Daily Archives: February 9, 2008

I’ve Seen The Bright Lights Of Memphis…

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

..And the Commodore Hotel. I linked a video of Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat performing Dixie Chicken.  One commenter noted that it wasn't quite the same without Lowell George. (Maybe different, but still good, mind you.) Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video | 1 Comment

Coterminous Stakeholder Engagement

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

Local government councils in Britain have just been told to lay off the heavy frosting of jargon they layer on every official communication to the people they purport to serve. They have, in fact, been warned off by the official … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 6 Comments

Upside Down

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

When the British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis marched out to surrender to the Continental Army commanded by George Washington at Yorktown, the regimental bands reportedly played a song that was old even then, The World Turned Upside Down. That … Continue reading →

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Panic In Hillaryland?

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The Telegraph is reporting that Hillary Clinton advisors are in a state of panic because they anticipate that Barack Obama will win today's primary contests. Hillary Clinton’s most senior advisers are in a state of “panic” about her presidential prospects … Continue reading →

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Killer Snow In Kashmir

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The Indian administered Kashmir has been cut off for five days now, with heavy snows blocking the road. At least 20 people are dead with 10 more missing. The heavy snowfall has caused avalanches in many areas, adding to the … Continue reading →

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Rowan Williams Does The Backstroke

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The Archbishop of Canterbury is attempting to back away from the controversy he started with his comments that Sharia law in Britain seemed "unavoidable." At this point, he appears to be trying to head off the people who are demanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, World news | 4 Comments

There’s Cold In Them Thar Hills

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The United States Patent and Trademark Office ha, apparently, settled a long-running battle by awarding the title of "Icebox of the Nation" to International Falls, Minnesota. That may finally end the counterclaim by Fraser, Colorado.  INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – International … Continue reading →

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The Winter Of Their Discontent

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

The Chicago Tribune notes that the extremely harsh winter that has gripped Iran this year should cause Iran's rulers real trouble in the upcoming elections – if only the elections were free and fair. Unfortunately, the elections are neither and … Continue reading →

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The Mess They’re In

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

Dan Balz at the Washington Post points out just how bad a problem the Democrats have because of the sanctions imposed by the DNC on Michigan and Florida. Stripping the two states of their delegates when they moved their primaries … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Land

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Gaius

On February 21, 1947 Edwin Land demonstrated his Polaroid Land Camera which produced almost instant photos. Now, just shy of the 60 year mark, Polaroid has announced the end of the technology and is closing the last factories that were … Continue reading →

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