Category Archives: Around the Web

What country do we live in again???

Hope the Chicago way doesn’t gain wide spread adoption…

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Where do I donate to the “citizen journalist” legal fund???

ACORN wants to play hardball. Smack it back at them… But that takes resources.

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Creep Factor 10

So, what do you do when adults stop singing your praises…

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BOHICA

The Democrats really do want to screw the little people… I guess they think if you own a home, you must be rich.

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How Uncouth!

The Boob Czar.

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About those violent town hall protests

Never mind…

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Canadian scientist aims to turn chickens into dinosaurs

nothing could go wrong with that idea… 2 questions: will a 12 guage slug take them down, and will they taste like chicken??

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Photo Evidence

The Mob of paid Republican operatives identified. h/t Instapundit

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Obama poster explained

By Jim Treacher.   Do I have to say more?

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How the GOP Should Win the Climate Fight

If only more people listened to Jon Henke.

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To PAYGO or to NO-PAYGO?

Bryan Pick makes a great point on why the GOP should accept Obama’s limited Paygo

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Whitehouse.gov Blog is Ballsy

Whitehouse.gov touts to us President Obama’s committment to the PAYGO principle.

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Medical Advice

While you’re still not taking medical advice from the Huffington Post, also avoid it from Oprah.

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Georgian Mutiny Put Down

Georgia has stopped a tank battalion mutiny. Naturally the Russians are suspected of being behind it. I’ve been wondering if President Obama will continue support for Georgia, and cause the ire of a belligerent Russia.

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Fed To Bailout NY Yankees

Admit it, you had to think for a second about whether this was serious or not didn’t you?

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New Zealand’s Sign on the Door

No Fatties.

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What Does Fidelity Want From Barney Frank?

It’s a very good question to ask. Keep an eye on Frank’s regulatory reform bill to find out. instapundit

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Quick Tip Reminder

Still never take health advice from the Huffington Post. (previous quick tip here)

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Cost of Anger

Instapundit reader on the cost of anger. Glenn, you pose the question of what happened to Janeane Garofalo between 2003 and now. I’d submit that it takes a lot of energy to be that angry: it uses you up, consumes … Continue reading

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Jedi Patrol in Scotland

According to this report there’s jedi on patrol in the Scotland Strathclyde Police force. I’m not sure how safe I’d feel. Haven’t noticed a whole lotta peace and calm following jedi around.

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Health Care Costs

Megan McArdle looks at why health care costs so much. Plus an anecdote on why they will continue to grow. (we keep costs low here at ASHC by outsourcing our health care blogging to Megan)

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Tradeoffs

Megan McArdle looks at “Why don’t we have more green products?“

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Quick Tip

Never take health advice from The Huffington Post.

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Some Fusion News

Some fusion news today via Instapundit.

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Not a Scientific Survey

It’s all about avoiding Obama’s tax plan… And is that fair?

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The Meaning of Sarah Palin

A sort of balanced look at what Sarah Palin was, and became to other people.

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Christopher Hitchens and the Battle of Beirut

Christopher Hitchens was beat up by Syrian Nazis recently. Read a firsthand account from Michael Totten. And maybe consider a donation to help pay for Michael’s excellent reporting work while you’re there.

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When Crackpots War

Happened into a video on YouTube alleging that Ronpaul is actually a “luciferian” member of the dastardly and super-secret Illuminati / Freemason / Roman Catholic / CFR world conspiracy. Many Ronpaulists of course support Paul because they believe him to … Continue reading

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I’m Not Sure What’s Going on Here

but I’m pretty sure it’s awesome.

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BOHICA

There’s a lot that can be said about the “stimulus bill” winding it’s way through our legislative process, but nothing compares with just seeing what’s in the bill. McQ over at QandO does a good job of breaking it down … Continue reading

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There But for the Grace of God

go I.

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Unreasonable fear of Sarah

Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?

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Three years undercover with the identity thieves

An interesting look at the hidden world of identity fraud.

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Is Our Universe a Hologram?

Scientists may have accidentally discovered an indication that it is, but warn it’s still way to early to tell.

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Bringing Sight to the Poor

with do it yourself adjustible strength glasses.No optician needed.

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Obama Stimulus Plan

A before and after look.

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This Certainly Explains

the Government we have in DC.

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Whatever Happened to Municipal Wifi?

GMU Law Professor, and sometimes Reason contributor Thomas W. Hazlett looks at what happened to the myriad of “free municipal wifi” promises from cities a few years ago.

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Calendar Girl

The 2009 Sarah Palin calendar has become the top selling office product on Amazon. Don’t bother trying to order, they’re already sold out.

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Against Poodle

Count me among those who think it’s damned ridiculous for the president of the United States to have a poodle for a pet. While Bush’s Scottish Terrier’s personality was entertaining, who can forget Putin’s words to Bush when he introduced … Continue reading

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The New Republicans

Steven Lee relaunches his fine student political site The New Republicans.

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Questioning Obama on Blagojevich

Hypothetically imagining he had the power to subpoena the president-elect, Michael Isikoff identifies the top five questions the public requires answers to relative to Mr. Obama’s knowledge of, or involvement with, Governor Blagojevich’s criminal misconduct.

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How Fascism Happens

All it really takes to get you to ignore the concentration camps right in front you of your eyes and turn you into a robot, is to say “hey, look at this.” That certainly wasn’t the purpose of this video, … Continue reading

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Words in Congress

Over the past sixty days, Harry Reid has been the most vocal person in the congressional record. The top two words he has used are “Republican” and “Republicans.” Republican Jeff Sessions has been the second most vocal person, using the … Continue reading

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Cool Image of Venus

NASA captures this small movie of the solar wind stripping away the atmosphere of Venus. Very cool looking. (HT: Phil Plait)

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Jumping Ship

The naval nerds at Information Dissemination are unimpressed with Juan Garcia, Obama’s pick for Navy Secretary. They had been hoping for some substantial change in policy and strategic direction, and consider the relatively obscure Mr. Garcia a vote for the … Continue reading

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Penalty of Vision

One of the finer moments from Carl Sagan’s old Cosmos series, the persecution of Kepler.

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Amsterdam’s Fading Red Light

In a blow to social libertarians, the prodigal country of Holland is finally taking steps to scrap legal prostitution and drug sales, citing widespred social decay and crime.

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Kiss the Girls

Georgie Porgie, puddin’ and pie. I don’t think they were crying, but once I noticed, it just sort of stood out in this video of George Bush in Iraq, that he’s kissing the girls. Usually on the temple. h/t Instapundit.

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A Leftblogger Veto

After the John Brennan experience, Obama is having trouble finding qualified intelligence experts who are ideologically acceptable to liberal bloggers. Pleased to see we have our security priorities in the right place.

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