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British Sniper Sets Record
A British Army Marksman has set a record for a confirmed kill – 1.5 miles. See this Sky News story for details.
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A Hearty Endorsement
This article is the best thing I’ve seen in along time. The 50 Most Loathsome People of 2008 is a list I can really get behind. This article is filled with succinct, accurate descriptions of all the people we love to hate. Especially delicious is number 43 — You.
You think it’s your patriotic duty to [...]
Worst Place in the World
Unemployment is at a 14 year high. Banks and insurance companies are failing. Thousands of homeowners are in foreclosure. Our schools, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure are failing. But at least we don’t live in the worst place in the world right now.
Earlier this week, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said 3,000 more UN peacekeeping [...]
Dutch Love Beer
In 1994 the World Cup came to Orlando/Central Florida. I saw up close how much the Dutch love their beer. It was not pretty. I’m not surprised to see this:
Spyker has teamed up with Heineken to launch the first-ever Formula One-themed sports bar in the Netherlands, while also agreeing to work together at the track, [...]
Written by Cicero
Section 1.10.32 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum”, written by Cicero in 45 BC“Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut [...]
The Bulls
The other night I was asked if I was watching the World Cup. Alas, no, I’m not interested in soccer.There are a few really crazy European sports I’m into however.
Formula One Auto Racing
Tour De France Bicycle Racing
Running of the Bulls
Today is the first day of the 2006 Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.Here’s a [...]
