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Word

August 30, 2011Russell Saunders 3 Comments

A quote from my favorite (non-LOOG) blog’s live coverage of the MTV Video Music Awards: Waiting for this to start, I am watching Jersey Shore for the first time ever, and it is making me question my will to live. Thank you.  I… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday Questions, Roshomon edition

August 30, 2011Russell Saunders 11 Comments

I voted for Bob Dole in 1996.  There… I said it.  I’m not afraid to admit it. I remember why I voted for him quite clearly.  I was thoroughly appalled by President Clinton’s indiscretions and evasions, and the Lewinsky scandal… Continue Reading →

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Nominate an atheist, redux

August 29, 2011Russell Saunders 7 Comments

The last time the ostentatious religiosity of a presidential candidate stuck in my craw, it was ten-gallon asshat Gov. Rick Perry.  This time it’s Michele Bachmann, whose name in the same sentence as the words “presidential candidate” makes my throat… Continue Reading →

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Dept. of Prudence

August 28, 2011Russell Saunders 3 Comments

The Better Half, the Critter and my parents all took a short drive around the shore to see how the waves looked, now that the wind has died down a lot. Here’s how they looked at the beach about four… Continue Reading →

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Come on, Irene

August 28, 2011Russell Saunders 2 Comments

The power went out in Casa de Saunders four and a half hours ago, and has just come back on.  Since I like to make hay while the sun shines, I’ll post while I can. Here in my corner of… Continue Reading →

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Shampoo. Rinse. Repeat.

August 26, 2011Russell Saunders 2 Comments

Via Scientific American, I see that the Institute of Medicine is releasing a new report about the adverse effects of vaccines.  Or, perhaps more accurately, the lack thereof.  From the article: Vaccines are largely safe, and do not cause autism… Continue Reading →

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Hooked

August 25, 2011Russell Saunders 15 Comments

Over at NaPP, Burt has a post up about an utterly horrifying phenomenon (of which I knew nothing until today) occuring in Russia as a consequence of decreased heroin supply.  He writes: The war in Afghanistan (remember that one?) clearly… Continue Reading →

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Take that, Alanis

August 23, 2011Russell Saunders 3 Comments

Anyone who wants to read the most exquisite, razor-sharp example of irony could do not better than this evisceration of Brian Leiter by Paul Campos.  It is… amazing.  One particularly good quote: Nor can anyone blame Professor Leiter for refusing… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday Questions, Rock-n-roll generation edition

August 23, 2011Russell Saunders 14 Comments

Given the popularity of my last post about baby names, I thought I’d do another one. If you spend enough time in a newborn nursery, you’ll get to see some real doozies when parents name their kids.  I’ve seen kids… Continue Reading →

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How did this get published?

August 22, 2011Russell Saunders 28 Comments

If you’re at all like me, one of your favorite aspects of going on vacation is getting back to work and confronting a huge pile of material that has accumulated in your absence.  It’s been an absolute joy to work… Continue Reading →

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