settlement in Virginia. They also have a … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gaius

A very happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there, especially to my wonderful wife.  Tweet

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