Daily Archives: June 28, 2008

More Vital Governmental Interests

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Rich Horton

Hot on the heels of the "Great Salt Debate" and the "Kiwi Conundrum" comes the "Swedish Snub"! An eight-year-old boy has sparked an unlikely outcry in Sweden after failing to invite two of his classmates to his birthday party. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Masterminds, Insanity | 5 Comments

You, There! Step Away From The Kiwis!

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

Well, it must be the night for British insanity. Close on the heels of the last post, comes this gem from Britain. Government inspectors in Britain have turned away a shipment of kiwi fruit – for being about one millimeter (or four … Continue reading →

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Well, Hello, Nanny

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

Local councils in Britain have decreed that individuals need to be told how much salt they are allowed apply to their fish and chips. Accordingly, they have taken it upon themselves – at taxpayer expense – to give fish and chip sellers … Continue reading →

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Jobs. Good Ones.

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

Patrick Moore, a founder of Greenpeace, has been mentioned here at Blue Crab Boulevard several times in the past. Moore is now an eloquent spokesman in favor of nuclear power. He is now the co-chair of an advocacy group called … Continue reading →

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One Vote

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

Glenn Reynolds, writing in The New York Post, discusses the very narrow decision by the US Supreme Court affirming an individual right to keep and bear arms. The "victory" for gun rights was made with a single vote. I confess … Continue reading →

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Volcano Madness

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

Scientists were surprised to find that their theories of how undersea volcanoes behave were wrong. It seems that even when the volcanoes are miles deep, they can erupt explosively and spew rock, lava and megatons of hot gases. Even under … Continue reading →

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Misery In Missouri

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Gaius

The town of Winfield, Missouri has been evacuated after a levee holding back the Mississippi River failed. Despite a huge effort by residents, in the end, the river won the battle and roared through a 20 foot wide breech. Floodwaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 3 Comments