The Tennessee Valley Authority is the country’s largest utility — it generates electricity, regulates the Tennessee River, and is a huge employer. It also just got a huge black eye and gave a huge black eye to “clean coal.” Of… Continue Reading
So it turns out that no one really doubts that Illinois Governor Rod Blagejovich was trying to sell the appointment to the U.S. Senate seate about to be vacated by President-Elect Obama. (Although note that he hasn’t been convicted or… Continue Reading
In 2000, a defendant in a capital murder trial in Missouri was convicted. The jury had been sequestered, and one of the jurors complained to the judge that two of the other jurors had spent some time in sequestration having… Continue Reading
Today marks the last day of the Roman holiday of Saturnalia, from which the modern Western European holiday of Christmas takes its descent. For three days beginning on the winter solstice, the masters of a household would serve the slaves,… Continue Reading
There’s a poll that CNN is featuring prominently in which 23% of Americans say that Dick Cheney is the worst Vice President in American history. This is about the dumbest poll I’ve ever heard of. First of all, bear in… Continue Reading
No, you filthy-minded pervert! Those are Christmas lights she’s holding in her hands. Click on the picture for a higher-definition version of the photo. Seen tonight at Michael’s while The Wife was trying to find presents for her workmates.
Outrage #1: Saudi court tells Muslim girl, aged 8, that she has no right to divorce the 58-year old guy who her father married her off to in exchange for about $9,000. Well, actually, the court told the mother that… Continue Reading
Last week I took a client out to lunch and he said grace before eating his meal. This was not a big deal because he did not ask me to participate in the prayer with him. I did not think… Continue Reading
The “Transporter” franchise is deeply silly and a fair amount of fun. These are not intended to be serious, contemplative movies full of statements about the human condition. Pop your brain out of your head, you’re not going to need… Continue Reading
All that stands between the Detroit Lions’ relentless pursuit of perfection this season is the Green Bay Packers. I know it will be difficult, but next Sunday the Lions have to find a way to be defeated by the lowly… Continue Reading