Daily Archives: December 8, 2007

About Face

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

Major General John Batiste, long touted by the anti-war left as a critic of the war in Iraq (he was) has abruptly switched sides, quit the anti-war Vote Vets group and has joined with Pete Hegseth and Vets for Freedom. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 5 Comments

Emma The Eagle Soars

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

A rather amusing article in the Sunday Times provides a first person account of wingwalking by Emma Parker Bowles – who is afraid of heights. An aviator named Vic Norman has brought wing walking back in Britain with his company AeroSuperBatics. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Video, World news | 1 Comment

The Grinch Mailman Who Stole Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

A New York City mailman has been arrested after authorities found 130 greeting cards in his car. The cards were addressed to other people, unfortunately for the mailman. Michael Olivio was released on his own recognizance Thursday following his arrest … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 1 Comment

Biofoolishness

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

Many thanks to Quilly Mammoth over at Just Barking Mad for pointing out this article from Smithsonian Magazine. (Heck, I get that and had not read the piece.) Titled Who's Fueling Whom? it is written by Richard Coniff and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Energy, Environment, Junk Science | 14 Comments

Arizona Illegal Immigration Law Challenge Thrown Out Of Court

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

A Federal judge tossed out a challenge to a new Arizona law that provides penalties for businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants. Both business groups and illegal immigrant advocates had filed suit against the law, scheduled to take effect on … Continue reading →

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Magi Mythbusting

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post has an interesting little article about the myths that have grown up about three kings visiting the Christ child. Not only is there no mention of kings in the scriptures, there isn't even a head count. The … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Religion | 4 Comments

Trouble In Bolivia

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Gaius

Evo Morales, president of Bolivia and sycophant of Hugo Chavez, may be losing his grip on Bolivia. Protests, resistance and hunger strikes are going on in many areas and a political impasse appears to be at hand. Things aren't looking … Continue reading →

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