This was published a few years ago but is still just as applicable today. Sadly.
Return of the Count
On Thursday, John Gormley hosted Michael Ignatieff (mp3) on his show. Interesting interview, I’ll probably buy and read his book.
Odd juxtapose happening if anyone has been paying attention to the world that Liberals inhabit.
There is a very different narrative about Ignatieff now than they offered to Canadians up to May, 2011.
But yeah, the CPC is evil incarnate. Or something.
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Today we’ll feature something that has nothing at all to do with current events, The first 10 minutes of Part 1/6 of the BBC’s Ancient Rome The Rise and Fall of an Empire. The rest of Part 1/6 are there too, as is the whole of the series, if you’re inclined.
Health.gov v0.4b
Obama’s MMORPG is having a patch weekend. One can probably safely assume that all saved games from v0.3b will be incompatible with the new version.
Meanwhile in Kentucky, the EULA is startling. Via @DRUDGE_REPORT.
“Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy,” the disclaimer reads. “Any or all uses of this system and all files on the system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized state government and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized officials of other agencies, both domestic and foreign.”
Honey, I Finished The Internet
Cow racing, Palakkad, India.
This place is like California in the 50s
It can really take some getting used to– seeing children out riding their bicycles
You call this a shutdown?
The latest big scare – perpetrated by proponents of big government is the so called “shutdown” of the US government. Yes, it will start becoming a more significant problem by mid November when the US won’t be able to cover some interest payments on the debt – given that right now tax revenue doesn’t even cover interest on the current debt and entitlement spending. But right now..no – to borrow from Shakespeare it is much ado about nothing.
Everyone wants to play with the Canadian Space Agency
China wants the space arm technology and the Swiss want a launch and recovery site.
Both to do exactly the same thing.
What, they never watch television?
A young Finnish female activist is a vegan and unable to eat prison food, Paikacheva said, adding that prison officials had denied her request for vitamins to be delivered to her.
Several non-smoking activists also complain of being placed in cells with chain-smokers.
First world problems.
Maybe now they understand just what the Ezra meant when he wrote, Ethical Oil.
HealthCare. . .404
We just got rid of the registry.
Why on earth would PMSH think we need another?
CALGARY — The feds say they’re also examining possible further uses for DNA, as Calgary’s top cop pushes for permission to collect DNA samples upon suspects’ arrests.
On Wednesday, Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson said he’d like to see legislation amended to allow police to collect DNA samples upon a person’s arrest in order to clear cases faster.
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Filling in for EBD while he’s AFK on a super-duper secret mission.
For all the conservatives worried that the Republicans will be blamed for the gov’t shutdown, or that they’ll cave, or that the world is spinning out of control, “The Birth of the Blues”, The Rat Pack, 1965 with guest appearance by Johnny Carson.
Lighten up!
Are We Still A Member Of This Thing?
Iran’s representative will replace Norwegian diplomat Knut Langeland. The position’s duties include relaying information and reports on disarmament and armament activities between the committee and the General Assembly.
H/t: Chris
O, Sweet Saint Of San Andreas
Hear my prayer.
H/t: peterj
Heh.
Given our recent accomplishments on the field, this may be too much, but it is funny.
H/t: Greg
Whoa, we’ve misread that dude.
Breaking: Shots fired at Capitol
Twitchy has it
Please refrain from making assumptions, we all know how accurate early reports tend to be.
The Grauniad And Killers…
…those of a certain political persuasion preferred:
The Guardian and Left-wing mass murderers: a love story
Inspiring, Incredible & Bloody Impressive
The extraordinary life of Richie Parker, who overcame being born without arms to become a chassis and body component designer for Hendrick Motorsports.