In the aftermath of any preventable accident there are numerous thoughts going through one's head. Chief among them are the many things that could have been done to prevent it. In my case, a sampling of those thoughts includes ( Read more... )

So I was driving on the interstate and some person tried to merge into my lane without looking and almost hit me and so I swerved to avoid being hit and my car spun out of control and I ended up in the woods. Here are some pictures.

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I just had me the best job interview ever. We barely discussed the position or my experience and instead spent time talking about women's rights, toy fairs, anime, and the benefits of various forms of transportation. I mean, I think it's a good sign that we didn't. For what it's worth I was told I seemed well qualified and had initiative. I like my ( Read more... )

Hey, look. A post ( Read more... )

Here is a nerd moment for you ( Read more... )

So a dude calls into the bookstore. First he asks if we have the Anarchist's Cookbook (we don't). Then he asks if we have Expedient Homemade Firearms (we don't), and has to spell out expedient. According to the description, the second book details how to make your own 9mm sub-machine gun and is "for academic use only." Sketchiest thing ever.

Thank you Eugene Robinson.

"Republicans' outrage, both real and feigned, at Sotomayor's musings about how her identity as a "wise Latina" might affect her judicial decisions is based on a flawed assumption: that whiteness and maleness are not themselves facets of a distinct identity. Being white and male is seen instead as a neutral condition, the ( Read more... )

So apparently I haven't updated for a month. Not surprising, but... I don't know. Anyway, here are some things about Books-A-Million. In the family of book sellers, BAM is like the always-slightly-drunk conservative uncle. While Barnes & Noble is liberal and inclusive, BAM kind of stumbles around and has no problem telling you exactly what he ( Read more... )

Two days off in a row. Not that I mind the break, but it would be good to avoid in the future. It's a reminder of how little I have to do outside of work. Or rather how little money I have to do things outside of work for the time being. Rent will have to be a little late, but it shouldn't be a problem. One of the good things about renting from ( Read more... )

I'm vaguely tempted to begin updating this thing/that thing again. Hey look, I still remember the html code for links ( Read more... )