Encouragement
A friend sent me this site, of which I was not previously aware. There is some good news here, but more along the lines of encouragement than anything else. This far out from the election, surveys of this nature are… Continue Reading
Month: November 2006
People Being Ostriches About Gay Penguins
Once upon a time (well, actually just a few years ago), two male penguins — the father and another male named Roy and Silo by the zookeepers — were observed trying to “hatch” a rock with, obviously, no results. Now,… Continue Reading
No Florida Trip For A While
It’s been a while since I made a post; that’s not been for lack of activity but rather because of a surplus of it. I have some time today so I will have a chance to write more. The big… Continue Reading
Movie Review: Casino Royale
Daniel Craig is James Bond. If you had any doubts about that, you need to see the movie. He’s cool, handsome, and credible. The movie has some great stunt and action sequences, a spectacular car scene (not an American-style chase… Continue Reading
The Kiwi Conundrum
Watch this video first. The animation is quite good and the story is compelling. Now ask yourself: Why is the kiwi bird crying at the end? Do you admire the kiwi? How is the kiwi any different from that guy… Continue Reading
Lazing on Thursday Night
I should eulogize Milton Friedman. A man whose life was filled with mountainous achievements and one of the foremost champions of individual liberty. Or, I could do more work to prepare for my classes in January. But the fact is… Continue Reading
Con Law Geeks, Take Note!
On NPR yesterday I heard about the greatest case ever — it’s like a hypo on a final exam, except it’s real. Missouri has a law that restricts a minor’s ability to get an abortion without prior parental notification. But… Continue Reading
Bleg for Advice
We have to start one, and only one, of the following quarterbacks this week: Marc Bulger, Ben Roethlisberger, Tony Romo, or Charlie Frye. We only care about scoring; yardage, interceptions, and all the other stats kept on QB performance don’t… Continue Reading
Rudy 2008 Begins
I know it’s a long shot and that McCain and Romney are moving to occupy the Republican field right now. I know there are other center-right options, in both parties (i.e., Wesley Clark). I know the likely problems with his… Continue Reading
The Ghosts of Rome
I just got through listening to a lengthy series of lectures about ancient Rome. I enjoyed it very much, but I thought that it was incomplete. The lecturer ended with the obligatory discussion of “Why did Rome fall?” and left… Continue Reading