Daily Archives: April 27, 2008

Tomb

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Gaius

Finally, after 22 years, an International consortium is going to entomb the remains of the Chernobyl reactor. Russia really should have stepped up and done something about this sooner, now that it has huge income from gas and oil, but … Continue reading →

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I Forget… Which One Stands For “Change”?

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Rich Horton

Finally, something that would make the Democratic campaign new and interesting! Clinton to Obama: Let's debate like Lincoln Sen. Hillary Clinton called for a Lincoln-Douglas-style debate with no moderator against her rival, Sen. Barack Obama, who says no more debates … Continue reading →

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Ding Dong

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Gaius

It sure ain't Avon calling. The Telegraph reports on a new trend in home sales parties. No, it isn't food storage systems, makeup, cookware or even sex toys. It's Tasers – marketed to women in home party settings. First there were … Continue reading →

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Off Target

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Gaius

Michael Goodwin points out why the Obama camp is off target with its current racial rhetoric. David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager, sees white racism as a problem in the general election. "The vast, vast majority of voters who would not … Continue reading →

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Losing History

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Gaius

There is a referendum today in Berlin. People are being given a chance to vote in a non-binding referendum on whether the city should close Tempelhof airport. The city planners have refused to be bound by the results, despite the … Continue reading →

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Morning, With Frost

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Gaius

We had frost where I live this morning. These are pictures of the frost on my daughter's car. Tweet

Posted in Because I Felt Like It | 9 Comments