Daily Archives: April 20, 2008

The (Ugly) Birds

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

I've noticed for several years now that there seem to be more buzzards (properly, they are actually vultures) around of late. There have been a number of them flying around the Crabitat. Very large turkey vultures, the ugly ones with the red, … Continue reading →

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An Ill Wind From Europe

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

Folks in London and many other areas of Britain are raising a stink over the smell of overripe manure wafting over them from Europe. Apparently, the foul aromas will continue for at least a couple more days until the winds … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 2 Comments

Summit Down Under

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

Two completely different views of the just-completed "ideas summit" held by Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The Associated Press takes the glowing report route: ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A free-spirited summit aimed at soliciting innovative ideas to strengthen Australia's future … Continue reading →

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Departing Principles

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

When even the Washington Post has to scold the Democrats for their anti-trade policies, you know it has to be bad. They slam the intellectual dishonesty of the Democrats over the Colombian free trade deal pretty hard this morning. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World news | 2 Comments

Parochially Simplistic

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

Mark Steyn hammers at Barack Obama's "small town" comments and points out the logical inconsistencies of the leftist elitism that wants the US to be more like Europe. Steyn is on a roll. Where was I? Oh, yes. In my … Continue reading →

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Unintentional Juxtaposition

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Gaius

I'm sure that the Washington Post didn't do this intentionally, but they still managed to pull off a rather amusing juxtaposition of stories this morning. The irony should make you chuckle – or cry. First headline: Border Fence May Impede … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Environment, World news | 4 Comments