Daily Archives: May 19, 2007

Vigilante

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Frankly, longtime readers know that I am a gun owner and, in fact, have a concealed carry permit. Which I use. Longtime readers also know I am very adamant that illegal gun crimes need to be prosecuted – with vigor. … Continue reading →

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Romney Slams The Senate Immigration Deal

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Mitt Romney has scored a bunch of points with delegates to the South Carolina Republican convention. He was cheered when he did so. The same crowd booed their own South Carolina Senator, Lindsey Graham, when he defended the deal. (Prediction … Continue reading →

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Frigate For Sale

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Feel like taking up the life of a pirate? Feel like a bit of commerce raiding on the high seas? Or would you just fancy reliving the glory days of the Royal Navy when Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson led the … Continue reading →

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Yo, Ho, Ho

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Well, it seems the British have their collective noses a bit out of joint about the American company that recovered the huge trove of silver and gold coins, using words like "stole" to describe how the treasure was obtained. The … Continue reading →

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The Catch

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

I noted a report yesterday about a researcher at Purdue University who claims to have discovered a way to generate hydrogen on demand. I noted that I had a number of reservations about the practicality of the process. Some astute … Continue reading →

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For A Good Time, For A Good Time Call….

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

867-5309. Well, actually, for a plumber call that number, at least in Rhode Island. A plumbing company there trademarked the number and is locked in a legal battle with another plumbing company from Florida over the right to use the … Continue reading →

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The Act You’ve Known For All These Years

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Russ Smith writes a tribute to Sgt. Pepper, the landmark Beatles album that came out 40 years ago. He reminds us that the album, for good or ill, changed music forever. He's right. "Sgt. Pepper," the group's first album that wasn't … Continue reading →

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An Incomprehensible Bill

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Gaius

Fred Thompson – continuing to run a heck of a campaign for someone not even in the race – comes out with a full broadside against the "comprehensive" illegal immigration reform bill that the Senate announced. Which hasn't even been … Continue reading →

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