Daily Archives: June 6, 2007

Does Anyone Care?

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Tom Bevan over at the Real Clear Politics asks a simple enough question: Does anyone care it is the anniversary of D-Day? Obviously, this blog does, I did two posts today about it. A lot of other blogs did as … Continue reading →

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Shot Across The Bow

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Patrick Ruffini, posting over at Hugh Hewitt's blog, says that Fred Thompson's website has raised $220,000 in 18 hours and has averaged more than 1,500 people per hour signing up as friends. He calls it a shot across the bow. Damn … Continue reading →

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New Media

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Jon Henke, who quit blogging at QandO to run the Republican Senate new media outreach effort, has left that position and move to a job with New Media Strategies. He will be working for the Fred Thompson campaign among, presumably, … Continue reading →

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Iran-Taliban Connection

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

ABC News is reporting that there is clear evidence that the Iranian government is supplying weapons and explosives to the Taliban. The shipments also contain parts for producing roadside EFPs. And the evidence is coming from NATO. NATO officials say … Continue reading →

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More Fabulous Science News You Can Use

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

We know everyone will join us in heaving a huge sigh of relief now that science has taken away one thing to worry about. If you ever run into a tyrannosaurus rex, they can't run very fast! Better yet, they … Continue reading →

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And They’re Proud Of This?

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Five students from the Dutch Helicon Vocational Institute have come up with their senior project. Powdered alcohol. Add water and you have a lime-flavored fizzy drink with 3% alcohol. They already have a target audience that they plan to market … Continue reading →

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New Nessie News: Not

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Benjamin Radford, who writes occasionally for Live Science debunking claims of the paranormal, takes aim at the recent report of new video of the Loch Ness monster. His conclusion? Not likely. The Loch Ness monster has reputedly been captured—again (at … Continue reading →

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Oh, No

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

We humans are in serious trouble this morning as word comes from Lancaster, Pennsylvania of the newest weapon that the Animal Uprising™ has unleashed. More terrifying than the taser-proof porcine berserker; more horrifying than cannibal cattle; even less appealing than … Continue reading →

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Argh, Matey

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Not "Arrr, Matey", ARGH, as in an expression of dismay and frustration. Six-year old Morgan Smith of Stone, Staffordshire, England will not be having his pirate-themed birthday party. It seems the local council has decreed that flying the jolly roger … Continue reading →

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The Boys Of Pointe Du Hoc

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Real Clear Politics reprint the entire text of Ronald Reagan's address commemorating the 40th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. In 1984, many of the Boys of Pointe du Hoc were there for the ceremony in Normandy. We stand on … Continue reading →

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Hagel Will Be Challenged

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

Chucky "Janus" Hagel will have to face a primary challenge if he wants to try to hang on to his Senate seat. Nebraska attorney general Jon Bruning will announce that he is running against Hagel today. It would appear that … Continue reading →

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A Preview

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

The Rolling Stones opening of their latest world tour gives a preview of what to expect at the upcoming Live Earth Cconcerts. Screaming fans, lots of music, a festive event. And a 30-mile long traffic jam. Some 33,000 fans showed … Continue reading →

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Overlord

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

June 6, 1944. The greatest amphibious landing ever attempted began on the shores of German-occupied Normandy. An invasion fleet of more than 6,900 vessels assembled in British ports, some 12,000 aircraft were tasked with supporting the invasion and 150,000 American, British, … Continue reading →

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