Daily Archives: October 10, 2007

Brain Found!

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

Richmond, Virginia authorities are trying to determine how to proceed after finding a brain in a bag. No, really. RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — A brain was found in a bag near a Virginia apartment complex Tuesday morning, but it was … Continue reading →

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This Story Has Legs Leg!

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

The odyssey of the smoked leg continues! Believe it or don't. You'll recall the heartwarming story of the leg in the smoker. A man bought a smoker from an auction at a self-storage place. Inside, he found a human leg. … Continue reading →

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The Family That Bombs Together…..

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

Well, this is an odd one. A Montana woman has been jailed for helping her son manufacture pipe bombs – for reasons unknown at this time. GREAT FALLS, Mont. – A 43-year-old woman has been charged with a felony after … Continue reading →

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Tick, Tick, Tick, Tock, RING

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

David Schraub argues that the "Armenian Genocide" recognition bill that was just voted out by the House Foreign Relations Committee is a case where the United States should just let Turkey pitch a fit. But he starts out thusly: The … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Politics, World news | 15 Comments

Tick, Tick, Tick

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

The Times of London: Turkey was preparing to send troops and tanks into northern Iraq today as the Government came under intense pressure to avenge the deaths of Turkish soldiers in attacks by Kurdish rebels. Risking a major diplomatic row … Continue reading →

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Today’s Booze Nooze

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

How about a bath and a beer? Better yet, how about a bath in the beer? A Japanese spa has installed a gigantic beer mug-shaped bathtub and are inviting clients to soak in a nice beer bath. In this mountainous … Continue reading →

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When Words Lose All Meaning

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

Words.  The United Nations stumble along, unable to agree on a statement to issue about the situation in Burma. But they do appear to be heading in the direction – if China and Russia allow it – of 'condemning" the … Continue reading →

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Labor Action Here And There

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

The here part: Auto workers have walked out of Chrysler plants today in the second United Auto Workers strike this year. DETROIT – Thousands of Chrysler LLC autoworkers walked off the job Wednesday after the automaker and the United Auto … Continue reading →

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Robo-Massage

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

Japanese engineers have developed what they hope will be a practical robot capable of giving facial massages. The WAO-1 robot, which stands for Waseda Asahi Oral Rehabilitation Robot 1, is being developed initially for patients with jaw-related medical problems who … Continue reading →

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Competition

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

John Stossel points out how real competition is really driving down prices while increasing quality – in medicine. Health-care costs overall have been rising faster than inflation, but not all medical costs are skyrocketing. In a few pockets of medicine, … Continue reading →

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Burma: Dissident Dies Under “Questioning”

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

The Associated Press is reporting that a Burmese exile group, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, has announced that a well-known dissident has died while being questioned by the military junta that controls Burma. The report cannot be independently verified, but … Continue reading →

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