Daily Archives: March 16, 2008

Skiing Into June

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Gaius

Another note on the winter we are having here in the US. Ski areas all across the country are extending their seasons – at least one will still have slopes open into the month of June. The snow, says one … Continue reading →

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Winter Lingers On

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Gaius

Yet another winter storm is pummeling southern California and the west today as the jet stream dips far down to the south. In fact, Accuweather is predicting that the loop in the jet stream will actually move all the way … Continue reading →

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It Must Be War Analogy Day In The Media

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Gaius

Jeff Jacoby uses another war and a different analogy today in his column . He points out that General George S. Patton, Jr. would not think much of today's Democratic presidential candidates. Because Patton was not tolerant of people who … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Great War

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Gaius

The Politico calls the phase of the Democratic nomination process they are entering trench warfare, World War One style. There are too few delegates left to be chosen to put either Obama or Clinton over the top and so a … Continue reading →

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