Is it possible to raise rich kids who don’t have a sense of entitlement?

Arnold’s talk about the Soviet occupation during his childhood is probably untrue – “I wasn’t an action here back then,” he says. When have you ever been an action hero? Arnold, Arnold, the characters you play in the movies are not what you are in real life.

Atkins works because the food choices are “so unappealing”.

Police in New York arresting people for no rhyme or reason – They’re also being forced to work double shifts. That’s never good for keeping your wits (and nerves) about you.

Back at Brandeis! Unpacking, sorting, organizing, being frustrated about all the stuff I have and the state of my room. Hauling my big fridge up a flight of stairs. Taking many trips to Home Depot.

Constant terror alerts have nothing to do with safety and everything to do with politics – Agreed 100%

Mitch Albom says Paul Hamm should keep his medal, and everyone else should think about just what the Olympics are supposed to mean

Prof’s lesson on offensive words leads to harassment complaint – What did the guy work for, Front Page Magazine?

Raids Net Song Swappers in Copyright Crackdown – This article is notable for its accuracy — not once do they call the alleged actions “theft” or “stealing.” Thank goodness someone is finally getting it right.

‘African-American’ Becomes a Term for Debate – And it’s about time. I’ve never liked that label. All racial labels are ambiguous, but ‘African-American’ is even more so then necessary.

What Kerry said vs. what Bush and Cheney said he said (thanks Kevin)

Contemplating Wicked, listening to Gin Blossoms, playing with my online banking thingy. Not figuring out what classes I’m gonna take…I should really do that.

Trascript of the Olympic 800 meter sideways cobblestick shuttlerun – Don’t miss the comments.

God’s amicus brief in the pledge of allegiance – That God knows what He is talking about!

If you missed it, here is a recap of the men’s high bar incident – And since it was on at 11:30pm, who didn’t miss it?

John Kerry bombed on the Daily Show – Man, what a loser. He was as stiff as a…oh I dunno, just throw in anything.

Enjoying the Olympics in HighDef, seeing an Angels game, doing some Web Services work, trying to get to In-N-Out before I leave.

Learning to live in the age of terrorism – A really amazing read. Read it.

History of Olympic iconography

HMO workers strike over bad health benefits – What a strange world. (thanks Dave)