Monthly Archives: November 2005

Pirates Repelled by Sonic Weapon

The crew of a luxury cruise ship used a sonic weapon that blasts earsplitting noise in a directed beam while being attacked by a gang of pirates off Africa this weekend, the cruise line said Monday. The Seabourn Spirit had … Continue reading

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All News is Local – Somewhere

For a fan of daily newspapers who is also a student and teacher of Media News, the relative vitality of the American printed press is something of a sore spot.  News about the field usually involves declines in circulation, consolidation … Continue reading

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Simpsons Banned in Russia

Russian MPs have given a final warning to TV stations to cut back on violent shows like the Simpsons if they want to avoid censorship. State Duma deputies overwhelmingly voted for a motion warning television channels to cut down on … Continue reading

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Pirates Attack US Cruise Ship

MIAMI (Reuters) – Pirates firing rocket-mounted grenades and machine guns tried to board a U.S.-owned cruise ship in the Indian Ocean on Saturday but the vessel carrying more than 300 people escaped and no one was hurt, its owners said. … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

What if the tables were turned and we were weak and had a natural resource a powerful Islamic nation needed? If this nation invaded us promising to install a good, moral Islamic government, would any of us ever accept that? … Continue reading

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Paris is Burning

What’s happening in France these days is important.  It is the kind of unpredictable, spontaneous event which can change history and upset the most carefully laid plans of mice and men. It is tempting to make jokes about the obdurate … Continue reading

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Damaged Digit Dungeon

The Dowbrigade is currently limited by a swollen and infected right index finger. Extrememly painful, but not yet life-threatening, so no need to see a doctor – yet. However, this IS our clicking finger, making web surfing awkward, and typing … Continue reading

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The Curse of Theo Epstein

"I am still hoping that Theo comes out at 1 o’clock and tells us that he is staying with the Sox" Dan Shaughnessy at 8 this morning on WEEI You can bet your ass he was hoping Theo would change … Continue reading

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