Daily Archives: January 1, 2008

A Very Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

Courtesy of frequent commenter NortonPete who sent this link, comes a story about a town that would not ignore a wounded veteran. In fact, they made sure that Jim Benoit and his wife Pam have a new home to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Support the Troops | 4 Comments

“Dozens” Turn Out To Support Sheehan: Crowd Boos

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

The 2008 Tournament of Roses parade was, yet again, a huge success. Cindy Sheehan's "Absolute Moral Authority", not so much. Those who spent New Year's Eve camped curbside were joined at dawn by giddy visitors arriving by car, bus and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 6 Comments

The March Of The Emperors

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll laugh until you cry. Then, you'll fall out of your chair.   Just one of the top time-wasters of 2007, as picked by Steve Bass at PC World. My personal favorites are the above video, … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff, Humor, Video | 3 Comments

HDTV Converter Coupons Now Available

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

The Federal government has made coupons worth $40 toward the cost of buying a converter box that will allow existing televisions work with the new HDTV system available starting today. The current broadcasts will cease on Feb. 18, 2009. If … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 4 Comments

Would-Be Assassin Paroled

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to kill President Gerald Ford has been released from Federal prison after 32 years in custody. Officials are not saying why Moore, now 77 years old, was released. She was serving a life sentence. Prison … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Smuggling Ring Busted

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

US Customs officials have broken up a pigeon smuggling operation at the Canadian border. The pigeons are in custody, but their human accomplices are taking the rap. LEWISTON, N.Y. – Border agents pulled four live birds from the pockets of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 5 Comments

In Today’s Happy Nude Year News

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

A woman has been arrested on assault charges after allegedly beating the heck out of her boyfriend while the two were nude together in a shower. The cause of the incident was the boyfriend's insistence that the man's dog be … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 1 Comment

If Guns Are Outlawed…..

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

How will idiots get tattoos? Two geniuses in New Mexico managed to shoot themselves when the loaded .357 magnum they were tracing to make a pattern for a tattoo went off. Yes, you read that correctly. They managed to both get lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas | 2 Comments

American Diplomat Murdered In Sudan

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

An American diplomat and his driver were gunned down in Khartoum, Sudan today. Officials are not certain whether the killing was political in nature or just a random street crime. It was not immediately known if the attack had a … Continue reading →

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Cascades

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

In today's New York Times, John Tierney makes a bold prediction: global warming hysterics will seize upon every weather anomaly that they can say proves their point and will completely ignore any event that does not fit their scenarios. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Junk Science | 5 Comments

Iraqi New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Gaius

It is impossible for even Reuters to ignore the fact that things have changed so much in Iraq that this year civilians are partying to ring in the new year. 2008 arrived in a less-violent Baghdad, and residents said it … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 8 Comments