Daily Archives: June 10, 2008

Two Modest Suggestions

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Gaius

Apparently, some of the less hinged protesters who are already planning their disruption of the Democratic National Convention are terribly afraid of a completely nonexistent weapon being used against them. Actually, they are afraid of two weapons. No, not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 14 Comments

Club McMurdo

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Gaius

One of the very last things to be shipped into the McMurdo US Antarctic research station before the winter set in was a small, but apparently vital supply: 16,500 condoms. There are about 125 people stationed there during the winter months. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 4 Comments

Bring Out Your Dead – Part Two

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Gaius

Last month, I noted the ethical problems associated with New York City's plan to have organ retrieval ambulances standing by to harvest (or keep ready to harvest) the organs of people who die in the city. Well, there's a reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas | 3 Comments

Will The Crickets Continue To Chirp?

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Rich Horton

Okay, the claim is made that the editors at Newsweek have libeled Joe Lieberman at the deliberate behest of the Obama campaign (see here and here.)  To this point, Newsweek has made no response. Is it because: The charge is … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Gaius

The Midwest is bracing for still more rain while a hiker has died on Mount Ranier – after becoming stranded in a blizzard. In June. Ranger Sandi Kinzer the three went on a day hike Monday and got caught in … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 4 Comments

“Hey Mom, I’m Going To The Record Shop.”

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Rich Horton

Turns out we might see more actual "records" in our music retailers soon: Retailers giving vinyl records another spin It was a fortuitous typo for the Fred Meyer retail chain. This spring, an employee intending to order a special CD-DVD edition … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 9 Comments