Category Archives: World news

Carbon Jackboots

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Gaius

Mark Steyn on carbon fascism from jet-setting bureaucrats: In order to save the planet from global roasting, it seems entirely reasonable to ask Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peasant to subordinate their freedom of movement to an annual “carbon allowance” preventing … Continue reading →

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Is That CRU Or Crew?

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Gaius

As in mafia crew? Christopher Booker is warning that there appears to be a preemptive whitewashing of the CRU scandal. They must not be allowed to gather their cronies and co-conspirators and stonewall this scandal. What is tragically evident from … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Environment, Media, World news | 3 Comments

Your Aluminum Finish, Slightly Diminished

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Gaius

An odd little story out of Venezuela. Despite (or maybe because of) the antics of (T)hugo Chavez, Venezuelans are flocking to plastic surgeons. Going into debt to get a nip and tuck or a boob job: “There is never a … Continue reading →

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What ObamaCare Will Bring

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Gaius

No, the Democrats will not be smarter or better with their schemes for health care. They will drag us right down a road others have already traveled. And you and yours will pay for it. The scandal of filthy and … Continue reading →

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Exposure

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Gaius

Or why a relatively tiny place like Dubai could be big trouble for the American banking system. And while UK banks, such as Standard Chartered, HSBC (HBC), Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Barclays (BCS) are much more exposed to … Continue reading →

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Gazing Lovingly Into The Pool

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Gaius

Toby Harndon on the narcissist in chief: There was one world leader absent for today’s commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Surprisingly enough, it’s President Barack Obama, who found time last year to give … Continue reading →

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Hi! I’m Not Dead Yet!

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Gaius

Gordon “Toast” Brown and his government, such as it is, released convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Al Megrahi on “compassionate” grounds because the bomber had three months to live. That was in August. Instead, three months later, Megrahi was just released … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Gaius

…The Western media would have been rolling on the floor laughing at the latest claim from the Chinese. Now, however, the claims of the Chinese government that they made it snow are treated as straight news. The unusually early snow … Continue reading →

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Never Before

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Gaius

According to The Daily Mail, it has never before (in recorded history) snowed this early in Austria – but it is doing so today. In the freezing foothills of Montana, a distinctly bitter blast of revolution hangs in the air. … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, World news | 9 Comments

The Moon And Sixpence Stuck Pants

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Gaius

Ever had what you thought at the time was an absolutely brilliant response to some perceived outrage that in retrospect seemed – well – stupid? We suspect a certain “lunar explorer” in Germany feels that way today: A German man … Continue reading →

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When Even The Left Cringes

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Gaius

Jennifer Rubin: Mickey Kaus is cringing also. And the AP’s Jennifer Loven is stumped, verging on incredulous. Even the Huffington Post is somewhat mortified. In fact, liberals seems more upset on some level than conservatives, because I think the Left … Continue reading →

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The Mendacity Of Hope

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Gaius

I heard this first thing this morning when news broke on NPR. The Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded Barack Obama this year’s prize. Since nominations had to be in by about 12 days after Obama took office, the award … Continue reading →

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Wow. I Just Can’t Wait For A Public Option!

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Gaius

How about you? A plumber whose arm was left twisted grotesquely out of shape in an accident ten months ago has had an operation to correct it ‘cancelled four times’. Torron Eeles, 50, has been left unable to work since … Continue reading →

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Redecorating With Flare

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Gaius

No, that is not a typo. Japanese researchers have discovered a new, anti-Wi-Fi paint that will keep your neighbors from leeching off your wireless: Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict … Continue reading →

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Moronomics

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Gaius

Please pee before boarding your flight: A Japanese airline, All Nippon Airways, has started asking its passengers to visit the lavatory before boarding, in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions. All Nippon Airways (ANA) reasons that empty bladders means lighter … Continue reading →

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