Daily Archives: January 27, 2006

Joke of the Day

Posted on January 27, 2006 by glasscastle

Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: “Yesterday, three Brazilian soldiers were killed in an accident.” “OH NO!” the President exclaims. “That’s terrible!” His staff sit stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching … Continue reading →

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Sites Google Censors in China

Posted on January 27, 2006 by glasscastle

A fascinating side-by-side comparison of actual current search results from the new Google China service and the regular Google search the rest of the world gets. The results are displayed as graphics side by side to searches including "Falun Gong" … Continue reading →

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The Heart Keeps Pumping

Posted on January 27, 2006 by glasscastle

Chevron Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit climbed 20 percent to $4.14 billion, a company record that continued the most prosperous stretch in the oil company’s 126-year history as it capitalizes on high fuel prices that are squeezing consumers and ruffling politicians. Its … Continue reading →

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Reaping the Whirlwind

Posted on January 27, 2006 by glasscastle

GAZA (Reuters) – Hamas and Fatah gunmen exchanged fire on Friday in political turmoil as the long-dominant Fatah faction was threatened with a violent backlash from within after its crushing election defeat by the Islamic militant group. Hamas, whose shock … Continue reading →

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