Wizbang: March 2005 Archives

Quote Of The Day - Exhibit For The Prosecution Edition

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (6)

"I have hugged and kissed hundreds of male and female students out of love and respect because that's the relationship we've developed, but there has never been sexual intent - ever" Brooklyn Tech teacher Steven Ostrin, commenting on allegations that he groped a 15-year old student. He was arrested and... [Full Story]

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More Burger Humor

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (7)

As if Sandy "McBurgler" Burger's guilty plea wasn't enough fun for the day, James Taranto at Best Of The Web has the audio and transcript of a distraught woman calling 911 because a fast food restaurant won't make her cheeseburger correctly. Snopes verified that the call recording is real, though... [Full Story]

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Sandy Berger to Plead Guilty In Pantsgate

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (21)

Remember the story about former national security adviser Sandy Berger stuffing memos he was reviewing in preparation for his 9/11 commission testimony in his pants and sneaking out of the Archives with them? There's a major update to the story.WASHINGTON (AP) - Former national security adviser Sandy Berger will plead... [Full Story]

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Pope's Condition Worsens, Last Rites Given

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (13)

More sad news for Catholics...VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- Pope John Paul II was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church late Thursday night as his health deteriorated, a Vatican source has told CNN. The sacrament does not necessarily mean that the pope is dying. Last rites -- also... [Full Story]

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The Power Of Google

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (19)

Well for one thing it's excellent for debunking bullshit stories like this from The Seattle Times: Snohomish High School calls nickname derogatory; suspends teen for T-shirt By Lynn Thompson An item on the Snohomish School District's Web site refers to the football team's "SnoHo" traditions. And "Snoho Mojo" is both... [Full Story]

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Principles Or Party Line?

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (7)

Sen. Russell Feingold (D-WI) is facing a dilemma, whether to stand on his principles or to vote with his party. Politicians of both parties regularly face these kind of issues, but they're usually well hidden from public view - allowing those who tow toe the party line to avoid the... [Full Story]

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Ted Koppel to Leave 'Nightline'

Posted by Paul · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (4)

The end of an era. ABC's Koppel Leaving 'Nightline' NEW YORK (AP) - Ted Koppel, who has anchored ABC News'"Nightline" since its inception a quarter-century ago, said Thursday he will leave the network when his contract expires at the end of the year. His departure comes at a time of... [Full Story]

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The stupidity's waist-deep and rising

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (19)

Via the Education Wonks' Carnival of Education, I discovered this piece by Joe Gandelman, who wrote about this story in the New York Daily News. Go and give it a read, then come back here. I've lost track of the sheer volume of dumbassery inherent in this story. Let me... [Full Story]

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Theresa Marie Schiavo (1963-2005)

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (77)

Terri Schiavo died this morning around 10:00am, on her 14th day without food or water. "Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen." - Eternal Rest Prayer... [Full Story]

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Man, I hope his homeowner's insurance was paid up...

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (3)

I've always felt a sense of responsibility with the trust Kevin's given me in letting me post to Wizbang. Lord knows other bloggers have run into trouble when they've entrusted their sites to those less than responsible. Eric, over at Straight White Guy, has recently learned that lesson in spades.... [Full Story]

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Miss MENSA

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (26)

A Slovenian TV program devised to to prove that top models were brainless bimbos was canceled after an former Miss Universe turned out to have a higher IQ than a the shows female nuclear physicist. Iris Mulej, Miss Universe 2002, was found to have an IQ of 156 by... [Full Story]

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Creationism/Evolution Debate Boring, Now Over

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (47)

For the last week Paul and a variety of sites have been arguing over semantics. I'd try and characterize the whole debate, but it's too mind numbingly dull to even summarize. All of the gory details can be found in the archives, but if you've managed to avoid it to... [Full Story]

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The Secret To Stress Free Blogging

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 31, 2005 · Comments (29)

Never utter the word "delink." Until this post, in nearly two years and over 5,000 stories, the word delink has been used 3 times at Wizbang. Once in reference to the Kerry campaign delinking Daily Kos, once wondering if we should have delinked the Nick Berg video, and once in... [Full Story]

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This is what I'm up against III

Posted by Paul · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (20)

I've taken a ton of grief over my evolution posts. With the bulk of it coming from "The Commissar." Today while reading one of my posts, he ran across the word "Abiogenesis." This is what he said about it to his readers: "Abby ... what?" It got me, too. "Abiogenesis"... [Full Story]

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Ex-Senators Diagnose Their Parties

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (19)

Jon Danforth and Bill Bradley have bookend editorials in todays The New York Times where they identify their choice for the most important issue facing their respective parties. Danforth says of Republicans, "Republicans have transformed our party into the political arm of conservative Christians" Bradley says of Democrats, "Democrats choose... [Full Story]

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Quote Of The Day - If By Blogosphere You Mean Daily Kos Edition

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (12)

The blogosphere continues to go bananas over the National Press Club's invitation to "Jeff Gannon" to appear on a panel about journalism and blogging. Dan Froomkin in The Washington Post's White House Briefing column, failing to recognize that the only ones who give a shit about a retired "fake" journalist... [Full Story]

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Ted Kennedy's ex-wife found on the street

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (32)

The wife that Sen. Ted Kennedy kicked to the curb was found, er.. kicked to the curb again...BOSTON (AP) - Joan Kennedy, the former wife of Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, is in the hospital recuperating from a concussion and a broken shoulder after a passer-by found her lying in... [Full Story]

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Terri Schiavo Daily News - Wednesday Edition

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (60)

Rather that write about individual Terri Schiavo stories, this post will serve as the one and only spot for the days Schiavo news and comments. It will be updated (without notice) throughout the day. If the case doesn't interest you move along - there's plenty of other material here...The 11th... [Full Story]

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The most fundamental right

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (34)

To me, the simplest, most important, and most often violated right is the simple right to be left alone. I think that's what the Supreme Court was grasping for when it came down with Roe V. Wade, and it's at the crux of so many of our other basic rights.... [Full Story]

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Scientists: Repent Now or Be Doomed

Posted by Paul · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (68)

James Joyner tells us that "Scientists have issued a report that life on this planet will cease to exist unless we change our evil ways." Report on Global Ecosystems Calls for Radical Changes (WaPo) Many of the world's ecosystems are in danger and might not support future generations unless radical... [Full Story]

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Baseball In DC

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (6)

The Washington Nationals are set to open the 2005 baseball season with season ticket sales most clubs would kill for. Ticket sales (season and single game) guarantee paid attendance of a minimum of 1.9 million fans, before a single regular season pitch has been thrown. Assuming the team (formerly the... [Full Story]

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Welcome to Boston! Give us all your money and nobody gets hurt.

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: March 30, 2005 · Comments (16)

OK, time for even more Massachusetts bashing... As is typical for big cities, Boston is in a bit of a financial bind. This is on top of the long list of other problems Beantown has. But one city councilor has an idea to get more money that is, in my... [Full Story]

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Bonfire of the Vanities - Week 91

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 29, 2005 · Comments (0)

The Bonfire of the Vanities (a self-submitted collection of the worst posts by otherwise excellent bloggers) is hosted by The American Princess this week. Visit The Bonfire Here's what our hostess had to say about this weeks entries, "I cannot say that I am any better off for having read... [Full Story]

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Famed Lawyer Johnnie Cochran Dead At 67

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 29, 2005 · Comments (26)

Most famous for the line, "if the glove does not fit, you must acquit," legendary defense attorney Johnnie Cochran passed away today.Los Angeles (AP) - Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., the dynamic, eminently quotable attorney whose televised murder defense of O.J. Simpson made him a legal superstar died Tuesday. He... [Full Story]

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"Apprentice" Star Katrina Campins Flashes Fashion Crowd

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 29, 2005 · Comments (63)

During the runway show for Tommy Hilfiger's Resort line Saturday at Fashion Week Miami, former Apprentice hottie - real estate agent Katrina Campins - pranced the entire length of the runway not realizing that she had popped out of the black and white stripped jacket she was modeling. Reportedly... [Full Story]

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