Daily Archives: May 4, 2008

An Unkindness Of Ravens

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Gaius

A group of crows is collectively known as a "murder". A group of ravens, on the other hand, is called an "unkindness." Ravens in Britain have suddenly become very unkind, indeed. Large flocks of ravens been attacking and killing newborn lambs. High … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 5 Comments

Political Blogging Is A Cruel Mistress

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Rich Horton

Case in point today from the Daily Kos: With a handful of exceptions, many members of the press refuse to hold McCain to the standards against which the Democratic candidates are being measured.  Accordingly, McCain has galloped by stumbles that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere | 5 Comments

“Global Warming” Jumps The Shark, Literally

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Rich Horton

Just when you thought it was safe to read The Guardian: Surge in fatal shark attacks blamed on global warming Three decades have passed since the movie Jaws sent terrified bathers scrambling out of the ocean. But as any beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Junk Science | 7 Comments

Gunday Morning

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Gaius

A. Uberti single-action Cattleman Hombre in .45 caliber Long Colt. This is a replica of the 1873 Colt Single-Action Army, more commonly known as the Peacemaker. Tweet

Posted in Ordnance | 3 Comments

No Landslide This Time

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Gaius

Well, Barack Obama won in Guam, but not by the margins he's had in other places. This time he won by a whopping seven votes. Really.   WASHINGTON – Even the voters on tiny Guam are split when it comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Commencement Advice

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Gaius

Before you pick up that diploma, P.J. O'Rourke has some grand advice before you leave the ivory tower. So now, it's my job to give you advice. But I'm thinking: You're finishing 16 years of education, and you've heard all … Continue reading →

Posted in The Ivory Tower | 2 Comments