Italian Atheists!
Translated, it’s a “good news-bad news” sort of message: “The bad news is, God doesn’t exist. The good news is, you don’t need him to.” Right now, it’s only on two busses in Genova. But it will expand from there.… Continue Reading
Month: January 2009
Apply For The Best Job In The World
It pays AUS $150,000 a year — that’s just over $100K in U.S. money. The job requires relocation — to a paradisical tropical island off of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Perqs inclue rent-free lodging in a three-bedroom vacation… Continue Reading
Now I Don’t Want To Buy The Dark Knight Anymore
I enjoyed The Dark Knight very much and I was tempted, the last time I was at Target, to buy one of the copies on the display rack. But now I know better. I won’t be able to watch it.… Continue Reading
IDF Briefing
This is an English-language briefing — yes, intended for a European and American audience — from the IDF. You won’t be seeing this on the Daily Kos.
Epic Failure, or, The Wrong Response To Getting A Speeding Ticket
Police car cameras are very useful. And somehow I don’t think this guy is going to beat this ticket: I think the police officer is to be commended for his extraordinary professional and calm demeanor throughout the whole episode. Hat… Continue Reading
Sixth Year Blues
I’ll say this for Congressman Jose Serrano (D-NY) — he introduced a bill to repeal the Twenty-Second Amendment in 2005, just after George W. Bush was re-elected. So he is being evenhanded to introduce it again now that a member… Continue Reading
There’s Good Guys And There’s Bad Guys
The guys who set up their rocket launching sites in the middle of civilian housing areas, surrounded by noncombatant women and children, and then fire their rockets indiscriminately across their borders into civilian-occupied areas of their neighbors, are the bad… Continue Reading
And I Want The Police Albums Too
The law, once again, guides the way. A doctor from New York found his marriage failing. So too was his wife’s health. He donated his kidney and saved her life. She was grateful — but not grateful enough to continue… Continue Reading
Homework Is Fun!
Getting ready to coach the kids for the mock trial team is tons of fun. My first real meeting with them is set for this afternoon. Last night, I stayed up going through lawyer movies from my archive to find… Continue Reading
Now For Your Viewing Enjoyment, High-Speed Film Of Stuff Getting Shot
I don’t know why, but I think the banana is the coolest one.