Daily Archives: August 14, 2007

This Isn’t Good. At All.

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

We sincerely hope this was just some kind of a mix up by a living human being. Really we do. Cremated human remains were found in a mailbox in Pottstown, Pennsylvania today. The letter carrier found the package wrapped haphazardly … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 2 Comments

Cradle To Grave

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

The latest news on Britain's National Health Service and its care of the elderly should give proponents of socialized medicine in this country pause. It won't, of course, because they are so convinced that they are right – and will … Continue reading →

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Agenda Check

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

I'm not quite sure that I have ever read anything from the Associated Press that was this nakedly partisan. This is obviously an attempt to cover a huge misstep by Barack Obama. It is not "Republican spin" to call him … Continue reading →

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From The Fury Wimpiness Of The Norsemen, Oh Lord, Please Deliver Us

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

I've posted quite a bit about the Sea Stallion of Glendalough, the modern replica of one of the fearsome Viking ships of old. They just pulled the ship into Dublin harbor. All I can say is that the Irish have nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in History, World news | 2 Comments

How Bad Is It In Britain?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

I've posted quite a lot about the various bits of insanity over in Britain for some time now. The deplorable conditions of the National "Health" Service is one regular topic. Insane bureaucracy and demented law enforcement priorities are other pretty common … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

On the road again Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world be turnin' our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get … Continue reading →

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Fast, Cheap Or Good. You Can Pick Any Two.

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

The post title is an old engineering saying that reflects the true nature of any engineering project. It might as well be a natural law – it holds across the board for any type of engineering endeavor. If you want … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Observations | 1 Comment

Lascaux Envy

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

The discovery of the Lascaux cave paintings showed that stone-age man had an artistic side. Many other sites with cave paintings have been found and documented over the years, but cave art was pretty well missing in Britain for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Foto Phun, Humor, World news | 6 Comments

Crocodiles Almost Succeed

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

Sometime back, some uncredited genius invented what has become a staple food at state and county fairs all across America: the pork chop on a stick. The tasty fare is easy to handle and a lot less messy than holding a … Continue reading →

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Last Words On Rove

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

The Karl Rove resignation is pretty much sucking up all the available oxygen. You can tell we're in the dog days. But the Opinion Journal has a calm look at Rove's White House career that avoids a lot of the … Continue reading →

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Der Spiegel Hedging Bets?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gaius

Ray Drake, writing at David's Medienkritic, has found a real shocker. Der Spiegel, a longtime basher of the American efforts in Iraq, has been relentless in calling the war a disaster. Only now they have shockingly changed their tune. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 3 Comments