Missing Churchill

With new iPod firmly in hand, I’ve taken yet another late-step forward in the area of personal and home technology.
The apple (pun intended) fell far from the tree when it comes to this kind of stuff; my father who was the first person I ever knew who owned a CD player in the early 80’s [...]

Pet Food Recalled After Deaths, Food Sold Under Iams, Eukanuba And Store Brands Linked To Deaths Of At Least 10 Cats And Dogs – CBS News

A quick heads up for fellow pet owners. 
Pet Food Recalled After Deaths, Food Sold Under Iams, Eukanuba And Store Brands Linked To Deaths Of At Least 10 Cats And Dogs – CBS News
(CBS) A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet [...]

More on Ayaan Hirshi Ali

We’ve profiled Ms. Ali before. She has also appeared as a guest on Glenn Back. So here is another enlightening piece on what happens when you question Islam.
NEW YORK–Ayaan Hirsi Ali is untrammeled and unrepentant: “I am supposed to apologize for saying the prophet is a pervert and a tyrant,” she declares. “But [...]

Jihadists killed when their bomb explodes prematurely

Whoops. CHEECHA WATNI, Pakistan (AP) — Three Islamic militants died in eastern Pakistan when a powerful bomb they were transporting by bicycle accidentally exploded Saturday near a bustling cattle market, police said.
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Anna Nicole Smith, Death of a Junkie.

Two weeks ago, I published a social commentary piece related to the Anna Nicole Smith coverage here at The Chase. Since then, conservative talkers like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck have followed suit with similar “what does it say about our society” monologues. It’s also remained in my “Top Posts” for 2 weeks. [...]

U.N. atomic report may expose Iran to wider sanctions

VIENNA (Reuters) – A U.N. watchdog report due on Thursday is likely to confirm Iran has escalated rather than halted its nuclear fuel program, exposing Tehran to wider sanctions over fears it is secretly seeking atom bombs.
As a 60-day grace period for it to stop enriching uranium expired on Wednesday, Iran offered to guarantee it [...]

Captain’s Quarters

Captain’s Quarters
Early GOP polling breakdown.

Airstrike Kills Taliban Leader Near Southern Afghan Town

KABUL, Afghanistan — NATO-led forces killed a senior Taliban leader with a precision airstrike near a southern Afghan town overrun by militants, a spokesman for the alliance said Sunday.
Col. Tom Collins said the airstrike near Musa Qala on Sunday morning killed a senior Taliban leader riding in a car. Musa Qala on Thursday was [...]

My Tip to the Insanely Wealthy.

I’m no bleeding heart. But what does it say about our society when the price tag of one family’s housing in Montana could likely wipe out homlessness in the entire state. There are currently 37 condo units available in Bozeman. I did a quick MLS check. They are all 2 BR 1 [...]

Hello world!

Getting lost in the wilderness always starts with the first mis-guided step.