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Date: July 21st, 2007

Congrats, Iraq! Iraqi soccer team advances to semi-finals

21 July, 2007 (15:33) | Human Interest | By: ricjames

The Iraqi soccer team has defeated their opponent, Vietnam, in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup. Congrats to the Iraqi team!

Bush back in the Oval Office. Kos Kids' heads explode as they realize they consider that good news.

21 July, 2007 (15:27) | Politics | By: ricjames

As I mentioned a few posts ago, President Bush handed over the Presidential power to VP Dick Cheney as Bush underwent a medical procedure. The temporary transfer was in accordance with the 25th Amendment. The procedure is over and the President has reclaimed the power of the Presidency. I can imagine the dilemma that faced [...]

The future of electric cars

21 July, 2007 (09:58) | Human Interest, Technology | By: ricjames

I’ve got a post in the making on automotive technology (not one of my areas of expertise but something that’s been brought into my awareness recently) and I’ve been looking at articles dealing with the future of cars. Popular Mechanics has an article up titled, “Electric Cars Could Slash Global Warming by 2050 (but Harm [...]

Reid wants rules changes now that they're not working for him

21 July, 2007 (09:19) | Politics | By: ricjames

Hugh Hewitt’s trusty radio man, Generalissimo Duane, has a wonderful post up at Townhall.com titled, “Harry Reid living and dying by Senate rules.” It’s a tour-de-force highlighting the good Senator’s shift in attitude over changing of Senate rules that just so happens to coincide with whether the rules are working for him or not. (Hint: [...]

Yon dispatches

21 July, 2007 (08:53) | GWOT, The Media | By: ricjames

It’s been a very busy week and I’m glad to reach the weekend so I can recharge and take a few moments to put some thoughts down on this blog. One of the more important items is to make sure as many of my fellow denizens of the ‘sphere as possible get a chance to [...]