Daily Archives: April 22, 2008

Hillary Pulls It Off

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

Hillary Clinton has won the Pennsylvania primary, CNN reports. The margin is slim at the moment with only an 8-point lead with about 50% of the precincts reporting. But she's aliiiiive. Clinton's victory will make a dent in Obama's lead, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments

Four Thousand Holes In Blackburn, Lancashire

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

What does that Beatles lyric have to do with this rather odd story from Britain? Nothing whatsoever other than location, but it came to mind when I read about the battling brothers and a Shepherd's pie. After a day spent drinking, Michael … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 1 Comment

Invasion Of The What Snatchers?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

Apparently, men in Congo are very worried that someone may be out to steal their penis. No, we are not making this up. KINSHASA (Reuters) – Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 5 Comments

Hot And Cold Running Gators

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

A Florida woman was somewhat surprised to find an unusual visitor raiding her kitchen. After all, it's not every night you have an eight foot alligator rummaging for a snack. Sandra Frosti says the gator must have pushed through the … Continue reading →

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Dearth Day

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

Patrick Moore, one of the founders of Greenpeace who left the organization in 1986, explains why he has turned against Greenpeace. It's quite simple, really, it is the dearth of science in the hysterical warnings of the group. Many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Junk Science, Left Wing | 1 Comment

Slamming Bio-Fuelishness

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

I have been writing for quite some time about the biofuel scam and warning that the growing political demands to convert food into fuel would cause serious problems. It seems others are finally waking up to the facts. The willingness … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment | 5 Comments

Panic Hoarding

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Gaius

The New York Sun reports on a trend that is not at all pretty. In some areas of the country, rice, flour and cooking oil are in such short supply that retailers are limiting the amount people can purchase. This … Continue reading →

Posted in News, World news | 6 Comments