Daily Archives: February 19, 2008

Obama Blowout In Wisconsin

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Unfortunately for the Clinton Campaign, the long night I predicted has been cut short. Or maybe it's fortunate that their misery is minimized. Obama has won Wisconsin in a blowout by what looks to be about a 60-40 margin. Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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CNN: McCain Wins Wisconsin

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

CNN is calling Wisconsin for McCain. While they are not yet calling the Democratic race, they say that exit polling indicates that Obama is ahead there. Other sites right now are predicting an Obama blowout. (CNN) — Sen. John McCain … Continue reading →

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Starving In Spokane

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

No, not a sequel to Sleepless in Seattle. Moose are invading residential areas in Spokane, Washington in search of food. CNN has a video (hopefully the link works properly). There are reportedly dozens of moose sightings each day. Why? Well, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Throw Out Those Old DVDs!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Make body armor out of them. A firefighter was spared a bullet wound when a ricocheting bullet was stopped by a DVD he had in his pocket. WALTERBORO, S.C. – A South Carolina man is thankful for a DVD that … Continue reading →

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Quality Control – Or Lack Thereof

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Algeria is trying to force Russia into taking back 15 new MiG-29 fighter aircraft due to serious flaws in the aircraft. They have also stopped delivery of the other 19 aircraft that were initially ordered. It seems that the Russian … Continue reading →

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Lunar Eclipse Reminder

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Just a reminder that the last total lunar eclipse until 2010 will occur tomorrow night and will be visible over North America, weather permitting. LOS ANGELES – The last total lunar eclipse until 2010 occurs Wednesday night, with cameo appearances … Continue reading →

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Australia’s Pearl Harbor

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

On February 19, 1942 Japanese aircraft attacked the Australian port city of Darwin for the first time. Some 243 civilians and military personnel died in the attacks. The city's air defenses were virtually nonexistent and the Japanese bombers and fighters … Continue reading →

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Snakehead Panic In Britain

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Despite a ban on importing the Asian snakehead fish into the country, a British angler has caught one of the predators in a river there. A two foot long one, in fact. A savage fish deadlier than a piranha that … Continue reading →

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Castro Resigns

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has formally stepped down as president of Cuba as of this morning. HAVANA, Cuba (CNN)  — Fidel Castro announced his resignation as president of Cuba and commander in chief of Cuba's military Tuesday, according to a … Continue reading →

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Toshiba Quits HD DVD Format

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Gaius

Toshiba moved very quickly to cut its losses and has withdrawn the HD DVD format from the market. Sony's Blu-Ray has won the format war. TOKYO — Toshiba said Tuesday it will no longer develop, make or market HD DVD … Continue reading →

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