Quadriplegic dies in jail. His crime? Posession of marijuana. – Reminds me of the Onion headline, along the lines of “War on Drugs Over, Drugs Win.” (Thanks, Kevin)
Category Archives: Aside
In a presidential campaign, foreign reporters are “about on par with lice” – Apparently France doens’t have any electoral votes.
If you’ve been renting your whole life, this is the American dream – Interesting look at the promise of revitilization in traditionally decrepit New York neighborhoods. New investment, a dramatic rise in population, a constant influx of immigrants, and incredibly diverse neighborhoods springing up out of the ashes of such places as the South Bronx (a dozen years ago) and East New York (today). No, I have no idea where these places are. But the article hits on a lot of stuff from SOC 181a.
Apple picking in the far reaches of Mass, distributing said apples to people on campus, making apple-related desserts. Playing RISK. Exploring Walden Pond, briefly. Dinners with friends. Only three days of class. What a wonderful week.
The story about lies and fraud from the White House that CBS will no longer run – “60 Minutes” defied the White House to produce this report. But it could not survive the network’s cowardice — cowardice born of self-inflicted wounds.
Jon Stewart on “The O’Reilly Factor” – Abso-freakin-hilarious.
Nothing in North Korea is as it seems – I had gone there expecting to come out much better informed. Reporters like to believe that.
Trying to figure out how to catch up on my readings. Already! I’m just not sure it’s possible!
CA Air Resources Board approves new smog standards – NY and others will soon follow.
Whither Afghanistan? – Every month or two some thinker reminds us about the trouble in Afghanistan, but we continue to refuse to listen.
Bank of American belives in branches – I was shocked by the (high) level of customer service when I visited two different BofA locations in California. They weren’t able to resolve my credit card issues, though.
California may spend up to $3 billion on stem cell research – Just one more example of how California takes the lead at making the world a better place.
Sock on the door knob – The technical explanation (with examples for Windows and Linux).
Pensive as always (need to lighten up), reading lots of stuff for class, finally finishing a long-running assignment, constructing furniture. Wondering why no one posts comments anymore…
NYT suggests Kryptonite bike lock vulnerability may be more widespread then originally thought – Possibilities are almost endless: vending machines, alarm panels, laptop locks. Get those Bic pens ready!