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J. Thomas's Bench-slap...
The dissent appears to pin its interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause to current societal practice and expectations, deference to local officials, likely practical consequences, and reliance on previous statements… -
Shooting Cats Is Mostly Not Funny:
We don't mean to be insensitive — cruelty toward animals really isn't funny. But volunteer firefighter and part-time pastor Jonathan Powell's quickly-changing story sort of is: he initially told police that he shot his n… -
With the availability of internet research...
... I'm still baffled that people make gaffes like this:From the Chronicle of Higher Education:Sen. Edward M. Kennedy recently castigated student-loan companies for providing college administrators with free airline trav… -
The new battleground for Class Warfare...
MySpace and Facebook: http://www.danah.org/papers/essays/ClassDivisions.html"Most teens who exclusively use Facebook are familiar with and have an opinion about MySpace. These teens are very aware of MySpace and they oft… -
And ha!
In other Americas news, I bet she doesn't even know who Mao was:Actress Diaz apologises for Mao bag US actress Cameron Diaz has apologised for wearing a bag with a political slogan that evoked painful memories in Peru. T… -
Good grief...
Chavez Warns of Resistance War With U.S.with banners reading: "Fatherland, Socialism, or Death! We will triumph!" Sigh. I feel for the people of Venezuela that are going to be squelched. A "Bolivarian revolution" is rare… -
Grr...
The Economist is reporting that Dubai's state holding company is buying the QE2, refitting it into a floating hotel and museum that will be docked in the emirate. Grr. I really was planning on doing an Atlantic crossing … -
Good!
Ex parte discovery by the RIAA is crap. This isn't a turning point, but hopefully a few more states will not roll over and just believe everything the RIAA tells them.A Judge Jettisons 'John Doe' SubpoenasWhen the Record… -
Tikki tikki tembo
Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo... -
Overheard in D.C.
A middle aged couple and their 8-year-old son at Chevy Chase Wine and Spirits:Son, exasperated: "Mom, hurry up. What's taking so long?" Father, interjecting: "This is like a candy store for mom and dad." -
My latest fixation...
Cricket ColaRight now it's only available in select cities, but this stuff rocks my socks. It's like old-style soda pop, but with a green tea kick, and it's just delightful. I need to find a supplier, though, who can cut… -
Ha!
A little late night phone photography... -
Random realization...
I find that when I'm passing someone from the other direction, I tend to "want" to pass them on my right hand side. This to me always has seemed weird and incongruent, because normal course of behavior would be for each… -
Anybody want to leave work early today...
... and go with me to pick up my bike from the shop???I'm getting it back today, and I want to take it out for a spin, but I like biking with others. -
Ok... well it's a start.
So my follow-through is a bit behind, but I blame a busy day yesterday. Here's a few random pictures, since my blog has been going through a dearth as of late... My new living room. Yes, it's just a box. Yes, I know it l… -
Still in the office...
... but I'll post some pictures maybe tomorrow if I get the chance and remember to bring my camera in.Heaven helps the man who fights his fearWe can face it down right now, right hereMaybe we can finally right this wrong… -
Heh...
Needless to say, I'm quite amused that my parents fell in love with shopping at Dean & Deluca. I'm taking their appreciation of it as approbation to have the store start delivering groceries to me. I just wish they …
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