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The more things change...
About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen. He called them together, along with the workmen in related trades, and said: "Men, you know we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this ( Read more... ) -
There's treasure in this post to dig up...
I'm ashamed to admit that I forgot Saturday was Talk Like A Pirate Day. Nonetheless, I had it covered by sheer accident: I went to see Ponyo with my girlfriend, which is a seaworthy movie and therefore at least thematic. So yarr, sort of ( Read more... ) -
More seriously this time:
There were some flyers up this past week on campus for a "Women's Law" event. My first instinct, on seeing those words as the headline, was that I would be unwelcome if I attended. It's for women. I am not a woman ( Read more... ) -
This is starting to turn into a series.
Today, former president George W. Bush spoke with reporters, giving his advice for President Obama regarding the "birther" movement.
"Frankly, this kind will never be satisfied. Their preferred candidate lost, and instead of accepting it like reasonable people, they've convinced themselves that you must have cheated the system somehow. Even a ( Read more... ) -
In a parallel universe...
Monday saw the release of Muntadhar al-Zeidi, the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush in the middle of a conference. Today Jimmy Carter commented with a declaration that the assault was "based on race." He elaborated by claiming that there is an "inherent feeling" among Muslims, especially in Iran, Iraq, and ( Read more... ) -
My brother is in the US Marine Corps.
Not because he is willing to kill women and children in distant lands. Because he is willing to die for them.
God bless those who are also willing to die for them. May you rest in peace, Ms. Azadi. -
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Yeah, today went well. -
Yes we can!
Unless the question is "can you get anywhere near the inaugural parade without a ticket?" in which case, "No we can't ( Read more... ) -
Beer. Beets.
About five months ago I wrote an analysis of who the final Cylon in Battlestar Galactica might be. It's here (and spoilerific). But I was watching some episodes with my brothers (who were catching up) just recently, and then it clicked. I know, with something like 90% certainty, who the final Cylon is. It's just too perfect not to be ( Read more... ) -
Progress.
This is what needs to happen. Daily. Everywhere ( Read more... )