Monthly Archives: July 2010

Smart Conservation

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Oscar Gordon

From the Economist.  Basically, protected lands should be chosen based on the biodiversity being protected, not the natural beauty.  Conservationists should sell of land that has little biodiversity and use the funds to buy up land that has more. It’s … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 07/07/10

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Phil Kadath

Uncle put up a quick “thinky” piece yesterday on the topic of freewill and the cancellation of individual liberty for the individual’s “own good”. Well, moments earlier, I was at Samizdata where I saw today’s QotD It will be found … Continue reading →

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The walls don’t have ears

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Phil Kadath

But the lampposts do. Surveillance system monitors conversations A controversial covert surveillance system that records the public’s conversations is being used in Britain. The technology, called Sigard, monitors movements and speech to detect signs of threatening behaviour. Its designers claim … Continue reading →

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Speaking Out

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Phil Kadath

Sound Politics made mention that Arthur Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute will be speaking at the Seattle Townhall next Monday evening. $5 at the door. If had any hopes that I could fit either of my vehicles in a … Continue reading →

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Numismatists take note

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Phil Kadath

Your precious metal purchases are now the business of the Obamanation. Passage by Congress of the national health care legislation has had an unintended consequence to the nation’s coin collectors, vest-pocket dealers who buys and sells coins, and larger dealers … Continue reading →

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If soccer were like this, the NFL would be toast

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Alaska

I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy Chris Willis’ vocals. Seeing him live a few years ago was an unexpected revelation — we’d never heard of him before. Originally a gospel singer, he hooked up with David Guetta and the … Continue reading →

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QOTD

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Oscar Gordon

I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves, and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it … Continue reading →

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June e_Postal Match Results

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Phil Kadath

I am glad to say that the entries were pretty damn great. Congratulations to all who took up the challenge. It was a difficult target with even more difficult instructions. Class One Mr. Borland       – S&W 617 .22LR … Continue reading →

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My Diaper is Full… of Chic

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Alaska

Now that my generation’s old enough to be running and managing ad agencies, you’re getting lots more stuff like this. Which is a Good Thing for our funny bones. Crank the sound for the full effect.

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Have a happy and safe 4th

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Phil Kadath

There’ll be a finger count when we all come back tomorrow. Those with too few and/or burns will be laughed at.

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