Daily Archives: September 6, 2007

Hsu Captured!

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Holy smoke. I never saw this one coming. I thought he was long gone, flown off to Hong Kong. Nope. Norman Hsu just got his butt captured in Colorado. Fugitive political fundraiser Norman Hsu, who skipped out on San Mateo … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Politics | 3 Comments

We’re Going To Need A Lot More Caves

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Most "renewable energy" at this point is a joke. It either costs almost as much to produce per unit of energy as is delivered or it outright rapes the planet. You can brag up your green credentials by taking credit … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment | 6 Comments

Mugabe Devalues Currency

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Robert Mugabe has just devalued the Zimbabwean dollar from it's ridiculous fixed value of Z$250 to US$1 – which everyone in the world knew was a farce since the unofficial exchange rate is actually Z$260,000 to US$1. Is it a … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 3 Comments

“Excuse Me, Officer. Could You Move So I Can Rob The Bank?”

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Today's criminal mastermind didn't exactly say that, but he did pass a uniformed police officer on his way to rob a bank. Not once, not twice, but three times. He walked right past the cop three times and still tried … Continue reading →

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A Lesson In Push Polling

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

My friends over at Screw Loose Change have been systematically dismantling the poll that the 9/11 trufers are so proud of. Since most people aren't that familiar with building 7, it is no surprise that they would answer yes after … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Insanity | 5 Comments

Biggest. Waterbug. Ever.

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

New York harbor was invaded by the biggest waterbug ever seen today. Well, strictly speaking it isn't a bug – it just looks like one. But it is a very interesting concept – a prototype for a whole new type … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Technology | 2 Comments

Osama Uses Hair Dye?

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

The SITE Institute (their website appears to be down right now) is reporting that there is word that Osama bin Laden will issue a new video on September 11th. They are reporting that Old Osama has used dye on his … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 3 Comments

Bullets In The Car

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

The two men arrested in South Carolina and recently indicted for having what have been called pipe bombs in the car, also had a box of bullets in the car. No gun, just bullets. TAMPA — Bullets were among the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 1 Comment

Benjamin Franklin Was Trying To Kill Us

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac) Benjamin Franklin was out to get us. Early rising no good for the heart: study TOKYO (AFP) – Generations have praised … Continue reading →

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Meeting Standards

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

In the interest of adhering to truth in advertising standards, the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism has come out with a new logo reflecting the state of the state. Tweet

Posted in Foto Phun, Humor | 1 Comment

Name That Party

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Lawhawk over at A Blog for All notes the big news of a pretty large corruption bust involving elected officials in New Jersey. He also notes what's missing from the news coverage. Those busted are Democrats. Of course, what's lacking … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Politics | 4 Comments

Do NOT Mess With Mama, Bear

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

One thing that anyone should be aware of when traveling in bear country is that coming between a mama and her cubs is a very, very dangerous thing. Especially if you're a bear. A grandmother is being hailed as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 1 Comment

About Those Jobs Americans Won’t Do

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

The whole issue of illegal immigration is complicated by firmly held beliefs on both sides of the debate. One of these is the "immigrants do the jobs Americans won't". That is used as an excuse for the enormous numbers of … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform | 4 Comments

Alien Invasion

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

Ok, this is just plain creepy. I've always thought that one of the things I never wanted to meet up with was a moray eel. The way they hide in a hole and play carnivorous jack-in-the-box was always a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 5 Comments

Marauding Moose Remodels Home

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Gaius

An Idaho woman who moved to the country to see more wildlife got her wish. But the moose in the living room was a bit too much for her. And she wasn't really happy with the remodeling work, either. POCATELLO, … Continue reading →

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