December 20, 2004 – 2:39 pm
What is it nowadays with people saying "I’m Sorry?" It seems to me, from my perch in the crow’s nest, that some people don’t understand when to say "I’m sorry." Take these blighters, for example: Two Albanians who held 23 passengers hostage at gunpoint inside an Athens bus have apologised for their actions. Hmm. "I’m […]
December 19, 2004 – 10:10 pm
MS damage repair mechanism found Scientists have identified a gene which controls the body’s ability to repair the nerve damage inflicted by diseases like multiple sclerosis. I hope that it all works out. Article here. Why is this not big news with the US MSM’s?
December 18, 2004 – 4:25 pm
Was having a forum conversation, regarding a private newspaper company publishing customized Bibles this Sunday. The Gazette of Colorado Springs, Colo., plans to include customized Bibles with all copies of its home-delivered newspapers this Sunday, a staffer confirmed to E&P Friday afternoon. The International Bible Society is paying the Gazette $36,000 to distribute the New […]
December 18, 2004 – 1:21 pm
Seems as if old Jacques was asleep at the radar: French utility workers are struggling to restore electricity supplies after a hurricane-force storm left six people dead and thousands without power. The storm hit Paris without warning and lasted only a few minutes, but caused havoc there and across the north. The Eiffel Tower and […]
December 17, 2004 – 7:46 pm
The SFGate has an editorial about the need for a Federal Shield Law for reporters, to protect their sources. FREEDOM OF the press is under assault in this country. The battle centers on whether journalists can be compelled — under threat of incarceration — to reveal the identity of anonymous sources. In our view, any […]
December 16, 2004 – 1:00 am
And one that hasn’t even bothered to do his research. Let’s look at the headline: Canada Goes To Hell Legal pot? Legal gay marriage? Universal health care? What’s next, free porn and candy? Avast, Mr. Morford, Canada already has a universal health care system. Interesting headline regarding Canada supposedly about to legalize gay marriage. Because […]
December 15, 2004 – 11:38 pm
Jimmy Walter has spent more than $3 million promoting a conspiracy theory the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States were "an inside job" and he is offering more cash to anyone who proves him wrong. The millionaire activist is so convinced of a government cover-up he is offering a $100,000 reward to any […]
December 15, 2004 – 7:47 am
Seems that Cuba is a little upset about some Christmas decorations at the US compound in Cuba. It is not an embassy, since we do not have official relations with them: Cuba’s most senior US diplomat says he has been warned by the government of serious consequences unless he takes down Christmas decorations in Havana. […]
December 15, 2004 – 7:33 am
Ok, a friend of mine asked me to stop bashing the French for just one post. I said, "the one about the bridge wasn’t all that bad." She said "just one nice post." OK. So, what is good about the French? And I mean this in complete seriousness. French Bread French Coffee French Wine French […]
December 14, 2004 – 5:57 pm
Wow, I am impressed: The world’s highest road bridge has been inaugurated in southern France by President Jacques Chirac. The Millau bridge over the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains is more than 300m (984ft) high – taller even than the country’s Eiffel Tower. How long until they surrender it to birds? That was […]
