Daily Archives: June 1, 2007

Playing A Long Game

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

The phrase "playing a long game" recurs repeatedly in economics or when discussing a strategy that is aimed to come to fruition at some point in the relatively distant future. Many people recognize that China is very good at playing … Continue reading →

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Ancient Melons

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Researchers in Japan have found what they believe is the oldest melon ever found. It is estimated to be about 2,100 years old. TOKYO – Archaeologists digging in western Japan have excavated what they believe to be the oldest remains … Continue reading →

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Who Will Invigilate The Invigilators?

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Nearly 2,000 Nigerian students were caught cheating on university entrance examinations using cell phones. "A total of 1,948 candidates were caught cheating with mobile phones during the examination," Dibu Ojerinde, registrar of the examination body, told the independent This Day … Continue reading →

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You Know, This Actually Makes It Worse

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

I posted on Tuesday about a twisted bit of television "entertainment" that was due to air in The Netherlands. Dutch production company Endemol, producers of Big Brother, had scheduled the airing of a show in which three kidney transplant candidates … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, World news | 2 Comments

The Wages Of Death

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Two reports that happen to be right next to each other on Memeorandum right now, give a very interesting picture of the Gaza Strip and the chaos that rules there. First, a report from MEMRI translating some of the reports … Continue reading →

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Let The (Legal) Games Begin

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

I haven't commented on the tuberculosis patient who was diagnosed with a very dangerous, drug-resistant version of the disease then traveled overseas and back in defiance of medical advice. Frankly, the behavior was incredibly selfish and unbelievably self-absorbed. It turns … Continue reading →

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When Legends Suck

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

How bad are the concerts being given by the reunited legendary rock band The Police? Well, the review by one critic says it is just about as bad as it can get. And he's a member of the band! A … Continue reading →

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Belgium Declares War

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

It seems Belgium is bucking the growing European trend toward pacifism. That's right, they're sending in the troops – with flamethrowers, no less. They will show their enemies no mercy whatsoever. The caterpillars are toast, baby. Procession caterpillars, so-called for the … Continue reading →

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Only Two Things Can Kill Superman

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Kryptonite and Fred Thompson. Jonah Goldberg uses that "Fred Thompson Fact" cribbed from IMAO to open a column discussing Fred Thompson's entering the presidential race. But there’s no denying that Fred Thompson has one of the most profound personality cults … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 8 Comments

Odd

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

There was a bomb threat in Pittsburgh yesterday that caused major problems right at rush hour. A bomb threat led police to close the city's three major vehicular tunnels during the evening rush hour tonight, causing serious traffic snarls. Authorities … Continue reading →

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First Class

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

In a troubling new twist to the Animal Uprising™, deer are now attempting to steal the United States Mail. Two of the enforcers for the animal overlords assaulted the US Post Office in Elgin, Illinois. One actually got inside, the … Continue reading →

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Major Trouble

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Peggy Noonan is openly distancing herself the Bush administration in an extremely harsh column today. This should serve as a wake-up call for the Republican party – a call to wake up before it is too late. Her column spells major trouble … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform, Politics | 5 Comments

Tragedy And Farce All At The Same Time

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer has a harsh column about the immigration "reform" deal working its way through the Senate in today's Washington Post. It recounts the farce that surrounds the deal and examines a real tragedy in it as well: The best … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform, Politics | 1 Comment