Daily Archives: May 14, 2007

Federal Case

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

I'm kind of at a loss where to begin here. So let's just start with some of the article that caught my eye: WASHINGTON – It's the nightmare of pet lovers everywhere: Their beloved Fido or Whiskers gets lost, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dumb Stuff, Politics | 5 Comments

“Freeze! Step Away From The Cream Puff!”

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

The British police actually said something close to that fictitious quote when they actually arrested a child for throwing a "cream bun" at a bus. Now, is that offense better or worse on the scale of British justice than being … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 2 Comments

Today’s Genius Money-Making Scheme

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

Let's see. Metal prices are up, so selling scrap metal can be profitable. Cartridge casings are made of brass, much in demand at scrap yards. Ergo, cartridge casings are valuable. But first, we have to get rid of the other pesky ingredients … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumb Stuff | 2 Comments

Snakes On A Videotape!

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

Rather, snakes IN a videotape. South African authorities have discovered ten extremely poisonous snakes disguised as videotapes. That's right, it turns out that it is a good thing the VHS tape is going away – snakes are camouflaging themselves as … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 2 Comments

Badgering Trust

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

Here's an interesting bit of finger-pointing going on over in Ireland at the moment. The UK Badger Trust and a group called Badgerwatch Ireland are on the offensive against a badger cull that has been going on in Ireland for a … Continue reading →

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Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Confirms Dadullah Dead

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

I saw yesterday that some internet jihadis were trying to claim Mullah Dadullah was not killed by NATO forces in Afghanistan. Apparently, they forgot to send the memo to Mullah Omar because he has given formal condolences to the family … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, War | 1 Comment

Microsoft Declares War

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

Microsoft has telegraphed its intention to go after Linux and open source software for allegedly violating Microsoft patents. They want the users of open source software to pay royalties to Microsoft. In an interview with Fortune magazine, Brad Smith, Microsoft's … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff | 3 Comments

Universal Health Care Implosion

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

Those busily touting universal health care (read socialized medicine) in this country would do well to look at the horror stories that are reported almost daily in Britain at the moment. And at studies like this one that show that access to … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine, Politics | 7 Comments

Nightfall In Venezuela

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gaius

The last light of freedom in Venezuela is being extinguished. In two weeks, the Chavez dictatorship will silence the last independent television network in that country. Radio Caracas Television, or RCTV, will be no more after 53 years. The network is … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 3 Comments