Daily Archives: February 8, 2008

Energy Crisis? What Energy Crisis?

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Jim Lynch has solved the energy crisis, global warming AND what to do with people who cannot MoveOn in one swell foop! He is, as he modestly notes, a frickin’ genius! Tweet

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The Chopppers Of Waterloo

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Napoleon breakfasted off silver at Le Caillou, the house where he had spent the night. When Soult suggested that Grouchy should be recalled to join the main force, Napoleon said, "Just because you have all been beaten by Wellington, you … Continue reading →

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Bishops Calling For Resignation Of Rowan Williams

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Anglican Bishops – and quite a lot of other people – are demanding that Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams resign his post over his call to implement Sharia law in Britain. The people denouncing Williams include a fairly large number … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, World news | 4 Comments

Cujoronimo III: Labs Bounce

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Well, he actually isn't named Cujo and, of course, we've reported on more than one plummeting dog here at Blue Crab Boulevard (and a few other things as well ). But Jet, a black lab decided he could fly. And … Continue reading →

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What Did The Leper Say To The Candidate?

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

"Welcome to Arkansas." There is a severe outbreak of leprosy spreading in Arkansas. Yes, you read that right. Leprosy. SPRINGDALE – The medical community is warning the public: a leprosy outbreak in Springdale could blossom into an epidemic, if something … Continue reading →

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“Like Walking Into Hell”

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

That is how Joyce Baker, a woman who rushed to help victims of a sugar refinery explosion in Georgia described the scene after the blast erupted. Six people were missing Friday after the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia, … Continue reading →

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Aliens Bombard Alberta

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Oh sure, the authorities are blaming it on a passing airplane, but we suspect it is the aliens again. A woman in Clagary, Alberta narrowly missed being hit by chunks of what is being described as "frozen liquid" when the … Continue reading →

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Berkeley Surrenders

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

The mayor of Berkeley and two members of the city council appear to be backing away from their anti-Marine stance.  BERKELEY, Calif. — As six Republican senators devised a plan to yank $2.3 million in federal funding for Berkeley programs, … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Biofuels Do More Harm Than Good

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Regular readers know I have been pointing this out for quite some time now. But two new studies finally admit that biofuels are worse for the environment – and produce more greenhouse gas – than fossil fuel. These studies for … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment | 4 Comments

Does Hillary Know How To Lose?

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gaius

Peggy Noonan asks that question in her column today in the Wall Street Journal. Does Hillary know how to take a failure, a loss with grace and dignity? Yesterday, Mitt Romney gave a lesson in class in the way in … Continue reading →

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