Daily Archives: December 21, 2007

Plane Crash In Antarctic

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

A charter aircraft carrying a six-person team of researchers and four crew members crashed in the Antarctic on December 20th. All of the people on board survived, but the airplane itself suffered severe damage. A National Science Foundation (NSF)-chartered aircraft operating … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 7 Comments

Darn It

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

I got an email from my friend Bruce Webster over at And Still I Persist pointing out this anomaly (via Heckler Spray) that shows up on Google Earth:   Darn technology. Now Santa will have to move his workshop. I'll bet … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 1 Comment

Could It Really Be This Simple?

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Tapscott reports that there is a legal opinion out there that says that most earmarks – or at least those not actually attached to bills directly voted on by Congress – could be eliminated by a simple executive order. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Taxes | 4 Comments

“You Can’t Have Any PUDDING”

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

We don't need no education We don't need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone! All in all it's just another brick in the wall. All in … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 5 Comments

Lowering Expectations

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

The Politico is reporting that orders have been given to members of camp Clinton that nobody is to predict a win in Iowa. While it is quite common for campaigns to try to lower expectations before an election, this seems … Continue reading →

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Enemies List

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

Tired of fake Facebook friends? Are you anti-social toward social networks? Think MySpace should be just that without anyone bugging you? Then places like Snubster, Enemybook and Hatebook are where you want to be! Over the past 18 months, sites … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff, News | 2 Comments

Major Snake Smuggling Ring Broken

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

Officials in Vietnam have broken up a major snake smuggling operation in that country. The snakes, cleverly disguised as boxes labeled "live fish" were trying to get themselves into Vietnam via Indonesia. Vietnam has harsh penalties for captured smugglers, too. … Continue reading →

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Chinese Raise 800-Year Old Merchant Ship

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

China has raised an 800-year old trading vessel from the bottom of the South China Sea. The ship, identified as the Nanhai No. 1 was actually located in 1987. The ship is believed to have between 60,000 and 80,000 porcelain … Continue reading →

Posted in History | 3 Comments

Kinder, Gentler Character Assassination

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

The Boston Globe has to admit that the Clinton campaign appears to have developed a split personality. A softer image for Clinton herself, while Clinton's proxy warriors continue the hardball attack politics. Call it Clinton's Jekyll and Hyde campaign. GRUNDY … Continue reading →

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Well, Now We Know Part Of The Story

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

I just got an email from my friend and fellow blogger from Thailand, Agam, that informed me that a question from yesterday has been answered, at least in part. I mentioned that a terror suspect released from Guantanamo Bay and … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 4 Comments

Hillary Still Sliding In New Hampshire

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

A new USA Today/Gallup poll shows that Barack Obama has pulled even with Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire. While there is a huge amount of volatility in the results with a lot of people still on the fence, so to … Continue reading →

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Finns Perfect Anaconda Control Foam

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard have documented many methods used to attempt to control raging reptiles. From the ever popular kicking and punching of poppy-picking pythons, the handy switchblade control method, The useful "Don't taze me, bro" method and, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 3 Comments

Major Terror Bust In Belgium

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Gaius

Belgian authorities have nabbed 14 people, identified as "Muslim extremists" who were apparently planning to break another extremist out of jail. Security has been tightened all across the country as a result of the arrests. There appears to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 1 Comment