Author Archives: ghubert

Sir Arthur C. Clarke has passed away.

Posted on March 18, 2008 by ghubert

I guess most people remember him for the 2001 series, but I thought his best work was a short story called ‘I Remember Babylon’. He died at the age of 90 and will be missed. Story

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Origin of the Housecat

Posted on February 1, 2008 by ghubert

I read an interesting article today about the origin of the housecat. It seems they traced its beginning to the Middle East. Here is an artist’s rendering of what they probably looked like. Look out Max.

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US Navy to Test Rail Gun

Posted on January 31, 2008 by ghubert

Story

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2007 Darwin Award Winner Announced

Posted on January 11, 2008 by ghubert

It would not be enjoyable to use Guinness this way. And the winner is………

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Merry PChristmas

Posted on December 13, 2007 by ghubert

Politically correct nativity scene.

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Oh the Humanity!!! Why, why, why??!!

Posted on November 29, 2007 by ghubert

Story. Scott, brace yourself. BTW, it wasn’t you, was it?

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Just soooo many issues in this story.

Posted on November 16, 2007 by ghubert

Homeowner shoots burglars, survivor is charged with murder, NAACP gets involved…….. Read all about it.

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Agree or Disagree?

Posted on October 27, 2007 by ghubert

The 10 Manliest guns in the world.

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Sammy, you need to show this guy how it’s done.

Posted on October 10, 2007 by ghubert

Story 3 shots?! Geez.

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A Couple of Good Quotes from CS Lewis

Posted on October 9, 2007 by ghubert

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity … Continue reading →

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Government at its best.

Posted on October 7, 2007 by ghubert

In a country with millions starving, ten white farmers are prosecuted for growing crops on their farms. Story.

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Teachers with Guns

Posted on September 18, 2007 by ghubert

A teacher in Oregon is suing to be allowed to carry her gun to work. Story.

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Finally a holiday we can get behind…. and on top of…..etc

Posted on August 15, 2007 by ghubert

Russia has a national conception day. Story

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Heh

Posted on August 7, 2007 by ghubert

Apparently he had a beef with Verizon’s math, so……..

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NYC Sues Georgia Gun Dealers

Posted on July 27, 2007 by ghubert

An article in this week’s Creative Loafing goes over the attempts by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to hold Georgia gun dealers accountable for NY crime. Surprisingly, the article is objectively written.

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