Daily Archives: December 13, 2008

Wipeout

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gaius

The Independent reports that many victims of Bernard Madoff’s gigantic Ponzi scheme still do not know that they are now destitute. In fact, I have been a little surprised at how little coverage a $50 billion scam has been getting … Continue reading →

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A “Team Of Rivals” Irony

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gaius

There is a huge irony playing out as Hillary Clinton supporters are bashing – hard – the lack of experience of Caroline Kennedy to assume Hillary’s Senate seat if Clinton is confirmed as Secretary of State. “Caroline Kennedy, although I’m … Continue reading →

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The Case Of The Missing Rat Sign

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gaius

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that someone has been removing rat warning signs. Or at least one of them. The signs are posted by the city of Chicago after rat poison has been laid in an area. The signs have text … Continue reading →

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Mystery In The Lake

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gaius

Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville have located yet another shipwreck in Lake Ontario. This time it is an amazingly preserved wreck of a “dagger-board” schooner, thought to be about 200 years old. The problem is that there is no record … Continue reading →

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Dominoes

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gaius

The extent of the damage caused by gigantic Ponzi scheme revealed yesterday with the arrest of Bernard Madoff is only beginning to be assessed. But it looks bad – very bad. New potential victims emerged of Wall Street veteran Bernard … Continue reading →

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