Monthly Archives: January 2009

Hammer Fall

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Gaius

The Israeli Army has begun ground operations into the Gaza Strip. Initial reports from both Israel and Gaza indicated that Israel Defense Forces troops had killed dozens of Hamas gunmen as they traded heavy fire upon entering the Strip. “The … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 2 Comments

Media Making It Worse

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Gaius

77% of Americans believe that the media’s reporting is making the economic situation in this country worse. The percentage is the same for men and women and virtually constant across income demographics. The US survey of 1000 adults was conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | 3 Comments

The Crazy Uncle We All Wish We had

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Gaius

The one with a Bugatti worth millions of dollars left to us. A British family is clearing out the estate left by an uncle. In the garage of the home was a 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante. Only 17 of … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 3 Comments

Polar Bear Plunge Canceled – Due To Ice

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Gaius

Loyal, if somewhat odd, participants in the 19th annual Splash and Dash in Racine, Wisconsin were disappointed today. Organizers had to call off the event due to what is described as a “wall of ice” that made conditions unsafe for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

A Notable Lack Of Notable Achievements

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Gaius

The Chicago Sun-Times weighs in on the appointment of Roland Burris to the Senate by disgraced governor Rod “Sell ‘em High” Blagojevich. Nor does Burris’ appointment hurt Blagojevich if there happen to be African Americans on Blagojevich’s jury, according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Gaius

May 2009 be a good year for you and yours. Tweet

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