Daily Archives: December 30, 2007

Dopplegangers-R-Us

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

Tales from the multiverse. AFP publishes a story about the theoretical possibilities of so-called parallel universes: "The idea of multiple universes is more than a fantastic invention — it appears naturally within several scientific theories, and deserves to be taken … Continue reading →

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Messing About In Cars

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

`Nice? It's the only thing,' said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. `Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolute nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. … Continue reading →

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The Cheerful Sound Of Popping ….. Blood Vessels

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

In an absolutely hysterical turn of events, the left, which was dancing in the streets when Bill Kristol left Time Magazine, is now suffering from popping blood vessels over Kristol's move to The New York Times. The New York Times’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Media, Politics | 3 Comments

The Antarctic Christmas Brawl

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

Amundsen-Scott South Pole station was the scene of the unofficial title fight for World's Southernmost Pugilist over Christmas, apparently. As a result, one person was medivaced to New Zealand with a broken jaw and the other contender was shipped back … Continue reading →

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The Mad Magaizine School Of Journalism

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

Fausta hits the nail on the head when she invokes the old Mad Magazine spoof movie ads that used extremely edited versions of really bad reviews to produce a glowing ad. Hence a something like, "So stunningly bad that you'll want … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 4 Comments

Yech

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

This one will turn your stomach. A six-year old girl won a contest for tickets to a Hannah Montana concert by submitting an essay explaining that her father had died in Iraq. The problem? None of it was true. GARLAND, Texas … Continue reading →

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A Little Proof Would Be Nice

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

The New Hampshire Union-Leader is pretty blunt in an editorial today. They call Hillary Clinton out for trying to claim her vast experience as part of Bill Clinton's "White House Team" while simultaneously hiding the records that would prove or … Continue reading →

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How To Damage Your Cause In One Easy Step

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post reports that protesters will be present at the annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California this year. One group plans to protest a float that honors the 2008 Beijing Olympics, while Cindy "Whatever happened to my … Continue reading →

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The Era Of Instant Fact-Checking

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post notes something that the candidates – from both parties – have failed to grasp. The age of the instant fact-checking mob has arrived. It has already caught a lot of people, again from both parties, this season. … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 2 Comments