Daily Archives: February 7, 2008

Venezuelan Assets Frozen

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

In a stinging move against (T)Hugo Chavez's attempt to steal nationalize the investments of foreign companies, Exxon Mobil has won court orders freezing $12 billion in Venezuelan assets pending the outcome of arbitration over the seizures.  NEW YORK (Reuters) – … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 4 Comments

Tim Blair Recovering And Blogging Again

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

This is overdue. Tim Blair has started blogging again following his cancer surgery. In typical Blair style, he is cracking jokes about his experiences as he recovers. • Overconfident, a few days ago I attempted to take a bath. Unable … Continue reading →

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Gordon Brown Slaps Sharia Law In Britain

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Contrary to the views of Rowan Williams, Gordon Brown has slapped rather hard at the idea of Sharia law being installed in Britain.  The Archbishop of Canterbury caused consternation yesterday by calling for Islamic law to be recognised in Britain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Religion, World news | 4 Comments

Climate Gulag

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Well, they're right out in the open now. David Suzuki has called for political leaders to be thrown in jail for ignoring the science behind climate change. At a Montreal conference last Thursday, the prominent scientist, broadcaster and Order of … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 7 Comments

Back Off Or I’ll Change Your Channel

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

An Australian man has been sentenced to a year's probation for threatening to blow up Brisbane. With a television remote control. CANBERRA (Reuters) – A drunken man's threat to blow up half a city with his television remote control forced … Continue reading →

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Atlantis Reaches Orbit

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

STS-122 carrying the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory module has attained orbit. Despite earlier  concerns about the weather, Atlantis lifted off at 2:45 EST. With Atlantis safely attaining orbit, NASA mission managers gave the command to proceed with main engine … Continue reading →

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Text Of John McCain’s Speech To CPAC

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Real Clear Politics provides the published text of the Speech John McCain delivered to CPAC today. Go read it, I won't try to excerpt it. I think it was pretty well done. (No video yet that I can find). Tweet

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Springing Into The Sky

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

We find this a bit hard difficult to believe. But an Israeli newspaper is reporting that the Israeli Air Force may soon be giving its pilots Viagra to improve their performance. In the air, that is. JERUSALEM (AFP) – It … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, World news | 4 Comments

Classy, Classy, Classy

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Mitt Romney live at CPAC right now: I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 9 Comments

Romney Folding?

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Might be. The Corner: We are beginning to see signs that Mitt Romney might be preparing to pull out of the Republican race. Everyone is looking for tea leaves from the campaign, and we'll know more about the governor's state … Continue reading →

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This Interplanetary War Is Sponsored By The Beatles

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

The Daily Mail reports that some people are worried that sending messages Across the Universe could lead to A Hard Day's Night. Or something like that. It's not as though Nasa is beaming out the Cheeky Girls back catalogue or … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Space, World news | 8 Comments

Nightfall In Britain

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Here's a news item coming out of Britain that should shock and appall everyone, regardless of political affiliation. The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling the imposition of Sharia law on Britain "unavoidable ." His "reasoning", such as it is should … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Religion, World news | 16 Comments

Changed Game

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Michael Barone notes a very interesting fact today. Every, single candidate, regardless of party, is exactly the same in one major respect: all of their initial campaign strategies failed outright. No exceptions. He details each candidate and their failed strategies … Continue reading →

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Total Lunar Eclipse February 20

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Space.com reports that a total lunar eclipse will be visible over most of North and South America on February 20. Totality will occur at 10:01 EST. It looks to be a very good one, indeed. Mark Wednesday, Feb. 20, on … Continue reading →

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Play The Cards You’re Dealt

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gaius

Daniel Henninger is adding his voice to the growing chorus of people trying to talk conservatives off the ledge. In his column today, he reminds conservatives of their accomplishments over the years – and how they made a difference. He … Continue reading →

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