American Elephants

And Here Are Some Excellent Reasons to Vote Republican.

The Elephant's Child — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:20:10 +0000

More Differences Between Republicans and Democrats.

The Elephant's Child — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:02:55 +0000

Democrats think you are dumb. Or at least a lot dumber than they are. They think you are too unintelligent to get along in the world without their guidance and care. They are so sure that you need their expertise that they are developing a vast catalogue of rules and regulations to control your lives. New [...]

Obama Confuses His Idea of “Democratically Elected” With Their Constitution.

The Elephant's Child — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:16:05 +0000

President Obama seems to have an unusual knack for getting the big foreign policy things wrong. Does his staff do a poor job of briefing him? Does he make up his mind too quickly before he has all the facts, or does he think the facts unnecessary? Is he too unfamiliar with history [...]

Renewable Energy, Everything Old is New Again.

The Elephant's Child — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:34:38 +0000

The administration is enthusiastic about renewable energy in the guise of wind and solar. But one of the fastest growing sources is — the wood pellet. European utilities are snapping up the small combustible pellets to burn alongside coal in existing power plants. As a global marketplace emerges to feed their growing appetite for pellets, the [...]

Building Castles In The Air, Beautiful Castles!

The Elephant's Child — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:05:18 +0000

This extraordinary castle, built entirely of paper, was created over four years of hard work, and includes electric lights and a moving train. It was made by Wataru Itou, an art student at a Tokyo art school. Follow the link for many more pictures. Each piece was cut and folded, one cut and one fold [...]

So Take That, You Interfering Food Police!

The Elephant's Child — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:44:16 +0000

For years, the Food Police have been trying desperately to find something wrong with coffee. If coffee gives many people pleasure, if they gather with friends to have a cup, if they open chain stores all over the world giving people a place to gather over coffee, and if they invent all sorts of special [...]

Why Do They Want Us To Spend Trillions on a Non-Existent Problem?

The Elephant's Child — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:58:46 +0000

Do you have storms in your area that damage power lines and cause a widespread loss of power? Then you are familiar with trying to stay warm, cooking on the barbecue, using candles for light, or perhaps you are one of the lucky ones who has a generator. Nevertheless, you appreciate your electricity. But do [...]

American Innovation Once Again Rides to the Rescue!

The Elephant's Child — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:50:53 +0000

All is not, after all, lost! Government mandates spur innovation. “Incandescent Bulbs Return to the Cutting Edge” says the headline in the New York Times. When Congress passed a (silly) law setting tough efficiency standards that no traditional incandescent bulb could meet, it looked like our standard light bulbs were doomed. It seemed that our [...]

More Tales From the Crypt, er, National Health Service.

The Elephant's Child — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:23:51 +0000

A search is on for the source of a maggot infestation in the operating theaters of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Aberdeen. The discovery has caused the closure of three operating rooms, and postponement of procedures. Two “decontamination cleans” have been carried out, and surgical procedures are scheduled to go ahead on Monday and Tuesday. The general [...]

Disaster! Catastrophe! And it’s Happening Here and Now!

The Elephant's Child — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:10:31 +0000

Moviemakers are always dreaming up new catastrophes. We have had giant asteroids headed for earth; the end of days; raging seas sweeping across Manhattan; Manhattan again, empty, the population felled by a mysterious virus; Manhattan populated only with zombies; aliens from outer space in giant ships arriving over Los Angeles; alien ships from outer space [...]

Henry Waxman Totally Looks Like Admiral Ackbar [Digg]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:37:08 PDT

Congressman Henry Waxman TOTALLY looks like Admiral Ackbar!

Way Better than the Original! [Digg]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:48:37 PDT

Slovenian choir remakes Toto's "Africa"