Monthly Archives: October 2007

The Beginning of the End for Analog TV

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Thanos

In February 2009 broadcasters will stop broadcasting in Analog, and if you have an analog television still you will need to get a converter box to receive the signal. In preparation for that Best Buy has announced that it will stop … Continue reading →

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Terrorism Links to Youth Riots in the Netherlands

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Thanos

While the general press in Amsterdam are characterizing the latest spate of riots in Amsterdam as perpetrated by “criminals”, “youths”, and “youth gangs”, there’s more to it than that. While those statements are true, nonetheless the youths are mostly Morroccan, and … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Update: Caretaker Government Being Set up

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Thanos

In the approach to the elections Durrani has announced that they are setting up a “non-political” caretaker government to oversee functions, and to ensure that the elections come off ok . Many assembly terms will be up at that point … Continue reading →

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Those Darned Leaves

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Thanos

It’s that time of year — when you mow your lawn once a week, and it’s still coated with leaves and the grass too long. In the rain the leaves turn into a sodden mass that smothers and rots the grass … Continue reading →

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249 Hsu Donors Revealed

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Thanos

This is just the tip of the iceberg however, without doubt there are more dirty bundlers to look into. Continue reading →

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Harry Reid Less Popular than Bush – In Nevada

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Thanos

Senator Harry Reid, D-Nevada, is less popular with his constituents than President Bush is according to a Las Vegas Review poll. This stands to reason since he is declaring the war lost while we are on the path to winning … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Update: Army Removes Mirali Curfew

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Thanos

In Pakistan the papers are not updated yet because it is Eid holiday, and I expect them to update later today. Right now the pre-Eid shopping frenzy is over and Pakistanis are celebrating with their families. UPDATE: The Army has … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Thanos

. My dad sent this, I couldn’t resist posting…

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Kuwait to Buy Patriot Missiles

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Thanos

In a good strategic move Kuwait will be purchasing Patriot missiles from the US. While I normally do not like it when advanced technology armaments are sold to foreign nations, this case is different. Patriots are defensive technologies, and the … Continue reading →

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Code Pink vs The USMC

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Thanos

Zombietime has a new special report up on the Code Pink protest at the Berkeley recruiting office for the Marine Corps. It’s a must see, sample photo to the left. Also please follow the link to the letter written by Captain Richard Lund in response to the protests, it says of lot about the great folks who are defending our country and our ideals. Continue reading →

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